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We did a contracting episode a few weeks ago where we aired out a few grievances mostly focused on how strength and conditioning coaches in contracted roles with the military are treated. In that conversation we acknowledged that we have limited experience with contracting, and we were open to having an expert come on and set the record straight. As it happens, this week's guest is exactly the kind of expert we were looking for. Chris Larkin is LMR Technical Group CEO and Cofounder and his background covers enlisted and officer service in Air Force Special Warfare and extensive involvement in military human performance in multiple different roles. Chris spent 28 years total in the Air Force as an enlisted Combat Controller and Special Tactics Officer, starting to advocate for military human performance initiatives even before commissioning. He served as the first Squadron Commander at the Special Tactics Training Squadron and helped establish the Combat Athlete Program (which pre-dated SOCOM POTFF) working with AF Research Lab and USAFA Human Performance Lab. He had HPO specific facilities built at the STTS and 23 Special Tactics Squadron – some of the first built in the DoD and even ran one of the first ever Human Performance Symposiums (bringing in industry, academia, and other military units to help solve HPO problems). He wrote his thesis at the Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS) on “Combat Fitness a Concept Vital to National Defense” and was an Operational Squadron commander when POTFF came to AFSOC and even deployed HPO staff into Afghanistan to expedite the recovery process. His credentials include a bachelors in Exercise Science, Master Fitness Trainer, ACSM Exercise Leader, and USA Triathlon Coach. He's also an accomplished athlete in his own right. He ran Division 1 Cross Country and Southwest Texas State University. He has represented the Air Force in downhill skiing, triathlon, pentathlon, and Ironman - including 3 Ironman finishes. And he has 3,000 parachute jumps – including numerous demonstrations at events including NFL, MLB, NASCAR.
Wesley Johnson is the the Triathlon Coach for the University of Arizona. He has spent the last 9 years as a coach with USA Triathlon, leading teams I the World Championships, Paralympic and Pan American Championships and was named the 2021 USA Triathlon Coach of the Year. In this episode, he speaks about the necessity of getting fundamentals down first; learning from those you coach and more.
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Ryan Bolton has a very impressive resume both as an athlete and a coach. Coming out of college as a talented swimmer and runner, he gave triathlon a go and came 2nd as a junior in the world triathlon championships which kickstarted his professional triathlon career. He competed in the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and is now one of the top Triathlon and Running Coaches in the world. He is the current USA Triathlon High Performance Advisor, he coaches top Ironman athletes such as Ben Hoffman, Heather Jackson and of course we had to ask about our man Sam Long! This is on top of elite runners including Caroline Rotich, winner of the 2015 Boston Marathon. Keys to the episode: Why surrounding yourself with the right people is so important How Ryan got lucky with The ‘Father' of Triathlon Believe it or not, Triathlon shouldn't be stressful for you How to understand ‘Periodisation' and what level it needs to be applied to How far ahead are you planning your programming? Why you need to be flexible with training principles The last percentage of training that needs to be individualised to you The magazine conundrum in Triathlon The surprising difference between pro vs age group data The risk vs reward race tactic The big mistake Ryan made in the Olympic trials How the pros have managed so many cancelled races What the pros did to stay motivated without races The difference in training strategy between Ben Hoffman and Sam Long Advice for doing an event that you may not be suited to The ‘Question Test' that can replace lab testing How to know how easy to do your easy days Can you go too slow in recovery? Magic things happen in zone 1 and 2 Where in zone 1 or 2 should you sit? Ryan's nutrition planning with his athletes Should you be having caffeine before and/or during races? Ryan's biggest life lesson from the last 12 months The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. Your hosts are Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won't be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Want access to Gerard's Famous Monthly Coaching Newsletter? Go here: https://www.trivelocoachingprogram.com/memos Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zach coaches time-crunched endurance athletes to complete, compete, and PR. He is a Level 2 USA Triathlon Coach, Level 2 USA Cycling Coach, Level 2 Training Peaks Coach, a member of the Stryd coaching team, and a Performance Enhancement Specialist through NASM. Zach is the Head Coach and owner of Inspire FAE coaching. IG: @inspirefae // @fancypedals Web: inspirefae.com Books references: "26 Marathons" by Meb Keflezighi, "The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion" by Simon Marhsall, PhD and Lesie Patterson
Coach Chris talks with Dr. Lisa Ingarfield about diversity, equity and inclusion in endurance sports. She's a fellow USA Triathlon Coach and spoke at a recent triathlon conference on this topic. She co founded the Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit. As a "day job," she does research and evaluation surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion. Hang on to your hat, be a little uncomfortable, set aside your emotions for a moment and listen up. We have a lot of work to do. She calls this a "marathon" and we can certainly work together on this one.Dr Ingarfield defines diversity and brings up many pieces of this complicated puzzle. She talks about the gender pronouns and what they mean. She also talks about the "invisibility of whiteness" and "invisibility of maleness." At the end of the day, the onus is on us to do the research instead of asking marginalized people.Some of her "homework" for us is to:-->Stop making assumptions like "all black people can't swim" or "all moms don't have time for sports" and ask some questions or do your research so you're not excluding people-->If you're in a leadership position, do a needs assessment and ask people about their experiences as well as to have a great starting point. Here's some books she suggested, although there are many out there to help: Lies My Teacher Told MeHow To Be AntiracistIf you want to continue to learn and get insights on this issues, check out her [un]phased Podcast with Dr. Shaunna Payne Gold, designed to help you grapple with the reality of racism, sexism, ableism and many other hard-to-discuss issues affecting triathlon, endurance sports, and our lives. The hosts are both coaches and age-group triathletes, dovetail their work experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion with their love of endurance sports and holistic wellness. For questions, email Lisa at lisa@tritodefi.com and follow them on Instagram here or Facebook here.At The Endurance Edge, we're committed to diversity, inclusion and equity in triathlon and endurance sports, but we need your help. Please send your feedback to info@theenduranceedge.com and thanks!
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This week’s episode is a sit-down with Maggie Kalamaras. Maggie has been a member at Strontown since 2018 and has a long history of sports and particularly endurance sports under her belt. She is a mother of 4 and prior to joining Strongtown she has competed as both a marathon runner and a triathlete for many years. In addition to competing she is also a certified USA Triathlon Coach so I feel she has an interesting perspective from both the competing & coaching side of things. I have to thank her for taking the time to talk with me and hope you all enjoy. Email: Margaretkalamras@gmail.com IG: @maggiekal1073
In this final episode of Coping with COVID, we round out the series through our interview with Fares Ksebati, founder and CEO of MySwimPro, which centers on technology and media through mobile apps and wearables that help people improve on exercise performance and health. Fares is a U.S. swimming champion and certified USA Triathlon Coach, as well as an American Swim Coaches Association Fellow. He shares his story on how MySwimPro got started, his take on crowdfunding and how to gain equity, and his experience as a digital marketing expert working at various tech startup companies. Coping with COVID is hosted by David Smith, angel investor based in Lansing, MI, and co-hosted by Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit, and Tapan Kataria, whose wealth of experience includes involvement with Techstars Detroit and the Detroit branch of Backstage Capital. To watch our entire virtual Coping with COVID series, go to: https://www.crowdcast.io/davidsilvasmith Find out more about us: https://www.bamboodetroit.com/ To be a sponsor of The Doers Network, email us at: info@bamboodetroit.com
Fares Ksebati is the CEO of MySwimPro, a global technology and media company that creates fitness apps that help people improve their performance and health. Most recently, he was selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for 2020 in Consumer Technology. Fares enjoys sharing his passion for entrepreneurship as a keynote speaker and startup mentor to founders around the world. MySwimPro is a digital community with over one million members in 180+ countries. The app has received international accolades being named the Best App of the Year by Apple and featured in Sports Illustrated. The company has global partners and an international investor base that spans 36 countries. Fares is also the Founder of World Swim Day, a global initiative that empowers people around the world to be more active through swimming and promote water safety. He competed on Wayne State University's Varsity swimming program and graduated summa cum laude from the Mike Ilitch School of Business. Fares continues to compete internationally and is a 3x U.S. Masters swimming individual national champion, certified USA Triathlon Coach and American Swim Coaches Association Fellow. Before launching MySwimPro, Fares led digital marketing at multiple venture-backed technology startups. His analytic approach to driving growth and creative insight for engaging audiences and branding has been attributed to the success of numerous early-stage companies. Fares, a Syrian-American has been recognized by Arab America as one of 15 Arab Americans who stole the spotlight in 2017. Follow Bizz Banter on Instagram: @bizzbanter Bizz Banter Website: bizzbanter.com Follow Fares on Instagram: @FaresKsebati Follow MySwimPro on Instagram: @MySwimPro MySwimPro Website: myswimpro.com Music by Marc Wavy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwebNvOA4LrrTkTE40hFLA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bizz-banter/support
Have you ever thought of swimming while fasting or ever tried to? Welcome to my interview with Fares Ksebati, CEO of MySwimPro and founder of World Swim Day. Our guest today, Fares Ksebati is the CEO of MySwimPro, a global technology, and media company that creates mobile and wearable applications (MySwimPro and MyTriPro) that help people improve their performance and health. World Swim Day, a global initiative that empowers people around the world to be more active through swimming and promote water safety. He competed on Wayne State University's Varsity swimming program and graduated summa cum laude from the Mike Ilitch School of Business. Fares continues to compete internationally and is a 3x U.S. Masters swimming individual national champion, certified USA Triathlon Coach and American Swim Coaches Association Fellow. In this episode, the following topics were discussed: How did MySwimPro get started and what is it all about? How can someone get started with swimming and what are the best drills to do? How can athletes keep up with swimming during Ramadan? What is World Swim Day and how can we participate with it? And of course much more! To check the blog the post that got published on MySwimPro, please click below: Advice for Swimmers During Ramadan To sign up for the course in how to get started with swimming, please click below: Introduction to swimming Don't forget to tag us on your social media stories with the biggest takeaway and show us your favorite workout during Ramadan! Coach Ola @BeFit4Akhirah Coach Fares @FaresKsebati & @MySwimPro Remember to: Be Strong. Be Fit. BeFit4Akhirah.
Today’s featured lecture from the 2019 Low-Carb Cruise is from Stephanie Holbrook from KetoEndurance.co, a CHEK Exercise Coach, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach, USA Cycling and USA Triathlon Coach. Stephanie has a passion for helping fellow athletes, like her, to use the power of ketogenic diets to look, feel, and perform at their best. “I feel like I am on a mission to change the conversation about the difference in being fit and being healthy. We don’t have to play by the typical rules. We are the new normal.” - Stephanie Holbrook Paid advertisement Have you heard about the Annual Low-Carb Cruise that our host Jimmy Moore helps organize each year as the preeminent event for the low-carb community? They just completed their twelfth one in 2019 with lots of incredible guest speakers who are the leading voices for carbohydrate restriction and ketogenic diets, including people like Dr. Ken Berry; Dr. Eric Westman; Lauren Berryhill; T. C. Hale; Jackie Eberstein; Jimmy Moore; Christine Moore, NTP; Maria Emmerich; Dr. Tracey King and many more! Paid advertisement If these lectures whet your appetite to be a part of the festivities on the epic, preeminent low-carb keto event of the year, join us coming up May 17-24, 2020. It would be awesome to have you join in on the fun in the sun with all of your low-carb, ketogenic, and Paleo friends. SIGN UP at LowCarbCruiseInfo.com to reserve your seat to meet next year’s guest speakers. This is one event you do not want to miss if you are a fan of livin’ la vida low-carb! Sign up now and we’ll see you there next May. Paid advertisement
This episode's guest is Alex Viada from Complete Human Performance. Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs.A graduate of Duke University, currently on hiatus from a Masters of Physiology program at NC State University, Alex enjoys lifting heavy things, biking, running long distances, and otherwise pushing himself to his limit (though his body is not always on board with the program). He is also an avid homebrewer, and if you give him much of an opening, he will happily bore you with details on hop schedules and yeast strain flocculation. You’ve been warned. On this episode Alex and I discuss: Alex's background & Influences What are the good and not so good things that Alex currently see's with the physical preparation profession, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing? I ask Alex how did he get into Hybrid (Concurrent Training)? I ask Alex - what considerations need to be made for strength athletes wanting to start endurance sports, and what considerations do endurance athletes need to mark when they want to get into strength sports I ask Alex what is it like to deal with the different personality types between strength athletes vs endurance athletes when they begin their journey into concurrent training I ask Alex about the nutritional needs for the hybrid athlete I ask Alex - How does he calculate an Athletes caloric needs when they begin to engage in concurrent training I ask Alex - what are the common myths that he consistently has to dismiss with concurrent training and what are the benefits for strength athletes to incorporate some endurance work into their training regimes and vice versa for the endurance athlete I ask Alex to discuss his design of training cycles for concurrent training and how he consolidates stressors I ask how does he peak individuals for powerlifting meets and endurance events that are very close together on the competition calendar? I ask Alex - How does his learn? I ask Alex - what have been the biggest Lessons he has learned so far in his life? I ask Alex for his top resources I ask Alex for his top life advice I ask Alex if he only had 1 year left on Planet Earth - how would he spend that year and why? I ask Alex if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why? This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - Complete Human PerformanceFacebook - Complete Human Performance LLCTwitter - @HumPerformanceInstagram - alex.viada Books Mentioned:Bad Science Bad Pharma Science and Practice of Strength Training Supertraining Hybrid Training People and Resources Mentioned:Dr. Bryan Walsh Berndt MuellerLyle McDonaldDan DuchaineVladimir ZatsiorskyTheodore RoosveltDonald TrumpRobin WilliamsAlexander The GreatElon Musk 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 360 ALTIS 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
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 - Alex Viada of Complete Human Performance, is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra-running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs.
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You don’t have to be in your 20’s to be muscular, lean, and strong. The fundamentals of good dieting and effective training remain no matter what age you are. In this episode with Alex Vianda, he’ll share with you a handful of strategies for maximizing your fitness after 40. Listen now! Brief Bio: Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra-running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs. His Hybrid Training method is simple — it consists of breaking down the demands and unique stressors of every type of training an athlete requires, and programming to target specific demands, not “labels” (i.e. “strength training,” “conditioning,” “endurance training,” etc.). The result is a style of programming that has produced a significant number of powerlifting triathletes and 300+ pound runners. Many athletes working with Complete Human Performance find themselves setting personal records in strength, speed and distance at the same time–something that was traditionally seen as impossible. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you need to introduce mobility training into your workout (11:47) 5 Exercises to improve mobility (14:05) Why Alex recommends training with an old school bodybuilder (14:17) Weight training: Do’s and don’ts of proper technique (16:01) The optimal diet (22:10) 3 Tips to get you in the best shape of your life (19:18) When should you get nutrition blood panel (31:08) Sleep quantity vs. sleep quality: What’s really important (40:11) How to keep building muscle after 40 (51:52) Zone 2 training: How to build your aerobic base (61:34) The benefits of concurrent training (63:22) 5 At-home workouts to lose weight and build muscle (68:20) Resources: Connect with Alex: Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to . Check out the first video in series, where , you can learn how to avoid those mistakes right now and get better results at the gym. Until next time! Ted
Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs. His Hybrid Training method is simple — it consists of breaking down the demands and unique stressors of every type of training an athlete requires, and programming to target specific demands, not “labels” (i.e. “strength training,” “conditioning,” “endurance training,” etc.). The result is a style of programming that has produced a significant number of powerlifting triathletes and 300+ pound runners. Many athletes working with Complete Human Performance find themselves setting personal records in strength, speed and distance at the same time–something that was traditionally seen as impossible. For more information vist Follow & Support this podcast by hitting Subscribe and giving a 5 star rating! Interested in Strongman Coaching? Fill out the form at Visit our for all your training needs! Shop using our affiliate links on & Support our
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