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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we navigate the impact of seed oils on your health and how to make healthier choices with Dr. Cate Shanahan. You'll hear us discuss: 1. The "hateful eight" toxic seed oils impacting your health 2. The impact of seed oils on mitochondria and hormones 3. Seed oils and menopause 4. Prioritizing nutritious foods over seed oils Dr. Cate Shanahan is a leading expert in nutrition and human metabolism with more than 20 years of clinical experience and a New York Times bestselling author of "The FatBurn Fix," "Deep Nutrition," and "Food Rules." Her specialty is addressing the root causes of metabolic damage and inflammation, which can lead to issues like autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer, and accelerated aging. Alongside Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, Dr. Cate created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and helped develop a partnership between Whole Foods Market and multiple NBA teams. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we navigate the impact of seed oils on your health and how to make healthier choices with Dr. Cate Shanahan. You'll hear us discuss: 1. The "hateful eight" toxic seed oils impacting your health 2. The impact of seed oils on mitochondria and hormones 3. Seed oils and menopause 4. Prioritizing nutritious foods over seed oils Dr. Cate Shanahan is a leading expert in nutrition and human metabolism with more than 20 years of clinical experience and a New York Times bestselling author of "The FatBurn Fix," "Deep Nutrition," and "Food Rules." Her specialty is addressing the root causes of metabolic damage and inflammation, which can lead to issues like autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer, and accelerated aging. Alongside Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, Dr. Cate created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and helped develop a partnership between Whole Foods Market and multiple NBA teams. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

SummaryIn this conversation, Tim DiFrancesco, former head strength coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, shares insights and experiences from his time in the NBA. He talks about working with Kobe, Pau, Steve Nash, Metta Sandiford-Artest, and other NBA legends. He emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and open-mindedness in achieving success. Tim discusses the challenges of building trust with players and managing different training approaches. He also highlights the significance of recovery methods, such as float tanks, and the common training mistakes basketball players make. Tim shares his favorite lifts, his favorite Lakers player to work with, and his hobbies.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background00:25 The Importance of a Growth Mindset03:22 Building Trust with Players06:01 Working with Players' Personal Trainers09:41 Challenges of Managing Different Training Approaches10:03 Kobe Bryant's Work Ethic and Recovery14:55 Recovery Methods in the NBA15:54 The Benefits of Float Tanks18:32 Players' Work Ethic and Mindset21:20 Focus on Injury Prevention and Durability24:26 Best and Worst Parts of Working with the Lakers27:00 Impressive Non-Star Players28:24 Changes in Training Basketball Players30:49 Common Training Mistakes32:45 Changes in Nutrition Approach34:05 Recommended Supplements35:29 Favorite Lifts36:44 Favorite Lakers Player Worked With37:27 Coolest Celebrity Interaction38:59 Favorite Movie of All Time39:25 Hobbies Outside of Work40:10 The Basketball Strong Podcast44:49 Where to Find Tim DiFrancescoConnect with Tim:Website | https://www.tdathletesedge.com/Twitter | https://twitter.com/tdathletesedge?lang=enInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/tdathletesedge/?hl=enLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-difrancesco-29502710Connect with Cory: Website | https://www.prepathletics.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics Email | coryheitz@gmail.com Phone | 859-317-1166 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast: iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-athletics-podcast/id1546265809?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6CAKbXFiIOhoHinzsReYbJ Amazon | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c37179d-3371-47f9-9d97-fd569e8802a7/prep-athletics-basketball-podcast #AmazonMusic Google Podcasts | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M2YwZTZkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw About Me Cory Heitz is the Founder and President of PREP Athletics. He has been helpi...

Dr Cate has emerged as a leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition & Food Rules She was Endorsed by popular athletes such as NBA players Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, & Steve Blake after re-engineering the entire diet and food process habits for the LA Lakers After getting her BS in biology from Rutgers University, she trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University's graduate school before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for ten years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient's culinary habits. She applied her learning and experiences in all these scientific fields to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Together with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and helped forge a partnership between Whole Foods Market and numerous NBA teams. In May of 2018 she begin  Director of Metabolic Health for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, a progressive, family-run company interested in saving money by the betterment of health. DrCate.comJoin us on the GCP to unleash the unadulterated & object truth with Dr. Cate!

On the podcast with me this week to discuss strength training and durability is Dr. Tim DiFrancesco. Tim has a bachelors in Exercise Science & Athletic Training and a doctorate in Physical Therapy, and spent over 6 years as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.  After leaving the NBA, Tim developed TD Athlete's Edge, a nationally renowned performance facility known for its scientific approach to training, nutrition, and recovery. He was a previous guest where we discussed how lifting can help you reach your potential as a runner, and today we are introducing a new program to help you do just that: Run Strong. Tim and I have worked together to build a durability program that will keep you healthy and maximize your running performances. We're offering a special launch discount of 15% with code RUNSTRONG15 that's valid through Sunday, December 10. Go here to check out the program and everything that's included. In addition to introducing our newest program, Tim and I also discuss: Why durability needs to be built and be runner specific What it means to balance an acute and chronic workload  Why strength training allows you to make more “mistakes” in your running How resistance training improves tissue performance and running economy Using complementary strength training to make your running feel better The zones of lower body durability Enjoy our conversation and learn how you can Run Strong! Links & Resources from the Show: Follow Tim and TD Athletes Edge on Instagram Listen to my previous episode with Tim Learn more about Run Strong (save 15% with code RUNSTRONG15 through Sunday, 12/10!) Thank you DrinkLMNT! A big thanks to DrinkLMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at DrinkLMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best.  DrinkLMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. My favorite flavor is watermelon salt, but citrus salt is also a banger. I'm drinking one a day now to help me get enough fluids in our dry Colorado air. It's tasty and delicious and I find that I'm not peeing every 45 minutes throughout the day, which might be an indication I wasn't eating enough sodium. There's now mounting evidence that higher sodium intake levels are not unhealthy – and athletes need substantially more than your typical sedentary person. Of course, ask your doctor if you're worried. But for those athletes running outside in the heat, an electrolyte replacement makes a lot of sense. So check out DrinkLMNT to try their new flavor or get a free sampler pack. Thank You Previnex! After resisting most supplements for the better part of my life, I'm cautiously changing my tune. I'm less than a year from being a Masters runner and in my personal life, I'm optimizing for longevity. I want to be my healthiest self for as long as possible and I'm excited to partner with Previnex to make that happen. Previnex uses the most bioavailable, clinically tested ingredients, the optimal form and dose of each ingredient, pharmaceutical grade manufacturing, testing of raw ingredients and finished products. For every purchase you make, they also donate vitamins to kids in need. I've been taking their Immune Support and multivitamin over the last month and  I feel great. I have more energy and clarity, not to mention peace of mind that I'm giving my body what it needs.  I believe Previnex works and I hope you experience the same benefits as I do. Use code jason15 for 15% off your order at Previnex!  

Strength and conditioning for young pro athletes isn't easy, but because they're bouncy and resilient, you can experiment more to find a line of best fit. But what about when you're training older athletes aged 35 and up, either in the general population or a pro sports setting? That's the question legendary strength coach answers in this podcast. In this part 2, he and former Lakers S&C coach Tim DiFrancesco discuss:Why you should make a “who's smarter than me?” list and then seek those people out to learn from them How he approached coaching veteran athletes with the Boston Red SoxWhy the most important question to ask is “Does this hurt” and any answer other than “no” means “yes”What the number one reason is for older athletes getting hurt and how to avoid itWhy over-valuing your own knowledge leads to under-networking Which exercises he typically avoids with veteran athletesWhy a coach needs to be an effective face reader and active listenerHow being a bouncer and bartender gave him the soft skills needed for coachingWhich coaches and PTs he sought out for mentoring and who he recommends todayRead Mike's new book, Designing Strength Training Programs and Facilities (2nd edition), check out his articles at strengthcoach.com, and follow him at @mboyle1959 on Twitter and @michael_boyle1959 on Instagram 

Ax throwing. Log balancing. Carrying kettlebells through the forest. Standup paddling. Visitors to Gray Cook's lake cabin invariably do some activities that might seem unconventional at first but actually train every major movement pattern and then some. Gray applies a similar real-world lens to the movement and function assessments that he co-created for athletes, including the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Functional Capacity Screen (FCS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). When Basketball Strong co-host Tim DiFrancesco was the S&C coach for the Lakers, he used these screens to identify the gaps in their movement literacy so that he could make them more durable on the court. Gray's practices are used across the NBA and in many college and high school programs, and his movement philosophies and practices offer coaches, parents, and players at every level the chance to reduce the risk of injury, increase strength, power, balance, and speed, and play the game better for longer. In this episode, Gray shares: What movement patterns and exercises are best suited to basketball players and other tall athletesHow to improve balance, squatting, rotation, jumping, and more What S+C coaches, PTs, ATs and other professionals can do to help players with ACL injuries avoid getting hurt againWhat “functional” training does and doesn't meanWhich physical qualities should be developed to make basketball players more durable and how the FMS can help identify weaknesses that can be turned into strengthsHow John Wooden ensured his UCLA teams were fresher than their opponents in the fourth quarterClick here to read Gray's books and articles, find seminars and other resources on the Functional Movement website, and keep an eye out for Gray's new book, The Business of Movement.

Stan Van Gundy recently tweeted about how injuries and games missed are way up despite NBA load management and teams having bigger medical and performance staffs. Basketball Strong co-host and former Lakers S&C coach Tim DiFrancesco (@tdathletesedge) replied that SVG is right, but 80s and 90s players didn't grow up playing year-round AAU and spending off court time on their phones or with skills trainers, which affects durability. Veteran strength coach Mike Boyle responded: “Too many games too early. The mileage on these guys is way up by the time they get to the professional level. Plus more strength coaches doesn't necessarily mean more players lifting.”Over a 40-year career, Mike has coached everyone from high school to college to pro athletes, including the World Series-winning Boston Red Sox. So if anyone's qualified to identify root issues in youth sports that bear bad fruit in the big leagues and then propose practical solutions, it's him.  In this episode, Mike reveals:·       Why early youth sports specialization doesn't work·       What a more well-rounded and responsible approach to developing young athletes looks like·       How 2 strength sessions per week/100 per year increase the durability of young athletes & NBA players alike·       Why pro players are often like a broken bottle held together by the label & what teams and coaches can do about it·       How going back to basics with jumping/landing, sprinting, lifting, and throwing creates a solid foundation for athletic development and reduces preventable injuriesDive deeper into Mike's expertise on strengthcoach.com and bodybyboyle.com, follow him at @mboyle1959 on Twitter and @michael_boyle1959 on Instagram, and listen to him and Anthony Renna on the Strength Coach Podcast.

In practice, Sean Light could often make every free throw. So why was it that in college basketball games he felt frozen at the line, while his brother could pitch 102 miles an hour at Fenway Park with no problem? It was questions like this that Sean sought to answer as he served as a strength coach with the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks.As he observed minor leaguers over the long, 162-game season, there were a lot of counterintuitive patterns, like nonchalant players making it to the majors while hard workers struggled. It wasn't until Sean joined Basketball Strong co-host Tim DiFrancesco at the Lakers that he started making connections between the brain, nervous system, and performance. He has since built such insights into evidence-based systems of excellence through Weight Room Wealth.In this episode, Sean shares:·       How he helped NBA players like Brandon Ingram unlock their full performance potential·       What you can do to stay calm on the court and in life·       Why managing threat perception is key to being your best·       How to harness neuroscience to groove new habits·       Which 3 steps will help you make focus your default state·       The funniest Randy “Big Unit” Johnson story you've never heardLearn more about Sean's unique approach to the neuroscience of business and sports performance at www.weightroomwealth.com and on his Twitter feed @SLight20.

When someone has been an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach in the NBA, D-League (now the G League) and the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), you might assume they've worked in basketball forever. But in Zeshaun Mirza's case, his professional journey began by jumping out of a plane. Signing up for the US Army out of high school, Zeshaun took an extra $300 a month to become a paratrooper attached to an artillery unit. Transport aircraft would drop two-ton howitzer guns and he'd parachute out to work on the trucks that pulled them.After serving his country, Zeshaun decided to pursue his dream of going to college to become an athletic trainer. Meeting Bakersfield Jam head coach Will Voight while working a tryout, Zeshaun got his break when the team needed to replace head athletic trainer and Basketball Strong Podcast co-host Tim DiFrancesco, who was headed to work with Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and the LA Lakers. After a baptism of fire, he stayed with the team for 4 years, before being offered the chance of a lifetime to join the Guangdong Southern Tigers in China as head strength and conditioning coach. Several seasons later, Zeshaun returned to the US, where he trained NBA All-Star Devin Booker for two summers, served the New Orleans Pelicans as an athletic trainer, and worked with James Johnson. During this time, he realized that basketball players needed portable training, mobility, and warmup tools in a convenient, travel-friendly package, and created the Z Kit.  In this episode, Zeshaun shares:·       How his military service taught him attention to detail, courage under pressure, and situational awareness·       Why these qualities served him well when he started working in professional basketball·       How working as a strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainer, and in other performance roles made him more versatile·       What he learned about the art of coaching while learning Mandarin and embedding in Chinese culture·       Why thinking ahead, not taking things personally, and confidence are keys to success in basketball and lifeStay tuned to Zeshaun's Instagram feed @zeshaun.mirza and up your game with the Z Kit at https://thezkit.com/ or on Instagram via @thezkit 

In this episode, Allistair gets to chat with former LA Lakers S&C Coach, Tim DiFrancesco. Tim spent between 2011-2017 with one of the most successful NBA franchises. During his time there he got to work with players such as Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash. In this episode, Allistair asks Tim about Kobe's leadership style, his relenetless work ethic and much more. 

To excel on the court, basketball players need to master individual skills like shooting, ball handling, and rebounding, as well as how to play offense and defense as a team. But to handle the demands of contact with opponents, jumping and landing, accelerating and decelerating, and changing direction, they need to bulletproof their bodies off the court. Recently, Basketball Strong co-host/former Lakers strength coach Tim DiFrancesco and S&C coach Michelle Boland had a great conversation about the nuances of preparing basketball players to be durable and maximize their athleticism sustainably. In this episode, Michelle and Tim share: How contrasting the high power and speed output of the game with slower tempo training Why training your hips and core to work together is key to sports performanceWhat you can do to better absorb force How tension can restrict movement and why your body must open up before it closesWhat the 5+1 lower body zones are and how to load them to reduce injury riskWhy repeatability of sub-maximal efforts will better prepare you for the game than one-rep maxesTo learn more about training basketball players and other athletes to be more durable and perform better for longer, follow Michelle on Instagram, check out her website. 

You are an ATHLETE! Don't believe me? Then you need to listen to this latest episode of The Well Aware Podcast where Andi speaks with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco; former Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers….YES, that LA Lakers!!.... and the founder of TD Athletes Edge, a Strength & Conditioning facility focused on performance-based training, nutrition and recovery for athletes of all levels!! Tim and Andi discuss how the methods he used to train the elite Basketball players of the NBA, can be applied to YOU. Tim is one of the hosts of THE BASKETBALL STRONG PODCAST (click here to listen). Tim explains how everyone can be “Basketball Strong”! If you would like to learn more about Mind Over Food or The Well Aware Podcast visit mindoverfood.com. Please like and follow at: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn You can reach Tim at: Instagram, The Basketball Strong Podcast, TDAE website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-over-food/message

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY What does it take to be a great leader? Dr. Jim Afremow and Phil White take you inside the minds of some of the greatest leaders in history and discover how they prepare, perform, and prevail There are already hundreds of leadership experts (preaching almost the same ideas) out there, but Dr. Jim Afremow and Phil White prove that there's more to learn— and that's exactly what we delve into in this episode!  Dr. Jim Afremow is a sought-after mental skills coach, licensed professional counselor, and author of “The Champion's Mind.” He was the sports psychologist for Arizona State University for 10 years and also served as the peak performance coordinator for the San Francisco Giants. Meanwhile, Phil White is an Emmy-nominated writer and co-host of the Basketball Strong Podcast with Tim DiFrancesco and Champion Conversations Podcast with Jim Afremow. Jim and Phil are the authors of "The Leader's Mind: How Great Leaders Prepare, Perform, and Prevail."  If you're looking for a way to become a better leader, Jim and Phil have got you covered. Listen in as we go inside the minds of the great leaders in history, the questions you should ask yourself to become a great leader, and— once and for all— the answer to the question: are leaders born or made? We'll cover all that and more, so don't miss it! If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don't have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  

Coaches and Fitness professionals listen up! You are going love this episode!Doctor Tim DiFrancesco from TD Athletes Edge joins us for this powerful episode. We got insight on his time as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the LA Lakers (2011-2017). During that time, he was also working on building his business online. After leaving the Lakers in 2017, he dedicated his full-time efforts to building TD Athletes Edge with his team.Tim's past experiences and processes gives a greater understanding of what has helped him to grow professionally and with his business.You will also learn how he manages his time as a professional and business owner. The best way to learn and master things in our work and life is to put in the reps.  Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. About Today's GuestTIMOTHY DIFRANCESCODoctor Tim DiFrancesco is the President & Founder of TD Athletes Edge. He graduated from Endicott College in 2003 with his B.S. in Exercise Science & Athletic Training. He went on to the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2006. Upon graduation, Tim spent 3 years working as a physical therapist in the outpatient sports medicine clinic setting.From 2009-2011, Tim held the position of Head Athletic Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA-Developmental League. In December of 2011, he was named the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. While traveling with the Lakers for over 6 seasons from 2011-2017, Tim built TD Athletes Edge. It all started as a series of online channels for top fitness and health guidance. After leaving the Lakers in 2017, he dedicated his full-time efforts to building TD Athletes Edge with his team. TD Athletes Edge is nationally renowned for its evidence-based and scientific approach to training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.WEBSITE    |     PODCAST     |    INSTAGRAM      |     FACEBOOK    |    YOUTUBEJoin the Facebook community!Are you a new fitness entrepreneur looking to attract clients? Maybe you're looking to dial in your messaging? Or perhaps you're experienced and looking to scale your business?Head on over to Facebook, and request access to my Online Marketing for Fitness Professionals group. Post an introduction about yourself, ask some questions, or let us celebrate your wins with you.BSimpsonFitnessLinks & Coaching Opportunities Beverley Simpson's PT Profit Formula & PT Profit Accelerator- PT Profit Formula is a 12-week step-by-step community coaching program utilizing a proven process to help you build an effective, repeatable system that consistently generates leads and customers inside your fitness business so that you can fill your client schedule and sell out your products.- If you're ready to take the next step, then PT Profit Accelerator is the program for you! Accelerator is 12-month coaching mastermind intensive designed for high performing health and wellness professionals who are ready to scale to multiple six figures without working harder. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beverleysimpson.substack.com

We've already seen multiple All-Stars and key role players go down in the NBA Playoffs. You might be wondering why seemingly indestructible athletes in their prime are getting hurt at this pivotal time in the pro basketball calendar, whether injury rates are higher now than back in the day, and what can be done to minimize the chances of getting hurt.In which case, you'll enjoy this episode, as former Lakers S+C coach Tim DiFrancesco gives an insider's view into: Why consistently loading muscles and connective tissues with resistance training keeps them resilientHow NBA players pick their spots for when to push and when to back off during the seasonWhat factors NBA performance and medical staff when making load management decisionsWhy a combination of increased playoff intensity and volume plus decreased load exposure increases injury riskWhat it means to earn your recovery and why you can't simply swap hard work for restKeep tuning in to the show for more locker room insights into the inner workings of NBA playoff basketball and get exclusive extra context on TD's Instagram feed. 

Tim DiFrancesco joins Aaron Guyett for today's LivingFit Show. In December of 2011, Tim was named the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. While traveling with the Lakers for over 6 seasons from 2011-2017, Tim built TD Athletes Edge which he still operates and manages today. 

The Dallas Mavericks' All-Star Luka Doncic was putting up MVP-like numbers in the final few weeks of the regular season. But then in the final game against the San Antonio Spurs, he went down with what has been confirmed to be a calf strain. Now the Mavs face a worrying wait ahead of their first-round matchup in the Western Conference playoffs against Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz.bIn this episode, former Lakers strength coach Tim DiFrancesco breaks down:Which muscles make up the calfHow calf strains are graded and the return-to-play timeline for eachWhy Luka's style might allow him to get back on the court sooner than a high flying playerWhat setbacks are common in rehabbing a calf strainWhich exercises can help a player come back and not get re-injuredKeep listening for weekly episodes related to NBA injuries during the playoffs, and check out TD's Instagram feed for more info on treating and reducing the risk of common issues. 

LeBron James is having yet another stellar season for the Lakers, leading the NBA in scoring at 30.3 points per game, along with 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists. But after missing time with knee and abdominal issues earlier in the year, he is now out with an ankle sprain. A star in the making at the other end of his career, the Cleveland Cavaliers' sensational Evan Mobley is a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year. But when he came down on the foot of the Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner, Evan suffered a similar injury to LeBron and is now stuck on the sideline. In this episode, Basketball Strong co-host and former Lakers S+C coach Tim DiFrancesco breaks down:How LeBron and Evan's injuries are similar but differentWhat all three grades of ankle sprain and why RICE is no longer the go-to treatmentWhy LeBron's injury history enables him to play through painHow the Lakers' and Cavs' races for playoff and play-in spots factor into LeBron and Evan's returns to the lineupWhich exercises you anyone can do to speed up recovery from an ankle sprainStay dialed into the Basketball Strong Podcast for more episodes about treating and reducing the risk of injury, and check out TD's Instagram feed to see videos, tips, and more. 

Do you introduce yourself as Coach or Clinician? Dr. Tim DiFrancesco is a Doctor of Physical Therapy that prefers "Coach". Whether working with a high performing athlete or an everyday person who needs help and reassurance- listen to learn why the "Coach" title helps Tim empower people most. Doctor Tim DiFrancesco is the President & Founder of TD Athletes Edge. He graduated from Endicott College in 2003 with his B.S. in Exercise Science & Athletic Training. He went on to the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2006. Upon graduation, Tim spent 3 years working as a physical therapist in the outpatient sports medicine clinic setting.From 2009-2011, Tim held the position of Head Athletic Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA-Developmental League. In December of 2011, he was named the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. While traveling with the Lakers for over 6 seasons from 2011-2017, Tim built TD Athletes Edge. It all started as a series of online channels for top fitness and health guidance. After leaving the Lakers in 2017, he dedicated his full-time efforts to building TD Athletes Edge with his team. TD Athletes Edge is nationally renowned for its evidence-based and scientific approach to training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. - Follow Dr. DiFrancesco on Instagram at @tdathletesedge - Listen to The Basketball Strong Podcast, hosted by Dr. DiFrancesco HERE. This podcast is not just for basketball junkies. It is for anyone who wants to learn how to be Basketball Strong on and off the court through a combination of human stories and science.Learn about physical therapy services at Reload hereLearn about fitness services at Reload hereIG: @reload.ptDiggin' the intro/outro jam? Check out my friend, Joe Spinelli on SoundCloud! 

Former Strength and Conditioning Coach of The Los Angeles Lakers, Dr. Tim DiFrancesco, joins in to talk about his path to the L.A. Lakers, working with Kobe Bryant, athletic performance, and more! Find Dr. TIm DiFrancesco on Instagram @TDAthletesEdge Find Combo on Instagram @OneTwoCombo

18-time NBA All-Star. Five-time NBA champion. 2-time Finals MVP. Kobe Bryant's legacy as the greatest player since Michael Jordan is unparalleled. Most of what has been said about Kobe has been through third parties, but Basketball Strong Podcast co-host Tim DiFrancesco had the blessing of coaching Kobe up close over four years with the Lakers.In this episode, Tim and co-host Phil White discuss eight lessons for basketball and life that Kobe taught TD. Listen on and you will discover an intimate portrait of:·      A pre-game story you have never heard about Kobe fighting through back pain to play at Madison Square Gard·      A surprising truth about Kobe and self-doubt alongside insecurities ·      What drove the Mamba Mentality·       How Kobe and TD often worked out in the middle of the night·       Who was able to get into Kobe's inner circle and the level of trust it took to do so·       Why the Black Mamba is so much more than a nickname·       What TD misses most about Kobe (RIP Mamba and G)Check out more of TD's courtside Kobe memories on his Instagram feed and in THIS blog post written by TD. 

There's no doubt that Olympic lifting can help athletes build strength, speed, and power. But having successfully prepared players at every level from prep school to the pros, former Lakers S&C coach, TD Athletes Edge founder, and Basketball Strong Podcast co-host Dr. Tim DiFrancesco has seen that the risks often outweigh the rewards. Because of their long spines, legs, and arms, basketball players' bodies are typically ill-suited to the demands of the snatch and clean and jerk. Unlike some other team sports, they also need to develop fine motor skills. Plus, it can take years to master Olympic lifting, not to mention the difficulty of supervising large groups of players with just one or two sets of coaches' eyes. In addition to detailing such issues in more depth, TD provides viable alternatives to the Olympic lifts that every coach can put into practice. In this episode, TD shares: Why basketball players' bodies aren't usually suited to the snatch and clean and jerkHow S+C programs designed for football often don't translate well to basketball teamsWhy the steep learning curve of Olympic lifting - which is its own sport - is problematicWhat kinds of hinging and overhead pressing coaches can have basketball players perform instead of the Olympic lifts to provide the durability needed to excel on the courtWhich modalities can provide comparable increases in power, strength, and jumping ability without the downsidesHow and why TD talked Kobe out of Olympic lifts late in his career Learn more about developing basketball players' durability with the Basketball Strong online training program and TD's Instagram feed. 

Many fans refer to Gary Vitti as a Lakers legend. He doesn't describe himself that way - but it is well known that he has worked with many legends over his 32-year NBA career. During his tenure as Head Athletic Trainer, the team won 12 Western Conference Championships and eight NBA Championships. When he started in 1984, he was a one-man show, the first person at practice and games and the last one to leave. Since that time, iconic films and photos dot the media from network highlights to magazine covers. The job went beyond health care to personal relationships with some of the greatest champions to walk the planet.As a fixture on the first seat of the bench you can imagine, Vitti has seen, heard, and been part of unforgettable achievements and historical defeats. He distilled many of these into his brilliant book, 32 Years of Titles and Tears From the Best Seat in the House: What I Learned About Happiness, Greatness, Leadership and the Evolution of Sports Science.In this episode, you'll hear Gary share:·       The greatest Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leadership story you've never heard·       What it was like working for Pat Riley·       How he put humility into action by washing player uniforms, coordinating travel, and doing many other things a Head Athletic Trainer in today's NBA would never have to tackle·       What made the Big 3 of Magic Johnson, Kareem, and James Worthy tick·       Who his favorite “glue guys” were during his long Lakers tenure·       His definition of being physically BASKETBALL STRONG·       Why he hired Basketball Strong co-host Tim DiFrancesco to be head strength and conditioning coach of the LakersLearn more about Gary's work by following him on Instagram and buy his book: 32 Years of Titles & Tears from the Best Seat in the House: https://www.amazon.com/Years-Titles-Tears-Best-House/dp/1686866704 

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 59 with co-hosts Lachlan Wilmot and Jordi Taylor. Today’s guest is Tim DiFrancesco, Director of TD Athlete Edge and former Los Angles Lakers Head S&C. Tim spent 7 seasons with the Lakers and provides us with a unique behind the scenes of the inner workings of what goes on in the NBA and some of his systems and principles when training the NBA athlete. In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts and lessons on beginning in the G League to the NBA, being creative on the road when chasing load, getting buy in from athletes that aren’t “big lifters”, how NBA organisations keep S&C coaches accountable, things Tim would do different in today’s changing game style, the key physical qualities of an NBA athlete, his work with the legendary Kobe Bryant, the transition from pro sport to the private sector plus a whole lot more. ore. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for both coaches and athletes looking deeper into the NBA and approaching training sessions from a communication and coaching presence standpoint. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 59 with co-hosts Lachlan Wilmot and Jordi Taylor. Today’s guest is Tim DiFrancesco, Director of TD Athlete Edge and former Los Angles Lakers Head S&C. Tim spent 7 seasons with the Lakers and provides us with a unique behind the scenes of the inner workings of what goes on in the NBA and some of his systems and principles when training the NBA athlete. In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts and lessons on beginning in the G League to the NBA, being creative on the road when chasing load, getting buy in from athletes that aren’t “big lifters”, how NBA organisations keep S&C coaches accountable, things Tim would do different in today’s changing game style, the key physical qualities of an NBA athlete, his work with the legendary Kobe Bryant, the transition from pro sport to the private sector plus a whole lot more. ore. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for both coaches and athletes looking deeper into the NBA and approaching training sessions from a communication and coaching presence standpoint. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Tim DiFrancesco is the president and founder of TD Athletes Edge. He's the former Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. TD Athletes Edge is renowned for its scientific approach to training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiastsTim's Incredible Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tdathletesedge/Basketball Strong Podcasthttps://www.basketballstrongpodcast.com/Why Plantar Fasciitis is often misdiagnosedSolutionsLoad / strengthen w/ a towel Fasciitis fighter toolhttps://www.fasciitisfighter.com.au/Working through discomfort is necessaryShoot for 5 out of 10 on a pain scaleHeel raises and variations are key exercisesWhy Dr's default to ‘stop' healing vs prescribing ‘recovery' based activitiesWhy you need to look @ 10 - 12 weeks when it comes to recoveryThe dangers of ‘1 size fits all classes'Tim's ‘Galvanizing' moment that sparked his passionsTim goes full steam ahead after finishing PT school in an effort to be able to help people throughout the recovery journeyThe call that led to jumping to Bakersfield, CA which leads to the Six seasons with the LA Lakers TD Athletes Edge  has 10 - 15 Employees committed to TD's Mission is to “Help athletes to get strong and stay strong for the long run”Lower Back painExtension or inflection based? Look for movement that does not exacerbate the problemE.g. step up and step down for 10 minutes…@ 42:00  Spending time with Kobe BryantKobe tears his Achilles, but refused to give inDuring late rehab “I feel incredible” Tim's desire to ‘empower' individuals to thriveCollagen protein benefitsOffset Arthritis by loading joints and supplementing collagen“Deep Nutrition” book recommends bone brothHeat seeking compounds that target your jointsTim's quick tip for energySleep hygiene Wind down routineHydrationAdvice on Shin Splints

There are plenty of sports podcasts out there. What makes Basketball Strong different? That's exactly what this episode is about. Our goal is to put unlimited tools in the hands of basketball players, coaches, parents, performance staff, and other listeners who love the game as much as we do. We'll always ask the extra question that makes guests say, ‘Nobody's ever asked me that' - whether that guest is 3-time NBA champion Jud Buechler, All-Star Chris Kaman, or NBA Coach of the Year Byron Scott. In this episode, you'll get a brief intro to:Who your hosts are (hint: Tim DiFrancesco was the S+C coach of the Lakers and is the founder of TD Athletes Edge, and Phil White is an Emmy-nominated writer who's written books with Jim Afremow, Kelly Starrett, and Andy Galpin). How Tim and Phil will bring you the stories behind the stories, the unseen hours of practice that makes champions, and lessons for life as well as the courtWhat to expect from each show, which is coming at you at least once a week with in-depth, long-form conversationsWhich guest you'll hear from on the next episodeWhy you should subscribe and keep tuning in Keep up with TD on his Instagram feed, check out full episodes and transcripts at basketballstrongpodcast.com, and be sure to subscribe via iTunes or your podcast platform of choice! 

Today, I am blessed to have here with me for a second time Dr. Cate Shanahan. She is the leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. Free 7 Day Keto Challenge: http://www.ketokampchallenge.com A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, her expertise is fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation, leading to autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer and accelerated aging processes. Her passion is helping people feel their best. After getting her BS in biology from Rutgers University, she trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University's graduate school before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for ten years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient's culinary habits.  She applied her learning and experiences in all these scientific fields to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Together with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and helped forge a partnership between Whole Foods Market and numerous NBA teams.  In May of 2018 she begin  Director of Metabolic Health for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, a progressive, family-run company interested in saving money by the betterment of health.  She's also the Medical & Scientific Advisor at CB Supplements, overseeing their premium-grade multi collagen protein, and for beliv, a forward-thinking Latin American beverage company.  In this episode, Dr. Cate explains how we are kept on an island of unhealthy seed oils. We chat about how these seeds oils are being stored in our body fat for years at a time and why extended fasts may not be safe for people who are not metabolically healthy. We talk about the differences between monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Then, Dr. Cate reveals how dietary linoleic acid omega-6 ends up in our membranes and inner fat cells. Tune in as Dr. Cate chats about the effects of fatty acids on mitochondria and why our mitochondria love a ketogenic lifestyle. Free 7 Day Keto Challenge: http://www.ketokampchallenge.com 90 Day Detox Program: http://www.ketokampdetox.com Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [01:30] When You're Scared of Fat, You'll Be Hungry For Processed Foods We are kept on an island of unhealthy seed oils by traumas around saturated fat and cholesterol. When you're scared of traditional fats, then that opens you up to being hungry for whatever the processed food companies want to feed you. Processed foods always have a lot of seed oils in them. Seed oils are truly toxic.   [06:50] The Differences Between Monounsaturated, Saturated, and Polyunsaturated Fats Monounsaturated is the main fatty acid in olive oil. The most common fats in seed oils are polyunsaturated. Saturated fats are the most common fat in coconut oil. It's also the most prevalent fat in butter. The difference between these fats chemically is the stability to heat. Saturated fats are the most stable and have an antioxidant effect. Polyunsaturated fatty acids oxidize and create oxidative stress.   [12:40] The Metabolic Pathway For How Dietary Linoleic Acid Omega-6 Ends Up In The Membranes and Inner Fat Cells You swallow a potato chip, and it gets broken up in your stomach a few hours later. Then it shows up in your intestinal tract where enzymes from your pancreas break apart the fats in there. Most of the fats are in the form of triglycerides. We have to use lipases in our pancreas to break it up. From there, it goes into the intestinal cells. Later, it gets picked up from your liver. The liver takes it all apart and repackages it in this thing called low-density lipoprotein.   [21:50] How Seed Oils Can Stay In Your Body For Extended Periods of Time Linoleic acid in our fat cells has a long half-life. Body fat is stuck with us until we use it. If you've been eating seed oils your whole life, it will take a couple of years for it to be gone. If you aren't metabolically healthy or fit, you shouldn't do extended fasts because they're releasing so many pro-inflammatory oils all at once.   [27:35] Should I Avoid Peanut Oil or Eat More Peanut Oil? Peanut oil is okay if it's unrefined. In fact, peanut oil is actually good because it's a traditional fat. Some peanuts have oil profiles that are more like olives. There's a lot of variables with plants, so it's hard to be absolute about anything. The best quality peanuts are the larger ones, and they do have a better fatty acid profile.   [33:15] Why Do Some People Think That Seed Oils Are Good For You?   The American Heart Association pumps out 13 journals either weekly or monthly. They're putting out hundreds of articles every year, funded by Procter & Gamble and other companies selling junk food and seed oils. The American Heart Association is giving out the wrong information. Dietitians are doing their homework; their job is to read the wrong pile of articles. The American Heart Association is the biggest fake news organization out there.   [36:30] Effects of Fatty Acids on Mitochondria: Implications For Cell Death Read the article Effects of Fatty Acids on Mitochondria: Implications For Cell Death: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12206909/ This study explains why people who have PUFA in their body fat will feel tired when they go on a diet. PUFA is a terrible fuel for your body cells. The mitochondria will stop producing energy when their fuel is PUFA. When people go on a diet, they feel like they can't do it anymore because they are so tired. Energy loss is a huge part of obesity.   [44:55] Why Ketones Are A Great Energy Source For The Mitochondria Ketones are designed out of your body fat. When you're burning your body fat, and your liver is healthy, it makes ketones for you. Ketones are like predigested fuel. Ketones are a better fuel, and our cells actually work better when they have access to that better fuel. Hearts that have access to ketones can actually pump 30% harder than hearts that don't.   [47:45] The Brain Needs Omega-3 and Omega-6: Here's What You Need To Know Your brain needs omega-3 and omega-6. However, your brain needs longer omega-3 and omega-6. Only fish and animal products can have long versions of omega-3 and omega-6. You have to have these enzymes that elongate them. If you've been eating too much seed oil, your enzymes are not functional, and they don't work very well. Fatty liver is such a devastating disease because it cannot elongate these fatty acids.   AND MUCH MORE!   Resources from this episode: Check out Dr. Cate's Website: https://drcate.com Follow Dr. Cate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorCate/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcateshanahan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcateshanahan/ Listen to Dr Cate Shanahan, The Fatburn Fix, 8 Fats to Avoid on Keto, & Metabolism Myths KKP:178: https://podcasts.apple.com/mn/podcast/dr-cate-shanahan-fatburn-fix-8-fats-to-avoid-on-keto/id1470779784?i=1000488992552 Read the article Effects of Fatty Acids on Mitochondria: Implications For Cell Death: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12206909/ Read The Fat Burn Fix: https://www.amazon.com/Fatburn-Fix-Great-Weight-Using/dp/1250114497/benazadi-20 Get Deep Nutrition: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Nutrition-Your-Genes-Traditional/dp/1250113822/benazadi-20 Join theKeto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a WatchKeto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Watch Keto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Free 7 Day Keto Challenge: http://www.ketokampchallenge.com Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

Today, I am blessed to have here with me, the leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism, Dr. Cate Shanahan. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, her expertise is fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation, leading to autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer and accelerated aging processes. Her passion is helping people feel their best. After getting her BS in biology from Rutgers University, she trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University's graduate school before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for ten years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient's culinary habits. She applied her learning and experiences in all these scientific fields to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Together with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and helped forge a partnership between Whole Foods Market and numerous NBA teams. In May of 2018 she begin  Director of Metabolic Health for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, a progressive, family-run company interested in saving money by the betterment of health.  She's also the Medical & Scientific Advisor at CB Supplements, overseeing their premium-grade multi collagen protein, and for beliv, a forward-thinking Latin American beverage company.  In this episode, Dr. Cate reveals the details behind her health journey and nutritional career. Dr. Cate discloses what it was like to work for the LA Lakers and the diet that helped Kobe Bryant recover from a terrible ankle injury. Also, Dr. Cate explains why we need to avoid The Hateful Eight Oils and how it could be the key to reducing coronavirus deaths. Plus, we talk all about omega-3s, the problem with fish oils, and everything you need to know about our metabolisms. Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order.  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  About The Hateful Eight Avoid these oils: Corn Canola Cottonseed Soy Sunflower Safflower Rice Grapeseed They are too high in unstable fatty acids. The average person is getting most of their calories from these oils. Without these seed oils, we would not have the burden of chronic disease. We were healthier 100 years ago, and we had no clue about vitamins, minerals, and supplements. The Great Exchange    After a certain point, our body wants nothing to do with these unstable fatty acids. Two percent of daily calories should come from omega-3 and omega-6. We actually need more omega-3 than we do omega-6. The exchange of good fatty acids for bad fatty acids opens the door to chronic disease. Once we exceed the two percent amount of unstable fatty acids, then they end up in our body fat. We have a lot of people who are on the skinny side but are centrally obese. Our bodies cannot traffic these unstable acids properly. That's why it stays near the fat lining of our intestines. Start eating the monounsaturated fatty acids. Clear your life of the seed oils. We Need More Omega-3s Than Omega-6s   On a healthy diet, omega-3s are more likely to get damaged during cooking. For the amount that is ultimately absorbed, we need more omega-3 sources in the food that we eat. You can't supplement more omega-3 if you have been eating a standard American diet. Instead, you have to cut the omega-6. If you reduce omega-6 without increasing your intake of omega-3, then your blood levels of omega-3 will start to rise. Oxidation science is very complicated, and there is a lot to consider. Fish Oil Is Highly Unstable Oxygen will attack the bond and destroy the molecule. Fish oil has two double bonds. So the oxygen is nine billion times more likely to attack. Fish oils can have five double bonds. It is so unstable that it rarely makes it off the shelf before it's destroyed. The fish oil will turn into toxic compounds. People are getting toxic compounds from low-quality fish oils. Resources from this episode: Check out Cate's Website Follow Cate Facebook Twitter Instagram Read The Fatburn Fix Read Deep Nutrition Buy Food Rules: A Doctor's Guide to Healthy Eating Join theKeto Kamp Academy  WatchKeto Kamp on YouTube  Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order.  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

Matt Ibrahim leans in this week to give us a better understanding of what it is like to be a great coach that communicates well. Matthew’s background lies in performance coaching and also in the rehab sector. He has been mentored by and worked with some amazing coaches in the Boston area including Mike Boyle and Tim DiFrancesco (formerly LA Lakers). Currently, he's finishing his PhD with a focus on hamstring injury reduction & deceleration training; working as a professor creating the curriculum for 5 undergrad Ex Sci / Coaching classes; helping to build Science for Sport - Coach Academy; and has his own online training business.  Matthew has his hands in a lot of different areas and is at the top of his game. Throughout this episode he:-       Explains his story failing out of school to PhD-       Coaching -       Meeting patients and clients where they are at-       Why changing your tone, pitch, and eye contact for different clients is a priority-       Entrepreneurship and Burnout-       The fear of failure-       The importance of a speaking coach-       Mastering social awareness and emotional intelligence (EQ)  If you LOVED this episode, I encourage you to leave a review and tell me why. If you HATED it, leave a review and tell why! We encourage feedback and want to improve your listening experience.  Reach out to Connor DerricksonCDPerformance Website ➡️ HEREVia email: contact@cdperformance.org Via Instagram: @connorderrickson Reach out to Matthew IbrahimVia Instagram: @ MatthewIbrahim_

Dr. Tim DiFrancesco guests to talk about the pros and cons of spending 6 years as the head strength and conditioning coach of the LA Lakers NBA team. Tim fills you in on the unglamorous sacrifices you need to make to work in this world an contrasts life running his own facility in Salem, MA. Tim shares what he means by needing to be in the right place at the right time doing the right stuff. Tim caps this episode off with a break down of why its important as a coach to have a philosophy and a methodology for your work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefitnessdevil/support

Tim DiFrancesco is the former Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team. After spending more than six seasons in the NBA, he left to grow TD Athletes Edge, his performance-oriented strength facility in Salem, MA. He earned his BS in Exercise Science & Athletic Training from Endicott College and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His experience includes professional athletes, sub-elite athletes in the NBA-Development League, and recreational athletes across numerous disciplines. In this conversation, we discuss what really happens in your body when you start lifting weights. We also talk about: Why lifting will turn you from a donkey into a gazelle How we change minds about endurance runners lifting weights Whether plyometrics are drills or strength exercises How to get start with plyos, plan them in your training, and mistakes to avoid Links & Resources: Follow Tim on Instagram and Twitter Visit TD Athlete's Edge Lift weights for endurance High Performance Lifting Big thanks to Tim DiFrancesco for coming on the show and sharing his expertise. Please connect with him and express a big thank you! Thank You beam Our newest sponsor is beam, one of my newest favorite companies! They have a great offer for the Strength Running community so don’t miss out on 15% off your order with code JASON! The two products that I’m enjoying the most are their Elevate Variety Pack and Dream, their sleep-promoting mix. The Elevate options include Balance, with prebiotics and probiotics for a happy gut, Energy with a small amount of natural caffeine, and Recovery with collagen and amino acids. Dream is a powder that tastes like cinnamon hot cocoa and it helps you get a better sleep. It has THC-free CBD, melatonin, magnesium, l-theanine, and other compounds that help you rest more quickly and easily. I have trouble sleeping and this has made a huge difference in the quality of my sleep. Beam’s products are low in sugar, taste great, and use responsibly sourced ingredients. They are offering 15% off your order with the code “JASON” (not case sensitive). Couple that with a subscription and your first month’s savings will be 35%! Sleep better, recover faster, what’s not to love? Check them out at beamtlc.com.

What's up everyone and welcome to another episode of OLIM! This episode features Dr. Tim DiFrancesco, DPT. Dr. DiFrancesco is the former head Strength & Conditioning coach for the LA Lakers, and is a Physical Therapist who focuses on sports rehabilitation and injury prevention in athletes. He produces huge volumes of high quality content for athletes and anyone with injuries; these videos are super insightful, and have personally helped me improve some old injuries! Check out this super fun episode and learn about Dr. DiFrancesco's path through Physical Therapy. I hope you enjoy! . Please like, comment, and share the episode so we can share Our Lives In Medicine with others. Also please follow our Instagram @Ourlivesinmedicine. Thank you again for listening! . . Intro: “Sakura” by GentleBeatz. Fanlink.to/away-home, Instagram @gentlebeatz. Streaming on all platforms . . Outro: “OKC” by Coldbrew. Linktr.ee/coldbrew, Instagram @coldbrew.wav. Streaming on all platforms . Interested in being a guest, or know someone who would? Shoot us a DM, tag that person in the comments, or send an email to Ourlivesinmedicine@gmail.com

// R E A D Y • S E T • R E S E T This episode is all about fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation, leading to autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer, and accelerated aging processes. Dr. Cate Shanahan applied her learning and experiences to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Together with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and helped forge a partnership between Whole Foods Market and numerous NBA teams.  In May of 2018 she began as  Director of Metabolic Health for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, a progressive, family-run company interested in saving money by the betterment of health.  She’s also the Medical & Scientific Advisor at CB Supplements, overseeing their premium-grade multi collagen protein, and for beliv, a forward-thinking Latin American beverage company.  In this podcast, we cover: How disease is diet-driven  Why our diet is making the coronavirus deadly  Ways to unlock your genetic potential through traditional food  The importance of agricultural farms  How to find simplicity with food  The reasons that oils are public enemy number one // E P I S O D E   S P O N S O R S  Dry Farm Wine is our Sponsor for today’s episode. Get a bottle of wine for a penny! Join Dr. Mindy in our Reset Academy Membership!   // R E S O U R C E S   M E N T I O N E D Dr. Cate Dr. Cate on Facebook Dr. Cate on Twitter Dr. Cate on Instagram The Fatburn Fix Deep Nutrition Food Rules   // F O L L O W Instagram | @dr.mindypelz & @theresetterpodcast Facebook | /drmindypelz & /theresetterpodcast Youtube | /drmindypelz   Please note the following medical disclaimer: By listening to this podcast you understand that this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition.  

To ask a question on a future episode, follow @ketogenicgirl and @fastketopodcast on Instagram for posts, updates, ask me anything questions and more! Welcome to episode #200 of Fast Keto! Dr. Cate Shanahan is the leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, her expertise is fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation, leading to autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer and accelerated aging processes. Her passion is helping people feel their best. After getting her BS in biology from Rutgers University, she trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University’s graduate school before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for ten years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient’s culinary habits. She applied her learning and experiences in all these scientific fields to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Together with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and helped forge a partnership between Whole Foods Market and numerous NBA teams. In May of 2018 she begin  Director of Metabolic Health for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, a progressive, family-run company interested in saving money by the betterment of health. https://drcate.com/ Link to The Fat Burn Fix Book: Click Here Link to Dr. Cate's episode with Bill Maher: https://drcate.com/dr-cate-on-real-time-with-bill-maher/ Try the brand new Carnivore Meal Plans! https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/ Get Your Free e-Book on starting keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook kApex® Link & code to get 10% off link & code to get 10% off! http://www.kenergize.com/fastketo10 - Try Perfect Keto Collagen or Coffee!  Use the code “FASTKETO” to save 20%: www.perfectketo.com/fastketo Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet[, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet]. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.  

Former Lakers trainer Tim DiFrancesco joins Rob to reminisce about their time in Los Angeles

Today, I am blessed to have here with me, the leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism, Dr. Cate Shanahan. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, her expertise is fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation, leading to autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer and accelerated aging processes. Her passion is helping people feel their best. After getting her BS in biology from Rutgers University, she trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University’s graduate school before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for ten years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient’s culinary habits. She applied her learning and experiences in all these scientific fields to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Together with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and helped forge a partnership between Whole Foods Market and numerous NBA teams. In May of 2018 she begin  Director of Metabolic Health for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, a progressive, family-run company interested in saving money by the betterment of health.  She’s also the Medical & Scientific Advisor at CB Supplements, overseeing their premium-grade multi collagen protein, and for beliv, a forward-thinking Latin American beverage company.  In this episode, Dr. Cate reveals the details behind her health journey and nutritional career. Dr. Cate discloses what it was like to work for the LA Lakers and the diet that helped Kobe Bryant recover from a terrible ankle injury. Also, Dr. Cate explains why we need to avoid The Hateful Eight Oils and how it could be the key to reducing coronavirus deaths. Plus, we talk all about omega-3s, the problem with fish oils, and everything you need to know about our metabolisms. // E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. http://www.Kettleandfire.com/ketokamp and use KETOKAMP at checkout to save 15% on your entire order. ☕️ Purity Coffee: http//:www.ketokampcoffee.com, use ketokamp at checkout for 10% off // T I M E S T A M P S [00:30] About Dr. Cate While in Hawaii, Dr. Cate got a mysterious problem with her right knee. Nothing would help it. She had surgery and saw multiple specialists. Eventually, Dr. Cate took her husband’s advice and cut the sugar. After learning about nutrition, Dr. Cate realized that our health problems started in the 1950s. Now, Dr. Cate says we should take advantage of all the living and edible parts of our landscape.  [09:05] How Dr. Cate Gets Her Message Out To The World There are so many barriers in place for education on nutrition. For one, Dr. Cate would give talks about nutrition. So, she got a reputation for being a Master of Nutrition. However, people would come from all over Hawaii to ask Dr. Cate everything! There was no way to manage it. Later, Dr. Cate moved to New Hampshire to get her message out. She found out the medical system was silencing her message, not where she lived. Currently, Dr. Cate works for a company directly. That way, her income is not based on churning through people as fast as possible. [12:50] Working For The LA Lakers The only reason Dr. Cate worked for the LA Lakers was because of her husband. Her husband had the idea that it would be great if there were a radical overhaul on their nutritional science. When players get injured, Dr. Cate will use the natural healing properties of bone broth to get them on the court as fast as possible. Kobe Bryant was totally on board for the natural healing methods. After an ankle injury, he recovered in two weeks using a diet. Bone broth and collagen are like a missing food group – it helps skin, hair, nails, ligaments, and the gut. The most important thing that no one is talking about is The Hateful Eight Seed Oils. These oils are incompatible with athletic performance. A big part of Dr. Cate’s job was making sure that the players knew what to order and what to avoid. [19:00] About The Hateful Eight Avoid these oils: Corn Canola Cottonseed Soy Sunflower Safflower Rice Grapeseed They are too high in unstable fatty acids. The average person is getting most of their calories from these oils. Without these seed oils, we would not have the burden of chronic disease. We were healthier 100 years ago, and we had no clue about vitamins, minerals, and supplements. [24:10] The Great Exchange    After a certain point, our body wants nothing to do with these unstable fatty acids. Two percent of daily calories should come from omega-3 and omega-6. We actually need more omega-3 than we do omega-6. The exchange of good fatty acids for bad fatty acids opens the door to chronic disease. Once we exceed the two percent amount of unstable fatty acids, then they end up in our body fat. We have a lot of people who are on the skinny side but are centrally obese. Our bodies cannot traffic these unstable acids properly. That’s why it stays near the fat lining of our intestines. Start eating the monounsaturated fatty acids. Clear your life of the seed oils. [28:55] We Need More Omega-3s Than Omega-6s   On a healthy diet, omega-3s are more likely to get damaged during cooking. For the amount that is ultimately absorbed, we need more omega-3 sources in the food that we eat. You can’t supplement more omega-3 if you have been eating a standard American diet. Instead, you have to cut the omega-6. If you reduce omega-6 without increasing your intake of omega-3, then your blood levels of omega-3 will start to rise. Oxidation science is very complicated, and there is a lot to consider. [33:40] Fish Oil Is Highly Unstable Oxygen will attack the bond and destroy the molecule. Fish oil has two double bonds. So the oxygen is nine billion times more likely to attack. Fish oils can have five double bonds. It is so unstable that it rarely makes it off the shelf before it’s destroyed. The fish oil will turn into toxic compounds. People are getting toxic compounds from low-quality fish oils. [36:30] How To Reduce Coronavirus Deaths Brazil leads in the consumption of seed oils. They are also the country that leads in the number of deaths from coronavirus. Countries that consume more peanut oil have a lot fewer coronavirus deaths. This isn’t a crazy coincidence. The connection is inflammation. Coronavirus is a modest virus when you compare it to things like the bubonic plague. The virus will make our own processes work against us. That way, the virus can continue to divide into our bodies. When people die from the virus, it’s the inflammation in their lungs. Avoid unstable fats to stay healthy. [41:35] Thoughts On Peanut Oil Peanut oil straddles the seed oil and the nut oil worlds. Nut oils are much more stable than seed oils. Peanuts are really seeds. However, it’s not enough to be a problem in our body. You do not have to process the peanut so harshly. You can extract it without high heat, pressure, and chemicals. You can have peanut oils made with pure and raw materials. [45:00] The Metabolism Does Not Have Speeds Our metabolism doesn’t have speeds; it has efficiency and inefficiency. When we are a fat burner, it can efficiently switch from burning calories in our last meal to burning fat if we have a healthy metabolism. Our metabolism can burn our body fat, so we don’t get hungry hours after a meal. That is an efficient metabolism. If our metabolism is inefficient, then we have a hard time burning body fat. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: Check out Cate’s Website Follow Cate Facebook Twitter Instagram Read The Fatburn Fix Read Deep Nutrition Buy Food Rules: A Doctor's Guide to Healthy Eating Join theKeto Kamp Academy  WatchKeto Kamp on YouTube  // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. 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Dr. Cate Shanahan drops by the show today to talk about The Fatburn Fix on Episode 1667 of The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show. “We are all living in The Truman Show. That’s the same mindset that keeps us in this fantasy world where nutrition is concerned.” – Dr. Cate Shanahan Support this show by becoming a Patron at Patreon! Dr. Cate Shanahan is the leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, her expertise is fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation, leading to autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer and accelerated aging processes. Her passion is helping people feel their best. After getting her BS in biology from Rutgers University, she trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University’s graduate school before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for ten years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient’s culinary habits. She applied her learning and experiences in all these scientific fields to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Together with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and helped forge a partnership between Whole Foods Market and numerous NBA teams. In May of 2018 she begin  Director of Metabolic Health for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, a progressive, family-run company interested in saving money by the betterment of health. Listen in today as Jimmy talks with Dr. Cate about her new book The FatBurn Fix and the importance of optimizing your body’s ability to fuel itself with your own body fat.

Former head strength and conditioning coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Tim DiFrancesco, always knew he had an entrepreneurial spirit. So Dr. Tim founded TD Athletes Edge which started as a series of online channels for top fitness and health guidance. He and his team now have a physical training location in Salem, MA where they help their clients with nutrition, strength, and conditioning.    Time Stamps: 1:59 Struggles and Challenges 5:36 Getting Through Covid 10:30 Preparing for Business 18:00 Skills for Success 21:00 Resources   Book Recommendations: Radical Focus: Christina Wodtke   Connect with Tim! FB: TD Athletes Edge Twitter: @tdathletesedge Instagram: @tdathletesedge Website: TDathletesedge.com   Connect with Jeremy! Jeremy’s books!  FB:  Book Boss Tribe Twitter: @the_bookboss Instagram: the_bookboss Linked In: Jeremy Sutton Website: Healthy Books

Dr. Timothy DiFrancesco is the president and founder of TD Athlete’s Edge and former strength & conditioning coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. He completed his undergrad from Endicott College, and his doctorate of physical therapy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. TD Athletes Edge is nationally renowned for its evidence-based and scientific approach to training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Tim on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tdathletesedge/ Subscribe to the Podcast on on Platforms! ➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast Support the show by visiting our sponsors! ➢Piedmontese Beef: https://www.piedmontese.com/ Use Code "POWERPROJECT" at checkout for 25% off your order plus FREE 2-Day Shipping on orders of $99 ➢Icon Meals: http://iconmeals.com/ Use Code "POWERPROJECT" for 10% off ➢Sling Shot: https://markbellslingshot.com/ Enter Discount code, "POWERPROJECT" at checkout and receive 15% off all Sling Shots Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast ➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject ➢ https://www.facebook.com/markbellspowerproject ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbpowerproject ➢ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/powerproject/ ➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerproject ➢TikTok: http://bit.ly/pptiktok FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell ➢ Snapchat: marksmellybell ➢Mark Bell's Daily Workouts, Nutrition and More: https://www.markbell.com/ Follow Nsima Inyang ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/ Podcast Produced by Andrew Zaragoza ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewz #PowerProject #Podcast #MarkBell

Dr. Cate Shanahan, a board-certified family physician who specializes in reversing chronic diseases and best-selling author, comes back on the show to dive deeper into how these eight vegetable oils are destroying our health. In this episode, Dr. Shanahan goes on to suggest that the negative outcomes coming from the Coronavirus pandemic could have been avoided had we eliminated vegetable oils from our diets five years ago. Not only that, Dr. Shanahan shows that other health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, could also be radically eliminated or improved simply from removing vegetable oils from our diets. Dr. Shanahan shares why you’ll want to remove these harmful oils, how to do this, and some other helpful steps you can take starting today. She also dives into other topics such as why your fat is an essential organ, the benefits of switching to a regenerative agriculture style of farming, and how you can improve your metabolic health.   You’ll also discover how to assess your current metabolic health and why you may be healthy on the outside yet you’re experiencing a metabolic storm internally (and what you can do to fix this). On top of being a physician and author, Dr. Shanahan also works with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and Gary Vitti to create a PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers. In doing this, she was shocked to learn that some of the Lakers had poor metabolic health despite being in great shape. Tune into the episode now to see why that is and how you can improve your health starting today!

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Tim DiFrancesco, the former Lakers strength and conditioning coach and current head of TD Athlete's Edge. I'm super excited for this one, since I'm a diehard Lakers fan! Tim is a wealth of knowledge, and a great communicator, so I know you'll enjoy listening to this one as much as I enjoyed recording it.Any athlete, parent, or coach is going to find an insane amount of value in this episode!Learn about the 4 Nutritional Mistakes That Are Destroying Your Athletic Performance, and how to fix them (for FREE)If you enjoyed the episode, go ahead and leave a 5-star rating and review! Also, it would mean a ton if you took a screenshot of this episode and shared it on your Instagram/Facebook story. Tag me and let me know what your biggest takeaway from the episode was! Thanks for listening!Check out Tim's NEW strength training program for basketball players: https://form.jotform.com/201203998327154Check out more resources from Tim: https://www.tdathletesedge.com/basketball-strongConnect with Tim on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tdathletesedge/Grab your FREE copy of my 40+ page ebook, 4 Nutritional Mistakes That Are Destroying Your Athletic Performance (And How To Fix Them)by clicking HERE!Find more FREE content here:YouTubeInstagramFacebookBlog Articles==> Take ACTION: Apply for coaching!

Shawn Thomas and Will Chiarucci talk to Tim DiFrancesco of TD Athletes Edge. The Trio talks about how DiFrancesco started his time as a trainer, his time working as the trainer of the Bakersfield Jam, working with the Los Angeles Lakers and shadowing the great Lakers trainer Gary Vitti. The trio also talks about how TDAE started, how to properly work out and how to diet. Follow Tim DiFrancesco and TDAE on social media: (@tdathletesedge) Have a question and want to contact TD Athletes Edge looking for assistance: Text or call 978.712.0260Email tdteam@tdathletesedge.com LINKVisit https://www.tdathletesedge.com for more info. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How coronavirus kills “healthy” people, with Cate Shanahan, M.D.    Check out my bestselling book, The Carnivore Code:  www.thecarnivorecodebook.com   You can find Dr Cate Shanahan and her new book at www.DrCate.com and www.FatBurnFix.com Dr. Cate Shanahan is a board certified Family Physician. Her expertise is diet-driven disease, specifically the twin roles of PUFAs and sugar in promoting weight gain, insulin resistance, prediabetes and other common diet-driven conditions. Her passion is educational programs that improve productivity & reduce employer healthcare costs by cultivating healthy habits at the individual and organization-wide levels.   After getting her BS in biology from Rutgers University, she trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University’s graduate school before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for ten years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient’s culinary habits. She applied her learning and experiences in all these scientific fields to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Together with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and NBA legend Gary Vitti, she created the PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers and  helped forge a partnership between Whole Foods Market and numerous NBA teams. In May of 2018 she begin  Director of Metabolic Health for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, a progressive, family run company interested in saving money by betterment of health.   Time Stamps: 10:24 How do we move forward with the Coronavirus crisis 14:29 Update on Coronavirus numbers. 15:44 What is a Coronavirus and how does it affect us? 18:54 How can ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin receptor blockers affect those with Covid19? 25:23 Would Stephen recommend taking these medications? 30:03 Are healthy people at risk for this virus? 34:29 How do we define healthy? 38:39 Data on comorbidities and other studies. 46:37 Acute hyperglycemia and insulin resistance’s effect on the immune system. 51:51 Blood glucose levels? 56:59 Immune dysfunction in patients with Diabetes Melitus 57:54 The immune response in people with Diabetes. 1:01:51 Insulin receptor mediated stimulation and T cells. 1:03:39 Does insulin resistance impede our ability to fight a virus? 1:05:29 studies (continued) 1:07:19 Pop Sugar article on obesity. 1:09:03 The role of cholesterol in the immune system/role of fatty acid in defending against viruses 1:18:03 Statins and the immune system 1:32:13 Where to find Stephen’s work? 1:32:49 What is the most radical thing Stephen has done recently? Study mentioned: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/a BluBlox: www.blubox.com use the code CarnivoreMD for 15% off your order   Ancestral Supplements https://ancestralsupplements.com/ Code SALADINOMD on the shopify site to receive 10% off.   White Oak Pastures: Use the code CARNIVOREMD at www.whiteoakpastures.com for 10% off your first order!   JOOVV: www.joovv.com/paul To subscribe to my newsletter visit: carnivoremd.com   My contact information:   Book: www.thecarnivorecodebook.com   PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/paulsaladinomd   SOCIAL MEDIA  Instagram: @carnivoremd Website: carnivoremd.com Twitter:@carnivoremd  Facebook: Paul Saladino MD email: drpaul@carnivoremd.com

Tim DiFrancesco (Former Lakers Strength and Conditioning Coach) joins the show chat about his experience with Kobe Bryant and the joy of being around him.

B.J. and Brian have a jam packed second hour on the show today as we talk about Kobe King not playing last night for Wisconsin and should there be some worry? Tim DiFrancesco (Former Lakers Strength and Conditioning Coach) joins the show chat about his experience with Kobe Bryant. We end the show with Wisconsin Herd Head Coach Chase Buford and their two wins out west this past weekend!

Tim DiFrancesco is the President & Founder of TD Athletes Edge. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2006. In December of 2011, he was named the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. While traveling with the Lakers for 6 seasons, Tim built TD Athletes Edge. It started as a series of online channels for top fitness and health guidance. After leaving the Lakers in 2017, he dedicated his full-time efforts to building up the physical training location of TD Athletes Edge with his team in Salem, MA. In this episode Tim and I discuss: * His journey as an athlete in fitness * Earning his doctorate in Physical Therapy * The disconnection between PT and the world of training * His tenure with the Lakers * Coaching professional athletes * The vision behind TD Athlete’s Edge * Tim’s mission in the business * Programming * Regaining trust in your body * Special clients Learn more about TD Athletes Edge at www.tdathletesedge.com Follow Tim on Instagram @tdathletesedge or Twitter @tdathletesedge 

"I needed to be able to impact more people." Driven To See People Get Back To 100%  Tim DiFrancesco graduated from Endicott College with a Bachelor’s in Science/Athletic Training. Graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Tim has also completed the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification on The Essentials of Sport & Exercise Nutrition.   He spent six seasons as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and is the founder of TD Athletes Edge, which offers a systematic, results-driven approach to performance training and rehabilitation.. He is nationally renowned for his evidence-based and scientific approach to fitness, training, nutrition and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. TD Athletes Edge works with clients in Boston, MA and online through a series of remote product offerings. In this episode, Nick talks with Tim about being the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, the desire to make an impact in the lives of others' and believing in your vision. Learn all about Tim and what's next for him. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Follow Tim on Instagram Learn more about TD Athletes Edge HOW TO LISTEN iTunes Youtube Others Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Ask a question on Messenger. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really do help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or download our mobile app. Special thanks to Tim DiFrancesco for joining me this week. Until next time!

This episodes guest is Tim DiFrancesco from TD Athletes Edge.Tim DiFrancesco PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, spent 6 seasons as a head strength and conditioning coach in the NBA and is a renowned thought leader in sports medicine and athletic performance. He is the founder of TD Athletes Edge. On this episode Tim and I discussed: Tim gives us an his background   I ask Tim what was his mind-set like when he took the role with the Bakersfield Jam I ask Tim to share with us his whole experience working in professional basketball - here we talk about coaching burn-out, fulfillment, and happiness I ask Tim who have been his biggest influences I ask Tim for his top and current book recommendations This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB Show Notes:Website - www.tdathletesedge.comFacebook - TD Athletes Edge Twitter - @tdathletesedgeInstagram - tdathletesedge   Books Mentioned: The One Thing The Best Team Wins People and Resources Mentioned: Bakersfield Jam (Now known as the Northern Arizona Suns)LA Lakers Mike BoyleJames Smith Abraham LincolnJoseph Chilton Pearce Jesus Martin Luther King JrJacque Fresco Nelson Mandela    Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

Happy Holidays! We have a huge episode with the man behind TD Athlete's Edge, Tim DiFrancesco, DPT, ATC, CSCS. Coach Tim was the former Lakers Strength & Conditioning coach and now runs the Athlete's Edge. The man is a wealth of knowledge! Tyler... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/duck-legs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/duck-legs/support

How exactly do you score a job as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers? What is the secret to earning the players’ respect and producing at a high level—without losing focus on their long-term health and fitness? Tim DiFrancesco spent six seasons with the LA Lakers, and he is a respected thought leader in sports medicine and athletic performance. Tim earned his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Endicott College as well as a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts—Lowell, and he is a certified Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is also the founder of TD Athletes Edge, an in-person and online training platform where Tim teaches his evidence-based, scientific approach to fitness, nutrition and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.   Today, Tim shares his background and education, explaining how he came to work for the Lakers. He describes his experience working with an NBA team, discussing his secrets to earning the trust and respect of the players and the challenges he faced in implementing a nutrition initiative. Listen in for Tim’s insight on the health and fitness of professional basketball players and learn how you can work with him through TD Athletes Edge! Topics Covered [0:46] Tim’s background and education   Undergrad in athletic training Doctorate in physical therapy Performance, strength & conditioning [2:03] How Tim came to work for the Lakers Right place/time, doing right things Opportunity with NBA D-League Recruited by Gary Vitti to ‘own weight room’ [4:13] Tim’s experience working with NBA players Not necessarily fit and healthy Some in league despite limitations Don’t last long without foundation [8:35] The authority of an NBA strength and conditioning coach Guaranteed contracts, ‘player’s league’ Develop trust, respect with players [10:05] Tim’s insight on developing relationships with players Listen, understand values ‘Be a chameleon’ Manage expectations [12:35] Tim’s approach to training high-level athletes Put player in position to play as often, long as possible [15:08] Tim’s greatest challenge working with the Lakers Took on nutrition initiative to support healthy choices Players had different levels of willingness to change No one-size-fits-all, must have realistic expectations [19:44] Tim’s work with TD Athletes Edge Offers in-person and online training (with videos) Targeted resistance/performance training to reach goals Provide voice of reason, help clients ‘play the long game’ Learn More About Tim TD Athletes Edge TD on Instagram TD on Twitter TD on Facebook Resources TD on YouTube TD Online Training

"Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Tim Difrancesco (owner of TD Athletes Edge in Salem, MA and former LA Lakers Strength Coach) We talked about: Being at Physical Therapist, ATC and Strength Coach His former role with the Lakers Gaining trust of someone like Kobe Bryant who already had a trainer Is the Hybrid model of therapist and strength coach the new way to go His approach to training professional Basketball players Transition from Pros to private sector   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We talked about: The thread "Are Scorpions that bad" The thread "Versa Pulley Fly Wheel Training" His article "Anterior Core Training"   The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Alwyn Cosgrove discusses "Turning a WOW moment into a Woe is Me moment"   The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook discusses "Movement Integrity"   TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy is with Tim Robinson to discuss Tim's experience with "Making Data Collection Part of the Process"     

Celebrity fitness trainer, podcaster, & author of the best-selling book Fitness Confidential, Mr. Vinnie Tortorich joins a world renowned nutrition expert Dr. Cate Shanahan along side fitness and strength expert to the NBA, Tim Di Francesco. We dive into epigenetics, balancing high performance and longevity, eating habits of elite athletes, the value of the power lifts for the average trainee and much more.. #SWOLEPATROL This episode is sponsored by Bergamet and Hydralyte. Go to the banner on Drdrew.com for your discounts today! 

“Your assessment, really, is never going to stop with us. We are assessing you as we see how you respond to the dosing and to the prescription of exercise that we give you.” Today we are joined by Tim DiFrancesco discussing working and learning in NBA, building a business, and relationships. After a brief intro Tim starts breaking down lesson’s he learned in his tenure in the league and how they are impacting him as a business man and a coach in the private sector. Being able to work with some of the best players and leaders of all time left a huge imprint on him due to his ability to take a step back and observe them working with other players, coaches, and staffers. Tim then breaks down how they assess everyone from general population athletes, to pros. Next we discuss how subjective monitoring plays a role with what they’re doing at TD Athletes Edge. Tim finishes off by sharing with me his favorite Kobe story, how he handles people who think they’re “the next” Kobe, and how his focus is what truly separated him. The links and social media he listed are here: Insta/Twitter: @tdathletesedge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tdathletesedge/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tdifranc1 Website: http://www.tdathletesedge.com Podcast: http://www.tdathletesedge.com/podcast/ ENJOY THE CONTENT? THEN YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT THE STRENGTH COACH NETWORK! You can find sensational content just like this in The Strength Coach Network. As a member of The Strength Coach Networks, you can access over 200 hours of the highest-level lecture content just like this one for 48 hours for only $1. Follow the link below to sign up and use the code CVASPS at check out to get a 48 hour trial for only $1. Check out The Strength Coach Network Here! https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/ #StrengthCoach, #StrengthAndConditioningCoach, #Podcast, #LearningAtLunch, #TheSeminar, #SportsTraining, #PhysicalPreparation, #TheManual, #SportTraining, #SportPerformance, #HumanPerformance, #StrengthTraining, #SpeedTraining, #Training, #Coach, #Performance, #Sport, #HighPerformance, #VBT, #VelocityBasedTraining, #TriphasicTraining, #Plyometrics

Tim DiFrancesco spent 6 seasons as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is also the founder of TD Athletes Edge, co-host of the podcast Edge Factor Radio, and is dedicated to helping people reach peak performance, whether they are an athlete or not.  Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Tim on Social Media! Instagram Facebook Twitter Snapchat: tdathletesedge YouTube Check out the TD Athletes Edge Website: www.tdathletesedge.com Also, be sure to check out Tim's podcast, Edge Factor Radio, co-hosted with his brother, Scott:  Edge Factor Radio     Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

In Episode 28, Dr. Bubbs sits down with former LA Laker Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Tim Difrancesco to take a deep dive into the life of a professional athlete. From training strategies and muscular imbalances, to identifying nutrition and supplementation goals, managing sleep and off-setting the stress of travel. Tim also shares his journey towards working in the NBA and what he learned along the way, as well as some fantastic tips and actionable take-aways for you to upgrade your training, nutrition and performance! Check out drbubbs.com/podcast for my show notes and other cutting edge episodes.

Tim DiFrancesco, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS spent 6 seasons as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and is the founder of TD Athletes Edge.  He is [...] CONTINUE READING The post Podcast #41: Training Kobe and the Lakers by Tim DiFrancesco appeared first on The web’s #1 provider of rugby strength and conditioning information..

Jimmy Butler wanted so badly to move on from the past that he removed the rearview mirrors from his car. Now, that might be a little far (and probably illegal if not at the very least thoroughly unsafe), but the Los Angeles Lakers and those who follow them could learn something from the attempt. The analysis surrounding the young Lakers always seems to harken back to the days of, well, a couple years ago, when Kobe Bryant was leading the Lakers to some of the worst seasons in franchise history greatness. “Look at the roster,” they’ll say. “The Lakers don’t think they have their next Kobe Bryant.” Well, no. And that’s perfectly fine. So, with this as background, Harrison and I discuss how it’s time to let Kobe live his life post-basketball and let the kids pursue their dreams in the NBA without Kobe’s shadow looming over every missed jumper. You know, because he never did such a thing or absolutely didn’t do so at the greatest pace the NBA has ever seen. At the top of the show, we also discuss Tim DiFrancesco’s resignation, and what might be behind that. It was purely speculative, but there are some interesting theories at work there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Difrancesco - 4 Keys to Finding Your Career Super Bowl Landing your Dream Job Workshop -------------------- If you like what you hear, consider Joining the Senior Rehab Project to get access to: Monthly Mastermind Meetup Newsletter Private FB Group *For links & the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project, go to http://SeniorRehabProject.com

My guest today is the head strength and conditioning coach of the L.A Lakers in the NBA, Tim DiFrancesco. Tim stops by to tell us about his journey to working with the best of the best, his nutrition insights and how you can apply these same concepts the pros use to enhance your own health […] The post RW 086: Nutrition Lessons From The NBA With Tim DiFrancesco appeared first on Regained Wellness.

Tim DiFrancesco on What the NBA has Taught Him About #GeriatricPT (Part 2) Tim Difrancesco, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, comes on the show for a 2 part series sharing lessons learned from his NBA career.  He currently serves as the L.A. Lakers Head Strength Coach.  He's had an amazing career that has created a unique perspective that's helpful for us geriatric rehab clinicians. Enjoy! Be sure to not miss out on Tim's Workshop (JULY 19TH @ 5PM PST)! Achieve Your Dream Career Relevant Links: TD Athletes Edge Craig Liebenden, DC Dr. Cate Shanahan -------------------- If you like what you hear, consider Joining the Senior Rehab Project to get access to: Monthly Mastermind Meetup Newsletter Private FB Group *For links & the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project, go to http://SeniorRehabProject.com

What does it take to be a professional sports clinician? Want to know how LA Lakers head physical therapist and strength & conditioning coach, Tim DiFrancesco, got his start? If you've ever dreamed about working for a pro team and want to know what the journey to get there and the life to stay there is like, then this is the episode for you! Don't miss this episode of Strength Doc Podcast w/ host Dr. John Rusin as he breaks down pro sports, training, strength & conditioning with Tim DiFrancesco! Tim DiFrancesco, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, the Head Strength & Conditioning coach of the Lakers is renowned nationally for his evidence-based and scientific approach to training, nutrition and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Twitter https://twitter.com/tdathletesedge Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tdathletesedge Instagram http://instagram.com/tdathletesedge YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/tdifranc1 Visit our blog at http://www.tdathletesedge.com

Tim DiFrancesco on What the NBA has Taught Him About #GeriatricPT (Part 1) Tim Difrancesco, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, comes on the show for a 2 part series sharing lessons learned from his NBA career.  He currently serves as the L.A. Lakers Head Strength Coach.  He's had an amazing career that has created a unique perspective that's helpful for us geriatric rehab clinicians. Enjoy!  Be sure to not miss out on Tim's Workshop (JULY 19TH @ 5PM PST)! Achieve Your Dream Career Relevant Links: TD Athletes Edge Craig Liebenden, DC Dr. Cate Shanahan -------------------- If you like what you hear, consider Joining the Senior Rehab Project to get access to: Monthly Mastermind Meetup Newsletter Private FB Group *For links & the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project, go to http://SeniorRehabProject.com

"Every human is an athlete and every athlete is human" - Tim DiFrancesco  Tim DiFrancesco has forged NBA greats and hall of fame legends like Kobe Bryant, Jeremy Lin, Steve Nash, Ron "Meta-World-Peace" Artest, and the list goes on.  We had the honor to sit down with Tim where he gave us a behind the curtain look at his interactions with the world's most talented athletes as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.  So, have you ever wondered how these athletes stay in peak physical condition for 84 games amidst travel, fame, media, sponsorship obligations, and home life? How do they recover day-to-day? What does their nutrition look like? Their training?  Well, wonder no more! Tim is the man with all the answers. In this episode of the Too Fit Podcast we d

Dr. Tim DiFrancesco, DPT, the lead strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, joins us again on this week’s Thursday Quickie and we are talking all about the millennial generation.   In this episode we discuss: How to engage with millennials to accomplish performance goals The importance of linking your training principles and their primary motivation What candy exercises are and how to use them to your advantage while training millennials How to temper their expectations for immediate results Why this generation needs collaboration during the goal setting process And much more!   I had a great time chatting with Tim and I wanted to thank him for sharing great advice on how to engage effectively with millennials as well as helpful tips to apply to our patients, clients, and even fellow PT's. Make sure to check out his blog (tdathletesedge.com) and follow him on twitter (@tdathletesedge) and instagram (@tdathletesedge).   Thanks for listening to this week's Thursday Quickie and subscribing to the podcast! You can find me on twitter @karenlitzyNYC.   Have a lovely weekend and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!   xo Karen  

Do you want to train some of the highest performing athletes in the world and keep them at the top of their game? On today's show, I talk with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco who is the lead strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. In this episode we discuss: How he made the leap into professional sports. How is top strength tips can work on every patient/client regardless of age or experience. Why your workout should focus on time under tension and perfect form. How to stimulate muscle growth by increasing volume of work. Why breaking perfect form effects long term performance. How a PT background sets you up for success in the strength and conditioning world. And so much more!   This was a great interview with Tim on how his background as a physical therapist influences his strength and conditioning principles.  I learned a great deal from Tim on this episode and I hope you come away with some great insights to use immediately in your clinical or fitness setting!   Tim's Top Resources: Kelly Starrett (http://www.mobilitywod.com/) Dan John (http://danjohn.net/) Pavel Tsatsouline (http://www.strongfirst.com/)   How to reach Tim: Website: www.tdathletesedge.com/ Twitter: @tdathletesedge Instagram: @tdathletesedge   Thank you for listening and subscribing to the podcast!  And remember you can find me on Twitter: @KarenLitzyNYC   Don't forget to tune in for the Thursday Quickie 2/11/16 with Dr. DiFrancesco on working with millennials!   Stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!   Karen

S&C training; diets for resilience & recovery Good news ­ one of our favorite guests is back ­the head strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Tim DiFrancesco. Similar to our first interview, last year, Tim and I cover a wide range of topics, everything from talent identification, over-training, the wonders of an […]

“Rinse, repeat, and live to fight another day.” These are the prophetic workouts that represent the cutting edge of athletic training and functional fitness. I catch up with former Los Angeles Lakers Strength and Conditioning Coach Tim DiFrancesco to discuss matters of great importance to weekend warriors everywhere: how to get the most out of your body and steer clear of nagging injuries and body breakdown that leaves many people on the sidelines or under the surgery knife before their time. Tim has retired from the grind of the NBA with many great insights and a tremendous database of assessments and exercises that help fitness enthusiasts of all levels correct functional weaknesses to improve performance and heal or prevent injuries. Tim’s best insight from his NBA experience is that c *hampions don’t have any special magic formula, but rather an ability to lock into a winning routine,* “nothing earth shattering,” that allows them to maintain an awesome functional fitness baseline. The best athletes establish a comfortable, do-able pattern of the right exercises without overextending themselves and breaking down. Learn more about Tim’s interesting customized approach to client programming at TDAthletesEdge.com ( http://tdathletesedge.com ). It starts with an assessment of how well you perform basic movements (the same thing he did to NBA draft prospects for the Lakers to see who’s been trained well and who has high injury risks before a multimillion dollar contract decision is made!), and then a consequent prescription of exercises to address areas of injury, pain and discomfort ― making them stronger without over-stressing them. Short of getting some custom programming from an expert, Tim offers listeners a cool Top 5 list of areas of most concern/injury risk, followed by a go-to exercise to improve function. Here is the list: * *Ankle/plantar fascia/Achilles:* Do calf raises (off the edge of a step or any elevated surface) * *Patellar/quadriceps area near knee:* The mighty wall sit is the isometric movement here! * *Quadriceps/hip flexors:* The “Sprinter” exercise where you lay on ground, bring knee to chest, and apply counter pressure with your hand * *Adductor (groin):* The “side laying bottom leg lift” aka the “TD Jane Fonda” move! * *Hamstrings:* Partner-assisted Nordic hamstring curl is the best, or a bridge pose with legs extended out instead of the usual near-to glutes position. This informative show will give you a complete understanding of the cutting edge concepts in functional fitness, injury prevention and peak performance. *TIMESTAMPS:* Tim DiFrancesco formerly worked with the LA Lakers, now has a cutting-edge fitness program. [04:58] If you're enjoyable to be around, if you add positive energy to the room, how can you lose? [08:39] Feeling strong in what you do physically is a good way to feel empowered emotionally and in everything else. [08:55] How does one optimize minimizing injury risk? [11:52] One important aspect is the degree of difficulty of the regimen. [15:47] The goal is not to crush you. The goal is to see if we can build you up and make you last forever. [19:46] Twelve weeks is a physiological window for you to be able to feel like you’ve put in the right effort. [23:54] It's not just muscles that get strong and more robust and healthier. The common denominator is strengthening. [25:09] An example is the meniscus of the knee. If it has been overtaxed, Tim would NOT have you working through pain. [33:43] Hip replacement surgery is only the last resort. Even surgery for torn meniscus. [38:27] When Tim films a client, what is he looking for as you squat or do a pushup. [45:06] Each client is different but there are some guidelines that are offered here. [51:22] There’s a golf standard hamstring exercise called Nordic hamstring curl. [59:40] *LINKS:* * TD Athletes Edge ( https://www.tdathletesedge.com/ ) * Instagram: TD Athlete’s Edge ( https://www.instagram.com/tdathletesedge/?hl=en ) * Firas Zahabi ( https://twitter.com/firas_zahabi?lang=en ) * Zahabi on Joe Rogan podcast ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDsoWp743gM ) * Dr. Craig Marker ( https://www.craigmarker.com/ ) * Dr.Phil Maffetone ( https://philmaffetone.com/ ) * Primal Endurance Mastery Course ( https://www.primalblueprint.com/products/primal-endurance-mastery-course ) *QUOTES:* * "Rinse, repeat, and live to fight another day." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands