In episode 216, Tim Chiarolanza former S&C Coach and major trauma survivor, joins us. Specifically we will be looking at: How diet and sleep improved his rehabilitation The importance of exercise science in rehabilitation What athletes can learn from his journey About Tim : "Tim Chiarolanza is a major trauma survivor. After spending over a decade working to achieve his dream job, including two stints working in professional baseball as a minor league strength and conditioning...

In episode 215 Joe Dolcetti, Troy Jones and Sam Portland, joins us. Specifically we will be looking at: What wearable resistance is and why its important How wearable resistance changes force and technique during sprinting How to train with wearable resistance to improve performance About Joe : "I’m Joe, a lifelong athlete, competitive boxer and rugby player, the CEO and Founder of LILA® and the inventor of EXOGEN wearable resistance. I’m a 35 year veteran of high-performance...

In episode 214 Harry Routledge, High Performance Practitioner, joins us. Specifically Harry will be looking at: What Sport Scientists do The skills and qualifications needed Specialists vs generalists How to develop your skills About Harry : "I am an experience High Performance Practitioner, having worked in the USA, Australia and the UK. I have held positions such as Head of Performance and Head of Sport Science and strive to utilise an evidence based approach to enhance athletic...

In episode 213 Jason Rice creator of the Apnea Survival, breath control education system, joins us. Specifically Jason will be looking at: What breath holding is & why it's important How breath holding can lead to positive physiological adaptations Case Study: How athletes can use breath holding to improve sport performance About Jason : "Jason Rice is the creator of the Apnea Survival, breath control education system. He is a niche performance and stress management specialist,...

In episode 212 John DeWitt Director of Applied Sports Science at Rice University, joins us. Specifically John will be looking at: What fatigue is and where it comes from How force plates can measure fatigue KPIs he finds important How to apply your data About John : "Dr. John DeWitt is the Director of Applied Sports Science at Rice University in Houston, TX, and president of DeWitt Method, a high performance consultancy with clients in the NBA, MLS, US Olympic and Paralympic...

In episode 211 Eric Gorman Strength and Conditioning Coach at New York Red Bulls, joins us. Specifically Eric will be looking at: Why footballers suffer hamstring injuries Factors influencing injury risk Reducing injury risk How he works in the gym to strengthen hamstrings About Eric : "My name is Eric Gorman, and I am currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach with the New York Red Bulls' First Team. I have been with the club for 4 seasons now, and this is my third with the First...

In episode 210 Warren Bradley, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro, joins us. Specifically Warren will be looking at: What BFR is and how to use it Why BFR works for recovery How to add BFR to other recovery methods The future of BFR About Warren : "Dr Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro – the World’s leading Performance Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) company. Warren spent over a decade working in professional sports across the Premier League and...

In episode 209 Nutritionist at England Rugby, joins us. Specifically James will be looking at: Importance of nutrition in rugby Role of carbohydrates, protein & fats How to adjust intakes for individual needs About James : ""Dr James C. Morehen is a performance nutritionist currently working with professional athletes and elite individuals from the corporate world. Through Morehen Performance Ltd, he has spent the last eight years supporting individuals from England Football,...

In episode 208 Bryan Mann, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Educator, joins us. Specifically Bryan will be looking at: The difference between speed and momentum Why momentum matters How to train momentum About Bryan : "Bryan started his coaching career at south west Missouri University, while he was an undergrad. He later moved on to work at Arizona State University and the University of Tulsa before spending fifteen years with the University of Missouri as both a coach and a...

In episode 207 Simon Hartley, Sport Psychology Consultant, joins us. Specifically Simon will be looking at: Where motivation comes from How to get and stay motivated How to athletes use motivation for performance About Simon : "Simon Hartley is a globally respected sport psychology consultant and performance coach. For over 25 years, Simon has worked with gold medallists, world record holders, world champions, top five world-ranked professional athletes, Olympians, and championship...

In episode 206 Derek Wilcox, record breaking athlete and world champion coach, joins us. Specifically Derek will be looking at: Evidence based practice and practice based evidence Advantages and disadvantages How to combine both for ultimate coaching performance About Derek : "Dr. Derek Wilcox is a world record breaking athlete and world champion coach with a PhD in Sport Physiology & Performance. He has been a coach with Renaissance Periodization for a since 2014, a former D1...

In episode 205 Jen Case, Registered Dietician S&C Specialist and combat athlete, joins us. Specifically Jen will be looking at: Why athletes cut weight Disadvantages to cutting weight How to cut weight How to replenish post-weigh in About Jen : "With an impressive track record in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this individual boasts an astounding 11-time IBJJF Master Worlds Championship title, along with three victories at the IBJJF Pan Championship and two triumphs as the IBJJF Masters...

In episode 204 Andy Hyde, Strength and Conditioning Coach with Aesthetic Athletics, joins us. Specifically Andy will be looking at: The difference between pro, semi-pro and youth players Important physical qualities How to structure a week to optimise performance An example of how a session with him would look About Andy : "Andrew works with elite youth and senior soccer players through Aesthetic Athletes. Previously, he has worked as an S&C Coach in the NHS and Leeds United F.C....

In episode 203 Christle Guevarra, Sport Medicine Physicain with US Figure Skaing, joins us. Specifically Christle will be looking at: The difference between pain and injury Training during pain and injury How to adjust training during pain and injury About Christle : "Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician - Family Medicine Residency, Sports Medicine Fellowship -Team Physician for US Figure Skating -Private Practice (telemedicine) -Non-clinical work with Renaissance Periodization:...

In episode 202 Sarah Chantler, Registered Dietician at Leeds Beckett University. joins us. Specifically Sarah will be looking at: Fuel sources for team sports Importance of carbohydrates How much fuel you need Case study: How to eat like a pro About Sarah : "Dr Sarah Chantler is a Registered Dietitian specialising in sport. She currently works across multiple domains of education, research and applied practice through Leeds Beckett university. She works predominantly with team...

In episode 201 Joe Neal, Owner of 2SP Performance in Detroit. joins us. Specifically Joe will be looking at: The physical requirements of ice hockey How to adjust training based on game stress How to improve ice hockey performance in the gym About Joe : "Joe has been a private sector Strength and Conditioning Coach for 17 years in Detroit Michigan. In that time, he has been working with mainly hockey and baseball, ranging from youth to professional athletes" Instagram: @joeneal2...

In episode 200, Sean Baker Owner of PEAQ - South Australia's Best Gym, joins us. Specifically Sean will be looking at: How he created and financed his gym How to designed the space How sessions relate to the design How he programs for PEAQ performance About Sean : "Sean is an ASCA Elite Level 3 Coach, with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. His journey in the S&C world has primarily been centred around Australian Rules Football and Cricket, however in more recent times has...

In episode 199, Conor Clancey Human Performance Specialist at OrthoArizona, joins us. Specifically Connor will be looking at: Perfect LTAD facilities Bare bones LTAD facilities How to produce world class LTAD sessions with limited equipment About Conor : "At the conclusion of his NCAA Division-1 baseball career, Conor Clancey turned his focus to exercise science and has remained in the field ever since. For the past eight years, Conor has delivered athlete-centered strength and...

In episode 198 James de Lacey, Strength and Conditioning Coach, joins us. Specifically James will be looking at: Physiology underpinning grappling sports How to train in the gym for improved grappling performance How to plan your training weeks for optimum performance About James : "James owns Sweet Science of Fighting and Lift Big Eat Big. He holds a Master of Sport & Exercise Science with published research in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. James spent...

In episode 197 Sam Thompson, Sport Nutritionist and PhD Candidate at the University of the West of Scotland and Celtic FC, joins us. Specifically Sam will be looking at: What plant based diets are The advantages and disadvantages to vegetarian and vegan diets How to avoid key pitfalls of these diets Real world examples of how to implement these diets for athletes About Sam : "I am a Sports and Exercise Nutritionist based in Valencia, Spain currently undertaking my PhD with the...

In episode 196, Merrick Lincoln, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach, joins us. Specifically Merrick will be looking at: How strength training and rehab differ What pain scales are and how to use them Case study: How to rehab injuries using pain scales About Merrick : "Dr. Merrick Lincoln is an Assoicate Professor of Exercise Science and Rehabiltation Medcine at Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan, USA, a licensed Physical Therapist,...

In episode 195 Les Spellman, Speed Coach, joins us. Specifically Les will be looking at: What speed is How physiology relates to technique Universial technique model How to improve your speed About : "Les Spellman is one of America's elite speed performance coaches. Over the past 10+ years, Les has trained several Olympians as well as athletes in the NFL, and NCAA Division I. Most notably, he’s trained 28 NFL draft picks in the past 3 drafts including 8 first round picks." X:...

In episode Lion Martinez World Record Holder in 60m, 100m, and 200m (indoor) in the M45 masters athlete bracket, joins us. Specifically Lion will be looking at: The differences between masters and senior athletes How to train as a masters athlete How he trains to break world records About Lion: "Track athlete since 1989, coach since 2000. Now Masters athlete and world record holder in the 60m (6.88), 100m (10.72) and 200m (indoor 22.23) in the M45 bracket." Nominate future...

In episode Christopher Myers, Exercise Physiologist for the 2d Air Support Operation Squadron in Vilseck Germany, joins us. Specifically Chris will be looking at: The importance of physiology for tactical operators Constraints of tactical work How to plan and physically prepare for tactical demands About Chris: "Dr. Christopher Myers is the Exercise Physiologist for the 2d Air Support Operation Squadron in Vilseck, Germany. Additionally, he voluntarily serves as the United States...