Episode 58 The History of Strength: A Conversation with Chip Sigmon CSCS*D CISSN

Listen in as Chip Sigmon CSCS*D CISSN sheds light on his experiences working with the Charlotte Hornets and the WNBA's Charlotte Sting, and shares insights from his book, "The Golden Age of Strength and Conditioning."

Timeline:

1:48 Changes in a good or bad way in the strength and conditioning profession

11:22 Nutrition at the University and as part of the culture level way back when

20:38 Pursuing excellence, continuous learning – you have to be relentless and ruthless

27:03 A genuine Ph.D. will admit he or she knows nothing

27:49 Chip Sigmon was a competitive bodybuilder back in the day

28:16 How has bodybuilding affected how we view strength and conditioning? 

30:37 How Chip structures his workouts

34:25 High rate of force production

43:11 Chip’s list of fundamental movements be vis a vis resistance training for power-endurance athletes

47:22 How Chip trains himself and what supplements he recommends for his personal training clients

Our guest: 

Chip Sigmon CSCS*D, CISSN, USAW, RSCC*E

Chip is now a certified Sports Nutritionist. Certified by the ISSN. The International Society of Sports Nutrition is the leading organization when it comes to sports nutrition and supplements in the world.

Wellness Coordinator, Europa Sports Products / Strength & Conditioning Coach / Personal Trainer / Motivational Speaker.

Certifications: CSCS*D,  USAW L-1,  FMT L 1&2

1990-2011: Strength & Conditioning Coach, Charlotte Hornets, NBA

1997-2011: Strength & Conditioning Coach, Charlotte Sting, WNBA

1984-1990: Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Appalachian State University

1982-1984: Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, UNC Chapel Hill

1978-1982: High School Football and Track Coach; Kannapolis City Schools

Author: Book; 52 Week Basketball Training, Human Kinetics Publisher

Co-Author: Book; NBA Power Conditioning, Human Kinetics Publisher

6 Years in Competitive Bodybuilding

About the Show

We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.

Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD

Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books. He is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.

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Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD

Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.

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