Flight Performance Podcast
Flight Performance Podcast
Flight Performance and Fitness
Discussions on training and performance for athletes and general population.
Episode 22. Barak Swarttz. Strength and Conditioning for Professional Basketball Players
Barak works as a private S&C coach for professional basketball players in Israel but has also worked as an S&C coach for the some of the top teams Euro League teams. Topics Discussed:-Specific considerations he makes when training basketball players from an exercise selection, periodization standpoint.-Some  of the pros and cons of working for a pro team as an S&C coach VS working in the private sector.-The considerations he makes when training former NBA players compared to gen pop or youth athletes from a psychological perspective. -The main things Barak has learned in the last couple years of coaching that he wishes he could have told young Barak -His main strategy he uses to build his brand
Sep 21, 2023
1 hr 6 min
Episode 21. Opening a new gym with Dylan and Jared
Flight 2.0 is open! Our brand new facility is in waltham on 13 wall st and we are ready to take new people! Dylan and Jared spend this podcast reflecting on some of the mistakes they made in the past when they opened the old flight facility as well as looking into the details of what is truly needed to be successful in opening and running a new fitness business.  Hope you all enjoy!Topics Discussed:-Mistakes we made when opening the first Flight Facility.-Main things that need to be in place before you open a gym. -The team that is needed to be successful when you open. - Things that we did differently opening Flight 2.0
Jul 17, 2023
33 min
Episode 20. Mike Reinhardt. Creating mental models, energy systems, and whether "just load it" is a good rehab plan or not.
Mike Reinhardt is a performance-based physical therapist who thrives in helping others achieve their performance and health related pursuits. Mike has a passion for integrating strength and conditioning principles with the intricacies of human performance and rehabilitation to help realize an individual’s true potential. He enjoys the art of blending the multi-faceted nature of human movement into a progressive and individualized plan to build resiliency and maximize an individual’s capabilities.With over 10 years of strength and conditioning experience, Mike has worked with diverse populations of athletes and active individuals from both rehabilitation and performance perspectives. He has worked with a variety of athletes, civilian and military service members, CrossFit, powerlifting, and weightlifting athletes.Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Mike earned his B.S. in Exercise Science and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University at Buffalo. Mike completed Strength & Conditioning and PT internships at IFAST (Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training). Prior to Resilient, Mike served as a clinic director for Rehab 2 Perform in Maryland. Mike has competed in Olympic style weightlifting for the last 8 years and remains involved in numerous weightlifting and strength sport communities. He enjoys the beautiful complexity of the sport of weightlifting – a perfect blend of speed, strength, power, mobility, and coordination required to execute at one’s max potential.Topics Discussed:-How creating mental models  can help influence decision making as a clinician or a coach.-Teaching new coaches concepts of strength and conditioning and rehab.-Energy system progressions for return to sport athletes.- Why "just load it" might be a flawed thought process with performance and rehab.-The application of partial reps in performance and rehab.
Dec 13, 2022
50 min
Episode 19. Dan Pope.  The World of Performance Oriented Physical Therapy
Dan Pope, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and strength coach and has an enormous passion for fitness, rehabilitation and optimizing human performance. Dan’s background in athletic performance is extensive, leading to his unique knowledge of rehabilitation as it applies to sport. Dan was also a strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer for 6 years prior to beginning his journey into physical therapy and has continued to be a trainer or coach to this date. Given this unique background he has a special talent for helping individuals in the strength and fitness world who need either rehabilitation or tips on optimizing performance.Dan specializes in treating Crossfit, olympic lifting and strength based athletes. As much as he likes working with athletes, Dan loves working with regular people looking to enjoy their fitness pain free.Topics Discussed:-Dan's model for rehab and performance.- Navigating psychological factors in rehab-Strategies and modalities that Dan has changed his perspective on over the years.-Dan's strategy for building an online following while remaining authentic. -The biggest lessons Dan has  learned in the last couple years.
Aug 22, 2022
45 min
Episode 18. Kristi Kirshe. The joys and sacrifices of playing sports at the highest level.
Topics Discussed: -Kristi's journey into rugby.-The sacrifices of playing for the national team. -What it means to her to play for her country.-Feelings about being a role model for young woman coming up in the sport.-How her training has changed over the years.-Experience playing for the olympics. - Favorite moments playing for the national team.  
Aug 15, 2022
34 min
Episode 16. Olympic Lifting for athletes with Dylan and Jared
Jared and Dylan sit down to talk about the use of olympic lifts with athletes. Topics discussed: -General biases with olympic lifts. -Pros and cons of olympic lifts.-Where they stand on olympic lifting for athletes right now.-The prerequisites for programming olympic lifts for athletes. - Programming and periodizing olympic lifts -Alternatives to olympic lifts
Jan 27, 2022
33 min
Episode 14 David Woolson. National Champion Powerlifter and Coach
David Woolson is a national champion powerlifter and a great powerlifting coach who has the american record deadlift at 822lbs.  Topics Discussed:-Owning a gym- Guidelines for volume and load for powerlifting.-Amount of variation and accessories in powerlifting programs.- What makes Dave unique as a coach.-Issues with the sport of powerlifting. -Characteristics of a successful powerlifter.
Jan 13, 2022
52 min
Episode 13. Dr. Josh Funk . Owner and CEO of Rehab to Perform.  The business of rehab and performance. How to create better systems for better care.
Topics Discussed: -Josh's mission and reason for opening R2P-Gaps in knowledge in the rehab to perform process.-Development of staff and building a team. - How much feedback and communication plays a role in getting better as a company. 
Sep 10, 2021
36 min
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