Training and nutrition are crucial parts of athletic excellence - but what about the mind? Motivation, confidence, mental toughness: all of these are key in sport, and yet for many athletes are not trained as much as the body.

Jonathan Pietrunti of Complete Human Performance is a former Navy Chief Aviation Ordnanceman and has a BA in sports psychology. With his years of experience in training both clients and sailors, he knows what mental tools are the game-changers in fitness. 

On this episode of CHP Radio, Jonny discusses:

What is sports psychology, and what is it not?

What are the most common reasons people come to a sports psychologist?

What are some common pitfalls with goal-setting?

What is motivation?

What about positive imagery and confidence?

Show Notes

Learn more about self-determination theory.

You can visit Jonny at thatgreyarea.com and pick up his free goal-setting guide.

Annie "Gunshow" Dohack of Complete Human Performance has successfully trained over 140 individuals for military selection in several branches of the armed forces. Here, she shares her expertise on how to program for members of this special population, addressing their hybrid strength and endurance needs intelligently so they can pass tests and excel in the field.

In this episode, we discuss:

How did you come to start training military personnel?

What are the most common goals that your military clients have?

How do you start after someone has signed up?

What are the primary principles for training military personnel?

How do you assess client’s progress?

Are there any differences in training between service branches?

Show Notes

The Hybrid Athlete by Alex Viada, along with template programs for all kinds of training goals

Dr. Mike T. Nelson is one of the foremost experts on exercise physiology and biomechanics. In this interview, he illuminates a concept that has been gaining traction in endurance and hybrid athlete circles: heart rate variability. 

What is HRV? How can you measure it, and why does it matter in your training and recovery? How can you analyze your training and the effect, positive or negative, that it has on your heart? All of these questions and more are addressed in this in-depth talk!

Here are links to resources mentioned in the episode:

MikeTNelson.com

Ithlete MRV Monitors

Elite HRV Monitors

Early phase interference between low-intensity running and power training in moderately trained females.

Heart rate variability in left ventricular hypertrophy.

Cardiac remodelling: concentric versus eccentric hypertrophy in strength and endurance athletes

Complete Human Performance can help you in every aspect of your athletic journey: training, nutrition, and now performance psychology! The newest member of our team, Jonathan Pietrunti, has a BA in Sports Psychology and years of experience in leadership and sports psychology counseling. Visit this link to learn more about Jonathan and how he can help you optimize your mindset for athletic achievement.

Hardcore powerlifters and bodybuilders often swear by knee sleeves for squatting, but what about endurance athletes? In this episode of CHP Radio, you'll learn the pros and cons of knee sleeves for endurance athletes who also want to build a great squat.

There are more options than ever for tracking and quantifying your workouts, but how do you use all that data? In this podcast, CHP coaches Mike Fecik and Margie Ellison break down what they believe are the most valuable tools for tracking an athlete's progress, and how they use them to modify the training plan.

Every new fitness program sucks--at first. Getting into the groove of a new routine or starting a training regimen for the first time are rarely, if ever, easy. That’s why most people quit before they get the results they want.

Learn how to maintain and enjoy a workout plan with the simple steps in this episode om CHP Radio.

Visit our website to learn more about our diverse team of over 20 coaches who can program for you individually toward any athletic goal. 

Resources mentioned:

The Power of Habit