Tyler Christophel

S3E4 – Tyler Christophel (Games Athlete) teaches us to Go Get It!

On this Performance Plus Podcast episode, Games athlete Tyler Christophel joins us to discuss faith, family, fitness, and why baseball players SHOULD do overhead lifts. If you are unfamiliar with Tyler Christophel, he is a three times Games (individual in 2020, Team in 2017, and 2018). He currently competes as a Mayhem Athlete and is getting married to everyone’s favorite, …

tendinopathy

S3E3 – How To Fix A Tendinopathy

On this Performance Plus Programming podcast episode, Dr. Zach Long and Coach Johnny B dive deeply into treating tendinopathy injuries for the fitness athlete. Tendinopathy Podcast Topics: The difference between tendinopathy and tendonitis Why athletes get tendinopathy How to treat a tendinopathy Why Inflammation is a normal process in the body How to find the right medical provider to get …

Mayhem Athlete

Why Mayhem Programming Is The Best

On this episode of the Performance Plus Podcast, we are joined by the Director of Mayhem Athlete, Jake Lockert, to discuss why Mayhem Athlete’s programming is just flat better than everyone else’s.  If you are not familiar with Jake, he is a long-time games-level Mayhem Athlete who became the president of the company after partnering with Rich Froning to do …

knee pain with squatting

Knee Pain While Squatting with Dr. Zach Long (DPT)

We’re back! After a long time off, the Performance Plus Podcast returns for another season of sharing helpful information for fitness athletes. This week Dr. Zach Long and Coach Johnny B sit down to dissect knee pain while squatting. This condition is commonly referred to as Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome in the medical community. The diagnosis refers to non-specific pain …

Are Butterfly Pull-Ups legit

S2E2: Are Butterfly Pull-Ups Legit?

In Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Performance Plus Podcast, Johnny and Pamela sit down to talk about butterfly pull-ups and why people hate them so much. In this episode, we cover Why we should learn to do butterfly pull-ups. What are the prerequisites for butterfly pull-ups? How to develop the skill of the butterfly pull-ups. Why hating butterfly …

Shoulder Pain Kipping Pull-Ups

S2E1 – Shoulder Pain During Kipping Pull-Ups

Season 2 of the Performance Plus Podcast kicks off with a bang! Dr. Zach Long and Coach Johnny B sit down to discuss shoulder pain while performing kipping pull-ups.   Yes, we know the internet hates kipping pull-ups. So we start the show off by telling you why you should do a kipping pull-up and then how to see if …

muscle-up mobility requirements

E23 – Ask Me Anything with Pamela Gagnon pt.2

You asked the questions and now they are getting answered. Episode 22 of the Performance Plus Podcast is an Ask Me Anything with Pamela Gagnon. On this episode we cover 5 different questions that were submitted by you via Instagram and email. Favorite food memory from travels Do her kids do constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity? Does …

Pamela Gagnon Push-Up

E22 – Ask Me Anything with Pamela Gagnon pt.1

You asked the questions and now they are getting answered. Episode 22 of the Performance Plus Podcast is an Ask Me Anything with Pamela Gagnon. On this episode we 10 cover  different questions that were submitted by you via Instagram and email. Pamela talks about learning to play the guitar Better Jersey rock icon: Springsteen or Bon Jovi Better Jersey …

Mobility Tests

E21 – Metrics Your Should Be Tracking with Dr. Zach Long

With the proliferation of wearables in the world there are million different metrics you can measure. So how do you know which ones matter? Tune into episode 21 of the Performance Plus Podcast to hear Dr. Zach Long and Coach Johnny B discuss important health and fitness metrics you should be tracking. Topics covered on this episode include What measurable …