The Starting Block Podcast

In this week's Q&A, John & Chris answer listeners questions about blood flow and the relation to muscle fatigue, how to continue to get strong during the season without adding too much size & can you train the same muscle group everyday?

In this weeks Friday Fire & Facts John answers the following listener submitted questions: 1) What do I need to do to help my recruitment and make myself stand out 2) Why does it always seem like I'm the underdog and how do I get that respect As always, submit your questions via social media or email and share the show! *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare pro...

In this week's Friday Fire/Fact episode, John answers a listener's question about what he'd tell the younger athletes if he could go back to his playing days; and addresses the "Expert Complex" that's holding you back from reaching your potential as an athlete and a coach. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information p...

In this guest interview, we welcome industry titan & world renowned speaker Dan Fichter. Throughout the years, Dan has cemented his legacy as one of the world's leaders in Neurology-Based training. In this episode Dan, John, Chris & Mandy go down memory lane, leaving you with a healthy dose of neurology-based training tips as well as funny stories about their near decade long history worki...

In this Q & A episode, John and Chris discuss the pros and cons of cold therapy; and dive deeper in the ramping up and super training from a previous guest interview. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You...

In this solo episode John talks about how body language influences peoples perception of you; and tips for running a successful business. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability...

In this special guest interview, John & Chris are joined by one of John's first mentors, Dr. John Pietila. Better known as Dr. J by his patients, and those in the healthcare/S&C industries, Dr. J revolutionized the world of functional neurology and neuromuscular based therapies. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The...

In this Q & A, John and Chris answer your questions about: The Pros & Cons of Testosterone Boosters; Milk; & GOATA. Submit your questions to info@elitelevelperformance.com or on our social media pages. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice &a...

In this week's episode, the guys are joined NeuFit CEO and Developer of the Neubie, Garrett Salpeter. The crew discusses training, rehab and how to utilize neurology and the Neubie for recovery and performance. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice &...

In this Thanksgiving Day episode we want to take a moment and thank every one who has been apart of our journey. Thank you & Happy Thanksgiving! *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk &...

In Part 1 of a Two Part series, John and Chris discuss the difference between Physical Therapy and Neuromuscular based treatments; including how each is influenced by input/output based models. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be mi...

In this week's Friday Fire, John discusses how winners respond when its all on the line. Are you the type person who looks for the answer, or are you the person who already knows the answer before the question is even asked? *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medica...

Are you a GOATA or a WOATA? In today's episode, John & Chris are joined by Gary Scheffler of GOATA! GOATA is a human movement system designed around the innate patterns displayed in locomotion and rest amongst the most durable humans on the planet. Enjoy this guest interview as Gary, John, Chris and Mandy talk all things GOATA. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed health...

In this Q & A episode John, Chris and Mandy discuss the difference between heavy & light bat training, how to develop a pre-game nutrition routine and as a bonus John's thoughts on med ball training. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & sh...

Are you a HARDGAINER? John brings the fire with some real talk on being a "HARDGAINER." *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on t...

In this episode, John and Chris are joined by Square One Systems Founder, Shawn Sherman. The Square One program has the ability to provide a problem solving framework to fix disrupted brain signaling so that humans move better. In this interview, you'll learn more about how impactful this system can be across all spectrums of the performance and rehab continuum. *John, Chris and many of the show's...

In today's Friday Fire, John discusses how success can be a lonely journey and how if you executing daily makes up the difference. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by impl...

In this episode, John and Chris discuss how bodybuilding style training is impacting athletics, importance of the Bench Press and more. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by...

All successful people have one thing in common, they take action. In this episode John shares his thoughts on taking action in order to accomplish your goals. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all...

In this episode John and Chris sit down with world renowned coach Jay Schroeder of Evo UltraFit and developer of The EVO Code. In a rare interview appearance, Jay discusses the inner workings of his EVO Code System, Iso Extremes, and the mental, emotional and physical traits needed to develop a foundation for success. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers...

In today's episode, John and Chris discuss the controversial topic of Stretching vs Mobility, what the difference is, whether static stretching has any true benefit and what you should be doing to improve these areas. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advic...

In this episode, John and Chris answer your questions on which muscles have a direct effect on improving throwing velocity, why poles are an inefficient method of conditioning, and should overhead athletes (throwers, serving etc) perform overhead lifts. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show...

In today's episode John and Chris discuss isometrics. Topics covered include: Extreme Isometrics, Yielding and Overcoming Isometrics and more. Our hosts share how these exercises became popular and discuss in detail proper application and implementation for athletes and adults of all levels. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be...

Understand the difference between elastic strength and muscular strength. When is it appropriate to rely more on the elasticity vs muscle. Why is "over pushing" a bad thing when trying to run fast? *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not b...

In this solocast directed to our athletes, John discusses "how to win". Winning does not mean you never fail. In fact, you will often find the most successful people in any profession, made more mistakes than those that were unsuccessful. The difference is, they didn't quit. Instead, they learned from their mistakes and moved forward. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed hea...