The Principles of Performance

Marco Altini, a scientist and developer at the crossroads of health and technology, shares his expertise on heart rate variability (HRV) and performance. He emphasizes HRV's crucial role in assessing athletes' stress responses and optimizing recovery. The conversation covers the interplay between wearables and physiological data, stressing the need for understanding individual differences. Altini also discusses the importance of zone training for endurance fitness, offering insights into training strategies that maximize performance while managing stress.

          Rachel Cosgrove is a health, fitness, business & lifestyle expert, mentor, public speaker and best-selling author of The Female Body Breakthrough & Drop Two Sizes with Women’s Health Magazine as well as 55 Strategies For Fitness Business Success. She co-owns and runs two successful companies with her husband Alwyn – The first is a brick & mortar gym Results Fitness in Newhall, CA that has quadrupled in size since we they opened and was voted one of the top ten gyms in the United States by Men’s Health Magazine multiple times. Their other business is a consulting and educational company, Results University, which has helped countless fitness facilities owners grow and prosper through their coaching and mastermind groups. Links: Results Fitness University: https://www.resultsfitnessuniversity.com Results Fitness: https://www.results-fitness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcosgrove.co/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelCosgroveFanPage/

          Ted Rath has a proven track record of success and innovation within the world of elite performance. Ted has spent 16 years working in various performance roles throughout the NFL. He was most recently the Vice President of Player Performance for the Philadelphia Eagles. Rath also spent three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams directing their performance department. Rath was awarded NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year twice in his career. Prior to joining the Rams, he was an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in Miami for the 2016 season. Before his stint with the Dolphins, he spent seven seasons (2009-15) with the Detroit Lions as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Ted became the first ever lead coach and facilitator for The Daily Coach Academy, an organization that focuses on leadership and cultural development practices for leaders in business and sports. He was also elected as the inaugural President to represent the Professional Football Performance Coaches Association (PFPCA) in early 2023. In addition, he also sits on the NFL’s Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Injury Task Force. He recently authored his first personal development book; Beyond Comfort: Mastering a Growth Mindset with Excellence Through Urgency.   Links: https://tedrath.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedrathstrengthcoach/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TedRathStrengthCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-rath-4ba02928/

          Sam Cleveland is a lacrosse and athletic performance coach based in the Boston, MA area. A former division 1 lacrosse player for Colgate University, where he tallied 144 points across 4 years as a starting attacker, Sam has been coaching athletes in the weight room and on the field for over a decade. He is currently entering his 5th year as the head boys lacrosse coach at Lawrence Academy, a prep school in Groton, MA. For the past 3 years, he served as the director of player development for the Fighting Clams and Littlenecks, a well-known club lacrosse program. Since moving on from that role, Sam has continued to serve as a skill acquisition specialist and lacrosse coach locally in MA, and is embarking on a project to change the way lacrosse coaches and players think about and approach mastery within their sport.   Links: https://colgateathletics.com/sports/mens-lacrosse/roster/sam- cleveland/9651 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleeveland?igsh=bDQzYWhzbjRieHlj https://www.instagram.com/totallacrosseperformance/profilecard/?i gsh=MXY4aHo1anBuZ3hjNg==

          Jeff Patterson has been practicing martial arts for the past 36 years and has learned from highly skilled masters from seven countries, along the way achieving black belt equivalency in Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu, Eskrima, Muay Thai, Kenpō, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Jeff has authored three books, created two audio courses, and produced hundreds of videos on Tai Chi and Qigong and is the creator of his Yielding Warrior Program, a journey into self- discovery and empowerment.   Links: https://www.theyieldingwarrior.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyieldingwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheYieldingWarrior

          Nick Tintle is a Levittown, NY native who attended MacArthur High School. He was a HS All-American and won midfielder of the year his senior year. In college he was a two-time All-American at the University of North Carolina, and in 2016 he made his pro debut as a 30 year old rookie; winning an MLL Championship with the Denver Outlaws in 2018. In 2019 he played in the PLL inaugural season with Archers LC. Coach Tintle has 15+ years of coaching and is considered one of lacrosse’s premier skill coaches and public figures. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_tintle?igsh=MTA5YWZvM2Qxd3 N1eg%3D%3D

          In this episode Eric and Mike discuss concepts, considerations and strategies for programming for fat loss including: -What really matters in fat loss -The common mistakes of “fat loss” programs -Prioritizing health FIRST -How are you measuring fat loss? -Reality and Empathy -Nutrition basics -Playing the percentages -Training format and program approach -Energy system training -Confusion on the multiple definitions for fat

          Sam Miller is a leader in the sports tech industry and is the Founder and CEO of Proteus Motion. Sam is at the forefront of fitness technology, reshaping how athletes, coaches, and trainers approach strength and performance assessment through advanced data and biomechanics. Sam recently authored The State of Power Report with Proteus. This unprecedented collection of over a billion data points is the culmination of more than six years of innovative research and development to explore the science behind effective training and the role of innovative tools like Proteus Motion in enhancing performance. From the importance of precise strength assessment to the impact of 3D resistance technology, Sam brings a unique perspective on optimizing health, fitness, and performance   Links: https://proteusmotion.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proteusmotion/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11364774/admin/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/proteusmotion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/proteusmotion/

          Keenan Robinson is the national team high performance director for USA Swimming. Keenan has also previously worked with prominent swim programs such as The University of Michigan, North Baltimore Aquatic Club, and Arizona State University, not to mention being on the medical team for the Pan Pacific, Pan American and World University Games, World Championships and Olympic Games. He is also the strength coach for Michael Phelps, arguably the most successful Olympic athlete of all time. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kkrirsh/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keenan-robinson-0454697/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/kkrirsh

The podcast delves into the evolution of the fitness industry, particularly the rise of new trainers post-COVID. It contrasts being an influencer with genuine coaching, emphasizing true value over entertainment. The discussion includes the struggles of '6-24' trainers in standing out amid the noise and the importance of mentorship. It also explores the future of fitness, focusing on the need for professional boundaries and personal connections in training. Key principles like consistency and progressive overload are highlighted, shaping effective workout strategies.