The Starting Block Podcast

Part 1 of 3. In this week's guest interview, we are pleased to be joined by world renowned coach, David Buer. David has coached some of the biggest names in the world, and brings a very tactical and introspective approach to human performance & neuro-optimization. In addition to his resume, David spent many years working with and alongside Jay Schroeder of Evo UltraFit (Episode 7) and shares h...

In this week's Q & A episode John and Chris answer your questions about youth athletes. Topics include: where & how to start the strength/speed process, proper progressions and how to manage expectations.

In this week's guest interview we are pleased to welcome back Garrett Salpeter. Garrett is the Founder of NeuFit and developer of the Neubie. This is Garrett's second time on the show, so we encourage you to listen to Part 1 (Ep. 18) before this episode. In this episode John and Garrett discuss groundbreaking new research on the Neubie and the massive impact it is going to have on the health and p...

In this week's Q & A John and Chris discuss when coaches should implement slower movements for learning purposes, and the unique properties of the tib/fib joint and its influence on performance and recovery.

In this week's guest interview Dr. Mat Boule rejoins the show! John, Chris & Dr. Mat discuss the current global idealistic culture, its impact on healthcare both in America & Canada along with how we can ultimately take our freedom back.

In this week's guest interview John and Chris are joined by Santa Monica College Head Strength/Speed Coach Matt Hank! The guys dive into multiple topics including: back leg training, training with bricks, arches & discuss the concepts of hit/roll vs punch/hammer. Pay Your Dues and Share the Show!

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris take your questions about "knowing when it is time to drop a sport" and dealing with knee pain in the squat. Don't forget to Pay Your Dues and Share the Show!

Shawn Sherman of Square 1 rejoins the show to take a deeper dive into the inner workings of the Square 1 system. John, Chris and Shawn discuss case studies, new advancements in the system and more. If you got value out of this episode Pay Your Dues & Share the Show!

In this Friday Fire & Fact, John shares 4 qualities that 6 of his highest achieving athletes all collectively exhibited, how it took them from throwing mid 80s to 100 mph in high school & how isos, drops & blue light all played a role in their careers.

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris review recent interviews from Dr. Kruse and Carrie Bennett and begin to break down potential starting points for athletes, parents & coaches.

This week marks 1 year for The Starting Block Podcast! As a thank you to everyone we're releasing an special early guest episode with Carrie Bennett! Carrie is a Quantum Health Educator and Clinician and Founder of Carrie B Wellness! She joins us on this episode to talk about things Quantum Biology, Light and Much More!!

In this week's guest interview we're joined by the Founder of the Neuro-Training Institute, Markus Schreyer. Markus shares his opinion on how he believes neuro based work should be practically applied and its influence on everything from posture, to strength to tight muscles and more.

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris explain the difference between Strength Training and Training for Sport. As coaches our job is to help athletes prepare for their sport; not pursue their powerlifting and bodybuilding goals. Although there's a time and place for strength under a bar, those numbers aren't the objective.... The objective is for us to develop them into absolute units who domin...

In this week's guest interview we are joined by the Director of Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) Sports, Kim Pittis. Kim has treated athletes from all over the world using the principles of FSM and joins the show to share some of her success stories and experiences!

In this week's Q & A John and Chris why muscles shut down during testing and more SPEED tips!

In this week's guest interview John and Chris welcome back Zach Michael of Accelerate ACL! The guys conversation builds off topics discussed in episode one. Topics include implementation of the Neubie, and considerations at different stages of the ACL Recovery process during Neuromuscular Reeducation based work. If you haven't listened to part one, we encourage you to give it a listen first. Its e...

In this week's guest interview John and Chris are joined by Dr. Mat Boule, DO & Posturologist! This is a great interview where we dig into the concepts of posturology, neuro work, primitive reflexes and more!

John and Chris return from a brief summer break for another Q &A! In this week's episode the guys discuss the difference in passive vs active ranges of motion & whether you should train Toe Drag.

In this week's guest interview, John & Chris are joined by Dr. Jen Perez, VP of Gait Happens! From how the foot impacts performance to it's influence in back and pelvic floor issues, Dr. Jen covers it all in this great episode about everything related to the FOOT!

In this guest interview, John and Chris are joined by world renowned doctor and health educator, Dr. Jack Kruse. Dr. Kruse, a neurosurgeon and founder of Kruse Longevity Center is one of the greatest minds in healthcare and shares his insights into light, water, magnetism, training & more!

In this Q and A, John and Chris break down different methods of adjusting in-season work and share their insights into Olympic Lifting.

In this guest interview, John and Chris welcome Gary Reinl to the show! Gary, The Anti Ice Man, shares why icing is wrong, the science behind it and alternatives to pull people out of The Ice Age!

In this guest interview, we welcome Wade Houchin, Owner of Wizard Performance and Rehab. The crew discusses injuries, training philosophy in HS football programs, different performance and rehab solutions & more.

In this Q & A John and Chris discuss pad placement when training with the Neubie/ARP; what you should be feeling in an isometric, & using GOATA theory with different exercises.

In this surprise Friday Fire, we're bringing you one of the great names in the industry, Adrian Barr. Adrian shares his insight into speed, collision training & more!