The Pinnacle Performance Podcast
Conor Harris
Hosted by Conor Harris. All things biomechanics, movement, posture, and performance.
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Nov 3, 2020 • 48min
34. Chase Gilmore - Living Life with Chronic Pain, What Works & What Doesn't, How to Best Help People in Pain
Chase Gilmore has been living with chronic pain for eight years, showing incredible perseverance. He shares how childhood passions and societal pressures shaped his early identity and eventually led to an obsession with fitness. Chase discusses the emotional toll chronic pain takes on mental health, recounting the isolation and confusion he faced while navigating care. A pivotal hospitalization shook his perspective, ultimately leading him to reclaim his life by focusing on fulfilling activities like hiking and embracing a mindset transformation.
Aug 21, 2020 • 1h 8min
33. Gary Ward - How Foot Function Affects the Kinetic Chain, Why Supination Unlocks Extension, Pronation in Athletes & Sprinting, & Compensatory Patterns in Foot-Related Injuries
Gary Ward, founder of Anatomy in Motion and a foot function expert, delves into the fascinating link between foot mechanics and the kinetic chain. He sheds light on how footwear impacts performance and pain management. The discussion covers the dynamics of supination and pronation, and their essential roles in athletic performance. Ward stresses the importance of individualized footwear choices and exercise to enhance foot health. He also shares insights on rehabilitation techniques for ankle injuries, emphasizing awareness of compensatory patterns for better movement.
Aug 3, 2020 • 60min
32. Dr. Andy Galpin - Assessments for Endurance, Physiology of Improving Breathing Mechanics, Choosing Priorities for Training, and Individualizing Programming for Groups
Dr. Andy Galpin is a tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton.
Jul 23, 2020 • 50min
31. Lee Taft - Training Multidirectional Speed, Athlete Self-Organization During Speed Training, Myths of Speed Development, & Questioning Trunk Stiffness in Cutting Actions
Lee Taft is the founder of several training facilities across the country & does private consulting for athletic development programs.
Jul 16, 2020 • 1h 10min
30. Joel Reinhardt - Training for "Game Speed", Managing Volume of Practice Loads in Athletes, Technical & Tactical Models in Sport, & Using Constraints for Better Transfer to Sport
Joel is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Jul 12, 2020 • 55min
29. Logan Jones - Muscle Tone in Athletes, The Overhead Squat Assessment, Common Compensations in Baseball Players, & Strength Training Shop Talk
Logan Jones is a S&C coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Jun 25, 2020 • 51min
27. Greg Hawthorne - How Athlete Body Types Affect Training Approaches & Performance, How to Analyze the Specific Needs of a Body Type, & Genetics vs Training Influences on Performance Longevity
Greg Hawthorne is an Athletic Trainer and S&C coach.
Jun 18, 2020 • 57min
26. Alex Effer - Embryology in Human Patterns, Addressing Compensatory Patterns in Human Movement, Evolving Training Models with new Evidence, & Cervical Spine's Role in Range of Motion
Alex Effer is a strength & conditioning coach and also runs a mentorship program for coaches looking to evolve their model.
Jun 11, 2020 • 54min
25. Kyle Dobbs - Principles in Training Systems, Growing Your Training Model, Adapting as a Trainer to Client & Athlete Needs, & Building Resiliency in Clientele
Kyle Dobbs is a Strength & Conditioning coach & mentors other trainers in the field to grow their training model and business.
Jun 3, 2020 • 48min
24. Sean Light - Being a Strength Coach in the NBA, Neurology of Elite Performance, Asymmetry of Elite Athletes, & Building Your Fitness/S&C Career
Sean Light is a former strength coach for the Los Angelos Lakers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He now helps fitness professionals build their careers.
