RX'D RADIO

Shallow and Jiunta go back to where it all started. From broke chiropractors with student debt to running podcast tours out of camper vans, they share the untold stories behind RX’D Radio’s creation. This episode dives into the frustrations that fueled their message, the role of collaboration over competition, and why creating value, not clout, was always the foundation. Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ The Spark That Started RX’D (00:00:00) Meeting Up, Trading Ideas, and Early Struggles (00:05:30) Frustrations With the Fitness Industry (00:07:00) Collaboration Over Competition (00:09:30) Why Content Creation Was About Value, Not Clout (00:15:30) The Podcast Tour and Sleeping in Camper Vans (00:24:00) Landing Early Guests and Building Credibility (00:30:00) Value First: How to Think About Business Growth (00:40:00) Lessons That Still Hold True Today (00:52:00)

Shallow and Dante break down the importance of collaboration, how to take calibrated risks before you feel ready, and why “burnout” is usually an input problem. We cover mentoring through honest self-audits, keeping training alive while building a business, and the athlete environment that raises your ceiling online and in the room. https://www.instagram.com/malleusperformance/ Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Why “shoot your shot” (00:00:00) Coaching is collaborative, not solo (00:00:52) Mentorship and the scarcity trap (00:04:21) The $18K U-Haul: risk with consequences (00:08:07) Start now: smallest moves that matter (00:11:23) Work ethic, pressure, and perspective (00:15:14) Scaling brick-and-mortar + online (00:18:03) Authenticity beats the algorithm (00:20:17) Self-audit: skills vs. avoidance (00:24:05) Burnout is an input problem (00:31:10) Athlete rooms that energize coaches (00:36:00) Keep training while you build (00:42:11) Use the mid-day gap: train (00:49:55)  

Ben Prentiss joins RX’D Radio to share lessons from three decades of training elite athletes. From his early days learning under Charles Poliquin to building one of the most respected training facilities in the world, Ben dives into the evolution of performance coaching, supplementation, and nutrition. https://www.prentisshockey.com/ Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Coaching and supplementation (00:00:00) Early career and training influences (00:02:14) Opening his first gym and working with Poliquin (00:08:11) From aesthetics to performance-based nutrition (00:15:16) Why less is more with supplements (00:16:51) The reality of athlete nutrition and recovery (00:19:19) Sleep, travel, and performance demands (00:26:26) Formulating supplements with integrity (00:34:13) Why athletes skip fruits and vegetables (00:38:19) Coaching and product integrity (00:42:06)

Shallow and Jiunta break down the difference between technique, skill, and motor learning. From rehab to high-level performance, we explore how intention, quality of execution, and adaptability define your ability to actually get stronger, build muscle, and stay injury-free. Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Early Podcast Struggles (00:00:00) Airplanes, Neck Pillows, and Public Weirdness (00:03:00) From Travel Devices to Gym Devices (00:06:40) Engineers Who Forget Physics at the Gym (00:07:50) Motor Learning vs. Technique (00:08:20) Intention, Adaptation, and Misaligned Training (00:10:10) Running Like You’re Chased vs. Running with Skill (00:13:10) Motor Learning Always Comes First (00:15:30) Novices, Frequency, and False Progress (00:20:00) Redefining Success in Training Sessions (00:31:00) Rehab, Subjectivity, and Skill Isolation (00:34:20) Whole-Part-Whole Teaching Model (00:38:00) Showing Your Work: Coaching as Problem-Solving (00:41:00) Age, Plasticity, and Motor Learning Challenges (00:43:30) Coaching Youth vs. Older Athletes (00:47:30) Assessments, Movement Quality, and Coaching Experience (00:50:00) Subjective vs. Objective Progression (00:54:30)

Killian Hamilton is back as the guys go deep into the art of sprint coaching with a full breakdown of setup, shin angles, acceleration, transition, and max velocity. From the weight room to the track, we explore how to integrate sprint work into a training week, avoid overcooking athletes, and develop speed that actually transfers to sport. https://www.compoundtpa.com/speed-camp LAST CHANCE to register for this cohort of PSL1. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Intro: Sprint coaching and co-host return (00:00:00) Why speed is always in fashion (00:02:19) Where to start with speed development (00:04:01) Strength as a limiter for speed (00:07:06) Acceleration setup mistakes and shin angle cues (00:10:09) First step mechanics and projection (00:17:11) Attributes that influence sprint positions (00:21:17) Transitioning smoothly to max velocity (00:25:05) Using resisted sprinting to fix transition issues (00:29:13) Delaying max velocity for better race outcomes (00:32:03) Programming sprint work without overcooking athletes (00:35:57) Integrating sprint and weight room training (00:42:06) Elite athlete case study: adjusting the plan (00:45:19) Speed Camp: building humility and empathy in coaching (00:49:55)

From a misdiagnosed spinal fracture to the neuroscience of nociception, this episode unpacks the real relationship between pain, injury, and perception. Shallow and Jiunta explore how prior experiences, raw sensory data, and normative expectations all shape the experience of pain, and how understanding this can radically improve rehab outcomes.  Class Starts August 11th! Sign up for PSL1 now at www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Breaking News: Turns Out It Wasn’t a Disc Herniation (00:00:00) Pain vs. Injury: What’s the Real Difference? (00:05:03) How Perception Shapes Pain: The Gorilla Study & Brain Science (00:09:17) Bayesian Inference (00:16:16) The Athlete vs. the First-Timer: Prior Experience and Discomfort (00:26:01) Why Foam Rolling “Works” (Even If It Doesn’t) (00:33:16) The Rehab Equation: Raw Data, Prior, and Normative Values (00:35:27) Downregulating Nociception Without Drugs (00:40:04) Precision Movement and Motor Learning in Rehab (00:48:06) Sensation vs. Perception: Teaching Clients to Understand Pain (00:54:16) A Philosophical Revolution in Pain Science (00:57:21)

In this engaging discussion, Sean Pastuch, the founder of Active Life, shares his journey from helping elite athletes to redefining his own business model. He delves into the importance of effective communication in fitness coaching and the value of physical gyms in a digital age. Sean candidly reflects on balancing personal freedom with business ambitions, emphasizing family over profit. He also touches on the nuances of mentorship and growth, challenging conventional wisdom in the fitness world while sharing personal anecdotes that inspire transformative leadership.

Dive into the playful debate between CrossFit and HYROX, as the hosts explore their cultural and business contrasts. From personal health scares to quirky home security tales, humor lightens the conversation. They reflect on the evolution of fitness goals and the role of injuries, while analyzing how branding impacts community engagement. Discover the importance of community for fitness success and what it means for the future of workouts in an ever-changing landscape.

Dive into the wild world of content creation as the hosts discuss the exhaustion of constantly chasing trends. They tackle the ethical dilemmas of using kids in social media and how to maintain authenticity in a digital landscape filled with noise. Discover the power of the mute button and how it can enhance your online experience. With personal stories and a focus on genuine connections, they inspire listeners to embrace originality in their content while prioritizing mental peace and creativity over algorithmic pressures.

Jay Jones, a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Marines and former Division One football player, delves into the complexities of identity and resilience. He shares his transformative journey from walk-on athlete to military officer, highlighting the tough realities athletes face during transitions and the importance of redefining purpose beyond sport. Jay discusses how overcoming personal adversities, including financial struggles and training challenges, has shaped his resolve and commitment to empower youth athletes through coaching.