E493: Championship Culture with NBA Strength Coach Carl Bergstrom

Jiunta and Shallow discuss all things supplementation. Evolution, manipulation, interactions and more. Listen up, be critical and know when to smell the bullshit.   Pre-Script® Level 1 is now open for registration. Learn more at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/   0:00 Introduction 9:28 Contentious Nature of Nutrition 24:37 Key Supplements for Optimal Health and Performance 31:39 Subtle Yet Significant Effects of Supplementation 45:14 Importance of Brain Health and Cognitive Function 51:59 A Better Approach to Supplementation

In this episode Mac and Thayer discuss the increasing popularity of running clubs and the complexity of running as a training method. Mac theorizes that run clubs have become the new hookup culture and suggests that people should focus on therapy instead of running away from their problems. This conversation explores the misunderstood skill of running, the impact of running shoes and the benefits of walking as a more sustainable form of exercise.   Pre-Script® Level 1 is now open for registration. Class Starts May 2024. Sign Up now at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/

Hattie Boydle shares her journey of personal development and the resources that have helped shape her philosophy. She discusses the inflection points in her career that led her to shift her focus from aesthetics to performance and education.   https://www.instagram.com/flex.method/ https://www.instagram.com/hattieboydle   Pre-Script® Level 1 is now open for registration. Class Starts May 2024. Sign Up now at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/

Shallow and Jiunta explore the concept of leverage and how it relates to building a successful business. They emphasize the importance of understanding and leveraging one's unique experiences and expertise to create value for your clients.   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/   Challenges of Discovering Podcasts (00:03:44) Landscape of Online Content Creation (00:08:08) Opportunities as an Online Coach (00:22:40) Continuous Evolution (00:32:13) Value of Experience (00:44:01) Measuring Success Beyond Time (00:53:28)

Thayer and Mac discuss the process of obtaining new clients, transitioning clients from previous coaches and programs through an intake process. Emphasizing the importance of setting realistic goals and expectations, gaining insight from the client's experience, and overviewing the previous program. This episode highlights the significance of auditing programs and analyzing its intention to create a new path forward with clients.   We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/

Shallow is joined by Carl Bergstrom, director of performance for Steph Curry. Carl discusses the challenges of working with basketball players in the weight room and his perspective on the use of technology and data within the strength and conditioning field. We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/   Culture Shift (00:13:24) Working with One Athlete (00:36:19) Individual Needs and Team Goals (00:43:31) Outside Practitioners (00:51:49) Working with Young Athletes (00:58:50)

Getting pulled over, frustrations with podcasting, Q&A's and the difference between physical therapy and chiropractic care. Join Shallow and Jiunta for another out of pocket episode of RX'D Radio. Resting Dumbbells on Shoulders During Lunges (00:08:35) Differences Between PT and Chiropractic Care (00:23:14) Understanding Exercise Progression in Rehab (00:30:38) Rehabilitation After ACL Surgery (00:38:28:) A Typical Leg Day Routine (00:50:37) Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/

This week’s episode discusses slumps in business, particularly during the first quarter of the year. Mac and Thayer emphasize the importance of being proactive in business and avoiding discounts or sales that devalue your services. They provide practical strategies for combating slumps, such as implementing referral systems and offering value-added incentives. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/  

Shallow is joined by Dante Martella, a strength and conditioning coach, who discusses his journey in the coaching industry and the importance of communication in coaching. The guys share stories of mistakes and failures, highlighting the need to not take things personally and to play the long game.   https://www.instagram.com/malleus_performance/   Pre-Script® Level 1 is now open for registration. Learn more at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/   Impact of Social Media on the Coaching Industry (00:07:06) Mistakes and Failures in Coaching (00:27:12) Power of Accuracy in Communication (00:42:22) Understanding Cultural Differences in Coaching (00:48:24)

Shallow and Jiunta explore the difference between being a personal trainer and a coach, with a focus on the mindset and skills required to be a successful coach. They touch on the goals and responsibilities of personal trainers versus coaches, emphasizing the importance of understanding the athlete's desired outcome and the consequences of coaching decisions.   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/   Exercise vs Training: Understanding the Difference (00:13:26) Romanticized Version of Coaching (00:22:25) Essential Skills for Trainers and Coaches (00:25:20) Difference Between Personal Training and Coaching (00:30:53) Importance of Communication and Trust in Coaching (00:31:20) Sacrificing Time and Working for Free (00:34:24) Coaching Professional Athletes (00:39:01) Fulfillment and Impact of Being a Personal Trainer (00:53:57)