Architect of Resilience

We're thrilled about this week's episode, as it's by far one of the most technical and nerdy ones we've done so far! This week's guest is none other than Dr. Mario Novo, DPT, PT, BFR-R, Cert-DN. He is a results-driven sport orthopedic physical therapist, clinical educator, and university professor who specializes in strength/conditioning and blood flow restriction rehabilitation (BFR-R). In this episode of Strength Chat we discuss in detail the intricacies of BFR training and it's application to strength sports and athletes in general. If you've wanted to understand more about this topic or just get a technical, yet easy-to-understand introduction to BFR - this is the episode you need to listen to! 

This week's guest needs no introduction. Eric Cressey has worked with hundreds of major league baseball athletes and professional athletes of all major disciplines. Eric owns Cressey Sports Performance with facilities in Florida and Massachusetts. He has published hundreds of articles on strength and conditioning or sports performance, and is himself a record-holding powerlifter. He holds a kinesiology degree and too many certifications to list here. We are honored to have Eric on our show and we hope you'll tune in for an interesting conversation between him and our hosts!  

This week our hosts sit down with Guido Van Ryssegem. Guido has been in clinical practice for 29 years and has been working in the strength and conditioning arena for 34 years. He is co-owner and co-founder of Safe Recovery, LLC. Guido is a practitioner and faculty at Oregon State University, and has published in the Asian Journal of Martial Arts. Guido is also invited faculty for the University of Oregon, Western University, Willamette University, local Community Colleges, and private schools. He has practiced for the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles. His expertise extends to his own Kinetic Integrations Exercise Specialist Certification. He is a board certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Registered Nurse (RN) and Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) while also certified by the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE). Guido serves as Northwest regional coordinator of the NSCA and is an NATA COR and Occupational Task Force Member. He is on the AQX Sports Incorporated and the Elevation Fitness advisory board. Additionally, he is an Athletes Performance Institute mentorship program presenter. Guido developed the Kinetic Integrations Exercise certification program that includes a corrective exercise approach to resolve movement dysfunctions after injury, a sedentary lifestyle, repetitive movements and incorrect movement. He presents nationally and internationally on this methodology. Guido has also published in the International Journal Of Sports Rehabilitation.

We are thrilled to announce this week's guest on Strength Chat, although in the professional sports world he shouldn't need any introduction! Brandon McDaniel is the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the LA Dodgers Major League Baseball team. Prior to joining the Dodgers he worked as a performance specialist for EXOS training military personnel, although his sports career stretches even farther back before that! Our hosts are no strangers to high-caliber sports, with Rudy Kadlub having coached college football at the D1 level and Chris Duffin having worked with professional athletes in multiple disciplines. Tune in and you might learn something this week about the world of strength in professional sports! 

Matt Wenning is on the most accomplished powerlifters and most respected strength coaches on the planet. He is one of only a handful of people to total over 2600 lbs in a professional competition, hold an all-time world record of 2665 lbs in the 308-lb class, and bench press over 800 lbs in a full powerlifting meet. He currently the owner and a private strength coach at Ludus Magnus gym in Columbus, Ohio, a personal trainer to many executives and professionals at Capital Club Athletics, and contracted by the US Army. He also works with firefighters, physicians, children with disabilities, and all forms of athletes in the Columbus, Ohio, area. We loved having him on the show to discuss movement, lifting, and life. 

Dr. John Rusin is not your run-of-the-mill physical therapist. Over the years he's made a name for himself as one of the most respected and educated coaches and sports performance therapists in the industry, working with high-level athletes and providing free knowledge and information to the masses. In this episode the host and Dr. Rusin discuss the industry as it stands, injury prevention, and other components of Dr. Rusin's work. A great episode with an industry leader! 

The American Ganster, born on the mean streets of West Linn, Oregon sits down with the Strength Chat hosts and talks all things fighting, strength, life, and even his recent appearance on Celebrity Apprentice. Chael and host Chris Duffin go WAY back to the Oregon state wrestling championships where they both participated, unknown to either of them that they would be friends later in life. This is one of the most fun, laughter-filled episodes we've recorded so make sure to tune in! 

This week's guest is none other than Mr. 3000 himself, Donnie "Super D" Thompson. Know as the first person in history to total 3000 pounds in the Big 3 powerlifts, Donnie has made a name for himself in recent years as an innovator and educator when it comes to strength and human movement. That may sound familiar, as it's something we're known for as well. In this episode we cover "Body Tempering" or Donnie's name for his instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization method, as well as lifting, life, and the industry as it stands. A great episode not to be missed by anyone!

This week our hosts sit down with Dr. Ryan DeBell, the founder of the Movement Fix. Ryan started the Movement Fix as a resource to all on the basics of human movement and how to move pain-free whatever your goal may be. He record his own podcast and provides hours upon hours of free written and video content for his followers. In many ways, his mission is very similar to ours. In this podcast the hosts and Ryan discuss the business of movement and rehab; and how to get yourself heard in an industry with thousands of voices trying to push something down your throat and sell you something in the hopes of making a quick buck. 

This week our hosts sit down with high-level strength and conditioning coach Christian Bosse. Christian has been coaching at the international and Olympic levels in Tennis, BMX, Track Cycling, Mountain Bike, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Equestrian, Shooting...just to name a few. Christian has been on the front-lines of elite-level sports and has acquired a wealth of knowledge on what works and what doesn't. He is an NSCA certified coach, as well as many other accolades that we don't have room to include here! Check out this Strength Chat and make sure to subscribe and tell your friends to as well!