The SHIFT Show

In Part 2 of this episode, I  build off of the first episode and move on to talk about the shoulder, elbow, and wrist injuries in gymnastics. After chatting about how they tend to occur, I offer some thoughts on how to help. Hope it's useful! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our web...

In this first Part 1 of this episode, I cover a very requested topic which is to break down why common hip, knee, and ankle injuries occur in gymnastics. I talk about why they tend to happen, and my thoughts on how to help out. Enjoy! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - h...

In this episode which is an extension of Part 1, I sit down with Kiefer Lammi again to talk about the nitty gritty for building new school gymnastics strength and conditioning programs. We discuss breaking up the offseason, how to build a well-balanced program, set/rep schemes we like, and practical implication for everyday coaches and medical providers.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more...

Gymnasts using general strength training and external weight lifting is continuing to become gold standard in gymnastics. However, many people are overwhelmed by how to start. In this first Part 1 of this episode series, our director of Strength and Conditioning at Champion  Kiefer Lammi talks about how and why we build Gymnastics Performance Programs. He talks about the approach we take, exercise...

In this episode, I share a recorded lecture on all of my current thoughts on gymnastics flexibility. I have been fortunate to give at many congresses and meetings around the world, and people always seem to enjoy the information. I discuss mistakes I've made, the complexes I use, the research behind the approach take, and then answer a lot of questions from the audience that I thought were re...

In this episode, I sit down with Jake Dalton and Dave Durante to discuss the current landscape of men's gymnastics. We talk about NCAA programs being dropped, how the sport can help gymnasts have longevity and health with better strength and conditioning and medical care, the role that parents and coaches play for young male gymnasts, and much more.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more...

Last weekend I carved out 2 hours on the weekend to answer every question I could that I have gotten from email or my online educational group, The Hero Lab, and it ended up being fantastic. We talked about - Addressing chronically bent knees in gymnastics - Dealing with ankle/hamstring injuries in gymnasts - How to change training before a big weekend competition - How to address culture changes...

In this amazing episode, I talk with Dr. Stuart McGill who is an internationally renowned expert on spinal biomechanics. We discuss a huge range of topics related to stress fractures in athletes, bone healing, sport specificity, and much more. This is a must listen for coaches and medical providers who help people with lower back pain! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head h...

Chris Hinshaw is one of the most sought after endurance coaches in the world, with a background competing in 10 Ironmans, having worked with hundreds of endurance athletes, and now having coached some of CrossFit's most elite athletes. In this episode, we talk about all that I have learned from Chris for energy systems as it applies to traditional domains of gymnastics.  We appreciate you lis...

In this episode, I chat with international elite gymnast Becky Downie to discuss how she has been able to succeed despite adversity, what she does to maintain focus and motivation, and the things she has learned over her 15 year elite gymnastics career.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check...

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Josh Eldridge to cover all the questions I get about gymnastics nutrition. We talk about how gymnasts can fuel for performance, how coaches can discuss this important topic in a healthy manner, and how parents can help set their athletes up for success.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscie...

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Alison Arnold, PhD who is internationally recognized for her work in mental health. We discuss helping gymnast with mental blocks, managing anxiety around training or competition, how to build healthy practice environments, goal setting, and much more! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn abo...

In this fantastic episode, I chat with Danusia Francis who is an elite international gymnast and who is a former UCLA Bruin under Miss Val. She shares her insight on motivation, staying healthy, competing as a 24-year-old vs a 14-year-old, and what she would go back and do differently. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn ab...

In this massive episode, I sit down with Jessica O'Beirne of the GymCastic podcast to cover a huge range of topics. We went back and forth on questions we had for each other for an hour and a half. We talk about everything from my personal change of trying to get rid of my ego during coaching, the problems with early recruiting in gymnastics, proper hip flexibility methods to prevent labral/h...

In this episode, I cover two questions 1. What are the main ways to prevent back pain in gymnastics and 2. If I could go back to competing, what would I have done differently given what I know now. Hope you enjoy it!  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.sh...

In this interview, I chat with the one and only Valorie Kondos Field, aka "Miss Val" about some of her essential ideas for developing student-athletes to be successful, happy, and hardworking in the sport of gymnastics. We also talk about how she feels in her last coaching season, and how she feels the sport of gymnastics must evolve moving forward to create a better future. Must listen...

In this question and answer episode, I discuss how to increase wrist flexibility, when a site of pain is not the source of pain, and the most commonly overlooked problems in gymnastics development.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience....

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Gabbet PhD to discuss his body of research on workloads, how he believes it applies to youth athletics, the role of culture and coaching style in athletics, and the applications that workloads can have in the medical field. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses,...

In this Q&A episode, I take on only one question that I have been asked about most commonly in the last few years - How can gymnastics change to build better cultures in the future. I cover lots of thoughts related to personal accountability, role modeling, collaboration, using intelligent but hard training appropriately, and embracing radically different new ideas. I hope everyone finds it in...

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and mentor Mike Reinold. Mike is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, transmission coach, informally served as the head athletic trainer and physical therapist for the Boston Red Sox. We dive into some really important concepts around what must occur to help athletes stay healthy during the competitive season. from a medical point of view, we talk...

In this episode, we talk about how the spectrum of stress impacts young athletes training in gymnastics. From a physical, mental, and emotional standpoint, it's crucial that we understand the art and the science of intelligently pushing athletes to adapt while not putting them in harm's way. This was an hour-long lecture I gave for the first time publicly, and I hope it's helpful! W...

In the first ever question and answer episode, I talk about landing form vs skill form, shoulder injuries with hypermobility during uneven bars, and starting adult gymnastics safely. Enjoy! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also...

In this episode, I sit down with Registered Dietician and Physician Dr. Jaimie Schehr To tackle all of the hard topics surrounding nutrition in the sport of gymnastics. We talk about many issues that are currently seen in the landscape of gymnastics, as well as all sports, including maladaptive body image issues, the role of social media and technology in creating a negative comparison mindset in...

This episode is a 2 hour long lecture I gave on pretty much all my current thoughts for the future of gymnastics strength and conditioning. I start by outlining how the values, habits, and culture that a gym has fosters motivation in young athletes. From there, we dive into all the details for strength exercises, power work, periodization, cardio, and planning throughout the year. There is a huge...

In the inaugural episode of The SHIFT Show, I talk with elite international gymnastics coach Nick Ruddock. We discuss a range of topics from specific gymnastics techniques needed for high performance, to physical preparation programs, to creating motivation in athletes, and what it takes to create a high performing culture where athletes are "happy, healthy, and hungry" as Nick puts it....