Today’s guest is Boo Schexnayder. Irving “Boo” Schexnayder is a world-class coach and consultant with over 44 years of experience in track and field. Renowned for producing 26 NCAA Champions and 8 Olympic/World Championship medalists, he co-founded Schexnayder Athletic Consulting and founded the Track and Field Academy. A former LSU coach and USA Track and F ... Show More
Aug 14
476: Kathy Sierra on Movement Mastery in Horses, Humans, and Robots
Today’s guest is Kathy Sierra. Kathy Sierra is a computer scientist, author, and horse-movement innovator who bridges neuroscience, learning psychology, and equine training. Co-creator of the award-winning Head First programming series and founder of the JavaRanch community, she ... Show More
1h 42m
Aug 7
475: Tim Riley on Intuitive Speed and Strength Training Concepts
Today’s guest is Tim Riley. Tim Riley is the Director of Sports Performance at Kollective in Austin, where he leads one of the nation’s top NFL off‑season training programs and works with elite athletes across the NFL, NBA, PLL, and AVP. He also serves as a Lead Performance Coach ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2025
How to Increase Your Speed, Mobility & Longevity with Plyometrics & Sprinting | Stuart McMillan
My guest is Stuart McMillan, a renowned track and field coach who has trained dozens of Olympic medalists, professional athletes, and team coaches across a diverse range of sports. We discuss how to use plyometric work to improve mobility, strength, posture, and overall health. W ... Show More
3h 1m
Sep 2024
Mastering Movement and Biomechanics | Dr. Jordan Shallow
Building Muscle, Preventing InjuryIn this episode we sit down with Dr. Jordan Shallow, chiropractor, strength and conditioning coach, and founder of Prescript. Dr. Shallow works with top athletes from the NFL, NHL, UFC, and more, helping them stay injury-free and perform at their ... Show More
1h 42m
Apr 2025
265: Why Sprint and Jump Training Transforms Every Athlete
In this week's episode of the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves welcomes performance coach Michael Fennell, who brings over 22 years of experience in athletics coaching, specialising in long jump and sprints. Michael shares his journey from athlete to coach, includin ... Show More
30m 33s
Jan 2024
2255: The Smart Way to Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula
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 ... Show More
1h 23m
Jul 14
How to Train Like an Athlete - With NBA Trainer Cory Schlesinger
Whether you’re a gym rat, parent, or a professional athlete, we can all find ways to maximize our performance and use our bodies more efficiently. On today’s show, you’re going to gain insights into the world of sports training and performance and how it can improve your strength ... Show More
1h 16m
Aug 2024
Aerobic Threshold and the Benefits of Zone 3 with John Davis, PhD
In today's running culture, people can't stop talking about Zone 2 running. But what about Zone 3? John Davis is an author, running coach, former collegiate runner, and an expert in human performance with a focus on biomechanics. He ran at Carleton College before getting a PhD in ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2025
Strength Training for Kids & Building Lifelong Movement Skills
In this episode, I discuss the importance of exercise, specifically strength training, for kids. With growing concerns over childhood obesity, limited opportunities for physical activity in school, decreased outdoor playtime, and reduced sports participation, the lack of physical ... Show More
1h 49m
May 2024
2573: Foundational Movement Patterns: The Ultimate Path to a Solid Training Foundation by Eric Leija on Physical Fitness
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2573:Explore the profound benefits of mastering foundational movement patterns with Eric Leija. In this enlightening discuss ... Show More
10m 34s