PODCAST · health
Train2Perform
by Julian Sisman
Our goal is to educate our listeners about sports performance training, recovery, nutrition and general fitness questions.
Episodes
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Why You Should Still Lift Heavy After 50
Should You Lift Heavy After 50? A lot of adults are told that getting older means lifting lighter weights, doing more reps, and staying away from anything that feels too heavy. But recent research tells a different story. A 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis looked at 18 randomized…
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6 Training Myths You've Probably Believed (Busted With Real Research)
Six training myths. Under twelve minutes. No fear-mongering, no gym-bro folklore, just what the research actually says about training your kid, or yourself, smarter. In this rapid-fire episode, Coach Julian goes through six of the most common training myths parents, athletes, and adult lifters…
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The 4 Recovery Habits That Separate Elite Athletes From Everyone Else
Your athlete trains hard, shows up, pushes through every session. Then out of nowhere, the progress stops. In this episode, Coach Julian breaks down the four recovery habits that separate athletes who keep improving year after year from athletes who plateau and stay there, and none of them…
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Lifting After 40 Doesn't Wreck Your Joints (Here's What Does)
Most people over 40 protect their joints by backing off the weights. The research says that's backwards, and that untrained muscle is what actually wrecks a joint. Coach Julian breaks down what happens to your muscle after 40, why resistance training keeps showing up in the literature as a...
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Kids Who Lift Get 230% Stronger — Here's the Proof
Is my kid too young to lift weights?" It's the question every parent asks — and the quick answer is no, that fear isn't backed by the research. But the real story isn't about safety, it's about what your athlete could be building right now: strength, explosiveness, faster sport-specific skills…
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Strength Training Cuts Injury Risk by 68%. Here's the Proof.
Strength training's real value isn't the scoreboard, it's the injury that never happens and the health outcome that never gets worse. This episode breaks down five studies covering injury prevention, cancer mortality, depression, and the truth about running volume and winning. Built for parents…
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Is the "Gifted" Kid Actually the One Who Makes It?
Every parent in the stands can spot the "gifted" 13-year-old. He's bigger, faster, stronger than everyone. Here's what the research actually says: that kid is usually NOT the one who makes it. In this episode we dig into the science of biological maturation in young athletes and why the youth...
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The Only 5 Supplements You Need
The supplement aisle is full of promises and most of them are garbage. In this episode we cut through the noise and break down the 5 supplements that actually hold up under research: creatine, whey protein, vitamin D, omega-3, and magnesium glycinate. For each one we cover why it's worth taking,...
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Why Adults Around Retirement Age Need Heavy Strength Training
In this episode, we break down a study that followed older adults around retirement age and found that one year of heavy resistance training helped preserve leg strength years later. We talk about why this matters for adults in their 60s and 70s, why light exercise may not be enough, and how...
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Why Women Must Strength Train as They Age
Women are often told to be careful with aging bones. Go light. Don't lift heavy. In this episode, I break down why that advice is backward, and what the research says to do instead. After menopause, bone and muscle break down at the same time, driven by the same drop in estrogen, and almost no…
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Train 2 Perform - John Patrick - Episode #30
John is the department chair and head of performance at George Walton Academy. We talked about his journey as a strength coach, what he is doing now at George Walton Academy, and much more!
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Train 2 Perform - Tim Lebbossiere - Episode #29
Tim Lebbossiere is the assistant sports performance coach and sports scientist at Boston Bruins We talk about the following: Tim's background and why he got into exercise science and strength and conditioning We going over a lot about the hockey schedule and when they strength training as an NHL...
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Train 2 Perform - Mike Robertson - Episode #28
We discuss a number of different topics including the following: - Mikes background and how he got into training - Youth Sports Specialization and how they work with athletes that focus on one sport - how he programs for youth athletes - Talk about off-season and in-season training and why both…
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Train 2 Perform - Marisa Viola - Episode #27
Maris Viola is currently the strength and conditioning coach for the Georgetown Women's Soccer Team We talk about her upbringing as an athlete. A 2 sport athlete growing up in New York We talk about how she got into fitness/S&C and where it all started! We talk about the importance of strength…
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Train 2 Perform - Aidan Curran- Episode #26
Here is what we talk about in this latest podcast: The journey that Aidan took from Ireland to the US The culture difference between US soccer and European soccer How fitness became really important to him and his development as a player Why he started 90 min fitness and much more! instagram:...
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Train 2 Perform - James Wagenschutz - Episode #25
James has been a Performance coach for many MLS clubs, US Soccer and is a USSF A licensed coach & instructor. We discuss the following: Return To play following an injury The culture at different organizations that he was at Coaching Soccer and being a performance coach at the same...
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Train 2 Perform - Andrew Langford - Episode #24
We discuss the following topics: His background and current What the IUSCA stand for and what their goal is. What they are doing to help the strength and conditioning field? How they are helping the universities with their degrees in the strength and conditioning field We also discuss how…
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Train 2 Perform - Mike Boyle - Episode #23
Coach Boyle is the owner of @bodybyboyle in Massachusetts. Here is what we talk about: Mikes story on how he started @bodybyboyle He describles the meaning of "Functional Strength Training" and where he came up with the concept We talk about specilization and when youth athletes should start in…
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Train 2 Perform - Darcy Norman - Episode #22
We talk about the following: -His story on how he became the Performance/physiotherapist for top-level clubs in the world. -What it is like working with different culture of soccer players at the professional level -The culture in the US vs the different European clubs. -Tips for soccer players…
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Train 2 Perform - Dr. Joe Eisenmann - Episode #21
All about long term athletic development!
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Train 2 Perform - Derek Hansen - Episode #20
We discuss a number of a different topics that include: Speed training When youth athletes should start training for speed and why it is important to start early. Important drills for youth all the way up to pro athletes should be focusing on Soccer Specific fitness and much more! Please leave...
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Train 2 Perform - Tyler Spence - Episode #19
We talk to Tyler Spence, who is the Strength and Conditioning coach at Limestone University. He also spent time at Salisbury University and the University of Maryland when he did his graduate program We discuss how he is managing to work with his teams with the current situation we are in as a...
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Train 2 Perform - Dr. Steve Fell - Episode #18
Steve Fell is currently the Performance Advisor for the Special Ops Command South, a Sports Scientist for US Soccer and a consult for a number of different University soccer programs. We go over a number of different topics including: -why soccer players should participate in a strength program...
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Train 2 Perform - Ben Hoffman - Episode #17
Ben is the UMD men's soccer strength coach. We talk about the current situation with the pandemic and no fall season but we also cover more soccer related content. -strength program for a freshman/ new player -what data are you collecting - what is conditioning for the players look like -yearly...
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Train 2 Perform - Dr. Mike Young- Episode #16
- Mike's journey to where he is now. At the athletic lab and working with college and professional athletes - How he is able to blend his background of track with soccer and helping soccer athletes becomes faster and powerful - Difference between working with professional men's team and women's...
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Train 2 Perform - Lee Taft - Episode #15
Lee Taft is know is the "speed guy". We touch a bunch of different topics which are included below: -speed for soccer -how often and how much should you do it -different way to teach and couch "ground contact time" -physical education in school and how is it disappear -We talk about 7 movements...
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Train 2 Perform - Dr. Spencer Nadolsky- Episode #14
This episode we discuss a lot around these 2 topics, Fat loss and weight loss. We also talk about the best prescription for sustainable fat loss/weight loss We talk about the different programs he offers on his online platform as a doctor. We talk about the different options there are on...
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Train 2 Perform - Bobby Smith - Episode #13
-How he got into the sports performance training industry and why -Where he developed his methods of training and philosophy -How a physical therapy and sports performance facility work together -How the idea of is "Complete Guide To training the female athlete" -Much more...
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Train 2 Perform - Dr. Shawn Arent - Episode #12
Background about Shawn Arent and his journey to where he is now. Former UVA soccer player and NCAA National Champion We talk about the work he did at Rutgers for both the girls and boys teams What technology they used to help with performance and recovery How biomarkers really can helpful in...
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Train 2 Perform - Dr. Josh Funk - Episode #11
We discuss a number of different topics regarding physical therapy, which include: Josh's story to why he built Rehab2Perform The difference between orthopedic run PT and PT business that is on their own MRI - is it effective or not Do you always have to go under the knife if you get injured? ACL…
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Train 2 Perform - Dr. Todd Miller - Episode #10
We talk about body composition testing. Why we should focus on fat loss over weight loss Why using an app-based calorie counter are actually doing more harm to you Much more! Check his work out at www.millermethod.com or follow @millermethod
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Train 2 Perform - Michelle Arent - Episode #9
College Soccer Nutrition -How to set up each athlete with a relationship with nutrition so they are successful on the field - How important the relationship is with the coaching staff and buy in - Educating the athlete about protein, carbohydrates, and fats. - What each macronutrient is and how…
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Train 2 Perform - Stephanie Mull - Episode #8
Sports Nutrition fueling for soccer players what happens when you under eat strategies to eat more food Nutrition for the adult population Body composition vs scale vs rmr How under eating at a young age can affect you when you are older strategies to help with weight loss and maintain it for the...
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Supplements: Which ones work and when to use them
We talk about why they are helpful when to use them and also talk about which ones are lest effective and could be dangerous for the body.
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Obesity, nutrition and personal responsibility
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5330214/ https://www.precisionnutrition.com/food-labels https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
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Are you holding yourself accountable?
As we go through these hard times are you holding yourself accountable or are you making excuses?
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Healthy and portable protein snacks
I got straight into details about ideas and places that we suggest for high protein snacks, post-workout ideas, and how to snack less so you do not eat extra calories during the day. Protein is very important for building muscle and also curbing hungry. Especially in a time where you are not able...
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Consistency: Why it is important to your success
Resistance Training Frequencies of 3 and 6 times per week. https://lifehacker.com/why-consistency-matters-with-exercise-513762748 https://www.dictionary.com/browse/consistency High Frequency strength training vs lower frequency training
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Role high protein diet has on weight control
We talk about how a high protein diet can help with weight control.
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Why athletes should not down play or hide injuries
-We talk about why athletes should speak up about injuries. -why just "resting" is not going to help -why they should participate in a strength training program year around -figuring out the injury as soon as possible in order to return to play sooner
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Our goal is to educate our listeners about sports performance training, recovery, nutrition and general fitness questions.
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