Clay's Cortex Podcast

You have worked out the whole off-season. You have strengthened your weaknesses.You have built strength and power that you haven’t had previously.Then season comes… you don’t have time to train on a regular schedule like you did in the off season. So, what do you do?In this episode of Clay’s Cortex the Podcast Curtis Clay and Quintin Barnard will talk about the WHY and the HOW you can train during the season. Some of the topics that are covered is what are the first things that you can lose when you start season, how to weather conditioning (mental toughness…), and manage an exponential increase in stress/ activity.We hope that you enjoy the episode.To learn more about our guest Quintin visit the links below.Instagram | Quintin_TheKilnWebsite | www.curtisclaytraining.com_____________________________________________________________________________  Tune in by Watching or Listening! Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.Enjoy the episode & Let’s keep the discussion going by liking the episode, commenting of even sharing!_____________________________________________________________________________-  Curtis Clay Training (Website) - Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) - Spotify App | Apple Podcast App - Search for Clays Cortex - Clays Cortex Podcast (Instagram) | Curtis Clay Training (Instagram)

I have been asked this question a lot of the years when training athletes… “Should I take Creatine”. Parents of these athletes ask… “Is it safe for my athlete to take it? I have heard…”.This question is like the stock market, it comes and goes but it is still on the incline. I have done my research and looked at the impacts of it and if it was/ is a good fit for me and my goals.But I wanted to bring on a Nutritionist who was on a previous episode to address this topic since this area (nutrition) is right up his alley.In this episode with guest Scott Littlefield and I we will be going over;- What Creatine is- Is it safe to take- What activities/ sports it can benefit or impedeThis was a great episode to address the topic of creatine and whether it is a good fit for you and your goals. I hope you enjoy this episode. To learn more about our guest Scott Littlefield click the links below. Instagram | Scottlittlefield1 | LongishdriverWebsite | www.vitlnutrition.com_____________________________________________________________________________  Tune in by Watching or Listening! Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.Enjoy the episode & Let’s keep the discussion going by liking the episode, commenting of even sharing!_____________________________________________________________________________-  Curtis Clay Training (Website) - Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) - Spotify App | Apple Podcast App - Search for Clays Cortex - Clays Cortex Podcast (Instagram) | Curtis Clay Training (Instagram) 

Are you a combat sport athlete (Jiu Jitsu, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, etc)?Combat sports are in a category all their own when it comes to demand of sport. So how do we prepare for the demands of the sport?Do we keep going pedal to the metal or body to the mat? What if there was a more effective way to train so that when you stepped on to the mat or into the circle you were firing on all cylinders?In this episode Xavier and Curtis will dive into the stresses of Jiu Jitsu and other combat sports. Xavier participates in Jiu Jitsu and has competitively wrestled for most his life. His insight as a participate in the sport and also working with combat sport athletes as a exercise professional will give you as the listener some nuggets to think about.To learn more about Xavier and his Fighter Academy, click the link below.Instagram | Xavier_TheKiln_____________________________________________________________________________  Tune in by Watching or Listening! Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.Enjoy the episode & Let’s keep the discussion going by liking the episode, commenting of even sharing!_____________________________________________________________________________-  Curtis Clay Training (Website) - Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) - Spotify App | Apple Podcast App - Search for Clays Cortex - Clays Cortex Podcast (Instagram) | Curtis Clay Training (Instagram)  

It is a new year, and many want to reach new fitness goals and health. But there are many that don’t know where to start or where to turn for help when it comes get help.Where do I begin?How can I stay consistent with exercise? In the past I have started but then I got hurt or tweaked a muscle and I just ended up stoppingDon’t we all hear this too often.In this episode you will hear two Exercise Professionals talk about their journey in acquiring exercise and training knowledge. We will dive into what ‘Personal Training’ should be and how it has been watered down over the years. In this episode we will cover·       ‘Personal’ Training and what it actually means·       Biomechanics·       Exercise SelectionUpcoming Anatomy CourseThis episode’s content is high quality! Another great conversation between fellow RTS students. To learn more about this episode’s guest Steve Van Zandt go visit SVZ Internal Performance Instagram | svzperformanceFacebook | SVZ Internal Performance Center_____________________________________________________________________________ Tune in by Watching or Listening! Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.Enjoy the episode & Let’s keep the discussion going by liking the episode, commenting of even sharing!_____________________________________________________________________________-  Curtis Clay Training (Website) - Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) - Spotify App | Apple Podcast App - Search for Clays Cortex- Clays Cortex Podcast (Instagram) | Curtis Clay Training (Instagram)

When it comes to training athletes there are unique considerations and variables to think about. Sometimes their goals are on a timeline and the same goals for their injuries.One thing that is a mission at Curtis Clay Training is to prevent injury with training as best as we can. That includes being accountable for as many variables as we can, it is a team effort.In this episode of Clay’s Cortex Podcast, we have a guest that is very passionate about you’re her work with all of her patients/ clients that she works with, especially her female athletes.This episode covers many of the unique variables that female athlete deal with as they grow through their sport or sport(s) of choice.Some of the variables we cover deal with;·       growing female athlete·       biomechanics ·       stress loads throughout the week·       communication·       trustThis episode’s content is high quality! Another great conversation between the medical field and fitness field.  To learn more about this episode’s guest Cynthia Rainey you can go visit Lake Washington Physical Therapy._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Website | YouTube | Instagram ClaysCortexPodcast/ CurtisClayTraining_TheKilnApple Podcast | SpotifyConnect: [email protected]  Clay’s Cortex 🧠

E30 | Clay’s Cortex Podcast | Generate Some Tension (ft. Meredith Mack) The purpose of muscle is to Generate Tension. Most people focus on the movement, but they seem to neglect the thing that causes the movement, our muscles. This episode is all about tension. What it means, how to create it, and how to leverage it to help you achieve your goals when it comes to your exercise experience. If you can learn how to 'shift gears' with your muscles, you will be able to have a longer and healthier journey when it comes to your exercise experience.  Many go through their exercise journey in a cycle, things are going well, then they get hurt, they go to physical therapy get better enough, then repeat over and over again. But if you want to change the trajectory of your fitness journey then this episode will help to inspire you to not just focus on the movement or repetitions but to learn how to 'take inventory' with your body.  Meredith shares her exercise knowledge and journey and how it began. She goes into detail about her exercise process and how listens to her body while she is training. She is thinking constantly about how she is moving and if she is creating tension to move optimally. This was a great discussion talking about an appreciation of exercise, physics, and the power of thinking to help your exercise experience become an excellent experience. This episode wont disappoint. Enjoy it and go create some tension on your own. To learn more about Meredith Mack + The Tension Generation look below. Meredith Mack | NYU - Nutrition, CPT, MATs Instagram | thetensiongeneration_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.  Website | YouTube | Instagram ClaysCortexPodcast / CurtisClayTraining_TheKiln Apple Podcast | SpotifyConnect: [email protected]  Clay’s Cortex 🧠

Stress, force, load, whatever term you would like to use can change a system. But are we loading the system enough to elicit a change? If you want to cause you body to change the way it feels, moves, or produces force you need to load it appropriately. The hard thing to figure out is... am I loading it enough, too much, or just right.  Many people experience unwanted sensations aka pain on a regular basis. When they can no longer withstand the pain they go to the doctor who typically refers them to a Physical Therapist (DPT). You go through their protocol and then once you have completed your sessions you move on. But what if that sensation comes back and your exercise protocol that was given to you does not continue to work?  Well in this episode of Clay's Cortex Podcast ft. Terry Phillips (DPT-Driveline Baseball) we will cover this topic and if the intensity or loading of the exercise plays a bigger role than expected.  It may not be the exercise but how you load the exercise that could be playing the bigger factor.  This discussion was a great one, the cool thing about this episode is that you will get some insight into what it is like to work with someone that is a THINKER when it comes to help you and your body.  I think that the field of exercise is changing and the ability to use knowledge, creativity, and data is where it is going. In this episode you will see a discussion that combines the ART + SCIENCE of TRAINING/ REHAB. Enjoy the episode, I hope that it helps to encourage you to push yourself with exercise in a safe manner. If you would like to learn more about our guest Terry Phillips | DPT, Driveline Baseball look below. Terry Phillips | DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) Driveline Baseball Twitter | @TPhillips_DPT_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Website | YouTube | Instagram  ClaysCortexPodcast + CurtisClayTraining_TheKilnBuzzsprout | Apple Podcast | SpotifyConnect: [email protected]  Clay’s Cortex 🧠

When it comes to a quality workout there are many factors that are involved. But one of the biggest is focusing on completing one quality repetition at a time. The same applies to building a business in the fitness industry. If this episode of Clay's Cortex Podcast Brandon Green (Strata Internal Performance) and I will be going over each of our journeys and what prompted us to begin our businesses. We will talk about some of the key attributes that are needed to build a quality business that is built to help many reach their health, fitness, and wellness goals.  We talk about our similar journey's but at the end of this episode we start to talk about one of the most important attributes (hint… it may of been talked about in the last episode).  We hope that in this episode we communicate the things need to build a solid business in the fitness industry without conforming your goals of help helping people by providing a professional service.  We must stand up to the fitness DOGMA of likes = intelligent, likes = good, and followers = expert.  We hope that this episode will encourage you and shed some light on the journey of building a fitness business that can stand the test of time, COVID-19, the list goes on. Enjoy this episode. If you would like to learn more about our guest Brandon Green + Strata Internal Performance look below. Brandon Green | Newmarket, OH Strata Internal Performance Instagram Brandon.Green.FitnessproStrataInternalPerformanceMindsOnMuslcePodcast_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex ResourcesWebsite |  YouTube | Instagram ClaysCortexPodcast + CurtisClayTraining_TheKiln Apple | SpotifyConnect: [email protected]  Clay’s Cortex 🧠

There are various forms of Communication...VerbalNon-VerbalWrittenandvariations of those listed above.When it comes to working with clients as a exercise professional we need to hone the skill of communication just as much as we work on teaching form of a particular exercise.In this episode of Clay's Cortex Greg and I will talk about the importance of communication and how it is a art and how to become better at communicating. (Hint... It isn’t talking more).We will cover the dynamics of communication and some of the most important aspects of how we use our words as an exercise professional so that we can create trust with our clients so that we can serve them as best as possible. If want to learn more about the usefulness of quality communication, then you should give this episode a listen. Also, if you want to learn more about some of the terms and facts that we use in this episode please go check out Exercise Professional Education (Explorers Club - use code Curtis10 for discount).Enjoy the episode and if you enjoy the episode please share it with someone that it can encourage.If you would like to learn more about our guest Greg Mack + Exercise Professional Education look below.Greg Mack | Columbus, OH Physicians Fitness Exercise Professional Education (Home of the Muscle System Specialist Program) Instagram - Physicians FitnessInstagram - ExerciseProEd_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb informationClay’s Cortex (Website) | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (CurtisClayTraining_TheKiln)Buzzsprout | Apple Podcast | [email protected]’s Cortex 🧠

A car needs gas to operate, and the quality of fuel impacts the longevity of the car over time. Our bodies need food or 'fuel' to help get the most out of our bodies.  In this episode featuring our guest Scott Littlefield of VitL Nutrition will cover the topic of under fueling and how it can impact your athletic performance. This can impact your ability to work out and build strength, power, and even recovery. Everyone focuses on the external goals... lose weight, fit my clothes better, more muscle which is great. But the impact of fueling our bodies impacts us from the inside out. Topics covered are about under fueling & :- hormone impacts- strength gains- injury ratesthe list goes on. This is a great episode on how we ALL need to fuel our bodies for sport, weight training, and even lift. To learn more about our guest look below:Scott Littlefield | Woodinville, WAViTL NutritionInstagram _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (CurtisClayTraining_TheKiln)Buzzsprout | Apple Podcast | [email protected]  Clay’s Cortex 🧠