Ep#1: Welcome, Introductions and Meet Your Hosts

In this pilot episode of the Conditioned to Bowl podcast is our Meet Your Hosts feature. Our hosts: Heather Sterner and Paul Schroeder introduce themselves, their professional backgrounds across strength and conditioning, physical therapy, coaching, performance, recovery, and competitive bowling, along with the experiences that shaped our belief that bowlers are athletes. They also explain the purpose of this podcast. To educate, prevent injury, optimize performance, and help bowlers better understand their bodies, training, and recovery. This episode sets the foundation for everything to come and outlines the philosophy that will guide future conversations with elite bowlers and industry experts.Timestamps00:00:00 - Welcome to the Conditioned to Bowl podcast and pilot episode introduction00:01:00 - Heather’s background in strength and conditioning, bowling, and coaching00:02:00 - Writing, competition, and the mission behind Bowling Strength and Conditioning Academy00:03:00 - Paul’s background in physical therapy and strength and conditioning00:04:00 - Fast Track Physio, coaching experience, and movement restoration philosophy00:05:00 - The BOWL framework and approach to training and recovery00:05:45 - Strength and conditioning versus injury treatment explained00:06:30 - Proactive training, injury prevention, and athlete education00:07:15 - Our shared vision for the podcast and supporting bowlers long term