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Legends of Athletics

Justin Millerpodcasters.spotify.com
This podcast is for sports performance training tips, personal training tips, health and wellness knowledge. We will cover a wide array of topics from physical health to mental health, and also relevant topics within our community. This podcast will also help those looking for motivation to get up and move, as well as mental clarity.
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Episodes

Can You Give 100%

In this episode we lay out (quickly) giving 100% focus and attention to all life decisions & goals. We all have moments we can look back and maybe tweak something here or there but it’s history now life keeps marching on. What we can control is our effort focus and attention to detail. Like & Share this episode and BE LEGENDARY.

Aug 06, 202110 min

Do You Have A Little “Want To?”

In life we get out what we put in. For some of us the difference in being greatly successful and below average is our willingness to strive for more. In the process of more we must learn to fight, battle, & and claw our way to whatever said goal we have for ourself. In the south amongst some of the elders there’s a saying/question when the rubber meets the road, it’s not about if you can or cannot but do you have the “want to” to get it done. Be Legendary

Apr 09, 202121 min

How to Develop the Right Program for Yourself & Your Goals

This episode we go over general ideas behind creating the right exercise plan for yourself and others. It can be an intimidating task walking into a gym and attempting to figure out what to do, but there is hope. Take a listen to this podcast and take a few pointers. Hope this episode helps you achieve your fitness goals and Be Legendary.

Apr 02, 202146 min

Thought on Youth Sports (with Dr. Davis)

This is the first simulcast episode for Legends of Athletics, so this episode can be viewed on YouTube as well as Apple Podcast. In this episode me and Dr. Davis discuss everything from what sports we may let our kids play, to cost and just the mentality overall. We have different vantage points but information that can be gathered from both sides. Hope you enjoy, Be Legendary.

Feb 01, 202140 min

It’s OK

Sometimes we can get lost in life, and begin to set unrealistic goals for ourselves due to societies false advertisement, I want you to do sometimes we get derailed and that’s ok as long as we keep moving forward. It’s ok to not be exactly where you want to be right now, but just keep moving forward. It’s ok, Be Legendary.

Dec 10, 202014 min

Rehab v Training & Opportunities

In this episode I lay out the details for the goals of rehab vs the goals of training and what to expect. The baseline is a key point to both rehab & training. Also the second half of this episode I discuss opportunity and making the most of it. Don’t let 2020 rain on all the parades make the most of this year & Be Legendary. 0:10-16:45 Rehab v Training 17:45 Opportunities

Nov 19, 202028 min

Soul Searching

I’M BACK. So after a 3 month hiatus I’m back with more content. (This is the start of consistent content per usual). This episode is off the cuff, I discuss looking within to project a better outlook on life. I hope this off script Ep helps everybody listening and that we all continue to Be Legendary.

Nov 11, 202022 min

The Mental Approach to Sports, Performance, & Training (with Coach Clay Mack)

Have you ever heard of Clay Mack? This episode is special, I had a chance to sit with The DB consultant Coach Clay Mack. We discuss our mental approach as trainers and how that should spread to our athletes. Also in the podcast the approach to performance training and athletics should be approached. I hope you get ton of info from this episode and put it into practice. Be Legendary.

Sep 17, 202040 min

As a Man Thinketh...

It’s is a common proverb that we are what we eat, but what about what we think on? How does that correlate with our health, is it even important? Well I think it is, we spend a lot of time discussing diets, exercise plans, motivation etc. but little time discussing how our thoughts impact reaching our goals. A positive mind shifts your world/atmosphere. Does this mean everything will be peaches and roses no but your perspective will change. Give this episode a play, I hope it triggers you into a...

Aug 11, 202017 min

Regular vs Diet Soda : Quality vs Quantity

This episode lays out the benefits & consequences of drinking regular soda & diet soda, I also lay out why quality is better than quantity when trying to workout effectively. Artificial sugars kill taste buds and we should lean to more natural things when practicing healthy living. Natural sugars aren’t bad in moderation we just need to know when we need them. Lastly, high volume workouts have there place but if we don’t get quality reps are we really gaining the most from our workouts. ...

Aug 06, 202022 min

What tha Health (feat. Dr. Simone Maybin)

**Headphone Friendly**(sorry for sound quality). This episode lays it out for any woman/man trying to figure out how to approach a healthier lifestyle. We discuss general health from living a healthy lifestyle while overcoming health issues, to just making smarter eating choices simplifier without feeling ashamed for social eating every now and then. I hope you take the time to listen and gain more perspective/clarity to reach your health and wellness goals. Be Legendary....

Jul 26, 202058 min

The Difference in Athletics vs Bodybuilding/Powerlifting Training Styles

In this episode we cover the differences in these training styles, their purposes, and try to help guide athletes on how they should approach weightlifting in the off-season. All three of these styles are done as sport, but each one has it’s place. For many players they have been taught to lift wrong and suffered athletically because of training regimen they participated in. If you want to be faster, stronger, and quicker you must approach the weights in such a manner that lines up with what you...

Jul 19, 202023 min

General & Sports Nutrition (feat Adam Richardson)

This episode was recorded directly in the NutriShop Tupelo store, I had the chance to talk a few moments with store owner Adam Richardson about nutrition. We discussed nutrition, dieting, and how the body reacts to certain nutrients. This is a very good episode for the general population as well as athletes. Give this episode a listen and share. Be Legendary.

Jul 03, 202021 minEp. 65

Tips For Summer Training

This episode is focusing on athletes health & wellness, we discuss tips to put each athlete in the best position possible to be a success. We discuss everything from supplementation, hydration, & recovery. With the world of sports being turned upside down due to a national pandemic (Covid-19), this summer is shaping up to be a lot different/challenging. I hope these tips help you get through the dog days, and help you become the best version of yourself. Be Legendary.

Jun 15, 202018 min

Shift Momentum

In sports momentum is talked about a lot and even plays large rolls in determining the outcome of many games, but momentum swings happen in life as well. We life gives you lemons make lemonade, this episode we discuss momentum moments and even how to shift momentum. In order to be successful we have to navigate life and figure out how to make things work for us even when the cards are down at times. Be Legendary.

Jun 07, 202020 min

Entrepreneurship: What I Wish I Knew....

This episode I revisits many obstacles I personally faced early on being a young entrepreneur that I feel could help others. I hope if you’re a young entrepreneur/leader this episode helps you in some capacity. Remember get 1% better each and every day and be legendary.

May 29, 202032 min

Instant vs Delayed Gratification

Do you want your cake & to eat it to? Do you rather do now and plan later, or plan now and do later? This is a thought provoking episode that is meant to permeate and conjure up thoughts. I hope you enjoy like, share, comment, subscribe, & Be Legendary.

Apr 06, 202019 min

Ankle Strength/Mobility & Your Athletic Performance

We detail in this episode the importance of ankle strength/mobility & it’s effects on athletic performance. Great ankle mobility helps to cut down on injuries and boost athletic success. Strong mobile ankles helps increase vertical leaping ability which also boost speed. Vertical leap is correlated positively to speed output. Don’t forget to like, share, comment & subscribe.

Apr 06, 202019 min

Fear & Pain

Fear & pain are associated with many negative adjectives, but what if we could take these negatives to push us to the next level. The short answer is that we can it just takes some changes in thought then application. Take a listen to this episode and don’t forget to share it with a friend. Be Legendary.

Mar 15, 202028 min

Plyometrics & What You Need to Know

We dive into plyometrics aka plyo’s in this awesome episode. This episode is one big smorgasbord of information. Many details are discussed from who plyometrics are appropriate for to who shouldn’t worry so much about incorporating plyometrics into their exercise routine. I hope the gems I’ve dropped are gleaned to make you the best you that you can be. Don’t be discouraged but study ,execute and Be Legendary.

Feb 20, 202025 min

Ambition & Laziness Don’t Mix

This episode is a can be a tough cookie for some of us to swallow, for some it may not be to rough but I think it will apply to many of us. We discuss skill mastery and ambition in this episode. We all have ambition but we have to have a clear road map to get to where we want to get to in life. Without specific goals we don’t know where we are going; without a consistent work ethic we never move anywhere but backwards. Listen to this episode take from my failures in life and move to go beyond wh...

Feb 06, 202031 min

Don’t Choke Just Execute

It’s been a while since I’ve given you all some pure motivation. Being strong is good, but we all need a little kindling to our fire at times. This episode is off the cuff but it still has many jewels. I hope you enjoy this episode and Be Legendary.

Jan 30, 202012 min

Spiritual Discipline (with Darius Brown)

Health and wellness, often a term used to describe general physical health. But if you study and look at the definition overall to be well or in good health entails many things. Health and wellness extend to covering mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical health to name a few. This episode I get to have a great discussion with my brother Minister Darius Brown. I understand everyone may not believe in God but I hope this podcast helps you find strength in developing a relationship with God ou...

Jan 26, 20201 hr 16 min

A Need For Speed (How To Train For Speed)

Can speed be taught? This is an age old question that has been asked time and time again, and to simply answer the question yes it can be taught. But the unique thing about athleticism etc is that we have a ability to beat out genetics to an extent but we must train in a smart way to do so. We must have a good program and use the right tools to maximize our talents and abilities. So give this rich episode a listen and take some of the jewels dropped and add them to what you’re doing. As I say ti...

Jan 19, 202032 min

Keep Exposing Yourself (Repeated Bout Effect)

Happy New Year, it’s a new year so many people are in a scramble to get to the gym. Many apps are exploding (ex. couch to 5k etc.). With going from being sedentary to more active soreness come with the territory. What do you do when soreness sets in? You keep exposing yourself to that stimulus. This episode details what’s happening to your muscles, and how to combat that. I hope you enjoy and don’t forget to comment, like, & subscribe. Be Legendary.

Jan 12, 202021 min

Setting Healthy Boundaries (feat. Dr. Curtis Davis)

In another rich episode from Legends of Athletics two topics are discussed setting healthy boundaries & plans for the new year. This episode is another off the cuff episode (not scripted) and we share personal insight as well as helpful perspective on different situations and scenarios. If you’re like me then you’ve fallen in some respect to setting healthy boundaries and felt the effects. I hope you enjoy this episode and be legendary.

Dec 29, 201934 min

Next Level Players (with Coach Jason Spray)

This is a huge episode, with 2011 National Strength Coach of the Year coach Jason Spray. We discuss many things in this episode from load management to what it takes to play at the collegiate level. If you are a high school athlete or parent I implore you to give this episode a listen, take notes, and implement these jewels into what you do consistently. My goal is to always give you all quality episodes over quantity and this is no different. Press play, listen, like, subscribe and share. If yo...

Nov 28, 20191 hr 7 min

It Must Be The Shoes (Ankle Mobility & Foot Strength)

This episode gives light to ankle mobility and foot strength. We now live in a society/time where having weak feet/ankles isn’t uncommon. Ankle mobility is a great precursor to knowing what may happen with the lower body in the future. This podcast may help you answer a few questions on why your ankles may be weak, rolling, or unstable. Hope you enjoy this episode and learn a few new things that you may not have known before. Don’t forget to rate, comment, subscribe, and tell a friend about this...

Nov 13, 201922 min

Do You Need Makeup To Look Good

This episode is motivational, the rhetorical question is “Do you need makeup to look good?” Do you need to have everything to go right, be set just right, and be the right time in order to do what you need to do? Some people do, some don’t but no matter the situation or what you have to do life requires that you step up and deliver. For athletes it’s the same, don’t wait on everything to go well to play well, to step up and be a leader etc. just step up and do you job at an exceptional level. Gi...

Nov 02, 201919 min

General Nutrition (with Emily Littlejohn)

In this fun filled episode we talk about overall nutrition, touching on many different forms of nutrition. Everything from making sure you have a colorful plate, to portion control. This episode was a ton of fun and even I learned a lot from it. I hope you are able to take and apply the things you hear in this episode to help you become a better, healthier, and more energetic version of yourself. If you are already doing these things just enjoy this episode. Comment, like, rate, subscribe, and s...

Oct 13, 201936 min
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