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Nov 2024
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This Athlete Skips Pre-Workout Meals, He...

Dr. Shawn Baker
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CJ is a Doctor of Chiropractic, professional Asics athlete and a team USA Olympian in the 400 m hurdles. He also holds the American record in the indoor 400 m hurdles. He predominantly splits his time between his work in sports chiropractic, training for track and field, and sports recovery.

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Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer. 00:57 Introduction. 06:33 Diet, lifestyle changes, and academic success. 07:15 Olympic training over 19 years. 12:13 Experimenting with performance. 14:05 High-carb vs. high-protein diets. 15:31 Healthier diet for performance and academic success. 19:46 Prefer high-fat diet. 21:30 Athletes protested. 26:26 Adjust schedule for training. 28:01 Foot speed affects endurance. 31:47 Rehabilitation with balancing slow and fast twitch training. 32:38 Adapting training with prehab and heavier loads. 36:35 Olympic and championship cycle. 39:30 Experimenting with diet and training for performance. 42:04 Mental strength and neuroinflammation impact on performance. 45:51 Peers take note. 47:05 Future plans with chiropractic care and nutrition. 50:16 Where to find CJ.

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