The Skateboard Strength Podcast

#12 - Jake Tuura

Tendons, tendons and more tendons. If you have ever suffered from a tendon related injury you know the true frustration that tendon injuries can truly bring on.
Why are tendon injuries such a bi#$h to recover from?
 
What is the best lunge pattern to help recover from Jumpers Knee/ quad tendon issues? *hint* it aint a knees over toes lunge
 
What are the common mistakes that hold most people back from making a recovery from their tendon related issues.
 
All these questions plus soooo much more were discussed on the poddy this week by world renowned Jumpers Knee/ tendon expert Jake Tuura.
 
There is some hard truths delivered in ways only he knows how, as well as deep thought and reflections based off personal experience AND scientific research in this pod making it a must listen too if you have ,or are currently experiencing tendon related issues as a skater.
 
Def tune in, you won’t want to miss this one as it can, and will be, a game changer if you are having issues with those pesky tendons..
 
Enjoy.

#11 - David Grey

What separates those that do well with rehab programs and those that can never seem to rehab an injury?
 
This week I sat down with Rehab Specialist David Grey to deep dive all things rehab and pick his brain around gems you can apply if you are frustrated with the rehab process or perhaps not seeing the results you are after. David is fast becoming the guy people turn to when their rehab programs do not seem to work. Having sold over 20,000 copies of his programs and interacted with thousands more online he is fast becoming the go to guy to fix the unfixable.
 
Hit up the poddy to hear us chat about topics such as:
 
Common traits you see in successful rehabilitation clients
Why are tendons so damn hard to rehab
What the difference is between his rehab programs and what he feels is the reason for the results he gets.
How social media has effected the rehabilitation space
Where does the common rehab model most practitioners use fail clients especially when returning to sport.
 
Enjoy.

#10 - Killian Hamilton

This week on the Poddy we sat down with Killian Hamilton and took apart some of the most burning questions skaters have from the perspective of learning and acquiring skill. In skater language “how the f#ck do I learn this trick as quickly as possible”
 
Killian, a strength coach himself, teaches a course online called Skill Acquisition where he delves deep in to the science, anecdotal and personal experience from training world class athletes in order to accelerate the learning process. His teachings has seen world class coaches from all around the world seek out his expertise in order to help their athletes learn techniques that fast track their learning experience.
 
With skating being such a skill based endeavour, I had to have him on to help out all the skaters out there battling away with tricks and wondering if there is a quicker way. Sure enough he did not disappoint.
 
Join us for the convo where we went in to topics such as:
 
- When to walk away from battles and when to hang on.
- How to speed up the process of learning tricks
- The 3 stages of learning and how to maximise potential at each.
- Tips on what to do when you are stuck making the same bad mistakes over and over.
 
Enjoy:

#9 -Amy Schultz

This week I am so pumped to bring you an interview I did with legendary Physiotherapist, and all round badass, skate physio Amy Schultz. Amy is an absolute beast of a practitioner taking care of the Red Bull skate division and their insane roster of skaters.
 
A physical therapist by trade with her CSCS certification, I was thrilled to have her on to pick her brain around all things skate performance and her experience interacting with these insane athletes. Join us for the pod where we cover topics such as:
 
- Experience with common injuries skaters at the top levels face
- Mindset around training and performance
- Experience traveling with SLS
- Frequency of training. Just how often are your fav skaters training?
- Collagen supplementation for tendon healing. How to do it properly
- Pelvic floor, bracing your core and its importance around not just skating but athletic function.
 
Plus a whole lot more. Enjoy.

#8 - Chiro Skate

This week on the poddy we got DR Shawn Robinson most notably known in the skate community as Chiro skate. Shawn has a chiropractic clinic in Atlanta where he is a big part of the skate scene helping skaters heal injuries and return to skating. A skater turned Chiro himself it was awesome to have him on the pod to get his unique expertise having experience in both fields. Join us as we cover topics such as:
 
- What is a chiropractor and why do they get a bad wrap?
- What are some of the biggest hurdles skaters face when navigating injuries?
- How do you spot a good practitioner such as a Chiro, physio etc?
- Things skaters can do to create longevity in the game
- Stigmas around training for skaters and why they hold you back.
 
Plus much more. Enjoy.

#7 - Nathan Star

This week on the poddy we have Nathan Star an expert on all things breath work and cold ice emersion therapy. Both have been getting a lot of traction in the health and even skateboarding space recently due to the health and performance benefits both of them offer. Join us for a conversation where we cover topics such as:
 
- Breath techniques to wind down after a late night skate sesh
- breath techniques for better concentration skating
- breath techniques to calm down in the heat of trick battles
- cold immersion therapy, what is it and how to do it
 
Plus much more. Enjoy.

#6 - The Daily Push

On this weeks pod we got none other than Matt from The Daily Push. Matt is one of the earliest content creators supplying skaters with knowledge on how to navigate the all encompassing skate lifestyle. Covering all aspects from Injuries, nutrition and how to skate tekkers he is someone I frequently talk with in order to iron out ideas around all things skate performance.
 
Naturally I was pumped to have him on so you guys could bare witness to what is pretty much a standard conversation between 2 guys obsessed with all things skate performance covering topics such as:
 
- Best exercises for skaters
- To squat or not to squat for skaters?
- Different qualities skaters need to train
- Vestibular system and how it effects balance and proprioception when skating
- Flick and all things flick
- How to navigate training and skating without getting sore
 
Plus much more. Hope you enjoy this conversation and be sure to go drop him a follow on The Daily Push.

#5 -TJ Peters

Imagine finding out at 19 years old after having been sponsored, travelled the US for skateboarding and dropped parts online that you were never supposed to have been able to do any of it. That the condition you were born with which is labelled a disability should have prevented you from ever having been able to do any of it.
 
Such is the story of TJ Peters and the amazing things that can happen when someone simply falls in love with skateboarding. Join us in todays Pod for his incredible story that will leave you appreciating the beauty of not only the character of this amazing guy but also the beauty of the wonderful world of skateboarding and what it can give us in return.
 
- Enjoy.

#5 - Plyo King Matt Watson

One of the biggest gaps I have seen in the skate community when it come’s to returning to skating post injury OR trying to unleash more pop is the lack of and misunderstanding in use of plyometric training.
 
In my humble opinion effective use of them is one of the hidden gems skaters have not been taking full advantage of in pursuit of unleashing pop and returning from injury.
 
With that in mind I thought it would be cool to have the Plyo King himself on the Poddy this week Matt Watson.
 
Matt is an expert in the field of all things plyometrics and we sat down and covered topics such as:
 
- What is plyometric training and common misconceptions (hint they are not box jumps)
- How plyos play a huge role in strengthening tendons
- Testing plyo’s in return to skating rehab programs
- Using plyo’s to help with power and pop
 
Enjoy!

#4 - Jett Stanton

Jett Stanton is an accomplished skateboarder from Sydney Australia. His accomplishments in skating see's him skating for company's such as DGK and New Balance but it is his life story that had me wanting to sit down and have him share it with you guys. This is a deep one where we get in to topics such as:
- Skating with Tiago and the New Balance crew
- Living and Skating with an anxiety disorder
- Getting hospitalised with covid and effects it has had on his skating
- Meditation and benefits experienced in skating and with mental health
 
- Enjoy