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The Starting Block PodcastComplete Athletic Development Author: John Nelson & Chris Scarborough
At The Starting Block Podcast, we want to give you, THE ATHLETE, THE COACH & THE PARENT the tools to WIN both on and off the field. Our team brings over 65 years of combined experience in Athletics, Fitness and Sports Medicine. Our mission is to help you win and build our communities by passing on our knowledge & experiences, as well as that of our colleagues across the world. Our areas of expertise include: strength training, rehabilitation from injuries, power & speed development, nutrition as well as the mental/spiritual side of athletics. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep. 109: Guest Interview - Tyson Gunter, Team USA Paralympian
Episode 109
Tuesday, 21 January, 2025
In this guest interview, John & Chris are joined by Team USA Paralympian, Tyson Gunter. Tyson represented the United States in the 2016 Rio Olympics, and also has two World Championship Silver Medals. Tyson shares his experiences representing the United States as well as providing insights on his current framework for training athletes. He also discusses the role of various supplements like creatine, caffeine, and collagen in enhancing athletic capabilities. *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast04:10 Welcoming Tyson Gunter: A Paralympian's Journey06:00 Tyson's Athletic Background and Discovery of Paralympics11:00 Overcoming Challenges: Vision Impairment in Sports13:55 The Impact of Vision on Performance18:55 Nutrition: Simplifying the Complex29:53 The Role of Supplements in Athletic Performance31:24 The Necessity of Supplements in Modern Nutrition32:21 The Importance of Sleep for Athletes36:54 Key Supplements for Athletic Performance42:14 The Role of Collagen in Recovery48:28 Optimizing Protein Intake for Young Athletes53:29 The Balance of Supplements and Real Food58:40 Simplicity in Athletic Training and Recovery
