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Coach Travis Mash talks with industry experts about all things concerning strength - from coaching to programming to technique... from weightlifting to powerlifting to athletic performance.

Location:

United States

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Coach Travis Mash talks with industry experts about all things concerning strength - from coaching to programming to technique... from weightlifting to powerlifting to athletic performance.

Twitter:

@MashElite

Language:

English

Contact:

3367936444


Episodes

410 - Strength & Mindset: Coaching Youth for Success with Gabriel Villarreal

3/17/2024
This week, we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Coach Gabriel Villarreal, LPC. Gabriel shares his innovative hybrid approach to mental health and strength training with youth, drawing from his experience in successfully combining strength training and counseling for young men and women, particularly those with ADHD. In this episode, we delve into: Strategies for maintaining a positive mental approach as coaches The importance of being process-driven versus performance-driven Helping youth leave us mentally and physically healthier and with a passion for fitness Gabriel's approach to working with youth who may initially resist lifting weights or training altogether. Don't miss out on Gabriel's invaluable insights into fostering holistic development in young athletes. Tune in now to enhance your coaching approach and positively impact the lives of your athletes!

Duration:01:07:13

409 - Pillars of Fitness for Sport

1/27/2024
Welcome to Episode 409 of The Barbell Life Podcast! This week, we delve into the critical aspects of training that seamlessly translate to sports performance across various levels of athletic development.But before we dive in, don't miss out on the latest offer from our Coaching on the Bridge Athletic App: Youth Development (Ages 6-10 Years Old).Here’s what’s on the agenda for today:Before you hit play, be sure to check out our New Year Specials:Advanced Weightlifting Seminarwe're offering RiseFit at 30% off for its initial launchSo, whether you're a seasoned athlete striving for greatness or someone looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we've got something for you.Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show as we unlock the secrets to athletic development on The Barbell Life Podcast!

Duration:00:34:20

408 - Resistance Training For Youth

1/9/2024
Introduction: This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we're diving into a revolutionary perspective on Resistance Training for Youth. We'll be revisiting our previous discussions, summarizing our stance, and presenting an updated viewpoint based on the latest research and our extensive coaching experience with thousands of youth over the last two decades. Special Offer: Before we kick off, be sure to check out the latest offer from Stronger Experts: 40% Off the Advanced Weightlifting Seminar, featuring Coach Spencer Arnold, Coach Sean Rigsby, and our own Coach Travis Mash.Key Points Discussed in Today's Podcast:Safety of Weightlifting and Resistance Training for Youth:Debunking Myths:Strength Development:Benefits of Plyometrics and Explosive Movements:Enhanced Motor Performance Skills:Reduced Sports-Related Injuries:Improved Cardiovascular Risk Profile:Weight Management Assistance:Psychosocial Well-Being:Cognitive Performance:Lifetime Health and Fitness:Related Videos for Quick Reference:"So, is Weightlifting Dangerous for Youth?""Youth Resistance Training and Running Benefits and Risks""Resistance Training for Youth"Special Offers for Listeners:For those interested in diving deeper, check out the RiseFit program:Link to purchase with coachingLink to onetime purchaseUse Code RISEFITNEWYEAR for a 30% discount.Don't miss out on this insightful episode reshaping the narrative on youth resistance training. Tune in and join the revolution!

Duration:00:37:22

408 - Resistance Training For Youth

1/9/2024
Introduction: This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we're diving into a revolutionary perspective on Resistance Training for Youth. We'll be revisiting our previous discussions, summarizing our stance, and presenting an updated viewpoint based on the latest research and our extensive coaching experience with thousands of youth over the last two decades. Special Offer: Before we kick off, be sure to check out the latest offer from Stronger Experts: 40% Off the Advanced Weightlifting Seminar, featuring Coach Spencer Arnold, Coach Sean Rigsby, and our own Coach Travis Mash.Key Points Discussed in Today's Podcast: Safety of Weightlifting and Resistance Training for Youth:Debunking Myths:Strength Development:Benefits of Plyometrics and Explosive Movements:Enhanced Motor Performance Skills:Reduced Sports-Related Injuries:Improved Cardiovascular Risk Profile:Weight Management Assistance:Psychosocial Well-Being:Cognitive Performance:Lifetime Health and Fitness:Related Videos for Quick Reference: "So, is Weightlifting Dangerous for Youth?""Youth Resistance Training and Running Benefits and Risks""Resistance Training for Youth"Special Offers for Listeners:For those interested in diving deeper, check out the RiseFit program: Link to purchase with coachingLink to onetime purchaseUse Code RISEFITNEWYEAR for a 30% discount.Don't miss out on this insightful episode reshaping the narrative on youth resistance training. Tune in and join the revolution!

Duration:00:37:22

407 - We are back!

12/30/2023
Welcome back to the show after a six-month hiatus! Coach Mash is back, and this time, he's not alone. Partnered with Rise Indoor Sports as the Head of Sport Science, Coach Mash is excited to bring you top-notch information, educational products, and stellar customer support.In today's episode, Coach Mash and new cohost Riley Breske dive into the world of Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting. They share insights on implementation in strength training programs, covering when to embrace these movements and when to steer clear.Here's a glimpse of what to expect:Tune in for a power-packed episode as Coach Mash and Riley guide you through optimizing your strength training journey

Duration:00:48:37

406 - Stimuli

6/26/2023

Duration:00:27:09

405 - Best Practices When Coaching Young Athletes with Missy Mitchell-McBeth

1/29/2023
On this special episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, Coach Mash discusses High School Strength and Conditioning with Coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth.

Duration:01:00:52

404 - Accentuated Eccentric Loading (AEL) with Tim Suchomel

1/8/2023
Ok, we are back from a slight layoff for the holidays. We are starting 2023 out big with Episode 404, "Accentuated Eccentric Loading (AEL) to Improve Power Production and Rate," with my friend Dr. Tim Suchomel, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Carroll University and Program Director for Master of Science in Sport Physiology and Performance Coaching, so all of you coaches and athletes out there that love getting the most cutting-edge research before everyone else is going to get precisely what you are after.

Duration:01:17:49

403 - Tools for Optimizing Performance and Recovery With Louisa Nicola

11/21/2022
This week on the Barbell Life Podcast, we are talking to NeuroPhysiologist Louisa Nicola, host of The Neuro Experience Podcast and Founder of Neuro Athletics.

Duration:00:51:50

402 - The Importance of Physical Fitness for Our Youth with Gabriel Villarreal

10/9/2022
This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we talked to one of our former guests, Gabriel Villarreal, about the importance of physical fitness on our youth's overall mental and physical well-being.

Duration:00:59:44

401 - Latest Methods and Why

10/3/2022
This week's look at the science of possible adaptations to the different methods within an athletic performance program is going to be an ongoing series in an effort to teach coaches the multiple adaptations that are possible.

400 - A Revolutionary Look at Sports Training with Tony Holler

9/11/2022
This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to Coach Tony Holler about a revolutionary way of looking at not only football practice but all sporting practices. He takes science and common sense and blends them into an obvious change that needs to take place in sports practices around the world.

Duration:01:03:40

399 - Debates and Common Ground with Alexis Maxence Leveille

8/21/2022
In this week’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, I speak to Montreal Physio, Alexis Maxence Leveille. You might know him as @nobullphysio, and this show proves that people can disagree in a way that helps the world learn more and think critically. Once again, there are very few absolutes, but there are some best practices.

Duration:00:52:36

398 - ACL Injury Mechanisms and Prevention with Dr. Tim Hewett

8/14/2022
In this week’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to one of the world's most renowned researchers regarding ACL injury mechanisms and prevention. If you are a coach, parent, or athlete, tune in to this one.

Duration:00:55:08

397 - Complexity of the Human Body

8/7/2022
I put together a presentation that explains the complexity of the human body. This is my way of teaching you guys that absolutes are rarely a good thing. Too many people are picking one aspect of the human body to explain any problem or deficiency. Today's podcast is filled with nuggets like

Duration:00:44:15

396 - Breath Work and Ice Protocol with Kristin Weitzel

7/11/2022
Listen to today’s episode of the Barbell Life Podcast as we talk to Coach Kristin Weitzel from Warrior Woman Mode, and I will say right now that this is in my Top 5 Favorite guests on my show.

Duration:01:06:10

395 - Training and Mindset with NFL Punter Jake Schum

6/19/2022
Tune in for today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast as we discuss training and mindset with NFL Punter, Jake Schum. Let me warn you, he’s not the typical punter. Let’s just say that a punt returner might not want to break through the initial line of defenders.

Duration:00:36:16

394 - The Journey to Weightlifting Excellence with Wes Barnett

6/12/2022
Tune in to today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast as we speak with Coach Mash’s first weightlifting coach, two-time Olympian, Wes Barnett, now the VP of Business Development at Thorne HealthTech.

Duration:01:19:14

393 - Sports Science and Technology in a High School Program with Doug Gle

6/5/2022
Travis Mash May 24, 2022, 3:22 PM (12 days ago) to me Check out today’s episode of the Barbell Life as we talk to Traverse City High School’s own Coach Doug Gle as we talk about all the ways he’s advanced their strength and conditioning program.

Duration:00:43:41

392 - Biometrics and the Human Matrix with Zac Cupples

5/30/2022
Listen to today’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast as Coach Mash talks to Coach Zac Cupples, DPT and CSCS.

Duration:00:47:07