Lateral Think - The Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast Melbourne Athletic Development

In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Tom Templeton discusses the changing landscape of strength and conditioning in sports. He emphasizes the importance of sticking to basic principles and not getting caught up in the hype of new trends. The conversation explores the integration of transfer exercises, the relationship between mechanics and tissue capacity, and the balance between developing physical capabilities and sport-specific skills. The guests also discuss the role of coordination in performance and the challenges of maintaining strength while incorporating other training modalities. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of physical and neurological training in athletic development. They explore the concept of applying mechanical stress and utilizing the neurological system to overcome heavy activities. They also touch on the importance of timing and being physically prepared for competition. The conversation delves into the individualization of training and managing athletes' expectations. They discuss the balance between focusing on long-term goals, such as making the Olympics, and setting achievable short-term goals. The hosts also emphasize the importance of focus and the ability to adapt training based on individual needs and responses.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:03 The Changing Landscape of Strength and Conditioning

05:46 Using Objective Numbers to Achieve Goals

08:25 The Importance of Balancing Pillars of Performance

14:08 The Shift Towards Transfer Exercises

32:27 The Trade-Off Between Sport-Specific Training and Physical Attributes

35:00 Applying Mechanical Stress and Utilizing the Neurological System

37:29 The Importance of Timing and Physical Preparation

39:30 Dynamic Isometric Strength and Utilizing Kaiser

42:52 Individualization: Tailoring Training to Athletes' Needs

48:45 Managing Expectations: Balancing Long-Term and Short-Term Goals

52:58 The Role of Focus and Adaptability

56:50 Micro Speed, Macro Patience: Long-Term Process

01:02:44 Planned Overreaching for Improved Performance



Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise your injury management contact the team at www.melbourneathleticdevelopment.com.au 

In this episode, the hosts continue their discussion on creativity and
artistic pursuit in relation to athletic development and rehabilitation.
They explore the importance of psychology in performance and the role
of clinicians in problem-solving. They also discuss the need for clear
communication and managing expectations with patients. The hosts
highlight the complexity of individuals and the importance of empathy
and understanding in working with them. They touch on the challenges of
uncertainty and the different ways people deal with confrontation. The
episode concludes with a discussion on the impact of reading fiction on
building empathy. The conversation explores the importance of
understanding psychology and different perspectives in order to provide
effective treatment and management plans. It emphasizes the value of
creativity and the ability to adapt in the moment. The legal and
insurance schemes in the healthcare industry are discussed as factors
that limit creativity. The need for clinicians to develop softer skills
and engage in conversations with people who have different viewpoints is
highlighted. The conversation also touches on the benefits of engaging
in the arts and pursuing skills outside of one's profession. The
importance of thinking of alternative approaches and differential
management plans is emphasized. The conversation concludes with a
reminder to explore outside of one's own biases and engage with people
who think differently.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring the Relationship Between Creativity and Athletic Development
02:44 The Importance of Psychology and Communication in Performance
04:32 Navigating Complexity and Managing Expectations
10:07 Challenges of Uncertainty and Confrontation
25:30 Understanding Psychology and Different Perspectives in Treatment
33:00 The Impact of Legal and Insurance Schemes on Creativity
38:21 The Benefits of Engaging in the Arts and Pursuing Skills Outside of One's Profession
46:43 Thinking of Alternative Approaches and Differential Management Plans
48:55 Exploring Outside of One's Own Biases and Engaging with Different
Perspectives


Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic
based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise
your injury management contact the team at
www.melbourneathleticdevelopment.com.au

Dr. David Woods is an actor, director and producer, but also a track coach and soon to be psychologist. In this episode he discusses the intersection of art, creativity, and psychology in this conversation. He shares his research on humor theory and the different aspects of comedy. The discussion also touches on the value of art in enhancing human experience, the challenges of coaching and pushing athletes psychologically, and the importance of long-term development. The conversation explores the importance of creating a training environment that focuses on general conditioning and developing athletes' personalities to make them robust and resilient. The host and guest discuss the benefits of this approach, including building a strong community and developing social capital. They also touch on the idea of pursuing personal development through physical pursuits and the role of creativity in coaching. The conversation delves into the concept of pushing individuals to their limits and the potential benefits and drawbacks of different coaching methodologies. They also discuss the importance of psychological development and resilience in high-performance sports.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. David Woods

02:23 Exploring the Intersection of Art, Creativity, and Psychology

08:41 The Value of Art in Enhancing Human Experience

23:53 Accepting Setbacks and Failures for Growth

40:10 Long-Term Development and the Bigger Picture in Coaching

43:26 Building Community and Social Capital

46:09 The Role of Personal Development in Physical Pursuits

48:00 The Importance of Expressive Art and Coaching

53:44 Exploring Different Coaching Methodologies

01:03:40 The Significance of Psychological Development in High-Performance Sports



Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise your injury management contact the team at www.melbourneathleticdevelopment.com.au 

In this episode, Jack and John discuss the concept of neuropathic pain,
specifically pain associated with nerve root compression. They explore
the different types of neuropathic pain and the confusion surrounding
its classification. They also discuss the role of peripheral tissue in
generating and influencing pain, as well as the potential for central
sensitization. The hosts propose the idea of classifying neuropathic
pain based on the affected tissue and suggest that addressing peripheral
tissue may have an impact on centrally driven pain. They emphasize the
need for further research and understanding in this area.

00:00Introduction and Exploration of Neuropathic Pain09:05The Limitations of Pain Classification23:39The Need for Further Research in Neuropathic Pain

In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, we are joined by Professor Louise Burke, a leading sports dietitian and the chair of sports nutrition at the Mary McKillop Institute for Health Research. Louise discusses her work with athletes to academia and the importance of research embedded training camps. We discuss her findings from numerous studies on the ketogenic diet and its impact on performance. Despite the popularity of the keto diet, Professor Burke's research shows that it impairs performance due to the reduced ability to use carbohydrates as a fuel source at high intensities. The conversation explores the balance between health and performance in athletes, particularly in relation to diet and weight management. Louise Burke discusses the challenges of finding the right balance and the potential long-term health implications of high carbohydrate diets in endurance athletes. She emphasizes the importance of the quality of the diet and the need to choose nutrient-rich, whole foods while allowing for some ultra-processed foods in moderation. The conversation also touches on the complexities of weight cuts in combat sports and the impact on athletes' lives and careers.



Chapters



00:00 Introduction and Background

11:20 The Impact of the Ketogenic Diet on Performance

32:52 Individual Responses to the Ketogenic Diet

44:20 The Impact of Keto Diet on Performance

53:37 The Importance of Diet Quality

01:04:25 Prioritizing Health in Athletes

01:15:07 The Association Between Nutrition and Injury Development

01:24:53 Comparing the Outcomes of Energy Restriction



Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise your injury management contact the team at www.melbourneathleticdevelopment.com.au

Summary



In this episode, the hosts explore the concept of applying progressive stress to improve performance. They discuss the idea that without continually challenging the body and mind, performance will stagnate or decline. They draw parallels between this concept and the aging process, suggesting that aging may be a result of not providing enough progressive stress to maintain cellular function. They also question whether there is a known ceiling to performance or if it is simply a matter of not searching for it. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding complex systems and the need for continuous improvement. The conversation explores the concept of reaching physical limits and the importance of pushing beyond comfort zones to achieve growth and improvement. The conversation also delves into the psychological mindset required for reaching one's potential and the balance between pushing for progress and avoiding excessive fatigue. The importance of monitoring and adapting training based on performance and feedback is emphasized. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the difficulty of achieving high-level performance and the need to accept the risks and discomfort associated with pursuing improbable goals.



Chapters



00:00 Introduction and Context

02:44 The Importance of Applying Progressive Stress

06:08 Exploring the Connection Between Progressive Stress and Aging

13:46 Is There a Known Ceiling to Performance?

21:24 The Role of Energy in Maintaining Order

25:01 Unlimited Capacity for Improvement in Biological Systems

26:13 Reaching Physical Limits

29:39 Challenging Perceived Limitations

31:05 The Psychological Mindset for Growth

36:26 Monitoring Performance and Seeking Acute Failure

44:59 Understanding the Limitations of Programming

47:05 Accepting Risks and Discomfort

49:26 Physically Seeing What is Possible

51:05 Progressive Stress Application and Exposure

52:35 Exploring Unformed Ideas



Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise your injury management contact the team at www.melbourneathleticdevelopment.com.au