Discussing the art and science of optimal health, fitness and performance
Nick Winkelman is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. His primary role is to oversee the delivery and development of strength & conditioning and sports science across all national (Men and Women) and provincial teams (Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster). Before working for Irish Rugby, Nick was the […]
Gwen Lawrence has been named Best of Westchester, and featured in ESPN Magazine as “The Best Innovation In Sports Medicine” and to date has personally trained over 3,000 MLB, NFL, NHL, MLS, LPGA and NBA. Gwen’s unique combination of dance, massage therapy, and yoga training experience, coupled with her extensive […]
Jon Torine spent 17 years as a Strength Coach in the NFL starting with the Buffalo Bills and then 3 years later became the youngest head Strength & Conditioning Coach in the NFL when he was hired by the Indianapolis Colts, where he spent 14 years culminating with a […]
Alex Pleasic is the Athletic Performance Director for Varsity House Gym. She attended the University of Rhode Island where she completed her degree in Kinesiology and Health studies, as well as played 5 years of collegiate softball. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpleasic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pleasic-b45a12286/ Business of Strength Event: https://us.businessofstrength.com/attend
Mike Lyon is the Co- Founder of Pedestal Footwear. Pedestal Footwear is a company that specializes in ultra-durable, barefoot- style training footwear designed to enhance natural movement. Their products are made in the USA and have been featured in outlets like Men’s Health and MSNBC and are used by athletes […]
In this jam packed episode, Eric and Mike discuss the topic of “periodization” in training and how it’s principles can be used (or not) with modern day athletes: •Defining “Periodization”, Popular models and Phases •Challenges in real life •Adjusting for Adaptability and Resiliency •Time allotment for skill acquisition •Maintenance and […]
In this episode we discuss the considerations that trainers and coaches need to make in order to build high level training sessions, including: Pre-Session Planning -The restaurant with no menu or recipes -Logistics / Format / Layout / Equipment -Timing and Duration -Forecasting and Backcasting -Don’t be obligated to the […]
Angelo Gingerelli has helped thousands of student-athletes compete at the highest level of Division 1 athletics. As the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Seton Hall University since 2005 he regularly works with hundreds of men & women each year from a variety of sports and has been a key factor […]
Frank Dolan is the owner and founder of Sports and Fitness Performance in Islip, NY and has been a sports performance coach since 2001. During that time, he has trained youth, high school, college, and professional athletes from the ranks of MLB, the NBA, and the NHL. In 2014, he […]
Zac Cupples graduated from St. Ambrose University Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2011, completed an orthopedic residency in 2013. He has taken well over 100 continuing education courses and the bulk of his career studying and becoming certified in various lines of thought in fitness, rehab and performance. Zac […]