Posts in Evolving Performance

Evolving Performance Podcast (Ep7): Building Complete Training Programs with Mike Robertson

Evolving Performance Podcast (Ep7): Building Complete Training Programs with Mike Robertson

In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast, Kevin is joined by Mike Robertson, President of Robertson Training Systems and co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST), recognized as one of the top ten gyms in America by Men’s Health. They delve into the foundational principles of program design, individualizing training, and navigating the […]

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Evolving Performance Podcast (Ep6): Mastering Metabolic Health for Athletes with Jim LaValle

Evolving Performance Podcast (Ep6): Mastering Metabolic Health for Athletes with Jim LaValle

In this episode of the Evolving Performance Podcast, I’m joined by clinical pharmacist, author, and metabolic health expert Jim LaValle to dive deep into the interconnected systems that underpin human health and performance. Jim introduces his “Five Triads” framework—an integrative approach that helps identify root causes of fatigue, poor recovery, gut dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances. […]

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Evolving Performance Podcast (Ep5): Key Behaviors of Successful Athletes with Brijesh Patel

Evolving Performance Podcast (Ep5): Key Behaviors of Successful Athletes with Brijesh Patel

In this episode, Brijesh Patel discusses the critical role that leadership, character, and daily habits play in athlete development and long-term success, including: What coaches are really evaluating during recruiting and playing time decisions Common behavioral red flags that predict performance and developmental issues How to develop athletes who can handle adversity and lead themselves […]

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Evolving Performance Podcast (Ep4): Respiratory Training to Improve Performance & Recovery with Andrew Hauser

Evolving Performance Podcast (Ep4): Respiratory Training to Improve Performance & Recovery with Andrew Hauser

In this episode, Andrew Hauser discusses the significant impact respiratory training can have on both performance and recovery, including: The science of breathing and how the relationship between carbon dioxide and oxygen can impact performance Specific breathing strategies to immediately impact short-term performance Longer-term adaptations to respiratory training Programming recommendations on how different breathing methods […]

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Evolving Performance Podcast (Ep3): Maximizing Muscle Growth w/ Pat Davidson

Evolving Performance Podcast (Ep3): Maximizing Muscle Growth w/ Pat Davidson

In this episode, renowned hypertrophy expert Pat Davidson does a deep dive on building muscle, including: The required stimulus for hypertrophy – what is required for your body to put on muscle Key training considerations to maximize muscular development How the longstanding assumption that a specific hormonal response to training was required for building muscle […]

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