The Starting Block Podcast

In this week's Q & A episode John and Chris answer your questions about youth athletes. Topics include: where & how to start the strength/speed process, proper progressions and how to manage expectations.

In this week's guest interview we are pleased to welcome back Garrett Salpeter. Garrett is the Founder of NeuFit and developer of the Neubie. This is Garrett's second time on the show, so we encourage you to listen to Part 1 (Ep. 18) before this episode. In this episode John and Garrett discuss groundbreaking new research on the Neubie and the massive impact it is going to have on the health and performance industries.

In this week's Q & A John and Chris discuss when coaches should implement slower movements for learning purposes, and the unique properties of the tib/fib joint and its influence on performance and recovery.

In this week's guest interview Dr. Mat Boule rejoins the show! John, Chris & Dr. Mat discuss the current global idealistic culture, its impact on healthcare both in America & Canada along with how we can ultimately take our freedom back.

In this week's guest interview John and Chris are joined by Santa Monica College Head Strength/Speed Coach Matt Hank! The guys dive into multiple topics including: back leg training, training with bricks, arches & discuss the concepts of hit/roll vs punch/hammer. Pay Your Dues and Share the Show!

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris take your questions about "knowing when it is time to drop a sport" and dealing with knee pain in the squat. Don't forget to Pay Your Dues and Share the Show!

Shawn Sherman of Square 1 rejoins the show to take a deeper dive into the inner workings of the Square 1 system. John, Chris and Shawn discuss case studies, new advancements in the system and more. If you got value out of this episode Pay Your Dues & Share the Show!

In this Friday Fire & Fact, John shares 4 qualities that 6 of his highest achieving athletes all collectively exhibited, how it took them from throwing mid 80s to 100 mph in high school & how isos, drops & blue light all played a role in their careers.

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris review recent interviews from Dr. Kruse and Carrie Bennett and begin to break down potential starting points for athletes, parents & coaches.

This week marks 1 year for The Starting Block Podcast! As a thank you to everyone we're releasing an special early guest episode with Carrie Bennett! Carrie is a Quantum Health Educator and Clinician and Founder of Carrie B Wellness! She joins us on this episode to talk about things Quantum Biology, Light and Much More!!

In this week's guest interview we're joined by the Founder of the Neuro-Training Institute, Markus Schreyer. Markus shares his opinion on how he believes neuro based work should be practically applied and its influence on everything from posture, to strength to tight muscles and more.

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris explain the difference between Strength Training and Training for Sport. As coaches our job is to help athletes prepare for their sport; not pursue their powerlifting and bodybuilding goals. Although there's a time and place for strength under a bar, those numbers aren't the objective.... The objective is for us to develop them into absolute units who dominate on the field. As coaches we've collectively failed these athletes. We need to fix this and do right by our athletes.

In this week's guest interview we are joined by the Director of Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) Sports, Kim Pittis. Kim has treated athletes from all over the world using the principles of FSM and joins the show to share some of her success stories and experiences!

In this week's Q & A John and Chris why muscles shut down during testing and more SPEED tips!

In this week's guest interview John and Chris welcome back Zach Michael of Accelerate ACL! The guys conversation builds off topics discussed in episode one. Topics include implementation of the Neubie, and considerations at different stages of the ACL Recovery process during Neuromuscular Reeducation based work. If you haven't listened to part one, we encourage you to give it a listen first. Its episode 27 on this feed!

In this week's guest interview John and Chris are joined by Dr. Mat Boule, DO & Posturologist! This is a great interview where we dig into the concepts of posturology, neuro work, primitive reflexes and more!

John and Chris return from a brief summer break for another Q &A! In this week's episode the guys discuss the difference in passive vs active ranges of motion & whether you should train Toe Drag.

In this week's guest interview, John & Chris are joined by Dr. Jen Perez, VP of Gait Happens! From how the foot impacts performance to it's influence in back and pelvic floor issues, Dr. Jen covers it all in this great episode about everything related to the FOOT!

In this guest interview, John and Chris are joined by world renowned doctor and health educator, Dr. Jack Kruse. Dr. Kruse, a neurosurgeon and founder of Kruse Longevity Center is one of the greatest minds in healthcare and shares his insights into light, water, magnetism, training & more!

In this Q and A, John and Chris break down different methods of adjusting in-season work and share their insights into Olympic Lifting.

In this guest interview, John and Chris welcome Gary Reinl to the show! Gary, The Anti Ice Man, shares why icing is wrong, the science behind it and alternatives to pull people out of The Ice Age!

In this guest interview, we welcome Wade Houchin, Owner of Wizard Performance and Rehab. The crew discusses injuries, training philosophy in HS football programs, different performance and rehab solutions & more.

In this Q & A John and Chris discuss pad placement when training with the Neubie/ARP; what you should be feeling in an isometric, & using GOATA theory with different exercises.

In this surprise Friday Fire, we're bringing you one of the great names in the industry, Adrian Barr. Adrian shares his insight into speed, collision training & more!

In this week's guest interview, John and Chris are joined by Ricky Stanzi of GOATA. The GOATA system (Greatest of All Time Athletes) recodes your movement patterns to follow nature’s blueprint, so you can eliminate pain and achieve peak performance at the same time.

In this episode, John and Chris discuss differences in the NeuroTarget and Square 1 Systems, and answer how to begin with Rebounds/Reflexive work. (we apologize in advance poor sound quality at the beginning)

In this guest interview John and Chris are joined by Brad Arnett, Owner of NX Level Sports Performance in Wisconsin. Throughout his remarkable career, Brad has worked with thousands of athletes and is well known throughout the industry for his work with JJ & TJ Watt as well as playing a major role in the development of numerous other professional athletes. Brad shares his expertise in performance training and shares valuable advice that parents, coaches and athletes can all immediately apply to their daily life.

In this Saturday Sermon, John is joined by Liza Slavinsky of the Middle Tennessee State Women's Soccer Team. John and Liza discuss how mindset and "The Mamba Mentality" impacts your journey to overcome an injury. Liza also shares her personal journey of overcoming multiple injuries and how it changed her mentality and approach to the game.

In this Q & A, John and Chris discuss the difference between Negatives vs Eccentrics and explain what it means to "Pull Into Position."

In this guest episode, Dr. J returns to the show! John, Chris and Dr J discuss treating the WHY, along with Iso Training and share some exciting news about The Starting Block and Neuro-Target....

In this Q & A, John and Chris discuss the WHY behind an injury as it relates to force absorption & neuromuscular function, along with how Neuro-Therapies work with the plan a healthcare provider sets for you.

In this weeks guest episode, John and Chris are joined by Brad Daymon, Owner of Elite Athlete Training Systems (EATS) in Canada. The EATS facility, also known as "The Gorilla Compound" is a hardcore Westside Barbell style training facility that blends the science of weightlifting with the needs of the modern athlete. This is a great interview for all parents, coaches and athletes as you'll leave understanding how strength plays a role in athletics, but it is not the only piece of the puzzle.

With Friday Fire & Fact making a return, John speaks on passion and gives an exciting announcement about new happenings at The Starting Block.

In this Q and A, John & Chris break down and ever increasing topic in the health, performance and fitness industry; and that's how to bridge the gap between rehab and training.

In this weeks guest episode, Dr. Rob Luckey, Owner of Pittsford Performance Care joins the crew to talk Concussion Rehab, Functional Neurology, Dr. J & Woodworking.

In this weeks Saturday Sermon John shares his thoughts on why being the big fish in a little pond holds you back; and how to fix it.

In this week's Q & A John and Chris answer listeners questions about how why size doesn't always equal strength, and how to get past the mental hurdle of failure in your training. You can submit all questions to @farmerjohn_elp or to @fast_and_agile_49 on Instagram!

In this guest interview, Brent Rooker of the Oakland A's joins the crew to discuss his offseason training regimen with ELP and share his journey to Major League Baseball.

In this Saturday Sermon, John discusses how your support cast, community and those around you influence your personal and professional successes.

In this Q&A, John and Chris discuss the differences between the Neubie and the Marc Pro. The team also breaks down how your brain will disassociate from a limb/joint and the implications of this as it relates to rehab and training.

In today's guest interview, John & Chris welcome the great Dr. Carol McMakin to the show! Dr. McMakin has brought Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) to the cutting edge of medicine. FSM's unique and precise treatment approach has the ability to pinpoint the cause(s) of an ailment and treat without side effects.

In this Friday Fact, John shares the mission of The Starting Block Podcast.

In today's Q & A, John and Chris answer one of our listeners questions about whether their HS/MS aged athlete should be doing extra work outside of school and private training; and how to address each scenario as a parent/coach.

In this Saturday Sermon, John discusses how winners respond when everyone else is hitting the panic button and shares a recent personal story about responding to pressure.

In this guest episode, Dr. Walley joins John and Chris to discuss industry leading techniques for improving visional acuity; elevating on field performance; and the pros and cons of blue & red light.

In this Friday episode, John was prepared to answer two athletes questions on how to build their social media image... But he changed his mind & will reward them with something better.

In this week's episode, John and Chris answer listener's questions about GPP, Off Season Conditioning, and Tips on getting started in the industry.

In this week's Friday Fact or Saturday Sermon, John shares a success story with a scoliosis client.

In this special guest interview, John and Chris welcome Zach Michael of Accelerate ACL to dive deeper into is expertise and stories from his journey in his profession.

In this week's Q&A, John & Chris answer listeners questions about blood flow and the relation to muscle fatigue, how to continue to get strong during the season without adding too much size & can you train the same muscle group everyday?