355: Daniel Back and Tim Riley on Key Developmental Concepts of Explosive Jumping and Athleticism

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520: Julien Pineau on The Nervous System and the Art of Adaptation

In this episode, Julien explores resilience, energy allocation, and the deeper forces that shape athletic performance. He explains the phylogenetic hierarchy of the nervous system, how prior experiences influence behavior, and why emotions are better understood as questions rathe ...  Show more

519: Liz Gleadle on Elastic Strength and the Art of Movement

In this episode, Liz Gleadle shares insights about rhythm, throwing, emotional training, and the deeper human elements of performance. She discusses how hanging, rings, dance, breath, sound, and object-based play shaped her understanding of movement, coordination, and javelin tec ...  Show more

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