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📢 **In the Zone Podcast: Travis Miller from Core Energy**

Travis Miller discusses the creation and evolution of the Core Energy belt, focusing on core strength and intra-abdominal pressure for athletes.

Learn more about Ryan Cronin's research mentioned in the episode:
Video 1 https://youtu.be/SY9E1zQsd_M
Video 2 https://youtu.be/2Mt_zmiM-Yw
Video 3 https://youtu.be/CD1ROvhEbco

🔸 Performance Enhancement: Learn how the belt boosts athletic performance by increasing velocity and improving spine engagement.

🔸 Versatility Beyond Baseball: Discover its utility in various sports, improving posture and preventing injuries.

🔸 Comfort and Performance in Sports Gear: Emphasizes the importance of comfort and game-like practice for better outcomes.

🔸 Customized Belts for Enhanced Performance: Customization details and pro athlete endorsements, featuring high-quality materials for better support.

🔸 Expanding Color Options and Future Developments: Efforts to expand color choices and new products like compression shorts with integrated belt technology.

Tune in to hear how Core Energy is revolutionizing athletic performance through innovative gear! 🌟


Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/0XdfA46m9RE

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Dynamic vs. Static Stretching
- Dynamic stretching for warm-ups: preferred over static stretching for better blood flow and muscle preparation.
- Static stretching: less favored pre-workout but beneficial post-exercise for muscle relaxation.

Importance of Blood Flow
- Emphasizing the need for warming up tendons and ligaments with low blood flow supply.

Optimizing Workouts
- Pre-workout accessory lifts enhance hypertrophy and training effectiveness.
- Effective cool-down with static stretching improves recovery.

Diverse Stretching Techniques
- PNF and ballistic stretching discussed with caution for potential risks.
- Eldoa stretches and spinal decompression techniques for joint health and pain relief.

Warm-Up Strategies
- Engaging dynamic warm-ups like spike ball or basketball for effective body preparation.
- Stressing the importance of warm-ups for young athletes to prevent injuries.

Key Studies

1.“The effects of static stretching on performance in competitive athletes” by Behm et al. (2011):

•Findings: Static stretching can impair strength and power performance if done prior to activity. Recommended as part of a cool-down or flexibility routine.

2.“Acute effects of dynamic stretching on muscle performance: A systematic review” by Samson et al. (2012):

•Findings: Dynamic stretching enhances muscle performance, especially when the movements are sport-specific.

3.“Influence of different warm-up protocols on high-intensity performance in male adolescent athletes” by McMillian et al. (2006):

•Findings: Dynamic warm-ups are more effective than static stretching in improving performance in activities involving power, strength, and speed.

4.“PNF stretching: Mechanisms and benefits for sports performance” by Sharman et al. (2006):

Tanner Pruett from MASH Baseball Warm Up Activities: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRHqwLNgK0gpy5yrahmtJ7RpLU5JqXR0c&si=AeU6p8fEpoIfHabz

Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/bsgdPJhGFDg

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Exploring what sets apart good coaches from great ones and their transformative impact on athletes.

Key Highlights:

-Characteristics of Great Coaches:Measuring coaching effectiveness, three key success factors, guiding action and behavior change.
- Coaching Strategies for Success: Encouraging consistent actions, building confidence, reassessment for goal alignment.
- Impact of Access to Resources: Influence of resources on athlete behavior, understanding individual motivations, leading by example.
- Essential Qualities of Great Coaches: Growth mindset, continual learning, authenticity, congruency, team unity, and maximizing player potential.

Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/NkMv16OA3_E

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