The Principles of Performance

Alex Hutchinson is an author and journalist in Toronto. His primary focus is the science of endurance and fitness, which he covers for Outside magazine (where he is also a contributing editor and writes the “Sweat Science” column), The Globe and Mail (where he writes the Jockology column), and Canadian Running magazine. Alex has also covered technology for Popular Mechanics, where he earned a National Magazine Award for my energy reporting, and adventure travel for the New York Times, and was a Runner’s World columnist from 2012 to 2017. Alex’s book ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance is an exploration of the science (and mysteries) of endurance. Before that, he wrote a practical guide to the science of fitness, called “Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise”, which was published in 2011, as well as the book “Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions That Have Transformed Our World”, in 2009. Alex actually started out as a physicist, with a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge then a few years as a postdoctoral researcher with the U.S. National Security Agency, working on quantum computing and nanomechanics. During that time, he competed as a middle- and long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, mostly as a miler but also dabbling in cross-country and even a bit of mountain running. Alex still runs most days, enjoy the rigors of hard training, and the occasionally race.   Links: http://www.alexhutchinson.net Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweat_science/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sweatscience/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/sweatscience

Jason Glass is one of the world’s top Golf Strength & Conditioning Specialists. Jason owns and operates Tour Performance Lab and Kinetica Golf Performance in Vancouver BC; specializing in training rotary athletes, biomechanics, physical assessments and functional strength training. Jason is a consultant for many top professional athletes from the PGA Tour, European Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA to professional snowboarding. He is also the head strength and conditioning coach for the Canadian National Team. Jason is also a lead presenter and the head of the Titleist Performance Institutes (TPI) Fitness Advisory Board. Jason has been featured on the Golf Channel, Golf Canada Magazine and CBC Sports. Jason has his own TPI TV show “The Jason Glass Performance Lab”. Jason has published 3 DVD’s specializing in creating explosive rotational power in athletes. Jason graduated from University of British Columbia with a bachelor of Human Kinetics and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA.   Links: https://www.jasonglasslab.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonglasslab/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiEfVQDfpzomILSeJLJAGg

Paul Kolody earned his Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and his Masters of Science in Physical Education, with a concentration in Exercise Science as well. He is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association, (NATA/ATC), as an Athletic Trainer, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, (NSCA/CSCS), as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and USA Weightlifting as a Level One Club Coach. Paul started his career as an Athletic Trainer including serving as the Athletic Trainer and Strength Coach for the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club from 1998 to 2004. In 2003 he helped open Somerset Medical Center’s Sports Performance & Rehab Center, managing that facility and training athletes at the middle school, high school, college and professional level. He now serves as the strength coach at Hunterdon Central Regional HS in NJ.   Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HCSportsPerform Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.kolody.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddevilstrength/

Christine Yu is an award-winning journalist that writes about sports, science, and health, specifically the intersection of sports science and women athletes and she has written a new book about it that is soon to released: UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes Her reported features, profiles, and essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Outside Magazine, Runner’s World, Family Circle, SELF, Eating Well, VICE, and espnW, among others. Christine earned her B.A. in Art History from Columbia University and my Masters of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University. She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two sons and is a lifelong athlete who likes to run, practice yoga, hike, swim, and surf.   Links: https://www.christinemyu.com Instagram: @cyu888 Twitter: @cyu888 Christine’s Newsletter: https://christinemyu.substack.com

Don Moxley is Director of Applied Science and Brand Development at Longevity Labs Inc. US. His career has ranged from being an athlete, a sports scientist, and an instructor and he is a regarded longevity science leader known for making the complex simple. Don is a former captain and Big 10 Championship winner with the Ohio State University wrestling team, Don served as the university’s first sport scientist. By giving athletes the ability to track their progress in strength, cardiovascular and resilience training, he helped the wrestling team win a national title and three Big 10 Championships. He has helped athletes achieve two Olympic metals, four World Championships, seven National Championships and 23 All-Americans. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donmoxley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donmoxley/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/donmoxley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donmoxley/ https://about.me/donmoxley

During his preparation for college baseball where he received multiple All-America honors and set numerous school records, Mike decided that he wanted to enter the world of physical preparation for sport. He began training people part-time while in college, then full-time the day he graduated. From there he had crossed paths with two incredible world renowned coaches that became mentors and life long friends: Buddy Morris – Arizona Cardinals head strength coach and James Smith – world class sport consultant. After working with them, Mike’s whole approach to training and learning had changed. He reconstructed his program and outlook on the training process. Mike went on to be the Director of Sports Performance at a world-renowned facility where he proceeded to train professional, collegiate and high school athletes. From there, Mike started up his own facility – Freak Strength. Mike is currently a Coach, Writer & Owner at Freak Strength and has been coaching for over 10 years. He has coached levels of athletes from NFL, MLB, NBA, MLL, MLS, WWE, Rugby League, Rugby Union and Olympic Gold medalists to pre-pubescent athletes. He has also consulted for high caliber athletes and coaches worldwide. He has worked with NBA Champs, 10+ NFL Super bowl Champs, 10+ All-Pro/Pro-bowl selections, 5+ College National Champions, 10+ Division 1a All-Americans, 20+ Collegiate All-Americans & players from every Division 1 conference.   Links: https://freakstrength.com @guadango on Instagram and Twitter Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gBtlw1

As a Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, and Global Leader in Barefoot Science and Rehabilitation, Dr. Splichal has developed a keen eye for movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait. Originally trained as a surgeon through Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City and Mt Vernon Hospital in Mt Vernon, NY, in 2017 Dr. Splichal put down her scalpel and shifted her practice to one that is built around functional and regenerative medicine. Functional and regenerative medicine and the role of anti-aging science as it relates to movement longevity is where Dr. Splichal’s passion is focused. Currently enrolled in a Fellowship for Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), Dr. Splichal’s recommendations typically include PRP or stem cell therapy, photomodulation or red light therapy, dry needling or acupuncture, vitamin supplementation, sensory stimulation of the nervous system, fascial work and integrated exercises. Links: https://www.dremilysplichal.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/dremilysplichaldpm/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalfootdoc/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtDCLFRMVlPsu-hq6LQ1Iw

Joe McAuliffe has a B.S. in kinesiology from California State University and a Masters Degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University. He is a C.S.C.S. *Emeritus (certified strength and conditioning specialist) by the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and has been an active member since 1987. Joe has been competing in Drug Free Powerlifting since 1980. He has won 12 National Championships and 6 World titles, most recently in 2021. He holds the World Bench Press records in 2 classes (WDFPF, AAU) and he just won the National Bench Press title getting the Best Lifter for Masters in January. Joe is also in the NJ Strength and Power Hall of Fame and NJ Powerlifting Hall of Fame. Joe has also coached thousands of athletes at many schools in the Jersey Shore Conference. He has expertise in more than 20 sports and his client list includes NFL stars like Indianapolis Colts Offensive Lineman Quenton Nelson along with other NFL, WNBA, MLB and Olympians. Joe is also very proud of his adult clients who succeed in the sport of life while overcoming injuries, illness and amazing adversity. Joe has often coached entire families to a healthy quality of life. Links: http://jmpoweru.com Facebook- @Jmpower U Instagram @jmpoweru Twitter – @JMPOWERU YouTube – @JMPoweru1

Luke Bongiorno is one of New York City’s most prominent physical therapists. He graduated from The University of Melbourne, and is currently in clinical practice in New York. Luke has also taught advanced skills courses in Manual Therapy internationally since 2004 and is currently the director for the NOI Group. Luke has extensive experience in the management of acute and chronic pain and sports injuries and is affiliated in the clinical education programs of Columbia University and Touro College. Luke also treats professional and Olympic athletes as well as touring performing arts/dance company members. He currently serves as a consultant with the NBA League as well as European soccer professional teams. Luke is the co-founder of NY Sports Medicine which was later acquired by Orthology. He is currently involved in clinical research focused on injury management and is developing guidelines for injury prevention in sports medicine and in the workplace. Links: www.noigroup.com Facebook- @Luke Bongiorno Instagram @ luke_bongiorno LinkedIn- @Luke Bongiorno

Luka was born and raised in Ljubljana, Slovenia and gives credit to basketball, fitness and coaches in taking him from going down the wrong path in crime, to becoming a professional basketball player in the elite European Leagues as well as the NBA Summer Pro League. After his professional career Luka went into his passion of training to affect other like the coaches that changed his life. He has been a coach for 14 years building skillsets in every area associated with physical and mental performance, as well as body transformation. Luka is the founder and co-owner of the Vigor Ground gym in Ljubljana, Slovenia and owner of the Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance in Seattle, WA, both gyms recognized as leaders in coaching in each respective country, where they have cumulatively coached and transformed over 8,000 clients in total since 2006. Luka is also the creator of Vigor Ground Fitness and Business Summit, one of the industries most respected educational events for coaches and gym owners. Luka has personally coached over 3,000 clients from the highest-level professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, UFC, MLB college and high school, rehab patients with many different types of injuries/conditions, and clients from every walk of life looking to achieve looking, feeling, and performing better. Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance has become one of the, if not the leader in continuing education gyms in the country hosting over 80+ seminars, certifications and conferences (in house) from the best coaches and presenters in the industry, as well as another 60+ of the top speakers at our 4 big Vigor Ground Fitness and Business events that are put on every year in Seattle. Luka and Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance have been featured in Mens Health, Stack Magazine, Onnit Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, HBO Real Sports, Precision Nutrition, as well as CBS, FOX, USA Today, ABC and KING5 New Day NW as Seattle’s top fitness expert. Links: https://linktr.ee/lukahocevar Instagram/Twitter- @lukahocevar Facebook – @luka.hocevar.9