The Human Kinetics Podcast

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The Human Kinetics Podcast features interviews with Human Kinetics authors and industry leaders, engaging discussions on the most relevant topics in the fitness, strength and conditioning, and coaching education.

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Episodes

Conditioning for Esports

Esports are growing in popularity every day. What was once considered a recreational activity has become a competitive sport at all levels including in the high school and collegiate settings. In this episode, Taylor Johnson and Dr. Joanne DiFrancisco-Donoghue discussed the importance of making sure the body and mind are prepared for competition, and their newly released book, Conditioning for Esports: A Guide to Training and Performance. Learn more in Conditioning for Esports: A Guide to Traini...

Jul 18, 2024•33 min•Ep. 6

Dr. Robert Schinke: 8 Steps to Succeeding in Sport, Work, and Life

Dr. Robert Schinke is a professor of kinesiology and health sciences at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He is a distinguished professor in several high-profile international universities and a Canada Research Chair. He serves as a senior co-editor for the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, and editor in chief of the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action. After working with extensively with world-champion professional athletes as well as athletes at the Oly...

Jul 12, 2024•30 min•Ep. 5

In-Season for Athletes Training with Tom Sheppard

Trainer and author Tom Sheppard joined sports performance coach Aaron Patterson to discuss in-season training for athletes. During the discussion, Tom and Aaron talked about the nuances involved in training athletes during the transfer phase from offseason training to in-season training, what in-season training should look like, and the challenges that come with working around the various schedules of athletes at all levels. YouTube https://youtu.be/roIhmyB__x4?si=jBDyb8sN68uft7p7 Overload Syste...

Jul 04, 2024•43 min•Ep. 4

Rachel Cosgrove: Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40

Trainer, fitness business owner, and author of Age Strong: A Woman's Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40 discussed the benefits of strength training after age 40, and why it is so important to stay active as you age. She shared anecdotes of success stories from her clients, and strategies to get the most out of your training. Age Strong: A Woman's Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40 https://us.humankinetics.com/products/age-strong YouTube https://youtu.be/Bt-lFcVm4D4?si=lUX8f5CnByB...

Jun 28, 2024•37 min•Ep. 3

Exclusive interview with Rainer Martens

Human Kinetics founder Rainer Martens tells his story of growing up a young German boy in Kansas after moving to the United States following the war, using sports to fit in with his peers, coaching at the collegiate level, and making the tough decision to leave his prominent position at University of Illinois as a Kinesiology professor and researcher to start an education company now known as Human Kinetics. Watch the interview on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX3zFIHPDnQ Learn more ht...

Jun 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 2

Welcome to the Human Kinetics Podcast

Welcome to The Human Kinetics Podcast! Thank you for joining us on this new journey of providing educational content in the areas of kinesiology and coaching in a format you can easily take on the go. In each episode, you will find author interviews, and entertaining and informative discussions on the best topics and latest trends in the fitness, health, and sports performance industry. For more information and additional resources, visit our website and check out our YouTube channel. Human Kine...

Jun 14, 2024•3 min

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