Dr. Aleksandar Dejanovic aka Dr. Fitbacks is an exercise, Spine Rehab and training specialist. He owns and operates Vertex lab whose vision is to solve a current health problem and improve health by using clinical experience and scientific research 

This was a very in-depth and interesting conversation. We talk about critical exercises for health, the impact of the nervous system on training, and the importance of proper breathing techniques and a bunch of other really cool stuff. 

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Michael is a former professional 3x3 and 5on5 basketball player. He was ranked number 1 in Canada in FIBA 3x3 as well as 28thin the world. He also was a key member of the Saskatchewan Huskies who in 2010 won the CIS National Championship. He finished his career in the CEBL winning a championship with the Saskatchewan Rattlers. He has won numerous awards, as an advocate for Indigenous youth and for his community involvement. To name a few; Indspire, 3x3 World Tour Most Spectacular Player, the Saskatchewan CBC future 40 under 40, the Chief of Police award for community service, and the Circle of Honour award.

Mike and I talk about the impact of role models, what it takes to be an older athlete and compete at the highest levels, and what obstacles can teach us about ourselves.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_linklater/

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Commentary on things that I liked or learned about the conversations I had this week.

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This week we had Kareem Maddox & Eric Sung - Check out their episodes

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Eric Sung is a basketball coach and Phys – ed teacher who has coached elite basketball at various levels. He is also a former college basketball player, husband and father. I wanted to bring Eric on the podcast because he has a unique story. He blew his knew out twice…actually check that he blew both his knees out.

Eric and I discuss the challenges that are faced when going through rehab, the power of being educated and having a team around you during rehab, as well as some really good advice for those who want to mitigate any potential knee injuries.

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Kareem is a current professional 3x3 basketball player who is currently training to qualify for the Olympics representing USA. He is a Princeton grad where he played 4 years with the Tigers, afterwards he played in the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Poland. Outside of basketball, he works in the Podcasting world.

Kareem and I talk about being an Olympic Hopeful, how important balance is in your wellbeing, mindfulness and mediation, as well as lessons he’s learned from basketball that he’s applied to everyday life.

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This week we had EP Graham Bodnar, Nick Jack, and Lisa Bonta Sumii - Check out their episodes

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Nick Jack is a personal training specialist and the founder of no regrets training. He has over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. An avid athlete himself he transformed his life from an in pain weekend warrior who worked in an office. To a pain-free fitness trainer. Nick's mission is to help clients excel and achieve the impossible.

We discuss taking a risk and doing what you love, consistency vs perfection in your workouts, micro-dosing your workouts, the effect of diet on healing injuries, and the power of finding 10 solutions.

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Graham is a Physical Education teacher, and Basketball player who has played on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, and in the 3x3 EXE premier league in Japan. Currently, Graham represents Canada on the Deaf National team and is currently training to compete at the Deaf Pan American games with a chance to qualify for the Deaf Olympics. He is also, coaches youth and is dedicated to helping in helping to develop their understanding and passion for lifelong physical activity.

Graham and I discuss his basketball journey from being a guy who barely made his high school team to playing professionally. What keeps him motivated to keep going, his philosophy on improvement, and his battle against the decline and his attempt to extend his peak.

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Lisa is a Mental Health and Sports Performance Specialist. Who currently works for the Oakland Roots Sports club. She helps elite athletes, across sports in optimizing their performance in their sport and in life, as they balance school/work, relationships, and other responsibilities. She uses mindfulness practices, mental skills training, as well as tending to overall mental health, all while supporting the athlete as a human.

Lisa and I discuss the connection between mental health and athletic performance, the differences between mindfulness, mental skills, and mindset, and things people can do right now to start their own mindfulness practice.

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Website: https://lisabontasumii.com/

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This week we had EP #9: Duane Notice and EP #10: Graham Betchart - Check out their episodes

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