#39 Why You Should Listen To Your Body with Reid HALL

On today’s show, we will be discussing mobility and flexibility as an athlete. We will touch on areas we might be doing wrong, topics and techniques we may not have thought of, and things that we can be doing without any professional guidance. Reid provides numerous hands-on take-aways that we can put into action NOW to help our training and preparation to become the best athlete we can be. Finally, we will delve into the mind and how focus and mindfulness play a large role in ensuring an effective and productive fitness routine. Reid's speaking today & tomorrow March 15/16th at the 1st #Athleteblab co-hosted by Fit Across Cultures & Beyond Athletic

Register (free) here: http://bit.ly/athleteblab

Hurry! Ten topics over 2 days from Health-Finance-Going Pro-Retiring-Etc!

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#38 Pivot When Things Aren't Working with Kalli Youngstrom

Athlete Case Study: Canada, Former Wrestler, Degree in Psychology and Marketing, Current Figure Competitor, KY Fitness and Nutrition Consulting

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June 16, 2015

BACKGROUND

On today’s show we will be talking with a very strong woman from a small town in Canada. She will share with us her journey from being a wrestler in her younger years, earning two bachelor degrees to being a Figure Competitor, as well as, a fitness coach. She tells us a bit about how somewhere along the way, marketing wasn’t everything she thought it’d be so she pivoted a decided to go another route to start her own business.

BIO

Born, Kalli Youngstrom, from Saskatchewan, Canada on February 14, 1991

Grew up wrestling from the 4th grade up until her senior year of highschool, mostly with the boys as there weren’t many girls competing. Received a B.A. in Psychology as well as Marketing A fitness coach, KY Fitness and Nutrition Consulting...

#37 How To Perform At Your Peak Potential with Ben GREENFIELD

MORE TIPS FROM BEN @ http://beyondathletic.com/37

Expert Game Plan Session: New York Times Bestselling Author, Top 100 Most influential People in Healthy and Fitness, Ex-Body Builder, Ironman Triathlete |

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June 3, 2015

BACKGROUND

Today we will discuss health vs performance, the misconceptions of pre and post workout fueling, as well as the benefits of thermoregulation. You will learn how you can change your surroundings to optimize your recovery and help perform better on a day to day basis, travel tips, warrior breathing, ways to OPTIMIZE your breathing, and things to do during the day that optimize your body’s potential to adapt to training.

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#36 A 2x Olympian & FSN/NBC Broadcaster Dumb Enough Not To Quit with Kevin BARNETT

Athlete Case Study: Former Member of the Men’s USA National Volleyball Team,

2x Olympian & Professional Broadcaster

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April 13, 2015

KEVIN BARNETT | 2X OLYMPIAN & BROADCASTER | BEYONDATHLETIC.COM

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BACKGROUND

On today’s episode, we will be talking with one of my so called mentors, even though he may not have been aware of that, many things he did in the sport of volleyball, I shadowed and mimicked throughout my career to get better and create my own game. I’ve also always been inspired by the person he is and his character has encouraged me to be someone who speaks up. Today we will discuss the importance of having the will to show up no matter what and to keep going at it, and we need to give the best we have in that moment, and although we may not always be 100%, we need to give 100% of whatever we have on that day.

BIO

Born, Kevin Rees BARNETT, from Lockport, Illinois on May 14, 1974.

Resided in Southern California in 2006 with wife and twin sons

There were no volleyball teams at the schools until his junior year of high school, Kevin didn’t join the squad until senior year

Took one year off of school and just trained for volleyball and worked at the Cheesecake Factory

Played at Pierce Junior College for two years, transferred and played two years at Pepperdine University

Played on the USA National Team for 9 years after making the team in 1997; 2x MVP for USA, USA National Team Athlete of the year

Kevin is a two-time United States Olympian turned professional broadcaster; specializing in ball and motorsports, Kevin has covered a variety of broadcast roles since 2006. Over the past three years his primary focus has been Play by Play and Studio Host. This type of work includes: Volleyball / Basketball / Football and Racing.

He can be seen regularly on NBC / PAC 12 Network / Fox Sports West / ESPNU and elsewhere throughout the television universe.

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PERSONAL QUOTE:

“Get busy livin' or get busy dyin”

- Red (Shawshank Redemption)

MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN HIS LIFE:

KEN STANLEY; JUNIOR COLLEGE COACH, GOOD MAN AND GREAT COACH

MARV DUNPHY; CONTRIBUTED TO MAKING ME INTO A BETTER PERSON

#35 A Top 16 Freestyler In The World Gives Back with Nikola "DJOTA" MILOSEVIC

Show Notes Soon @ http://beyondathletic.com/35

#34 Why Women Aren't "Smaller Men" & How Both Maximize Performance with Dr. Stacy SIMS

Expert Game Plan Session: Triathlete, Graduate of Stanford School of Medicine; PhD from University of Otago New Zealand; Innovative Exercise Physiologist-Nutrition Scientist of Thermoregulation, Hydration, and Performance Nutrition

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March 8, 2015

BACKGROUND

On today’s podcast you will receive tons of information regarding hydration, thermoregulation, and what it means to hydrate properly for different sexes as it is not the same for both. Dr. Sims has studied all over the globe and has been an athlete in multiple sports. Her knowledge will help your overall health and performance as an athlete.

BIO

Born, Stacy Teresa Sims on July 24, 1973.

Ran track in high school, competed on the crew team for Purdue University; was an ultra runner, triathlete. She retired as a pro elite roadbike racer when she was pregnant with her 2 year old daughter, Jera

She graduated from Stanford’s School of Medicine and also received her PhD from the University of Otago in New Zealand

She is an Innovative Exercise Physiologist-Nutrition Scientist of Thermoregulation, Hydration, and Performance Nutrition; The key researcher officer and co-founder of Osmo Nutrition, who has products designed to address different needs for both sexes; consults for elite individual athletes; has worked with Lance Armstrong.

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PERSONAL BELIEF:

“Women are not small men.”

“taking a broad view of the world and having a lot of tolerance and patience and making myself grow in whatever environment I’m in”

Key Discussion Points:

How did you get into your field of work/research?

What has you most excited these days?

Why can’t both sexes hydrate the same way?

What hydration sources out there being pushed commercially actually cause dehydration?

When are the best times to hydrate? Is there a wrong time?

How does dehydration play into injuries?

How should athletes hydrate properly while traveling by plane?

What eating habits should athletes have on 2-3 hour practice days?

#33 World Champion At Age 23 What Now? with Trofym ANDERSON

Full Show Notes & Links @ http://beyondathletic.com/33

Athlete Case Study: Rower for George Washington; 3 High school National Championships; Winner of 2 Canadian Henleys; 2014 World Champion at coxed four; Under 23 senior Developmental Team for Canada

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March 12, 2015

Music Credit: Ruze - Plan B - "She Said" (16 Bit Remix)

BACKGROUND

On today’s show, Trofym will tell us about his journey from where we was as a young kid, to how he got to where he is now. He will share his experiences as an “obese” young boy who was pushed to the limit at an early age and became an elite rower and received multiple scholarship offers from the United States. He explains WHY he decided to compete and receive and education in the US instead of staying home in Canada. We will get many lessons from today’s episode as Trofym expresses the importance of Never giving up and always making sure you are “10x better.”

BIO

Born, Trofym Anderson, from Ontario, Canada.

Trofym grew up as an only child.

Started rowing in the 9th grade; eventually transferred schools and rowed for the best high school in Canada, E.L Crossley High School; has won a total of 3 high school Championships; has won 2 Canadian Henleys; was 7th in the men’s 8 at the 2010 Junior World Championships.

Received Scholarship offers from the University of California, British Columbia, and George Washington, which is where he attended and received his bachelor's degree in Business

Finished 5th in the men's coxed four at the 2013 Under 23 World Championships; Won the 2014 World Championship at coxed four

He is now preparing to get a shot at the next Olympics with the Canadian Under 23 Senior Development Team

Currently working on masters degree in Sports Management; has done research at the last 2 Olympics; desires of working with the International Olympic Committee in Switzerland

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PERSONAL QUOTE:

“You always gotta make sure you are 10x better than the next guy.”

-John Ruscitti

Key Mentors in his life:

John Ruscitti: His high school coach that pushed him through and helped him overcome the adversity of being an undersized rower

His Uncle Harry (Former NHL Pro): Trofym was obese at an early age and his uncle got him up early in the mornings at 5am and pushed him to the limit

#33 The Keys To Sleep & Eat Smarter with Shawn STEVENSON

Full Show Notes & Links @ http://beyondathletic.com/33

Expert GamePlan Session: Background in Biology and Kinesiology, #1 Podcast “The Model Health Show” Co-host, #8 Best Selling Author of Sleep Smarter

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March 3, 2015

Music Credit: Ruze - Plan B - "She Said" (16 Bit Remix)

BACKGROUND

Todays show is mainly on how important our nutrition is and how it can be injury proof for our bodies. We will talk about some of the day to day things that people say that are far off from the truth and we’ll dig deep into the sciences and the research behind the many myths in the world regarding health. You’ll receive a ton of knowledge to apply right now in your life to be a healthier human being. Shawn also explains a little bit of his experiences as a young athlete with significant injuries and how they have lead him to the research he does today and why he shares such information.

#31 Learn To Silence Your Ego with Gabi KOEVA (http://beyondathletic.com/31)

Athlete Case Study: Bulgarian Women’s National Volleyball Team, Middle Blocker for Beşiktaş Women's Volleyball, Istanbul Turkey. Elite Sports Students Mentor

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February 24, 2015

BACKGROUND

On today’s episode we will talk about how Gabi got to where she is today. We will discuss how she decided to play volleyball instead of basketball, as both of her parents are former basketball players, but at her age, volleyball was the only option. She explains some of her struggles and decisions she has had to make over the years, as well as some of the mentors she’s had to help her. She also shares how she handled being a bench player while playing for the Bulgarian Women’s National Team and the importance of silencing your ego and continuing to work hard no matter what situation you may face.

BIO

Born, Gabriela KOEVA, from Pleven, Bulgaria on July 25, 1989.

6’2” (188cm) Middle Blocker, Volleyball player

Grew up in the basketball gym, as parents are former players of the sport.

Attendended National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" in Bulgaria

Has played professionally in Bulgaria, Switzerland, Italy and Turkey.

Was invited to join the Bulgarian Senior National Team at 17 years old. Has been a member est. 2007, received the Bronze medal in 2011 for the European Volleyball League, and the SILVER in 2012.

Business Administration Major

One of Elite Sport Students founded Mentors

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PERSONAL QUOTE:

“Remember that talent is only 1% of an athlete’s life, and the other 99% is hard work, hard work, and more hard work.” -Gabi’s Father

MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN HER LIFE:

Dragan Nesic, the first coach to send Gabi an invitation for the Senior National Team, whom she learned the most from volleyball wise; Svetlana Illic, Gabi learned a lot from her while playing in Switzerland, was one of the only coaches she had to emphasize importance of mental preparation.

Key Discussion Points:

When was a time you struggled in your sport or life in general?

How did you mentally handle being one of the bench players?

When was a time during a match that you made a mistake, and what did you do to move on from it?

When was your lightbulb moment?

When was one of your proudest moments?

What lead you to your studies that you’ve recently completed?

What is your current plan to be successful in your life and sport?

#30 Why Wait Until You're Injured? Most Are 100% Preventable! with Dr. Kelly STARRETT

Full Show Notes @ http://beyondathletic.com/30

EXPERT GAMEPLAN SESSION: (USA) FORMER US CANOE TEAM MEMBER, CO-OWNER OF SAN FRANCISCO CROSSFIT & MOBILITYWOD.COM

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Dr. Kelly Starrett of MobilityWOD.com & San Francisco Crossfit

Hello, World!

BACKGROUND

A few years back during one of my volleyball seasons, I started to have these random knee issues and I had no idea what actions I needed to take. I came across Dr. Starrett and his “mobility stuff”online and I didn’t know what any of it was. As I continued to research, I found so many things from him that has helped me throughout my career over the years, so I guarantee to all of you who are listening, you will be able to take many lessons away from today’s episode. We will get into all of the basic things athletes, or anyone in general, need to have or do on a day to day basis when it comes to maintaining a high fitness level and staying healthy. He talks about the importance of having a ball sport in your repertoire as a kid as well as being involved in a sliding sport (ie: surf, skate, ski). Today you will learn why Dr. Starrett says that “the first wealth is health.”

BIO

Born, Kelly Starrett, currently living in San Francisco, California.

Married to Juliet Starrett, together they have two children

Kelly is former USA Canoe Team Member, the Co-Owner of San Francisco Crossfit along with his wife. Also the Co-owner of MobilityWOD, a resource for learning how to fix old and prevent new injuries with instructional video.

A New York Times and Wall Street Journal’s Best selling author including, Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing and Optimizing Athletic Performance. New book is Ready To Run: Unlocking Your Potential to Run Healthy

He trains top athletes as well as Olympians around the world

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Key Discussion Points:

As far as training and conditioning in youth teams, what are things that can be done to make sure the athletes are being taught the correct technique, as it is often overlooked?

Why is MCE the new recovery for injuries?

Recovery

Crosstraining

Mobility