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A Decade of SHIFT: 10 Years of Must Hear Gymnastics Advice

Today is SHIFT's 10 Year Anniversary. It's insane for me to even write that. In October 2013, I wrote a blog post about hip flexor stiffness in gymnasts. 10 years later, SHIFT has grown into an international company and brand I feel has helped…
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Vault, Bars, Beam, and Floor Skill Progressions From Expert Gymnastics Coaches

We're thrilled to be just days away from the highly anticipated 2023 Shift Symposium.  Over three days, we'll be hosting an array of outstanding speakers who will cover gymnastics techniques, drills, progressions, medical care, strength…
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Floor Twisting Progressions and Overcoming “Twisties” with Adam Paterson

Today on the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Paterson, Head of Performance at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre in the UK and MAG Lead England Coach. As an accomplished MAG Coach, MAG International brevet judge, and personal…
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Helping Gymnasts Through Puberty and Growth with Dr. David Kruse

In today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. David Kruse, the USA Gymnastics Medical Director & Team Physician, who is dedicated to promoting athlete wellness and health in the sport. He gained his B.S., Biology, University of California…
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Building Explosive Vaults and Competing Them Safely with Pete Etherington

Today on The Shift Show I am joined by the esteemed Pete Etherington, an expert in the art of vaulting.  Vaulting is often considered a challenging discipline, with numerous factors to consider for athletes and coaches alike.  Pete shares…
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Release Skill Development and Battling Dismount Mental Blocks With Will Banthorpe

In today's podcast, we are thrilled to have Will Banthorpe, an exceptional coach from the UK specializing in Men's Artistic Gymnastics.  Will is Head of MAG at Pipers Vale Gymnastics Club, GBR with 23 years of coaching experience. He…
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Keys to Artistry & Choreography in Floor Routines with Chloé van Bavel

Artistry and choreography are key components in creating a successful floor routine for a gymnast.  In this episode of The Shift Show, I have a wonderful conversation with Chloé van Bavel, a renowned Dutch choreographer and artistry expert…
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Helping Shoulder Pain and Labral Tears in Gymnasts with Mike Scaduto

In this informative podcast episode, Mike Scaduto DPT, TPI, C-PS, a physical therapist specializing in shoulder treatment, joins the discussion to shed light on common shoulder injuries in gymnasts and baseball players.  With a background…
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Improve Split and Leap Flexibility With This Step By Step Guide

Today on the podcast I want to address a question I often get: How can I improve my splits and leaps?  Well, I've got an awesome lecture from our popular Hero Lab that's perfect for summarizing this topic.  In this lecture, I'll share…
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Reducing Knee Pain from Overuse Injuries in Gymnasts with Janis Konkle

Overuse knee injuries can be incredibly frustrating and painful for gymnasts, especially when they involve growth plate injuries like Osgood-Schlatter's or patellar tendon problems.  In this episode of The Shift Show, Janis Konkle PT, DPT,…