Episode 1 What's Missing from Athletic Performance Programs

About this episode

The episode discusses the missing elements in athletic performance programs and emphasizes a systematic approach to enhance athlete performance beyond just physical training.

Introduction: Today’s topic: What’s missing from athletic performance programs across the country (high school, private sector, and college). Goal: Build a systematic approach to help athletes maximize performance beyond just lifting weights. Reminder: Champions are made by mastering the little things — not just training hard. The 7-Part Framework: Sleep Ideal sleep environment: 68°F, dark room, no screens before bed Nutrition & Recovery Macro minimums: Protein: 1 g per lb body weight Carbs: 3–12 g per lb body weight (depending on sport/intensity) Fat: 20–35% of total calories Supplements & recovery tools: breath work, cool downs, PT, chiropractic, sauna, ice baths, hyperbaric chambers Testing & KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) Rotational Strength, Speed, & Power Lateral Strength, Speed, & Power Goal Setting & Habits Eliminating Organized Chaos Recovery & Monitoring Fatigue: Use jump testing / velocity tracking to monitor fatigue If below norm → reduce training volume/intensity by 25% If above norm → consider lighter bodybuilding day or active recovery End outdated “grind culture” of beating athletes down with unnecessary early workouts Tools for…

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Host: The Barbell Life

Topics covered

• athletic performance
• nutrition
• recovery
• sleep
• training
• accountability

Keywords

• athletic performance
• nutrition
• recovery
• sleep
• training
• KPI
• accountability

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Organizations: Barbell Life

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