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Dr. Danny Talks Groin Pulls Feb 26, 2016

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Danny doing work Assessing, rehabbing, and strengthening your groin post injury are discussed in this Doc and Jock short! Post Comments about this episode, potential topics, suggestions for interviews and questions to the Doc and Jock Website, facebook page, and twitter account. Also be sure to reach out to Dr. Danny and Coach Joe at their personal social media accounts listed below in the show sponsor section. Webpage http://docandjock.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doc-and-Jock/413659638795840?fref=ts Twitter @docandjock Instagram @DOCandJOCKpodcast Mobility WOD – The ultimate guide to resolving pain, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance. www.mobilitywod.com Doc and Jock would like to thank official Show Sponsor Mobility WOD for their support. Please gang head over to www.mobilitywod.com for all you mobility needs where you will find the latest MWOD products, episodes, upcoming seminars, daily MWODS, help finding a provider and the subscription services Mobility WOD Pro. Mobility WOD PRO is a perfect resource for any coach looking to up their positional knowledge base and infect their community with true suppleness! Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Mobility-Wod-155425314471727/?fref=ts Twitter and Instagram – @mobilitywod Performa Sleep – Better Performance through Better Sleep. www.performasleep.com Performa Sleep has developed what they believe to be the perfect mattress for athletes. Their athlete – specific sleep technology is a three layer mattress designed to ease muscle tension, boost recovery, and sooth hard working bodies. Head over to their webpage to read learn more about their CopperCool technology and to read testimonials from our very own Dr. Danny, and CrossFit Games Athletes Scott Panchik (@ScottPanchik), Emily Bridgers (EmilyBridgers), and Lauren Fisher (LaurenFisher). Exclusive to the Doc and Jock audience, Performa Sleep is providing a discount code to receive $75.00 of the purchase of any size mattress. Simply head over to www.performasleep and enter the code JOCK75 at check out. Along with $75.00 off Performa Sleep already offers a 90 day money back guarantee and free shipping. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PerformaSleep/?fref=nf Twitter and Instagram – @PerformaSleep 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 ho...

Ben Smith Talks CrossFit Feb 24, 2016

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I Was Conceived In The Bathroom Of A Denny’s Episode 54 Danny & Joe Visits With The Fittest Man On Earth: Ben Smith Episode at a Glance In Episode 54 the Doc (Danny Matta) and Jock (Joe Szymanek) sit down for a conversation with the current Fittest Man In The World, Ben Smith. The fellas talk about Ben’s programming, how the 2015 CrossFit Games held up to years past, jerking off dudes for charity and of course how Coach Joe was conceived in a bathroom. Quick Show Guide [0:00] – [4:30] Show Intro Joe runs down the topics that will be covered in Episode 54 and throws a few shout outs to the sponsors. [4:36] – [7:21] We get to meet Ben Smith the current Fittest Man On The Planet. Ben fills us in on how he transitioned from baseball to CrossFit, his dad deadlifting 500 lbs. and how his brothers are probably both better CrossFitters than he is. [7:21] Joe talks about conception, which will turn you off from eating Denny’s FOREVER. [10:06] Ben Smith has always been known as a family guy, here he talks about how his family makes it possible for him to do what he does. [11:32] Ben fills us in on how baseball shaped him as a CrossFitter which leads the fellas into a bigger discussion on how kids are over specializing for sports. Your kid isn’t the next Cy Young, so let him be a kid and try all of the sports. [15:38] Here’s the secret sauce! Ben breaks down all of the intricate details of his programming…meso cycles, metabolic pathway training timelines and what you should prioritize if you want to win the CrossFit games. [19:45] The guys stop for a quick HATER-ADE break. [22:28] Ben fills us in on what a normal training session is like for him and Danny prys to figure out what he does to help prioritize recovery (homie is always trying to get a new client). [28:15] We find out how important family is to Ben Smith’s success and how all of them are working together to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. [32:51] Joe ruins the charity talk by talking about jerking off dudes. [34:14] How hard were the 2015 CrossFit Games? What do you do with all that cash? Danny thinks Ben invests in a IRA and Joe is positive that he bought a sports car. Ben also tells us which other popular CrossFit competitor is a giant asshole, unfortunately the answer is not what you want to hear. [48:13] Danny engages Ben about how pushing human performance and recovery go hand in hand. Both of them contemplate the 5, 10 and 15 year outcomes of being a CrossFit games competitor. [49:33] Ben answers some rapid fire Q&A. What was life like as a military brat? What should a up and comer prioritize if they are looking to compete in CrossFit? What is that hidden skeleton no one knows about Ben? Find out the answers to those questions here. Post Comments about this episode, potential topics, suggestions for interviews and questions to the Doc and Jock Website, facebook page, and twitter account. Also be sure to reach out to Dr. Danny and Coach Joe at their personal social media accounts listed below in the show sponsor section. Webpage http://docandjock.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doc-and-Jock/413659638795840?fref=ts Twitter @docandjock Instagram @DOCandJOCKpodcast Also, please check out these links to the articles and content creators mentioned during our conversation. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bensmithcrossfit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsmit13/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/ben_smith13

Ben Smith Talks CrossFit Feb 24, 2016

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Coaching the Squat and a Special Offer From Ben Greenfield Fitness Feb 19, 2016

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Gang if you are interested in a FREE copy of Ben Greenfield’s Look Good Naked Longevity Plan simply head over to iTunes, review the Doc and Jock Podcast and post a screen shot of that interview to the Doc and Jock facebook page linked here! This is a 49 page resource from one of America’s most influential trainers. Most folks have to pay for this resource, not the Doc and Jock audience! Looking good naked is a review away folks! In this new segment Coach Joe answers a question about coaching athletes to squat. In many coaching circles coaches teach their athletes to drive through their heels. In Joe’s mind this is a que gone terribly wrong. The facts are that most new athletes do not have the tools to squat properly. The culprits are usually poor ankle flexion, a weak and/or underdeveloped posterior chain, and in general, poor body awareness. A quick fix in the beginning, in some cases, is to ask the athlete to drive through their heels. Joe discusses how driving through the heels should be thought of as a corrective cue, not one to promote the most optimal movement pattern possible. Joe is not alone in this line of thinking. Joe discusses a conversation he had with Donnie Thompson, linked here. In the talk Donnie talks about why the cue works for many people, and also why it is not the most optimal cue to promote athleticism. Also, within the youtube clip Donnie discusses other nuggets regarding foot maintenance. Brian Mackenzie makes a similar point in a recent instagram post, linked here. In the post Brian writes, “Being in your heels isn’t how you were designed to move, ever. Being in your heels was a que that took off, and I used it a lot as well, to get people who had no posterior chain development…” Check out the full post here. Joe has written and discussed this topic at Joe’s Barbell and on his YouTube channel. Here, Joe discusses tempo in squatting and how to properly squat with the legs and, here, Joe writes about applying tempo. Check out the links below to learn more about Joe’s perspective on squatting, Weightlifting and life by checking out www.joesbarbell.com and the links below. Donnie Thompson Talking Foot and Ankle Health – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttVx1qm85Ro Squatting with Tempo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plMLp2bLdjA Practicing the Squat: Applying Tempo – http://joesbarbell.com/2015/11/24/practicing-the-squat-applying-control-and-tempo/ Also gang, be sure to check out the Podcasts mentioned in this show. Donnie Thompson Interview

Coaching the Squat and a Special Offer From Ben Greenfield Fitness Feb 19, 2016

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Ben Benson Talks CrossFit Feb 17, 2016

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The More I Learn, The Less I F’ing Know. Episode 52 CrossFit Coaching Stud Ben Benson Drops In To Talk Competitive Fitness, His Life Direction and lots of other deep shit. Episode at a Glance In Episode 52 the Doc (Danny Matta) and Jock (Joe Szymanek) sit down with Ben Benson, who is the owner of CrossFit Terminus, coach to Emily Bridgers and the founder of the Squat Mafia which is his competitive fitness training program. You’d probably expect this episode to be your typical interview with a high level coach a couple weeks before the Open: programming, mental preparation..etc, however it’s totally the opposite. In this episode Ben, Danny and Joe dive into some pretty deep issues: like “Where do I stand on Competitive Fitness” “Where do I stand on CrossFit” “The dogma of CrossFit” and “What the hell happened at the 2015 CrossFit Games.” If you are looking for some hot tips on how to get to regionals this isn’t going to be the podcast for you. If you are looking to get a glimpse into a very real conversation that tons of high level coaches and athletes are having within the competitive fitness community, than block out the next hour off your life and prepare to have your mind blown. Ben Benson’s Biography Website: http://crossfitterminus.com Instagram: @thebenbenson Head coach, programmer, co-owner, athlete at CrossFit Terminus. Ben Benson was a former climber, mountain biker, and outdoor adventure lover. He traveled the world with ice climbing, but eventually determined that long climbing trips didn’t fit into a normal lifestyle. He found CrossFit in 2007 and instantly became hooked, loving the idea of functional, measurable fitness that was able to be done in a short time domain. He has now coached CrossFit as a full time profession for over 7 years. Ben has also completed the CrossFit Movement and Mobility, Gymnastics, Basic Barbell, Endurance, Science of Exercise, and CrossFit Kids certification courses. Ben appreciates quality of movement and holds his clients to the highest standard. Ben likes class structure and may seem rigid at first, but if you stick with him, he has a huge heart and is always concerned with how to better his athletes through exercise and lifestyle changes. With his tattoo flare, balanced with his perfect hair, you won’t miss this one of a kind coach when you walk into the gym! In the past Ben has coached/ programmed for a Georgia State, American and World Record holding powerlifter. Ben has coached and programmed for multiple athletes during the 2015 CrossFit Games season, with a team (Team Terminus) and individual (Emily Bridgers) winning the 1st annual Atlantic region. He has been Emily’s coach for the past 5 years and together they celebrated a 6th place finish at the 2014 CrossFit Games, as well as an additional appearance at the 2015 CrossFit Games. Additionally, Ben began coaching and programming for Stacie Tovar and Becca Voigt through Regionals for their 6th and 8th CrossFit Games appearances respectively. Quick Show Guide [0:00] – [3:52] Show Intro Danny intro’s coach Ben Benson and gives our sponsors some shutouts. [4:58] Ben Benson details his background in climbing and mountain biking and tells us how one move on the side of icey rock changed his life forever and how that eventually led him into the world of fitness. [16:54] Danny and Ben get into a deep conversation on what it takes to be a competitive fitness athlete and is it really worth it. The conversation hits some interesting topics including the addiction to volume, and how competitive fitness is not CrossFit, as well as is the competitors lifestyle really what you want. [25:19] Danny talks about the long term effects of competitive fitness from a Physio-Coach perspective. [26:33] Ben Benson talks about Emily’s 2015 CrossFit gam...

Ben Benson Talks CrossFit Feb 17, 2016

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Breathing and Performance Feb 10, 2016

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The Training Mask is great tool to add to you training, especially when a coach like Brain Mackenzie walks you through how to use it properly. In this episode of the DOC and JOCK Podcast, Dr. Danny recaps his weekend with Coach Brian Mackenzie. Just Breathe Episode 51 Are You Optimizing Your Breathing To Improve Performance? Episode at a Glance In Episode 51 the Doc (Danny Matta) and Jock (Joe Szymanek) talk about Danny’s recent experience at Brian MacKenzie’s (the founder of CrossFit Endurance) Performance Breathing Camp. The fellas cover the in’s and out’s of Brian’s thoughts on using The Training Mask, incorporating Wim Hof breathing for better performance and of course getting naked in the snow. Quick Show Guide [0:00] – [2:45] Show Intro Joe runs down the topics [2:45] – [8:00] Joe & Danny catch each other up on the last week. They talk about running around naked in the snow and intro on how the Wim Hof method of breathing helps deal with extreme cold exposure and talk some epic life hacks including an inversion table and the Squatty Potty. [8:00] Joe interviews Danny on his experience at Brian MacKenzie’s “Performance Breathing Camp.” Danny talks about the idea of using the Training Mask into the athletic workspace. He covers the finer points of how and how not to use the mask. [15:30] Wim Hof. He’s not just some nut that can endure extreme cold. Danny fills us all in on how Brian MacKenzie is using Wim’s method to drastically increase performance. ALSO the fellas clear up the air on what IS actually causing that burning feeling in your body when you are working out. Is it lactic acid like your trainer or coach has mentioned or is it something else… [26:30] Danny spends some time talking about what his wife, Ashley, took away from Brian MacKenzie’s seminar. He also talks about how the training mask can help help strength the anterior stabilizers after pregnancy. [30:22] Danny throws some shade to dudes doing bicep curls wearing training mask, then gets into some deep knowledge on how using a Training Mask can help prime the entire breathing system for better performance in your workout. [35:35] This might be the most important moment of this weeks podcast. If you don’t listen to anything else skip to this and listen to Danny and Joe talk about HOW you can be a serious competitor at the Sport of Fitness or any other sport. The cliff note is anyone can do volume, but volume isn’t enough to compete at a high level. [38:00] Joe & Danny recap everything they covered in the podcast. [45:42] Closing notes and sponsor shout outs Post Comments about this episode, potential topics, suggestions for interviews and questions to the Doc and Jock Website, facebook page, and twitter account. Also be sure to reach out to Dr. Danny and Coach Joe at their personal social media accounts listed below in the show sponsor section. Webpage http://docandjock.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doc-and-Jock/413659638795840?fref=ts Twitter @docandjock Instagram @DOCandJOCKpodcast Also, please check out these links to the articles and content creators mentioned during our conversation. Brian MacKenzie https://www.facebook.com/unscaredinc | http://athletecell.com/ | http://crossfitendurance.com Wim Hof http://www.wimhofmethod.com/

Breathing and Performance Feb 10, 2016

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Ben GreenField Talks Human Optimization Feb 03, 2016

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Ben Greenfield Bio (@bengreenfield) Ben Greenfield is an ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, Spartan racer, coach, speaker and author of the New York Times Bestseller “Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life” (http://www.BeyondTrainingBook.com). In 2008, Ben was voted as NSCA’s Personal Trainer of the year and in 2013 and 2014 was named by Greatist as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness. Ben blogs and podcasts at http://www.BenGreenfieldFitness.com, and resides in Spokane, WA with his wife and twin boys. Follow Ben on twitter @bengreenfield or Instagram @bengreenfieldfitness and be sure to search him on facebook Episode at a Glance In this episode of the Doc and Jock Podcast Ben Greenfield joins the conversation. Ben opens the show buy describing his PILLARS of fitness and how he tracks each. Ben writes extensively about each of these primary modes but here on the Doc and Jock Podcast you get the Cliff’s notes straight from the horse’s mouth. We find that Ben prioritizes 6 factors; performance, recovery, sleep, fat loss, and hormone optimization. Ben not only describes why he feels these factors are paramount toward optimizing human function but also provides insight on how he monitors them. Ben also talks about the group training model, discusses his thoughts on the power of the human mind, and discusses his recent experimentation with free diving and exogenous ketones. Ben is one smart cookie and we are very fortunate to be able to share his message with you, the Doc and Jock audience. Please gang, if you enjoyed Ben’s episode and the information he provided head over to iTunes and leave a review and comment. Rumor has it that Ben combs the reviews of podcasts that he does and counts the times his name is written. It’s just a rumor, but you know how those start! Quick Show Guide [5:09] Ben walks Danny and Joe through his points of emphasis as a coach, Performance, Recovery, Digestion, Brian, Sleep, Fat loss and Hormone Optimization, and the ways he monitors each. [19:30] Ben provides some insight and goes into further detail regarding heart rate variability monitoring and how monitoring it can positively affect CrossFit Training. [22:47] Is it feasible implement the type of monitoring described above and earlier in the conversation in group settings, like CrossFit. [30:40] Getting around life with kiddos. Can you have your cake and it to? Ben discusses his personal experience training for Ironman competition post kiddos. There are not only benefits for the athlete but there is research to show that kiddos benefit as well. [38:02] The power of the mind. What type of mental preparation does Ben implement in his own training and in that of his clients? [44:05] Ben describes the impact of Free Diving on performance and how exogenous ketos can effect breath hold times. [50:00] Where to find Ben and the content he creates. Post Comments about this episode, potential topics, suggestions for interviews and questions to the Doc and Jock Website, facebook page, and twitter account. Also be sure to reach out to Dr. Danny and Coach Joe at their personal social media accounts listed below in the show sponsor section. Webpage http://docandjock.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doc-and-Jock/413659638795840?fref=ts Twitter @docandjock Instagram @DOCandJOCKpodcast Also, please check out these links to the articles and con...

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