The Human Kinetics Podcast

Somewhere in the corner of your gym is the "Land of Misfit Toys" that seems to be forgotten. The collection sparked interest from certified trainers David Otey and Joe Drake, and they realized there was a lot they could do with the funny-looking barbell holder known as the landmine. After some exploration, they decided to share their knowledge and experience with others, ultimately resulting in the Complete Guide to Landmine Training. In this episode, David and Joe discuss their experience using and training others with the landmine. They detail nuances they have discovered using the landmine, benefits compared to other implements, and their favorite exercises. Learn more by following them Instagram, and in their book, Complete Guide to Landmine Training. Complete Guide to Landmine Training https://ecs.page.link/6D1vM David Otey, CSCS David Otey is an experienced trainer who has worked with everyone from professional athletes to special population clients dealing with cancer, cerebral palsy, neurological deficits, and joint disorders. He was Equinox's Fitness Manager of the Year for 2015 and is an internationally recognized writer, having written for T Nation, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, Onnit Fitness & Nutrition, Weight Watchers, NSCA, and more. He is the author of 90-Day Transformation Challenge: Abs by Men's Health and serves as an advisor for the magazine. Instagram: @davidoteyfit Joe Drake, ACSM-CEP, NASM-CES, CSCS, NSCA-CPT,*D Joe Drake is an experienced international educator and coach with more than 15 years experience in the fitness industry. He is the cofounder and CEO of Axiom Fitness Academy, a hands-on fitness education company offering certification courses, continuing education, and mentorship for aspiring fitness professionals. Drake has worked in nearly every aspect of the fitness industry and has served as a consultant for major industry brands such as Technogym in bringing new products to the market. Instagram: @coachjoedrake Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and unfortunately mental illness impacts all of us, either directly or indirectly. One in five adults and one in six kids have a mental health condition, and 50 percent of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14. In this episode, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and Mental Performance Consultant Aaron Patterson and NASM Certified Personal Trainer Frank Eyeson discuss mental health and how exercise can improve symptoms related to anxiety and depression. Aaron Patterson, M.S., NSCA-CPT. CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, author interviews, and podcast episodes. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 11 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS). In addition, he is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (in training) helping athletes improve their mental performance. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, and is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Aaron completed his Master of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Psychology, from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Frank Eyeson, M.S., NASM-CPT, CWC, CNC Frank Eyeson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health and fitness, including exercise technique videos and podcast episodes. As a marketing and social media manager, Frank also develops strategic campaigns that connect audiences with trusted, evidence-based resources to help them move better, train smarter, and live healthier. With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, Frank is a certified personal trainer, wellness coach, and nutrition coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Western Illinois University and a master's degree in Strategic Brand Communication from the University of Illinois. Frank’s content resonates with health-conscious individuals and fitness professionals alike, bridging the gap between expert knowledge and real-world application. On the Human Kinetics podcast, he brings a grounded, audience-first voice to conversations covering everything fitness—from strength training, recovery, and sport performance to nutrition, mental health, injury prevention, and overall wellness. He is passionate about making fitness education accessible, sustainable, and rooted in science. Outside of the gym and work, Frank enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, traveling, and relaxing with a good show.

We have been told the benefits of exercise and physical activity, but let's be honest, life sometimes gets in the way of our plans. Even with good intentions, you might find that your time is limited. In this episode, we introduce the newest member of the Human Kinetics team, Frank Eyeson, as he joins NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer Aaron Patterson to discuss the realities of busy schedules and the importance of staying on task. Learn how Aaron and Frank find ways to stay active and train despite limited time, and how you can do the same. Aaron Patterson, M.S., NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CTPS Aaron Patterson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, author interviews, and podcast episodes. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 11 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS). In addition, he is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (in training) helping athletes improve their mental performance. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, and is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Aaron completed his Master of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Psychology, from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Frank Eyeson, M.S., NASM-CPT, CWC, CNC Frank Eyeson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health and fitness, including exercise technique videos and podcast episodes. As a marketing and social media manager, Frank also develops strategic campaigns that connect audiences with trusted, evidence-based resources to help them move better, train smarter, and live healthier. With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, Frank is a certified personal trainer, wellness coach, and nutrition coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Western Illinois University and a master's degree in Strategic Brand Communication from the University of Illinois. Frank’s content resonates with health-conscious individuals and fitness professionals alike, bridging the gap between expert knowledge and real-world application. On the Human Kinetics podcast, he brings a grounded, audience-first voice to conversations covering everything fitness—from strength training, recovery, and sport performance to nutrition, mental health, injury prevention, and overall wellness. He is passionate about making fitness education accessible, sustainable, and rooted in science. Outside of the gym and work, Frank enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, traveling, and relaxing with a good show.

We are always looking for the best way to train. For athletes, it can seem overwhelming. What is the best way to train for strength, power, and build capacity? The field is continually evolving, but one way to see the response you need is contrast training. In this episode, NSCA certified trainer and sport performance coach Aaron Patterson explains what contrast training is, how you can benefit from this type of training, and how to implement it into your programming. Aaron Patterson, M.S., NSCA-CPT Aaron Patterson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, Trainer Talk episodes, Author Talk interviews and Learning with Human Kinetics. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 11 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) educated through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. In addition, he is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (in training) helping athletes improve their mental performance. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Aaron completed his Master of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Additional Resources Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodization https://ecs.page.link/LXe7K NSCA Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition https://ecs.page.link/X8euc Human Kinetics Journals https://ecs.page.link/swHVD

Bill Foran has had an accomplished career. As a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, he worked his way up from the high school level, to the collegiate ranks, and eventually was hired on as the first strength and conditioning coach of the Miami Heat. In this episode, Coach Foran discusses his career, strength training for basketball players, and NBCSA's Complete Conditioning for Basketball. Complete Conditioning for Basketball https://ecs.page.link/nikbe Bill Foran, MS, CSCS, RSCC*E Bill Foran has been with the Miami Heat since the organization was founded in 1988. In his first 29 seasons, Foran was the team's head strength and conditioning coach. After that, he served as a strength and conditioning consultant for the team as his son, Eric, assumed his previous role with the club. His many accolades include being named 2009 Co-NBA Strength Coach of the Year and 2017 NSCA Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. In 2014, he was inducted into the USA Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame. In 2021, he was the first recipient of the Bill Foran Lifetime Achievement Award for the NBSCA, an award that was named in his honor. Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

The first step in building anything is to start with a solid foundation. The body is no different. Setting yourself up for long-term success means building a foundation through a safe and effective strength training program. In this episode, strength coach and athletic trainer John Flagg explains the importance of finding the right program for your fitness level and goals, how to reduce injury risk, and how to train around injuries when they occur. He detailed all of this in his book, Foundational Strength: The Basics for Starting Training. Foundational Strength https://ecs.page.link/XjLps John Flagg John Flagg is a strength coach, athletic trainer, competitive powerlifter, and author. He is also the owner of Rebuild Stronger, an online coaching company that helps powerlifting, weightlifting, and strongman athletes return from injury and overcome training plateaus. he has helped thousands of athletes recover from injuries while also developing elite athletes preparing for national and international levels of competition. John currently coaches nearly 100 athletes, both online and in person and is the cohost of the Rebuild Stronger podcast, covering all things related to strength training and health. Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Bodybuilding is often described as an art, but speak to any competitive bodybuilder and you'll quickly learn that the true artistry lies in the training and preparation. In this episode, Dr. Mike Israetel and Dr. Christle Guevarra discussed the intricacies of bodybuilding and training for hypertrophy. As Dr. Mike said in the interview, it is straight forward but it's not always easy. Learn more in their co-authored book (with Jared Feather), Bodybuilding Anatomy. Bodybuilding Anatomy https://ecs.page.link/EMfjt Mike Israetel, PhD. Dr. Mike Israetel is the cofounder and chief content officer for RP Strength (Renaissance Periodization). With a doctorate in sport physiology from East Tennessee State University, he is also a former professor at Lehman College, Temple University, and the University of Central Missouri, where he taught a variety of exercise science courses related to nutrition as well as strength and hypertrophy. Israetel worked as a sports nutrition consultant for the U.S. Olympic training site in Johnson City, Tennessee, and has been an invited speaker at numerous scientific and performance conferences worldwide, including nutritional seminars at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, New York. He has coached numerous athletes in diet and weight training and is also a competitive bodybuilder and professional Brazilian jiujitsu grappler. He is the co-author of The Renaissance Diet 2.0, Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training, Scientific Principles of Strength Training, Recovering from Trianing, How Much Should I Train?, and The Minicut Manual. Christle Guevarra, DO Christle Guevarra is a former champion powerlifter. She currently maintains a telemedicine private medical practice and serves as an official traveling team physician for U.S. Figure Skating. She is also the production operations manager at RP Strength. Guevarra holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry and minor in mathematics from San Francisco State University, a master's degree in organic chemistry from University of Wisconsin at Madison, and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. Passionate about education, she was awarded a predoctoral teaching fellowship at Western University of Health Sciences, where she taught first- and second-year osteopathic medical students. She completed her family medicine residency at Crozer Health in Pennsylvania, where she was named Resident of the Year. She then completed her sports medicine fellowship at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, where she worked with Division I football players, professional athletes, and recreational athletes. Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Did you know that approximately 90 percent of high school student-athletes report sustaining an injury while participating in sports? Injuries happen at all levels, and sometimes when we least expect it. Dr. Robb Rehberg has dedicated his career in athletic training and sports medicine to helping athletes prevent injuries and providing the best possible care when they occur. As the Senior Medical Advisor and Director of Game Day Medical Operations for the National Football League (NFL), Dr. Rehberg has worked his way from high school athletic trainer to advising professionals at the most elite level of sports. In this episode, he discussed how coaches can help prepare their athletes to reduce injury risk, what to do if they happen, the importance of hydration, and more. Dr. Rehberg is the editor of Sport First Aid, Sixth Edition. Sport First Aid, Sixth Edition https://ecs.page.link/DPGXe Robb Rehberg, PhD, ATC, NREMT Dr. Robb Rehberg has served in many roles in the fields of athletic training, sports medicine, and emergency care. He is currently a professor of sports medicine and athletic training at William Paterson University of New Jersey and a senior medical advisor and Director of Game Day Operations for the National Football League (NFL). He also served as head athletic trainer at Westwood Regional Junior/Senior High School in Westwood, New Jersey, for 14 years; as a clinical athletic trainer at the Center for Concussion Care at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey; and as a high school and youth sport coach. Rehberg has held several leadership positions, including serving as president of the Athletic Trainer's Society of new Jersey and as a member of the Eastern Athletic Trainer's Association and National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) District 2 executive boards. Outside of athletic training, Rehberg has served as the director of first aid and emergency preparedness training and program development for the National Safety Council. His contributions and service to sport safety, athletic training, and sports medicine have been recognized through numerous awards, including induction into the halls of fame of both NATA and the Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey. Rehberg has authored three textbooks in the field of sports medicine and has edited over a dozen first aid, CPR, and emergency preparedness textbooks and related training programs. He has served as an author or coauthor of dozens of publications and presented over 200 lectures on various topics in sports medicine and emergency care. He has also authored several online education programs, including ConcussionWise, a concussion education program that has trained over 2.5 million coaches, parents, and athletes in 53 countries. He served as executive producer for over a dozen first aid, CPR, and emergency preparedness training programs with the National Safety Council. He is cofounder of two companies: Sport Safety International, an organization dedicated to the safe participation in sport and physical activity through education, and the Rehberg Konin Group, which is the largest group of athletic training legal experts in the world. Rehberg earned his bachelor's degree in athletic training with a minor in health science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Sport Science degree from the United States Sports Academy, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in health science from Touro University. Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Injuries, fatigue, soreness and pain are things we all experience. But what do you do when they occur? Do you stop all physical activity, or do you continue training? In this episode, physical therapist and strength coach Dan Pope and certified exercise physiologist Dean Somerset use their decades of experience in helping athletes return to play pain free to discuss why injuries happen, how to train through them, and how to use those methods to train for longevity. Dan and Dean are the co-authors of Rock Solid Resilience: An Evidence-Based Guide to Preventing Injury, Optimizing Strength, and Enhancing Performance. Rock Solid Resilience https://ecs.page.link/De8S9 Dean Somerset Dean Somerset is a personal trainer and certified exercise physiologist who specializes in postrehabilitation fitness. He has worked with clients recovering from joint replacements, sports injuries, spinal cord injuries, cancer, and cardiac surgery. He also trains healthy individuals—in person and virtually—to help them reach their strength, flexibility, and fitness goals. Somerset has developed and taught courses and seminars all around the world on the topics of postrehabilitation fitness, mobility, hip and shoulder health, client assessment, and core training. He has also written for and been featured in Muscle & Fitness, Men's Health, Men's Journal, Bodybuilding.com, and T-Nation. Somerset has presented on numerous occasions for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and canfitpro and is a contributor to Developing the Core, Second Edition, and NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Third Edition. Dan Pope, DPT Dan Pope is a physical therapist and strength coach with over 20 years of experience in getting strength and fitness athletes out of pain and returning them to a high level of performance. He is also the owner of Fitness pain Free, a continuing education company that has helped thousands of other coaches and clinicians learn how to do the same. He has also been blessed to be able to travel around the world, speaking on the topics of injury prevention and rehabilitation. Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Caffeine consumption in the United States has been on the rise over the last decade. On average, adults consume 135mg of caffeine per day. Depending on your desire (or need) for a daily boost, that might seem low. But consumption doesn't stop there. Using caffeine for performance dates back to the early 1900s, but how effective is it? To answer that question and more, NSCA certified trainer Aaron Patterson dives into the research and history of the popular supplement to explain how caffeine works, and just how it can impact performance. Aaron Patterson, NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, Trainer Talk episodes, Author Talk interviews and Learning with Human Kinetics. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 10 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS), educated through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. In addition, he is a Sport Psychology Consultant helping athletes improve their mental performance. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, is an active member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Additional resources NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Second Edition https://ecs.page.link/tM91e Sport Nutrition, Fourth Edition https://ecs.page.link/1PC2M NSCA's Essentials of Sport Science https://ecs.page.link/7hjJZ Nutrient Timing https://ecs.page.link/kFPUE Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

As coaches, we know that injuries happen. Not all injuries can be prevented, but the risk of some can be reduced. In this episode, NSCA certified trainer and sport performance coach Aaron Patterson discusses how injuries happen, how to limit the risk, and how managing your workload could make a huge impact on your overall performance. Aaron Patterson, NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, Trainer Talk episodes, Author Talk interviews and Learning with Human Kinetics. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has more than 10 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS), educated through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. In addition, he is a Sport Psychology Consultant helping athletes improve their mental performance. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, is an active member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Additional resources Human Kinetics Journals https://journals.humankinetics.com/ NSCA Essentials of Sport Science https://ecs.page.link/7hjJZ NSCA Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition https://ecs.page.link/X8euc High-Performance Training for Sports, Second Edition https://ecs.page.link/KgqN6 Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodization https://ecs.page.link/z7tus Developing the Athlete https://ecs.page.link/F8NWi Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Legendary track and field coach Boo Schexnayder has had an accomplished career spanning over 40 years, perhaps most notably coaching for Team USA and his 18-year tenure at Louisiana State University. In this episode, coach Schexnayder talks about speed development, coaching jumps, rehabbing injuries, and his experiences as a coach and consultant. Schexnayder was a contributor to the recently released NSCA's Developing Speed, Second Edition. NSCA's Developing Speed https://ecs.page.link/WmUag Boo Schexnayder Boo Schexnayder is internationally known as one of the leading authorities in training design. He is most noted for his 18-year term on the LSU Track and Field staff. Prior to arriving at LSU, Schexnayder spent 11 years at St. James High School in Louisiana coaching football, track and field, and cross country before moving on to Blinn Junior College and Louisiana-Lafayette. Regarded as one of the world's premier field event coaches, he was the mastermind behind 26 NCAA Champions during his collegiate coaching career and has been a part of 13 NCAA Championship teams and a pair of junior college national titles. On the international scene, Schexnayder has coached 18 Olympians and seven Olympic/World Championship medalists. He served on coaching staffs for Team USA for the 2003 Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo, the 2006 World Junior Championships in Beijing, and was the jumps coach for Team USA at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Schexnayder has been heavily involved in Coaching Education. He formerly served as the national chair of USATF’s Coaching Education Committee, Jumps Subcommittee chair, and chair of the Biomechanics subcommittee. He was the founder of the Track and Field Academy, the educational branch of the US Track and Field and Cross Country Association. He now spends his time as a consultant for Schexnayder Athletic Consulting. Schexnayder Athletic Consulting https://www.sacspeed.com/wp

The idea of "working out" excites some people and is daunting to others. In this episode, personal trainer, educator, and author Pete McCall discusses the importance of staying active and integrating fitness into your lifestyle. Add in recovery, and you now have a recipe to longevity. Pete also talks about his journey as a fitness professional, keeping himself in shape and game ready, and the benefits of living in southern California. Learn more in his trilogy of resources with Human Kinetics. Smarter Workouts https://ecs.page.link/M9VUP Ageless Intensity https://ecs.page.link/fFoDy Smarter Recovery https://ecs.page.link/zYcc8 Pete McCall Pete McCall is the director of education for EoS Fitness, a strength coach, and a fitness educator. He is certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and he holds a CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association Frequently quoted as a fitness expert in publications such as the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, U-T San Diego Tribune, Time, Men's Fitness, SELF, Glamour, U.S. News & World Report, and Shape Magazine, McCall is a sought-after resource for accurate, in-depth insight into how to get results from exercise. Besides working with individual clients and teaching group fitness classes, he has more than a decade of experience in educating personal trainers around the world, including teaching for both ACE and NASM. McCall is a former exercise physiologist for ACE, where he helped create the Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) model, write the ACE Personal Trainer Manual, and develop education workshops on metabolic conditioning, movement-based training, and youth fitness. He is a master trainer for Core Health & Fitness (the parent company of Nautilus, StairMaster, Star Tac, and Schwinn), a content contributor for 24 Hour Fitness, and an adjunct faculty member in exercise science at both Mesa Community College and San Diego State University. He has delivered wellness education talks for the U.S Navy (at Naval Air Station North Island), the White House, the World Bank, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and Reebok. McCall earned his Master of Science degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania, and he holds the Fellow in Applied Functional Science credential from the Gay Institute. Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

You are training hard, but are you training for your specific goals? The concept of interference isn't new. It actually dates back over 40 years, and it could be a reason you aren't improving in the areas you need most in order to compete at a high level. In this episode, we explore interference and the need for a balanced training program. Aaron Patterson Aaron Patterson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, Trainer Talk episodes, Author Talk interviews and Learning with Human Kinetics. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has more than 10 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) educated through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. In addition, he is a Sport Psychology Consultant helping athletes improve their mental performance. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, is an active member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

We know it is beneficial to rest between sets, but should you rest between reps? Cluster sets have been used since the 1940s, but there is still research being conducted to learn more about this unique training style. Dr. Greg Haff is a leader in this area both in researching and teaching the benefits of cluster sets. His experience with cluster sets began with Mike Stone while doing his own training as an athlete. After completing his PhD., he and his wife began doing research on cluster sets, and he has been exploring their benefits since that time. Dr. Haff has written about the topic in his own research as well as his book, Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodization, in his co-edited, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition, and as a contributor to NSCA's Developing Power, Second Edition. Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodization https://ecs.page.link/LXe7K Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition https://ecs.page.link/X8euc NSCA Developing Power, Second Edition https://ecs.page.link/eW9bG Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS, *D, FNSCA Greg Haff is a professor of strength and conditioning and the course coordinator for the postgraduate degree in strength and conditioning at Edith Cowan University in Joondalup, Australia. He has published more than 240 articles, centering his research on performance effects in the areas of strength training methodologies, performance testing, training theory, and nutritional supplementation. Haff is a past president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a senior associate editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. He was the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for Education and Research and the 2011 NSCA William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award winner. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with distinction (CSCS, *D), a UKSCA-Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC), and an accredited Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach. Additionally, Haff is a national-level weightlifting coach in the United States and Australia. He serves as a consultant for numerous sporting bodies, including teams in the Australian Football League, Australian Rugby Union, Australian Basketball Association, and National Football League.

The game of lacrosse requires athletes to be quick, agile, and powerful, and resistance training contributes significantly to the development of speed, agility, endurance, and strength, ultimately making a lacrosse athlete more formidable on the field. In this episode, Colorado Mammoth head of performance Joel Raether and Salisbury University Coordinator of Sport Performance Matt Nein take us inside the world of lacrosse and what it takes to play the sport at a high level. Joel and Matt, co-editors of NSCA's Strength Training for Lacrosse, have over 40 years combined experience in strength and conditioning and are contributing to the rise in popularity of lacrosse. They talk about all of this and more. Strength Training for Lacrosse https://ecs.page.link/nHwGX About the National Strength and Conditioning Association The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world's leading organization in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on resources and expertise of the most recognized professionals in strength training and conditioning, sport science, performance research, education, and sports medicine, the NSCA is the world's trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes. The NSCA provides the crucial link between the lab and the field. Joel Raether, MAEd, CSCS, TSAC-F, RSCC*D Joel Raether has over 20 years of experience in sport performance at the collegiate and professional levels, and he has worked with hundreds of lacrosse athletes of all levels. He is the managing partner at FAST Performance in Denver, Colorado, and has served as the head of performance for the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) since 2008. The Mammoth won the NLL Championship in 2022. Raether also spent seven years at the University of Denver training a multitude of teams, including lacrosse. He has trained more than 10 NCAA national champions, All-Pro athletes, league MVPs, and Super Bowl champions as well as on Olympic gold medalist. Matt Nein, MS, CSCS, RSCC*E Matt Nein is the assistant director of athletics and recreation and coordinator of sports performance at Salisbury University, where he oversees the training programs of 23 varsity teams, three graduate assistants, and an intern and volunteer staff of 10. During his 20-year tenure, Nein has had the opportunity to work with 14 national championship teams (including 12 men's and women's lacrosse national champions), eight individual national championship athletes, and over 340 All-Americans. In 2018, he was named the NSCA's College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year after being a finalist in 2016 and 2017. Nein currently serves on the NSCA's Awards and Nominations Committee. He founded the NSCA Lacrosse Special Interest Group and now serves on its council. He also represents the NSCA as a liaison on USA Lacrosse's Sports Science & Safety Committee. Recently, Matt has been named the strength and conditioning coach for the 2024 U.S. men's box national team and 2027 U.S. men's sixes national team. When not training athletes, he serves as an adjunct professor in the health and human performance department at Salisbury University.

Functional strength training is one of the most beneficial forms of fitness training, but it is often not included in secondary physical education curriculum. Certified Functional Strength Coach and physical education teacher Nate VanKouwenberg has used his knowledge to help educate other teachers in his district in New York and beyond. That is among the reasons he wrote, Functional Strength Training for Physical Education. He is doing his part to share his knowledge and express the importance of implementing functional strength training into physical education programs. In this episode, Nate discusses why it is important and gives tips on how to do it. Functional Strength Training for Physical Education https://ecs.page.link/mFmtH Nate VanKouwenberg, CFSC Nate VanKouwenberg is a physical education teacher and strength and conditioning coordinator in the Victor Central School District in New York. Using his experience developing Victor's K-12 functional strength training curriculum, he has created a comprehensive professional development workshop for teachers, coaches, athletic directors, and college students called Functional Strength Training for PE. He has presented at countless conferences and school districts over the years to improve the quality of physical education fitness units and high school strength and conditioning programs. In addition, VanKouwenberg is the founder and owner of Next Level Strength and Conditioning in Rochester, New York. Since 2004, Next Level has helped a wide range of athletes and general fitness enthusiasts reach their goals. Aside from his role on the business and staff development side of Next Level, he also coaches their Pro Total Hockey Training group each summer. He served as the strength and conditioning coach for the Rochester Institute of Technology Division I men's hockey team for eight seasons. Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

If you have recognized areas in your life, career, or sport that need to change, congratulations. You have made a crucial step toward behavior change. The next step is creating a strategy to set a path toward success. That is where goal setting enters the conversation. In this episode, NSCA certified trainer and Sport Psychology Consultant Aaron Patterson discusses goal-setting strategies and types of goals to consider in the planning process. Aaron Patterson Aaron Patterson works with Human Kinetics to produce informative and educational content in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, Trainer Talk episodes, Author Talk interviews and Learning with Human Kinetics. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has more than 10 years experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) educated through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach. In addition, he is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) as he completes the requirements to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant.

Foundational Yoga Flow was written by Collette Ouseley-Moynan as a collection of 90 poses segmented into three parts: Awaken, Deepen, and Soften. But this resource goes a step further as Texas-based photographer Weston Carls documented the journey across west Texas, capturing the beauty and energy of each pose. In this episode, Collette and Weston shared their experiences in the making of Foundational Yoga Flow. Foundational Yoga Flow https://ecs.page.link/Kri2Y Collette Ouseley-Moynan Collette Ouseley-Moynan is a teacher, seeker, and connector in Austin, Texas. She has been leading yoga and meditation classes since 2010 and can currently be found hosting pop-up community events all over the city, including at Zilker Botanical Garden and as a part of Austin Public Library's programming. Ouseley-Moynan began her journey into yoga while at Bennington College, where she was studying Italian language and theater. Through yoga, she found a deeper connection with her body, her spirit, and the inner workings of her mind. After receiving her bachelor's degree, she went on to stud at the College of Santa Fe, where she completed her master's degree in curriculum and instructional leadership in 2008. She went on to teach elementary school, worked as an educational consultant, and eventually moved into private school administration. During her years working with children, she yearned to bring the same qualities of playfulness, curiosity, and exploration through movement into the adult realm, and thus she became certified to teach yoga in 2010. In 2016, Ouseley-Moynan completed her 500-hour certification with Laughing Lotus Yoga in New York. Since then, she has led over two dozen yoga teacher trainings, with both Wanderlust Yoga (in Austin) and Breathe for Change (in Los Angeles; Seattle; Washington D.C.; and Austin). She is an avid traveler and has had the pleasure of hosting classes and retreats all over the world, including in Mexico, Morocco, Brazil, and Nicaragua. She currently facilitates Rest Fest, an annual yoga retreat. She is also certified in Lagree Fitness Instruction and is certified by MUNE as a meditation guide. She leads mindfulness practices with teams from Front Gate Tickets and Ticketmaster. Inspired by her time designing curricula for schools as a private consultant, Ouseley-Moynan puts the same attention into building her classes. Each practice purposefully follows an arc and is infused with philosophy, history, anatomy, and breath work to make the experience a holistic exploration. Weston Carls Weston Carls is a photographer from Austin, Texas, who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2007 with a journalism degree and a concentration in multimedia design. He served 11 years as the creative director for a monthly fitness publication, Austin Fit Magazine, where he produced over 220 issues, completed 1,500 photo shoots, and created over 10,000 pages of content for various publications. In 2018, Carls started TheFitBiz, Inc. which offers a variety of content-creation services. His mission is to build stronger communities through creative, impactful content. He has provided photography for multiple yoga books, including Power Yoga and Rocket Yoga. He has worked with notable personalities such as Olympian Gabby Thomas, and his work is seen inside Lululemon athletic stores in Austin and San Antonio. Carls was voted best photographer in Austin in 2022 and 2023. Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Strength Training used to be simple. People simply focused on lifting the heaviest weights possible to build strength. Trainers and co-authors of The Overload System for Strength, Christian Thibaudeau and Tom Sheppard, are getting back to the old-school training methods that have provided results for decades. In this episode, the duo discusses why those old-school methods still make sense today and how to incorporate them into your training. The Overload System for Strength https://ecs.page.link/XUXNS Christian Thibaudeau Christian Thibaudeau is a strength and conditioning coach with over 22 years of experience. He has taught seminars in over 20 different countries and has worked with athletes in 28 sports at all levels - high school to professional and Olympic athletes - as well as the everyday lifter. His training has also led him to work with competitors in the CrossFit Games and the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. An athlete himself, competing in football, rugby, golf weightlifting, and bodybuilding, Thibaudeau is the author of several strength and conditioning books, including The Black Book of Training Secrets, Theory and Application of Modern Strength and Power Methods, High Threshold Muscle Building, and The Maximum Muscle Bible, in addition to multiple training DVDs. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Quebec University, where he also worked as a research assistant before moving on to full-time coaching. Tom Sheppard Tom Sheppard is head coach at Thibarmy and works with a wide variety of high-level athletes from all backgrounds. His philosophy is based on learning how to use the body as one integrated unit and optimizing athletes' lifting mechanics based on their body type. This approach has brough him particular success in the sport of powerlifting, where he has produced countless British, European, and world champions and record holders. In addition to his role at Thibarmy, he also works closely with EliteFTS, creating educational material, working with high-level lifters to improve their performance, and delivering seminars on the international stage, including the 2022 SWIS Symposium. Watch on YouTube https://ecs.page.link/FXyuz Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Regardless the form of yoga you prefer, using props can supply you with a limitless variety of ways to customize your practice. In this episode, certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) Jenny Clise discusses yoga, yoga therapy, and the benefits of using yoga props. She explains that incorporating props can mean using a wall, chair, blocks, and anything within your imagination. The possibilities to expand your practice are limitless. She used her expertise of over 1,000 hours of training and 12 years as a yoga teacher to help you get the most out of your practice in her book, The Complete Guide to Yoga Props. The Complete Guide to Yoga Props https://ecs.page.link/WhFcU Jenny Clise Jenny Clise is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) with over 1,000 hours of training. She has been teaching yoga since 2012 and completed her yoga therapy training at Prema Yoga Institute. She integrates therapeutic principles into her practice, making yoga accessible and inclusive for all students. Jenny's approach prioritizes individual needs and encourages self-discovery through mindful movement, breath work, and props. Her teaching style emphasizes building from a strong foundation, finding alignment based on individual needs, and safely guiding students through more challenging postures. Jenny believes in cultivating an intentional practice that nurtures both physical and mental strength. By offering her students and clients personalized guidance and encouragement, Jenny helps them find their own paths to wellness. Beyond the studio, Jenny is an avid traveler who leads yoga retreats in beautiful locations worldwide. Her love for adventure complements her teaching, offering students unique experiences to deepen their practice in nature. As an experienced writer, she regularly contributes to Yoga Journal, sharing insights on yoga, meditation, and wellness. Instagram: @jennyclise_ Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Strength training can be intimidating. Walking into a gym and being unsure of what to do, how much to lift, and filtering through the constant barrage of fitness trends to determine fact from fiction can be daunting. Nike Global Trainer Betina Gozo has over a decade of experience training thousands of women, and has gone a step further in educating women on strength training with her book, Women's Muscle and Strength: Get Lean, Strong, and Confident. In this episode, Betina discusses how she got started in the fitness industry, why she made the transition from being a rockstar in the music industry to a rockstar in the fitness industry, and how she has helped women become more confident in the weightroom and in everyday life. Women's Muscle and Strength: Get Lean, Strong, and Confident https://ecs.page.link/AQj4X Betina Gozo Shimonek Betina Gozo Shimonek has over a decade of experience as a certified trainer. She has worked for over 10 years as a Nike Global Trainer, programming and consulting for the brand, and she was featured in the Nike Training Club app leading a popular Strength for Beginners program. In 2016, she won the Women's Health Next Fitness Star contest. She published The Women's Guide to Strength Training in 2017, and also partnered with Prevention magazine in 2019 to create Get Strong With Betina Gozo, a four-week workout DVD for beginners and aging people who want to stay active. Gozo cohosts the lifestyle podcast Beyond the Routine alongside her husband, Nic. They also created an accessible performance training platform, LiNe Up With Us. She was one of the original 21 trainers featured on the Apple Fitness+ team, teaching weekly strength and core workouts and leading the services' Workouts for Beginners program. She is also a contributor to the Nike Well Collective, which focuses on five pillars of holistic fitness: movement, mindfulness, nutrition, rest, and connection. She is passionate about empowering women to work out in any stage of their lives. From killer workouts to tips on how to navigate the weight room, she shares her expertise to help women get the most out of their resistance workouts. She also travels the world, empowering and connecting women through her women's-only strength training workshops and women's strength training camps. Where to find Betina Gozo Schimonek Instagram: @betinagozo YouTube: @betinagozotv TikTok: @betinagozoshimonek Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Ice hockey is said to be the fastest sport played on your feet. It is highly dependent on a number of physical qualities such as strength, speed, agility, endurance, and mobility. There are many nuances to playing the sport, and that makes training for hockey unique. In this episode, Boston Bruins head performance coach Kevin Neeld and Quinnipiac University director of athletic performance Brijesh Patel discuss their background as performance coaches and the nuances of training hockey players. The duo was selected as editors by the NSCA for the book, Strength Training for Hockey. Strength Training for Hockey. Strength Training for Hockey https://ecs.page.link/xKqPh Kevin Neeld, PhD, CSCS, CPSS, RSCC*D, CMT Kevin Neeld is the head performance coach for the Boston Bruins, where he oversees the organization's performance training program and sport science initiatives. He previously worked as a strength and conditioning coach with the San Jose Sharks and USA Hockey's women's team. Neeld earned his PhD in human and sport performance from Rocky Mountain University, where his research focused on the relationship between workload and performance in elite hockey. He has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and is the author of Ultimate Hockey Training and Speed Training for Hockey. He has been an invited guest speaker at events hosted by the National Hockey League (NHL), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and USA Hockey. Neeld is certified as a strength and conditioning coach and as a performance and sport scientist through the NSCA. Brijesh Patel, MA, CSCS, RSCC*E Brijesh Patel has been an innovator, leader, and highly regarded coach in the health and performance field for over 20 years. His passion for improvement, growth, and development has played a major role in the success and well-being of hundreds of individuals. Patel is a sought-after speaker and consultant as well as a mentor for coaches across all sports. He currently serves as the associate athletic director and director of athletic performance at Quinnipiac University. Patel has built the strength and conditioning department from scratch, instilling his philosophy and approach to creating the best overall environment. He prides himself in speed, strength, balance, and flexibility. Although Patel oversees the strength and conditioning development for all 21 varsity sports at Quinnipiac, he works primarily with the men's and women's basketball and ice hockey teams. YouTube video version https://ecs.page.link/g5D1Y Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

The concept of periodization is not new. Precursors of periodized training date back more than 2,000 years ago. G. Gregory Haff is a world-leading expert on periodization, and has spent his career studying, researching, writing about, and teaching the importance of periodization. He compiled much of his life's work into the first resource of its kind, Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodization. In this episode, he discusses the history of periodization, why it is important, and misconceptions about it. Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodization https://ecs.page.link/LXe7K G. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS, *D, FNSCA Gregory Haff is a professor of strength and conditioning and the course coordinator for the postgraduate degree in strength and conditioning at Edith Cowan University in Joondalup, Australia. He has published more than 240 articles, centering his research on performance effects in the areas of strength-training methodologies, performance testing, training theory, and nutritional supplementation. Haff is a past president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a senior associate editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. He was the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for Education and Research and the 2011 NSCA William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award winner. he is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with distinction (CSCS,*D), a UKSCA-accredited strength and conditioning coach (ASCC), and an accredited Australian Strength and Conditioning Association level 2 strength and conditioning coach. Additionally, Haff is a national-level weightlifting coach in the United States and Australia. He serves as a consultant for numerous sporting bodies, including teams in the Australian Football League, Australian Rugby Union, Australian Basketball Association, and National Football League. Instagram: @doc_haff Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

As Dr. Colleen Hacker explains, "The head and the heart are differentiators" when it comes to finding success in competition. Dr. Hacker, author of Achieving Excellence: Mastering Mindset for Peak Performance, has built an accomplished career working with some of the top athletes in the world in the areas of sport psychology and mental performance. In this episode, she explains what it means to be a high achiever, and what it takes to tap into the mental side of competition to reach a higher level of success. Achieving Excellence: Mastering Mindset for Peak Performance in Sport and Life https://ecs.page.link/hsvJn Colleen M. Hacker, PhD, FNAP, CMPC Colleen Hacker has served on the United States coaching staff for six Olympic Games as a mental skills coach and performance psychology specialist. She has also served as the mental skills coach to professional, international, and Olympic athletes in a variety of sports including Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL), Major League Soccer (MLS), PGA, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), LPGA, swimming, basketball, lacrosse, crew, speed skating, track and field, and tennis to name a few. She is currently a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Pacific Lutheran University and is a Fellow in the National Academies of Practice, is listed on the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry, and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Dr. Hacker has published more than 45 articles, book chapters, and a book (Catch Them Being Good with Gold medal and World Cup Champion coach, Tony DiCicco), as well as delivered speeches and lectures on the national and international stage. She has worked with numerous Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 corporations as well as civic groups and organizations. Her work is regularly featured on national television outlets such as CNN and ESPN and also in high-profile publications including The New York Times and Washington Post. Dr. Hacker was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Professional Practice Awared from the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). She received the Honor Award from the National Association of Girls and Women in Sports, the Presidential Citation by the American Psychological Association, as well as the Letter of Commendation and the National Award of Excellence from the United Soccer Coaches (USC). ESPNW named Dr. Hacker as one of 30 women in the country who "change the way sports are played." She serves on the National Advisory Board for the Positive Coaching Alliance and on the National Advisory Board for the EPIC Center (Education for Persistence and Innovation Center) at the Teachers College, Columbia University. YouTube version of the interview https://ecs.page.link/74Jgv Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

"Without energy, we are nothing and our ability to manipulate our breathing to control our mental and physical energy separates us from other life forms." Those are the words of Harvey Martin who has used his experience as a former pro baseball player to help others. Martin's pro baseball career ended early as a result of anxiety and the yips. He has since dedicated his career to teaching others how to manipulate their own breathing and take back control of their mental and physical energy to improve their performance. In this episode, he explains how and why that is possible. You can learn more in his book, Breathe, Focus, Excel. * Originally recorded January 2024 Breathe, Focus, Excel https://ecs.page.link/EoHsy Harvey Martin Harvey Martin is a coach, author, entrepreneur, and podcast host. He has coached and consulted athletes, business executives, and organizations in Human Performance since 2012. Harvey consulted at every level of college athletics while working in the scouting department of the Milwaukee Brewers organization from 2016 to 2020. In 2020, he began to specialize in training exclusively for professional athletes - Olympians as well as MLB, NHL, and NLF players - working on strength and conditioning, recovery, mental performance, and more. He has made presentations and led workshops for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies on how to optimize human performance. In recent years, Harvey became the breathing specialist for the San Francisco Giants, and in 2021, the team set a franchise record with 107 wins in a single season, en route to winning the National League West. Harvey was a Division I athlete at Central Michigan University (2008-2011) where he received his bachelor's degree. He finished at Minnesota State University, Mankato (2012-2013, where he earned a master's degree and taught courses on coaching theories, strength and conditioning, and team skills. As an athlete, Harvey was a two-time All-American and was named National Pitcher of the Year before signing to play professional baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2013. Follow Harvey Martin Instagram: @harveyjmartin Website: www.harveyjmartin.com YouTube video of interview https://ecs.page.link/vLUnd Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

As coaches, we are leaders of the athletes who have entrusted us with maximizing their potential. Whether you are a strength coach or a sport coach, you have great influence on the athletes you lead. It is important to do so in ways that will support their efforts, build their confidence, and encourage them to be their best. In this episode, NSCA certified trainer Aaron Patterson discusses the importance of effective coaching. He introduces various coaching styles and leadership strategies that will best serve the interests of the athlete. Aaron Patterson, NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson works with Human Kinetics to produce informative and educational content in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, Trainer Talk episodes, Author Talk interviews and Learning with Human Kinetics. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has more than 10 years experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) educated through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach. In addition, he is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) as he completes the requirements to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Additional Resources Coaching Principles Online course https://ecs.page.link/cYQYC Social Psychology in Sport, Second Edition https://ecs.page.link/RwyDH Language of Coaching https://ecs.page.link/V3Z65 Coaching Better Every Season https://ecs.page.link/4MwAK Winning Ways of Women Coaches https://ecs.page.link/PY1Q5

Cortisol has likely come up in consultations with physicians, you've probably read or heard about it in the news, and content about it has filled your social media feeds. But what is the truth behind this hormone naturally produced in your body? Is it good? Is it bad? How can it impact your diet and body composition? All of these questions and more are discussed in this episode exploring cortisol. YouTube version https://ecs.page.link/rYk9r Aaron Patterson, NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson works with Human Kinetics to produce informative and educational content in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, Trainer Talk episodes, Author Talk interviews and Learning with Human Kinetics. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has more than 10 years experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) educated through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach. In addition, he is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) as he completes the requirements to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Additional Resources Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition https://ecs.page.link/X8euc Human Kinetics Journals https://ecs.page.link/swHVD Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Nutrition is a key component to the performance equation that can unlock the path to high-level success. Athletes are bombarded with advice from coaches, trainers, teammates, and social media. It can get confusing and seem overwhelming. As a former Division I athlete and current assistant athletics director and director of sports nutrition for Purdue University Athletics, Lauren Link knows the importance of helping individuals filter through the barrage of information. In this episode, Lauren discusses the importance of including a complete nutrition plan into your training and physical preparation strategy in order to reach your potential. Nutrient Timing: Fueling Strategies to Unlock Peak Performance https://ecs.page.link/kFPUE Lauren Link, MS, RD, CSSD Lauren Link is an assistant athletics director and the Director of Sports Nutrition for Purdue University Athletics, where she oversees the sports nutrition program and works with football, men's basketball, volleyball, and women's soccer. Her primary duties include providing individual and team nutrition education; providing counseling and medical nutrition therapy as needed; evaluating supplements for legality, safety, and efficacy; assessing body composition and identifying athletes at high risk for bone injury using Lunar iDXA technology; overseeing the fueling stations and athletic dining hall; and managing a seven-figure budget to provide all teams with appropriate nutrition. In addition to fueling her athletes for success on the playing field, she is also passionate about helping athletes successfully navigate the transition into the real world. She has led multiple initiatives to this end, founding the Purdue student-athlete community garden and spearheading a program called BLAST- for Boiler Life After Sport - designed to help address key components of athletes' transition to "normal" life. In 2017 she published her first book on the subject: The Healthy Former Athlete. Link graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Health, Nutrition, and Fitness (December 2011) and a Master of Science degree in Health and Kinesiology (December 2019). She was a member of Purdue women's soccer team from 2007 through 2011 and was part of the 2007 Big Ten tournament championship team. She is a registered dietitian (RD) and holds the Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) credential. She is active within the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) and is a member of the Sports and Human Performance Nutrition (SHPN) practice group. Instagram: @linktonutrition Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Much of training in sport and performance is focused on physical preparation, but mental performance can be just as important, and in some cases has a larger impact on overall performance success. In this episode, Mental Performance Consultant and professor Dr. Robert Schinke joined sport performance coach Aaron Patterson to discuss the importance and benefits of mental skills training. In the conversation, Dr. Schinke shares his experiences in practice and research demonstrating the improvements that can be made by incorporating mental performance skills training to performance preparation. Dr. Robert J. Schinke, EdD Dr. Robert Schinke is a professor of kinesiology and health sciences at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He is a distinguished professor in several high-profile international universities and a Canada Research Chair. He serves as senior coeditor for the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology and editor in chief of the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action. His research has been profiled by leading national and international granting agencies, including the International Olympic Committee’s Advanced Olympic Research Program, and his scientific publications have spanned more than 200 works on the topics of mental health, identity, inclusiveness, life transitions, and context-driven practice. Dr. Schinke currently serves as president of the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP). He previously served as president of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), and he is a fellow of various sport and exercise psychological societies. Since 2000, Dr. Schinke has worked extensively with world-champion professional athletes as well as athletes at several Olympic Games. His work and ideas have been featured in USA Today, The Globe and Mail, Al Jazeera, HBO, and Showtime, among other media outlets. Aaron Patterson, NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson works with Human Kinetics to produce informative and educational content in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, Trainer Talk episodes, Author Talk interviews and Learning with Human Kinetics. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has more than 10 years experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) educated through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach. In addition, he is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) as he completes the requirements to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Gifted: 8 Steps to Succeeding in Sport, Work, and Life https://ecs.page.link/bpGZf Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

What does it take to run a successful fitness business? It can seem overwhelming for some to jump into a management position in the fitness industry. Steven Trotter and Chris Stevenson are experts in the industry, and have built careers on successful fitness facility management, and consulting to help others do the same. In this episode, Steven and Chris discuss important areas to consider when running a fitness business like defining your mission and values, recruiting and retaining top talent, layout and design, and being adaptable in your business. The duo co-authored Fitness Facility Management to serve as a resource to help other managers and fitness professionals be successful in their careers. Fitness Facility Management https://ecs.page.link/PkjCB Steven A. Trotter, MS Steven Trotter is a global well-being consultant and adjunct professor. With over two decades of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, Trotter is renowned for his expertise in people management and the development of programs and facilities. He founded Globetrotter Wellness Solutions, LLC, in 2017 after seven years of providing independent consulting services. His firm collaborates with universities; health clubs; organizations; and morale, wellness, and recreation (MWR) units to improve organizational and employee well-being and to build systems for success. Trotter is an international speaker and presenter, regularly presenting at local, state, regional, national, and international conferences on subjects such as facility management, employee engagement, organizational development, project and priority management, and strategic marketing. He is a regular contributor to Campus Rec Magazine and the website of American Counsil on Exercise (ACE). He has served as a subject matter expert for ACE since 2014 and works with the credentialing department to develop and continuously improve the four NCCA-accredited ACE certifications. Trotter has a master of science degree in health and physical education from Virginia Tech and a bachelor of science degree in exercise science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise physiologist certification, four certifications from ACE, and multiple specialty certifications from Les Mills. He is an American Red Cross instructor in CPR, AED, and first aid; a certified mental health first aid trainer; a Green Dot bystander intervention facilitator; and a Gallup-certified strength coach. He is also a continuing education provider with ACE, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Instagram: @globetrotterwellness Chris Stevenson, BA, CSCS Chris Stevenson is the founder of The Empower Group, a comprehensive consulting firm headquartered in Westlake Village, California. The firm specializes in delivering keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and strategic advising services to facilities worldwide. The Empower Group collaborates with facilities of varying scales and types, spanning domestic and international markets. Their core competencies encompass business planning, strategic design, fostering exceptional workplace culture, optimizing staffing strategies, enhancing marketing and sales efforts, refining member experiences, and more. Stevenson has over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, from personal training and group exercise classes to owning and operating a full-service health club. For six years, he was a faculty member at the California Health and Longevity Institute (CHLI), located at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village, California, and named one of the top 10 executive health programs in the nation by Worth magazine. He presented on exercise science and behavioral change and oversaw a team of exercise specialists who performed one-on-one assessments and training sessions for the executives. Stevenson is an international speaker and has presented keynote speeches and breakout sessions in over a dozen different countries and throughout the United States. He regularly presents at fitness and business events, including those of Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), Athletic Business, IDEA, NASM Optima, and Club Industry. He has written for Club Business International (CBI), Health Club Management (HCH), Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Club Solutions, and Club Industry, and he is a regular columnist for Athletic Business. He serves on the board of directors of the Health & Fitness Association, the largest nonprofit trade association for the health and fitness industry; the owners committee of IDEA; and the events committee of the Climbing Wall Association. In those roles, he advises on strategic planning, standards, policies, values, and vision to increase the organizations’ benefits to their members. Stevenson has a Bachelor

In this solo episode, NSCA certified trainer and sport performance coach Aaron Patterson discusses anaerobic training. What is anaerobic training? What is the difference between anaerobic and aerobic training, and what population of individual or athlete should be utilizing anaerobic training? Aaron answers these questions and more in this episode. See links to additional resources on anaerobic training and power development below. Aaron Patterson, NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson works with Human Kinetics to produce informative and educational content in the areas of health, fitness, and sport performance, including exercise technique videos, Trainer Talk, Author Talk interviews, and Learning with Human Kinetics. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 10 years experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach and holds specialty certifications in weightlifting and speed and agility. He is also a Certified Tennis Performance Specialist through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. In addition, Aaron is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), is a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, and coaches jumps and sprints in track and field. Additional Related Resources NSCA's Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition https://ecs.page.link/X8euc High-Performance Training for Sports, Second Edition https://ecs.page.link/KgqN6 Developing the Athlete https://ecs.page.link/F8NWi Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodization https://ecs.page.link/LXe7K Human Kinetics Journals https://ecs.page.link/swHVD

Staying fit and healthy (mentally and physically) is important to avoid illness and disease, and for longevity. It can seem overwhelming at times. In this episode, John Graham, trainer and co-author of Metabolic Training, joined NSCA certified trainer and sport performance coach, Aaron Patterson, for a discussion on the Five Pillars of Health and Wellness. John Graham, MS, ACSM, EP-C, CSCS*D, FNSCA John has enjoyed an accomplished 40-year career in the health, fitness, and strength and conditioning industry. He has served in many roles with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), including as the board vice president, secretary/treasurer, and chair for the certification committee, conference committee chair, and nominations committee. He also holds leadership positions with American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Medical Fitness Association (MFA). He currently serves as associate editor of NSCA's Strength and Conditioning Journal. In addition, Graham is a senior network administrator in lifestyle health and wellness, medical fitness, fitness and sports performance at St. Luke's University Health Network in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and is a senior contributor at SportsEdTV. Graham has authored or contributed to local, regional, and national peer-reviewed and popular publications on chronic conditions and disorders, health, fitness, and sports conditioning. Metabolic Training https://ecs.page.link/MvHw9 Aaron Patterson, NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson works with Human Kinetics to produce informative and educational content in the areas of health and fitness including exercise technique videos, Trainer Talk, Author Talk interviews and Learning with Human Kinetics. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 10 years experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach and holds specialty certifications in weightlifting and speed and agility. He is also a Certified Tennis Performance Specialist through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and Kovacs Institute. In addition, Aaron is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), is a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, and coaches jumps and sprints in track and field. Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Dr. Jim Stoppani is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the science of training. He has written thousands of articles on exercise, nutrition, and health, was a co-author for the New York Times best seller, LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle, as well as author of Stronger Arms & Upper Body, PrayFit, and Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements. This was all after earning degrees and from University of Connecticut doing postdoctoral work at Yale University School of Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Stoppani discussed his extensive background from his first experiences training to learning from some of the best in the industry, and eventually writing his latest book, Jim Stoppani's Encyclopedia of Muscle and Strength. He breaks down the differences in training for hypertrophy, strength, and fat loss. Disclaimer: There was a slight delay in recording that occasionally sounds like Jim and Aaron are talking over each other. This was an audio issue that was unable to be corrected after the recording. Jim Stoppani, PhD Jim Stoppani is a leading authority on exercise science, sport nutrition, and supplementation. He received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue. For his research he was awarded the 2002 Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award by the American Physiological Society. From 2002 to 2013, Stoppani was the senior science editor for Muscle and Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Flex magazines. He is the owner of JYM Supplement Science. Connect with Dr. Jim Stoppani Instagram: @jimstoppani TikTok: @dr_jimstoppani X: @JimStoppani Jim Stoppani's Encyclopedia of Muscle and Strength, Third Edition Available on the Human Kinetics website: https://ecs.page.link/JUohF Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Power is crucial for all competitive sports. It is usually the primary goal of all athletes whether training to increase a vertical jump, increasing speed, or protecting the line of scrimmage in American football. Paul Comfort, PhD, has trained athletes with this goal in mind, researched ways to help them improve, and was the editor for NSCA's Developing Power, Second Edition. In this interview, Paul discusses the importance of training for power, differences and similarities of power development for different sports, and how training should be individualized for the athlete. Paul Comfort, PhD, CSCS, *D Paul Comfort is a full professor in strength and conditioning at the University of Salford and is an adjunct professor at Edith Cowan University. He is a founder and accredited member of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and was a member of the NSCA board of directors from 2000 to 2023. He is a senior associate editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and sits on the editorial board of numerous other journals. Comfort has presented extensively at conferences around the world, coauthored over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles, and served as the editor of four books. Instagram: @paulcomfort1975 X: @PaulComfort1975 Developing Power, Second Edition Developing Power provides the latest research-based recommendations for assessing and training for muscular power. You'll learn how to apply assessment protocols for jumps, throws, and ballistic exercises and how to apply the result to designing programs to address specific athletic needs. https://ecs.page.link/eW9bG Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5v

A strong core is vital and a necessity for elite-level athletes. Research has established a direct correlation between core strength, performance, and injury risk reduction. Dr. Jeff Willardson began focusing on various areas of strength and conditioning while a professor at Eastern Illinois University but became particularly interested in the benefits of training the core. In this interview, Dr. Willardson details some of those benefits and talks about the recently released NSCA Developing the Core, Second Edition. Willardson edited and contributed to the book. Jeffrey M. Willardson, PhD, CSCS, *D Jeff Willardson is an associate professor in the health and human performance department at Montana State University-Billings. He teaches biomechanics, exercise physiology, research methods in health and human performance, kinesiology, and foundations of exercise science. He received a PhD in curriculum and instruction, with an emphasis in exercise and wellness from Arizona State University in 2005 and was named the Outstanding Graduating Doctoral Scholar. He has co-authored over 120 scientific manuscripts examining different aspects of resistance training for improving health and athletic performance. Developing the Core, Second Edition https://ecs.page.link/i7Dzm Video version https://ecs.page.link/ydz2F Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Leslee Bender is a 40-year veteran in the fitness industry, and the 2020 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, and author of Vital Core Training. She is also the creator of the Bender Ball which she created after realizing the importance of core training. In this interview, Leslee explains the importance of implementing core movement training into your program, taking her first fitness class with Jane Fonda, and how fitness has evolved. Learn more in her book, Vital Core Training. Leslee Bender, ACSM, NASM, FAFS, FAI, NCPC Leslee Bender is a 40-year veteran in the fitness industry and recipient of the 2020 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year award. She is the co-author of I Am Ageless Now, the owner of Ageless Now Academy, and the creator of the Bendor Method of training, using the Bender Ball. Bender has presented worldwide and has appeared on national television. She has filmed video content for many companies, including Savvier, IDEA, Reebok, SCW, Ageless Academy, and more. The creator of Barre Above Pilates training and co-creator of Barre Above through Savvier Fitness, she has certified and trained thousands of fitness professionals internationally. Follow Leslee Bender Facebook: @LesleeBenderFitness Instagram: @lesleebender Website: benderball.com Vital Core Training https://ecs.page.link/TEcgc Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Based on personal experiences and those of her students, yoga teacher Niamh Daly let her passion for helping others guide her to research and explore the true benefits of yoga for menopause. What she found allowed her to step outside the box of the traditional yoga teachings and into the new world of teaching based on the needs of women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. In this interview, she explains how yoga can support symptom relief, health, and self-esteem to those going through perimenopause and menopause. Learn more in her book, Yoga for Menopause and Beyond.https://ecs.page.link/a6U4M Niamh Daly Niamh has been teaching since 2004 under the banner of Yinstinct Yoga. When her own perimenopause began in 2015, she saw there was very little consideration in the yoga world for the evolving needs of women in menopause and beyond. To fill that need, she developed her Yoga for the Stages of Menopause program and in 2020 launched her yoga teacher training (YTT) of the same name, which has now trained hundreds of teachers worldwide. She also runs a continuing professional development course on yoga for bone health and menopause awareness courses for psychotherapists and fitness professionals. Connect with Niamh Instagram: @yinstinctyoga Website: https://yinstinctyoga.com Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

The science behind training will always play a large role in the success of both the athlete and coach, but soft skills are a big factor that aren't always given the attention they deserve. In this episode, certified trainers Aaron Patterson and Lee Boyce (also a co-author of Strength Training for All Body Types along with Melody Schoenfeld) discuss the importance of soft skills in training and coaching. Lee Boyce Lee Boyce is a strength coach and educator based in Toronto, Canada. He has been helping clients and athletes with strength and conditioning, sport performance, and hypertrophy since 2007. He has developed international recognition as a trainer and as a prolific fitness writer. His expertise has seen him published over 1,200 times by some of the largest publications in the world of fitness and lifestyle media, including, Men's Health, Oxygen, Train Magazine, Inside Fitness, Shape, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Men's Journal, Esquire, Strong Fitness Magazine, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Personal Training Quarterly. As a college professor, he encourages critical thinking and a departure from the confines of one-size-fits-all, rule-based exercise science advice. Lee's Resources Strength Training for All Body Types (co-authored with Melody Schoenfeld): https://ecs.page.link/RVNB3 Lee Boyce website: https://www.leeboyce.com Instagram: @coachleeboyce

Ben Reuter realized early in his college athletic career that in order to keep pace with his teammates and competition, he needed to find ways to improve his endurance. After earning his master's degree from Old Dominion University and doctorate from Auburn University, he used his knowledge along with CSCS and ATC certifications to help others improve their performance. His most recent venture has been as editor and contributor of NSCA Developing Endurance, Second Edition. He joined this episode to discuss the growth of endurance sports including running, cycling, swimming, and obstacle course racing, how to improve your endurance for those sports, and the importance of choosing the right approach for your sport and needs. Developing Endurance, Second Edition https://ecs.page.link/MpHVt Ben Reuter, PhD, CSCS, *D, ATC Instagram: @reutebh X: @reutebh Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Friday, August 23, 2024 What is "functional training?" Is it a trendy buzzword that we can ignore, or is there more to it? Trainer, licensed massage therapist, and author Kevin Carr discusses what functional training means and how it has been misinterpreted in the fitness industry. In this conversation, Kevin talks about his career progression, how to put together a complete workout, training gen pop clients vs. athletes, and new challenges trainers face in training the year-round athlete. Functional Strength Training Anatomy https://ecs.page.link/CCEqt Where to find Kevin Carr Instagram @kev_in_carr @movementasmedicine YouTube version of the interview https://ecs.page.link/rxvRq Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/is5vj

Friday, August 16, 2024 Aches, pains, and sometimes the unfortunate injury are all associated with running, whether competitively or recreationally. Dr. Emmi Aguillard and Coach Jonathan Cane joined this episode to discuss their book, Run Healthy: The Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment. They detail tips and strategies to get healthy and stay healthy in order to get the most out of your running and race journey. Emmi Aguillard, PT, DPT, FAFS is a fulltime physical therapist managing her own private practice that specializes in treating and training runners. She also has advanced training in pelvic health and works with women to maintain their optimal fitness during pregnancy and safely return to running after giving birth. Prior to that, she worked at Finish Line Physical Therapy in New York City. Dr. Aguillard earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University after graduating from Tulane University, where she competed for the women's NCAA Division I track and field and cross country programs. She completed her fellowship in applied functional science through the Gray Institute and has taken numerous courses through the Postural Restoration Institute. Jonathan Cane, better known as Coach Cane, has been coaching endurance athletes for over 30 years. He holds a master's degree in exercise physiology from Adelphi University and has coached for Nike, JackRabbit, and Under Armour. Cane is the coauthor of Triathlon Anatomy as well as The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weight Training, and he has written for Triathlete magazine, MetroSports Magazine, New York Runner, and more. He has been a featured speaker for Nike, New York Road Runner's, Chelsea Piers Triathlon Club, Hospital for Special Surgery, and others. Learn more in Run Healthy https://ecs.page.link/m8srg Watch the YouTube version https://ecs.page.link/Zhuux

David Kyle, founder of Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga School, has over 20 years of yoga experience and over 30 years in body movement and healing arts. In this episode, David discusses his book, Rocket Yoga: Your Guide to Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa, as well as the history and purpose behind Rocket yoga and his experiences in the practice. From the Grateful Dead to EDM, Rocket Yoga has something for everyone. Learn more in Rocket® Yoga https://ecs.page.link/R1iuY

Dr. William Kraemer has had an accomplished career, being involved with the NSCA since its inception, as founding editor of the NSCA's Journal of Strength and Conditioning research, and as a strength coach, professor, and researcher at numerous universities including The Ohio State University, University of Connecticut, Penn State University, Ball State University, and Edith Cowan University. He has published 12 books and over 500 peer-reviewed papers. He also received the NSCA 2024 Alvin Roy Award for Career Achievement. In this interview, Dr. Kraemer discusses the evolution of training and athletic development including the idea of long-term athletic development for youth athletes, and how research and technology have changed the way we approach training. You learn more in his newest release, Developing the Athlete. Developing the Athlete https://ecs.page.link/iiZyK YouTube https://ecs.page.link/WmGQx Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/QyYKD

Esports are growing in popularity every day. What was once considered a recreational activity has become a competitive sport at all levels including in the high school and collegiate settings. In this episode, Taylor Johnson and Dr. Joanne DiFrancisco-Donoghue discussed the importance of making sure the body and mind are prepared for competition, and their newly released book, Conditioning for Esports: A Guide to Training and Performance. Learn more in Conditioning for Esports: A Guide to Training and Performance https://ecs.page.link/szNxW Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/i1uC5 Watch the video version on YouTube https://ecs.page.link/4ypt5

Dr. Robert Schinke is a professor of kinesiology and health sciences at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He is a distinguished professor in several high-profile international universities and a Canada Research Chair. He serves as a senior co-editor for the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, and editor in chief of the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action. After working with extensively with world-champion professional athletes as well as athletes at the Olympic games, he has developed a resource to expand his reach. Gifted: 8 Steps to Succeeding in Sport, Work and Life will help you unlock your potential by recognizing and embracing your innate talents and abilities. In this interview, Dr. Schinke discusses how Gifted will inspire you to believe in your own natural gifts and achieve excellence across all aspects of your life. You can get your own copy on the Human Kinetics website: https://ecs.page.link/S1uog Human Kinetics https://ecs.page.link/rbVqp YouTube https://ecs.page.link/rs9Cj

Trainer and author Tom Sheppard joined sports performance coach Aaron Patterson to discuss in-season training for athletes. During the discussion, Tom and Aaron talked about the nuances involved in training athletes during the transfer phase from offseason training to in-season training, what in-season training should look like, and the challenges that come with working around the various schedules of athletes at all levels. YouTube https://youtu.be/roIhmyB__x4?si=jBDyb8sN68uft7p7 Overload System for Strength by Tom Sheppard and Christian Thibaudeau https://us.humankinetics.com/products/overload-system-for-strength-the Human Kinetics https://us.humankinetics.com/

Trainer, fitness business owner, and author of Age Strong: A Woman's Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40 discussed the benefits of strength training after age 40, and why it is so important to stay active as you age. She shared anecdotes of success stories from her clients, and strategies to get the most out of your training. Age Strong: A Woman's Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40 https://us.humankinetics.com/products/age-strong YouTube https://youtu.be/Bt-lFcVm4D4?si=lUX8f5CnByBQu4zy Human Kinetics https://us.humankinetics.com/ Results Fitness https://www.results-fitness.com/

Human Kinetics founder Rainer Martens tells his story of growing up a young German boy in Kansas after moving to the United States following the war, using sports to fit in with his peers, coaching at the collegiate level, and making the tough decision to leave his prominent position at University of Illinois as a Kinesiology professor and researcher to start an education company now known as Human Kinetics. Watch the interview on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX3zFIHPDnQ Learn more https://ecs.page.link/KSi7B Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumanKinetics Instagram https://www.instagram.com/humankinetics/

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