Hiring a Personal High Performance Director - Tom Newman
Nov 27, 2023
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Tom Newman, personal high performance coach and director of sport science, discusses topics such as the importance of DexaFit scans, optimal hydration strategies, custom recovery roadmaps, cold tank training, red light vs. near infrared sauna protocols, and the recovery benefits of float tanks and sensory deprivation.
Having a personal high performance director is crucial for optimizing performance in athletes and individuals.
DEXA scans are recommended for assessing body composition and tracking changes in lean tissue and body fat.
Sweat tests and personalized hydration strategies are important for athletes to enhance performance and prevent dehydration.
Understanding the differences between red light and near infrared saunas can help individuals choose the appropriate sauna based on their goals and needs.
Deep dives
Importance of Personal High Performance Director
Having a personal high performance director is crucial for athletes and individuals who want to optimize their performance. This role involves coordinating various aspects of performance, such as strength and conditioning, recovery, nutrition, blood work, supplementation, and sports science. The personal high performance director ensures that all these elements work together to give individuals the best chance for success.
Monitoring Body Composition with DEXA Scan
The use of DEXA scan to assess body composition is highly recommended. This scan provides information about lean tissue and body fat, allowing individuals to track changes and make adjustments to their training and nutrition. It is particularly important to focus on increasing lean tissue, as muscle is crucial for optimal performance. Regular DEXA scans can help determine the effectiveness of training and nutrition programs in achieving desired body composition goals.
Benefits of Sweat Test and Cold Tank Protocol
Sweat tests can provide valuable insights into an individual's sweat rate and electrolyte concentration, helping to determine the ideal fluid intake during physical activity. Cold tank protocols, such as using a cold tank or cryotherapy, can offer various benefits, including improved mental clarity, reduced inflammation, and increased thermogenic fat loss. However, it is important to consider individual preferences and goals when choosing the appropriate cold tank protocol.
Differentiating Red Light and Near Infrared Saunas
There is a distinction between red light saunas, which utilize low-level laser therapy, and near infrared saunas. Red light therapy has shown positive benefits for aesthetic purposes and can be used for face treatments. On the other hand, near infrared saunas, such as the Novathor and Arc LED beds, offer unique wavelengths and deeper penetration. It is essential to understand the science behind these saunas and choose the one that aligns with individual needs and goals.
Contact Information
For more information or to get in touch with a personal high performance director like Tom Newman, individuals can explore professional performance coaching services that offer expertise in optimizing performance, training programs, and overall well-being.
Optimizing Hydration Strategy
Having an optimal hydration strategy is essential for athletes to enhance performance. The podcast discusses the importance of having a plan for hydration based on factors like climate, sweat rate, and individual differences. It highlights the use of technology like hydration patches that provide data on sweat output to guide hydration protocols. By understanding their hydration needs and implementing personalized strategies, athletes can improve their performance and prevent potential issues caused by dehydration.
Recovery Roadmap and Modalities
The podcast emphasizes the significance of a recovery roadmap for athletes to effectively recover and maintain peak performance. It explores various recovery modalities, including cryo-stimulation, float therapy, infrared therapy, and sensory deprivation in float tanks. These modalities help to reduce cortisol levels, aid in tissue repair, and promote cognitive and physical recovery. The podcast highlights the importance of personalized recovery plans tailored to individual needs and goals, along with the guidance of experts in maximizing recovery and optimizing performance.
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Brian is joined by his personal high performance coach and director of sport science Tom Newman.
The personal history between Brian Cain and Tom Newman
Who is Tom Newman?
What is a personal high performance director
The importance of DexaFit Scans
Taking a sweat test for optimal hydration strategies
The custom recovery road map and recovery spectrum
Custom cold tank protocols and the reason for cold tank training
The difference between red light vs. near infrared (you can’t see) sauna protocols
The recovery benefits of a float tank and sensory deprivation
Brian Cain, MPM, the World’s leader in Mental Performance Coaching brings you practical tips, techniques, stories strategies, meditations and motivations every day that you can use to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be with The Mental Performance Daily Podcast.
