Ep. 252 | Rethinking the Big Patterns - Why Constraints Improve Outcomes, Exercise Selection, & Long-Term Training Progressions with Dr. Pat Davidson
My guest is Dr. Pat Davidson, an exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning coach, bestselling author, and host of the Pat Davidson Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Pat's model - Rethinking the Big Patterns, an algorithmic way of thinking that aids in precise exercise selection to accomplish specific goals. We also discuss how constraints (i.e., environmental, individual, task) improve training outcomes and provide a roadmap for long-term exercise/training progressions. These principles can be applied to anyone pursuing improved performance, from elite athletes to recreational exercisers.
ABOUT Dr. Pat Davidson
Pat Davidson, Ph.D, is an exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning coach, bestselling author, consultant, and traveling lecturer. Pat started out in the fitness world as an athlete who was looking to find any training and nutrition tool possible to make him the best he could possibly be at sports. This passion for training knowledge ultimately led Pat to pursuing a Master’s in Science in Strength and Conditioning, and a Ph.D in Exercise Physiology. Pat has worked as a Professor of Exercise Science at Springfield College and Brooklyn College, along with being the Director of Continuing Education and Training Methodology at Peak Performance in NYC. Pat was also a World Champion Strongman athlete. He hosts the Pat Davidson podcast, and dives deeper into strength and conditioning principles, training theories, nutrition, science, what drives people, and more with today’s thought-leaders in the industry.
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST
The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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