
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.
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Nov 19, 2019 • 50min
018: The Truth About “Game Changers” w/ Dietitian Marie Spano of The Hawks/Falcons/Braves
Marie is the dietitian for the Atlanta Hawks, Braves and Falcons. To find her on social media, check out her Instagram @mariespano Vertcode/Vertcode Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net

Nov 16, 2019 • 1h 60min
017: Max Schmarzo How Strong is Too Strong, Fad Diets and More
Announcing EdgeU 3:34 Max's Background 13:05 Is Caffeine a Performance Enhancer 30:48 Importance of Blood Test 37:48 Supplement Recommendations 45:16 Fad Diets and Myths 51:25 Velocity Based Training 1:01:01 How Strong is Strong Enough 1:25:03 Does Building Muscle Increase Performance 1:51:56 MERCH https://pjf-performance-shop.myshopify.com Vertcode/Vertcode Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net

Oct 24, 2019 • 1h 8min
016: Zion’s Injury, Losing Fat While Building Strength, Creatine for Athletes
Buddy hield gets paid-5:50Buddy hield gets paid-5:50 Devin Askew Kentucky Commitment-9:42 Zion Williamson’s key’s to injury free career-11:46 How much isometrics should you do?-33:27 What makes the Tyus and Tre Jones different?-36:29 Losing fat and building muscle on the vert code- 41:04 Increase tendon and muscle strength in a caloric deficit-42:23 Optimal Torso Angle when jumping off One-48:19 Thoughts on yoga-49:44 What do you use to test readiness for a training session?-54:26 Should you take complete days off-59:04 Creatine-1:00:50 High top vs low top for ankle sprains- 1:02:43 MERCH https://pjf-performance-shop.myshopify.com

Oct 9, 2019 • 1h 10min
015: Become Dominant by Increasing Drive/Motivation, Best At Home Vertical Exercise
Europe Trip + buying a house-2:27 Become dominant by increasing your motivation -18:42 Best training split-40:21Thoughts on pre-workout-45:44 Why do I get Patellar tendinitis when I jump?-48:32 Does the Vert code Bodyweight work better than Vert code Elite?-52:34 How many shots does Harden take a day?-1:01:09 How long should you be sore-1:05:18 MERCH https://pjf-performance-shop.myshopify.com Vertcode/Vertcode Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net

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Sep 18, 2019 • 1h
014: Patellar Tendinopathy Supplements/Tips, Best Cardio for Fat Loss
3:00-Inner Game of Tennis(Mental Training) 14:25- Research Breakthroughs 14:42-Supplements and exercise for Patellar tendinopathy and achilles tendonitis 23:55-Training causes fatigue in opposite limb 35:24-Training Fast twitch fibers with Heavy vs light weight 41:00-Partial Range of Motion Squats Beneficial? 45:30- Eat Fat to burn fat + best cardio for fat loss

Sep 7, 2019 • 1h 12min
013: Get Insane Handles/Science of Ball Handling Training
Deep Work (Key for World Domination)- 7:16 Handle Intro- 17:41 Four Categories for Handle Improvement- 18:14 Developing Insane Dribbling Ability- 38:03 20% OFF Elite Ball Handling System CODE-handleteam http://www.pjfperformance.net/handles/ MERCH https://pjf-performance-shop.myshopify.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-605278368... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67TRZAF... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Vertcode/Vertcode Elite: http://www.pjfperformance.net

Aug 23, 2019 • 1h 34min
012: Sacramento Kings Strength Coach Ramsey Nijem talks NBA Training, Career Advice
1:17-Dr.Ramsey Nijem-Kings Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Intro 2:22-How he became the youngest NBA Strength Coach? 14:17-Thoughts on PhD? 18:03-What are the challenges in NBA S & C 26:06-What are the priorities for young NBA players? 33:08-Plyometrics during NBA Season? 37:44-Training on Game Day 47:42-What’s a typical day for an NBA Star? 50:47- Recovery Methods 1:06:05-Force plate testing 1:15:31-Speed Round 1:15:52-Deadlift or Squat for vertical jump 1:16:36-#1 Most common error in a NBA player’s diet 1:21:19-Best qualities of a Strength Coach 1:25:28-Flexible athletes or tight athletes 1:27:49-Bench Press vs DB Bench vs Push Up for getting jacked Vertical Code/ Vert Code Elite: www.pjfperformance.net

Aug 16, 2019 • 1h 10min
011: Best Rep Ranges for Vertical Jump, Strength & Muscle Growth
1:27-Damon Sheey-Guisepp 9:34-Paul's Wedding 13:30-Bay Area Conference Takeaways 17:21-Optimal Rep Ranges 51:35-Q and A

Jul 27, 2019 • 56min
010: Flexibility/Mobility for Vertical Jump, Speed and Injury Reduction
Check out pjfperformance.net to join our vert code programs! Some of the literature cited in this podcast: Painscience.com “Quite a Stretch” https://www.painscience.com/articles/stretching.php Charlie Weingroff “The Stretch Code” Lecture https://www.otpbooks.com/product/research-on-stretching-charlie-weingroff-the-stretching-code/ Eccentric training for increased length + length/tension relationship research http://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c3a62bebafbc74754850e/5877f25b5a655bc5e14392d9/5877f3c75a655bc5e143bd94/1484256199326/Article-Length-Tension-Rel-with-eccentric-exercise.pdf?format=original

Jul 12, 2019 • 33min
009: Research Breakthroughs: Power Development, Intermittent Fasting, Proprioception, Squids
1:17-You’re a Squid 4:49-Journal of Strength of Conditioning 9:50-Alan Aragon IG-Intermittent Fasting 16:12-Proprioceptive training and injury prevention in a professional men's basketball team 18:41-Wake up and smell the coffee:caffeine supplementation and the exercise performance 24:04- Effects of Plyometric and Isometric training on muscle and tendon stiffness 28:46-Sleep Deprivation and likelihood of injury ARTICLES: Acute Effects of Back Squats on Countermovement Jump Performance Across Multiple Sets of a Contrast Training Protocol in Resistance-Trained Men JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING BAUER et al https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Citation/2019/04000/Acute_Effects_of_Back_Squats_on_Countermovement.11.aspx Alan Aragon IG- Intermittent Fasting https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzlo8k8Bmkj/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet Wake up and smell the coffee: caffeine supplementation and exercise performance BJSM 2019 Grgic 2019 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2019/03/29/bjsports-2018-100278.info Time course of tolerance to the performance benefits of caffeine Lara et al 2019 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6343867/ Proprioceptive Training and Injury Prevention in a Professional Men's Basketball Team: A Six-Year Prospective Study JSCR by Dario Riva 2015 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4750505/ Effects of plyometric and isometric training on muscle and tendon stiffness in vivo. Kubo et al https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5555899/ Sleep Deprivation and Likelihood of Injury Milewki et al 2014 https://journals.lww.com/pedorthopaedics/fulltext/2014/03000/chronic_lack_of_sleep_is_associated_with_increased.1.aspx http://www.pjfperformance.net
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