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#92 — Knee Magic (science, really) w/Ebonie Rio

Topics Tendon vs. “Under the kneecap” pain How to tell what the problem is How to deal with the pain How to build back to low or no pain with athleticism and strength Key Learnings Single leg exercising instead of double leg Progress by working as hard as you can without lingering pain (recover in…

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#92 -- Knee Magic (science, really) w/Ebonie Rio
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#91 — Successful Aging w/Dr Alan Castel

Age is an important number, but it can also be deceiving. After 40, most people say they feel younger than their years. Although most people think of their later years in terms of decline, they can be one of the best times in life. Dr Castel tells us what we can do now, at any stage in life, to make sure we enjoy our years as wise athletes.

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#91 -- Successful Aging w/Dr Alan Castel
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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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#90 -- In Search of Lost Athleticism with Menachem Brodie
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[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…

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[re-release] Breathing Well is a Skill (w/George Dallam, PhD from 2021)
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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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#88 -- How to get a strong heart for performance and health (& much more) w/Dr Ben Levine
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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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#87 -- Zeroing-in on Fun AND Fitness (p.2 of 2 with Hunter Allen)
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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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#86 -- Make Training Fun for Better Performance (p.1 of 2 with Hunter Allen)
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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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#83 -- Pain Solutions: Real vs. Hype w/Paul Ingraham of PainScience.com
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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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# 82 -- Mind Over Muscle: How to Tolerate Suffering as an Athlete w/Matt Fitzgerald
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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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#80 -- Power to the Pelvis w/Dr. Susie Gronski
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