
The PJF Podcast: Elite Sports Performance
The PJF Podcast is the official show of NBA strength and conditioning coach Paul Fabritz. This podcast is dedicated to bringing you science based sports Performance and Fitness truths. Paul’s unique approach to transforming the fitness and athleticism of NBA superstars has become well known worldwide, this podcast aims to dissect these methods.
Latest episodes

Jul 22, 2020 • 1h 9min
028: Protein Science, Creation of Upper Echelon, Business Tips
Creation of Upper Echelon 1:22 Is a Protein Supplement Right for Me? 11:18 Whey Protein Isolate vs Whey Concentrate 15:49 Customer Feedback 18:15 Creative Upper Echelon Ideas 22:12 Why are amino acid supplements not necessary? 34:36 Creating a business tips 39:36 How do you stay driven with your passion? 51:31 TRAINING PROGRAMS The Vert Code & The Vert Code Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net/the-vert-code-elite-2/ Edge U: https://theedgeu.com PROTEIN Upper Echelon Nutrition: https://uenutrition.com (Use discount code PJFPERFORMANCE to get 20% off)

Jun 21, 2020 • 1h 5min
027: NBA S&C Coach Mike G on Jrue Holiday + Anthony Davis Workouts, Barefoot Training and More
TIMECODES Mike G Intro- 1:30 Jrue Holiday Workouts- 3:23 How Much Agility/Plyometrics Jrue Does- 5:17 Working with Anthony Davis- 7:31 Developing Mobility- 10:22 Unilateral vs Bilateral Training- 12:50 Do we Need to Olympic Lift?- 18:24 Benefits of Using the Fat Bell- 20:32 Benefits of Trampoline Workouts- 24:57 Benefits of Barefoot Training- 31:00 Weird Things that Build Athleticism- 40:16 When to Incorporate Sand Workouts?- 43:20 Using Yourself as a Lab Rat- 47:45 Benefits of Elevation Training Mask- 51:13 Essential Recovery Methods- 55:25 TRAINING PROGRAMS The Vert Code & The Vert Code Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net/the-vert-code-elite-2/ Edge U: https://theedgeu.com PROTEIN Upper Echelon Nutrition: https://uenutrition.com (Use discount code PJFPERFORMANCE to get 20% off) FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pjfperformance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PJF_Performance?s=20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PJFSystem/ Website: http://www.pjfperformance.net Michael G Instagram: https//www.instagram.com/mrdoitmoving Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrDoItMoving?s=20

Jun 17, 2020 • 47min
026: Bouncing Back From Quarantine, Recovery Myths, Training Until Failure
Pandemic/BLM Update- 1:34 Transitioning Back into Sports- 8:08 Body Composition Change- 17:42 Training Explosiveness 'til Failure- 23:33 Ice Bath Benefit for Recovery?- 29:49 What Would You Say to Your 17-year Old Self?- 35:55 What State in the US Has the Best Raw Athletes in the World- 40:10 Why is Kyrie so Good at Finishing through Contact?- 42:13 TRAINING PROGRAMS The Vert Code & The Vert Code Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net/the-vert-code-elite-2/ Edge U: https://theedgeu.com PROTEIN Upper Echelon Nutrition: https://uenutrition.com (Use discount code PJFPERFORMANCE to get 20% off)

Apr 27, 2020 • 46min
025: Developing Mobility/Flexibility The Right Way w/ Vernon Griffith & Max Shmarzo
Vernon Griffith Intro -1:20 Using Landmines -2:48 How to Introduce Landmine to Beginners -8:07 Range of Motion with Landmine -10:30 Benefits of Using Landmine in Explosive/Strength Workouts -15:29 Warming Up with Bar vs Foam Roller -18:55 Difference between dynamic and general warm up -24:51 Relationship between Coach and Athlete -28:58 TRAINING PROGRAMS : The Vert Code & The Vert Code Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net/the-vert-code-elite-2/ Edge U: https://theedgeu.com

Apr 10, 2020 • 1h 11min
024: Biggest Diet Mistakes w/ Max Shmarzo
Testosterone Levels Studies/Tiger King 1:09 Covid-19 will change fitness industry 5:22 Motor Learning/Blindfold Training 19:06 Movement and intent 29:22 Top 3 Nutritional Mistakes 35:47 Edge U: https://theedgeu.com Vertcode/Vertcode Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net/the-vert-code-elite-2/ Instagram: @pjfperformance

Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 11min
023: Biggest Shooting Myths, Vision Training w/ NBA Trainer Shea Frazee
-Shea Intro 1:26 -Irrational Confidence 7:50 -Top 3 Shooting Myths 10:17 -Guide Hand Relaxation 26:12 -Elevating vs. Set Shot 37:43 -Vision Training- Spotlight vs Floodlight 43:16 -Luka Doncic vs. American Talent 58:07 Edge U: https://theedgeu.com Vertcode/Vertcode Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net/the-vert-code-elite-2/ Instagram: @pjfperformance Shea Frazee @billyh02 Beat by-Ryan Little https://soundcloud.com/iamryanli

Mar 13, 2020 • 32min
022: Maximum Vertical Jump Gains: What's Possible and Setting Realistic Goals
-House Update/Kids 1:01 -Vertical Jump Gains Intro 7:05 -Phase 1 Baby Giraffe 8:56 -Phase 2 Growth Spurt 14:30 -Phase 3 Honeymoon 19:15 -Phase 4 Grind 20:31 -Phase 5 Maintenance 21:55 Edge U: https://theedgeu.com Vertcode/Vertcode Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net/the-vert-code-elite-2/ Instagram: @pjfperformance

Feb 7, 2020 • 47min
021: Nutrition for Optimal Performance w/Dr. Bubbs(Canada Basketball Nutritionist)
Background Story 1:43 Under 10% body fat unhealthy? 7:20 How to lose fat at the correct rate 10:40 Going Vegan for Athletes 13:58 Post Workout Nutrition 21:34 Pre-Workout Nutrition 26:37 Hydration Balance 30:44 Essential Supplements for Athletes 36:50 Multi Vitamin and Specific Vitamin Intake 40:04 Edge U: https://theedgeu.com Vert Code/ Vert Code Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net/the-vert-code-elite-2/

Jan 3, 2020 • 31min
020: Should You Dunk Everyday, Death of The Jump Shot, Nose Surgery
Nose Surgery 1:52 Best Shooters in the NBA 4:25 Set Shooter vs Jump Shooter 7:30 Should I dunk Everyday? 12:14 Stimulate vs Annihilate 23:15 Vertcode/Vertcode Elite: https://www.pjfperformance.net/the-vert-code-elite-2/ Instagram: @pjfperformance

Dec 12, 2019 • 53min
019: Proprioception for Power and Injury Reduction w/ Matt Cooper
-Proprioception 0:51 -Supplements that can improve explosiveness 37:07 -Post workout Protein 38:58 -Carbs for Fast Twitch 40:14 -Testosterone Boosters 42:54 -Red Meat consumption for testosterone 45:05 -Pre Workout Supplements 46:49 -Underrated Injury Risks 49:38 Vertcode/Vertcode Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net Instagram: @pjfperformance
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