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THIRST For More PodcastE 42 | Understanding Macronutrients: The Role of Protein, Carbs, and Fats in PerformanceEpisode Overview:This episode provides a foundational understanding of macronutrients and their roles in athletic performance and overall health. Brandon Smitley breaks down the three main macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats), explaining their functions, optimal timing, best sources, and practical implementation strategies.Detailed Show Notes:IntroductionEpisode focus: Macronutrient basics for athletes and fitness enthusiastsTarget audience: Both new athletes and those wanting to understand nutrition fundamentalsProtein SectionFunctions and Importance:Essential for muscle repair and buildingSupports strength and...2025-02-1157 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 41 | What Is Carb Cycling: Simple and Effective GuideEpisode Overview:This episode provides a detailed exploration of carb cycling, a nutritional strategy that involves alternating between high and low carbohydrate days based on activity levels. Brandon Smitley breaks down the fundamentals, benefits, and practical implementation of carb cycling for various fitness goals.Key Discussion Points and Timestamps:Introduction- Brief overview of the Thirst for More podcast's mission- Channel updates: Moving to one polished long-form video per week on Wednesdays- Exercise index videos continuing with five uploads weeklyWhat is Carb...2025-01-2957 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 40 | Calculate Calories to Lose Weight: Simple & Effective GuideIn the 40th episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down on a solo episode and YouTube Masterclass on counting calories. He helps you determine your BMR, TDEE, benefits and pitfalls of counting calories, tip and tricks to get the best results you can from counting calories, and ultimately building long-term sustainability with your nutritional approaches.About Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstSubscribe On YouTube!Website: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife...2024-09-161h 06THIRST For More PodcastE 39 | Chad Aichs - Courage BarbellIn the 39th episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down with Chad Aichs of Courage Barbell. Chad was one of the top multiply powerlifters of all-time. Brandon and Chad discuss conjugate training, the mentality of lifting and training, mental health, and the value of sleep.Chad is one of the top powerlifters in history. Chad has put up numerous world record lifts in drug free (amateur) and pro (non tested). Chad's best lifts include a 1173lb squat, 821lb bench press, 755 deadlift, and 2733lb total. At one point he was ranked #2 in the world and #1...2024-03-142h 10THIRST For More PodcastE 38 | Brandon Smitley - 1RM Testing For Athletes - Is It Worth It?In the 38th episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down on a solo episode and discusses 1 Rep Max Testing for athletes. Is 1RM testing worth it? How should you layout your testing? What are the pro's and con's of 1RM testing? Brandon goes into a deep dive of everything to help you decide if this data is valuable for you as a coach and/or program.About Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstSubscribe On YouTube!Website: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength...2024-02-2246 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 37 | 2023 Year In Review; THIRST For More Monthly Q&AIn this month's Q&A and live stream, Brandon Smitley goes over the 2023 year for him and his facility.In this episode of the THIRST For More Podcast Live, we answer your questions regarding strength, conditioning, and performance. We also discuss how 2023 went, and what to expect for 2024.About Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstSubscribe On YouTube!Website: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports...2023-12-3136 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 36 | Jim Jarvis - Jarvis PerformanceIn the 36th episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down with Jim Jarvis of Jarvis Performance. They discuss how Jim got involved with strength and conditioning, training for the hockey population, as well as his route into multi-ply powerlifting. Jim uses ideas from the conjugate system to develop his athletes, and they discuss how he goes about that with that particular subset of athletes and how that sport culture is compared to other sports in the US.In high school Jim played football, hockey, and baseball until his senior year, then focused on hockey...2023-12-211h 03THIRST For More PodcastE 35 | Kevin Cann - Precision Powerlifting SystemsIn the 35th episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down with Kevin Cann of Precision Powerlifting Systems. they discuss how Kevin got involved with powerlifting and coaching. Kevin has been influenced by Louie Simmons and Boris Sheiko. Brandon and Kevin discuss everything conjugate, programming design, powerlifting issues and hot topics, and overall development of strength sport athletes.Kevin holds an undergraduate degree in health and wellness and a master's degree in kinesiology. He was coached by Boris Sheiko for 3 years and has been powerlifting for over 8 years.Follow Kevin on Instagram:2023-12-071h 25THIRST For More PodcastE 34 | THIRST For More Monthly Q&A; Bench Press Weak Point ProgrammingIn this month's Q&A and live stream, Brandon Smitley breaks down how improve your bench press by addressing weak points specifically where you're having troubles.In this episode of the THIRST For More Podcast Live, we answer your questions regarding strength, conditioning, and performance. We also will be discussing the bench press and addressing weak points within that lift.Building The Raw Bench Press by Brandon Smitley on Elitefts.com About Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstSubscribe On YouTube!Website: THIRSTgym.comBrandon...2023-11-3050 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 33 | Jim Beebe - Unbreakable Athletics Academy; Athlete BuilderIn the 33rd episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down with Jim Beebe of Unbreakable Athletics Academy. They discuss how Jim took an unique approach to joining the strength and conditioning space from the financial world, CrossFit, and overall athletic development. Jim discusses his plan to also help athletes on the mental approach to playing collegiate sports and beyond.Jim Beebe (pronounced Bee-Bee) is the Founder and Head Coach for Unbreakable Athletics Academy in Plainfield, Indiana since 2013. Unbreakable Athletics is a local strength and conditioning gym. He has coached over 400 student athletes in college...2023-11-161h 16THIRST For More PodcastE 32 | THIRST For More Monthly Q&A; Max Effort Squat ProgrammingIn this episode, host Brandon Smitley holds the third monthly Q&A live that is held over on YouTube. These Q&A's are held the first Sunday of each month at 1pm EDT. On top of answering your questions, Brandon will be providing a lecture based series as well to help provide continuing education on a variety of topics on performance, strength and conditioning, and powerlifting.In this month's Q&A and live stream, Brandon Smitley breaks down how to program and implement your max effort squat movements within the conjugate method.About Brandon Smitley2023-10-3043 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 31 | Alycia Israel - Alycia's Barbell; Women's Health, Hormones, and NutritionIn the 31st episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down with Alycia Israel of Alycia's Barbell. They discuss everything regarding women's health, hormones, the menstrual cycle, and everything to help women optimize their training, health, and nutrition.Alycia Israel has been in the fitness industry for almost 15 years competing in bodybuilding/bikini & powerlifting, while acquiring a master’s degree in exercise physiology. She currently owns Alycia's Barbell, LLC, an online coaching company that helps women conquer their fitness goals and achieve optimal hormone health. Along with her podcast, Be Your Own Daddy, to help wo...2023-10-261h 30THIRST For More PodcastE 30 | Jason Nunn - Mooresville High School; Chip Ganassi RacingIn the 30th episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down with Jason Nunn White of Mooresville High School from Mooresville, In. Hey discuss how to operate your high school strength and conditioning program, how to get buy-in from the administration, and discuss strength and conditioning for the racing athlete when Jason was at Chip Ganassi Racing.Jason Nunn is currently the strength and conditioning coach at Mooresville High School in Mooresville, IN. He works with over 500 athletes with all the high school based sports. Jason was previously at Chip Ganassi Race teams where he...2023-10-121h 00THIRST For More PodcastE 29 | THIRST For More Monthly Q&A; Single Leg Training For AthletesIn this episode, host Brandon Smitley holds the second monthly Q&A live that is held over on YouTube. These Q&A's are held the first Sunday of each month at 1pm EDT. On top of answering your questions, Brandon will be providing a lecture based series as well to help provide continuing education on a variety of topics on performance, strength and conditioning, and powerlifting.For this lecture based topic, we discuss single leg training for athletes. We cover everything from why athletes need single leg training, how to program things efficiently, and briefly discuss Bill...2023-10-0537 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 28 | Brandon Smitley - Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) Model For Better AthletesIn the 28th episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down and records a solo podcast episode on the Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) Model for athletes. Brandon is incredibly passionate about helping youth athletes develop to be the best versions of themselves, both on and off the field. Brandon discusses how approaching this model, in today's era of sport specialization and increasing overuse injuries, could help develop better athletes long term, while also preventing injuries, burnout, and the increasing health risks we see with children.Instagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstArticle Referenced During...2023-09-291h 11THIRST For More PodcastE 27 | Lucas White - Iowa State University Football; Conjugate Training For Collegiate FootballIn the 27th episode of the THIRST For More Podcast, Brandon sits down with Coach Lucas White of Iowa State University Football. They discuss his journey in strength and conditioning, what it takes to get to the Power Five level, what it's like working in Football Only versus the Olympic side of things, as well as how he uses the conjugate system for his football athletes.Now in his 7th season as a College Strength & Conditioning Coach, Lucas White currently serves as an Assistant Football S&C Coach for the Iowa State Cyclones. Coach White has had...2023-09-141h 17THIRST For More PodcastE 26 | THIRST For More Monthly Q&A; Dynamic Effort Method For AthletesIn this episode, host Brandon Smitley holds the first monthly Q&A live that is held over on YouTube. These Q&A's are held the first Sunday of each month at 1pm EDT. On top of answering your questions, Brandon will be providing a lecture based series as well to help provide continuing education on a variety of topics on performance, strength and conditioning, and powerlifting.This month's topic discussed the dynamic effort method for athletes and how you can use this method to help your athletes run, jump, throw, and perform at a higher level.2023-09-0350 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 25 | The Return Of THIRST For More Podcast!In this episode, host Brandon Smitley explains why the THIRST For More Podcast took a hiatus, what he's been up to, where he plans to take the podcast, and how you can be involved. About Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstSubscribe On YouTube!Website: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He...2023-08-2420 min
Dave Tate's Table Talk#157 Brandon Smitley | SQUAT WORLD RECORD, THIRST Terre Haute Intensityelitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew: https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ Brandon Smitley takes a seat in this 157th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Brandon Smitley is the co-owner of Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST). As a competitive powerlifter, Brandon currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132-pound weight class, with a 567-pound squat. He also hol...2022-12-143h 08
Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training SystemsBrandon Smitley on Developing the Young Athlete
When Brandon Smitley returned to Terre Haute in 2012 to work on his graduate degree at Indiana State University, he realized the lack of a facility where athletes and community members could go to achieve their desired results.
Brandon, a competitive powerlifter and world-renowned strength coach, began a project to help improve the community’s health, fitness, and athletic performance.
The project soon evolved to the Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST), which he co-founded and co-owns with his wife, Adrian, a strength coach and personal trainer.
Brandon joins me to...2022-02-111h 00Physical Preparation PodcastBrandon Smitley on Developing the Young Athlete
When Brandon Smitley returned to Terre Haute in 2012 to work on his graduate degree at Indiana State University, he realized the lack of a facility where athletes and community members could go to achieve their desired results.
Brandon, a competitive powerlifter and world-renowned strength coach, began a project to help improve the community’s health, fitness, and athletic performance.
The project soon evolved to the Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST), which he co-founded and co-owns with his wife, Adrian, a strength coach and personal trainer.
Brandon joins me to...2022-02-111h 00Physical Preparation PodcastBrandon Smitley on Developing the Young Athlete
When Brandon Smitley returned to Terre Haute in 2012 to work on his graduate degree at Indiana State University, he realized the lack of a facility where athletes and community members could go to achieve their desired results.
Brandon, a competitive powerlifter and world-renowned strength coach, began a project to help improve the community’s health, fitness, and athletic performance.
The project soon evolved to the Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST), which he co-founded and co-owns with his wife, Adrian, a strength coach and personal trainer.
Brandon joins me to...2022-02-111h 00THIRST For More PodcastE 24 | Three Exercises I'm Loving RIGHT NOW0:00 – Show Intro2:16 – Podcast begins6:30 – Exercise #1 - Kettlebell Arm Bar12:11 – Exercise #2 - Front Foot Elevated Split Squat16:15 – Exercise #3 - Lateral Lunge/Cossack SquatAbout Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstWebsite: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness...2021-08-1022 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 23 | Always Evolving With Kayla Diamond0:00 – Show Intro3:17 – Podcast begins3:53 – Introduction to Evolve Health and Performance6:30 – What got Kayla interested in athletic training, and how she uses that degree today15:24 – How Evolve Health and Performance is ran26:25 – How to decide to hire new coaches underneath you32:08– How competing helps one become a better coach41:59– Brandon's top 5 exercises43:13– Kayla's top 5 exercises47:28– Coaching online versus coaching in-person51:10– Where is the future of Evolve going?55:30– Where you can find Kayla and Evolve HPAbout Kayla DiamondInstagram...2020-10-131h 00THIRST For More PodcastE 22 | Concurrent Vs Conjugate Training0:00 – Show Intro3:14 – Podcast begins3:48 – Defining concurrent and conjugate training independently12:22 – Why do people say they are doing conjugate training?15:00 – How you might sequence barbells for conjugate training17:59 – How to sequence things for the sports performance athlete25:54– What are residuals?About Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstWebsite: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athle...2020-09-2239 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 21 | Cultivating An Authentic Culture0:00 – Show Intro3:08 – Podcast begins5:40 – What culture is and how it's made in a good training facility10:30 – Increase the price point to increase value14:00 – Facility upkeep and cleanliness17:00 – Social media presence and relatability 20:35– Care - be a damn good person, first26:45– Provide more than just a jobAbout Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstWebsite: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistan...2020-09-1540 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 20 | 8 Overrated Exercises For Athletic Performance0:00 – Show Intro3:42 – Podcast begins7:39 – Back Squat12:14 – Bench Press21:41 – Conventional Deadlift26:58 – Bent Over Row31:51– Overhead Press36:09– Power Clean/Snatch41:15– Upright Row46:15– Machine Work - Leg Press and Leg ExtensionAbout Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstWebsite: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of...2020-09-0859 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 19 | Understanding The Keto Diet And Metabolic Flexibility With Dr. Mike T. Nelson0:00 – Show Intro2:45 – Podcast begins3:28 – How did Mike get to his current role within the industry?12:31 – What is metabolic flexible dieting?16:24 – How will metabolic flexibility enhance performance?20:22 – What is the keto diet? What are the pro's and con's?32:43 – Where does carb cycling fit in with flexible dieting?43:16 – What should a high school athlete's nutrition look like with metabolic flexible eating?48:28 – How do keto supplements work? And are they worth it?57:31 – Where can you find Dr. Mike T. Nelson and his Flexdiet.com certificationAbout Dr...2020-09-011h 03THIRST For More PodcastE 18 | The Ironclad Mindset With Benjamin Tipton0:00 – Show Intro3:20 – Podcast begins5:08 – What got Ben into strength and conditioning28:25 – Ben's biggest challenge as a coach39:09 – Coaching philosophy versus programming philosophy48:52 – Ben's life experience that has shaped him as a person and coach1:00:41 – Where you can find Ben and connect with himAbout Benjamin TiptonWebsite: http://www.ironcladperformance.com/Instagram: @ironcladperformanceBenjamin Tipton is the Founder and Head Strength Coach at Ironclad Performance in Downers Grove, Illinois. Ben has his undergrad from Purdue University and his Master's degree from Texas A&M U...2020-08-251h 04THIRST For More PodcastE 17 | The Truth About Training And Nutrition For Women With Alycia Israel0:00 – Show Intro3:07 – Podcast begins4:17 – How Alycia got into online nutrition coaching8:07 – Alycia discusses her strength generator program15:56 – The importance of strength training for women21:18 – Communicating with clients to discover their "why"25:40 – Alycia's thoughts on the over-exerciser - the scarcity mindset32:03 – How Alycia handles telling women they need to eat more food to see weight loss improvement41:25 – How being lean doesn't mean you're necessarily healthy50:17 – The value of protein for women's health and performance58:04 – Finding balance with your lifestyle and nutrition with the 80/20 rule2020-08-181h 28THIRST For More PodcastE 16 | Pursuing Resiliency With Alex And Laura Mershon0:00 – Show Intro3:43 – Podcast begins4:23 – How Alex and Laura got intertwined with Brandon and Adrian Smitley9:36 – The history of WeArePR Clothing13:30 – The WeArePR difference18:25 – Alex and Laura break down the process of making their apparel22:20 – The limited edition style approach to WeArePR apparel25:12 – What do the day-to-day operations look like? The long-term approach to creating a shirt31:16 – What are the struggles of running an online apparel business?37:25 – The pro's and con's of being married and business partners50:53 – Tips for finding balance between business and life2020-08-111h 04THIRST For More PodcastE 15 | 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting A Gym0:00 – Show Intro2:46 – Podcast begins5:01 – Trust everyone, believe no one8:28 – The little shit adds up14:02 – Network and connect with others20:55 – Set aside a marketing budget29:07– Learn to adaptAbout Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstWebsite: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) where they work with youth athletes and personal training clients of all ages. He earned his Bachelor’s...2020-08-0455 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 14 | Supplementation For Athletic Performance With Ben Kane0:00 – Show Intro4:01 – Podcast begins4:46 – Ben's role at Price Plow7:10 – Should a high school athlete take a protein supplement? What are the different kinds of protein?16:24 – Are amino acids beneficial? What is the difference between BCAA and EAA?21:44 – Why are carbs beneficial during training? What is special about highly branched cyclic dextrin?27:28 – What is creatine? Is it safe for a high school athlete?32:07 – Should a high school athlete consider a pre-workout supplement? What makes a good pre-workout supplement?37:26 – How do you find a quality supplement?57:39 – Be...2020-07-281h 31THIRST For More PodcastE 13 | Intelligent CrossFit Training With Jason Brown0:00 – Show Intro3:25 – Podcast begins5:01 – How did Box Programming come to be?12:48 – What are the biggest limitations to programming CrossFit?20:48 – What is the average person lacking going into a CrossFit gym?26:01 – Jason's thoughts on training overhead38:36 – Jason touches on the importance of strength in CrossFit49:35 – How Jason programs conjugate for the CrossFit athlete versus the average member59:212 – Jason's approach to accessory work for CrossFit and general population1:05:20 – Using band work for extra work and bringing up weak points1:07:22 – How to get top notch programming for Cros...2020-07-211h 41THIRST For More PodcastE 12 | Beyond Sets And Reps With Todd Hamer0:00 – Show Intro3:21 – Podcast begins4:10 – Todd's journey through strength and conditioning11:55 – Todd's takeaways from working with Buddy Morris21:51 – How Todd got results with lower budget university programs28:11 – Todd's recommendations for younger coaches40:36 – What Todd looks for when hiring staff and/or interns53:54 – Todd breaks down his programming and philosophy1:03:28 – Todd's top three book recommendations1:10:08 – What would Todd Hamer tell his younger self?About Todd HamerWebsite: https://unionfitness.comInstagram: @toddhamer1Todd Hamer is currently the General Manager a...2020-07-141h 14THIRST For More PodcastE 11 | What Makes A Good Personal Trainer Or Strength Coach?0:00 – Show Intro4:42 – Podcast begins6:55 – THIRST Core Values7:50 – Trustworthy11:25 – Humble17:24 – Integrity22:01– Respect26:29 – Strength30:45 – Teamwork36:08 – Communication43:18 – Having systems in place on how you work with athletes and clients49:04 – Brief synopsis of what makes a good personal trainer and strength coachAbout Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstWebsite: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete for over a decade. He and his wife, Adrian, own Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports...2020-07-0757 minTHIRST For More PodcastE 10 | Strength And Conditioning For High School Baseball And Softball With Chris Bartl0:00 – Show Intro3:29 – Podcast begins4:54 – How Chris got into strength and conditioning9:25 – How Chris approaches training athletes22:41 – Lower body training philosophy for baseball/softball athletes30:08 – Metrics to determine a strong baseball player34:46 – How Chris uses his progression and regression model with his athletes44:50 – The similarities between training adults and athletes52:40 – How Chris approaches his athletes from a nutrition standpoint1:01:43 – Communicating the value of academics in athletics1:10:24 – Embracing the meathead stigma we get as strength coaches1:17:34 – The value of safety and lessons learned in the wei...2020-06-301h 33THIRST For More PodcastE 09 | Conjugate U With Nate Harvey0:00 – Show Intro3:32 – Podcast begins4:39 – How Conjugate U started8:33 – The hurdles Nate had to overcome with implementing the conjugate system at the collegiate level11:56 – How Nate come up with the "lanes" in his programming style15:56 – How to phase in freshman into the Conjugate U system19:01 – The benefits to the box squat24:36 – What max effort movements has Nate seen big dividends from?29:00 – How Nate goes about peaking athletes with Conjugate U33:12 – Explaining the importance of of technique on max effort work35:25 – Controlling rest periods with team...2020-06-231h 02THIRST For More PodcastE 08 | Improving The Female Youth Athlete With Julia And Christian Anto0:00 – Show Intro3:47 – Podcast begins5:20 – The pro's and con's of working with your significant other14:38 – How to communicate with the female client or athlete24:46 – What Julia and Christian believe is the biggest pitfall with training the female youth athlete31:55 – The importance of nutrition for the female youth athlete (and male athlete)42:06– Julia explains what it's like being a female in the strength and conditioning field47:37 – What is tri-phasic training? And how Christian uses it with his clients and athletes57:45 – How Julia and Christian work with their children in the w...2020-06-161h 15THIRST For More PodcastE 07 | The Science Behind HRV And Individualized Training Responses With Justin DeBlauw0:00 – Show Intro4:20 – Podcast begins5:49 – What Justin does at Kansas State University10:52 – What is heart rate variability (HRV)?15:00 – What is the research saying about HRV with endurance athletes?27:05 – How Justin's practical background influenced his research and understanding of academic papers34:27– Finding limitations of data and research46:20 – What Justin plans to do with this Ph.D.54:06 – Research Justin has came across regarding sports specialization1:05:52 – Where is HRV going with strength training?1:12:53 – Justin's recommendations for the average person doing CrossFit1:23:44 – Is a graduate degree worth it in the...2020-06-091h 39THIRST For More PodcastE 06 | Return To Play Protocols For Youth Athletes After COVID-190:00 – Show Intro2:42 – Podcast begins4:07 – Brandon's recommendations for sport coaches29:45 – Looking at a modified training season, and is the conditioning test for football worth it?35:44 – What we have done at THIRST to help aid our athletes back into the facility46:09 – Programming running into training programs49:46– "Please do not kill your kids when you come back"54:27 – Brandon's recommendations for parents getting kids back into sportsAbout Brandon SmitleyInstagram: @bsmitley @team.thirstWebsite: THIRSTgym.comBrandon Smitley is a world renowned strength c...2020-06-021h 08THIRST For More PodcastE 05 | COVID-19, TPS Method, and Bull Shittin' With C.J. Murphy of TPS0:00 – Show Intro3:15 – Podcast begins3:32 – Murph's plan to lobby for gyms like his in Massachusetts11:40 – "Culture coaches when you're not around"26:35 – "There will be another lock down"30:51 – The history of Total Performance Sports41:45– Murph discusses how personal training moved to group and semi-private training48:01 – What is the TPS Method?50:40 – Jesse Burdick interrupts the podcast1:00:36– Big on the basics - we have a responsibility1:10:52– How Murph and Brandon Smitley met via Elitefts, and what's it's done for them1:17:24– The first time Murph met Jim Wendler2020-05-261h 40THIRST For More PodcastE 04 | Navigating High School Strength And Conditioning With Jason Nunn0:00 – Show Intro2:26 – Podcast begins4:45 – How Jason is working with his high school athletes during COVID-1911:17 – Phasing athletes back into training post COVID-1916:07 – The differences between working with high school athletes versus collegiate athletes in a team setting22:48 – How Jason controls particular training variables within the sport calendar29:26– How Jason runs the logistics of a high school weight room41:17 – Finding balance with the high school sport coach45:17 – How Jason uses his competitive strongman background to make intelligent training decision with high school athletes54:22 – What Jason recomme...2020-05-191h 11THIRST For More PodcastE 03 | Blending Coaching, Academia, and Gym Ownership With Tony Montgomery0:00 – Show Intro2:01 – Podcast begins2:47 – From marine to the strength and conditioning industry7:02 – Tony's path to online coaching and gym ownership11:32 – Tony walks you through what he looks at and manipulates within his nutrition coaching for weight loss or strength and size increases20:06 – Understanding the NEAT principle and hormones with weight loss clients25:08 – Building a positive relationship with food26:17 – Tony discusses his gym, Strength Union, and how he uses it to grow other parts of his businesses; and how a strength sport gym may not be the best business model2020-05-121h 01THIRST For More PodcastE 02 | Bringing High Quality Juice With Strength Coach Lucas White0:00 – Show Intro1:46 – Podcast begins3:16 – What got Lucas into collegiate strength and conditioning13:52 – How Lucas uses his experience under the bar to relate with his athletes18:33 – Why Lucas chooses to train at strength sport gyms31:42 – How the conjugate system has influenced Lucas's training philosophy and coaching46:00 – Lucas's yearly plan with collegiate women's soccer team1:00:32 – How Lucas creates buy-in and communicates with sport coaches1:10:30 – #HighQualityJuice1:19:02 – "Don't be afraid to go bet on yourself"About Lucas WhiteInstagram: @strength_coach_whiteLucas White is in hi...2020-05-051h 25THIRST For More PodcastE 01 | Welcome To The THIRST For More Podcast feat. Brandon Smitley0:00 – Show Intro1:26 – Podcast begins2:19 – Who is your host Brandon Smitley and what is the goal with the THIRST For More Podcast?4:09 – How Brandon got into the fitness industry and powerlifting12:31 – Brandon's role of personal training at Indiana State University14:48 – Creating the capital to start Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST)21:04 – The first big hurdle with THIRST Gym23:48 – Working at THIRST Gym full-time and making our first hire25:48 – Using the COVID-19 experience to start the THIRST For More Podcast27:38 – The goal behind the podcast and what...2020-05-0237 min