LEO Training: Strength & Conditioning | Endurance | Health | Performance | Injury Prevention | Joe DeLeo

As I continue with my ramp up towards the Rio Olympics this week's guest will be another individual with a rowing background: Adam Kreek.

Adam Kreek is a 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist. He is also a journalist, adventurer, and social entrepreneur.

During his 13-year rowing career, Adam won over 60 medals, including 43 gold medal performances.  In 2013, Adam made the first ever attempt to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to America, the subject of the NBC Dateline Documentary, Capsized.

Adam is a Journalist with CBC Sports and writes about health, wellness and strategies for peak performance.  An engineer by training, Adam Chairs the Board of Directors of Greasecycle, a Biodiesel start-up company on Vancouver Island.  Adam is also a Champion with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, an organization dedicated to bettering health through science-based strategies.

Adam holds a degree in Geotechnical Engineering and Hydrology from Stanford University.

Adam and his team at Kreek Speak have found their purpose: to offer relevant, powerful, and transformative teaching on Personal Leadership and effective Teamwork.  The method?  Communicate key lessons on high performance, framed in compelling narratives and supported by cutting edge research. This formula changes perspectives, behaviours and ultimately, organizational culture.

Here's what you will learn in this episode:

• Adam's work on an oil rig
• Attending University of Victoria
• 2004 Olympics
• Stanford University
• Build to 2008 Olympics
• Cross Atlantic Ocean Row
• Adam's work as a journalist, speaker, and ambassador
• Open water rowing vs. rowing
• Establishing a habit
• How long it takes to adapt
• Dynamic vs. static rowing machines
• Rowing Injuries
• "The goal remains but the path has changed"
• Martin McElroy vs. Mike Spracklen
• Sarah Black
• His current work and business

• Kreek Speak (Website)
• Adam Kreek (Twitter)
• Adam Kreek (Instagram)
• Adam Kreek's talk on " I seek failure"
• "Flexibility, mobility drives results for top athletes"

This week's guest on the LEO Training Podcast is Marino Basic. Marino is the owner of Basic Gym One and Id Est CrossFit in Zagreb. He is a lecturer on Faculty of Kinesiology and Fitness Academy in Zagreb. Fitness coach in tennis camps of Croatian Tennis Association, Nacional Croatian Ski Team and Strength Coach of American Top Team Zagreb. Marino was also featured in Men's Health Croatia (writer and editor of fitness section) and author of Men's Health book, "Get your Muscles with Bodyweight Training“. He was on the cover page of Men's Health Croatia for November 2015.

Marino works with a wide variety of athletes including MMA fighters, tennis players, and rowers. His most well known clients are the Sinkovic Brothers, the favorites to win the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

His facility, Basic Gym One, is taking a more comprehensive approach to training. On his staff is a physical therapist and a mental coach who helps athletes work on the psychological side of the sport.

Here are some of Marino's other credentials:

Education:

• Graduated on Faculty of Kinesiology of University of Zagreb
• Phd student at Faculty of Kinesiology in Zagreb
• CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
• Kettlebell StrongFirst Level 1 Instructor (Sfg I)
• FMS (Functional Movement Screening – Level 1)
• Original Strength Level 1
• SAQ (Performance Sport Movement Award – PSM)
• Bulgarian Bag Suples Fit
• Power Plate Level 1
• UEFA A football coach

Here is what you will learn in this interview:

• Marino's journey into health and strength & conditioning
• His PhD thesis on plyometrics
• His approach to his athletes and the philosophy at Basic Gym One
• His work with the Sinkovic Brothers
• Training protocols for endurance athletes and the importance of a low rep scheme
• and more!

• www.marinobasic.com
• www.basicgymone.com  
• www.sportskitrening.hr r
• facebook.com/marino.basic 
• facebook.com/marinobasic.page
• facebook.com/idestcrossfit
• Instagram

In Episode 026 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview my mentor and friend Brent Morehouse. Brent and I cover a ton of amazing content in this episode. Let me tell you a little bit more about Brent before we head to the show summary.

Brent Morehouse, M.S, SFG II, FMS-2, is a strength and conditioning professional who, for almost twenty years, has devoted his life to helping people improve their lives, job, duty and sport through achieving optimal health and fitness. He is the owner of Morehouse|HFC, where he teaches his students how to resolve injuries and achieve more with their bodies by developing a greater sense of “movement awareness.” With Master’s degree in exercise science, he understands how to apply the latest research in areas of sports medicine, sports psychology, and strength and conditioning to his programs. Throughout Brent’s career he has focused predominantly on: youth athletic development, masters (40+) athletes, rebuilding broken athletes, and helping people overcome chronic lumbopelvic pain and dysfunction.

Morehouse is an Exercise Physiologist with a primary focus on performance enhancement, corrective exercise, and metabolic conditioning. In 2000 he received his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Penn State University, and in 2010 earned his Master’s of Science Degree from East Stroudsburg University. His professional training and certifications have come from the Equinox Fitness Training Institute, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Functional Movement Systems, and StrongFirst. He’s an expert in assessing movement and the diagnosis of dysfunctional movement patterns to explain the probable cause to chronic injury, nonspecific pain, and suboptimal sports performance.

Brent has been studying the the science and practice of kettlebell lifting for almost ten years. He has personally instructed hundreds of individuals how to properly apply kettlebell training to achieve their goals. As a certified StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor (SFG II) and ranked Kettlebell Sport competitor (Rank 2 AKA, Ketacademy), he uses the kettlebell as a tool to correct muscle imbalances and dysfunctional movement patterns, as well as a tool to enhance one's strength capacity and athletic potential. Brent has dedicated himself to presenting the precise ways kettlebells are to be used, to health and fitness professionals, athletes, law enforcement and military operators, and everyday people.

Here is what you will learn in this episode:

• Brent's background into the health and fitness industry from Equinox in NYC to Peak Performance to Syracuse, NY
• His education and background in motor control and motor learning
• Roots in Allentown PA and racing at the Velodrome
• CAT 1 Cyclist and 7 time national medalist
• Brent's journey to the kettlebell using it in both rehabilitation and performance settings
• Preparation and experience at SFG II led by Chief SFG Brett Jones
• Pre-requisites you must have for the Level II certification
• Hardstyle training and Girevoy Sport Training and how they can benefit one another

Morehouse HFC (Facebook)

The Big Bell Theory

• In Episode 025 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview IronTamer Dave Whitley. Dave is a Master StrongFirst Instructor, motivational speaker, and performing OldTime Strongman.

  In this episode Dave and I cover a ton of ground in our interview. Here is what you will learn in this episode:

  • Dave's background and beginnings with strength training
  • Dave's inspiration and following Lou Ferrigno's Incredible Hulk
  • Old Time Strongmen Eugene Sandow and Arthur Saxon
  • Dave's journey to the kettlebell and experience with Girevoy Sport
  • Bud Jeffries
  • Dennis Rogers
  • Dissolve the Limit
  • Superhuman You
  • The mindset of Old Time Strongmen and "being in the moment"
  • The Mighty Atom
  • Wim Hof Method
  • and much more!
  Show Notes:
  • Iron Tamer (website)
  • Iron Tamer (Instagram)
  • Iron Tamer (Twitter)
  • Iron Tamer (Facebook)
  • Superhuman You
  • Taming the Bent Press

In Episode 024 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview my good friend Mack Lemmon. Mack is the general manager of Stanley Steemer, a triathlete, and an entrepreneur. What makes Mack pretty incredible is the fact that he holds down a 60 hour a week job while dedicating and committing his time to training for half and full Ironman triathlons.

Here's what you will learn in this episode:

• "Long Term Consistency Trumps Short term intensity" - Bruce Lee
• Mack's Background and journey from being a bodybuilder to a triathlete
• His work at Stanley Steemer and how he prioritizes his training around his job
• Why everyone can achieve their athletic goals and potential by staying focused on the most important thing.
• and much more!

Mack Lemmon (Instagram)

In Episode 023 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview Dr. Michael Hartle, Chief SFL and Master SFG of StrongFirst. This is a special Father's Day episode and Dr. Hartle was accompanied by his son Marcus. We had a ton of fun and it was great getting a father/son perspective in this episode!

Let me tell you a little bit more about Dr. Hartle.

Dr. Michael Hartle is a chiropractic physician, a board-certified Clinical Nutritionist (DACBN), a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), the Chief SFL Barbell Instructor and Master SFG (Kettlebell) Instructor with StrongFirst, and an Active Release Technique (ART) provider since 1995. He is also the co-developer of the StrongFirst SFL Barbell Certification.

Raised in the frozen tundra known as Minnesota, he once lived in Hawai’i while his father was stationed at Pearl Harbor during Vietnam. He has been practicing in Fort Wayne, Indiana for the last 21 years. A former nationally-ranked powerlifter, who has won several national titles with USA Powerlifting, Dr. Michael is also the former Chairman and founder of the Sports Medicine Committee of USA Powerlifting (USAPL). He was the Head Coach of the USAPL World Bench Press Team for eight years, with the team winning the 2004 World Championship Team Title.

His best competition lifts are 705lb squat, 535lb bench press, and 635lb deadlift with a best combined total of the three lifts of 1,840lbs in the 275lb weight class. For the last ten years, he has been playing semi-pro football, defensive tackle, and loving it! His football team, the Adams County Patriots, won the National AA Semi-Pro Football Championship in 2008!

He treats, trains and advises to all kinds of patients, from babies to the elderly, from youth athletes to NCAA student-athletes to professional athletes. He also coaches junior high football and track and field, volunteering his time for the last sixteen years. He has three sons and two grandchildren who keep him busy with their personal endeavors, including crawling, hockey, football, lacrosse, track and field, and of course, academics.

Here's what you will learn in this interview:

• Dr. Michael Hartle's background in strength and experience as a chiropractor and father.
• Debunking strength training myths for youth athletes
• Marcus's strength training program and the sports he plays
• Early sports specialization in youth athletics and the risks it poses
• The Rio 2016 Olympics and what events Dr. Hartle and Marcus will be following
• How Dr. Hartle would prep for the snatch test if he had been primarily training with the barbell
• How to design a program focusing on barbell and kettlebell lifts
• Dr. Hartle's preferred warm-up before a barbell session
• How the SFL fits within the StrongFirst curriculum
• and much more.

ChiroPower

When Tension is a Beautiful Thing

The Subtle But Essential Role of the Triceps Brachii in the Deadlift

300 Seconds: A Guide to Maximizing Your Rest Intervals

The Basics of the Barbell Front Squat

Using Barbells and Kettlebells Together

In Episode o22 of the LEO Training Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Todd Hargrove. Todd was  an attorney who then became a Feldenkrais practitioner, Rolfer, and author who started an evidence based blog at BetterMovement.org. The writing and content on that blog led Todd to author the book A Guide to Better Movement.

In this episode Todd and I go in depth in some of the material covered in his book and try to clear up some confusion regarding mobility, stability, and motor control. We also discuss in depth the nervous system.

Here is what you will learn in this episode:

• Todd's journey from attorney to Feldenkrais practitioner and Rolfer
• His book A Guide to Better Movement
• Stabilizers and Prime Movers
• Feldenkrais
• Parasitic tension
• Skill of relaxation
• Neuroplasticity
• Alex Hutchinson
• Focus and attention
• internal vs. external

Better Movement

Rolfing Seattle

A Guide to Better Movement (Book)

We're back with Episode 021 of the LEO Training Podcast. My guest for this episode is Dr. Matthew Rice. In this episode Dr. Rice and I discuss how he evaluates and assesses clients and patients in his clinic. This is wonderful insight for anyone who has experienced an injury or is looking to strength train with an individualized approach. Here is what you will learn in this episode:

• Dr. Rice and I sharing our training for SFG I
• Entry point into health, rehab, and fitness
• Overview of mobility, stability, and motor control
• How Dr. Rice evaluates and assesses his clients and patients
• Balance and proprioception training
• Using a cable machine and harness to train slings and fascial lines
• Bushidoni
• Thomas Myers' KMI
• Long Beach KB Club
• The Snatch Test at the SFG
• Single Leg Balance, Body Scan, and Janda Test
• Posture & Prehab
• FRC
• and more

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ChiropracticMovement.com

Matt Rice (Instagram)

Chiropractic Movement (Instagram)

We're back with Episode 020 of the LEO Training Podcast. This week's guest is Aleks Salkin. Aleks is a StrongFirst Level II Instructor and Original Strength Instructor. He takes a no nonsense approach to training and coaching. He helps busy professionals get leaner, stronger, and healthier with reasonable training and rational eating to achieve radical results.

Here's what you will learn in this episode:

• Alek's entry point in fitness
• The Original Strength System
• Why crawling is an amazing exercise and the carryover it has to strength
• How you can take crawling to the next level
• What are some of Alek's favorite bodyweight and kettlebell exercises that compliment one another
• How you can improve your military press through bodyweight training
• How bodyweight training can allow you to develop and full express your strength
• and more

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Aleks Salkin (Website)

Aleks Salkin (Facebook)

Aleks Salkin (Instagram)

We are back with Episode 019 of the LEO Training Podcast. Today’s guest is industry veteran, Tony Gentilcore. In this episode Tony and I discuss the importance of coaches having their own coach, training in the 60-80% range, and why strength is the foundation for everything.

Tony Gentilcore is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, located in Hudson, MA. He served as strength coach for eight years from 2007-2015 working with many elite athletes from varying sports (mostly baseball), but also had the opportunity to work with many clients in the general fitness population with varying abilities, injuries, and goals.

In addition Tony is a regular contributor to many reputable fitness publications such as Men's Health, Women's Health, T-Nation, BodyBuilding.com, and STACK. He also runs a successful website (TonyGentilcore.com) where he discusses lifting heavy things and his cat. Tony also hosts workshops with Dean Somerset focusing on the shoulder and hip. I’ll be sure to include a link to the upcoming workshops in the Show Notes.

Here is what you will learn in this episode:

• Tony and I discuss our shared past in Upstate NY and surviving the brutal winters
• Tony's background into the health and fitness industry
• Eric Cressey and Cressey Sports Performance
• Why strength is the base for everything else.
• The importance of the hip hinge
• Why it's important for every coach to have a coach
• Why training in the 60-80% range of 1RM is important for the long term
• Special considerations for rotational athletes
• Why Tony loves the deadlift and why it's such an important exercise
• and much more

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Tony Gentilcore (website)

Tony Gentilcore (Facebook)

Tony Gentilcore (Twitter)

Tony Gentilcore (Instagram)

Workshops with Dean Somerset