In this week's Q & A, John and Chris answer you questions regarding:

• Does extreme or exaggerated range of motion help you to improve force production?
• Do you recommend red/infrared therapy?

*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 this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Athletic Development

01:35 Exploring Extreme Ranges of Motion

06:01 The Balance of Range of Motion and Force Production

09:36 Understanding PAILs and Rails in Training

14:12 The Benefits of Red and Infrared Light Therapy

19:11 Bridging the Gap: Technology and Athletic Performance

In this guest interview, John & Chris are joined by Team USA Paralympian, Tyson Gunter. Tyson represented the United States in the 2016 Rio Olympics, and also has two World Championship Silver Medals. Tyson shares his experiences representing the United States as well as providing insights on his current framework for training athletes. He also discusses the role of various supplements like creatine, caffeine, and collagen in enhancing athletic capabilities.

*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 this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

04:10 Welcoming Tyson Gunter: A Paralympian's Journey

06:00 Tyson's Athletic Background and Discovery of Paralympics

11:00 Overcoming Challenges: Vision Impairment in Sports

13:55 The Impact of Vision on Performance

18:55 Nutrition: Simplifying the Complex

29:53 The Role of Supplements in Athletic Performance

31:24 The Necessity of Supplements in Modern Nutrition

32:21 The Importance of Sleep for Athletes

36:54 Key Supplements for Athletic Performance

42:14 The Role of Collagen in Recovery

48:28 Optimizing Protein Intake for Young Athletes

53:29 The Balance of Supplements and Real Food

58:40 Simplicity in Athletic Training and Recovery

In this athlete spotlight, John and Chris are joined by Ava Goodin. Ava currently plays soccer at Northwestern University and has been an ELP athlete for a little over two years. In this episode, Ava shares her soccer journey as well as how using the principles commonly discussed on this podcast helped prepare her for collegiate soccer.