• 447: Scott Salwasser on An Evolution of Speed and Movement Assessment
    Jan 23 2025
    Today’s podcast is with Scott Salwasser. Scott is a sports performance specialist at EXOS, and previously served as the Head of Athletic Performance for Bishop Lynch High School, along with stops at numerous NCAA DI institutions, as well as work in the private sector. Scott is a field leader in assessment protocols and training methodology for physical preparation, speed, and combine development. As technology continues to push forward, and the data that comes with it, it’s crucial to have practical methods to apply technology to training in a meaningful way. Scott has a strong background in technology/assessment protocols, but is deeply practical and puts coaching and applied techniques at the forefront of his system. On the podcast today, Scott speaks on his experiences and transition away from sports performance in the NCAA, and talks on athlete assessments for speed and movement abilities, asymmetries, and meeting the evolving needs of an athlete over time. Scott has a great sense of what it takes to distill technology and advanced concepts into the needs of athletes in a performance setting, and it was great to catch up with him for this episode. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr’s “Gym Studio” and the LILA Exogen Wearable Resistance Training Sleeves. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr’s Gym Studio and the LILA Exogen Wearable Resistance Training Sleeves. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Main Points 7:28- Athletic Development Through High School Coaching 12:51- Transformative Spirit: The Key to Discipline 14:12- Data-Driven Athletic Assessment for Training Programs 27:15- Personalized Athlete Training Plans Through Data 31:43- Unlocking the Final 5-10% in Sprint Training 33:48- Mental Focus and Environmental Influence in Sprinting 46:25- Quantifying Movement Asymmetries for Enhanced Interventions 52:49- Enhancing Athletic Speed Beyond Isolated Tests 59:59- Tailored Athletic Programs for Individual Performance Gains 1:06:03- Customized Assessment for Enhanced Athletic Performance 1:07:48- Optimizing Performance Through Individualized Asymmetry Analysis Quotes "If you have a strength coach standing behind you, hollering at you to get deeper, you're gonna find a way to get deeper however you can, right?" - Scott Salwasser “I actually did force-velocity profiling, I think it was my second year (of high school coaching). I'm like, okay, I'm gonna just really be over the top here and we're gonna get it. And to oversimplify it, basically told me that we were bad at everything. - Scott Salwasser “Even at the high school level, is you have a kid run a sprint, that's laser time, he's going to run harder. You have a kid, you're working on explosive strength or speed strength or any avenue in the weight room, you get a VBT feedback on that, the bar is going to move faster” - Scott Salwasser “Within a healthy scope, and everybody's got to define their own “healthy scope” of variability, But within that, you're going to be better at one thing slightly worse than another. But at what point does it red flag” - Scott Salwasser "Force and strength with a barbell on your back or in your hands are not the exact same thing." - Scott Salwasser “Asymmetrical. But it's 5% difference. So we'll keep it in mind. But we're not going to go crazy over it. Oh, it's 30%. All right. Maybe he's not gonna do these exercises. He's gonna get extra, you know, PT and we're gonna take these lifts out and replace them with these” - Scott Salwasser About Scott Salwasser Coach Salwasser is a sports performance specialist at EXOS in the Dallas area. He has previously served as the Head of Athletic Performan...
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 446: Eamonn Flanagan on Reactive Strength and Individualized Jump Training Concepts
    Jan 16 2025
    Today’s podcast is with Eamonn Flanagan. Eamonn Flanagan is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Consultant at the Sport Ireland Institute, where he oversees strength and conditioning support for Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. He holds a Ph.D. in Sports Biomechanics and spent over a decade in professional rugby, working with the Scottish Rugby Union, Edinburgh Rugby, and the Irish Rugby Football Union. Eamonn appeared on episode #250 and has just created a new course on plyometrics in conjunction with Sportsmith Training methods such as extensive plyometrics and reactive strength testing have become more common in training team sports. At the same time, it’s easy to lose sight of the whole in athlete development when chasing plyometric variables too far. On today’s show, Eamonn explores the application of plyometric training, including the impact of surface type on performance, the Reactive Strength Index's role in assessment, and strategies for optimizing reactive strength. We also cover plyometric intensity, using extensive plyometric methods, and tailoring programs to individual needs, concluding with balanced approaches to training and performance. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr’s Gym Studio. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Main Points 17:05- Impact of Surface Type on Plyometric Training 22:53- Reactive Strength Index Influence on Plyometric Assessment 25:57- Reciprocal vs. Unilateral Movement Tension Analysis 28:25- Optimizing Performance Through Reactive Strength Training 31:28- Jumping Exercise Progression for Athletes 35:01- Dynamic Acceleration Plyometrics 36:05- Performance Enhancement Through Contrast Training Methods 39:51- Balancing Intensity Levels for Athletic Adaptations 48:34- Enhancing Athletic Performance Through Extensive Plyometrics 49:44- Tailoring Plyometric Training to Individual Needs 1:01:20- Tailoring Plyometric Training for Enhanced Performance Quotes (8:42) "I think as an athlete and as a coach, there's always a bit of a balancing act between. Around ego, you know, what do I want to do versus what do I need to do?" - Eamonn Flanigan (12:30 “An athlete might be on field multiple times a week, but if it's on a soft, you know, very, very compliant surface, I'm not sure how relevant that is to, let's say, what we might expect from adaptation from extensive plyometrics” - Eamonn Flanigan (13:40 “Let's say in the last Olympic cycle, working with a taekwondo athlete who is, you know, indoors on mats in bare feet. And so the difference in kind of foot, ankle, calf integrity between the two, you know, the taekwondo athletes spending a lot of time in single leg stance, you know, there's an athlete that I'm probably bypassing extensive work pretty quickly” - Eamonn Flanigan (30:00) “Very often like plyometric ability or that basic quality or reactive strength, it's, it's very neglected. I think sometimes it's not something that is often included. And as a result, I think there's, there's always some, I think there's often some easy wins there” - Eamonn Flanigan (37:00) “If you're doing repeat hurdle jumps or you're doing, you know, a set of pogo jumps or some bounding. There's also a point at which, you know, if you hit a bad replacement, you just end up like it gets worse and worse and worse. You know, I think, you know, again, varying within a set both up and down allows you to come back down again and build it back up again” - Eamonn Flanigan (41:10) “I am a little skeptical as to how much, you know, what might be less than 50 reps of an exercise in a week can have on, you know, the, the, the, the running gate of an athlete who's sprinting x number of strides ...
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 445: Cal Dietz and Mike T Nelson on Training Neurology, Oscillatory Reps, and Triphasic II Concepts
    Jan 9 2025
    Today’s podcast is with Cal Dietz and Mike T Nelson, authors of Triphasic Training II. Today's podcast features Cal Dietz, of the University of Minnesota and co-author of Triphasic Training, and Dr. Mike T. Nelson, a leading expert in exercise physiology, neurological training concepts, and metabolic flexibility. Sports performance is like a tree in many respects. It starts with standard strength training methods, then branches out and integrates varying aspects of total human performance. From the period between the original Triphasic Training to Triphasic Training II, Cal has worked through many aspects of athletic performance, interconnecting physiology and neurology. Mike’s work spans many interconnected aspects of human performance, and compliments Cal’s work with physiological underpinnings. On today’s podcast, Cal and Mike share insights from their new book, Triphasic Training II, focusing on optimizing human performance for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Primary topics in this episode will be practical neurological training concepts, the origin and evolution of the GOAT drill, evolving warmups and training integrations, athletic capacity building, oscillatory training, and much more. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr’s Gym Studio and Lila Exogen. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Main Points 3:55- Embracing Curiosity and Experimentation in Coaching 9:20- Optimizing Strength Training with Triphasic Concepts 15:12- Neurotransmitter-Stimulating Go Drill for Performance Optimization 17:34- Enhancing Performance Through Brain-Stimulating Drills 24:54- Enhancing Performance through Integrated Brain Training 28:32- Enhancing Physical Performance Through Vestibular Training 45:05- Optimizing Nervous System Coordination Through Dosage 48:34- Optimizing Athlete Performance through Targeted Challenges 51:59- Enhancing Coaching Through Experimentation and Data Collection 1:00:13- Aerobic System Development Through Heart Rate Variability 1:02:39- Cognitive Decision-Making in Athletic Performance Optimization 1:11:53- Optimizing Athletic Performance Through Physiological Integration 1:14:44- Utilizing Metrics for Individualized Athletic Recovery 1:21:31- Systemic Movement for Enhanced Athletic Performance Quotes (27:50) “If you see kids who do not move athletically, there's something off with them now, you know, modern-day that could be maybe just too much exposure to video games or they could be, they have like I have some severe eye issues, vestibular issues, etc.” Mike T Nelson (32:45) “That frustration is a key factor. If you're frustrated, you're pushing yourself on all these different levels with all these” Cal Dietz (34:40) “When we work out, it's basically, we come, we do one GOAT drill, and then we do our 1080 sprint protocol, one rep, and then we come back, and while the resting, they do the GOAT drill again. And so we end up doing four to six go or four to five go drills before the workout” Cal Dietz (35:50) “I've gotten emails from coaches, high school football coaches. Like, a kid could never catch over his left shoulder for whatever reason, so they all had him on. Well, now he's catching over the left shoulder. When they started integrating that drill in their passing drills” Cal Dietz (53:55) "The higher level coaches I watch, they all appear to talk less." Mike T Nelson (59:54) "The biggest thing with oscillatories is that we feel that our ability to stay injury-free has been increased because of the high speed, because that's how the muscle is getting hurt and that's how it's supposed to function on the field." Cal Dietz (1:17:05) "In general, the more developed your aerobic system is,
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 444: Joel Smith Q&A on Dynamic Learning, Speed Programming and Training Aliveness
    Jan 2 2025
    Today’s podcast is a Q&A episode with Joel Smith. Topics include the role of roughhousing games for individual sport athletes, sandbag training, and rhythm-cadence in movement. Joel explores youth sports trends, breaking jump plateaus, and the benefits of flywheel loading. He also covers infrasternal angle training, rotating speed and plyometric days, and integrating team play with weekly speed work. This, plus, a discussion on the value of band resistance in sports training rounds out this comprehensive conversation on optimizing athletic performance. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr’s Gym Studio. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Main Points 00:14- Roughhousing games for non-team sport athletes 08:42- Training Changes Over the Year 33:23- Observations on Youth Sports 36:44- The Role of Fun in Training 40:37- Jump Imbalances and Breaking Jump Plateaus 44:53- Flywheel Loading 46:37- Infrasternal Angle Concepts and Training over Time 53:36- Sprint and Jump Training Programming 59:14- Utilizing Exergeny in Training 1:00:43- Games as Speed Training 1:05:37- Basketball vs. Plyometrics 1:08:24- Band Resistance in Sport Training About Joel Smith Joel Smith is the founder of Just Fly Sports and is a sports performance and track coach in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joel hosts the Just Fly Performance Podcast and has authored several books and coaches in both the high school and private sectors. Joel was a strength coach for 8 years at UC Berkeley, working with the Swim teams and post-graduate professional swimmers, as well as tennis, water polo, and track and field. A track coach of 17 years, Joel coached for the Diablo Valley Track and Field Club for 7 years and also has 6 years of experience coaching on the collegiate level, working at Wilmington College, and the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse. He is currently coaching high jump at Milford High School. Joel has coached 4 national champions, multiple All-Americans, and NCAA record holders in track and field. In the realm of strength and conditioning, his programs have assisted 5 athletes to Olympic berths that produced 9 medals and a world record performance at Rio in 2016.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 443: Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus on Propulsion Dynamics in Athletic Movement
    Dec 26 2024
    Today’s podcast features Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus. Bill Hartman. Bill Hartman is a physical therapist and in-demand educator with his modern approach to human mechanics and training. Chris Wicus is a health and performance professional with 15 years of experience, a former professional ultimate frisbee player, and a 2nd-degree black belt in karate. He has coached a wide variety of athletes across 17 sports and has been mentored by many top experts in the field. Bill and Chris host the “Reconsider” podcast together and speak on various cutting-edge approaches to human movement in a way that prompts thinking on existing processes in the field, and how to move forward with current understandings of training and biomechanics. One key link between on-field performance and weight room training is the dynamics of propulsion through the gait cycle. Bill and Chris often use the example of cutting mechanics—going into and out of a cut—which applies to sprinting, jumping, throwing, strength training, and directional changes, highlighting human movement as a series of turns, rotations, and gait phases. Today's podcast dives into the dynamics of propulsion and the gait cycle, linking field performance with weight room training. Bill and Chris explore "into and out of the cut" mechanics as they apply to sprinting, jumping, throwing, strength training, and directional changes. They compare change of direction to acceleration and top-end speed while discussing propulsion's impact on breathing, reciprocal motion, orientation, performance, and injury prevention. This was a truly illuminating episode and one that garners numerous notes and insights. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr’s Gym Studio. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Main Points 00:55- Propulsion Phases Influence Cut Maneuvers in Motion 8:23- Agility, Relative Motions Training, and Links Between COD and Acceleration Ability 24:28- Late Stance Propulsion for Enhanced Velocity Performance 27:35- Optimizing Performance Through Relative Motion Training 43:42- Proper Breathing in Optimal Performance Training 56:05- Enhancing Control Through Relative Motions in Split Squat 1:04:31- Pelvic Pressure Dynamics and Squatting Depth 1:15:30- Oscillatory Impulse Split Squat Training for Athletes 1:19:03- Explore Bill's Model on UHP Platform Quotes (2:15) “Propulsion is moving forward through space in contact with the medium” - Bill Hartman (9:32) “For you to move what you perceive to be straight sideways, that is actually a turn away from the ground contact” - Bill Hartman (10:50) “Everything is a turn. And that's why one of the dirty words would be a sagittal plane. Because when we're talking about dynamic movement, we're moving on helices” - Bill Hartman (13:50) “There's lots of time accumulated with these IR demands with like a 5 10, 5 pro agility, whatever. So that's going to prime you. My assumption would be I would see better starts and accelerations and I would see better shorter sprint performance. But like you had even mentioned intuitively, 200m maybe wouldn't be as good as I need to display ER, I need to be off the ground. That lives in the opposite place from like an agility drill” - Bill Hartman (16:40) “The sharper the cut, the, the, the, the greater your capacity to have to slow down so you can actually, actually change directions. And so this is an acquisition of relative motion in internal rotation which could have a beneficial effect… if we were just doing say a flying 20, that's a whole different story because the amount of relative movement that you would, that would be required in that circumstance is actually less” - Bill Hartman
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 442: David Grey on High Performance Foot Training and Isometric Concepts
    Dec 19 2024
    Today’s podcast features David Grey. David is the founder of David Grey Rehab, where he works with clients from all walks of life. David’s specialty is assessing his clients' gait cycle in depth to develop a plan to help restore the movement or movements they struggle to perform. David has learned under many great mentors in the world of human movement, athletic development, gymnastics, Chinese martial arts, and biomechanics, and is an expansive thinker, blending many elements of human movement together in a down-to-earth way we can all resonate with. Although there are some differences between rehabilitation and performance strength and power training for athletes, there are also a lot of similarities and connections. The more we can understand good training from both worlds, the more effective our programming and outcomes can be. On today’s episode, David speaks on various aspects of foot training, along with both targeted and overcoming isometric adaptations. He also gets into concepts of loading and intensity in the rehab space, and what tends to be missing from many rehab programs. David covers this and much more in this practical and informative episode. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr’s Gym Studio. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com TeamBuildr is an online software for coaches and trainers. Use the code “JUSTFLY” for a free 30-day trial of the TeamBuildr software. For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Main Points 4:17- Sustainable Solutions for Foot Issues Through Orthotics 8:17- Gradual Conditioning for Injury Prevention 11:25- Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment Strategies and Outcomes 12:15- Consistent Methods for Sustainable Fitness Progress 24:19- Intermuscular Coordination in Rehabilitation Exercises 26:17- Optimizing Muscle Function through Inhibition Techniques 27:42- Isometric Exercises Enhancing Nervous System Coordination 29:14- Tendon Health and Safe Training Positions 38:49- Competition-Driven Intensity for Optimal Rehabilitation 50:42- Heavy Loading for Achilles Strength 59:13- Movement Improvement Through Rehab-Inspired Training Approach Quotes (5:59) "You need to separate out: This is for analgesic effect before my session and this is separate to that. I am doing these exercises to get stronger or to improve whatever other qualities I need." - David Grey (7:03) "I will work a lot with how their foot moves. Not because a Pronated foot or a supinated foot is a better foot. Just because I would like, if you have joints, I would like them to be able to move and they don't have to be able to move a lot, but just to be able to move a little bit at least" - David Grey (7:20) "Not all, but some of the best world-class sprinters that I've been lucky enough to work with have the most mushed-up feet." -David Grey (29:14) "When you see the shake, you know something is happening." - David Grey (38:15) "I think it's actually especially in my world, in the rehab world, people will not give you their all. They're holding back either because they're purposefully holding back or they're subconsciously holding back, but they really will not give you their all" - David Grey (43:58) "It's intensity and competition both missing in rehab hugely. And it's a huge problem. Humongous problem." - David Grey (44:49) "The stimulus to heal needs to be greater than whatever hurts you." (59:39) "I just think this is good training, to be honest." - David Grey About David Grey David Grey is the founder of David Grey Rehab, a renowned movement and rehabilitation specialist dedicated to helping athletes and individuals overcome chronic pain, prevent injuries, and optimize performance. David has gained international recognition for h...
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 441: Katie St. Clair on Feet, Hips, and Connective Tissue Principles in Movement Performance
    Dec 12 2024
    Today’s podcast features Katie St. Clair. Katie St. Clair is a seasoned strength coach, educator, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is the founder of Empowered Performance, a program and academy designed to elevate the standards of coaching through an in-depth understanding of biomechanics, anatomy, respiration, and creative thinking. Katie's work focuses on empowering other coaches and movement professionals to create transformative experiences for their clients by fostering a love of movement. The human body is a highly intricate system, with countless ways to approach its training—whether focusing on mechanics, mental aspects, muscles, or connective tissues. Every part is interconnected, with systems and joints working harmoniously to create movement. In today’s episode, Katie delves into training patterns centered around the feet and hips, as well as the exploratory process she uses to deepen her understanding of movement and training strategies. She highlights the significance of understanding connective tissue behavior and its foundational role in performance programs. Additionally, Katie discusses the importance of incorporating ballistic and athletic movements into programming for all types of individuals, alongside other key principles of human performance. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr’s Gym Studio and Athletic Development Games. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com TeamBuildr is an online software for coaches and trainers. Use the code “JUSTFLY” for a free 30-day trial of the TeamBuildr software. For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Main Points 3:31- A Connective Tissue-Centered Dynamic Exercise Training Approach 13:40- Optimizing Performance Through Corrective Movement Integration 22:42- The Nature of Repetitive Movements in Performance Training 27:26- Single-Leg Hinging Progression for Movement Optimization 31:13- Optimizing Glute Activation Through Hinging Techniques 44:10- Enhancing Range of Motion Through Ballistic Exercises 46:31- Reconnect with Joy Through Dynamic Movements 1:01:52- Optimizing Glute Activation with Foot Pronation 1:05:08- Enhancing Exercise Performance through Foot Coordination 1:14:53- Optimal Foot Mechanics for Exercise Performance Quotes (8:40) “What am I trying to do with the joint? How is that impacting the connective tissue? So what's my speed and tempo looking like when I'm doing this? How stiff is it making someone or how compliant?” (17:40) “Today I did a squat and a bench press six sets of five reps. I mean I was done with that pretty quickly, so then the rest of the hour I can spend playing around with accessory work where I'm just exploring different concepts. I just like to have fun with my body.” (24:00) “It's actually being creative, which is the one thing that is missing from learning, in my opinion, and that's on all scales, like children.” (35:35) “You're not feeling your posterior chain and you're not feeling your glutes, and you're feeling your back or your SI joint. Something's going on. Yeah, you need some sort of constraint. You could be hiking your hip or arching too much through the low back, you could be too far back on your heels. Maybe you need to push into your forefoot to get things to really kick on, depending on how your center of mass is organized. So I always love getting in somebody into a hinge position that struggled with it for a long time.” (45:11) "The ability to allow people to self organize and have that dynamic propulsive experience and yielding experience. And that's what creates a lot of change." (1:05:31) “Sometimes if have somebody in a hinge, I might put a wedge under their first met head just to allow basically to decrease...
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  • 440: Eric Guthrie on Movement Challenges and Athlete Driven Development
    Dec 5 2024
    Today’s podcast features Eric Guthrie, Director of Strength and Conditioning at George Washington University. Eric has over a decade of experience in sports performance, working with a wide range of sports. He currently works directly with lacrosse and gymnastics. A graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Health & Human Physiology, Eric was a standout punter for the Hawkeyes, where he served as a permanent team captain and even earned an opportunity with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Play-based training is on the rise in athletic development, and for good reason. It is a primal and effective way to deliver, not only a high level of stimulation and salience (attention) to the session but also to create memorable and joyful experiences for the individual. The key with any tool is to understand how to use it in context, achieving a balanced and effective use. On today’s episode, Eric digs into his keys in building movement challenges for athletes, using play for conditioning and movement qualities, and facilitating a program that continually scales into an athlete’s growing needs. He goes in-depth on how he chooses the degree of play and variability in a program, and how to build training with all parties in mind, sport coach, strength coach, and athlete. We also dig into some awesome mind, body, and environmental factors in training, conditioning, and performance. This was a practical and insightful podcast on one of the most powerful existing tools in athletic performance, the power of play. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeamBuildr’s Gym Studio and Athletic Development Games. Use the code “justfly25” for 25% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to: Lilateam.com TeamBuildr is an online software for coaches and trainers. Use the code “JUSTFLY” for a free 30-day trial of the TeamBuildr software. For a Gym Studio 14-day free trial, head to gymstudio.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Main Points 5:26- Athlete-led Movement Challenges for Engaging Training 13:16- Enhancing Athlete Engagement Through Play-Based Training 17:39- Novelty-Driven Movement Engagement for Athletes 23:07- Enhancing Athletes' Performance Through Movement Competency 30:33- Athlete-Led Movement Challenges Enhance Training Experience 34:24- Enhancing Athlete Development Through Playful Training 37:39- Enhancing Team Cohesion with Contact Integration 40:55- Agile Conditioning through Game-Based Fitness 49:13- Fun Fitness Games Enhancing Athletic Performance 1:04:13- Motivation Through Competitive Status Systems in Training 1:09:29- Confidence Building through Weight Room Progression Quotes (14:40) “That's the sneaky part of it. How can you fit that in without them really realizing it? They're probably expecting a certain thing when they come in. We're gonna lift weights, we're gonna run. Toes on the line, this certain level of discipline. Quote, unquote discipline, which I think is sometimes overdone, but sometimes you need to have that starting out. And then can you build towards the more open and free” (17:32) "If you love it, then you'll want to come. You'll become obsessed with it and you'll come back and you'll give great effort and then the results will follow." (36:33) "We've had those discussions as a staff too. It's like what? What is our role? Is it this one to five years of performance drive that as high as you can or is it like lifelong lessons or skills." (39:20) “Wheelbarrow walk. You're getting way better than just holding a plank for two minutes. Getting the engagement and dynamic, you know, repetition without repetition” (44:00) “(For a more play-based conditioning approach) We had a more veteran team so I think they had a bigger base of play, sport practice, and sport play under them. So a younger team might need more of that base building for lack of a better term...
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    1 hr and 12 mins