The Movement System Podcast
Matthew Casturo
Improve your understanding of Human Movement!
This information-dense, no-BS podcast is a platform for fitness professionals, physical therapists, strength coaches, personal trainers, students studying for the CSCS Exam and anyone who moves to learn the science of human movement.
Host Matt Casturo, DPT, CSCS, discusses exercise science, coaching, training techniques, and more.
Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themovementsystem/ or head to https://www.themovementsystem.com to learn more.
Studying for the CSCS Exam?
Check out The Movement System CSCS Study Course and Practice test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page
This information-dense, no-BS podcast is a platform for fitness professionals, physical therapists, strength coaches, personal trainers, students studying for the CSCS Exam and anyone who moves to learn the science of human movement.
Host Matt Casturo, DPT, CSCS, discusses exercise science, coaching, training techniques, and more.
Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themovementsystem/ or head to https://www.themovementsystem.com to learn more.
Studying for the CSCS Exam?
Check out The Movement System CSCS Study Course and Practice test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page
Episodes
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Jul 10, 2024 • 38min
Isometric Training for Athletes
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.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 59min
Jumping with Force Plates - with Dr. Ramsey Nijem
Ramsey Nijem, an expert on force plates and applied performance coaching, dives deep into the impact of this technology on athletic training. He discusses how force plates enhance performance analysis and are vital for tracking metrics amid varying athlete readiness. Ramsey emphasizes tailored testing, especially for those recovering from injuries, and critiques common training theories through a scientific lens. He also shares insights on harnessing force plates for exercises like squats and jumps, offering invaluable resources to coaches for improving their training methods.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 25min
Training for Speed - Sportsmith Speed Conference Takeaways
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.
Jun 5, 2024 • 24min
How to Choose a Training Split (With Examples)
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.
May 22, 2024 • 16min
CSCS Prep: Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance
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.
May 8, 2024 • 28min
The Stretch Shortening Cycle Explained
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.
May 1, 2024 • 23min
Training Strategies: Stability for Athletes
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.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 28min
Velocity Based Training | How to Get Started
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.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 38min
Q&A: Isometrics, Conditioning, and Program Design
The podcast discusses isometric training, conditioning, and program design for athletes. It covers optimizing muscle and tendon training with isometrics, enhancing the phosphocreatine system for anaerobic sports, conditioning needs of soccer players, interval training variations, and strength programming methods for athletes.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 37min
The Science of Conditioning and Endurance
The podcast delves into the science of conditioning and endurance, covering topics such as ATP PC system, energy system development, intensity management, rest intervals impact on performance, and tailoring conditioning programs for athletes.
