We’re back for the first episode of 2026 and we kicked off this week with Dr. Matt Casturo, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Founder of The Movement System.
Matt has a great skill of:
👉 taking complex performance topics
👉 stripping away the fluff
👉 and making them clear, practical and usable for coaches and athletes.
If you’ve ever asked “Am I actually training for performance… or just getting strong?”, this episode is for you.
What we break down in this episode:
🏋️♂️ The difference between being strong in the gym vs strong in your sport
🧠 How to make better programming decisions (without overthinking it)
📊 What information you actually need to improve athletic performance
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