Gary Gray is widely known throughout the movement and rehabilitation industry as the “Father of Function.” He is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Content Creator of Gray Institute® and GIFT (Gray Institute for Functional Transformation), the organization he built more than four decades ago in Adrian, Michigan, originally as a physical therapy clinic, performance training facility, and educational institution. Gary is the originator of Applied Functional Science® (AFS), a discipline he developed alongside Dr. David Tiberio that reframes the human body as an integrated chain reaction rather than a collection of isolated parts.

Over his career, Gary has worked with elite athletes including Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, and his teaching has shaped a generation of clinicians and coaches across the sports medicine and performance industries. His contributions to the field earned him the John H.P. Maley Award for Outstanding Contributions to Leadership in Research from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Gary also founded Free2Play® (Free2Play Academy, Inc.®), a non-profit organization that uses movement to transform the lives of children around the world.

Links:

https://grayinstitute.com

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In this episode, Eric and Mike break down Strength & Conditioning at the High School Level

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Keith Burns is an experienced Lecturer and Strength and Conditioning Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the health and human performance industry. Passionate and skilled in translating complex concepts of human movement into tangible learning experiences, allows him to lead, teach, and develop the next generation of health and human performance professionals.

In addition to his faculty position, he continues to coach athletes at the amateur, collegiate, professional, and international level having recently worked with the Puerto Rico Lacrosse Senior Women’s National Team as they prepared for the World Lacrosse Championships in Towson, Maryland in July of 2022 and the Women’s U-19 Team in 2019.

Keith has co-authored two books, is a member of the NJ State Advisory Board for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and is an invited peer-reviewer for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (NSCA). Additionally, he is a Peer Reviewer for the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE).

He received his Master of Science (MS) in Human Movement from Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University and completed a Graduate Certificate in Tactical Performance & Resiliency from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina.

Links:

https://www.raritanval.edu/academic-programs/academic-departments/health-science

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-burns-41770565/

SPECIAL: Where Pain, Fitness and Performance Meet Vol.4

Doctor’s Orders: The Role of Exercise in Medicine with Behnad Honarbakhsh

Behnad Honarbakhsh is the founder of FIT TO TRAIN Human Performance Systems Inc. in Vancouver British Columbia. He is a practicing clinician having worked at several sports therapy clinics. Behnad was the former Director of Physical Therapy for the Vancouver Canucks NHL Hockey Club, and continues to consult with the team. He was a program coordinator and continues to consult at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of Kinesiology as well as UBC’s Varsity Athletics. Behnad has consulted with various university and professional sports teams at national and professional levels, including teams and athletes in the NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL, CFL and MLS.

He is a senior instructor for Functional Movement Systems and on the advisory board for Functional Movement Systems and RacquetfitTM. Behnad graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK) in Exercise Science, a Master of Physical Therapy (MPT), and a degree in Osteopathy Manual Practice (DOMP) from the Canadian School of Osteopathy. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, has completed a graduate certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy at Curtin University (Perth, Australia), certified through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (CAFCI), and trained in Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) through the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain.

Links:

https://fittotrain.com/your-team/behnad-honorbakhsh

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behnad4/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behnad.honarbakhsh/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behnad-honarbakhsh- 897b99a4/?originalSubdomain=ca

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In this episode, Eric and Mike break down Cardio Programming & Energy System Development

Defining Energy Systems and Significance of Each

o Specificity – Classifications and Labels

o Health vs Performance vs Body Composition

o Tracking and Monitoring

o The 4 Variables

o The 4 Rules

o Structural Cost, Quality Control and Timing

Testing and Measures

o VO2Max

o Max Heart Rate

o Heart Rate Recovery

o MAS

o Legs vs Lungs

Low Intensity Programming

o Zone 2 / MAF Method

o Efficiency

o Realistic Minimums

o HICT

Moderate Intensity Programming

o The Deadly Middle o Tempo Lifting

High Intensity Programming

o The “Tabata” Myth

o A+A, Glycolytic, Power Intervals, “V02 Max Training”

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During his two decades in private practice and beyond, Dr. Maffetone has been a respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, bringing the latest advances to health-care professionals around the world. He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and biofeedback. Dr. Maffetone has worked with endurance athletes of all types, professional baseball and football players, adventurers, NASCAR drivers, and Olympic medalists in a variety of sports. Outside the sports arena, Dr. Maffetone has coached a variety of people in the entertainment field, including musicians James Taylor and Johnny Cash, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and producer Rick Rubin, and has also provided a system of success for some of the world’s top business executives as well as the United States military.

Dr. Maffetone’s research has been reported in newspapers, magazines and other media around the world, including Huffington Post, The Today Show, Men’s Health, CNN, Readers Digest and The Atlantic magazine.

Links:

https://maffetonemusic.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090515596922

Twitter/X: https://x.com/DrPhilMaffetone

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SPECIAL: Where Pain, Fitness and Performance Meet Vol.3

How Your Anatomy and Structure Impacts Rehab Programming with Dr. Kathy Dooley

Bio:

Dr. Dooley is a chiropractor, practicing in midtown Manhattan and Denver and Boulder, CO. Dr. Dooley is an anatomy instructor at two New York City medical schools, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medical College.

She is also an adjunct instructor at New York University’s College of Dentistry and a visiting professor for Saint George’s University Medical School in Grenada, West Indies. She is also the founder of Immaculate Dissection and a lead instructor for the seminar series, NeuroKinetic Therapy and for Somatic Senses Education. She writes for her own website, drdooleynoted.com. She is also former reviewer for the scientific journal Clinical Anatomy

Links:

https://drdooleynoted.com

www.immaculatedissection.com

@immaculatedissection on Instagram

Email: [email protected]

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Hewitt Tomlin is the co-founder of TeamBuildr and he currently oversees Sales, Marketing & Customer Success. Since 2012, TeamBuildr’s strength and conditioning software has led the industry, trusted by more than 5,000 programs in 30 countries and closing in on $10M in annual revenue as a fully bootstrapped company.

Hewitt is also a former D1 starting quarterback and has a passion for the organization of strength training, team building and youth development as a legitimate and sustainable business and profession.

Links:

https://www.teambuildr.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambuildr

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/teambuildr-llc/

Twitter/ X – https://x.com/teambuildr

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Missy Mitchell-McBeth is a speaker, writer and consultant who has been involved in strength and conditioning for over the last two decades, with a focus on volleyball. She is currently the Director of Sports Performance at a Volleyball Club, but previously she worked as a Division I Strength & Conditioning Coach, a Full-Time High School Strength Coach and Consultant for Collegiate & High School Volleyball Programs, as well as a High School Volleyball

Coach Missy’s mission is to provide strength and conditioning resources to help coaches, parents, and athletes unlock players’ full potential. She is the creator of the book Developmental to Division 1: Strength & Conditioning for the Volleyball Athlete, as well as the Volleyball Conditioning Online course.

Links:

https://missymitchellmcbeth.com

Twitter: https://x.com/missyMmcbeth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missymmcbeth/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Missy-Mitchell- McBeth/61558787987743/

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With years of experience working with world-class athletes and sports organizations, Dr. Jordan Shallow has cemented his role as a trusted voice in the fitness and performance industries. His expertise spans multiple domains—biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and injury prevention. Jordan’s unique approach blends scientific rigor with practical, real-world application, allowing him to tailor strategies that optimize both athletic performance and longevity.

Beyond his work with professional sports teams, Jordan is an educator, empowering coaches worldwide through Pre-Script and RX’D RADIO. His commitment to advancing the fitness industry has made him a sought-after consultant and speaker, known for his ability to distill complex topics into actionable insights.

Links:

https://themuscledoc.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Themuscledoc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themuscledoc

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