In this episode, we dive deep into reactive training, long-term athletic development, and the hidden role of emotional states in performance. Jacob Shields and Quintin Torres break down real-world case studies, training philosophies, and actionable drills you can use to improve your nervous system efficiency — from the gym floor to game day.
We also explore how fascia, foot function, and chaos tolerance impact both injury prevention and elite performance, along with some unfiltered takes on current training trends.
0:00 – Intro: Why nervous system training matters
2:12 – How foot reactivity shapes athleticism
7:45 – Training chaos tolerance in real-world scenarios
11:32 – Emotional states and performance outputs
16:18 – Long-term development vs. short-term gains
21:40 – Fascial tension & energy transfer in sport
26:55 – Reactive training examples for fighters & field athletes
32:12 – The difference between toughness and resilience
37:24 – How to progress from drills to game-speed reactions
42:16 – Why most training programs plateau too soon
48:50 – Q&A: Rapid-fire listener questions
54:32 – Closing thoughts & next episode preview
📩 Connect & Collaborate
Host – Jacob Shields: https://www.instagram.com/quality_values/
Featuring – Quintin Torres: https://www.instagram.com/quintin.torres36/
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