The Human Kinetics Podcast

David Kyle, founder of Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga School, has over 20 years of yoga experience and over 30 years in body movement and healing arts. In this episode, David discusses his book, Rocket Yoga: Your Guide to Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa, as well as the history and purpose behind Rocket yoga and his experiences in the practice. From the Grateful Dead to EDM, Rocket Yoga has something for everyone.
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Dr. William Kraemer has had an accomplished career, being involved with the NSCA since its inception, as founding editor of the NSCA's Journal of Strength and Conditioning research, and as a strength coach, professor, and researcher at numerous universities including The Ohio State University, University of Connecticut, Penn State University, Ball State University, and Edith Cowan University. He has published 12 books and over 500 peer-reviewed papers. He also received the NSCA 2024 Alvin Roy Award for Career Achievement.
In this interview, Dr. Kraemer discusses the evolution of training and athletic development including the idea of long-term athletic development for youth athletes, and how research and technology have changed the way we approach training. You learn more in his newest release, Developing the Athlete.
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Esports are growing in popularity every day. What was once considered a recreational activity has become a competitive sport at all levels including in the high school and collegiate settings. In this episode, Taylor Johnson and Dr. Joanne DiFrancisco-Donoghue discussed the importance of making sure the body and mind are prepared for competition, and their newly released book, Conditioning for Esports: A Guide to Training and Performance. 
 
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Dr. Robert Schinke is a professor of kinesiology and health sciences at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He is a distinguished professor in several high-profile international universities and a Canada Research Chair. He serves as a senior co-editor for the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, and editor in chief of the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action. After working with extensively with world-champion professional athletes as well as athletes at the Olympic games, he has developed a resource to expand his reach. Gifted: 8 Steps to Succeeding in Sport, Work and Life will help you unlock your potential by recognizing and embracing your innate talents and abilities. In this interview, Dr. Schinke discusses how Gifted will inspire you to believe in your own natural gifts and achieve excellence across all aspects of your life.
 
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Trainer and author Tom Sheppard joined sports performance coach Aaron Patterson to discuss in-season training for athletes. During the discussion, Tom and Aaron talked about the nuances involved in training athletes during the transfer phase from offseason training to in-season training, what in-season training should look like, and the challenges that come with working around the various schedules of athletes at all levels.
 
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Trainer, fitness business owner, and author of Age Strong: A Woman's Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40 discussed the benefits of strength training after age 40, and why it is so important to stay active as you age. She shared anecdotes of success stories from her clients, and strategies to get the most out of your training.
 
Age Strong: A Woman's Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40
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Human Kinetics founder Rainer Martens tells his story of growing up a young German boy in Kansas after moving to the United States following the war, using sports to fit in with his peers, coaching at the collegiate level, and making the tough decision to leave his prominent position at University of Illinois as a Kinesiology professor and researcher to start an education company now known as Human Kinetics. 
 
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Welcome to The Human Kinetics Podcast! Thank you for joining us on this new journey of providing educational content in the areas of kinesiology and coaching in a format you can easily take on the go. In each episode, you will find author interviews, and entertaining and informative discussions on the best topics and latest trends in the fitness, health, and sports performance industry.
 
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