The Movement System Podcast

Dive into elite conditioning techniques designed for peak performance. Discover five conditioning methods backed by science, including the dynamic integration of cardiovascular training with strength exercises. Learn about cardiac power intervals and their specific benefits for high-demand athletes, especially in MMA. Whether you're a trainer or an athlete, find out how to craft effective training programs that push physical limits.

Brad Thorpe, Isophit inventor, and isometric training expert, discusses the benefits of isometric training for cardiovascular health, parkinsons, ALS, MS, and more. Topics include the importance of isometric training in injury prevention, muscle force outputs, muscle involvement in ACL injury prevention, anatomy education, movement problem-solving, exercise selection, and the advantages of isometric training in reducing injury risk, improving muscular and circulatory systems, and its historical use.

Delve into isometric training for athletes, comparing it to traditional strength training and discussing its impact throughout history. Explore dynamic isometric training protocols, emphasizing short intense holds with high force development and setup variations for optimal results. Discover different types of isometric training for athletes, focusing on enhanced neuromuscular output, rate of force production, and strategic force output percentages for optimal performance.

In this episode, Ramsey and I discuss all things force plates.  Learn more from Ramsey: Newsletter: https://astounding-trailblazer-1257.ck.page/newsletter?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZjT1HthPFtZbDcBPUEhRK6RIlkC2lehXshIJeKwqrbf3Zb3QPjP8YXbt4_aem_krPChMRLdp9g_kFzf3xXJg Applied Performance Coach: https://www.appliedperformancecoach.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabveeROPtcxgbyl8P5kJsD7Thxn_q7P1dT42KBpVbkKmTXm69L_aP7tX2c_aem_AZHv9iKs22H9M38wueHAog Jumping with Force Plates: https://courses.appliedperformancecoach.com/jump?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYf2wkIy1maoUiWH8cnY6DvAwv_Cz2IBA4lNgr9-fqwVtCoxXd20cD5b8U_aem_L8r2HXFzxeUimRu8haj_LA Takeoff (Written by Daniel Bove not Ramsey but an excellent resource nevertheless): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFCWVZBL?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzthemo025-20&creativeASIN=B0CFCWVZBL&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2UJJ9KRPVDF2I&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin    

Speed coach Derek Hansen, sports performance expert Les Spellmen, and athletic performance specialist Alex Natera share takeaways from the Sportsmith Speed Conference. Topics include plyometric training strategies, return-to-running post-hamstring strain, optimizing speed training in college football, force plate testing for professional athletes, and force production levels in tissue and tendon remodeling.

Learn about the importance of choosing a training split in workout programs. Explore different types of splits like full body, push-pull-legs, and upper-lower. Get examples of tailored programs for hybrid athletes and improving vertical jump. Discover individualized program design considerations for a basketball player recovering from ACL repair.

This podcast delves into the psychology of athletic preparation and performance, covering topics like arousal, anxiety, stress, reinforcement, relaxation techniques, skill development practices, and performance feedback for exam study. It emphasizes the significance of sports psychology for NSCA certification exam preparation and offers valuable tips for optimal athletic performance.

The podcast delves into the mechanisms of the stretch shortening cycle, discussing how muscle contractions enhance jump performance. It explores the biomechanics of jumping movements, emphasizing the importance of momentum translation in plyometric exercises. The episode also offers valuable insights on creating a comprehensive plyometric training resource for professionals.

Explore innovative stability training methods for athletes including high axial load exercises, fast movements, and neuromuscular control drills. Learn about the benefits of using wedges in training to target specific muscles and improve force production. Discover the advantages of unstable surface training with the MOBO board for foot positioning and motion correction. Dive into unique stability training strategies like Bosu balls and shoulder and hip strength exercises.

Explore the benefits of velocity-based training with Vitruve VBT, focusing on measuring barbell speed to improve strength and performance. Learn about the significance of intent, dynamic effort training, and individualized exercise prescription for optimal results. Discover how VBT can identify strength deficiencies and enhance force production in athletes.