Episode 85: Interview with Matt Jordan - The Science of Strength and a Discussion on Periodization

Summary: This episodes guest is Sport Scientist and Strength and Conditioning Coach <a href="http://www.jordanstrength.com/meet-matt-jordan/">Matt Jordan</a>.<br> <br> Matt has a degree in Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Calgary. <br> <br> Matt has been the personal Strength Coach to more than 20 World and Olympic medalists, and has worked with elite athletes in many sports including: speed skating, cross country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, hockey, football, volleyball, and mixed martial arts. <br> <br> Matt is now a Strength Coach, the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Canadian Sports Institute-Calgary, and the Director of Sport Science and Sports Medicine for Alpine Canada.<br> <br> Matt is currently completing his Doctorate in Medical Science at the University of Calgary focusing on ACL injury/re-injury prevention in elite alpine ski racers.<br> <br> On this episode Matt and I discussed:<br> - Matt's background and influences- What are the good and bad things that Matt see's within the human performance profession<br> - Matt's thoughts on strength development and programming based off his contributions to <a href="http://www.mcmillanspeed.com/2015/11/a-coaches-guide-to-strength-development.html">Stu McMillan's article series (A coaches Guide to Strength Development) on Stu's blog</a><br> - An insight into Matt's PhD work on ACL injury reduction and rehabilitation<br> - And much more<br> <br> This was another excellent show guys and I hope you enjoy it!<br> <br> Stay Strong,<br> RB<br> <br> <br> Show Sponsor:<br> <br> <br> <br> To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to <a href="http://upmentorship.com/sales-page/">upmentorship.com</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>