Zelos Podcast
Zelos Podcast
Rocky Snyder
The Zelos Podcast is all about the "Pros behind the Pros." Each weekly episode is an exploratory interview with the world's leading experts in strength & conditioning, sport coaching, physical therapy, and athletic training. Hear how these professionals keep athletes in peak performance in the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and other elite level sports leagues worldwide. The host of Zelos is internationally recognized movement specialist and NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, Rocky Snyder, CSCS. Episodes air every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST. www.rockysnyder.com
Zelos Podcast S24:E2 Dr. Andrea Hudy & UConn Women's Basketball
Rock talks with UConn Women's Basketball, Director of Sports Performance, and legend in the field, Andrea Hudy. Give a listen and click that subscribe button! The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each weekly episode is an exploratory interview with the world’s leading experts in strength & conditioning, sport coaching, physical therapy, and athletic training.Hear how these professionals keep athletes in peak performance in the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and other elite level sports leagues worldwide. The host of Zelos is internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, CSCS. Episodes air every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS2:00 Andrea Hudy’s scholarly pursuits3:00 Growing up as the youngest of 55:00 UConn, Springfield College, and Appalachian State8:00 Time with the Kansas Jay Hawks and Texas Longhorns12:00 Injuries lead to more injuries13:30 How load affects balance and force output16:00 Stunted development with COVID18:45 Ankle inversion sprains snowball effect20:00 Undoing the effects of injuries21:30 Go to lifts27:30 Maternal morphing29:00 Highest rate of coaching development32:30 Preparing for the 2024/25 season36:15 The conundrum of the SAID Principle45:30 Feel Good, Play Better - the Z Training ProgramGET TO KNOW ANDREA HUDYLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hudy-b37b121a4/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/a_hudy/UCONN BAKSETBALL: https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/womens-basketballGET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/TRAIN WITH ROCKYWORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Oct 12
50 min
Zelos Podcast S24:E1 Jui Shah & UConn Women's Basketball
Rocky Snyder sits down with Jui Shah, MS, CSCS performance scientist for the UConn Women's Basketball team.. The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS3:00 Jui Shah’s career path6:30 Connecting with Dr. Andrea Hudy10:30 Published research project: adaptive spiral15:00 Tracking intensity18:00 Considering all characteristics19:30 Utilizing Jui’s athletic background21:30 Data integration25:30 Not drowning in data31:45 Let’s talk about asymmetries.38:00 What does “ready” actually mean?41:00 Using intuition43:30 Rapid-fire questionsGET TO KNOW JUI SHAH:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jui-shah-885891220/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/juishah17/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/fitthlete_/UCONN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/womens-basketballGET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Oct 5
48 min
Zelos Podcast S23:E13 APTA/NSCA Conference
Rocky Snyder shares one of his presentations at the historic APTA/NSCA Return to Play Performance Conference . The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS2:45 Addressing Asymmetries6:00 Prime directive and primal threats of the CNS11:00 Analogy of movement with GPS16:00 Posture is a snapshot26:00 Short and long muscles30:00 Is foam rolling a waste of time35:00 Movement is hardwired into the system42:00 Assessing static stance48:00 Mapping out soft tissue targets51:30 Arthrokinetic reflexGET TO KNOW NSCA & APTA:NSCA: https://www.nsca.com/APTA: https://www.apta.org/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Sep 28
57 min
Zelos Podcast S23:E12 Joel Kerr & Honey Badgers
Rocky Snyder sits down with Dr. Joel Kerr, performance trainer with the Brampton Honey Badgers. The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS5:00 9 seasons with the San Jose Sharks13:00 New and improved training facility16:00 Transitioning to Director of S&C21:00 What to know about your players23:30 A big toolbox27:30 Forgetting about “sport-specific”33:30 Become reciprocal38:30 Versaclimbers and Reebok Trainers41:30 Out of skates and barefoot44:15 Rapid fire questions49:00 Staying consistentGET TO KNOW JOEL KERR:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-kerr-bphe-dc-d-ac-fra%C2%AE-fr%C2%AE-frc%C2%AE-cscs%C2%AE-5a4939266/BASE: https://www.basesupports.ca/HONEY BADGERS: https://www.honeybadgers.ca/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Sep 21
1 hr 1 min
Zelos Podcast S23:E11 Stephen DiLustro & San Jose Sharks
Rocky Snyder sits down with Stephen DiLustro, Director of Strength & Conditioning for the San Jose Sharks. The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS5:00 9 seasons with the San Jose Sharks13:00 New and improved training facility16:00 Transitioning to Director of S&C21:00 What to know about your players23:30 A big toolbox27:30 Forgetting about “sport-specific”33:30 Become reciprocal38:30 Versaclimbers and Reebok Trainers41:30 Out of skates and barefoot44:15 Rapid fire questions49:00 Staying consistentGET TO KNOW STEPHEN DILUSTRO:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-dilustro-1927167/SAN JOSE SHARKS: https://www.nhl.com/sharks/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Sep 14
53 min
Zelos Podcast S23:E10 Ryann Thomison, RD & San Jose Sharks
Rocky Snyder sits down with Ryann Thomison, sports nutritionist for the San Jose Sharks. The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS3:00 Ryann Thomison’s interest in nutrition11:00 The road to the San Jose Sharks23:00 Nutritional gaps in professional athletes27:45 Nutritional must-haves30:30 Cooking classes for the team37:30 Monitoring fueling metrics40:15 Adjusting based on ice time43:30 Implementing immune packs46:15 Rapid fire questions51:00 Ryann’s professional services and businessGET TO KNOW RYANN THOMISON:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-thomison-09536b178/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/ryannthomison/SOUL MISSION NUTRITION: https://www.instagram.com/soulmissionnutrition/SAN JOSE SHARKS: https://www.nhl.com/sharks/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Sep 7
55 min
Zelos Podcast S23:E9 Perform Better Presenters
Rocky Snyder and Joshua Haag pose a question to several Perform Better Presenters. The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS3:00 Vince Gabrielle8:30 Todd Durkin13:35 Sarah Fischer-Reynolds19:35 Kerry Taylor24:00 Dr. Greg Rose32:30 Corey Smallwood38:20 Charlie Weingroff40:40 Brian Nguyễn 42:45 Gray Cook44:10 Ali GilbertGET TO KNOW THE PRESENTERS:VINCE GABRIELLE: https://www.vincegabriele.com/TODD DURKIN: https://todddurkin.com/SARAH FISCHER-REYNOLDS: https://functionaleffect.com/Trainers/Sarah-Fischer_Reynolds-BS,-Pn1_SSR,-CPPSKERRY TAYLOR: https://www.instagram.com/kerrytaylor_212/DR. GREG ROSE: https://www.mytpi.com/certification/instructors/gregCOREY SMALLWOOD: https://www.instagram.com/corey.smallwood/CHARLIE WEINGROFF: https://charlieweingroff.com/BRIAN NGUYEN: https://www.instagram.com/dragonmasterbri/?hl=enGRAY COOK: https://www.medbridge.com/educate/instructors/gray-cook-mspt-ocs-cscsALI GILBERT: https://ali-gilbert.com/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Aug 31
48 min
Zelos Podcast S23:E8 Kristen Arnold & USA Cycling
Rocky Snyder sits down with Kristen Arnold, RDN, Sports Dietitian for USA Cycling. The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS3:00 Kristen Arnold’s career path7:00 Professional cycling background9:15 Passion for nutrition12:00 Time at Ohio State16:00 USA Cycling23:00 Nutritional big buckets30:00 Macronutrients33:40 Fueling elite female athletes41:30 Relying on intuition44:30 Keeping up with science45:45 Rapid-fire question49:00 Attention on proteinGET TO KNOW KRISTEN ARNOLD:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-arnold-ms-rdn-cssd-b1b1b141/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/sportsnutritionforwomen/USA CYCLING: https://usacycling.org/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Aug 24
55 min
Zelos Podcast S23:E7 Scott Armistead & Real Salt Lake
Rocky Snyder sits down with Scott Armistead, Director of Sports Medicine for the Real Salt Lake soccer team. The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.3:30 Scott Armistead’s career path7:00 U17 World Cup9:30 Coming to America12:00 Lessons learned at FC Cincinnati14:30 Sharing big lessons from the Sounders19:00 What Scott brings to Real Salt Lake22:00 Past injuries determine future injuries25:00 Addressing the individual athlete’s needs33:00 Erroneous subjective outcomes34:30 When do you know an athlete is ready to return40:00 Boot fitting when there’s a problem44:00 Concussions and the rehab process48:00 Rapid fire questions51:00 Post World Cup schedule52:30 Sea level vs Utah S&CGET TO KNOW SCOTT ARMISTEAD:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottarmistead/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/sa_performancephysio/REAL SALT LAKE: https://www.rsl.com/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Aug 17
57 min
Zelos Podcast S23:E6 Dr. Don Chu & Plyometrics
Rocky Snyder sits down with a true legend in the field, Dr. Don. Chu. The Zelos Podcast is all about the "pros behind the pros." Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:5:30 “Father of Plyometrics”6:30 1968 Olympics in Mexico City9:00 Producing winning results11:30 Hallmark moment12:30 Jumping into Plyometrics14:00 Cringe moments15:30 The origin of Dr. Don Chu20:00 Unfamiliar sport24:00 Expanding plyos into rehab25:00 Transitioning between strength and power28:00 Child’s play30:00 Vision of the NSCA33:45 Collaborating with other organizations37:00 Lessons from Eastern Europeans40:30 Biggest learning lesson42:00 Track & Field43:30 Rapid-fire questionsGET TO KNOW DR. DON CHULINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-chu-1234466/JUMPING INTO PLYOMETRICS: https://www.amazon.com/Jumping-into-Plyometrics-2nd-Donald/dp/0880118466/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CXQOJSPM67SQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HWeZZJzIMOFQWkSvjVaR0f3s3R9RiAAv4410PuEP0snrypktQzFRpqn_OK90Yy3fDFWFpdMDJM5Foxe3jJliYepL75jlGeQiPCYYJqCEN_cA8zRXm4sJami3Kb-Snq5xiuMPA0cEnWxmsMu2OYAzPI59RK4SlThPS36cIp6k_pIldPXwRby_w-STC_0tb1PgnaS87uI-21XKQltJYR-ak_WlNszHTg3yPxxsppDCpsY.3nbHPfcVD4aM3M6Mu-YXzyUbn10R3dN-lPxlfpo2Zps&dib_tag=se&keywords=jumping+into+plyometrics&qid=1785708467&sprefix=jumping+into+plyo%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-1GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Aug 10
51 min
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