In this week's Q&A, John and Chris discuss the use of training with water based tools, how isometric lunges impact speed and protein supplementation.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Starting Block Podcast

02:58 Athlete Development and Training Insights

06:09 The Importance of Female Athlete Training

08:03 Evaluating Training Tools: Water-Filled Balls

19:55 Iso-Extreme Lunges and Sprinting Speed

29:39 Nutrition and Protein Recommendations

In this weeks Guest Interview, John and Chris welcome Coach Anthony Cellitti to the show. The guys discuss various topics, including the importance of building relationships with athletes, the effectiveness of the 1x20 training system, and the challenges associated with training athletes in todays society due to the influence of social media and more.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

03:06 Guest Introduction: Coach Anthony Saletti

05:59 Anthony's Coaching Journey and Philosophy

08:52 Ideal Athlete Qualities and Training Dynamics

11:51 Training Methodologies: The 1x20 System Explained

14:52 Practical Application of the 1x20 System

17:56 Challenges in Convincing Athletes to Train Differently

20:58 Bastardized Training Programs: Lessons Learned

24:31 Exploring Training Techniques and Recovery

30:12 The Challenge of Convincing Young Athletes

35:57 Building Relationships and Communication with Athletes

37:17 Innovations in Training Tools and Techniques

In this week's Q & A John and Chris dive into the importance of leg power in pitching, the role of blood flow in enhancing recovery & recurring hamstring injuries.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

02:43 Understanding Athletic Development and Training Methods

05:17 The Importance of Leg Power in Pitching

11:24 Mechanics and Variability in Athletic Performance

16:56 The Role of Blood Flow in Performance and Recovery

20:36 Addressing Recurring Hamstring Injuries