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MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠ We have experts (including Rachele!) standing by to answer your questions.When we hit record on this conversation, we thought it would be a single episode focused on bridging the gap between academia and practice, but we quickly realized that Rachele had a wealth of information to share. This will be part 1 of a 3 part series, and it all revolves around science communication. Some specific topics include the roles of different professions within human performance, lifestyle medicine, supplements, and the challenges of making sure research is relevant and useful.Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM, FACSM, is the Director of Scientific Research & Education at Restore Hyper Wellness, an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University and the Director of Education at Stanford Lifestyle Medicine. In addition, she serves as a Research Associate at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School and is an award-winning Instructor at the Harvard Extension School. Previously, she was a tenure-track faculty member at Norwich University and Simmons University.For the past decade, Dr Pojednic's work has examined nutrition, supplementation and physical activity interventions on muscle physiology, performance and recovery, as well as muscle related chronic disease. She has received research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the Vermont Biomedical Research Network (VBRN) an NIH IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program. She has published extensively on vitamin D and cannabidiol (CBD) supplementation and their effects on skeletal muscle in health and disease, muscle physiology and aging with a focus on sarcopenia, physiologic metrics of muscle recovery in warfighters, the effects of nutrition and exercise interventions on diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, and educational models for healthcare professionals focused on nutrition and exercise.Dr. Pojednic received her PhD in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from Tufts University. She also holds a Masters in Education in Physical Education and Coaching from Boston University and a BS in Cardiopulmonary and Exercise Science from Northeastern University. She holds a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is board certified Health Coach from the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC).

Zach Moore is a highly sought after nutrition and exercise coach who has personally coached over 1000 clients. His clientele have ranged from top level professional athletes and physique competitors to health enthusiasts of all ages. Moore has worked with some of the most well known companies in the industry including Precision Nutrition, Nourish Balance Thrive, Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (named one of the top 10 gyms in the U.S. by Men's and Women's Health magazines for multiple years), and consulted with several others. He is currently the Nutrition specialist for our team here at Rapid Health Optimization. He graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University with his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, and holds a host of certifications in training and nutrition - Precision Nutrition level 1 and level 2 certifications, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a coaching certification through USA Weightlifting (USAW), and more. His past athletic background includes playing college tennis for two years before succumbing to two knee surgeries, which ultimately led him to what he is doing today. When he is not working with our clients at Rapid, you can find him playing with his 8 year old son, taking care of his backyard chickens, reading research, playing tennis, or lifting weights. Work With Us: Arétē by RAPID Health Optimization Links: Zach Moore on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram  

Balancing a thriving real estate empire with family life and full-time jobs…is it even possible? Logan and Bostyn Brodine share their journey from purchasing their first investment property to building a portfolio of six single-family homes in just two years. They reveal strategies for maintaining a strong relationship while working together, discuss their new venture into gym franchising, and offer insights on achieving abundance in all areas of life. Discover how this power couple navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship, parenthood, and personal growth through innovative time management and strategic coaching.0:00 Intro10:41 Hiring Coaches for Personal Growth18:11 Family Business and Farming Background26:27 Exposing Kids to Business Concepts35:29 Balancing W2 Jobs and Investments40:33 New Venture: Alloy Gym Franchise49:20 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationResources Mentioned:IG: @familyofrei

In this conversation, Dr. Katie Hirsch discusses her journey from being an athlete to a researcher focused on nutrition and exercise science, particularly for female athletes. She emphasizes the importance of protein intake, especially during different life stages such as premenopause and menopause, and addresses the unique nutritional needs of athletic women. Our discussion includes:Protein intake targets for different situations and female athlete groupsAdjusting protein for the menstrual cycle, oral contraception, and menopauseIssues with athletic pre- and perimenopausal women who do intermittent fastingThe use of essential amino acids around exerciseConcerns and cautions for plant-based female athletesThoughts on use of GLP-1 medicationsLinks:Effect of 3 Different Daily Protein Intakes in a 2-Meal Eating Pattern on Protein Turnover in Middle Age and Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial paperThe anabolic response to a ground beef patty and soy-based meat alternative: a randomized controlled trial paperDoes REDs exist? Follow Dr. Hirsch on Instagram @katie.hirsch_phdMore about our guest:Katie Hirsch, PhD is an exercise physiologist and sport nutritionist who is dedicated to advancing women's health research. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, her research focuses on the practical application of exercise and nutrition to strengthen and sustain body composition, muscle, metabolic health, and exercise performance across the lifespan, with an emphasis on female physiology and women's health. Named the 2024 Nutrition Researcher of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Dr. Hirsch loves getting to share the science behind optimizing female health and performance and is passionate about empowering women of all ages - in sport, in science, and in life.-------Subscribe to our show to get the weekly episodes and also check out the YouTube channel.You can also support the podcast, help us to remain 100% ad-free, and get access to exclusive bonus content and behind-the-scenes conversations with Bob and Dina. Join our Patreon community or find us in the Patreon app by searching ISNPodcast.We'd love to connect with you on Instagram @isnpodcast and on Facebook @insidesportsnutrition And when you're ready to level up your health and performance even more, check out the services offered by Bob and Dina at their respective businesses.

Aging doesn't have to slow you down, especially in fitness. If you're over 45, you've probably noticed recovery takes longer, and the aches seem to linger. But Dr. Derek Alessi, an expert dedicated to helping people in the 45+ age group, is here to show how the right approach to nutrition and exercise can help you outshine people half your age. We explore the common mistakes people make when trying to stay fit, including how to work smarter, not harder, and prioritize recovery. We also discuss the importance of keeping your metabolism firing as you age, how to address insulin resistance, and the impact of strength training on healthy aging.Dr. Derek provides actionable tips on nutrition and the best supplements to keep you feeling energized and performing at your best. If you've been putting off a fitness routine due to age, this episode will give you the push you need to get started, so tune in now! “You're not going to accomplish what you want to if you don't believe in yourself.” ~ Dr. Derek Alessi In This Episode:- Challenges of aging and fitness after 45- Common pitfalls and missteps in midlife fitness- How fitness after 45 differs from other age groups- Understanding metabolism and muscle maintenance- The case for supplementation and modern nutrition- Protocols for addressing insulin resistance- Challenges and success of building a supplement company- Advice for aspiring entrepreneursDownload a FREE copy of my book: https://go.perfectweekmd.com About Dr. Derek Alessi:Dr. Derek is a health and fitness expert who transformed his life after overcoming teenage obesity by losing over 80 pounds through strength training and nutrition. He holds a PhD in Health and Physical Education and a master's degree in Nutrition, and is a certified trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dr. Derek is the author of several books, including The Bermuda Triangle Diet and Lose Fat Forever. He has appeared on over 2,100 TV and 400 radio programs nationwide. He currently operates Dr. Derek Health & Fitness, a private training facility in East Amherst, New York, and hosts the weekly TV show "Live It Fit Now!" on NBC affiliates in Cleveland and Buffalo.Shop for foods and supplements: https://strengthgenesis.com/ Website: https://alessifit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-alessi-phdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessifitness/ Resources: ➡️ Download a FREE copy of my book: https://go.perfectweekmd.com ➡️ Free community of high-performing physicians: the Physician Wealth Accelerator - https://limitless-md.mn.co/ ➡️ Check out my programs: https://vikramraya.com/coaching-tab-revamp/ ➡️ Apply to become a Limitless MD: www.I8mastermind.comConnect with Vikram:

Rick Howard is an Associate Professor in Applied Sports Science at West Chester University (PA), Sports Performance Coordinator, and Coaching Minor Advisor. Starting at West Chester University in 2014, he is also a visiting professor at Reykhavik University, Iceland and a Fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Previously, Howard served as a teacher at Keilir Health Academy in Iceland from 2015-2023, fitness director at Wilmington Country Club in Philadelphia, PA from 2014-2020 and director of athletics at School District of Philadelphia from 2003-2011.Over the course of his career, Howard has taught K-8 health and physical education, coached middle school sports, and strength and conditioning for middle school, high school, and college. He is a founding member and past Chair of the NSCA Youth Special Interest Group and Chair of the NSCA State Provincial Director Committee, where he was the Mid-Atlantic Region Coordinator. He has been a lead instructor for CSCS exam prep since 2014 and currently sits on the NSCA strongman, special populations, educators and LTAD, Special Interest Group committees in addition to being a liaison to the high school state and provincial director program. He presents nationally and internationally on youth training, LTAD, and strongman, and has contributed several articles to peer-reviewed journals and blogs on the topics.Howard is a master's strongman competitor and has been training and competing in the sport for over ten years. He is an avid lifter and enjoys walking his 2 dogs when he is not training in the weight room or teaching.Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Feld arrived in Coral Gables after spending the previous four seasons working in the same capacity at the University of Oregon under Cristobal. In Feld's four years in Eugene, the Ducks compiled a 35-12 overall record, won two Pac-12 Championships and won the 2020 Rose Bowl. Feld arrived in Oregon from the University of Georgia, where he spent the previous three years as the assistant director of strength and conditioning while working with the Bulldogs' football program. Before working at Georgia, Feld was the head strength coach at the University of North Alabama and a volunteer strength coach at the University of Alabama, where he worked with Cristobal. Feld is a graduate of Mississippi State University and holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. He began his career at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he worked with both the football and women's basketball programs.

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Quincy Johnson to discuss S&C considerations for the tactical athlete population. Quincy R. Johnson, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kansas and is the Assistant Director of the Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory. He received his degrees from Midland University and Oklahoma State University. Dr. Johnson's research interests focus on optimizing athletic performance, developing physiological profiles to support training and return to play approaches, long-term athletic development, and training load monitoring. These interests have led to professional roles within high school, collegiate, professional, and private athletic settings. In addition to his scholarly activity, Dr. Johnson has been an active strength and conditioning coach working with athletes from professional to peewee levels of sport. To add, he currently serves as the Associate Director of the Youth Exercise and Sport Center and Program Coordinator for Jayhawk Performance housed within the Dept. of Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences. Dr. Johnson is passionate about developing and creating opportunities for the next generation of exercise science professionals.Johnson is an active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Dr. Johnson holds certifications from the NSCA (CSCS*D, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction; CPT*D, Certified Personal Trainer with Distinction), USA Weightlifting, Functional Movement Systems, and the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport. Additionally, he currently serves as the Vice Chair of the NSCA's powerlifting special interest group and on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Strength and Conditioning.For more on Quincy be sure to check out @quincyjohnsonphd*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com***Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.comEpisode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In his 15th year of service, Eric Renaghan is in his first year as Director of Sport Science for Football.  His role uses scientific principles to support the health, safety, and performance of their student-athletes through research, education, and innovation. Prior to the University of Miami, Renaghan was the Head of Sports Performance for the St. Louis Blues. He also held assistant strength and conditioning positions with the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks.  Additionally, in 2020-2022, Eric was the High-Performance Advisor to the Italian Ice Hockey Federation. In 2018, Renaghan received his M.S. in Human Performance from Lindenwood University and his B.S. in Kinesiology (2005) from San Jose State University. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Exercise Physiology. Renaghan is certified in strength and conditioning (CSCS)(RSCC*) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).  Additionally, he has presented at numerous national and international conferences on various topics in sport.

Today's guest has a fascinating story and weight loss transformation and his reason for it was very interesting as you'll hear. While this is a wide ranging conversation, our central theme in this talk is how to find the right lifestyle for you after 45 and the big pillars that contribute to it. Dr. Derek Alessi, Ph.D became interested in the field of fitness training at an early age when he was an obese teenager.  Determined to change his health, body and ultimately his future, he began strength training and developed a system to modify his nutrition.  Derek dropped over 80-pounds in one year and later that same year, he entered his first and only body building contest. Disenchanted with the way body building tends to minimize health and well-being in order to encourage raw size, he left that arena and dedicated his career to helping individuals achieve better health and wellness through a program of planned exercise and practical nutrition. At the age of 19, Derek passed a national fitness certification exam and began his career in personal fitness training.  He furthered his quest for more information through education and received post-graduate degrees in health and physical education as well as a master's degree in nutrition. Dr. Derek is the author of The Bermuda Triangle Diet (October, 2009 Strategic Publishing), Lose Fat Forever (2003), and The Promise Health and Fitness System (2002 ).  Derek has earned a doctorate degree in health and physical education and a master's degree in nutrition.  He is also a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) trainer.  He owns and operates Dr. Derek Health & Fitness, a private practice, a personal training facility for adults in East Amherst New York.  He has appeared on over 2100-TV and 400-radio programs throughout the country and has been featured in national print media including Maxim, Burn Fitness for Women and Iron-Man Magazines. Dr. Derek is a health, fitness and lifestyle contributor for the USA Today and the host of weekly TV show on NBC Cleveland & NBC in Buffalo, New York called Live It Fit Now!   In addition, Dr. Derek conducts regular health and fitness seminars for the health care industry, Fortune 1000 companies, and small businesses where he combines his unique brand of humor, empathy and knowledge to communicate his positive, affirming message:  Make the Most of Your Life… Live It Fit!™   Time Stamps:   (2:40) Losing 80 Pounds To Be A Dentist (6:15) Nair and Finding Competing Wasn't For Him (11:10) Opinion on GLP-1's (13:20) Biggest Mindset Shift (21:40) First Steps For Weight Loss (22:38) The Right Diet (25:05) True Keto Salad Dressing (34:05) The Right Exercise (37:00) Training Heavy In Midlife and Beyond (42:10) Women vs Men  (53:16) Choosing Your Curious (54:10) Where To Find Strength Genesis and Dr. Derek -------------------- Strength Genesis - My affiliate link: https://strengthgenesis.com?sca_ref=8302855.oUM0WRDjy5yg https://alessifit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alessifitness/ -------------------- Slim Stomach Solution Program: https://www.carolcovino.com/slim-stomach-solution/ -------------------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolcovinofitness/ -------------------- My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness

This BONUS episode is with Dr. John McMahon, the Director of Research and Education at Hawkin Dynamics.He is also an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Salford, where he previously worked for more than a decade as a biomechanics researcher and educator. John has authored over 100 published journal articles and has presented his force assessment research at multiple international conferences spanning the fields of strength and conditioning, sports biomechanics, and sports science.John has been using sports technology to assess athletes since 2008 and he has personally coordinated and led Hawkin Dynamics force plate assessments at 25 professional football (soccer) and rugby clubs since 2021 alone. In 2023, John was awarded Educator of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and he currently serves on the NSCA Foundation's grant committee.___SCN Guide to using force plates and document to display data: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/force-plate___Blog on how I got Hawkin Dynamics force plates for no cost to my athletic department: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/blog/Hawkin_Dynamic_Force_Plates_SCN___Hawkin Dynamics Asymmetry Report: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/blog/asymmetry-report___John McMahon Researchgate Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John-Mcmahon-8___Save on your re-certification to the NSCA and CSCCa with best price CEUs

          Angelo Gingerelli has helped thousands of student-athletes compete at the highest level of Division 1 athletics. As the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Seton Hall University since 2005 he regularly works with hundreds of men & women each year from a variety of sports and has been a key factor in the Pirates' success in the extremely competitive Big East Conference. He has held similar positions at Virginia Tech, North Carolina State and the Pittsburgh Pirates as well as training numerous elite high school athletes each year. In addition to his duties in the weight room, Gingerelli is an adjunct professor (SHU's 2024 Adjunct Professor of the Year), winner of Seton Hall's prestigious Most Valuable Pirate Award (2011), published author, including his latest book “The Next Four Years”. He is also a state/regional conference presenter and has served as the New Jersey State Director of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).   Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr5thround/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-gingerelli-260b0a1b1/

Courtney has been helping women around the world take better care of themselves with more consistency and ease for the past 20 years. She helps women mend their relationship with themselves so they can achieve deep health and deliver their best to the things that matter most to them.Deep health, in her opinion, isn't about following someone else's set of rules and regulations for your life, it is about getting to know yourself better so you can lead yourself better.She is the hostess of the highly-rated podcast, Grace & Grit, where she encourages women to expand the definition of health far beyond the topics of diet and exercise.Courtney is a level 2 certified nutrition coach through Precision Nutrition, a certified strength coach via the National Strength & Conditioning Association and a certified life coach via The Life Coach School.

Send us a textThis episode is sponsored by Strength Coach Pro. Please take time you check out the services at https://www.strengthcoachpro.com/Joel Raether is the co-founder of Hunt Hike Harvest Outdoors and is a managing partner at FAST Performance in Denver Colorado. Raether has been the Head of Sport Performance for the Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse team of the National Lacrosse League since 2007. During this 11-year stint, the Mammoth have reached the playoffs in all but one season. During his tenure with the Mammoth the team has produced one NLL MVP, Rookie of the Year, Goalie of the year, Transition Player of the year as well as numerous all-pro's. He served as the Education Programs Coordinator for the National Strength and Conditioning Association from 2009-2011. Raether coached at the University of Denver and the University of Nebraska Kearney. Raether earned his bachelor's and master's degree in exercise science from the University of Nebraska Kearney and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with distinction (CSCS*D), tactical strength and conditioning facilitator with distinction (TSAC-F*D) and a registered strength and conditioning coach with distinction (RSCC*D) from the NSCA. Raether was awarded the National Strength and Conditioning Association's 2020 Professional Strength Coach of the Year. He has authored numerous books, presented, and consulted across the globe on training and helped individuals and teams achieve more than 10 national championships, Olympic Medals, All Pro's, League MVP's and World Championships. He has also trained and consulted with all branches of the military, special operations and first responders throughout the United States.https://www.instagram.com/joelraether?igsh=MTRtNHpvZThvcjJheg==https://x.com/compete4life?s=21https://hunthikeharvest.com/https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Recent research from AARP indicates that the aging processaccelerates noticeably around the ages of 44 and 60. While aging is acontinuous journey throughout life, there are specific periods when significantmolecular changes occur—one of which typically happens after the age of 50. Asa result, we can consider the aging process to accelerate after the age of 50. Carlos Reyes is a veteran in the health and fitness industrywith extensive experience as a Wellness Coach and Certified Personal Trainer.Over the past thirty-five years, he has had the privilege of working with adiverse range of individuals, each with unique goals such as weight loss,weight gain, body reshaping, and post-injury fitness and rehabilitation. Whathe appreciates most are the long-lasting relationships he has built with manyclients, along with the trust and confidence they have placed in his abilitiesover the years and across various stages of their lives. Carlos is committed tohelping his clients maintain their health and wellness, enabling them toperform at a high level well into their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. Currently, Carlos works with active individuals aged 50 andabove who want to effectively combat the aging process. His unique approach tofitness emphasizes practicality, possibility, and productivity through aholistic lens that addresses total well-being, including lifestyle, long-termhealth, and independence. Carlos is certified by the American College of SportsMedicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the FunctionalAging Institute, and the WellCoaches Corporation.  Facebook: @CarlosA.Reyes Facebook: @AgelessPerformersForever  LinkedIn: @CarlosA.Reyes

Zach Moore is a highly sought after nutrition and exercise coach who has personally coached over 1000 clients. His clientele have ranged from top level professional athletes and physique competitors to health enthusiasts of all ages. Moore has worked with some of the most well known companies in the industry including Precision Nutrition, Nourish Balance Thrive, Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (named one of the top 10 gyms in the U.S. by Men's and Women's Health magazines for multiple years), and consulted with several others. He is currently the Nutrition specialist for our team here at Rapid Health Optimization. He graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University with his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, and holds a host of certifications in training and nutrition - Precision Nutrition level 1 and level 2 certifications, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a coaching certification through USA Weightlifting (USAW), and more. His past athletic background includes playing college tennis for two years before succumbing to two knee surgeries, which ultimately led him to what he is doing today. When he is not working with our clients at Rapid, you can find him playing with his 8 year old son, taking care of his backyard chickens, reading research, playing tennis, or lifting weights. Work With Us: Arétē by RAPID Health Optimization Links: Zach Moore on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram  

Your body is the least interesting thing about you. This episode is all about the complex world of body shaming, self-worth, and societal expectations with a personal story that sheds light on resilience and self-acceptance. After receiving a prestigious award from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Tara shares her experience with online criticism and how it underscored the importance of detaching self-worth from body image.  Together, we explore how body shaming can affect everyone, regardless of body size or appearance, and discuss why your inherent worth isn't defined by others' opinions or fleeting societal standards. In this episode: How Tara's award sparked both support and criticism, revealing the pervasive issue of body shaming The impact of shifting beauty standards and the ever-moving goalposts of body ideals Why self-worth is intrinsic and unearned, rooted in simply existing The importance of supportive communities and finding people who celebrate your success Why representation in fitness and wellness spaces matters for inclusivity and empowerment Tune in to this episode to embrace the movement of redefining self-worth, finding acceptance, and building a culture that celebrates all bodies.   This episode is brought to you by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Learn more there:  https://annapolissymphony.org/   Let's connect and keep the conversation going!   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

In Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy, Stuart Turley speaks with Congressman Pat Harrigan of North Carolina's 10th District about national security, energy independence, and government accountability. Harrigan shares his journey from the military to politics, expressing concerns over past administrations' weak foreign policies and emphasizing the critical role of energy security in national security. He discusses efforts to cut regulations, support small businesses, and ensure strong leadership under President Trump. Harrigan also highlights the need for government transparency, encourages public engagement, and shares a personal note on balancing family life with political duties.Please follow and support Congressman Pat Harrigan on his X Account and Congressional Website Here:X https://x.com/RepPatHarriganHouse Website: https://harrigan.house.gov/Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro00:45 – Military Service & Leaving Due to Political Influence01:59 – The Fall of Afghanistan & Running for Congress04:08 – U.S. Foreign Policy & National Security Concerns04:57 – Energy Independence as National Security06:29 – Exposing Government Corruption & Deep State Issues08:21 – The Shift to "America First" & GOP Challenges09:22 – National Debt & Ukraine Aid Concerns10:02 – Military Equipment, Border Security & Cartels11:28 – Trump's Leadership & Future Political Strategy13:33 – Reducing Regulations & Supporting Small Businesses14:51 – How the Public Can Engage & Influence Policy16:05 – Balancing Politics & Family Life17:34 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action

Bill Campbell, PhD, has spent his entire career as a fat loss researcher. So when his wife hit menopause and wanted help with body composition changes, he thought it would be easy. Spoiler alert: It was not. Which made him realize his field had a lot to learn, especially about active women whose bodies change even when their training and nutrition has not. Now he's on a mission, diving into the literature and conducting research of his own to further our understanding of body composition changes during this time of life. We talk all about it, what he's learned, and his work developing a Female Fitness Menopause Survey to learn more.Bill Campbell, PhD is a Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Performance and Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. He is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength & Conditioning Association and former president of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (where he is also 1 of 35 individuals to be recognized as a ‘Fellow' of the organization—an honor reserved for those individuals who have outstanding contributions to the field of sports nutrition). He has published over 200 scientific papers and abstracts, three textbooks, and 20 book chapters in areas related to physique enhancement, sports nutrition, resistance training, and dietary supplementation. You can learn more about him and his work at www.billcampbellphd.comResourcesEstrogen modulates metabolic risk profile after resistance training in early postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial, hereTransdermal Estrogen Therapy Improves Gains in Skeletal Muscle Mass After 12 Weeks of Resistance Training in Early Postmenopausal Women, hereMetabolic effects of menopause: a cross-sectional characterization of body composition and exercise metabolism, herePowerpenia Should be Considered a Biomarker of Healthy Aging, hereJoin the Feisty Girona Gravel Camp: https://www.thomsonbiketours.com/trips/feisty-girona-gravel-camp/ Subscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/ Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get $125 off Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Cole Hergott is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Trinity Western University in Langley, BC, Canada. He is entering his sixth season at TWU overseeing all 14 teams and over 300 athletes. Prior Trinity Western he spent time as an intern coach at Simon Fraser University in 2018 and student intern coach at TWU from 2015-2018. Hergott was the head strength coach at a private facility in Langley, BC, Canada, Coastal Athletics from 2016-2018 as well as strength coach at Meadowridge School in 2018. Hergott is heavily involved in the profession outside of just coaching. He was a Board Member for the Canadian Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCA) as well as an Advisory Board Member for the BC Provincial for the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has also written multiple articles for both Simplifaster and Teambuildr and been featured on multiple podcasts and spoken at conferences on topics ranging from speed training in large groups to developing weight room culture. A former Olympic weightlifting competitor for five years, he retired last year after the birth of his second daughter, but continues to train and stay active. He is an avid lifter and enjoys being active with his family by going for walks and bike rides with his wife kids when he is not training in the weight room.Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Patrick "Pat" Lewis to discuss his framework for applying eccentrics and isometrics in sports performance programming, in particular in relation to basketball.Patrick Lewis joined the Charlotte staff as the Director of Men's Basketball Sports Performance in August 2023 and the 2024-25 season will be Lewis' second as a 49er. Lewis arrived in the Queen City after serving as the Director of Basketball Performance at Jacksonville University since May 2021. Lewis' coaching career began in May 2018 as an Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Florida, where he worked alongside the basketball, golf, and tennis programs. In November 2019, Lewis was promoted and given the dual titles of Men's Golf Strength Coach and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of Men's Basketball for the Gators. Lewis held those two titles until joining Jacksonville. Lewis earned both his Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from Florida. His bachelor's had a concentration in exercise physiology and his master's was concentrated in human performance. Lewis was a member of the 2017 National Champion Florida Baseball program. Lewis is a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association and he is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Licensed Massage Therapist. He is also a certified sports nutrition coach according to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, in addition to being certified for his fascia abrasion technique.For more on Pat Lewis, be sure to check out https://rentsduetraining.com/ and check out @coachpatlewis on Instagram! *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com***Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.comEpisode Affiliates:Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout!MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Send us a textCoach Keese is the Director of Strength andConditioning at Guyer High School in Denton, Texas, and has been there since 2007. While at Denton Guyer Coach Keese has helped with teams that won back-to-back State Championships in 2012 and 2013. They have been state finalists in 2010, 2019 and 2021, with state semifinals appearances in 2008,   2009, and 2022. Keese served for the Texas Women's University Basketball team as the strength coach from 2013 to 2017. During that time, TWU advanced to the conference semifinals three times, and earned an at-large bid into the Division II NCAA tournament in 2015-2016 season. Coach Keese was named the NHSSCA Southwest region 2 Strength Coach of the Year in 2019. Keese received his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Sports Studies from Tarleton State University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is also a recognized Sports Performance Coach Level 1 with USA Weightlifting (USAW). https://x.com/kylekeese?s=21https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Seton Hall Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Angelo Gingerelli joins The Basketball Podcast to discuss how to compete, thrive and win in College athletics.Gingerelli is the author of The Next Four Years: Compete, Win & Thrive in College Athletics that provides a comprehensive look at the transition from high school to college athletics, offering student-athletes an essential blueprint to compete, win and thrive at the next level. Over the years he has helped thousands of student-athletes compete at the highest level of Division 1 athletics.As the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Seton Hall University since 2005 he regularly works with hundreds of men & women each year from a variety of sports and has been a key factor in the Pirates' success in the extremely competitive Big East Conference. He has held similar positions at Virginia Tech, North Carolina State and the Pittsburgh Pirates as well as training numerous elite high school athletes each year.In addition to his duties in the weight room, Gingerelli is an adjunct professor (SHU's 2024 Adjunct Professor of the Year), winner of Seton Hall's prestigious Most Valuable Pirate Award (2011), published author, frequent podcast guest, state/regional conference presenter and has served as the New Jersey State Director of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).Gingerelli also co-authored with Richard Boergers the book, Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes.

Send us a textTalk'n Throws with Ashley Kowalewski- Current Strength and Conditioning Coach at LSU, has been S&C coaching jobs in the Big10 and PAC 12, worked with Jerry Clayton a University of Michigan, 2010-2014 pole vaulter and javelin thrower at Oklahoma under Brian Blutreich with a PR of 156'04, 2010 graduate of Liberty Christian HS, 2008 TAPPS 4A Texas State Champion in the pole vault. Member of Certified Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, holds her Strength and Conditioning Coaches Certification.  She is also certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through National Strength and Conditioning Association. She holds her USAW level 1 as well as her FMS level 1 certification. Texas Track and Field AssociationInformative website for all things Texas Track and Field4Throws.comFamily owned business offering all quality implements at reasonable prices. Code Talkinthrows10Big Frog of ColleyvilleHandles all printing and embroidery. FiberSport DiscusWe are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight. NTX TimingNTX Timing a professional timing group that can handle any level of event.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Send us a textCoach Cloward is the Director of Sports Performance at Weber State. He has an extensive background in strength and conditioning. Before Weber State, Cloward was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Sioux Falls. Prior to that he had stops at Illinois, Oregon State, Wisconsin, Utah State, and Idaho State. He served as interim head football strength and conditioning coach at Oregon State where he had been an assistant strength and conditioning coach for football and women's swimming. Coach Cloward played football at Snow College before transferring to Idaho State where he was a two-time Academic All-Big Sky performer. Cloward graduated from ISU with a bachelor's degree in exercise science and earned a master's degree in physical education, Athletic Administration. Cloward is certified as a CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.https://www.instagram.com/coachmcloward?igsh=MW9xZWowZHF6Nng2cg==https://x.com/coachmcloward?s=21https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Angelo Gingerelli (@mr5thround) is the Strength Coach at Seton Hall University and NJ State Director of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He recently published his second book The Next Four Years: Compete, Win & Thrive in College Sports. Gingerelli has been a collegiate strength coach for over 20 years and the book focuses on all aspects of the student-athlete experience from physically preparing for freshman year (weight room proficiency, conditioning tests, work capacity, etc.) to new issues in athletics like NIL and The Transfer Portal. The book is a great resource for aspiring college athletes and covers everything necessary to “compete, win & thrive” from the day they sign their National Letter of Intent until their first training session on campus. So many athletes sign that letter and then show up unprepared for life as a collegiate athlete; Gingerelli will show you how NOT to let that happen.  Connect with him at Angelo.Gingerelli@gmail.com. PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS! Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. NEW WOC MASTERMIND AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT! Our 2025 Mastermind and Certification Program is sold out, but we do have a waitlist as well as a collection of coaches who are interested in being part of our next cohort. If you want to take a deeper dive then ever offered before into your coaching and personal development, or work within your school or club improving coaching or transforming the culture, or you want to hit the road as a speaker and presenter working with teams and youth sports organizations, we will give you the tools and support to do so. We are collecting names who are interested at this moment in joining the waitlist or being the first to know when we offer another program, you can do so by clicking here and adding your name and email to the list. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Mark Jamison to discuss the Oro Muscles device and clinical applications in performance and rehab settings. Mark Jamison joined the SIUE staff as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in June 2016. He was elevated to Assistant Athletic Director for High Performance in August 2019. Jamison came to SIUE after spending the three years as the Assistant Director of Sport Performance at Bradley. He also has experience at two other NCAA Division I institutions – Eastern Washington and Iowa. At Bradley, Jamison designed and implemented all phases of strength and conditioning for several sports. That included working collaboratively with Sports Medicine, Athletic Training and Physical Therapy to provide a holistic approach to student-athlete health and wellness. Prior to joining Bradley, Jamison was a strength and conditioning specialist from 2010 to 2013 at Performance Sport and Speed in Coralville, Iowa, where he designed and implemented strength and speed programs for more than 100 athletes. He implemented functional movement screening and designed corrective interventions.He spent nearly one year in the strength and conditioning department at the University of Iowa where he designed and implemented all phases of strength and conditioning for Iowa women's and men's cross country. He also worked with Iowa's track and field, softball, baseball, soccer and basketball teams. In 2013, he joined Eastern Washington as a graduate assistant. He oversaw and assisted in the strength and conditioning programs for basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis and track and field. Jamison is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as well as a certified Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He earned a bachelor of arts in health and sport studies at Iowa (2010). He did a graduate assistantship at Eastern Washington and obtained his master's in rehabilitation sciences from California University of Pennsylvania (2015). Mark and his wife, Meghan, have two children, Beau and Chase For more on Mark & Oro, be sure to check out @coachjamisonhpc & @oro.muscles *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

Send us a text Coach Mack is the Missouri State University Assistant Track and Field along with Strength and Conditioning Coach. Mack oversees the field and multi events for the  Bears.In the 2023-24 season Mack's athletes took a third- place medal at the MVC Outdoor Championship. In his first season as part of the staff, Mack saw two of his athletes to Missouri Valley Conference Championships medals in both high jump and long jump. His javelin squad also built on its strong foundation during the 2022-23 season as his top finisher threw to 44.54 meters. The Bears also placed three athletes in the top-10 of the event at the conference championships.Coach Mack comes to MSU with over eight years of experience coaching at the collegiate level. Most recently, he served as the sprints, jumps, and strength and conditioning coach at Central Washington University where he was responsible for facilitating the strength and conditioning program,coaching and recruiting. Since Sept. 2014, Mack has produced three All-Americans, 15 conference champions, 28 all-conference athletes and 19 Top-10 all-conference performers. Coach Mack obtained his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Central Washington. He since has furthered his education, earning certifications from the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the US Track and Field & Cross-Country Coaches Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Sprint/Hurdle/Relay Specialist.https://x.com/tjmack53?s=21https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

In this episode, I welcome Rachel Selman back for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape for women in strength and conditioning. Rachel, a physical therapist with strength and conditioning and sports science certifications, shares her journey from being a young professional in a male-dominated field to her current role within the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) nomination committee. We discuss women's unique challenges in the field, including balancing motherhood, overcoming gender bias, and finding innovative ways to support female coaches and athletes.   Takeaways: Rachel Selman is a physical therapist and NSCA member. The strength and conditioning field is male-dominated but changing. Women face unique challenges in strength and conditioning careers. Balancing motherhood and career is a significant challenge for women. Supportive work environments are crucial for women in the field. Mentorship plays a vital role in women's success in strength and conditioning. There are various career paths within strength and conditioning. Women need to advocate for their needs in the workplace. The future of women in strength and conditioning looks promising. Creating a community of support is essential for female athletes.   Where to find Rachel Selman: Instagram: @dr.rachelselman Website: SynthesisPhysicalTherapy.com   Want to learn more about coaching female athletes? Check out the Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification here: https://briannabattles.com/ppacoach     MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Join me as I sit down with Coach Jason Brown at a business event in Houston, where we delve into his expertise on the revolutionary Conjugate X Conditioning program. Known as a global authority in strength and conditioning, Jason unpacks his approach to training smarter, not harder.In this episode, Jason explores the often-feared “C-word”—Cardio—and shares why adding just two simple sessions of Zone 2 cardio each week can amplify your results, letting you train less but achieve more. With his background as a combat veteran, former gym owner, founder of Jason Brown Coaching, and author of Lower-Body Training via Human Kinetics, Jason brings unparalleled knowledge and proven systems to elevate your fitness journey.Jason's extensive experience includes contributions to T-Nation, EliteFTS, and presenting with the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Today, he's here to offer insights and actionable advice on:Optimizing your training approachThe fundamentals of Zone-2 cardio and why it's essential for healthLessons from programming for over 30,000 athletes per week in CrossFitAdapting your training as you ageStrategies for balancing fitness with family and business lifeUnderstanding fatigue and enhancing recoveryFor more of Jason's expertise, follow him on Instagram at @jasonbrowncoaching and check out his website at jasonbrowncoaching.com.If you're ready to look great without living in the gym, grab a copy of The One Hour Body here.To join our free community for daily coaching, start here: Facebook Group.

Wondering how to safely and effectively program plyometrics for your patients? In this episode, we're breaking down the essential factors to consider when designing plyometric training. We'll start with a quick refresher on what plyometrics are, then dive into how to make exercises sport-specific, the importance of assessing skill levels, and the factors that increase exercise intensity. We'll also cover best practices for recovery times and work-to-rest ratios, plus some key considerations for working with both youth and masters athletes. Tune in to get practical tips to make your plyometric programming powerful and patient-centered!National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). NSCA's Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 4th ed., edited by G. Gregory Haff and N. Travis Triplett, Human Kinetics, 2016.Support the showThe purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life. Hit follow to make sure you never miss an episode. Have questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast for over 40% off a year subscription. Use the promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST. This is an affiliate link, but I wouldn't recommend MedBridge if I didn't think they offered value.STUDENTS!!! Use PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT for over a 75% discount to unlimited access on Medbridge for a year! Willing to support monetarily? Follow the link below to help me continue to create free content. You can also support the show by sharing the word about this show with someone you think would benefit from it.

On this episode of A SENSe of Wellness podcast host, Susan Greeley, and the founder of Healthy is Wellness, Nich Pertuit, PhD discuss a holistic approach to musculoskeletal health.    More About Nich Pertuit, PhD:   Dr. Nich Pertuit launched Healthy Is Wellness in 2017. Before 2017, Dr. Pertuit spent over 15 years in performance consulting and teaching at universities including Stanford, Cal Poly Pomona, and the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. He received his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science, and in 2011 he received his PhD from Texas Tech University in human motivation, behavior change, and optimal performance. He holds the highest ranking of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.   Learn more about Healthy is Wellness at healthyiswellness.com. 

This episode features Kevin Neeld. Kevin is the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins.  Before working for the Bruins, Kevin spent 2 years as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Jose Sharks. Before his NHL journey began, Kevin was the director of a private sports performance facility in New Jersey working with pro, college, junior, and elite-level youth hockey players. He's also been a strength and conditioning coach with the U.S. Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team.Kevin recently completed his PhD in human and sports performance, and his research focused on the relationship between workload and performance in elite hockey. He's published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and has authored 2 books Ultimate Hockey Training and Speed Training for Hockey. He's been a guest speaker at events hosted by the National Hockey League (NHL), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and USA Hockey. He is also a husband and proud father. Please enjoy this conversation.If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.VALD.com www.ReconditioningHQ.com

In today's episode, I speak with orthopedic physical therapist, content creator and entrepreneur, Dr. Caleb Burgess. Caleb is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, a certified specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In 2014, Caleb received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Azusa Pacific University. The next two years he completed a Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and then a Fellowship in Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy through Kaiser Permanente Southern California. This advanced training allowed him to become an expert in musculoskeletal conditions both related to the general and athletic populations. Furthermore, as a strength and conditioning specialist, Caleb is qualified to help people develop and achieve higher level performance based goals that extend beyond traditional rehabilitation. To learn more about Caleb's work, visit his instagram account (@dr.caleb.burgess) or his website.

Coach John Hofman is the Strength and Conditioning Specialist for the Guardian Resilience Team at LA Air Force Base where he oversees the strength and conditioning protocols designed to enhance improve muscular resiliency, cardiorespiratory fitness, and reduce musculoskeletal injuries in the operational environment. Prior to joining United States Space Force, Coach Hofman spent over 15 years as a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Specialist for both Law Enforcement and Fire / Rescue. In 2021 Coach Hofman was a member of the State Officer Wellness team where they were awarded an Emmy for Branding Content.In addition, Coach Hofman was the 2018 recipient of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Tactical Practitioner of the Year Award. QUOTES “Listening to the firefighters tell me all the things, regardless of it was good or bad, I actually had to open up my ears and listen to them and understand their fears and understand that, you know, I'm not here to hurt you, but actually help you overcome those roadblocks.” “Really what tactical strength and conditioning is the ability to understand that yes, we want them to think and b like athletes, but 99% of them are not athletes” “When I left Sacramento Fire Department, I asked a deputy chief who was a good friend of mine, what did I do right? And he just laughed and he goes, you gave us the option to make the best decision for ourselves.” “With tactical S&C, you have got to have a giant toolbox. You have to really know and master your basics because you'll use them predominantly all the time” SHOWNOTES 1) John's journey from sprint kayaking athlete to over 15 years in tactical strength and conditioning 2) Getting embraced by the tactical populations in different environments 3) Improving overall health in firefighters and balancing training with the need to be able to do occupational tasks on a moments notice 4) The giant toolbox needed to work in the tactical strength & conditioning space 5) Culture change tips from John's experience with firefighters and law enforcement officers 6) John's biggest lessons of working in a tactical strength and conditioning space including the 48 hour rule 7) Being “fit for duty” and managing musculoskeletal injuries in the tactical populations given the demands of the job PEOPLE MENTIONED Mick Stierli Rob Orr Tyler Christensen Jay Dawes

          Phil Plisky has an incredibly diverse professional background as a clinician, researcher, teacher and consultant. He is a Professor in the University of Evansville's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and PhD in Health Professions Education Program, Director of Residency Programs, and performance systems consultant for collegiate and professional sports. Phil received his Master's of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Evansville and his Doctor of Science degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He is also an a NATA Board-Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.   Links: https://www.philplisky.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philplisky/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrPhilPlisky LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-plisky-6564b356/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/PhilPlisky YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxFWrhFfZi2fedw8vwvkUA

Combining the world of strength training and sport, specifically Brazilian jiu-jjitsu, might seem counterintuitive, but it is exactly the opposite. My guest today is here to show you how a crossover between these two worlds can help you train better, prevent injury, and enjoy the sport you love for longer. Key Takeaways If you want to use strength training to improve your sport, you should: Track what you are doing and assess it  Get your body accustomed to stress and impact Be consistent with the low-hanging fruit Finding a Balance Alex Sterner, BS, CSCS, is a co-founder and Head Coach of Electrum Performance and the Director of Performance at Jiujiteiro. He received his Bachelor's degree in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Connecticut and obtained a CSCS through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. As a Head Strength Coach of Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ, he led the S&C training camp that resulted in Atos winning a team Gi World title in 2017 and 2018. Not All Stress is Built the Same Some people are afraid to lift heavy due to the threat of injury. But the truth is, your muscular cellular system will respond positively to the right amount of stress. Alex wants to encourage you to get your body accustomed to impact in a respectful and gradual way.  By harnessing the power of control that you have in the gym, you can teach your body how to trust increment levels of stress so that you can come back from injury and pain with more resilience. This is why strength training is such an important asset and can lead to many more years of enjoying the sport you love so much. Track Everything Alex believes that all progress comes down to tracking. Understanding your missteps, and being able to differentiate between short and long-term gains will help you figure out where you are going right and wrong in your training. You don't need a fancy app, just a notebook and a pen. If you can figure out when something you are doing isn't showing up, you can figure out why and make a switch. It may be as simple as adjusting your work-to-rest ratio, but without tracking, you will never figure it out. If you want to explore strength training options, either specifically for jiu-jitsu or another sport, let me know your thoughts about Alex's well-balanced and informed approach in the comments on the episode page. In This Episode Addressing the ‘insult' of strength in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the benefits you might not realize strength has (13:42) Myth busting the belief that lifting weights will cause you to get injured and take you out of your chosen sport (20:55) Understanding how liability in the medical system could be skewing your perception of recovery (37:30) Common under-rated and over-rated jiu-jitsu specific strength training and why it needs to change (41:32) Why the spine is so important in the context of jiu-jitsu and the nuance of loading your spine (53:20) Quotes “Heavy lifting; it is not just about building this brute muscular athlete. It's about longevity; it's about preventing injury or minimizing injury so that you can spend more time on the mats.” (10:13) “When people start to trust that the weight room is this deliberate thing where we don't just make bad things worse… you start to realize that these other environments are way more open than the gym, and you don't have nearly enough control.” (26:53) “Understand what your limitations are, take whatever you still can, and go from there” (40:23) “All of it comes down to tracking. Be aware of what you are doing, is it improving? And if it is, great! And if it's not, figure out a switch to make.” (51:25) “Biological organisms respond positively to stress in the right amounts.” (57:20) Featured on the Show Apply for Strength Nutrition Unlocked Here Electrum Performance Website Follow Alex on Instagram | YouTube Full show notes Follow Steph on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest I'd really love it if you would take 1 min and leave us a rating and review on iTunes! Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Rate and review on Apple Podcasts Related Episodes FYS 425: Nutrition for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu w/ Alex Maclin FYS 431: Should You Get A Lifting Program?  

Great time at the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Rhode Island State Clinic where we were able to get a brief moment with many of the presenters! We got to sit down and quickly chat with: - Anthony Paiva (Strength Coach at Brown university) - Trent Bassingthwaite (Hawkins Dynamics) - David Ornstein (Physical Therapist and PHD Candidate at URI) - Meghan Collins (Strength Coach at Quinnipiac) - Tim Dileo (Sports Dietitian for UCONN) - Cameron Josse (Strength Coach at Auburn) This was a new style for us, and was really fun to do! Would love to do more of these style of episodes in the future. Hope you guys enjoy!

As a physical therapist, I often find that there is a debate when it comes to running… That is, is running a learned skill or is it something that we innately pick up and do well right away? So, in this episode I have Dr. TJ Martino here to discuss just that. And, if it is a skill, how can runners improve and refine that skill to become a better runner. Episode Outline00:00Introduction: Is Running a Learned Skill or an Innate Ability?06:39Challenging Yourself and the Benefits of Running11:19The Developmental Sequence of Movement and Coordination in Running25:37Long-Term Athletic Development: Play, Practice, and Training30:04Refining Running Skills: Beyond Running Form31:59Positive self-talk and starting the process34:03Starting with biomechanics and key performance indicators37:24Importance of warm-up drills and assessments48:07The role of coaching and individualized approaches57:10Run your own race: Focus on your journeyAbout Dr. TJ Martino, PT, DPT, CSCSDr. Martino is a licensed physical therapist, sports performance coach, and owner of EVO Health + Performance in Freehold, New Jersey.A New Jersey native, Dr. Martino received his bachelor's degree from Monmouth University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Seton Hall University. He has certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Functional Movement Systems (FMS), USA Track and Field, USA Weightlifting, and the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA).He was previously an adjunct professor at Kean University where he taught in both the Bachelors and Masters of Exercise Science program.With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, he has had the opportunity to work in various settings with active adults, high school, collegiate, Olympic- and professional-level athletes; and, acting as the team physical therapist in professional soccer with NJ Sky Blue FC (2017-2019).He often draws from his experience as a fitness professional, promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging patients to have an active role in their treatment to ensure long-lasting results.Throughout the rehab process, he applies principles of the Postural Restoration Institute, Functional Movement Systems, and general principles of sports performance to uncover the underlying cause of pain, movement dysfunction, or impaired performance. He systematically addresses these issues by restoring variability, building capacity and safely progressing patients from ‘injured to indestructible.'In his free time, TJ enjoys an active lifestyle of strength training, running (all the miles), hiking, and spending time outdoors with his family.Connect with Dr. ManiEmailtj@evohealthperformance.comWebsite https://www.evohealthperformance.com/Instagram@dr.tjmartino @evo.health.performanceConnect with Dr. KatInstagram-  @Runwithkat_dptTik-tok- @Runwithkat_dptFacebook Group- RunwithKat ShowWebsite- RunwithKat.net

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Allison Skufca to discuss the importance of strength training for soccer athletes. The two discuss the evolution of strength training in soccer, periodization, training the arms, hips, and foot/ankle complex for soccer, and more. Allison has been a performance coach for 19 years. She received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado. She is certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Allison also is a Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Specialist and MAT Masters Foot Function certified. She is also CPR and AED certified. Allison works with several individuals, small groups and teams of athletes ranging in age and ability level. She has numerous soccer players from several clubs in Colorado including Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer, Real Colorado, Colorado Rush, Colorado United and Colorado Elevation. She also has several ECNL and MLS Next soccer players she works with on a year-round training program to improve performance for their competitions and decrease injury rates. She also works with several college soccer players who play in some of the top conferences in the country including the PAC 12, Big 12, ACC, Ohio Valley, Big Sky, Summit League, and the Big East. Allison has experience working with professional soccer players including Canadian National Team member and Portland Thorns member Christine Sinclair, US Soccer National Team members Mallory Pugh and Jaelin Howell and Portland Thorns member Natalie Beckman. Allison was contracted out to work with Colorado Rush's Boys Academy teams and she was invited out to run speed sessions for Colorado Rapids MLS Next Academy teams.  Allison works with several distance runners in high school and college to improve running form and increase muscular endurance to improve running performance. She also has athletes who participate in lacrosse, field hockey and basketball and ice hockey. Allison has also been asked to present at a few NSCA conferences including the Rocky Mountain Regional Conference, the Coaches Conference, and the Virginia State Clinic. She is also a council member of the NSCA Soccer Special Interest Group. In addition to training youth athletes, Allison works with several adult population clientele to increase general fitness, strength, flexibility and help with weight loss. For more on Allison, be sure to check out @coach_allison214 on Instagram For more on NSCA Soccer SIG, be sure to check out https://www.nsca.com/professional-development/special-interest-groups/ For more on Pivotal Sports Performance, be sure to check out https://pivotalsportsperformance.com/ *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

          Kevin Neeld is the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees all aspects of designing and implementing the team's performance training program, as well as monitoring the players' performance, workload and recovery. Prior to Boston, Kevin spent 2 years as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Jose Sharks after serving as the director of a private sports performance facility in New Jersey for 7 years, working with pro, college, junior and elite level youth hockey players. He also served as a strength and conditioning coach with the U.S. Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team for 5 years. Neeld is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC*D) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He serves on the executive council of the Strength and Conditioning Association of Professional Hockey (SCAPH), and the NSCA's Ice Hockey Special Interest Group, and is a founding board member of Metabolic Elite. Neeld earned his PhD in human and sport performance from Rocky Mountain University, where his research focused on the relationship between workload and performance in elite hockey. Neeld has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, has authored 2 books Ultimate Hockey Training and Speed Training for Hockey. He has been an invited guest speaker at events hosted by the National Hockey League (NHL), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and USA Hockey.   Links: https://www.kevinneeld.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinneeld/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeeldPerformanceHockeyTraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KevinNeeld Twitter/X: https://x.com/KevinNeeld

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the MHS Podcast with Dr. Alexander Hutchison!! ⁠⁠In Defence of Doping BOOK⁠⁠ IG @the_professor_hutchison LinkedIN GOODEGG.FTINESS Through this groundbreaking work, Dr. Hutchison offers a thought-provoking reassessment of conventional notions surrounding performance enhancement in athletics. His distinguished academic background includes serving as the Editor-in-Chief for the esteemed ⁠⁠Journal of Cellular Physiology⁠⁠, where he continues to shape scholarly discourse on exercise science, nutrition, and immunology. In addition to key note speaking at events such as ⁠⁠the National Strength & Conditioning Association conference⁠⁠. Hutchison's athletic journey is equally impressive, from his collegiate swimming career to his success as a coach, guiding athletes to triumph in Ironman triathlons and prestigious marathons like the Boston Marathon. Drawing upon his firsthand experiences and scholarly insights, Dr. Hutchison can delve into the historical precedents and contemporary realities of performance enhancement, challenging prevailing narratives and advocating for a nuanced understanding of the ethical implications at play. Dr. Alexander Hutchison brings his expertise to the forefront in discussions on the ethics of doping in sports. Through his work, he continues to push the boundaries of conventional discourse, offering fresh perspectives and insights that resonate deeply with athletes, scholars, and enthusiasts alike. He can speak to the following topics:  The reason there needs to be a far more holistic approach to performance enhancement in sport and defining more clearly the parameters. Why test sensitivity & contamination needs to be acknowledged more acutely - Positive results can be obtained through food, drink, prescribed drugs & even sexual activity. Cannabis or Can'tabis - Tone deaf bans & disqualification based on inaccurately claimed competitive advantages of drugs such as Cannabis. Why PEDs should be used for athletes to speed up recovery and prevent injuries. Support the Show Click a Link BelowBelow

          Tony is the founder, owner and head coach of Bonvec Strength, the premiere strength training gym in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Tony began competing in powerlifting in 2010 and has posted competition personal records of a 578 squat, 405 bench press and 584 deadlift. He has earned an elite total in the 198-pound weight class and a master total in the 220-pound weight class. Previously, Tony co-owned The Strength House in Worcester, where he trained powerlifters, team sport athletes and strength enthusiasts from all walks of life. Prior to that, Tony spent three years coaching at Cressey Sports Performance in Hudson, Massachusetts, where he worked primarily with professional and amateur baseball players. Tony is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and earned his Master's degree in exercise science from Adelphi University in 2013. Tony is an avid writer, and his articles have appeared in various written and digital publications such as Yahoo Sports, Testosterone Nation, MyFitnessPal and Bodybuilding.com. Prior to his coaching career, Tony played baseball at Saint Michael's College, a small Division II school in Vermont, where he played catcher and led the team in home runs and slugging percentage as a senior   Links: https://bonvecstrength.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonvec_strength/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BonvecStrength YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TonyBonvechio

Max Miller is the Complex Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Mariners. He is from Parkersburg, WV and graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Cedarville University in 2021. Max is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.Topics covered in this episode:-Finding success at work and at home-Advice for others on how to win relationships-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"This is a relationship business. And that goes well beyond just baseball. Strength and conditioning in general, it's a relationship business" (5:53)-"I think to succeed in this industry, relationships are of critical importance" (7:34)-"Always close the loop" (13:28)If you'd like to learn more from Max, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@maxmiller_6

Max Miller is the Complex Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Mariners. He is from Parkersburg, WV and graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Cedarville University in 2021. Max is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey and best professional baseball story-Programs and athlete buy-in-Working the Arizona Complex League and the newer Bridge LeagueQuotes:-"Whatever it is I just wanted to be in baseball" (3:27)-"The things that bring the program to life, I think, are probably more important than the X's and O's of the specific program" (7:07)-"The goal is by the time they move up to the next level, they are familiar and proficient with our big rock movements" (18:16)If you'd like to learn more from Max, you can follow him on social media:Instagram:@maxmiller_6

Antonio Squillante is the Head of Performance and Training USA Cycling Track Sprint Program as well as serving as a board of director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He joined the show to talk all things training, especially VBT. Sit back and enjoy this convo!___Strength Coaches CEUs

In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, host Josh Kosnick sits down with Brian Kula, the founder of Kula Sports Performance (KSP), to explore the cutting-edge methods of athletic development. With 28 years of experience in coaching, Brian has worked with thousands of athletes, including National Champions, All-Americans, and professionals like Christian McCaffrey.The discussion delves into Brian's innovative Speed Based Performance System, which focuses on developing faster, stronger, and more efficient athletes. Beyond physical conditioning, Brian shares his approach to mental performance and its crucial role in achieving success on and off the field.Key topics covered include:- Brian's journey from a family of coaches to founding Kula Sports Performance- The holistic approach to athlete development, incorporating physical, mental, and spiritual growth- Success stories ranging from high school athletes to Olympic hopefuls- The evolving role of technology in training and its future impact- Essential leadership qualities every coach should possessGuest Bio:Brian Kula is the founder of Kula Sports Performance (KSP), where he has dedicated his career to maximizing athletic potential. With 28 years of experience, Brian has worked with National Champions, All-Americans, and professional athletes across various sports. His holistic approach to development emphasizes both physical and mental performance, and his Speed Based Performance System has been instrumental in the success of his athletes. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado and is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.Connect with Brian Kula:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kula-9bbb24170/Website: https://www.kulasp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briankula/Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kulasportsperformance/Host Bio:Josh Kosnick is a dedicated entrepreneur, coach, and EOS Implementer who's passionate about helping others live more intentional and fulfilling lives. As the founder of Kairos Coaching & Consulting, Josh combines his extensive experience in leadership with a deep commitment to personal growth. He also hosts the Spartan Leadership Podcast, where he shares insights on leadership, mindset, and resilience. Grounded in faith and driven by a desire to make a lasting impact, Josh challenges his clients to align their values with their professional and personal goals, leading to true fulfillment.Connect with Josh Kosnick:Website: https://joshkosnick.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshkosnick/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jkos9Upcoming Events:Rhino Boot Camp - Visit https://joshkosnick.com/rhino for more informationAffiliate Links:1st Phorm - https://1stphorm.coCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

Ian Jeffreys PhD, FNSCA, FUKSCA, RSCC*E, PGCE, CSCS*D, ASCC, NSCA-CPT*D.Ian is an internationally renowned and award winning coach, educator and author and is regarded as a world authority in the development of speed & agility and conditioning for team sports, where his unique Gamespeed system and RAMP warm-up protocols have been adopted by a wide range of coaches and organisations. He is currently the Academic Director of Setanta College a world-renowned sports education provider based in Ireland and the owner of All-Pro Performance based in Brecon Wales. He is an Emeritus Professor in strength and conditoning and consults extensively with several professional sports organisations. Ian has worked with athletes, clubs and sports organisations in over 20 countries around the world.Ian is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and has been re-certified with Distinction (*D) in both categories. He is an Emeritus Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC*E). He was the NSCA's High School Professional of the Year in 2006, the first time the award had ever been presented to a coach working outside the United States. This was awarded for his pioneering work in developing a Performance Academy for youth athletes which produced numerous international performers and championship teams. In July 2009 Ian was awarded a Fellowship by the NSCA, for his outstanding contributions to the industry. He was on the Board of Directors of the NSCA between 2016 and 2019 and was the organisation's Vice President between 2018 and 2019.Ian is a Founder member of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association and was a member of the Board of Directors from the organisation's inception in 2004 through to 2013 being Vice Chairman for part of that time. He was made a fellow of the UKSCA in recognition of his services to the organisation and is also an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC), an assessor and a tutor for the UKSCA. He is on the advisory board to the Korean Strength and Conditioning Association, the Polish Strength and Conditioning Association and the Shanghai Sports Institute. Ian has authored ten books Total Soccer Fitness, A Coaches Guide to Enhancing Recovery - The Performance Lifestyle, Gamespeed first and second editions, Developing Speed, Soccer Speed, Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance first and second editions, the Warm-Up and Effective Coaching in Strength and Conditioning. He has authored over 25 book chapters and numerous strength and conditioning articles which have featured in the leading international Journals. He is the Editor of the UKSCA Journal, “Professional Strength and Conditioning” and is on the Editorial Board for the NSCA's Strength and Conditioning Journal, and the Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. Ian is a much sought-after Conference Presenter and has given keynote presentations and hosted high performance workshops at a host of major conferences around the world.

Dr. Escalante is currently a Professor of Kinesiology and Assistant Dean for the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino. He is a scholar in the areas of exercise science, sports nutrition, and sports medicine. His research interests include sports nutrition/supplementation, body composition assessment, physique enhancement, and sports injury prevention/rehabilitation. Dr. Escalante has over 75 peer-reviewed publications and abstracts in the fields of exercise science, sports nutrition, sports medicine, and kinesiology. He regularly presents at regional, national, and international conferences on his research and serves as a sports nutrition/exercise science consultant to various companies in the health/fitness/sports supplement space. Additionally, he has served as an expert witness in the areas of sports nutrition and sports medicine. Dr. Escalante has secured over $150,000 of internal funding to support his teaching and research as well as over $5 million in external funding as principal investigator or co-investigator through various businesses and agencies, inclusive of the US Department of Education and the US Department of Veteran Affairs. Dr. Escalante holds a BS in Athletic Training with a Biology minor and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing and Healthcare Management from the University of La Verne. He also received a Doctor of Science in Athletic Training from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and is certified as an athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA), a strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and as a Sports Nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). In 2021, Dr. Escalante became one of only 36 fellows (out 36,000+ members) of the ISSN for his contributions in the field of sport nutrition. Dr. Escalante is an active member of the NATA, NSCA, and the ISSN. He serves as a reviewer and associate editor for the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN), Vice-President for the ISSN, and chair of the NSCA Bodybuilding and Fitness Special Interest Group. He also serves as a reviewer for 8 major journals including the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and the British Journal of Nutrition. Dr. Escalante also has over 50 publications in mainstream fitness magazines and websites including Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers, Bodybuilding.com, Muscular Development, and MuscleMag International Magazine. He has appeared on television, radio shows, and podcasts discussing fitness, health, bodybuilding, and performance enhancement drugs. He has been a competitive bodybuilder since 2000, a bodybuilding/physique coach since 2004, and was a bodybuilding judge and/or sports medicine provider for MuscleContest International from 2010-2019. Prior to going into higher level education, Dr. Escalante owned and operated an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy and personal training business for 18 years and was an owner/operator of 2 World Gym franchises. He also served as interim head athletic trainer for East Los Angeles Community College, was a fitness/health consultant for the US Department of Defense, and was the Chief Operating Officer and Sports Medicine Coordinator for a large physical therapy/sports medicine practice in Southern California. Over the course of his 20+ year career, Dr. Escalante has had the opportunity to train, treat, coach, and/or consult with thousands of athletes and non-athletes alike inclusive of professional athletes in the NFL, MLB, NBA, LPGA, Olympians, and IFBB bodybuilders/physique competitors. Work with RAPID Health Optimization Dr. Guillermo Escalante on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Tara is a true fitness enthusiast and has been a personal trainer for 21 years. She loves science and uses the latest research to help her clients understand the why behind the health and wellness programs that she provides. Tara earned a Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science from BYU-Hawaii and M.S. Human Movement: Sports Conditioning at Still University of Health Sciences.  Tara has expertinse in Strength and Conditioning, Pre-Post Natal Fitness, and Rebranding Wellness. As a plus size personal trainer, she is rewriting what society says is “the health standard.” If you are interested in working with Tara, she offers in-person and virtual coaching. Connect with her on Instagram.    If you are interested in The Ultimate Health and Fitness Assessment, connect with her here: https://mailchi.mp/389ca2390968/fitness-assessment   Get Tara's Book, Hot Mess to Hot Mom. Tara's Bio: Tara De Leon is a personal trainer, professor of Health, Fitness and Exercise Studies, podcaster, speaker, and author. Tara has helped hundreds of women feel badass and confident by teaching them how to lift weights and get strong, healthy, and empowered. Tara teaches women to take up space and to stop apologizing for their bodies. Specializing in fitness for fertility, prenatal and postnatal fitness, she loves helping moms go from hot mess to hot mom. Tara is passionate about health and fitness and strives to constantly improve herself to better help her clients.   Tara has a master's degree in Human Movement from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Brigham Young University-Hawaii, and maintains 14 other advanced certifications pertaining to fitness, wellness, and lifestyle. She has won “Best Personal Trainer” twice, “Best Lifestyle Coach” once, and has been voted “Best Prenatal Fitness Coach” four years in a row by What's Up Annapolis Magazine. She is a nominee for Personal Trainer of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.   When Tara is not working, you can find her eating sushi or tacos, going for walks, baking, and spending time on the Chesapeake Bay with her husband, Marcus, their 3-year-old son, Maverick, and their Aussie pup, Chula.   If you are interested in working with Tara, reach out to set up a free consultation. She would love to help you thrive as the HOT mom that you are.   Let's connect and keep the conversation going! Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition