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The long year of 2020 has presented an opportunity to be active in our wellness process and to realign our collective values to health and social awareness. With an emphasis on equality, collaboration and connection Jennifer discusses The Wellness District with her friend and colleague Dr. Lola Capps.
In this episode we discuss wellness on a collective level and how we plan to show up for our community to create ripples of health.
Topics of discussion:
Jennifer even shares inside knowledge about muscle testing and regenerative medicine.
The Wellness District
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Legendary neuromuscular physiologist, Dr. David Behm, headlines this exploration of neural adaptation. The term is ensconced in the fitness vernacular, but what, exactly, does it mean? Get ready for some true pearls of wisdom, as the team dives into motor control and specificity. They discuss Dr. Behm’s landmark research paper on intention, and wrap up with some suggestions on how trainers and strength coaches can best serve their clients. Prepare for enlightenment!
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Glossary
Action potential - The wavelike conduction of a neural impulse along a motor neuron, after continued stimulation of the cell reaches its firing threshold.
Agonist - The prime mover of an action, typically identified as a muscle, but may instead be an externally applied force, or gravity.
Antagonist - The opposition to the agonist. This may be a muscle, creating tension in the opposite direction of the agonist, an external force, or gravity.
EMG - Electromyography. A process of measuring muscle activity through the use of sensors placed on the skin (surface) or in the muscle (indwelling).
Henneman’s size principle - the principle which states that motor units are recruited sequentially, from small diameter, low tension, slow twitch, to large diameter, high tension, fast twitch.
Inertia - Resistance to change. Newton’s first law of motion states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
Isometric contraction - Tension is generated at a constant muscle length.
Isokinetic contraction - Tension is generated while at a constant velocity.
Neural adaptation - Adaptive changes in the nervous system after exposure to a specific stimulus, allowing for improved muscular activation for the purpose of refining voluntary coordinated movement
Rate of tension development - The rate at which tension is generated in muscles. Higher rates of tension development are associated with enhanced performance.
Recruitment - A term expressing the activation of motor units.
Spatial recruitment - A process whereby multiple motor units are recruited in order to develop graded tension.
Temporal recruitment - A process whereby individual motor units are activated repeatedly, at varying frequencies, in order to develop graded tension.
Triphasic EMG - A pattern of recorded EMG activity in which agonist activity is followed by antagonist activity, and then finally, a repeated agonist burst of activity in order to stabilize a joint or modify motion.
References
Behm, D.G. and Sale, D.G. (1993). Velocity specificity of resistance training. Sports Medicine. 15(6): 374-388.
Schwendel, P. and Thorland, W. (1992). Effect of traditional vs power resistance training on improvement of baseball batting velocity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 24(5, Supp) S137.
Szymanski, D.J. et al. (2007). Effect of torso rotational strength on angular hip, angular shoulder, and linear bat velocities of high school baseball players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(4): 1117-1125.
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The fitness industry has tried to wrongly convince you that checking off a list of exercises is the same as gaining and applying scientific knowledge…
Since you are here, you know that there is something more to gain by thinking for yourself and being empowered by fitness.
Fortunately, This interview with William McNeely is a tell-all on thinking fit and being fit with a god-centered/universal/ view on “Why You Should Exercise, Eat Healthy, and Die Anyway…”
This also so happens to be the title of his latest book.
He’s a godly family man that writes with a strong philosophy voice and lifts heavy weights in Uggs.
Buckle up, this is a deep conversation...
If you are a trainer, this episode will be an insight on balancing gym life and family life in a meaningful and spiritual way.
If you are an exercise enthusiast, this conversation will present something more than motivation in personal training and that the idea of hiring a personal trainer just to lose 10lbs is cutting yourself short.
If you are from our corner of the fitness world, you will enjoy how Jennifer and William indulge in the universal connection of oneness in physical strength to the beat of the spirit.
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Research, research everywhere, but no one stops to think! We’re intent on applying evidence-based methods, as we should, but does the evidence in a research study, or an interpretation of a study, always stand up to scrutiny? Will you simply accept what you read without question, or will you join us on a journey of wisdom through The Fine Print?
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Topics discussed in this episode:
Glossary
Abstract - A summary of a research paper that explains the hypothesis, methods, results and conclusions of the study
Hypothesis - A statement by the investigators of the study of what the study will demonstrate at the conclusion
Methods - A detailed explanation about the subjects, the tasks they performed, specific laboratory equipment used to collect data, investigative procedures and statistical analyses
Results - A tabular, and sometimes graphical, presentation of the research findings
Conclusion/Discussion - The investigators’ interpretation of their data, often editorialized, providing insights into how the data relate to their research question
Torque - A force whose tendency is to cause rotation
Axis of rotation - A point around which an object rotates
Predictive Biomechanical Model - An applied model used to predict the forces acting on a structure
Find the The Predictive Biomechanical Model here
References
Duffey, M. and Challis, J. (2011). Vertical and lateral forces applied to the bar during the bench press in novice lifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25(9): 2442-2447.
Santana, J.C, Vera-Garcia, F.J., McGill, S. (2007). A kinetic and electromyographic comparison of the standing cable press and the bench press. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(4): 1271–1279
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The fitness industry tried to convince you that a list of exercises is the same as gaining and applying scientific knowledge. Because you are here, you know that there is something more to gain by thinking for yourself and being empowered by fitness.
This interview with Grant Buchanan is a tell-all on thinking fit and being fit in a crowded marketplace of influencers and pop-culture nonsense.
If you are a trainer, this episode will be an insight on thinking for yourself and redefining functional training out of a neutral position.
If you are an exercise enthusiast, this conversation will present something more than motivation in personal training and that the idea of ‘being broken’ is flat out wrong and misleading.
If you are an Athletic Trainer or Strength & Conditioning Professional, this episode has some fun anecdotes about worthy certification and educational courses that don’t involve kettlebells and speed ladders.
Jennifer even discusses what she has learned from working with professional athletes in a one on one setting.
Topics of discussion:
Effective cueing techniques
Mindset of being broken vs taking our clients in an empowering direction
Grant’s story and interests as an Exercise Professional
Principles of active and critical thinking in fitness
Training tissues to expose weakness’
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Links of interest:
https://functionalanatomyseminars.com/find-a-provider/
https://www.instagram.com/coachbewk/
https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_simone_schwartz/
https://muscleactivation.com/
https://www.exerciseprofessional.com/
https://www.impactyourfitness.net/
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This is the 100th episode! To celebrate join Jennifer in honoring this work, what that goes into it and the growth all around.
First of all, Thank you so much for even listening to 1 minute of any of TFBF’s episodes.
This special episode covers Jennifer’s lessons learned from publishing 100 episodes, the 2021 vision for TFBF and 2021 Fitness forecast with Kat Zajac of Ascend Cycle and Ascend Lift Lab.
The trends of 2021 might just be the start of taking our strength and health seriously. We even bring up sustainable meat, the demise of CrossFit and how 2020 was a spotlight on a$sholes.
Please note: Jennifer's audio isn't to our perfect standards in the second half of the episode, but it's still a great episode that will benefit our audience greatly!
Links of interest:
the episode on building glutes featuring Kat
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/how-jenn-is-training-glutes-and-insights-on-building-muscle-for-women/
Jenn and Kat’s virtual happy hour from August 21 https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEKWFPrn95l/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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The conversation with Dr. Lori Quinn continues, and the group gets right at the heart of the matter. Do we actually need to apply corrective exercise techniques? Who wants to be constantly corrected, after all? Is what we’re seeing error, or normal intra-individual variability? And by the way, what’s wrong with error? Maybe it’s really beneficial for self-actualization. And in this episode, Dr. J and Dr. Quinn get into a friendly disagreement over essential coaching concepts. Listen in to hear the argument and so much more!
In this episode, we discuss
Glossary
Constrained Action Hypothesis - A theory proposed by Gabriele Wulf, Ph.D., in which an internal focus of attention constrains movements, while an externally applied focus results in more efficient and effective motion.
Corrective Exercise - A conceptual form of exercise designed to identify and correct incorrect or dysfunctional movement patterns through the application of prescribed exercises.
External cue - A cue that is given that directs a performer’s attention to an external point or object in the surrounding space.
Internal cue - A cue that is given that directs a performer’s attention to an internal anatomical process or sensation.
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In this installment, Dr. J and GG challenge a guiding principle of personal training, instructing specific, inviolable techniques.
Should we enforce movement rules and demand perfection - what’s perfect anyway? - or allow performers to self-organize and explore their own unique solutions?
Joining the conversation is Dr. Lori Quinn, director of the neurorehabilitation research lab at Teachers College, Columbia University. Together, they examine whether these conventions are empowering, or abolish our movement autonomy. After all, whose movement is it anyway?
In this episode:
Glossary
Augmented Feedback - Any feedback that is given to a performer in addition to proprioception, vision, taste, smell, or hearing
Variability - The inherent property of human systems that movements are not perfectly consistent, but vary both within and between repeated trials
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The FUN continues as Dr. Juris and Gregory peel away layers of the onion that is functional training. They change the narrative on what it means to be functional, and explore the various available tools and modalities that can help enhance function. They conclude by offering practical advice on designing truly functional solutions. Listen to what lies beneath!
In part two of this episode the duo cuts to the chase and gets down to what really matters. Ask yourself, when it comes to your strength and conditioning program, what actually matters? Does spending our time performing funambulist challenges result in meaningful improvements in performance? Or will improving strength, power and endurance ultimately make the difference? Hint (it’s the latter).
Dr. J and GG introduce work by Dr. Wayne Wescott that supports their perspective. GG shares a caveat to what makes an exercise functional from his perspective. Finally the guys wrap up with suggestions on how to successfully incorporate exercises, of all sorts, from ones that appear to mimic sporting activities to the most isolated, single joint movements into routines that will build your most effective fitness eco-system.
In this episode Dr J. and GG discuss:
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Here is part 1 of The F word
Glossary
Joint isolation - The practice by which the focus of an activity, or exercise, is on a single joint
Muscle Isolation - The practice by which an exercise is intended to activate a single muscle or muscle group
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One of the beautiful things about golf is that adjusting, learning and respecting the foundations are all constants. This two part conversation dives deep into aspects of golf foundations and unconventional, deep topics about improvement.
In the first episode we discussed the mobility and strength for golf. In this episode we focus on the real target which is going from confidence in the body to high performance.
This conversation uncovers. Trevor even discusses common mistakes that we make as golf enthusiasts in the attempt to improve our game.
Topics discussed:
If you are a golfer this episode will be an inside look to the mindset of a golf professional who works with players on tour and is a highly sought after instructor.
If you are a strength and conditioning or sport coach or trainer, this episode explores one of the most elusive and fun topics in human performance, the mental side of the game.
Trevor’s background:
Links of interest:
https://www.dormienetwork.com/home/news-and-reviews/blog/article/28
https://www.dormienetwork.com/ballyhack/
https://golf.bhrettmccabe.com/
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Trevor Salzman
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