Gen Pop Programming, Flywheel Training and Breathing Exercises (October Q&A)

We’re BAAAACCCKKKKK!

It’s been a hot minute since I did a Q&A; episode, but we’ve got some great questions this time around.

With topics ranging from breathing exercises, to developing training programs for gen pop athletes, to my thoughts on flywheel training, we cover a ton of ground in this episode.

So enough from me – let’s do it!

If it’s possible, this was my best and the worst off-season of all-time…and that’s the best way I can explain it! – MR

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

* What’s new in my life, kiddo birthdays, and ALL of the travel.

* A cool, upcoming event you’re going to want to learn more about!

* Reflections on my 23rd year of coaching

* What I did well this off-season, and some areas I really need to improve on next year

* My goals for the 2024 basketball off-season

* Why I blew up and streamlined all of our Instagram accounts

* How I categorize exercises like chops and lifts, and where they fit into my programming

* How I design and layout training programs for gen pop athletes

* Why it’s so important to have real goals for gen pop athletes – even if the deadlines are somewhat artificial

* Where I use breathing exercises in my workouts

* How the rationale changes if you using breathing exercises pre- vs. post-workout

* My thoughts on flywheel training, and if it can replace traditional free weights

* Dealing with and giving feedback to difficult coaches

* Where should mobility and stability exercises fit into a program

* My thoughts on Harry Mack

Related Links:

* Podcasts Mentioned

* Alex Natera on Athletic Assessments, Isometric Training and Repeat Power Ability

* Mark Fisher on Unicorns, Ninjas and Business Success

* Updated Instagram Pages:

* Robertson Training Systems

* IFAST Basketball

* IFAST Gym

* Show Sponsors

* Hawkin Dynamics

* Exerfly

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