All Things Strength & Wellness

On this episode I am delighted to have Pat Davidson back onto the podcast. Pat has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has previously been a Professor of Exercise Science at Brooklyn College and Springfield College. Pat has an extensive background in Strongman Training, wrestling and Martial Arts. Pat is one of the most intelligent and well read individuals I have had the pleasure to interact with on the show. Pat is one of those rare individuals who realizes that its all connected. To put it simply - Pat "Gets it!" On this episode Pat and I discussed everything and anything to do with the brain. This has been an area which Pat has been researching indepthly lately. This was an outstanding episode with Pat and I know you guys will love it! Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

On this episode it's my pleasure to have James "The Thinker" Smith back on the podcast. James is a sought after sport and military consultant and owner of GlobalSportsConcepts.net. On this episode James and I discuss topics centred around his latest book titled "The Governing Dynamics of Coaching - A Unified Field Theory of Sports Preparation" As always this was an excellent conversion with James and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor:To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episodes guest is none other then Coach Dan Pfaff. Where do I even begin with Dan's Bio? The man is just a legend within the Track and Field and Sports Performance world. He has coached multiple Olympic (9), World (9), and National Medalists. Some of Coach Pfaffs most notable athletes have been/are: Donovan Bailey - 1996 Mens 100m Olympic Champion Canada's Mens 4x100 Rely Team - 1996 Olympic Champions Greg Rutherford - 2012 Mens Long Jump Olympic Champion, 2016 - Mens Long Jump Olympic Bronze,  2014 Mens Long Jump Commonwealth Champion, 2014 & 2016 mens Long Jump European Athletics Champion, and 2015 Mens Long Jump World Champion Dan is currently the Head coach at Altis, Phoenix, Arizona, in the USA. Previously Dan was one of the Head coaches for team GB for the London 2012 Olympics.  On this episode Dan and I discussed many topics including: - Dan's Background & Influences - The good and not so good that Dan see's with the entire sports performance Profession - Dan's Training Phi

This episode see's a return of Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach David O'Sullivan.  David was previously on the podcast back in May 2015 on Episode 72. David is currently the clinical director of Prosport Physiotherapy Huddersfield and founder and CEO of ProSport Academy, which is one of the top online Sports Rehabilitation Mentorship courses available.  David has also previously served as the Head Physiotherapist of the Huddersfield Giants Rugby League Club , Leeds Rhinos and also serve as a head physio with Munster Rugby. For a more in depth look into David's backgroud - click here.  On this episode David and I discussed:  - Whats new with David since we last spoke - Pre-Season Screening - Hamstring Injuries - The biggest gaps not being filled by universities with regards to physiotherapy degrees - ProSport Academy Mentorship - Pain, the Brain and Performance - And more This was another whopper. Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To ge

This episodes guest is none other than Dr. Mike Stone of East Tennessee State University. Dr. Stone is currently the Exercise and Sports Science Laboratory Director in the Department of KLSS at ETSU. Prior to joining ETSU he was the Head of Sports Physiology for the USOC. From 1999 through 2001he was Chair of Sport at Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr. Stone's service and research interests are primarily concerned with physiological and performance adaptations to strength/power training. Dr. Stone is also an adjunct professor at Edith Cowan University in Perth Australia, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Scotland, and at the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, (Physiology), School of Medicine, Johnson City, TN. Dr Stone has 140+publications in reviewed journals and has contributed chapters to several texts in the areas of bioenergetics, nutrition, and strength/power training.Additionally, he has co-authored two textbooks dealing with strength and conditioning. Dr. Stone was the 1991 NSCA

This episodes guest is David Joyce who is the Head of Integrated High Performance at the GWS Giants in the AFL in Australia.  David is also the co-author with Dan Lewindon of two of the most popular sports performance and rehabilitation books to be publish in recent years - High Performance Training for Sports and Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. On this episode David and I discuss: - Davids Background and Influences - The good and not so good things that David is currently seeing with the professions of Physical Preparation and sports rehabilitation - We get into a deep discussion about the two chapters that David co-wrote with Dan Lewindon about injury risk profiling and the and David Butler on Pain and Performance - David also parts with his top advice to all the listeners This was an awesome episode with Joycie. Hope you guys enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.co

Hey everyone welcome back to the third and final part to my interview with Pat Davidson. If you haven't listened to Parts 1 and 2 - click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2. On this Final Part of my interview with Pat we discuss: - What Pat considers to the biggest mistakes that he has learned from so far in his career - Pat's top advice to all coaches - And so much more Enjoy Part 3 guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

Welcome back to Part 2 with Pat Davidson. If you haven't listened to Part 1 - click here to check it out. In this Part we continue our discussion on - Energy System Development & Pats Book MASS Enjoy Guys. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episodes guest is Pat Davidson. Pat has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has previously been a Professor of Exercise Science at Brooklyn College and Springfield College. Pat has an extensive background in Strongman Training, wrestling and Martial Arts. Pat is one of the most intelligent and well read individuals I have had the pleasure to interact with on the show. Pat is one of those rare individuals who realizes that its all connected. To put it simply - Pat "Gets it!" On this episode Pat and I discussed: - Pats Background & Influences - The good and not so good things that Pat see's within the Physical Preparation Profession - Pat's Training Philosophy - Pat goes in deep detail in a Long-Term Athlete Development - Pat's goes in deep detail with regards to Energy System Development - We discuss the genesis of Pat's Hypertrophy building program - MASS - What Pat considers to the biggest mistakes that he has learned from so far in his career - Pat's top advice to all coaches - And so muc

This Episodes guest in none other than the one and only Paul Chek!  Paul was previously on the Podcast way back on Episode 6. On this episode Paul and I discussed everything and anything to do with Child Development and how to optimal guide a child to reach its full potential! The area's we cover on this episode were: - Paul's essentials for optimizing Child Development - Paul speaks about the lessons he learned from raising his first son Paul Jr and how this experience will shape his parenting with his new born son Mana - Paul also speaks about how to get balance right between guiding a child's development vs interfering with a child's development - And Paul touches on so many other area's during the entire interview. This was an awesome show guys and I hope you all really enjoy it! Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com  Show Notes: The Chek Institute

This Episodes guest Eric Helms from 3D Muscle Journey. Eric is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000’s, he’s worked in the US Air force, commercial gyms, private training studios, medical fitness and strength and conditioning facilities. As a part of 3DMJ he coaches drug free strength and physique competitors at all levels. Eric has competed since the mid 2000’s in natural bodybuilding, unequipped powerlifting and  recently in Olympic lifting. He earned pro status as a natural bodybuilder with the PNBA in 2011 and competes with the IPF at international level events as an unequipped powerlifter. Eric has published multiple peer reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals and writes commerical fitness publications. He has taught undergraduate and graduate level nutrition and exercise science and speaks internationally at academic and commerical conferences for fitness, nutrition and strength and conditioning. Eric has a BSc in Fitness and Wellness , an MSc

This episodes guest Frans Bosch. Frans is an international lecturer in motor learning and training theory at Fonty's Sports College in the Netherlands. He has worked as a consultant and specialist for Welch and Japanese National Rugby Teams and West Ham United Football Club. Frans is co-author to one of the most renowned books on running - "Running" that he co-authored with Ronald Klomp. Recently Frans just released the English edition of his second book - "Strength Training and Coordination" On this episode Frans and I discussed: - Frans Background - Why Frans decided to write this book? - The difference between a reductionist approach vs complex biological approach to training - Muscle Architecture (Parallel vs Pennate Fibres) and its influence on Sprinting - Can Hypertrophy be detrimental to Muscle Architecture and thus the Skill and Motor Control of Running? - What are Attractors and Fluctuators? - The 7 Attractors that drive Linear and Multi-Directional Speed - Knowledge of Performance vs

This episode's guest is Dr. Gregory Haff. Greg is an Associate Professor and Course Coordinator for Strength and Conditioning within the School of Medicine and Health at Edith Cowan University.  Greg is also the current President of National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Haff is one of the top published sport scientists in modern times and has recently co-edited the 4th edition of the NSCA's Essentials of Strength & Conditioning, and also was co-author along with Tudor Bompa for the 5th edition of Periodization.  On this episode Greg and I discuss: - Greg's background and influences - What does the term Periodization mean to Greg - Greg's thoughts on John Kiely's writings on Periodization  - We discuss what Greg sees as a Holy Grail issue in Periodization - Training Residuals - Why Greg believes Strength Development is Fundamental  - Training Compatibility of Alactic-Aerobic Qualities  - Greg and I have a great discussion on Energy System Development The audio on this e

This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach Daniel Martinez. Daniel is located in San Antonio, Texas, where he is involved in the development of a number athletes across multiple sports, particularly volleyball. Daniel is currently completing his Masters in Strength and Conditioning at Edith Cowan University. On this episode Daniel and I discuss: - Daniel's Background and Influences - Daniel's overall thoughts on the training process, i.e. his training principles - Daniels on the Reactive Strength Index and training to develop elasticity - Daniel's thoughts on technology with the strength and conditioning profession - Mistakes and Lessons learned so far in his career - Advice to all coaches - Would Daniel invite to dinner? - And More Hope you guys really enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Daniels Twitter Handle Daniels Facbook  Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to up

This Episode's guest is Irish Strength and Conditioning Coach and Functional Medicine Practitioner Eoin Lacey of the Irish Strength Institute (ISI). Eoin was a very early mentor of mine and it was an absolute pleasure to finally have him come onto the podcast. On this episode Eoin and I discussed: - Eoin's Background and Influence's - The worst and best things that Eoin is currently seeing within the Training Profession - How Eoin integrate's Functional Medicine within his business model - Eoin's top tips on possible nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can improve one's overall health - How Eoin deals with the constant demands on his health and wellness from his traveling around the world as his coaches and educates - The biggest mistakes that Eoin has made in his career to date and what he has learned from these experiences - Eoin talks about the upcoming ISI conference on July 23-24th, where Eoin will be speaking along side Dr. Eric Serrano and Bodybuilding expert John Meadows  - Who would Eoin i

This episodes guest I have the pleasure to have Coach Vern Gambetta back on. Vern had previously on show on Episode 27.  On this episode Vern and I discussed: - What's New with Vern? - Vern's thoughts on Sports analysis - Vern's thoughts on the importance of Work Capacity - The importance of meeting up face-face with other coaches - Vern's GAIN Mentorship - And much more Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com 

This episode I am delighted to have Charlie Weingroff come back onto the show. Charlie had been on the show previously back on Episode 17. On this episode Charlie and I discussed: - Whats new with Charlie - Charlies thoughts on the work of Andreo Spina - Charlies current thoughts on PRI - Who would Charlie invite to dinner - And More Hope you guys enjoy the conversion. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com 

This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach John Kiely. John has been involved with Irish Rugby and is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire.  John has also previously served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for UK Athletics. On this episode John and discuss: - John's background and Influences - Programming and Periodization - John speaks about Cognitive Bias - John speaks on "experts vs masters", and the work of Philip Tetlock - John also touches on the concept of "path-dependence" - John's top advice to all the listeners - And much Much More I hope you guys really enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com 

This episodes guest is my good friend Bret Contreras.  Bret is a strength and conditioning coach, sport scientist, and researcher located in Scottsdale, Arizona in the USA. Bret was previously on the podcast why back on episode 30. On this episode Bret and I discussed: - Bret's recently completed PhD research  - Bret's 2x4: Maximum Strength ebook - Which to me is a great book that went under the radar! - And what's next for Dr. Contreras (I know he won't want me calling him Dr :-) This was a great episode guys, and I hope you all enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com 

This episode's guest is Physical Therapist, Physical Preparation Coach, and Van Halen deadhard Bill Hartman. Bill is the co-owner of IFAST and is one of the leading Physical Therapists and Sports Performance Coaches around today.   Bill is a practitioner with the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) and Active Release Therapy (ART), and also holds certifications as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA, and as a Performance Coach with USA Weightlifting. Bill also sits on the Board of Directors of the International Youth and Conditioning Association (IYCA).  Bill regularly works with athletes from high school, collegiate, and professional levels in a number of sports. On this episode Bill and I discuss: - Bill's Background and Influences - Bill's Rehabilitation and Training Principles  - PRI of course! - Misinterpretations around proper breathing mechanics - Biggest mistakes made and lessons learned so far in Bill's career - Bill's Top Resources - Bill's life advice fo