RTGA's
Resources To Get Ahead
The most successful people whether they are athletes, scientists, or students are always looking to improve and get an advantage over their competition. Sometimes to get ahead, you need to think outside the box and do what others are not so that you can surpass them on your path to greater success!
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This section requires you to watch, listen, and learn BUT most importantly for you to do even more research. Please do not just watch or listen to one video and think you are going to be the best with this new knowledge. Review the information, research more on that topic, and find more videos or articles to further your knowledge! Learning and improving are concepts that must be worked on consistently. Watch, learn, listen, AND RESEARCH MORE.
Below are some unique ways through science based research that will improve your sports performance and overall health :
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Physical Strength
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Flexibility and Mobility ​
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Endurance and Lung Capacity
"Breath, The New Science of a Lost Art" by James Nestor
What is something we cannot live without and we rarely ever think about? The breath and breathing! Learn about nasal vs mouth breathing and how important nasal breathing effects our lives, health, sports performance, jaw structure, and more!
"The Oxygen Advantage" by Patrick Mckeown
Read his book and explore his website for more advantages on sports performance and overall health through breath work. From specific breathing patterns to breath holds, Patrick Mckeown will add knowledge and tools to becoming a better player.​
"Eat Smarter" by Shawn Stevenson
"Eat Smarter" by Shawn Stevenson is an eye-opening book explaining the importance of high quality FOODS, benefits to our body from proper food, and plenty of examples of foods to eat for better overall health and performance. "Sleep Smarter" by Shawn Stevenson highlights what is sleep, how it effects more than just if we are tired, and why sleep is so important! High quality of SLEEP effects your daily life and long-term health! Shawn will teach you tips on how to improve your sleep and WHY it is important to have a sleep routine.
Mind, Body, Soul
The mind has more impact on the rest of our bodies WAY MORE than we actually think or believe. Those that have done extraordinary feats or unimaginable triumphs usually come down to the power of the mind! To be successful and great, we must go out of our comfort zone and sometimes that means looking "weird" or "different" to what society tells us.
We personally love this Youtube channel as she provides so much from yoga to meditation to strength body weight workouts!
https://www.youtube.com/@bohobeautiful
An app we use called "Breathwrk" uses sound, vibration, and a timer to help in catergories such as calming, nightitme, energizing, performance, and health. Although it has a yearly subscription, BREATHWRK will transform your life as the power of breath is one of the most important in life! Why not give it a try!
Aerobic Capacity with Chris Hinshaw
Chris Hinshaw discusses how to increase your aerobic capacity which will help you to perform longer and go further than your opponents. His concept of a resting recovery protocol is another key takeaway from his videos! Watch, listen, and learn how aerobic capacity and resting recovery protocols can help you improve as a player!
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Reflexive Performance Reset with Cal Dietz
Warm up drills to awaken your parasympathetic nervous system and feel great before a workout, game, or training! Learn where on your body and how to perform these self-massage drills to set you apart from the pack.
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Breathing with James Newbury
As a professional crossfit athelete, James suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung. Through breath work and mental strengthening, he competed in an Iron Man JUST 5 weeks later! Listen and find out how.
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Mobility stretching with Kadour Ziani
​Watch and learn how Dunk Master Kadour Ziani stretches and uses unique mobility exercises which he performed after tearing his achilles then transformed himself into a high-flying explosive human being!
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Knees Over Toes with Ben Patrick
​Ben Patrick was never a natural when it came to speed or athleticism. He had numerous knee surgeries and his dream of playing in the NBA was crushed. Through trial and error BUT with research he has changed the game with knees over toe exercises. Learn how it improves sports performance and why you should start doing it!
Foot Strength
​A building is only as strong as its foundation! The same goes for us humans. We need to understand how toes, feet, arches, and ankles affect the rest of our bodies. Learn about feet and how strengthening them improves your sports performance and health immensely.
Sport Specific Movement and Training
After finding Adonis and Coach Jr Performance on Instagram, they have transformed the way I have looked at strength training. The two biggest improvements I have learned include sport specific movements in the weight room and training on the balls of the foot because most athletes are never flat footed. When we sprint, we are on the balls of our feet and when we jump, we are also on the balls of our feet. Follow them on Instagram @adonis.harrison and @coachjrperformance and watch the youtube videos below for more!
Podcasts that can impact your sports performance, life performance, and or overall health!
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On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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The School of Greatness- Lewis Howes
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Feel Better, Live More- Dr Rangan Chatterjee
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Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu
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The Secret to Success- Dr Eric Thomas
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The Tim Ferris Show- Tim Ferris
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Mark Bells' Power Project- Mark Bell
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The Joe Rogan Experience
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Jocko Podcast- Jocko Willink
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Huberman Lab- Andrew Huberman