control yourself with dr andreo spina

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Spina sits down for a conversation with elite performance coach Dewey Nielsen.  Dewey has lectured world-wide on the topics of human movement optimization, mobility development, endurance training, and more.  He has also worked with and consulted for a number of professional sports organizations in the MLB, NBA, NFL, UFC, etc., and is highly sought out by professional athletes.  In addition, Dewey is a long time Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt instructor, and experienced rock/mountain climber and Alpinist, endurance gravel cyclist…former touring musician…and one hell of a knowledgeable coffee enthusiast. The number of topics covered on this podcast are too many mention but include – programming for elite endurance athletes, the physiology of endurance conditioning, the evolution of sapiens as an endurance dependent species, creating a suitable aerobic base, training recovery strategies, teaching philosophies and training principles in BJJ, verbal and tactile cueing for enhancing motor learning, the pitfalls of human consciousness, and many, many more.

In this white-board session, Dr. Spina sits down to discuss a question that is vital to the understanding of any process but especially as it pertains to human optimization - What are your training goals?  Do you want to build tissue/muscle? Increase power? Develop greater strength? Are you rehabbing an injury? Do you want to get better at a particular task? Regardless of the answer, we then have to ask - Where should I begin? Listen as Dre explains why the specificity of your answer will directly influence your ability to create lasting biological and neurological change in the bodies of clients, patients, or yourselves. Topics covered in this episode include; understanding Max effort vs Dynamic effort inputs, the pitfalls of pattern training, the anatomy and physiology of muscular contraction, the all-or-none principal of contraction, programming desires vs time constraints, programming for combat sport athletes, and many more. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss an episode. If you have the time, please leave us a review.

Dr. Michael Chivers, a sports specialist chiropractor and instructor in Functional Range Systems, shares insights from his extensive work with professional athletes. They delve into vital topics like range of motion, emphasizing its role in injury prevention and performance. The conversation critiques traditional soft tissue therapy and discusses the importance of active range versus passive flexibility. Chivers also touches on yoga's relevance in sports and how injury history can shape an athlete's potential, advocating for a nuanced approach to training and rehabilitation.

Dr. Roger Menta, a sports-specialist chiropractor and competitive triathlete, dives into fascinating insights on soft tissue therapy and mechanotransduction. He discusses the role of force application in training and therapy, strategies for injury prevention in endurance athletes, and the significance of tailored movement for joint health. The conversation also touches on the importance of low-intensity training, the effects of aging on physical performance, and how weight changes impact athletic capacity. A blend of science and personal anecdotes makes for an engaging listen!

Professional bodybuilding experts Seth Shaw and John Quint discuss exercise selection, force-velocity relationship, competition nutrition, Functional Range Conditioning & Kinstretch, tissue growth, muscle physiology, increasing muscle mass, and the Conjugate methodology.

Joel Gerson, a trailblazer in Canadian MMA with over 30 years of experience, teams up with Mark Brunswick, the Director of Operations for Functional Range Systems. They discuss the evolution of judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, highlighting growing training philosophies and importance of self-defense. The duo delves into the mental game of pain tolerance, sharing insights on performance and flexibility in grappling. They challenge traditional warm-up routines and the relationship between strength training and jiu-jitsu skills. This episode is packed with wisdom for aspiring martial artists!

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Spina sits down with his friend and colleague Dr. Shawn Thistle, founder of RRS Education to discuss a number of topics including the philosophy of science, the application of scientific literature to daily clinical practice, the consequences of misinformation, how to consume research, and other topics. The also touch on the current state of literature on a number of topics including musculoskeletal medicine, strength & conditioning, posture, joint health, soft-tissue treatment application, pain science, and many more.  Follow: Dr. Andreo Spina @drandreospina Dr. Shawn Thistle https://www.shawnthistle.com/ For more information on upcoming seminars, visit us at www.functionalanatomyseminars.com