Ep#2: Training Through Injury with Jason Sterner

In this episode of Conditioned to Bowl, the hosts sit down with PBA Tour professional Jason Sterner to unpack what it really takes to train, compete, and stay healthy through the realities of injury, life changes, and high performance bowling. Jason shares his recent experience navigating a shoulder injury, how detraining and sudden workload spikes played a role, and why rebuilding consistency in strength, mobility, and recovery has become non-negotiable as he prepares for the upcoming season.The conversation goes beyond the lanes, diving into how becoming a parent reshapes priorities, routines, and recovery strategies. From the importance of sleep and nutrition to practical conditioning, strength training, and soft tissue work, this episode highlights how all performance pillars are interconnected. It is an honest, experience driven discussion on resilience, adaptation, and what it truly means to be an athlete in bowling. #ConditionedToBowl #JasonSterner #BowlingAthlete #BowlingPerformance #BowlingTraining #PBA #StrengthAndConditioning #InjuryRecovery #AthleteMindset #BowlingLife #BSCA #bowling #training #fitness #athleteTimestamps00:00:00 - Welcome, podcast mission, and introduction of Jason Sterner00:02:45 - Why bowling is a sport and the vision behind Conditioned to Bowl00:04:10 - Jason’s training approach for the upcoming PBA season00:05:30 - Injury discussion and workload spikes after de training00:08:30 - Parenting, daily life stress, and hidden contributors to injury00:11:45 - Strength training vs bowling volume and long term consistency00:15:10 - Balancing family, recovery, and performance routines00:18:40 - Shifting training goals after major life changes00:23:10 - Gym environments, accessibility, and adapting training setups00:26:00 - Ranking performance pillars. Sleep, nutrition, strength, mobility00:30:00 - Overcoming nagging injuries and lessons learned00:33:30 - Favorite and least favorite exercises00:35:45 - Competition nutrition and on tour eating strategies00:39:30 - Recovery tools and building the right support team00:42:10 - Advice for athletes facing discomfort and setbacks00:44:20 - Conditioning tip of the week00:47:30 - Episode takeaways and closing thoughts