The Human Kinetics Podcast Developing Your Inner Athlete, with Dr. Matthew Ibrahim
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Aug 29, 2025 Dr. Matthew S. Ibrahim, a strength and conditioning coach, author, and founder of Athletic Performance University, shares insights on training like a pro throughout life. He emphasizes the importance of making training enjoyable and translating competitive goals into daily life. Ibrahim argues that everyone can embody athleticism, focusing on essential elements like strength and agility. He also discusses the benefits of plyometrics and progressive overload, while offering advice on rebuilding confidence post-injury and using specific goals to stay accountable.
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Make Training Fun To Sustain It
- Athletic training should be enjoyable to make it sustainable across life stages.
- Prioritize fun and competition to keep training a chosen lifestyle, not a chore.
Journey Through Many Modalities
- Dr. Matthew Ibrahim experimented with kettlebells, Olympic lifting, and powerlifting to find his athletic balance.
- He now focuses on sprinting, agility, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu to maintain power and competitiveness.
All Humans Can Be Athletes
- Athleticism is the ability to control your body in space across mobility, strength, speed, and power.
- Viewing everyone as an athlete reframes training as accessible and relevant to all ages.
