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Marcus, Jenny and Rob•app.flowpointmethod.com

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Ep 11: Video Coaching - Samantha Kennedy

This week we are sharing a Video Coaching lesson with one of our FPM Members Sam Kennedy. Unfortunately, its best suited for YouTube , so if you want to watch this video lesson, head over to FlowPoint and catch it there! 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - 3 Basics Sam has been working on 0:33 - Press Play 1:16 - Drifting in on Gates 1:25 - Difference between 2 separate 22'offs 3:15 - Efficient Acceleration = Speed 5:30 - TRIM THEORY: Falling off the back of the ski 7:25 - Gates: transition to Gate Glide 9:00 -...

Mar 13, 2023•13 min

Ep 10: Is 15 OFF Worth It??

This week MB and Rob take another question from @BallOfSpray and break it down! Show Notes: 0:28 - Is 15 Off Important? 2:05 - Is skipping 15 Off simply “avoiding the problem”? 3:20 - 80/20 Rule 5:10 - What makes 15 Off different than 28 Off and shorter? 6:30 - Struggling to make Buoys vs Movement/Position based focus 7:10 - How many passes should you be able to run? 1 0:25 - 34/22 vs 36/15 as a starting speed?? 10:50 - Variability is Key! 11:35 - Ignore your Biases! This podcast is Available on...

Mar 06, 2023•15 min

Ep 9: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about FPM 0:45 - Is this program for me? I’m a beginner, I don’t ski the course, I’m NOT a pro!!... 1:20 - Is this information I can get by searching the internet on my own?? 2:18 - What equipment do I need?? 3:20 - What is the minimum time requirement to actually see results from FPM? 5:40 - Does FPM Work?? 6:10 - How individualized or specific is this water ski program to me? 6:25 - Members only Discussion Board 6:40 - 2 FREE GiveGo coaching sessions per month. 7:45 ...

Feb 27, 2023•20 min

Ep 8: Off-Water Training

Off-Water Training, with MB, Jenny and Rob! 0:35 - Waterskiing is asymmetrical, due to our tandem stance 1:00 - trying to recover a balanced body through strength training and mobility 1:20 - Is FPM just CrossFit??: Jenny LaBaw’s expertise/background 2:30 - Water Skier’s biggest weaknesses 3:30 - What is a Healthy Spine? 3:50 - Rob’s Stretching story…and why it didn’t work… 6:15 - Importance of Mobility during the off-season 6:45 - Is Cycling and/or Rowing in the off-season enough? 7:15 - What i...

Feb 20, 2023•24 min

Ep 7: Getting your youngster on the right Ski Gear

MB and Rob discuss some things to consider and look out for, when trying to ensure that your kids are on the right gear 1:00 - Are kids on Bad Gear: Ski, Bindings, Handles, etc… 2:00 - If you go to the effort to invest in your childs time on the water, make sure they are on proper equipment 2:55 - Modifying skis might be the cheapest 3:30 - Modifying skis might actually be the best for younger kids, to help them learn good habits on the ski. 4:55 - don’t let bad equipment extinguish your child’s...

Feb 14, 2023•11 min

Ep 6: How strong do you need to be??

Jenny and Marcus decided to discuss a thread from the BallOfSpray forum, titled "How strong do you need to be?" Take a look at the show notes below, subscribe to the podcast, and let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss in future episodes! 1:36 - Try not to compare yourself to the pros 3:20 - Have some guidance for your off-water training 4:30 - Standard Benchmarks for determining strength 8:43 - Importance of Technique in Strength Training 10:12 - Consider Getting a Coach 11:22 - Gen...

Feb 06, 2023•34 min

Ep 5: Winter Skiing

Tis' the Season....Middle of winter, when many of you have moved on to other things and aren't even reading this right now, BUT some of you are still here....hungry for progress. So this week Rob and MB discuss some tips, tricks and considerations for those of you who are going to try to ski some this winter OR even for you crazies that are skiing THROUGH the winter! And, if you are someone who knows something that we didn't cover/discuss, PLEASE leave us your tips or input in the comments below...

Jan 29, 2023•22 min

Ep 4: BallOfSpray Questions - What's holding you back from next 6 Buoys & Joel Howley

On Today's Episode, its a BOS episode...where Rob and Marcus take a few questions from BallOfSpray's forum. // WE APOLOGIZE in advance, as one of our microphones died in the middle (5:20 mark) so hopefully the degraded sound doesn't cause too much of an issue for everyone out there. 1. What's the thing that's holding you back from the next 6 buoys? 2. What's the special thing that Joel Howley does? See the Show Notes below, and please subscribe and share if you like what you hear! 1:00 - Rob: PO...

Jan 22, 2023•11 min

Ep 3: Keep It Simple!

MB and Rob are on today, talking about one of the most important topics in water skiing: Keeping it Simple!...so you can actually make consistent progress. How much should you think when you ski? What do you do about adverse conditions: boats, ropes, driving, etc..? They get into it and a whole lot more. See the Show Notes below, and please subscribe and share if you like what you hear! 0:54 - Athletic Stance is 80% of being successful on the water 1:13 - ZeroOff, Ropes, Fuel Octane, etc.. 3:35 ...

Jan 16, 2023•30 min

Ep 2: Preparing for Winter/Spring Ski Vacation

Heading to warmer weather, during the Off-Season, is a great way to "bridge the gap" between last season, and the upcoming one. It allows you to limit the degradation of your timing, rhythm and ski fitness, as well as helps keep your spirits up and your passion on high. Rob, MB and Jenny discuss a few important things you might want to consider before taking a trip to warmer weather this Winter/Spring.

Jan 09, 2023•15 min

Ep 1: Welcome to FPM Podcast!

People have been asking for it for a while now, so here we go! The FPM Podcast! This is just a quick Welcome and hello from Marcus, Jenny and Rob! More coming soon! Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify!

Dec 30, 2022•3 min

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