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RBI Performance Podcast

by Blair Bundy and Steven Reinlie

Drs. Steven Reinlie and Blair Bundy are here to bring you the latest in baseball injury prevention advice, talk about how to improve performance on the diamond, and how to stay healthy while playing the game you love.

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Episodes

  1. Ron Wolforth

    In Episode 25 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair travel to Montgomery, TX and catch up with Ron Wolforth, head of the Texas Baseball Ranch. Ron started the Texas Baseball Ranch in 2003 and has since consulted with numerous MLB organizations and NCAA squads, regularly speaks at...

  2. 2017 Review

    Steven and Blair (finally) catch up and review the best of 2017 and where they want to head in 2018.

  3. Zach Dechant

    In episode 23 of the RBI Performance Podcast, we sit down with Zach Dechant, head strength and conditioning coach for the Texas Christian University baseball team, and discuss what it takes to train a championship-level baseball team for peak in-season performance, all while keeping athletes...

  4. Unconventional Training with John Wolf

    In episode 22 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair are joined by John Wolf, a master of the unconventional and current Chief Fitness Officer for the Onnit Academy in Austin, TX. John has an exceptional fitness and training background, and has been tasked with helping achieve Onnit's...

  5. Core Training for Ballplayers

    In episode 21 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair continue exploring the Summer Strength Series by taking a closer look at core training. What exactly is the core? Why has it been so cool and trendy for so long? Is it possible to do a core exercise without a bouncy physioball or...

  6. Grip It and Rip It

    In episode 20 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair continue the summer strength series and take a look at some of the accessory lifts for baseball players, specifically grip training. Most of you out there with some baseball experience have probably spent some quality time with the...

  7. Should Baseball Players Bench Press?

    In Episode 19 of the RBI Performance Podcast, we continue the Summer Strength Series by taking a look at the highly controversial bench press. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and explore why the bench is so contentious amongst the baseball population, the basic requirements we would like...

  8. Father's Day Special

    On this very special 18th episode of the RBI Performance Podcast, you'll hear Steven and Blair sit down with their dads and discuss growing up and playing baseball. Blair's interview begins @ 1:00 Steven's interview begins @ 34:00 Please enjoy!

  9. A Love Letter to the Deadlift

    Welcome back to episode 17 of the RBI Performance Podcast, where Steven and Blair continue the Summer Strength Series and take a closer look at the controversial deadlift. They discuss the pros and cons and the potential athletic carryover of including some form of the deadlift into a…

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  10. The Squat Episode

    In episode 16 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair continue the Summer Strength Series with an in-depth discussion on squatting for athletic performance. They dive into how to squat correctly, what different kinds of squats there are and when they might be appropriate, and how…

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  11. It's All In The Hips

    In episode 15 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair take a look at the hips and make some recommendations on exercises that can lead to improved performance on the diamond (as well as a better-fitting pair of pants). Please enjoy! Kibler et al. The Disabled Throwing Shoulder: spectrum…

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  12. Should you play summer ball?

    In episode 14 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair take a look at the "why" behind summer ball. Is it just a given that every kid should play summer ball and showcase their talents? Or are there better ways to spend your summer?

  13. Crossfit and Baseball with Aja Barto

    In Episode 13 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair travel down to Behemoth Crossfit in Cypress, TX in order to interview the tallest podcast guest to date, Aja Barto. Aja played baseball collegiately at Tulane University and professionally in the Texas Rangers organization for a few...

  14. The Overbearing Sports Parent

    In Episode 12 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair tackle the issue of the "Tiger Mom," also known as the overbearing sports parent or coach and their potential influence on a developing athlete's love for the game. Your hosts share their own examples from their childhoods, as well as...

  15. Staying Strong, All Season Long

    In episode 11, Steven and Blair take a closer look at what successful athletes do throughout a competitive season to not only maintain their bodies, but set themselves up for peak performance along the way. They discuss the effect a competitive baseball season can have on an athlete and address...

  16. Preseason Checklist

    On episode 10 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair take a deeper look at what a boxes a baseball player should check prior to beginning their competitive season. They discuss what to look for in the throwing shoulder (14:00), the importance of looking at the scapula, hips, and core...

  17. Lenny Macrina

    On episode 9 of the RBI Performance Podcast, Steven and Blair sit down with Lenny Macrina, MSPT, SCS, CSCS. Lenny is currently the Director of Physical Therapy and co-founder of Champion PT and Performance in Waltham, MA, and has written numerous articles and textbook chapters regarding numerous...

  18. Injuries in Baseball Recap

    Steven and Blair have traveled far and wide (or just to Dallas) to bring you the latest and greatest baseball injury updates. In this episode, they recap their favorite "takeaways" from the American Sports Medicine Institute's 35th Annual Injuries in Baseball Course. You'll learn about updates in...

  19. Are Weighted Balls Safe?

    This week, Steven and Blair dive into the world of underweight/overweight implements and bring you the latest research on the topic of weighted balls and baseball players. Are they safe? Should you use them? How hard can Steven actually throw a baseball? Study referenced:...

  20. Coach John Carter

    Blair and Steven travel to Round Rock High School to interview Head Baseball Coach John Carter - they discuss high school baseball vs travel baseball, pitch counts, how baseball players should train, and Coach outs Steven as a secret hater of squats.

  21. Burnout

    Steven and Blair are here to wrap things up with the long term athletic development conversation and touch on a topic that is often overlooked in youth sports - burnout. Learn about what this is and how to identify the signs in your athletes or kids so they can stay healthy and best enjoy the...

  22. Single Sport vs Multi Sport Athletes

    Steven and Blair jump back into the LTAD discussion, dissecting the single sport versus multi sport athlete, effective strategies for each athlete, what they did and might've done differently, and Steven's murky past as a BMXer who probably did a fair amount of loitering in front of gas stations...

  23. Long Term Athletic Development

    In the first episode of a 3 part series, Steven and Blair are back to break down the complicated topic of long term athletic development and how it applies to young baseball players.

  24. Should kids throw curveballs?

    In this episode, your fearless co-hosts tackle a hot issue in youth sports - should kids be throwing curveballs? We discuss the biomechanics behind a curveball and how it can effect the shoulder and elbow, what the experts say, and what we personally recommend.

  25. Introduction - Welcome to RBI Performance!

    Welcome to the inaugural edition of the RBI Performance Podcast! We created this episode as a way to "get to know" the hosts, Dr. Steven Reinlie,DC, and Dr. Blair Bundy, PT, DPT and discuss their history with baseball and sports medicine and the overall purpose of this podcast. Please enjoy this...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Drs. Steven Reinlie and Blair Bundy are here to bring you the latest in baseball injury prevention advice, talk about how to improve performance on the diamond, and how to stay healthy while playing the game you love.

HOSTED BY

Blair Bundy and Steven Reinlie

Produced by Steven Reinlie and Chris Glaze

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Drs. Steven Reinlie and Blair Bundy are here to bring you the latest in baseball injury prevention advice, talk about how to improve performance on the diamond, and how to stay healthy while playing the game you love.

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RBI Performance Podcast is created and hosted by Blair Bundy and Steven Reinlie.
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