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#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…

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#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.

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#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 and researcher with an amazing track record in Sports cardiology and cardiovascular physiology and exercise.  

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#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

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#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…

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#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.

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#83 — Pain Solutions: Real vs. Hype w/Paul Ingraham of PainScience.com

Load Management is not just a new way to talk about progressive overload, it is a way of thinking about avoiding and resolving pain and injuries.

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# 82 — Mind Over Muscle: How to Tolerate Suffering as an Athlete w/Matt Fitzgerald

Listen in as Matt and I explore his knowledge of the psychology of suffering…or dealing with discomfort in sport. Few people manage to reach their potential because they don’t know how to find the limits. They quit on themselves. And they regret it.

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#81 – Muscle Building Nutrition for Endurance Athletes w/James Morehen, PhD

James Morehen, PhD provides his expert opinion on the use of protein and more for the purpose of building and maintaining muscle while engaging in endurance exercise and/or losing body fat.

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#80 — Power to the Pelvis w/Dr. Susie Gronski

A licensed doctor of physical therapy, certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner. Cycling can result in negative effects on pelvic health, including pain and numbness.

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