FPM Podcast

By Marcus, Jenny and RobSports Education Self-Improvement How To

FPM Podcast episodes

March 27, 2023Ep 13: The Physics of Skiing w/FPM Member Alex Montagu
This week is a fun call MB had with an FPM Member, Alex Montagu, who was doing a school project on the Physics of Water skiing. So, we figured we'd share. Thank you Alex, for reaching out!!
We apologize for the Audio...MB's head set sucks....now we know!
0:00 - Intro - High School Physics Project!
0:50 - Why Physics
1:22 - If you care about skiing better, you want to Understand physics
1:47 - EVERYONE is a Physicist!!
3:45 - Center of Mass of an Object
4:57 - A Skiing example of Center of Mass
6:44 - TRIM THEORY: a Skateboard vs Water Ski example
7:26 - Drag and Trim
9:08 - Handle Path and Physics:
9:40 - 15 Off
10:45 - 41 Off
16:15 - To Turn Sharper, you NEED more LOAD!!
18:00 - G FORCES!! - Why We LOVE Skiing!
19:25 - Skiing the MIDDLE Path
22:20 - WHY skiing the Middle Path works
23:18 - 15 Off creates higher Average Speed than 41 Off.
25:50 - Vectors in Water Skiing
30:20 - Force Vector Components
35:18 - Free Body Diagram: Why Vectors Matter
37:45 - 2 Things that Accelerate Skier to CENTERLINE
41:30 - Body Position is everything
42:20 - Human Performance: completely dependent on our ability to find Flow while skiing (stop thinking)
43:55 - 2 Brains simultaneously…
44:30 - ZeroOFF Settings and How Critical is it Really??
46:58 - Roll Angle of Ski
49:20 - Water Skiing is a great way to waste some time and learn about Life!
49:50 - Has become an Elite Sport: Too Expensive
50:40 - There are always ways to make it affordable!
52:20 - Who’s Going to MOOMBA?
This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast" Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fpm-podcast/id1662222659
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPWjzPUSn1XJNAMHEU23h
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk4NDcxL2ZlZWQ
https://www.FlowPointMethod.com
54 min
March 20, 2023Ep 12: FPM Member Mike Wagner
This week we try something new....conversations with everyday Hero's, like our FPM Member Mike Kennedy, who has made some significant life changes in the past year or so. Hope you all enjoy this conversation!
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Restoring old boats
2:20 - Making the Sport more accessible?
3:09 - 1991 ProStar Repowered with 2018 Ilmor engine
4:12 - When did you first start waterskiing?
6:05 - What is your PB?
7:28 - Life Transformation
9:10 - What changes did you make? And How?
12:23 - How did FPM help you??
13:32 - PR in the Deadlift??
14:18 - “You’re gonna be way too strong for your Mental Abilities!”
15:28 - “Can You Be TOO STRONG?”, revisited…
16:40 - Micro-Recovery
18:06 - Public or Private Lake?
19:17 - What project is next??
20:00 - Priorities have Changed
21:12 - Kids and water
22:20 - Incredibly fast Progression on the Water
22:42 - What were your Keys to Success on the water?
23:56 - “I think about skiing way too much!”
26:00 - Community and Longevity
26:50 - Passion is Key
28:20 - “You gotta be pretty Healthy to Ski”
29:00 - “Skiing is the Carrot!”
This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast"
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https://www.FlowPointMethod.com
32 min
March 13, 2023Ep 11: Video Coaching - Samantha Kennedy
This week we are sharing a Video Coaching lesson with one of our FPM Members Sam Kennedy. Unfortunately, its best suited for YouTube, so if you want to watch this video lesson, head over to FlowPoint and catch it there!
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - 3 Basics Sam has been working on
0:33 - Press Play
1:16 - Drifting in on Gates
1:25 - Difference between 2 separate 22'offs
3:15 - Efficient Acceleration = Speed
5:30 - TRIM THEORY: Falling off the back of the ski
7:25 - Gates: transition to Gate Glide
9:00 - Gates Cont'd - Body Position & Placement in Gate Glide
11:00 - Benefit of Nailing the Gate: Acceleration Zone
Often, Video Coaching is one of the easiest and best ways to get direct feedback that can actually make a difference in your skiing. One of the best aspects of FPM Video Coaching is it gives you consistency in feedback, so you can start to work towards a couple of key fundamentals, over a longer period of time, without getting too many different coaching ideas thrown at you. By sticking with one methodology, and spending some time working on your 2 or 3 weakest links, you have an incredible opportunity to make significant change in your skiing, over the course of weeks.
For more info, leave a comment on our YouTube video and we can get you more information on FPM Video Coaching! https://www.FlowPointMethod.com
13 min
March 06, 2023Ep 10: Is 15 OFF Worth It??
This week MB and Rob take another question from @BallOfSpray and break it down!
Show Notes:
0:28 - Is 15 Off Important?
2:05 - Is skipping 15 Off simply “avoiding the problem”?
3:20 - 80/20 Rule
5:10 - What makes 15 Off different than 28 Off and shorter?
6:30 - Struggling to make Buoys vs Movement/Position based focus
7:10 - How many passes should you be able to run? 1
0:25 - 34/22 vs 36/15 as a starting speed??
10:50 - Variability is Key!
11:35 - Ignore your Biases!
This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast"
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fpm-podcast/id1662222659
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPWjzPUSn1XJNAMHEU23h
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk4NDcxL2ZlZWQ
https://www.FlowPointMethod.com
15 min
February 27, 2023Ep 9: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about FPM
0:45 - Is this program for me? I’m a beginner, I don’t ski the course, I’m NOT a pro!!...
1:20 - Is this information I can get by searching the internet on my own??
2:18 - What equipment do I need??
3:20 - What is the minimum time requirement to actually see results from FPM?
5:40 - Does FPM Work??
6:10 - How individualized or specific is this water ski program to me?
6:25 - Members only Discussion Board
6:40 - 2 FREE GiveGo coaching sessions per month.
7:45 - Member-Only ZOOM calls: 2 times per month, always archived, always accessible.
8:20 - 2 FREE Coached ZOOM sessions (1 on 1) or 2 FREE in-depth coached lessons
9:15 - 40% off FPM Camps and discounts on individual coaching
9:53 - Individualizing the Fitness/Off-Water training part of FPM.
Personal Movement Assessment: How well does your body function (joint mobility/stability)
Using comment section to adapt/personalize the workouts
11:20 - Direct, Consistent feedback is a Game Changer
11:55 - Importance of being able to use your body better: Water Skiing is Positional
12:45 - Hack the System in 2023: start where you left off last year, with FPM off-water training!
14:06 - Can I sign up for FPM in the middle of a particular season?
14:30 - What if I miss a workout or miss a week of the programming?
15:00 - Pre-Season specific Program!! Starts today!
15:50 - What does Sports Specific training actually look like?
17:11 - How much does it cost?
18:19 - Focus on the things that matter…the lowest hanging fruit. FPM can help you do that.
This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast"
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fpm-podcast/id1662222659
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPWjzPUSn1XJNAMHEU23h
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk4NDcxL2ZlZWQ
https://www.FlowPointMethod.com
20 min
February 20, 2023Ep 8: Off-Water Training
Off-Water Training, with MB, Jenny and Rob!
0:35 - Waterskiing is asymmetrical, due to our tandem stance
1:00 - trying to recover a balanced body through strength training and mobility
1:20 - Is FPM just CrossFit??: Jenny LaBaw’s expertise/background
2:30 - Water Skier’s biggest weaknesses
3:30 - What is a Healthy Spine?
3:50 - Rob’s Stretching story…and why it didn’t work…
6:15 - Importance of Mobility during the off-season
6:45 - Is Cycling and/or Rowing in the off-season enough?
7:15 - What is a simple Off-Season protocol?
8:30 - Why Off-Season training might be the most important part of Your skiing!
9:30 - #1 determining factor in whether or not you will reach your potential…
11:10 - What does FPM Training look like??
14:10 - Warmup and Cooldown are the most important parts of any activity or workout.
14:45 - Improving ability to recover, will significantly improve your ability to perform consistently.
15:10 - Water skiing = Intervals
16:00 - Fitness should never be the determining factor in your performance on the water.
16:30 - Aerobic base is important
17:57 - Water Skiers like repetition: whats wrong with doing the same workouts/movements every week??
20:25 - If you don’t have the ability to do basic movements, you need to do them often: addressing your weaknesses
20:45 - If you could only do 4 movements a week and have no equipment, what should they be??
Pull Up
Lunge or Step Up
Plank and Side Plank
Sprint (doesn’t have to be running)
22:00 - How important is quality of movement, Off the water?
22:30 - Send Jenny a GiveGo or tag FlowPoint Method on Instagram for coaching.
23:25 - Don’t forget to Recover
This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast"
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fpm-podcast/id1662222659
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPWjzPUSn1XJNAMHEU23h
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk4NDcxL2ZlZWQ
https://www.FlowPointMethod.com
25 min
February 14, 2023Ep 7: Getting your youngster on the right Ski Gear
MB and Rob discuss some things to consider and look out for, when trying to ensure that your kids are on the right gear
1:00 - Are kids on Bad Gear: Ski, Bindings, Handles, etc…
2:00 - If you go to the effort to invest in your childs time on the water, make sure they are on proper equipment
2:55 - Modifying skis might be the cheapest
3:30 - Modifying skis might actually be the best for younger kids, to help them learn good habits on the ski.
4:55 - don’t let bad equipment extinguish your child’s passion for skiing
5:50 - Bindings could even be a bigger factor, than skis…expecially for small kid feet
7:05 - How important is fin setup?
8:00 - GiveGo…utilize this service to connect with us, and connect with pros who know
9:35 - keeping the gear slightly ahead of your child’s ability, could actually make or break their progression
This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast"
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fpm-podcast/id1662222659
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPWjzPUSn1XJNAMHEU23h
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk4NDcxL2ZlZWQ
https://www.FlowPointMethod.com
12 min
February 06, 2023Ep 6: How strong do you need to be??
Jenny and Marcus decided to discuss a thread from the BallOfSpray forum, titled "How strong do you need to be?" Take a look at the show notes below, subscribe to the podcast, and let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss in future episodes!
1:36 - Try not to compare yourself to the pros
3:20 - Have some guidance for your off-water training
4:30 - Standard Benchmarks for determining strength
8:43 - Importance of Technique in Strength Training
10:12 - Consider Getting a Coach
11:22 - Generalized Rep Scheme
13:08 - What’s Most Important? Technique, Strength or Mobility/Stability?
16:00 - Know your LImitations: everyone has different weaknesses
16:25 - Water Skiing is Positional!
17:40 - The Reason people spend time on Forums….the reason people are dedicated to skiing.
18:25 - Find ways to accelerate the process of becoming the best skier you can be!
18:54 - How many days a Week should I spend in the Gym??
19:30 - the BIG things to start working on…
20:14 - Can you be TOO STRONG?
23:00 - What should your Goals be? Build or Maintain Strength…
24:05 - How Important is Joint Mobility/Stability?
25:45 - Technique is 2 Parts: Understanding/Feel/Conceptual & Ability to Execute
26:45 - Power and its Advantage in skiing
28:15 - Importance of proper Gym training for improving Slalom performance
29:30 - Strength Standards Reviewed
Hang from bar for 60 secs
10 pull-ups
25 push-ups
Back Squat - Body Weight
Front Squat - Body Weight
Bulgarian Split Squat - ⅓ bodyweight in each hand
Deadlift - 1.5 times Body Weight
30:30 - Important to train Unilateral!!!
31:05 - Send GiveGo!!!
32:09 - The Best way to get Better at Water Skiing is to Ski. But…don’t forget the other parts…
32:55 - Endurance training - Is It Important?

This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast"
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fpm-podcast/id1662222659
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPWjzPUSn1XJNAMHEU23h
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk4NDcxL2ZlZWQ
https://www.FlowPointMethod.com
35 min
January 29, 2023Ep 5: Winter Skiing
Tis' the Season....Middle of winter, when many of you have moved on to other things and aren't even reading this right now, BUT some of you are still here....hungry for progress. So this week Rob and MB discuss some tips, tricks and considerations for those of you who are going to try to ski some this winter OR even for you crazies that are skiing THROUGH the winter! And, if you are someone who knows something that we didn't cover/discuss, PLEASE leave us your tips or input in the comments below!
Thanks for listening and subscribe/share if you like what you're hearing!
Show Notes:
1:15 - Make sure you take some time off in the Winter…
1:40 - Cold Water exposure is good for you
2:25 - Best wetsuit for winter skiing??
4:00 - Warm water before you ski?
5:20 - Goal for Winter Skiing: Rhythm and Cadence?
6:05 - Take time off, or try to ski through the winter?
8:05 - What are your long term goals?
8:25 - Under-Recovery: (Mental and Physical Burnout) Biggest deciding factor on whether you SHOULD take time off or not.
10:25 - If your goal is massive improvement, don’t be afraid to ski throughout the winter (if possible) as long as you’re listening to your body and mind.
10:40 - Rob: In-season vs Off-season priorities.
11:30 - Reasonable expectations for skiing through winter
13:00 - How to adjust for skiing in Cold Water.
17:30 - Freeskiing in the Winter?
18:25 - Athletic Stance and Rhythm
19:10 - Fin tweaks for cold water??
This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast"
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fpm-podcast/id1662222659
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPWjzPUSn1XJNAMHEU23h
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk4NDcxL2ZlZWQ
https://www.FlowPointMethod.com
22 min
January 22, 2023Ep 4: BallOfSpray Questions - What's holding you back from next 6 Buoys & Joel Howley
On Today's Episode, its a BOS episode...where Rob and Marcus take a few questions from BallOfSpray's forum. // WE APOLOGIZE in advance, as one of our microphones died in the middle (5:20 mark) so hopefully the degraded sound doesn't cause too much of an issue for everyone out there.
1. What's the thing that's holding you back from the next 6 buoys?
2. What's the special thing that Joel Howley does? See the Show Notes below, and please subscribe and share if you like what you hear!
1:00 - Rob: POSITION is holding me back from more buoys!
2:30 - MB: More Dynamic Movement into wakes could help Rob manage outbound swing better
3:35 - MB: Most people lose Rope Load from centerline out...
4:05 - MB/Rob: What you do from Buoy to Centerline is the biggest potential gain for most skiers.
5:00 - MB: The more you squat on the ski, the more your weight goes back and the less efficient and powerful you can be.
5:20 - // AUDIO ISSUES, Sorry! //
5:40 - What's the one special thing that Joel Howley does?
Thanks for listening! Remember to shoot us comments with feedback on what you wanna hear us talk about in future episodes!
This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast"
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fpm-podcast/id1662222659
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPWjzPUSn1XJNAMHEU23h
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk4NDcxL2ZlZWQ
Thanks to John Horton at https://ballofspray.com for curating and maintaining a killer site for all things competitive water skiing!
https://www.FlowPointMethod.com
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