Welcome to another episode of Finding Small Wins Podcast, a space for conversations that pull back the curtain on sports, where to learn how to upgrade health & performance, and shed some light on how some of the best at what they do are finding the small wins that help them along the way.
Adam Loiacono, your host, is a physical therapist in the NBA & a former performance coach in Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League.
In this episode, Adam is joined by Andrew Hauser to discuss the new tendency of incorporating breath work and respiration into training. They unpack best practices and how to incorporate these into rehab and training programs without scaring clients.
Andrew graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in Athletic Training in 2008 and obtained a Masters degree in Performance Psychology in 2020. He has worked in a variety of roles in his 14 years of experience as an athletic trainer and strength coach, with his most recent role being the Director of Performance Rehab with the Los Angeles Dodgers, during which time he was a part of their 2020 World Series team.
Key Takeaways:
[2:29] How did Andrew enter the scene of pro sports?
[5:45] What was Andrew’s vision while he was exercising a leadership position?
[8:48] Andrew talks about his participation in the World Series.
[13:16] Andrew shares memorable Dodgers stories.
[16:45] Broadly speaking, what is Andrew’s approach to rehab?
[20:15] Why are spirometers and barometers meaningful? How can you make them practical?
[23:31] Andrew addresses the research on breathing for longevity purposes.
[25:43] Heart and breath work in frequency and volume.
[30:01] Andrew often confesses using Moxy (Muscle Oxygen Monitor) in breath training.
[32:31] What does Moxy measure, and why is it important?
[38:13] Andrew uses passive blood flow restriction for recovery.
[43:40] Andrew shares a big eye-opener for him with a group called Evolve from Austin, Texas.
[46:52] What does Andy mean by ‘getting deeper into what can be done from the private side’?
[52:46] Andrew studied psychology and became a CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Coach).
[53:06] How does Andrew define a small win?
[56:10] Every athlete needs to be heard.
[58:31] Andrew answers a series of fun questions.
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