Episodes
60
March 16, 2020
Episode 60: The Case for Retiring Flexibility as a Major Component of Physical Fitness with Dr. Jim Nuzzo
Is flexibility testing valid? What evidence is it even founded on? Should it be retired as a major component of physical fitness? Should we de-emphasize static stretching in exercise prescriptions? We discuss these things and more with Dr. Jim Nuzzo, who recently wrote a thought-provoking paper on the topic. Connect with Dr. Jim Nuzzo: Twitter: @JamesLNuzzo ResearchGate: http://bit.ly/36IEtTJ Google Scholar: http://bit.ly/35FhRSQ Here is the paper that we discussed on the show: http://bit.ly/2...
59
March 9, 2020
Episode 59: The Athlete’s Story: Training with a Chronic Injury and The Lessons Learned Along The Way, with Bryce Krawczyk
This show is a bit unique. In this episode, we interview Bryce Krawczyk, who is an elite powerlifter. The topic of the discussion is the recurrent injury that Bryce has dealt with over the past several years, and the things he’s learned along the way. There are important and valuable lessons in this one, for anyone who trains for any physical activity, at any level. Follow Bryce on: Instagram: @bryce_cbb, @calgarybarbell Website: http://www.calgarybarbell.com YouTube: http://bit.ly/39vnFRz F...
58
Feb. 24, 2020
Episode 58: Let’s Talk Poop: Dispelling Myths About The Gut Microbiome with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD
Whether or not diet & nutrition is your expertise, you likely get questions from your athletes about the popular practices that are espoused, with gut health being a hot topic. So, what is the gut microbiome? Does it predict health states, and if so, can we do anything about it? We discuss these things and more and bust some myths with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. Follow Dr. Fundaro on: Facebook: VitaminPHD Instagram: @vitaminphd Website: https://vitaminphdnutrition.com/ Renaissance Periodization: h...