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July 26, 2022

Olivia Karas on NCAA Gymnastics, Michigan, and Challenges of Commentating

Today on the podcast I am very excited to bring you another wonderful episode with former collegiate gymnast Olivia Karas. Former J.O gymnast, Oliva studied at The University of Michigan

July 21, 2022

Free 10 Minute Ankle PreHab Circuit for Gymnasts!

I get asked all the time what stretching, exercises, and balance work is best for gymnasts to help reduce the risk of ankle injuries. If you look at the research

July 19, 2022

Megan Skaggs on Florida Gymnastics, Managing NCAA, and the Tiny Bows Project

Today on the podcast I am joined by Megan Skaggs a recently graduated student-athlete at the University of Florida, where she competed for the Gators. A former US National Gymnastics

July 12, 2022

The Gymnastics College Recruiting Guide with Jill Hicks

Today on the podcast I’m very excited to bring you a conversation with Jill Hicks who is a consultant advisor helping athletes and parents with the college recruiting process. A

June 7, 2022

5 Steps for Getting Strength & Skills In Gymnastics Off Season

Today we have a quick, very high value, very actionable item podcast. I have been very fortunate to travel and talk with many college coaches and elite coaches from around

May 31, 2022

Must Know Gymnastics Cardio Princples with Chris Hinshaw

Today on the podcast, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes with Chris Hinshaw one of the most world-renowned endurance coaches in the world. Founder of aerobiccapacity.com,

May 24, 2022

Becky Downie on Overcoming Adversity and Lessons From 15 Years in Elite Gymnastics

Today on the podcast I am excited to bring back an episode we actually did three years ago. I wanted to share this episode again now with Becky Downie, due

May 17, 2022

Should Gymnasts with Back Pain Wear A Brace?

Today on the podcast, I’m very excited to bring to you something a little different. Presentation from one of my recent students, Alea Penner, a former gymnast who has just

May 10, 2022

Addressing Body Image, Nutrition, and Strength Issues in Gymnastics Culture

Today in the podcast, I’m very excited to bring to you an interview I was asked to do with Nicole Ferrier on her podcast. Nicole is a fitness professional with

May 3, 2022

Chellsie Memmel on Gymnasts Lifting Weights and Her Gymnastics Conditioning Routine

Today on the podcast I am super flattered to welcome back Chellsie Memmel for another epic episode. The 2005 World All-Around Champion, the third American woman to achieve this feat,

April 26, 2022

Ellie Downie Discusses Her Elite Gymnastics Career, Longevity, and Mental Health

Today in the podcast, I am excited to have senior British artistic gymnast Ellie Downie. Ellie from Notts Gymnastics Club has won multiple international medals and titles and is the

April 19, 2022

Treating Hip Pain in Athletes – Part 2 (Special Testing)

Today on the podcast, we are bringing you part two of our Hip Medical Inservice. Which is training I provide for doctoral students at Champion Physical Therapy clinic in Boston