E248 | Mikki Martin of Brand X

After 249 episodes of the Doc and Jock Podcast, we say farewell, at least temporarily. We use our last 50 minutes on the internet waves to talk about some of our favorite memories of the show, our favorite guests and some of our least favorite. We also talk about what we have learned and where we are headed. Thank you to anyone that has listened, reviewed or been a part of our show. It really means a lot to us and we hope that you have taught you something along the way.

Mikki Martin of Brand X Method jumps back on the show to discuss training kiddos. Mikki is the Director of Youth Programs at Brand X and specializes in working with kiddos between the ages of 3 and 10 years old. Learn more about Brand X here

On Episode 247 of the Doc & Jock Podcast Danny & Joe answer, a listeners question about how to fix shoulder internal rotation mobility restrictions. After that, we get some attendee feedback on our Everyday Weightlifter seminar.

On Episode 246 of the Doc and Jock Podcast Danny & Joe sit down to do a year in review of 2017.

Episode 245 of the Doc & Jock Podcast is a special one, it's our first ever CLIP SHOW! That's right we have gone back to the vault and dug up 12 of our favorite moments from the 2017 Doc & Jock line-up and pieced them together like a jigsaw puzzle. If you are interested in listening to one of the episodes in its entirety scroll down and click on a link.   Episode 242 - Brett Bartholomew - http://docandjock.com/e242-brett-bartholomew-conscious-coaching/ Episode 229 - What I Wish I Had Known with Coach B - http://docandjock.com/e229-wish-known-mike-burgener/ Episode 232 - Danny & Joe Answer Olympic Lifting Questions - http://docandjock.com/e232-danny-joe-answer-olympic-lifting-questions/ Episode 212 - Dr Andy Galpin - http://docandjock.com/e212-dr-andy-galpin/ Episode 198 - Adee Cazayoux - http://docandjock.com/e198-adee-zukier-cazayoux-ceo-working-gravity/ Episode 156 - Julien Pineau - http://docandjock.com/e156-julien-pineau-strongfit-movement/ Episode 160 - Brian MacKenzie - http://docandjock.com/e160-art-breath-brian-mackenzie-rob-wilson/ Episode 154 - Theresa Larson - http://docandjock.com/e154-adaptive-athlete-theresa-larson/ Episode 164 - Robb Wolf - http://docandjock.com/e164-robb-wolf/ Episode 174 - Kelly Starrett - http://docandjock.com/e174-kelly-starrett-talks-mobility-wod-102-course/ Episode 180 - Luke & Tex from Power Athlete HQ - http://docandjock.com/e180-with-power-athlete-hq/   Check out Doc and Jock Podcast here: Athletes’ Potential – Where Movement is Medicine! http://www.athletespotential.com/ Dr. Danny offers an assortment of services.  If you are in the Atlanta area be sure to look him up.  If you are not in Atlanta please be sure to shoot him an email or follow him on the social sites listed below. facebook page https://www.facebook.com/athletespotential?fref=ts Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzbIpnafDLDvqCztuFkdsdQ Twitter @AthPotential Instagram  @dannyMattaPT Joe’s Barbell – where lifting at JOE’S is just a click away. http://joesbarbell.com/ Coach Joe offers a variety of live and online training options including a private facebook group titled #HeelsOff where you can get his honest and FREE opinion on your movement and unfiltered take on Weightlifing. Join the conversation at any of the links below. Webpage Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/905586666194729/ #HeelsOff facebook forum https://www.facebook.com/joesbarbell?fref=ts YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/BarbellsandBabies Twitter @JoeShu2326 Instagram @JoesBarbell Johnny B – Producer The Rad Company http://theradcompany.com @johnny_barbell on IG @crossfitdecaturcfd on IG  

On Episode 245 of the Doc and Jock Podcast Danny & Joe take a trip to ASW Distillery in Atlanta, GA to taste some WHISKEY. They are joined by distiller/whiskey expert Chad to find out what the difference between Whiskey, Bourbon, Irish Whiskey, Scotch. He talks us through how to taste a whiskey the right way, whether to add ice or water and a ton of other really cool stuff. Check it out while drinking your favorite bourbon.

On episode 244 we sit down with Dr. Sam Mugavero to talk about training with Kettlebells. Sam was a two-sport athlete in college at the University of South Carolina. After completing his PhD in Chemistry in 2007, he moved to Atlanta with his wife got his strong first certification and while teaching started Smugs Fitness Outdoor Fitness Program in Barrett Park (College Park, GA), which eventually led to him opening his own gym in Atlanta. On this Episode we cover the following topics The difference between hardstyle kettlebelling & sport kettlebells The benefit of the 6 main kettlebell exercises Why kettlebell work is completely safe Does kettlebell work need to be complemented with non-sagittal plane movements Jillian Michaels terrible KB Swings (watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3bG09NAlDo) Does kettlebell work help or hurt Olympic lifting Learn more about Sam & Smug's Fitness here http://smugsfitness.com/  

On Episode 243 of the Doc & Jock Podcast, we answer listener questions about how to properly train barbell cycling how to fix ankle pain in the bottom of the squat.

On Episode 242 of the Doc and Jock Podcast we meet up with one of our favorite strength & conditioning coaches, Brett Bartholomew, for some training and conversation on Conscious Coaching. Brett Bartholomew likes to stay off the grid a little bit, so here is a little background on him, just in case you aren't aware of him yet. Brett strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, Bartholomew Strength. He has worked with collegiate teams, professional teams, businesses, and individual clients. Taken together, Brett has coached a diverse range of athletes from across 23 sports at levels ranging from youths to Olympians. He’s supported Super Bowl and World Series Champions, along with several professional fighters, including those competing in the UFC. He has also worked with members of the United States Special Forces community. His coaching and speaking has spanned the globe, from China to Brazil and numerous other stops in between. As an entrepreneur, Brett has proudly served as a teammate and supporting partner in the strategic growth of two separate performance companies and is a highly sought-after consultant and mentor for many others across the United States and abroad. Additionally, his work and expertise has been featured in numerous local and national media outlets. His book, Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In (Amazon), achieved “Best Seller” status in the categories of “Sport Coaching” (#1), “Business/Money” (#8) ,and was ranked in the “Amazon Top 100 Books Overall.” Brett is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) where he holds both their CSCS*D & RSCC*D distinctions. He is a proud graduate of Kansas State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, where he obtained a Master of Science in Education in exercise science with an emphasis on motor behavior, cueing, and attentional focus in human performance. "The majority of coaches try to coach by informing instead of engaging." - Brett Bartholomew Topics We Cover On This Episode   How to get over yourself as a coach Application of speed & agility work for the regular person and how to program it Are box jumps in CrossFit plyometrics The true definition of intensity in regards to plyometrics The concept of buy-in and how to apply it as a coach Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement & being real Why kids need to compete Why you don't need a gym to train high level athletes Brett's opinion of Instagram coaches            

Do you have issues getting to sleep at night? Have you ever woke up at 2am and had your stream of conscious go down a deep rabbit hole of stressors like work or kids and it keeps you up all night? Good news! Today Doc Danny has your fix. On Episode 241 of the Doc and Jock Podcast Danny drops some knowledge on how to fall asleep in 1 minute using a breathing technique. When you try this and have a positive experience PLEASE let us know via an iTunes review.