Fitness Episodes
12 episodes
Khabib vs Lex: Training with Khabib | FULL EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE
Craig Jones: Jiu Jitsu, $2 Million Prize, CJI, ADCC, Ukraine & Trolling | Lex Fridman Podcast #439
Craig Jones discusses the creation and success of CJI, a jiu jitsu tournament offering over $2 million in prize money and attracting top competitors worldwide
B-Team Jiu Jitsu: Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Nicky Ryan | Lex Fridman Podcast #363
The B-Team is a legendary Austin-based jiu jitsu team founded by Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, Nicky Ryan, and Ethan Crelinsten that has become a powerhouse in competitive grappling.
Roger Gracie: Greatest Jiu Jitsu Competitor of All Time | Lex Fridman Podcast #343
Roger Gracie shares insights on mental preparation and confidence before high-stakes jiu jitsu competitions
Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #265
Devon Larratt discusses his arm wrestling career and how the sport combines strength, skill, and strategic intelligence in ways many people don't realize
Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time | Lex Fridman Podcast #260
Three combat sports legends discuss what it takes to achieve greatness in MMA, grappling, and martial arts coaching
Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #245
Tom Brands shares his journey from Olympic dreams to becoming a world champion wrestler and elite coach at the University of Iowa
Ben Askren: Wrestling and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast #242
Ben Askren discusses the Jake Paul boxing phenomenon and how elite wrestlers and MMA fighters would perform against him in the ring
Jimmy Pedro: Judo and the Forging of Champions | Lex Fridman Podcast #236
Jimmy Pedro discusses the technical beauty and philosophy behind judo throws, particularly what makes certain techniques aesthetically and functionally superior
Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength | Lex Fridman Podcast #207
Chris Duffin has set world records by lifting 1000 lbs for multiple reps in squats and deadlifts through systematic training and mechanical understanding
Zach Bitter: Ultramarathon Running | Lex Fridman Podcast #205
Ultramarathon running requires a unique mental framework focused on managing the journey rather than achieving a specific time goal