D.J. breaks down some of the detailed findings of his Microdosing and Movement self-experiment using psilocybin, we talk about taboo approaches to healing injuries that seemingly go against the grain, and the power of talking less whilst allowing clients to discover more with their strength and movement journeys.
DJ Murakami is based in Southern California, USA.
Dr. Jon sheds light on the benefits of being a physio that lifts, what Chris Weidman’s injury rehab journey will look like, principles for prehab work for combat sports athletes, and why roughhousing is important in the development of healthy children.
Dr. Jon Amato (@dr.amato_pt) is an experienced strength coach, BJJ purple belt, former teacher of Physical Education at the NYC Dept. Of Education, and holder of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mercy College.
Check out our engaging conversation around topics of how Rob swapped his academic path of philosophy for BJJ, why language plays such an important role in learning and coaching jiujitsu, and why being strong matters on the mats, and in life.
Mental coach Joey Fritz is back to talk about;
– Cory Sandhagen’s latest winning streak
– Compassion within violence and how they’re more closely linked than you might expect
– How contact/combat sports athletes can train their brains pre and post-impact to help reduce long term negative effects.
Excited to share my conversation with Brandon about preparing Suga Sean O’Malley for 3 UFC appearances, how his study of Zen has helped him cultivate and apply awareness to create more authentic relationships, and why he sits somewhere in the middle of the Meathead-Manbun continuum.
Brandon Harris is a Personal Trainer, Coach and Co-owner of PREMIER FITNESS SYSTEMS, based out of Scottsdale, Arizona.
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00:21 Brandon’s University background studied Kinesiology, where it benefitted him and where it fell short.
03:49 What drew Brandon to want to work with people and coach them, from humble beginnings with buckets of rocks and beyond
05:04 Lessons that Brandon learnt early on that still stick with him to this day surrounding business, communication and reframing the discomfort surrounding sales
11:00 Brandon’s personal approach to being authentic in his relationships
13:15 Meditation as a tool for improving Brandon’s awareness Bruce Lee Miracle of Mindfulness Sam Harris’ Waking Up App
16:55 Breathing cadences that Brandon uses, how holding the breath on the inhale commands a different level of focus
22:43 The importance of breathing mechanics, how it affects our musculoskeletal body and why Brandon starts here with clients
25:38 Brandon’s approach to assessing clients before working with them
27:50 Other elements of Brandon’s training approach; classic periodisation, volume and intensity management, flexible periodisation
33:15 What is your relationship with the floor? And where Brandon sits on the meathead-manbun continuum.
37:51 Training fads that Brandon has seen over the years and why they haven’t lasted
41:33 Working with Sugar Sean O’Malley; origins, GPP works, marijuana and camp lengths.
57:34 Brandon’s sporting history and martial approach to training, and interest in BJJ
1:00:32 How to train with Brandon, his app @brandon_pfs
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Josh is one of the most enthusiastic and fun S&C coaches I have ever trained under. Listen in as we talk about blending technical coaching with play, why the first fifteen minutes of the session should be dominated, and how to encourage flow states on the field by producing healthy players in the gym.
Josh Neumann is head of S&C at Essentials of Athletics, Vancouver, Canada.
Whether you’re a coach or looking to be smarter about structuring your training, my conversation with Cian is going to jumpstart your brain. We dive into the idea of creating feedback loops for improved learning, Cian’s homemade nootropic recovery shake for body and brain, and the unique grading system he uses at Enhanced Performance to monitor and progress training for the members.
Cian Lanigan is a strength and conditioning coach and owner of Enhanced Performance, Vancouver, Canada.
Working with combat sports athletes, to snowboarders and even motorcycle racers, Joey took some time to chat with me about all things cognitive. We cover what the mental performance component for combat athletes looks like, how to enjoy running if you currently hate it, and the key differences between the approach and avoidance mindsets.
Joey works with a host of professional strikers and mixed martial artists at Elevation Fight Team, Denver Colorado and received his MA in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver, Denver in June 2016.
