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.

In this weeks Q & A, John and Chris tackle:

• GOATA vs Movement: Back Chain Dominance in Sprinting
• Adding Load in Training
• GOATA & Evo
• Chaos 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 & 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*

In this week's guest interview, we welcome Ryan Paul, Founder of New Athlete. Located in Vancouver, Washington, New Athlete is one of the premier sport performance facilities in the country. Ryan and his team have produced some of the most elite talent to ever come out of the Northwest part of the United States. In this episode, Ryan shares his approach and philosophy to athletic development and much more.

In this week's guest interview, John and Chris are rejoined by Dr. Rob Luckey of Pittsford Performance Care. The guys discuss the complexities of athletic development, focusing on the increasing prevalence of concussions in youth sports. They explore the factors contributing to this rise, including changes in training intensity, nutrition and the impact of screen time on brain health & 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 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*

In this week's guest interview, John and Chris are joined by Dr. Alexis Cowan; PhD from Princeton and Host of the "Undoctrinate Yourself" podcast. The crew discusses the importance of light in athletic performance and overall health, as Dr. Cowan explains how the modern indoor light environment, which is enriched in blue light, can negatively impact mitochondrial function and overall health.

*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*

In this week's guest interview we welcome Coach Tony Holler. Tony is one of the most highly regarded and sought after speed coaches in the world. His program "Feed The Cats" revolutionized speed and sprint training.

In this episode we cover:

• Tony's Book & Approach
• Feed the Cats
• Challenges in Youth Sports
• The Atomic Speed Workout
• The Role of Lifting for Speed & Much More!

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*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*