#90 — In Search of Lost Athleticism with Menachem Brodie
What is athleticism? Aerobic Endurance — also known as cardiovascular fitness and stamina, is the ability to exercise continuously for extended periods without tiring. Muscular Endurance — the ability to repeat a series of muscle contractions without fatiguing. Muscle Strength — the ability to carry out work against a resistance. Explosive Power — the ability to exert a maximal...

[re-release] Breathing Well is a Skill (w/George Dallam, PhD from 2021)
This is re-release of a shortened version of Episode 50 (1.5 hours long)….I cut out the good and left the great. If you haven’t listened to the full episode, start with this one and then graduate to the full story from George Dallam, PhD. Nasal breathing is not a trick or hack to get an...

#89 — Better Athleticism via Foot-Core Connection w/Emily Splichal DPM
"Core" of foot is linked to body core and pelvis. One cannot work well without the health of the other.

#88 — How to get a strong heart for performance and health (& much more) w/Dr Ben Levine
I think about my heart a lot. I am constantly monitoring my resting heart rate, my training heart rate, my HRV, how my heart feels when I am going all out, and I think hard about how to make my heart work better today and tomorrow and long into the future. I thought it was time to talk to the one and only Benjamin Levine, MD, a practicing cardiologist...

#87 — Zeroing-in on Fun AND Fitness (p.2 of 2 with Hunter Allen)
deep dive into "no man's land" and sweetspot, how to prioritize training efforts, and more on why building in fun is the key

#86 — Make Training Fun for Better Performance (p.1 of 2 with Hunter Allen)
Episode 86 (this episode) Part 1: basic training principles, key training & physiology terms, simplified training intensity levels Episode 87: Part 2: deep dive into “no man’s land” and sweetspot, how to prioritize training efforts, and more on why building in fun is the key Hunter Allen Bio: Ex-Pro cyclist Peaks Coaching Group Founder, CEO...

#85 — A Mindset for Athletic Longevity with Carrie Jackson
(1) How to develop or maintain a mindset that helps older athletes continue to fight against the gravity of aging…against the continual friction against forward progress..a mindset that addresses the inevitability of setbacks…and maybe doesn’t even view setbacks as bad but just as a normal thing like a rainy day to use for some indoor training

#84 — Psyche of the Injured Athlete w/Dr Laura Miele
Dr. Miele runs her own business ‘Mind over Body Athletics, LLC’ in which she trains and consults athletes and coaches in a variety of sports, sport psychology, injury prevention, and training methods.
