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Jewell Loyd | The Gold Mamba Mentality Aug 20, 2020

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WNBA champion Jewell Loyd knows that lifting up others is the stuff legacies are made of. She herself was mentored by the late, legendary Kobe Bryant, who dubbed Loyd the “Gold Mamba” in honor of her valuable skills. On this episode, she discusses how she’s passing Kobe’s “Mamba Mentality” on to the next generation — and how we can all put it to work in everyday life. Plus, drawing from her experience in quarantine, she shares the tools and apps that have kept her progressing from home.

Inspired to move? Check out the Nike Training Club app, where you’ll find workouts for all fitness levels created and led by Nike trainers, as well as holistic health tips from Nike Performance Council members—all to help you take your wellness to the next level. Clink on the link below to get the app for iOS or Android.

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Georgie Bruinvels | Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Personal Trainer Aug 06, 2020

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The menstrual cycle is pretty low on our list of go-to topics to discuss at the gym. Georgie Bruinvels PhD, a research scientist at Orreco, is trying to change that. She believes it can serve as a guide for planning how you train, eat and recover to get more out of all three. On this episode, she outlines a plan for each of the cycle’s distinct phases; discusses the long, hard fight for gender equality in research; and debunks some enduring myths.

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Jonah Kest | A More Flexible Approach to Yoga Jul 23, 2020

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Nike Master Trainer and yoga instructor JonahKestcomes from something like American yoga royalty. But like many of us, he preferred shooting hoops as a teenager. In this episode, Jonah discusses his journey back to the mat, and how his love of sport helped him create a style of yoga that’s accessible to all of us. He explores why we should prioritize consistency over intensity, and how that yogic mindset can support our everyday life.

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Season 6 Preview | Listener Q&A Special Jul 16, 2020

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With a new season about to drop in just a few weeks, Trained host Ryan Flaherty hits record to offer a sneak peek of some of the conversations he’s had with this season’s experts. But this time around, it’s more than just a preview—it’s a special mini episode where Ryan opens up the virtual mailbag to answer listener questions. In the process, he touches on how to work out while fasting, what teenagers should keep in mind when training, and some of his favorite wellness books.

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Chris Bennett | Finding Our Best Possible Run Jun 04, 2020

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With most gyms still closed and team sports on hold, running is more vital than ever—but it’s also more constrained. Good thing we have a teacher like Chris Bennett to help us find our stride. As the head coach of Nike Run Club, he’s been telling us for years that our best runs aren’t measured by distance or time but by how they make us feel. On this episode of Trained, he talks about how that shift in mindset can improve our long-term performance, how we can practice good running etiquette while social distancing, and how we can still get a runner’s high even if we can can’t run.

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Dina Asher-Smith | Want to Go Fast? Be Patient May 28, 2020

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A few months ago, sprinter Dina Asher-Smith was coming off her first individual gold in the World Championships and had her sights set on Tokyo. But now that the 2020 Olympics are the 2021 Olympics, she’s had to adjust her training on the fly. On this episode, the fastest British woman ever tells us how she’s negotiating her new normal while training at home, why she mentors young girls—but won’t let them beat her in a race—and why sometimes taking things slow is the best way to get faster.

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Dr Stephanie Cacioppo | What Our Loneliness Is Trying to Tell Us May 21, 2020

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With social distancing in place around the globe, it might seem as though loneliness is the new normal. But there’s a big difference between being lonely and just being alone, says Stephanie Cacioppo, PhD, often cited as the world’s leading expert on the emotion. On this episode of Trained, Dr. Cacioppo dials in to break down the effects of loneliness on our minds and bodies, and to explain its unique role in human evolution. Most importantly, she offers up tactics for coping with it at a time when a lot of the ways we used to connect are off the table.

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Josh Bridges | How We Can All Use The Navy Seal Mindset May 14, 2020

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Here’s one piece of advice we can take as universal: Never. Count. Josh. Bridges. Out. The CrossFit icon has specialized in devastating doubters during his 10-year battle of attrition with the field. On this episode of Trained, Josh talks about how the Navy Seal mindset has served him in competition—and how it can serve us in crisis. He shares mental and physical fitness tips from his legendary home gym. And he discusses the specific recovery techniques that have allowed him to remain a force in the sport well into his mid-30s.

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Andy Puddicombe | Meditation in Times of Crisis May 07, 2020

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We could all use a little mindfulness right now. But during a crisis,“being in the present moment” means facing difficult circumstances and negative thoughts—and that can be intimidating. In this episode, Headspace co-founder and meditation expert Andy Puddicombe dials in with practical methods to help us build and maintain a practice, even in the presence of our anxieties.

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Sue Falsone | Why We Should Focus on Recovery Right Now Apr 30, 2020

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This isn’t a time to focus on PRs, says Nike Performance Council member Sue Falsone. It’s a time to work on mobility, form, and recovery techniques we may have been neglecting. An expert in both manual and movement therapy, Falsone has spent two decades helping pro athletes return from injury—or avoid it altogether. On this episode of TRAINED, she offers ways that we can adapt our movement and mindset to help us come back even stronger.

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