FIT | STRENGTH Performance Podcast

FIT | STRENGTH Performance Podcast

By Mark BruceHealth & FitnessFitness
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  • [Ep. 68] Q/A From This Past Weeks Sessions

    1. Why higher volume during training 

      1. Increase muscle size 

      2. Improved connective tissue 

      3. Tendon health due to increased blood flow 

      4. Better body control 

      5. Improve neurological connection 

      6. Improve tech 

      7. Should you go total body or U/L splits if you’re training 4-5 days per week?

        1. 3 days total body 

        2. 4 days U/L split 

        3. 5 Days U/L split + conditioning or total body on day 5

        4. How much sleep is needed?

          1. https://hubermanlab.com/toolkit-for-sleep/

          2. 7-9, anything below 7 starts to see impairments 

          3. At what age should athletes hang clean?

            1. Depends on the coaching program (could start as young as 6th grade with specialty bars)

            2. If you need to have your athletes HC then as soon as they can successfully perform an RDL 

            3. More bang for your buck with PLYOS and building strength 

            4. Yes it is a good skill to have if you can learn how to HC but it takes a LONG TIME

            5. How did I hurt my heel?

              1. Shoes- too high of a heel

              2. Soleus, calves, and foot tight 

              3. Weak calves 

              4. Poor pelvis position or control causes the foot to not work


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                31 min
              5. [Ep. 67] (SPEED) How Athletes Can Increase Their Speed

                Hip Extension

                Foot Stiffness

                Strength

                All of the above will help improve an athlete's speed.

                Tune in to today's episode to learn how you can run faster!


                Improve your hip extension with the following:

                https://youtu.be/sHYyUzO7pnE

                https://youtu.be/bK6y2PRKcVY


                Improve Foot Stiffness with the following:

                https://youtu.be/JQj2JQkedbs

                https://youtu.be/23koEHI8Vnc


                Increase your strength with the following:

                https://youtu.be/vB2-rMaAoPY

                https://youtu.be/iWWl-O0El1I


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                18 min
              7. [Ep. 65] Simple Trick To Stay Athletic

                It is a common fear for athletes who want to work out or are working out in the weight room to worry about getting hurt or losing their athletic abilities.


                What if I told you there is a simple solution?


                Well, there is...


                Learn more by tuning into episode 65 to find out how you can train injury free and stay athletic.


                P.S. starting May 1 we will start our 3rd FUNdamentals session on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-8 pm. Click Here to learn more about what FUNdamentals is.


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                14 min
              8. [Ep. 64] 5 Things You Can Do If You Are Dealing With Knee Pain

                Many basketball players suffer from knee pain and have many questions as to how to get rid of the discomfort. In today's episode, I am going to dive into 5 exercises you can do that can help reduce and prevent knee discomfort. 

                In this episode, I also highlighted that if you are someone who has been dealing with knee pain for 5+ weeks please go see a doctor or physical therapist to identify what could be going on. 

                Thanks for tuning in! 

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                23 min
              12. [Ep. 60] DJ Sackmann Talks About Reaching Your Basketball Potential
                Tune in as I highlight the three things I heard from DJ Sackmann that all hoopers should be doing to reach their basketball potential. Do not miss out, listen now. 
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                19 min
              13. [Ep. 59] Words From The Wise! St. John Fisher Basketball Seniors

                Questions:

                1. In 90 seconds can you tell us about yourself (high school, position, major, plans after college)
                2. Define work ethic
                3. What did you all take to get the opportunity to play college basketball?
                4. What is the biggest difference between high school and college basketball?
                5. Were you prepared for college basketball:
                  1. If yes, why?
                  2. If no, what could/should you have done differently?
                  3. What does a skills training session look like for you?
                  4. How has performance training (strength and conditioning) helped you has a player?
                  5. Any tips for high school hoopers?

                    6. Speed round:

                    1. Top 5 hoopers (any generation)
                    2. 10 seconds left in the game down 1, what move are you making?
                    3. Best basketball memory

                      4. Thanks for tuning in! 

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                      55 min

                    About FIT | STRENGTH Performance Podcast

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                    Welcome to the FIT | STRENGTH Performance Podcast. This show is hosted by Mark Bruce, owner and head performance coach of Fit Strength Performance located in Fairport, New York.