My guest today is Matty Green, Matty is a strength and conditioning coach, gym owner, former Royal Marines commando, father, husband, athlete and entrepreneur. We talk about his time in the Marines in Afghanistan and Iraq, near-death experiences, how to prepare yourself if you are considering a career in the Marines, zone 2 training and eye mobility protocols for office workers. Matty also tells me which One exercise he could survive on if he were stranded on a desert island, if training the neck is important, tips on staying married, how to be a good influence on your children, masculinity and nutrition. PLEASE NOTE! This episode was my first ‘on-site’ and my camera died in the last 15 minutes of the conversation, that was my fault as I didn’t set up the backup camera despite having gone to great lengths to source one before recording! I did manage to rescue some of it, please ignore any auto-generated subtitles towards the end. Matty was an absolute gent about my hiccup and has confirmed he’s up for a follow-up. So make sure you send me any more questions you have for next time. Please enjoy my conversation with Matty Green. MATTY’S STUFF: Matty’s YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/3PLaZgp The Turkish Get Up (MATTY’S ‘DESERT ISLAND’ EXCERSIZE!) https://bit.ly/3Tx9lQI Matty’s Instagram https://bit.ly/3VY2dQnCumbria Strength & Conditioning: https://bit.ly/43F3aPa Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube/Spotify Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 04:22 Joining the Royal Marines 11:05 First Deployment in Iraq 16:25 Deployments in Afghanistan 20:10 Close Calls and Near-Death Experiences 30:20 Preparing for Special Forces 34:12 Training for the Royal Marines 39:05 Coaching and Tough Training Methods 41:31 Importance of Discipline and Attention to Detail 47:50 Zone Two Training for Aerobic Fitness 54:03 Zone Five Inner Voice 01:00:25 The Importance of Longevity and Vitality 01:09:36 Mitigating the Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle 01:13:46 Eye Health and Mobility 01:15:43 “Desert Island Slipped Discs” 01:17:11 Training the Neck 01:19:55 Parenting Challenges 01:20:54 Controlled Aggression and Self-Defense 01:21:51 Teaching Self-Defense to Children 01:23:18 Managing Anger and Road Rage 01:23:46 Changing Attitudes Towards Mental Health 01:25:41 Finding Balance in Masculinity 01:27:08 Being a Strong and Compassionate Father 01:27:38 Tips for a Successful Marriage 01:29:35 Raising Children in a Fitness Environment 01:31:57 Comparing Daily Routines and Nutrition 01:43:59 Supplements and Nutrition 01:47:40 Questions From Gym Members

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