This week, we have Dr. Zachary Long to discuss blood flow restriction training, injury-proofing yourself, and becoming a better human. Here’s the show breakdown:
- [1:30] 10,000 Copies of Garage Gym Athlete (https://garagegymbook.com/)
- [2:53] Fitness Challenge — Reach Roll & Lift (https://www.thebarbellphysio.com/reach-roll-and-lift/)
- [4:14] Mental Toughness Challenge — Find Your Weakness and CRUSH IT!
- [5:20] Book Recommendation — Raving Fans (http://amzn.to/2qJrrmT)
- [6:09] Who is Dr. Zachary Long?
- [8:11] Biggest Improvement Needed in Physical Therapy
- [12:10] Best Way to Injury-Proof Yourself
- [15:03] Stabilization Equipment — The Yoke
- [17:17] Importance of Stabilization in Your Programming
- [20:21] Blood Flow Restriction Training 101
- [23:31] How to do Blood Flow Restriction Training
- [25:40] Cons to Blood Flow Restriction Training
- [27:44] Is Blood Flow Restriction worth adding to your training, or just a fad?
- [30:01] Blood Flow Restriction Training and Endurance Training
- [32:03] Blood Flow Restriction Training Product Recommendation (no official endorsement here)
- [35:45] How to Start with Blood Flow Restriction Training
- [37:22] THE Book Question
- [41:11] Common Problems for Intermediate to Advanced Athletes
- [42:55] Quick-Fire Questions
- [45:55] THE QUESTION: Best Advice on Becoming a Better Human
- [47:17] Where to Learn More about Dr. Zachary Long
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This Week’s Better Human Bullets
- Fitness Challenge – Reach, Roll, & Life (20x)
- Mental Toughness Challenge – Find Your Weaknesses and Crush It!
- Book Recommendation– Raving Fans
Connect/Further Resources:
- The Barbell Physio
- The Best Blood Flow Restriction Bands and Devices
- The Science of Blood Flow Restriction Training
- The Application of Blood Flow Restriction for Performance Gains
Thanks for listening!
Jerred