Keiser Human Performance Podcast

In this episode, Gabe Derman sits down with Trent Salo, founder of The Tendon Lab and a physical therapist, tendon researcher, and former professional basketball performance specialist. Trent breaks down the different domains of tendon health and the value each provides when assessing and developing tendon capacity.

The conversation explores tendon structure and function, load management, assessment, and the role of strength and power in tendon training. Drawing from his experience in professional basketball and current work at The Tendon Lab, Trent shares how these principles can be applied across the continuum from rehabilitation to high-level performance, and where he sees tendon training and research heading in the future.

Connect with Trent on Instagram: @TheTendonLab @TrentSalo @traversecitytendonsummit

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In this episode, Gabe Derman sits down with Trent Salo, founder of The Tendon Lab and a physical therapist, tendon researcher, and former professional basketball performance specialist. Trent breaks down the different domains of tendon health and the value each provides when assessing and developing tendon capacity.

The conversation explores tendon structure and function, load management, assessment, and the role of strength and power in tendon training. Drawing from his experience in professional basketball and current work at The Tendon Lab, Trent shares how these principles can be applied across the continuum from rehabilitation to high-level performance, and where he sees tendon training and research heading in the future.

Connect with Trent on Instagram: @TheTendonLab @TrentSalo @traversecitytendonsummit

https://www.traversecitytendonsummit.com/

View our entire podcast library: https://resources.keiser.com/podcast

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In this episode, Gabe Derman sits down with Trent Salo, founder of The Tendon Lab and a physical therapist, tendon researcher, and former professional basketball performance specialist. Trent breaks down the different domains of tendon health and the value each provides when assessing and developing tendon capacity.

The conversation explores tendon structure and function, load management, assessment, and the role of strength and power in tendon training. Drawing from his experience in professional basketball and current work at The Tendon Lab, Trent shares how these principles can be applied across the continuum from rehabilitation to high-level performance, and where he sees tendon training and research heading in the future.

Connect with Trent on Instagram: @TheTendonLab @TrentSalo @traversecitytendonsummit

https://www.traversecitytendonsummit.com/

View our entire podcast library: https://resources.keiser.com/podcast

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In this episode, Pauline Pompei from Exos shares her insights on how NBA athletes approach their off-season training, focusing on health, movement capacity, and mental readiness. She discusses practical strategies for assessing athlete needs, designing effective training programs, and fostering athlete buy-in.

Connect with Pauline on Instagram: @pauline.pompei

Connect with Exos on Instagram @ExosEducation @exossports @team_exos

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In this episode, Pauline Pompei from Exos shares her insights on how NBA athletes approach their off-season training, focusing on health, movement capacity, and mental readiness. She discusses practical strategies for assessing athlete needs, designing effective training programs, and fostering athlete buy-in.

Connect with Pauline on Instagram: @pauline.pompei

Connect with Exos on Instagram @ExosEducation @exossports @team_exos

View our entire podcast library: https://resources.keiser.com/podcast

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In this episode of the Keiser Human Performance Podcast, Gabe Derman sits down with Sean Freitas, Founder Project Wellbeing in Las Vegas, to explore what it truly means to create "Real Human Development."

Project Wellbeing has built one of the most comprehensive human performance ecosystems in the industry, bringing together strength and conditioning, sports medicine, physical therapy, recovery, performance testing, and advanced technology under one roof. Sean shares the vision behind creating an integrated model where every discipline works together to deliver personalized, long-term results for each client.

The conversation dives into the importance of assessments, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across departments, while highlighting how technology—including Keiser pneumatic equipment—supports individualized programming and performance. Sean also discusses the role of emotional intelligence, leadership, community, and culture in helping people not only perform better, but live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Whether you're a coach, clinician, business owner, or simply passionate about human performance, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of integrated health, wellness, and performance.

Connect with Sean and Project Wellbeing:

Website: https://www.projectwellbeing.co/ Instagram: @projectwellbeingllc

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In this episode of the Keiser Human Performance Podcast, Gabe Derman sits down with Sean Freitas, Founder Project Wellbeing in Las Vegas, to explore what it truly means to create "Real Human Development."

Project Wellbeing has built one of the most comprehensive human performance ecosystems in the industry, bringing together strength and conditioning, sports medicine, physical therapy, recovery, performance testing, and advanced technology under one roof. Sean shares the vision behind creating an integrated model where every discipline works together to deliver personalized, long-term results for each client.

The conversation dives into the importance of assessments, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across departments, while highlighting how technology—including Keiser pneumatic equipment—supports individualized programming and performance. Sean also discusses the role of emotional intelligence, leadership, community, and culture in helping people not only perform better, but live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Whether you're a coach, clinician, business owner, or simply passionate about human performance, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of integrated health, wellness, and performance.

Connect with Sean and Project Wellbeing:

Website: https://www.projectwellbeing.co/ Instagram: @projectwellbeingllc

Stay connected with Keiser:

Instagram: @keiserfitness

Twitter/X: @keiserfitness

Facebook: @keiserfitness

LinkedIn: Keiser Corporation

Keiser Fitness Website: https://www.keiser.com/

In this episode of the Keiser Human Performance Podcast, Gabe Derman sits down with Sean Freitas, Founder Project Wellbeing in Las Vegas, to explore what it truly means to create "Real Human Development."

Project Wellbeing has built one of the most comprehensive human performance ecosystems in the industry, bringing together strength and conditioning, sports medicine, physical therapy, recovery, performance testing, and advanced technology under one roof. Sean shares the vision behind creating an integrated model where every discipline works together to deliver personalized, long-term results for each client.

The conversation dives into the importance of assessments, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across departments, while highlighting how technology—including Keiser pneumatic equipment—supports individualized programming and performance. Sean also discusses the role of emotional intelligence, leadership, community, and culture in helping people not only perform better, but live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Whether you're a coach, clinician, business owner, or simply passionate about human performance, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of integrated health, wellness, and performance.

Connect with Sean and Project Wellbeing:

Website: https://www.projectwellbeing.co/ Instagram: @projectwellbeingllc

Stay connected with Keiser:

Instagram: @keiserfitness

Twitter/X: @keiserfitness

Facebook: @keiserfitness

LinkedIn: Keiser Corporation

Keiser Fitness Website: https://www.keiser.com/

In this episode of the Keiser Human Performance Podcast, Gabe Derman sits down with legendary performance coach Randy Huntington, whose coaching career spans more than four decades and includes work with world record holders and Olympic medalists such as Willie Banks, Mike Powell, and Su Bingtian. Randy shares the lessons he's learned coaching some of the fastest and most powerful athletes in history and explains why the calf complex has become one of the most important—and often overlooked—areas in performance training.

The conversation explores the role of the ankle and plantarflexors in speed, acceleration, and force production, and how Randy's understanding of lower-leg function evolved throughout his career. He also discusses his first experiences with the Keiser Seated Calf Press, what makes pneumatic resistance unique, and how the machine became an important part of his training system with elite athletes.

From improving stiffness, power, and acceleration to enhancing performance across multiple sports, Randy explains how targeted calf training can influence athletic outcomes. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Achilles injuries and the impact of surfaces and footwear.

In this episode of the Keiser Human Performance Podcast, Gabe Derman sits down with legendary performance coach Randy Huntington, whose coaching career spans more than four decades and includes work with world record holders and Olympic medalists such as Willie Banks, Mike Powell, and Su Bingtian. Randy shares the lessons he's learned coaching some of the fastest and most powerful athletes in history and explains why the calf complex has become one of the most important—and often overlooked—areas in performance training.

The conversation explores the role of the ankle and plantarflexors in speed, acceleration, and force production, and how Randy's understanding of lower-leg function evolved throughout his career. He also discusses his first experiences with the Keiser Seated Calf Press, what makes pneumatic resistance unique, and how the machine became an important part of his training system with elite athletes.

From improving stiffness, power, and acceleration to enhancing performance across multiple sports, Randy explains how targeted calf training can influence athletic outcomes. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Achilles injuries and the impact of surfaces and footwear.