Planet of the Apes Podcast

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The official podcast of Elite Athlete Training Systems, we cover everything you want to know about long term athletic development. We work with athletes as young as 12 years old all the way up to pro’s; this is our way of sharing our knowledge

Head2Head Productions

  • Mar 7, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 38m AVG DURATION
  • 19 EPISODES


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Speed and Agility

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 38:17


Brad is back and once again joined by Kevin and they're talking agility training. Listen up to get a great perspective from both strength coach and athlete. They cover the pros and cons of the ladder and the cones, and the best ways to get faster. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Injury Q&A

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 21:14


Brad is back for another week and he's answering your questions. He's talking about back and shoulder injuries. How to get your strength back and how to safely get back to training and competition. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Squats

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 28:48


Brad is back and he's talking about squats. He talks about the equipment to have and the technique to use. He covers what you should be looking for as a strength coach watching your athletes and mistakes that can be made. Brad also talks the how and why of box squats. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

The Bench Press

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 48:28


Brad and Kevin are back for another week. This week they take a deep dive into the bench press. Brad shares his thoughts on the bench from the perspective of a power lifter and a strength coach. Then they walk you through the entire movement to make sure you know what you're getting yourself into. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Defining a Strength Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 39:22


Brad and Kevin are back and they're taking a swing at defining a strength coach. Brad talks about what his tasks are and where his limits are. They discuss how he interacts with his athletes, what athletes are capable of and pushing the boundaries of athletic potential. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Paths to Success

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 48:59


Season 2 is here!! Brad and Kevin are back, raring to go. They are talking about what athletes can do outside the gym in increase the odds of success. From the choices you make, the paths you take and the attitudes you have. Don't leave early, Brad has a special announcement. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Health and Injury

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 28:52


Brad and Kevin are back for another week and they're talking about nobody's favorite topic, injuries! Brad is talking about how he works his approach to keep the likelihood of injuries at the absolute minimum. What he does every day, with his workouts, with his equipment to keep his athletes healthy. Kevin also quizzes Brad on what athletes should absolutely do and absolutely avoid. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Living the Strength Coach Life

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 27:52


After a week off, Brad and Kevin are back and raring to go. They kick it off by talking about the benefits of having experience and being able to use the knowledge of having been under the bar to but the athletes in the best position. Brad answers a common question; How to I become a better (blank)? with an simple but important response. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Food Side of Things

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 22:41


Brad and Kevin are back and they're talking food. Both Brad and Kevin are vegans and they began talking about their transitions into that style of diet. They talk about their reasons and realizations behind the decision. They don't forgot to cover what they dislike about the vegan diet. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

The Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 58:09


Brad and Kevin are back and joining them is Rob Payne, defensive quality control coach and assistant DB coach of the Edmonton Eskimos. They talk about Rob's transfer from player to coach and his journey through the coaching ranks. Brad asks about what kind of workouts Rob liked best and a deeper look into his strength training experience getting ready for the combine. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Optimal Human Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 31:08


Joining Brad and Kevin again is Zak Palek, owner of Optimal Human Performance in Spruce Grove, Alberta. They're answering a bunch of your questions. They cover joint health and cardio approach. They also look into both the Tommy John and shin splints injuries. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014 Zak Palek Instagram @ohptraining Facebook Optimal human performance ohptraining.com

Rehab and Training

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 28:35


Joining Brad and Kevin this week is Zak Palek, owner of Optimal Human Performance in Spruce Grove, Alberta. Having gone through a myriad of injuries during his playing career, Zak decided to attack that in post playing career. Brad and Kevin ask him about how deal with and recuperate from injuries. They talk about the successes you can achieve when you take the proper and patient approach to training and rehab. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014 Zak Palek Instagram @ohptraining Facebook Optimal human performance ohptraining.com

Expectations, Success and Failure

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 59:38


How do you deal with expectations and the fear of failure. Brad interviews his co-host Kevin about his journey through football and the expectations placed upon those with talent. How can athletes and coaches best move forward to make the most out of that talent. They move on to talk about some of the best coaches in their lives and how a great coach can impact a great athlete. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Training and Coaching

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 25:37


Join Brad and Kevin for a grab bag episode. They cover the how and why of box squats, the potential pitfalls of coaching your kid and how to ask better strength training questions. Another reminder, don't ask for online training! Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Developing the Ultimate Athlete

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 65:26


Join Brad and Kevin as they discuss developing the ultimate athlete. From free play to early entry sports, onwards to technique practice. How to safely build as an athlete gets older and gets stronger. How should an athlete approach equipment and recovery. When and how should an athlete alter their training as they start to narrow down to a specific sport. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Put in the Work

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 29:33


You've got to put in work but work smart. Brad and Kevin are back and it's all about being smart with your strength training. They're talking about the workout Wednesday epidemic, training mistakes and being strong as opposed instead of looking strong. Can anything be learned from bodybuilding and functional training. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Family and Health

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 41:33


Brad and Kevin are back again. It's the family episode. The first guest is Ashley, mother of an 8 month old who has many questions about what she can expect in the years and decades to come about how to keep kids healthy. When can kids start? What's the best environment? How to work with the coaches? Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

The Gorilla Compound

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 45:18


Brad and Kevin are back. They're talking about the Gorilla compound. The athletic training platform and the monolift. Also how to take advantage of having no training culture where you're working, how to tailor your training during your season and Brad's approach to GPP. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

Introduction to Brad and Kevin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 33:35


In the first episode meet your hosts Brad and Kevin. They discuss the Westside Barbell gym in Columbus Ohio, David Hoff, possibly the GOAT, personal best numbers, the bulls**t of online training. Instagram-@eats.sg Facebook-Elite Athlete Training Systems Snapchat-eats_2014

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