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Personal trainer and nutritionist, founder of her own company Good Human Fitness, Zamia Cohen is our guest this episode. She started out giving us a masterclass on the importance of saying NO and how it leads to career longevity without burnout. We then went into what drew me wanting her as a guest on the podcast and that is Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) - a non-invasive modality utilized for the body’s recovery and progress. The way she so passionately discusses it will have you looking up the nearest practitioner. 

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We started this Research 2 Reps Roundtable episode with an update of what we're each working on and that led us fluidly into the work of our guest, Daniel Martinez, of Trinity University. Our conversation went to the "deep" stuff fast with a discussion of why 'different' is often perceived as bad, but in the realm of sport science we must embrace "different" to make strides in using tech to optimize performance. 

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A giant in the strength and conditioning world, we couldn't have picked a better guest for our first Beyond Sets & Reps episode in the new year. A man who is truly out to help those around him, his story is as inspirational, motivational and encouraging as it gets. Start your year out right with this episode and then find a way to help someone today!

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In this episode of Research to Reps Roundtable, we welcome Andrew Stewart, the assistant director at the Nebraska Athletics Performance Lab (University of Nebraska). We cover everything from Andrew's diverse background in college football to his Ph.D. studies to his foray in speed skating, exploring topics such as managing roster turnover through the transfer portal and the crucial role of communication in sports science. Listen and gain insights into talent identification, development, and retention, discovering how sports science complements coaching strategies for optimal athlete performance.

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Assistant Director of Athletics Performance at Baylor University, Courteney Tompkins, finishes our year of Beyond Sets & Reps episodes and with her, we're ending on a high note. As a former collegiate wrestler, she offers a unique perspective as a young strength & conditioning coach - and as an 'old timer' now, I can say that! Ending the episode with her best advice is a great way to go into 2024. Enjoy and happy new year!

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In this episode of "Research 2 Reps Roundtable," renowned expert Dr. Stacy Sims joins the hosts for a conversation on women's health and performance. Dr. Sims shares her personal journey and passion for addressing gender inequalities, emphasizing the often-overlooked impact of the menstrual cycle on female athletes' training and performance. The discussion delves into the importance of educating coaches, athletes, and medical professionals, and highlights the use of technology to optimize training programs. Dr. Sims also addresses the psychological effects of stress on elite female athletes. If you're interested in the intersection of sports science, women's health, and the future of performance optimization, this episode is a must-listen.

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We pick up part II with Byron Chamberlain right where we left off, discussing the lasting impact of his teammates not only on his career, but on his life in general and how they influenced his path after playing. And I couldn't help but ask him about his thoughts on Colorado because he has multiple perspectives on the situation - player, coach, analyst and as a fan of the sport. We wrap up with his thoughts about his main driver in life: his family.

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We're diving into the world of brain health, performance optimization, and neuromodulation in this episode of "Research 2 Reps Roundtable" featuring the brilliant Dr. Ali Farooqui. A renowned medical doctor and psychiatrist, Dr. Farooqui shares his insights on cutting-edge techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and how they can revolutionize not only mental health treatment but also the enhancement of cognitive functions and emotional stability. With engaging discussions on pain management, athletic performance, and the intriguing connections between brain health and mental skills, this episode offers a thought-provoking journey into the future of human potential. Don't miss this conversation that explores the exciting possibilities for a healthier, high-performing brain.

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A true lover of the game of football, a student of the game, and one of the best in the game, Byron Chamberlain, is joining us for Beyond Sets and Reps. Despite the focus of this podcast going beyond the sets and reps, we start this part 1 off by discussing Byron's lack of love for the weight room and how that changed. Then we talk about how his love of the game brought him back to the weight room in the form of an intern. That's right, INTERN!! Listen in for what he learned (besides stocking bars and folding towels) and keep an eye out for part II.

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As a physical therapist and CSCS, Dr. Jarred Boyd’s goal is to facilitate return to activity and enhance patient potential by identifying opportunities to improve function and empowering patients with the tools to live better. Said another way, and especially working with professional athletes (Memphis Grizzlies), Dr. Body provides guided autonomy with his athletes. While that's counter intuitive to some, we explore the concept in this episode.

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To put it simply, this episode of Beyond Sets & Reps is a HIGH LEVEL conversation. Earnie "Doc" Fingers is a highly energized speaker, higher ed administration leader, team builder and athletics professional with over twenty years of demonstrated success. "Doc" takes an integrated approach to creating efficient high performance work teams and organizations, and after hearing this episode, you'll see why!

 

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Dr. Tommy Otley is our guest this episode to share about what it's like as a full time Physical Therapist inside an athletic department. At the University of Miami he's helping bridge the gap between PT, Sport Science, and the other fields of Athletic Performance to optimize athlete play. Managing expectations is one of the most under-discussed topics he encounters, so we go deep on his experiences with the full spectrum of athletic professionals.

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Entrepreneur, life coach, strength & conditioning coach, and owner of the #1 fitness club of the Bahamas, MacFit360, our guest this week is Jimmy Mackey. Because of Jimmy, this podcast lives up to its name and we go way beyond the sets and reps of training. This episode covers life, health, training (of course), philosophy and more. If you ever make it down to his gym in the Bahamas, tell him I sent you!

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Dr. Patrick Ward currently works in the Research & Development Department of Seattle Seahawks focusing on research strategy in football operations - opponent research, player evaluation, scouting, applied physiology, & sport science. We start out the conversation with differentiating between what people think sport scientists do versus what they typically do. And the conversation only gets better from there.

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If you missed part I with Coach Luke Day, stop here and go back to listen because he sets the stage for this entire second part. Here in part II he's building on the foundation of his mistakes and lessons learned and giving us his insights and expertise that he's used to not only create his coaching philosophy but his life philosophy. Truly an impactful conversation and I hope you find it as profound as I did. 

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The most under-managed and overlooked factor in collegiate sport performance (and probably optimal human performance if we're being honest): SLEEP. Dr. Craig Turner has made a career in sport science by focusing on sleep - how much do athletes need versus what is optimal? How can we best measure it and use that data? So much unknown about sleep, but we explore some of it in this episode of the Research 2 Reps Roundtable.

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This Beyond Sets & Reps episode with Luke Day ended up being too good of a conversation to limit it to ~30 minutes so we've got a 2-parter for you! In part I Coach Day sets the stage for where he's at now and he doesn't hold any punches when it comes to talking about his highs and his lows. Listen now and then be on the lookout for part II where he takes his experience one step further!

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Spanning coaching and consulting in combat sports, sport science and nutrition, Jennifer Gibson has 18 years in Athletic Performance and while that's easy to say in one sentence, it's MUCH more difficult to sum up her experiences in one podcast episode... but we tried. In this episode of the Research 2 Reps Roundtable our conversation makes it clear why she's one of the best in the field and continues working with elite athletes to reach the top of their game.

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USFL Director of Player Performance, Coach Zac Woodfin, is our guest this week on the Beyond Sets & Reps podcast. Not only do our career paths have a lot more in common than we initially realized, but he started speaking my language when he began discussing the relationships he prided himself on developing. So much so that while he was the Director of Strength & Conditioning, the University President asked him to serve as the interim Athletic Director at University of Southern Mississippi. Relationships got him there! You can't miss this episode.

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Dr. Katie Nichols, Director of Mental Performance begins our Research 2 Reps Roundtable conversation by defining what mental performance actually is - essentially it's having the skills to put yourself in a position to be successful. Notice she didn't equate it to mental toughness! I know that's enough to have you intrigued, so go ahead and press play on this episode. 

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