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Injury
Ep 852 – How to Bulletproof Your Body w/ Dr. John Rusin
Dr. John Rusin lays out how to bulletproof your body with smarter programming, better movement, and a no-BS approach to pain-free performance. We break down the biggest mistakes in modern training, why early specialization is wrecking athletes, and how a lack of movement diversity is setting you up for breakdown. If you want to build real strength, stay injury-free, and keep performing for the long haul, this is the blueprint.
Ep 841 – Minimize Injury & Maximize Performance w/ Scott Hogan
Scott Hogan, author of Built or Broken, joins John to explore how athletes can train smarter, protect their joints, and stay in the game longer. They discuss the often-overlooked role of tendons in performance, how injuries cascade when dysfunction goes unaddressed, and why addressing pain early is critical. Scott also dives into the importance of broad athletic development in youth sports. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation is packed with insights to help you build strength that lasts and keep your body performing at its best for the long haul.
Ep 839 – Tayla Cannon on Injury & Performance
John sits down with physiotherapist and athlete, Tayla Cannon, to cut through the noise around injury recovery. She exposes common rehab myths, shares the strategies that actually work, and explains how athletes can train smarter, stay durable, and get back stronger after setbacks.
Ep 833 – Micro-Impacts & Brain Health w/ Dr Hunter Waldman
Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Hunter Waldman, breaks down the hidden world of micro-impacts, those sub-concussive hits that slowly chip away at your brain health, focus, and performance. In this talk from the Power Athlete Coach Collective, Hunter dives into what the latest research says about repeated head trauma, the role of nutrition and supplements in recovery, and how athletes can build true brain resilience for the long game.
Ep 786 – Want Faster ACL Recovery? Dr Desai’s Got You.
Can you really recover from an ACL injury faster—and without invasive surgery? In this episode, Dr. Desai reveals game-changing treatments like stem cell therapy and innovative surgical techniques that are transforming recovery for athletes. Whether you’re battling an ACL tear or looking to prevent one, don’t miss this insider guide to faster, smarter healing. Tune in and get back in the game stronger than ever.
Ep 784 – Re-up: Dr Dituri on breathing top performance
Discover the shocking benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as we re-boot one of our favourite episodes with Dr. Joe Dituri. Can 90 minutes a day in a chamber unlock your ultimate performance? Tune in to find out.
Ep 782 – Life on The Ice & Recovering From Head Hits
Former pro hockey player and founder of MADabolic, Brandon Cullen, joins John to share his journey from the rink to redefining fitness. They talk brain trauma recovery, building MADabolic, and what sets it apart from the competition.
Training in a Transverse Plane
Training in the confines of the gym space (GPP) with a focus on transverse plane and rotational power like apply as much to sport as it does everyday life. For example, lifting a heavy tire from the ground into a pickup truck requires rotational strength and stability. While we might not be able to train this exact movement in the gym we can use sandbags, medballs, kettlebells and throws to train for such an occurrence. Thus by training in the transverse plane, athletes can improve their overall efficiency, making them stronger and generally more useful.
Ep 751 – Tales of Recovery Resilience
Unearth tales of epic recoveries from the depths of injury hell. Steve Welch, the wizard behind Restore…
Navigating Injuries with Grit and Growth
I’ve broken my body in a ton of different ways. Fractured bones, torn tendons, busted cartilage and…
