#54 Behind the Scenes with Prime Fitness: History, Innovation, and Community
Use code Vintage to save: https://primefitness.com/vintageIn this episode of Home Gym History, Rob from Vintage Weights PGH sits down with Jared Griffin from Prime Fitness USA. They discuss Prime Fitness's journey from a small family business to a renowned name in gym equipment manufacturing. Jared delves into unique features of their products, including the smart cam and torque arm technology, and shares insights on their development process, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation also covers future innovations, product improvements based on customer feedback, and the significance of their vibrant green color scheme. Additionally, they explore the backstory of their collaboration with Coach Cassim and upcoming products to look forward to at HomeGymCon.
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#53 Weight It Out Tour and Interview | History of Weight Plates
LinksUse code Vintage to save on HomeGymCon Tickets: homegymcon.comWeight it Out Website: https://bit.ly/3VP3RTvFollow Rob on IG: https://www.instagram.com/vintageweightspgh/
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#52 How Luke Raymond Began His Business, Arm Assassin Strength Shop | Grip Strength, More
LinksUse code Vintage to save on HomeGymCon Tickets: homegymcon.comSave 5% at Arm Assassin Strength Shop with code vintage: https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com/Find Arm Assassin Strength Shop on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/armassassinstrengthshop?igsh=czBuNmdpZW9obWUz👀 $2,500 plus Prizes 🤯 The HomeGymCon Grip Strength Championship is June 27, 2025 ➡️ https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/home-gym-con-grip-championship?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYDRdlT7qx1w37vBJ0-dVjiCu2qzcAjYcESeETACaV4CjoEw7IJGiO4loE_aem_t0TKTeitqN5xHFv43Sx4YA
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#51 John “The Viking” Mouser: Old Time Strongman, Pro Wrestling, and America’s Got Talent
Episode Description
In this engaging episode of Home Gym History, Rob from Vintage Weights PGH sits with John Mauser, also known as Viking John. John shares his passion for old-time strongman feats and his journey as a coach and performer. Listeners get insights into his unique powerlifting techniques, arm wrestling pursuits, and entertaining feats like bending steel and ripping cards. The episode also touches upon John's Amazon publication, 'Forgotten Strength 101', his social media presence, and his experience auditioning for America's Got Talent. An exploration of John's methods emphasizes both strength training and engaging audience performances, encouraging viewers to subscribe for more unique strength content.
Episode Outline
(0:00) Welcome to Home Gym History
(0:24) John Mouser's Training Regimen
(1:39) The Challenges of Arm Wrestling
(3:03) Balancing Grip Training and Arm Wrestling
(6:29) Journey into Pro Wrestling
(12:42) Transition to Strongman Competitions
(16:06) Discovering Old Time Strongman Feats
(28:59) Planning and Performing Strength Exhibitions
(34:19) The Mindset of a Performer
(35:35) Grand Finale: America's Got Talent
(38:15) Relatable Visuals in Strongman Acts
(41:09) Learning from the Best(50:51) Coaching Journey and COVID Adaptations
(59:10) America's Got Talent Experience
(1:06:19) Final Thoughts and Plugs
Links
John Mouser’s Book, Forgotten Strength 101
John on Instagram
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#50 Indiana Stones, the Man Uncovering the History of Irish Stone Lifting
Links
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Episode Outline
(0:00) Introduction: David Keohan's Mission to Find and Lift Ancient Stones
(4:42) Exploring Stones with Fascinating Stories
(15:07) The Scalp Stone: Uncovering Ancient Celtic Traditions
(20:32) Preserving Irish Culture Through Oral History and Stones
(23:51) The Wind Under It: Unearthing an Irish Culture - David Keohan's Book
(26:30) Training with Kettlebells and the Transition to Stone Lifting
(33:58) Reviving Ancient Traditions: Stone Lifting
(38:20) Preserving Heritage: Impact of David Keohan's Work
(46:04) Upcoming Projects: Documentary and Book on Stone Lifting
Summary
David Keohan, also known as Indiana Stones, embarked on a mission to find and lift forgotten and lost lifting stones in Ireland. His journey began during the COVID-19 lockdowns when he couldn't access his usual gym equipment. He started lifting stones in his backyard and fell in love with the functionality and physicality of it. Through research and exploration, David discovered various lifting stones in Ireland, each with its own historical and mythological significance. He has documented his adventures in a book titled 'The Wind Under It: Unearthing an Irish Culture.' David also incorporates kettlebell training into his fitness routine. David Keohan shares his journey in kettlebell sport and stone lifting, highlighting his achievements and the challenges he faced. He started kettlebell sport at the age of 35 and quickly became successful, winning competitions and setting world records. He then transitioned to stone lifting, rediscovering the ancient tradition of lifting natural stones in Ireland. David's passion for preserving and reviving this cultural practice has gained attention and recognition, leading to opportunities such as a TED talk, a book, and a documentary. He emphasizes the importance of the stones' stories and the connection to Irish and Scottish culture. David's journey is a testament to the power of passion and the ability to turn things around at any age.
Takeaways
David Keohan's mission to find and lift forgotten and lost lifting stones in Ireland began during the COVID-19 lockdowns when he couldn't access his usual gym equipment.
He discovered the functionality and physicality of stone lifting and fell in love with it.
Through research and exploration, David found various lifting stones in Ireland, each with its own historical and mythological significance.
He has documented his adventures in a book titled 'The Wind Under It: Unearthing an Irish Culture.'
David also incorporates kettlebell training into his fitness routine. Passion and dedication can lead to success in sports and cultural practices.
Rediscovering and preserving ancient traditions can bring a sense of pride and cultural revival.
Setting goals and continuously improving can lead to personal growth and achievement.
Age should not be a barrier to pursuing new challenges and achieving greatness.
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