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Welcome to the Bear It All Podcast by Beartooth Performance, your go-to source for all things fitness, nutrition, and strength training. We’re here to cut through the noise and debunk the myths surrounding health, while championing the future of our athletes. Join us for expert insights, inspiring stories, and lively conversations that are sure to bring both value and a smile to your face!

  1. 19 Jun

    #15: Your Athlete's Conditioning Might Be Making Them Slower

    Today we're talking about how your athlete's conditioning could actually be making them slower. In this episode of the Beartooth Performance Podcast, Dayne and Tiffany break down one of the most misunderstood topics in youth athletics: the difference between conditioning and true speed training. If your kid runs a lot but isn't improving their speed, this episode is for you. Key Insights and Highlights: Why conditioning practice might actually be slowing your athlete downEndurance vs. speed — completely different energy systems, completely different trainingSpeed is neurological: why fatigue teaches athletes to hold backSport-specific conditioning and why one size never fits allThe athleticism-skill plateau and how to break through itWhy strength training is the foundation of both speed and injury preventionWhen to start speed training (earlier than you think)Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Follow Dayne: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Follow Tiffany: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/⁠ Show Chapters: 0:00: Speed is a skill, and it can be coached1:49: What is true speed training?4:32: Conditioning vs. running7:14: Why sport-specific conditioning matters7:13: Speed is neurological. Fatigue kills velocity25:28: Movement economy and tempo runs explained35:47: When should athletes start speed training?47:27: Why athletes plateau65:04: How to reach Beartooth Performance

    1hr 6min

  2. 10 Jun

    #14: Why Youth Athletes See More Progress from Training Than Adults

    In today's episode, Dayne and Tiffany wrap up their three-part series with the hardest pill for adults to swallow: why are we constantly beginners? Kids progress year after year, but adults stay stuck in an endless loop of starting, stopping, and restarting. Dayne and Tiffany break down why that happens and how to finally escape the cycle for good. Key Insights and Highlights: Why adults plateau while youth athletes keep progressing year after yearExercise vs. trainingStop program hoppingHow to stop confusing effort with progressJudge your consistency by the month, not the dayFinding your KPIs as an adult (it's not just the scale)Why chasing sweat, soreness, and exhaustion is holding you backThe Female LoopTraining for capability over aesthetics, and modeling it for your kids Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Follow Tiffany:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Show Chapters:00:00 Why Are Adults Constantly Beginners?03:54 FOMO, Program Hopping, and Trusting the Process05:35 Realistic Timelines for Real Change08:13 Exercise vs. Training12:16 Why Student Athletes Have an Edge14:28 Aesthetics vs. Performance Goals15:22 Balance, Discipline, and Zooming Out17:27 Confusing Effort With Progress21:21 The Restart Loop and Being Honest With Yourself24:18 Adaptation Hates Randomness27:13 Tracking Progress: KPIs for Adults31:44 Stop Chasing Sweat, Soreness, and Exhaustion33:51 Attention Spans, All-In Mentality, and Quick Fixes36:25 Capability Takes Years43:01 The Female Loop: Mom Brain, Diet Culture, and Muscle48:18 Why Women Need to Eat More (and Lift Heavier)50:14 Training for the Next Ten Years51:28 Modeling Habits for the Next Generation56:47 Consistency, Honesty, and Never Stop Dreaming

    56 min

  3. 3 Jun

    #13: Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate.

    In today's episode, Tiffany (your resident sports dietitian) goes solo to break down one of the most overlooked performance factors: hydration. From how water actually works in the body to the hidden costs of energy drinks on young athletes, this episode is packed with practical guidance you can start using today. Key Insights and Highlights: Why just 1-2% dehydration can tank your performanceHow water regulates joints, blood pressure, and body temperatureHydration needs by age and genderThe "emotional support water bottle" approachCaffeine half-life & energy drinksHow caffeine stacking leads to NCAA drug test risk for student athletesWhy your hydration status for tomorrow starts todayThanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Follow Tiffany:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Show Chapters:00:00 Welcome. Today is about hydration.00:33 Nutrition for Sport vs. Nutrition for Health02:06 What Water Actually Does in the Body03:11 The Performance Impact of Dehydration05:36 How Much Water Do You Need?08:05 Sweat Rate, Heat, and Replenishing Fluid Loss11:39 Assessing Your Hydration Status13:52 Consequences of Dehydration15:20 The Truth About Electrolyte Waters17:50 Hydration Recommendations for Training and Competition19:32 Breaking Down Sports Drinks21:01 Caffeine and Energy Drinks23:44 Health Risks and NCAA Rules25:50 Using Caffeine Strategically28:13 Key Takeaways and Sign Off

    29 min

  4. 28 May

    #12: A Deep Dive On Recovery

    In today's episode, we're focusing on recovery. Real improvement happens after training sessions through sleep, nutrition, hydration, and stress management. Without those, people plateau, program-hop, underperform, and get injured. Today we're giving you the tools you need to recover properly. Key Insights and Highlights: - You're stacking life stressors faster than you can recover - Female athlete-specific recovery - The Recovery Hierarchy - Breaking down wearables - Managing stressors Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Follow Dayne: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Follow Tiffany: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/⁠ Show Chapters: 00:00 Why Recovery Matters 02:28 Plateaus and Under Recovery 05:52 Adaptation 08:04 Stop Program Hopping 11:36 Recovery Choices 14:34 Wearables 18:32 Stress Bucket 22:02 Female Athletes and Puberty Stress 30:34 Fueling for Girls 39:51 Planning for Real Life 44:38 Priorities and Tradeoffs 46:55 Recovery Hierarchy 50:16 Sleep Planning And Data 52:12 Process Over Results 56:47 Nutrition For Recovery 01:00:49 Modeling Habits For Kids 01:08:24 Sustainable Stress Balance 01:17:06 Training Recovery Framework 01:20:47 Nutrition Guidelines 01:24:03 Final Takeaways

    1hr 25min

  5. 6 May

    #11: The Return to Play System Is Broken

    Today we're talking about injury rehab and return to play. We cover everything from post-surgery rehab timelines to individualized programming and movement quality standards. For all our listeners that like to get into the weeds with performance, this one is for you. Key Moments and Highlights: - Why standard ACL rehab timelines are broken - Navigating the pressure to return to play - Clinical readiness vs. Performance readiness (and how to measure both) . - We need more individualized progressions and benchmarks during rehab. - Post-surgery nutrition to minimize muscle loss - Returning athletes to play with long-term readiness, not just sticking to an arbitrary timeline 00:00 Timelines vs. readiness 03:27 Rushing youth athletes back to play 12:43 What "cleared" actually means 16:12 Nutrition for recovery 18:20 Holistic rehab 23:12 Individualized training 27:48 The return to play system is broken 33:11 Standards over speed 36:43 Progression and Accountability 37:42 Insurance Limits 38:32 Know Your Sport's Demands 40:25 Stop Comparing 42:00 Testing 44:37 Life After Sport 45:36 Plyo Progressions Matter 48:58 Running Prep and Mechanics 53:02 Confidence Is Earned 55:56 Nutrition for Recovery 59:23 Fueling as Intensity Ramps 01:05:07 Rebuild Don’t Just Return 01:08:22 Standards and Ownership Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Follow Dayne: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Follow Tiffany: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/⁠

    1hr 11min

  6. 30 Apr

    #10: Why Your Performance Is Declining In-Season

    Today we're a talking about why many athletes decline during spring and summer seasons and how better in-season strength training, speed work, recovery, and nutrition can prevent it. Key Insights and Highlights: - Decline and becoming injury-prone isn't normal - Don't cut speed work & strength training in-season - Getting everyone on the same page so practices and training aren't mismatched - How your fueling is effecting everything from your mood to game day performance - EAT CARBS Show Chapters: 00:00 Why Athletes Decline 03:16 Practice Volume 07:04 Fuel Every Practice 08:34 In-Season Survival 11:25 Bad In Season Lifting 15:37 Coaching Intentionality 21:58 Stress Load Mismanaged 24:23 Underfueling Red Flags 26:47 Body Breakdown Signs 30:39 Youth Sports Reality Check 32:09 Year Round Sports Burnout 34:08 Single Sport vs Multi Sport 34:51 Training Windows Matter 38:11 Sport Specific Strength Plans 41:23 Speed Work vs Conditioning 45:16 Fueling for Speed Sessions 48:54 Volume 57:22 Intent 01:03:18 Avoiding Athlete Burnout 01:05:36 Intensity Over Volume 01:07:28 Keep Speed Year Round 01:08:16 In Season Nutrition 01:19:57 Weekly Training Template 01:23:21 Fueling Plan Examples 01:30:47 Thanks for Listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Follow Dayne: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Follow Tiffany: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/⁠

    1hr 37min

  7. 22 Apr

    #9: Managing Burnout

    Today we're drilling into the specifics of female athletic performance. Female and male athletes have different needs and growth curves when it comes to performance. Today we're swimming in the deep end and getting into all the details. Key Moments & Insights: - Unique nutrition and performance needs of female athletes - Pressure of diet culture and social messaging - Investigating restrictive beliefs about food - Consequences of under-fueling - Nutrition's effects on hormones and injury - Practical fueling strategies Show Chapters: 00:00 Why Female Fueling Matters 02:41 Diet Culture and Food Mindset 04:30 Motivation and Coaching Differences 08:31 Underfueling Risks 10:50 Societal Pressure to Eat Less 18:32 Energy Availability Explained 22:34 Aesthetics Versus Performance 26:18 Puberty Growth Window 27:55 REDS Warning Signs 35:16 Growth Curves 38:00 Coaching Female Athletes 40:13 When Progress Stalls 41:39 Fueling Talk With Parents 42:57 Fuel Around Practice 46:28 Timing 51:21 Multi Sport Burnout 55:15 Obesity 56:31 Adaptive Thermogenesis 59:08 Carbs And Recovery 01:06:29 Health First Closing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/

    1hr 9min

  8. 16 Apr

    #8: Is Your Athlete’s Training Failing Them?

    Today we're talking to parents about how to “audit” whether their child’s busy sports schedule is actually driving development. Highlights and Key Concepts: Do more practices, games, and private lessons create progress?Training should measurably beat the baseline progress from maturation Building a foundational program that reduces burnout and injury riskYou should be asking your kid's coach for clear season goalsUnder-fueling related to fatigue, stagnation, illness, gut issues, and injuryNutrition red flags Follow Beartooth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance Show Chapters 00:00 Welcome Parents 02:46 More Is Not Better 03:44 Maturity Versus Training 05:10 Audit Your Coaching 09:30 Monotony And Burnout 14:19 Busy Not Developing 16:10 Build Strength First 20:32 Winning Versus Development 22:33 Culture And Standards 26:03 Fuel The Volume 44:33 Middle School Foundations 50:08 Programming Over Randomness 51:13 Avoiding Burnout Long Term 52:22 Stepwise Training Process 53:20 Seasonal Focus And Foundations 54:35 Program Red Flags For Parents 55:32 Measuring Real Performance Gains 57:27 Development Over Winning 01:00:06 Overtraining And Injury Signals 01:00:59 Nutrition Red Flags 01:04:13 Structure Beats Talent Gaps 01:08:55 Girls Training And Diet Culture 01:14:22 Beartooth Model And Education 01:19:30 Parent Questions And Accountability 01:38:40 Montana Can Closing Message

    1hr 40min
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Welcome to the Bear It All Podcast by Beartooth Performance, your go-to source for all things fitness, nutrition, and strength training. We’re here to cut through the noise and debunk the myths surrounding health, while championing the future of our athletes. Join us for expert insights, inspiring stories, and lively conversations that are sure to bring both value and a smile to your face!

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  • Creator
    Beartooth Performance
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Beartooth Performance
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    Bear It All