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:E6 Corey Smallwood & AI in Fitness
Rock talks with Corey Smallwood, trainer, author, presenter.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 STAMPS4:15 Who is Corey Smallwood7:00 Beyond the Freshman Fifteen12:00 The Midlife Reimagined16:00 Aging athletes20:00 Building systems22:30 Practical applications for artificial intelligence31:00 AI program design35:00 Touch points are essential 38:00 Hard to be a sustainable online coach42:30 Rapid-fire questions45:30 Corey Smallwood’s booksGET TO KNOW COREY SMALLWOODLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-smallwood-5712a922/CLARKSBURG STRENGTH & FITNESS: https://clarksburgfitness.com/COREY'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=COREY+SMALLWOOD&ref=bnav_search_goGET 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
Nov 9
51 min
Zelos Podcast S24:E5 Don Moxley & Heart Rate Variability
Rock talks with Don Moxley, Director of Performance Science for Mode & Method. 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 STAMPS3:00 Don Moxley’s background9:00 Worst wrestler in the room12:00 Under-recovery, not overtraining17:30 Autonomic nervous system as a compass needle25:00 HRV as a macro measurement27:30 The HRV Book35:00 Training blocks and HRV42:00 Micro and macro use of the ANS52:00 Influence of HRV in training outcomesGET TO KNOW DON MOXLEYLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donmoxley/THE HRV BOOK: https://modemethod.com/products/the-hrv-bookGET 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
Nov 2
56 min
Zelos Podcast S24:E4 Madi Snyder, ATC & Tigard Tigers
Rock talks with Madi Snyder, athletic trainer for the Tigard Tigers. 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 STAMPS4:30 Bringing up to speed9:00 Work/life balance11:00 Transitioning to real world settings15:00 Establishing boundaries19:00 Creating a basic system21:45 Confident to know you don’t know something25:30 Stakeholders at the high school level29:00 Making the tough calls32:00 Recognizing scope of practice36:45 Not jumping to conclusions39:00 What you wish you knew44:00 Influencing the future athletic trainer46:00 Rapid-fire questions48:00 Looking at the foot and ankleGET TO KNOW MADISON SNYDERLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madisonsnyder29/TIGARD TIGERS: https://www.tigardtigers.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 ROCKYWORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Oct 26
52 min
Zelos Podcast S24:E3 Derrick Larkins & Washington Mystics
Rock talks with Derrick Larkins, Washington Mystics Basketball, Director of Physical Therapy, 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 STAMPS3:30 Derrick Larkins career path to the Mystics9:00 Drawing from experience across the spectrum18:00 Growing up an NBA fan21:30 Finish rehab but still not fully prepared to return27:30 Best way to communicate33:30 Screening measures and predicted values42:30 Athletes are people47:30 What you want to know about an athlete’s status52:30 Do assessments’ intentions really tell you what you want to knowGET TO KNOW DERRICK LARKINSLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-larkins-phd-dpt-scs-cpss-cscs-xps-2b222474/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lark/WASHINGTON MYSTICS: https://mystics.wnba.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 ROCKYWORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Oct 19
1 hr 1 min
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
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