Henry Abbott: Preventing Injuries Before They Happen The Soviet Secret to Athletic Power

<p>Ever wonder why you keep getting injured in the same places despite your best efforts? In this Fitness Friday conversation on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I talk with Henry Abbott, author of "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance," to explore a revolutionary approach to preventing injuries before they happen.</p>
<p>We discuss practical exercises to strengthen your feet, the fascinating Soviet origins of plyometrics, how proper landing technique can transform your athletic performance while keeping you injury-free for years to come, and much more. </p>
<p>Henry Abbott is an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop, a respected basketball media platform. He previously led ESPN's 60-person NBA digital and print team, which published several groundbreaking articles and won a National Magazine Award.<u> </u>His new book "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance" explores revolutionary approaches to injury prevention through the science of ballistic movements. </p>
<p>What we discuss: </p>
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<p>Henry Abbott's book "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance"</p>
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<p>How most knee injuries originate from weaknesses in the feet or hips</p>
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<p>The importance of strengthening feet and lower leg muscles for injury prevention</p>
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<p>"Toe yoga" as a method to strengthen foot muscles</p>
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<p>The role of the nervous system in injury prevention</p>
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<p>The benefits of plyometric exercises as we age</p>
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<p>The Soviet origins of plyometrics through Yuri Verkashantsev's research</p>
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<p>Building progressive training approaches for those with existing weaknesses</p>
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<p><strong>To learn more about Henry Abbott: </strong></p>
<p>Website: <a href="https://www.henryabbott.com/"><u>https://www.henryabbott.com/</u></a>  <a href="https://www.truehoop.com/"><u>https://www.truehoop.com/</u></a> </p>
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