#116 - Dr. Jarod Burton - Neurological Approach to Healing a Ruptured Achilles
Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGapPodDr. Jarod Burton joins the show to break down how he’s approaching a full Achilles rupture without surgery — using principles of neurology, impulse training, and nervous system regulation. We dive into how the brain drives recovery, why traditional rehab often misses the mark, and what it truly means to train the nervous system instead of just the muscles.Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or therapist, this episode will challenge how you view injury, healing, and performance.Topics include:Neurological control and tissue repairImpulse training methods for recoveryThe mental side of non-surgical rehabHow to retrain the brain after traumaFollow Dr. Burton’s journey @train__efficiently on Instagram as he rewires his body from the inside out.
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#115 - Dan Fichter - Using Extreme ISOs to Enhance Motor Learning
Join Dan's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wannagetfast Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGapPodDan Fichter joins the show to dive deep into the world of Extreme Isometrics and how they can be used to enhance motor learning, coordination, and overall athletic performance. We break down the neurological principles behind isometric holds, how they influence the nervous system, and why they’re one of the most underrated tools for developing elite movement efficiency.If you’re a coach, athlete, or anyone fascinated by the connection between strength and skill, this episode will change how you view training forever.Topics include:The science of motor learning through isometricsWhy “feeling” tension matters more than adding weightHow Jay Schroeder’s methods shaped this approachReal-world application for athletes in every sportHope you enjoy!
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#114 - DAC Performance and Health - Become One w/ Your Training
Thanks for listening to the Gap!Brady Volmering (aka DAC) is an outside the box thinker who approaches training through a very holistic style you might not often see. He is owner of DAC Performance and Health and has many clients return to play after a variety of injuries. Through impulses, depth drops, rebounds, and ISOs he does it all. In this episode we go over:- Training more than just the physical - Lessons learned from Jay Schroeder - Why minimal effective dose is flawed- And so much moreReally enjoyed this talk and Brady's insight on both life and training. Hope you enjoy
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#113 - Nick Del Bianco (Arm Swing Academy) Bridging the Gap Between Volleyball & Javelin
Watch On Youtube! https://youtu.be/eN1yQlKwJT0Nick DelBianco is the owner of Armswing academy where it's his mission to help volleyball athletes hit the ball harder while also staying injury free.In this episode we discuss:- Common injuries found in both javelin and volleyball- Is it overuse or underprepared?- Unique exercises to level up your arm care- Dangers of early specialization- and so much more
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#112 - CURTIS THOMPSON | 2x Olympian, The Reality of Professional Javelin Throwing
Buy Curtis Thompson's Book Here: https://a.co/d/6T6jc0zWatch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/OQZmr0xNIGgn this episode, we sit down with Curtis Thompson, one of the most accomplished American javelin throwers of all time — a 2x Olympian, NCAA Champion, and U.S. National Record holder contender. Curtis has represented the United States on the biggest stages in the world, but his journey goes far beyond the medals and distances.We dive deep into the realities of professional javelin throwing — the training, the mindset, the sacrifices, and what it truly takes to compete at the global level in one of track and field’s most demanding events. From growing up in New Jersey to becoming a U.S. Olympian, Curtis shares the full story of how he built himself into one of the most explosive throwers in America.
In this podcast, Dan Labbadia and Brett Hart come together to bridge the gap between training and on field performance
Dan Labbadia - Owner of Jacked Javelin
Brett Hart- Owner of Hitman Performance
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