Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

2255: The Smart Way to Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula

01.22.2024 - By Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug EggePlay

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The difference between how he applies or approaches training his athletes vs. how other athletes try to improve speed, power, and performance. (2:39) It’s a family business! His background in the training space. (4:52) The components that contribute to speed and how you train for it. (6:47) Fatigue is the enemy. (8:19) “If there’s a PR done in practice, you’re done with that session immediately.” (11:08) Getting the client to adapt to the philosophy. (15:49) The power of the central nervous system. (18:26) How a warmup looks for one of his athletes. (21:21) How the assessment process changes with various levels of athlete. (26:00) Sleep is the #1 supplement. (28:10) The fine line between using technology and simply kicking ass. (32:00) Building upon the foundation built over years of experience and great mentors. (35:03) The influence of various sports methods on how he programs. (37:18) The three most important exercises for football players. (39:20) The concept of ‘slack and contract’. (46:52) The big rocks to aim for when it comes to diet and nutrition. (50:08) What makes Christian McCaffrey so special? (52:44) The level of difference between high school, college, and professional athletes. (55:02) The mental attributes of top athletes that separate them. (59:25) Does he get more joy from training younger or pro athletes? (1:01:20) The work that goes into training a pro athlete. (1:02:57) “If you choose to do something, there is inherent risk in all of them.” (1:05:54) Top supplements for his athletes. (1:09:59) His favorite recovery tools. (1:11:57) How does he currently train? (1:13:12) Scaling his business to a mainstream audience. (1:16:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. January Promotion: New Year’s Resolutions Special Offers!! New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle Body | Transformation Bundle 2.0 Special Launch: Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course ** Promo code 200OFF at checkout for $200 off ** Sleep and Injury Risk Mind Pump #1180: Joe DeFranco On What Makes A Good Trainer, The Importance Of A Structured Warm-Up, The Role Of Genetics And MORE Hawkin Dynamics Husker Power - Strength and Conditioning - Training California moves closer to becoming first state to ban tackle football for kids under 12 Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Save $200 on the Pod Cover + FREE SHIPPING ** Speed Town Express Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Brian Kula (@kulasportsperformance) Instagram Website Christian McCaffrey (@christianmccaffrey) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Taylor Nelson-Cook (@tnelsoncook19) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram

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