Brad Thorpe & Derek Millender: Isometric Training and Application of the Isophit Device

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Derek Milender, Head Strength Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Brad Thorpe, founder of Isophit, to discuss isometric training and the use of the Isophit Device for Isometric training. The episode reviews benefits of isometric training, considerations, types of isometric contractions, and more!

Brad Thorpe is a husband, father, inventor, and lover of life. his mission is simple – create health. change lives. give back. as a graduate from the resistance training specialist mastery program (2006) and muscle activation techniques specialist program (2006), brad became the 21st specialist in the world with the combined rtsm and mat designations. he has spent the last two decades of his life in service to his clients, obsessing over their health, wellbeing, and desired achievements, and has performed over 40,000 one-on-one client training hours. Brad is extremely passionate about the benefits of isometrics and revels in the opportunity to share this passion with others. He has spoken at various events throughout North America, including the Toronto Blue Jays Annual Spring Meeting, University of Toronto’s Family & Community Medicine program, and the Fitness Modelling International Guild. His passion has also inspired a variety of organizations to implement isometric-based strength training programs through his consulting work with organizations such as Volleyball Canada’s Centre of Excellence, Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence, The Stop Concussions Foundation, and Spot 6 Model Management.

For more on Brad Isophit, check out @isophit on social media!

Derek Millender was named Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers in August 2013. Millender is responsible for coordinating the team’s in-season and off-season performance testing and monitoring, and strength and conditioning. Millender also incorporates other training programs such as yoga and Pilates into player individualized programs. In addition to developing in-season programs, he works individually with each player during the offseason to prepare them for the rigors of an NBA season. He also works with a registered dietician closely to recommend the right foods at the right time (Nutrient Timing), along with supplement recommendation.
Millender is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach * D with Distinction (10yrs as a certified strength and conditioning coach) a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is also a Sports Performance Coach through United States Weightlifting (USAW). For more on Derek, you can find him at https://thenbsca.com/author/derek-millender/

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