Episode 97: Mark Robinson, Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Welcome, listeners, to another captivating Happy, Healthy, Strong podcast episode! I'm Adam Lane, your host, and today, we're honored to welcome Mark Robinson, a distinguished Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with two decades of experience shaping athletes across diverse sports. In this episode, Mark Robinson shares profound insights into the essence of holistic athletic training. He emphasizes the importance of viewing athletes as complete individuals, going beyond mere strength and conditioning to address underlying factors contributing to injuries or potential risks. Drawing from his rich experience, Mark advocates for seamless collaboration among medical professionals. He shares anecdotes from his journey as a chiropractor, highlighting the transformative impact of multidisciplinary teamwork in delivering optimal care to injured athletes. 00:01 Athletic training, sports performance, and injury prevention. 4:58 Fitness, injury prevention, and personalized training approaches. 6:50 Preventing sports injuries and collaboration between professionals. 11:15 Fitness, motivation, and dealing with insurance issues. 15:58 Fitness and injury prevention for adults 19:05 The impact of mentality on physical rehabilitation. 26:29 Ignoring health symptoms and the importance of taking action. (26:28) 29:26 Healthy habits and heart health. 32:18 Fitness and self-improvement.  38:38 Sports, health, and parenting 41:54 Diabetes, exercise, and mental toughness 48:36 Health and fitness goals with a personal trainer 52:37 Social media, self-improvement, and family. 1:02:51 Rucking as a low-impact, strength-building workout. 1:09:47 Physical and mental challenges in military training. 1:18:06 Triathlon race strategy and ego 1:29:45 Fitness motivation and accountability Join us on this insightful journey as we uncover holistic approaches to athletic training, explore comprehensive athlete care strategies, and highlight the power of collaboration in sports medicine. https://www.facebook.com/PST2009PST https://www.instagram.com/pst_2009/