#19 - The Legendary Steve Maxwell, Life as a Nomad, Blue Zones, Training Longevity

In today’s episode, we are truly honored to be joined by Strength and Conditioning Legend and the ORIGINAL biohacker, Steve Maxwell. Steve Maxwell is the first American to receive a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from the world-renowned Gracie Family. Beyond having over 50 years of “in the trenches” experience, Steve has traveled the world and trained in all corners of the globe. With the unique experiences he brings to the S&C community, Steve truly is a pioneer in the area of training longevity. In this episode we discuss training, cold exposure, blue zones, the best travel bag, dry brushing, mindset, breathing, and much much more. *For a full list of show notes, timestamps & important links from this episode visit: Becoming Ronin Podcast TIMESTAMPS [0:00] INTRO [3:58] Living a Minimalist Lifestyle [7:20] The mindset behind Brazilian Jiu Jitsu [12:00] Best Place to Travel [14:30] The Biggest Issue with The American Standard [18:53] The Anything But Typical Morning Routine of Steve Maxwell [21:54] Incorporating Longevity Practices into your Life [25:30] You Are Not Your Body Or Mind [28:06] Neti Pot for Removing Environmental Pollutants [30:19] Importance of Cold Water Therapies [33:30] Dry Brushing and Near Infrared for Your Skin [38:45] Why Steve Maxwell no longer like Kettlebell Training [42:57] The Difference Between Specific Strength vs General Strength [47:30] The Underlying Cause of Non-Contact Injuries [52:30] Does Strength Training Make You Stiff? [55:30] Breathing Techniques for Time Under Tension Training [1:05:00] Having Too Many Things is Like Obesity RESOURCES Steve Maxwell's Website Steve Maxwell's Instagram