Description

This week’s podcast episode features Jeff Barton. Jeff is an Iowa native coach, gym owner (Surefire Fitness), and former touring rock star with the band ‘38th parallel.’ He has several years of fitness experience and a specialization in movement. He utilizes “play” as a primary training modality. His mission is to create a community excited about exercise again by moving well, training smart, and playing more. Some of Jeffs accolades include a BS in Kinesiology and Health, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, MovNat Level 1, and FMS Level 2.

In this podcast we discuss:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 04:37 - Interweaving play and traditional training
• 05:12 - Gamifying strength
• 08:00 - The developmental concept of 'Neoteny'
• 11:30 - The differences between play and sport
• 12:50 - "Play" programming objectives
• 13:58 - Working with older demographics
• 14:39 - The Surefire Fitness Gym
• 19:44 - Modifying game strategies post-pandemic
• 24:40 - Creative game education for  trainers
• 26:05 - Maintaining an open mind as a fitness professional
• 29:20 - Stick Mobility in the Mid-West

More from Jeff:

https://www.instagram.com/jeff.blue.tape/

http://www.surefire-fitness.com/