Jason Feairheller, Multidirectional Speed & Power, Ankle Strength, Agility Myths || Episode #40

Jason Feairheller is co-owner and strength coach at Function and Strength in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. In addition to training, he has lectured on strength and conditioning as an adjunct professor at Immaculata University. Jason has been sought out for his knowledge and application for speed and power development. Jason has also been featured on several podcasts talking about his concept of Multidirectional Power. He has also contributed articles on speed training, as well as taught the course, “Functional Speed Training for the Fitness Professional and Healthcare Provider.” Find Jason Online: Website: www.functionandstrength.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonfeairheller/ Topics: 0:00 - Start 0:24 - Intro 0:55 - Who are you and what do you do 1:43 - Strength transfer to speed work 3:40 - Biggest influences 6:11 - Favourite ways to learn 10:31 - Things you changed your mind about 11:51 - Progressing MD speed and power development 21:16 - The upper body in sprinting and MD speed 24:51 - Ankle strength and work 27:43 - Changing levels in MD work 30:41 - MD power + linear acceleration 32:00 - Touching cones/lines 33:50 - Unstable surfaces and agility 36:56 - Ladders and agility 39:04 - Areas of interest 41:18 - Things you’d like to see more 44:05 - Things you’d like to see less 44:51 - Other resources for MD speed and power 45:45 - Where can we find you Full Video Interview: https://youtu.be/nJZr6dc6_sM