How to Increase Your Speed, Mobility & Longevity with Plyometrics & Sprinting
Huberman Lab
Stuart McMillan
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My guest is Stuart McMillan, a renowned track and field coach who has trained dozens of Olympic medalists, professional athletes, and team coaches across a diverse range of sports. We discuss how to use plyometric work to improve mobility, strength, posture, and overall health.
We emphasize the enormous benefits of skipping—a form of plyometrics—for joint health, aerobic conditioning, and coordination, as well as its advantages for people of all ages and fitness levels. We also explore the expressive nature of human movement, highlighting how certain movements reveal and can evolve one's unique personality and abilities.
Stu explains how resistance training, skipping, and striding can improve movement efficiency in all aspects of life. Anyone who exercises, as well as serious athletes, will benefit immensely from Stu McMillan's knowledge of human mechanics and the practical tools he generously shares in this discussion.
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<p>My guest is Stuart McMillan, a renowned track and field coach who has trained dozens of Olympic medalists, professional athletes, and team coaches across a diverse range of sports. We discuss how to use plyometric work to improve mobility, strength, posture, and overall health.</p> <p>We emphasize the enormous benefits of skipping—a form of plyometrics—for joint health, aerobic conditioning, and coordination, as well as its advantages for people of all ages and fitness levels. We also explore the expressive nature of human movement, highlighting how certain movements reveal and can evolve one’s unique personality and abilities.</p> <p>Stu explains how resistance training, skipping, and striding can improve movement efficiency in all aspects of life. Anyone who exercises, as well as serious athletes, will benefit immensely from Stu McMillan’s knowledge of human mechanics and the practical tools he generously shares in this discussion.</p> <p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors</strong></p> <p>AG1: <a href="https://drinkag1.com/huberman">https://drinkag1.com/huberman</a></p> <p>Our Place: <a href="https://fromourplace.com/huberman">https://fromourplace.com/huberman</a></p> <p>Wealthfront**: <a href="https://wealthfront.com/huberan">https://wealthfront.com/huberan</a></p> <p>Helix Sleep: <a href="https://helixsleep.com/huberman">https://helixsleep.com/huberman</a></p> <p>Function: <a href="https://functionhealth.com/huberman">https://functionhealth.com/huberman</a></p> <p>**<em>This experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients of Wealthfront, and there is no guarantee that all clients will have similar experiences. Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. The Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”) on cash deposits as of December 27, 2024, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to partner banks where they earn the variable APY. Promo terms and FDIC coverage conditions apply. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer</em>.</p> <p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p> <p>00:00:00 Stuart McMillan</p> <p>00:02:27 Running, Sprinting, Event Distances</p> <p>00:09:01 Sponsors: Our Place & Wealthfront</p> <p>00:12:13 Natural Sprinters, Kids, Sports Specialization</p> <p>00:17:00 Athletes, Identity, Race Selection</p> <p>00:23:38 Walking to Sprinting, Gait Patterns, Tool: Flat-Foot Contact</p> <p>00:30:35 Visual Focus, Body Position, Running, Lifting Weights</p> <p>00:36:00 Tool: Skipping & Benefits</p> <p>00:42:18 Sponsors: AG1 & Helix Sleep</p> <p>00:45:01 Tools: Skipping, Beginners, Jogging Incorporation</p> <p>00:49:50 Transition Points, Tool: Skipping, Maximum Amplitude</p> <p>00:53:03 Concentric & Eccentric Phases, Running</p> <p>00:55:32 Transitioning to Striding, Posture, Center of Mass</p> <p>01:03:11 Older Adults, Eccentric Control, Tool: Skipping</p> <p>01:08:00 Naming Importance & Public Health; Skipping, Plyometrics</p> <p>01:12:18 Sponsor: Function</p> <p>01:14:06 Cross-Body Coordination, Rotation, Gaits; Phones & Posture</p> <p>01:22:27 Expression Through Movement, Playfulness, Confidence</p> <p>01:28:53 Being Yourself, Expression, Essence & Movement</p> <p>01:36:39 Connecting with Movement, Building Cues, Mood Words</p> <p>01:45:05 Pressure & Peace; Exercise, Movement & Age</p> <p>01:51:39 Music, Art, Rhythm, Coaching; Soccer, Greatest Players & Countries</p> <p>02:00:25 White & Black Athletes, Genetics, Environment</p> <p>02:08:27 Running Form, Tools: High Knees, Stiff Springs, Hip Extension</p> <p>02:17:21 Skipping Rope, Aging; Protocols & Rigidity, Principles Alignment</p> <p>02:22:12 Resistance Training to Improve Movement, Sprinting Kinetics, Individualization</p> <p>02:32:29 Transferring Weight Room to Track, Staggered Stance, Stretching</p> <p>02:36:52 Performance-Enhancement, Elite Athletes, Androgen, Reputation</p> <p>02:46:45 Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), Age; Pharmacology vs. Training </p> <p>02:52:14 Single Physical Metric & Sprinting; Pressure & Peace</p> <p>02:58:34 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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My guest is Stuart McMillan, a renowned track and field coach who has trained dozens of Olympic medalists, professional athletes, and team coaches across a diverse range of sports. We discuss how to use plyometric work to improve mobility, strength, posture, and overall health.
We emphasize the enormous benefits of skipping—a form of plyometrics—for joint health, aerobic conditioning, and coordination, as well as its advantages for people of all ages and fitness levels. We also explore the expressive nature of human movement, highlighting how certain movements reveal and can evolve one's unique personality and abilities.
Stu explains how resistance training, skipping, and striding can improve movement efficiency in all aspects of life. Anyone who exercises, as well as serious athletes, will benefit immensely from Stu McMillan's knowledge of human mechanics and the practical tools he generously shares in this discussion.
Raw Description
<p>My guest is Stuart McMillan, a renowned track and field coach who has trained dozens of Olympic medalists, professional athletes, and team coaches across a diverse range of sports. We discuss how to use plyometric work to improve mobility, strength, posture, and overall health.</p> <p>We emphasize the enormous benefits of skipping—a form of plyometrics—for joint health, aerobic conditioning, and coordination, as well as its advantages for people of all ages and fitness levels. We also explore the expressive nature of human movement, highlighting how certain movements reveal and can evolve one’s unique personality and abilities.</p> <p>Stu explains how resistance training, skipping, and striding can improve movement efficiency in all aspects of life. Anyone who exercises, as well as serious athletes, will benefit immensely from Stu McMillan’s knowledge of human mechanics and the practical tools he generously shares in this discussion.</p> <p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors</strong></p> <p>AG1: <a href="https://drinkag1.com/huberman">https://drinkag1.com/huberman</a></p> <p>Our Place: <a href="https://fromourplace.com/huberman">https://fromourplace.com/huberman</a></p> <p>Wealthfront**: <a href="https://wealthfront.com/huberan">https://wealthfront.com/huberan</a></p> <p>Helix Sleep: <a href="https://helixsleep.com/huberman">https://helixsleep.com/huberman</a></p> <p>Function: <a href="https://functionhealth.com/huberman">https://functionhealth.com/huberman</a></p> <p>**<em>This experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients of Wealthfront, and there is no guarantee that all clients will have similar experiences. Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. The Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”) on cash deposits as of December 27, 2024, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to partner banks where they earn the variable APY. Promo terms and FDIC coverage conditions apply. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer</em>.</p> <p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p> <p>00:00:00 Stuart McMillan</p> <p>00:02:27 Running, Sprinting, Event Distances</p> <p>00:09:01 Sponsors: Our Place & Wealthfront</p> <p>00:12:13 Natural Sprinters, Kids, Sports Specialization</p> <p>00:17:00 Athletes, Identity, Race Selection</p> <p>00:23:38 Walking to Sprinting, Gait Patterns, Tool: Flat-Foot Contact</p> <p>00:30:35 Visual Focus, Body Position, Running, Lifting Weights</p> <p>00:36:00 Tool: Skipping & Benefits</p> <p>00:42:18 Sponsors: AG1 & Helix Sleep</p> <p>00:45:01 Tools: Skipping, Beginners, Jogging Incorporation</p> <p>00:49:50 Transition Points, Tool: Skipping, Maximum Amplitude</p> <p>00:53:03 Concentric & Eccentric Phases, Running</p> <p>00:55:32 Transitioning to Striding, Posture, Center of Mass</p> <p>01:03:11 Older Adults, Eccentric Control, Tool: Skipping</p> <p>01:08:00 Naming Importance & Public Health; Skipping, Plyometrics</p> <p>01:12:18 Sponsor: Function</p> <p>01:14:06 Cross-Body Coordination, Rotation, Gaits; Phones & Posture</p> <p>01:22:27 Expression Through Movement, Playfulness, Confidence</p> <p>01:28:53 Being Yourself, Expression, Essence & Movement</p> <p>01:36:39 Connecting with Movement, Building Cues, Mood Words</p> <p>01:45:05 Pressure & Peace; Exercise, Movement & Age</p> <p>01:51:39 Music, Art, Rhythm, Coaching; Soccer, Greatest Players & Countries</p> <p>02:00:25 White & Black Athletes, Genetics, Environment</p> <p>02:08:27 Running Form, Tools: High Knees, Stiff Springs, Hip Extension</p> <p>02:17:21 Skipping Rope, Aging; Protocols & Rigidity, Principles Alignment</p> <p>02:22:12 Resistance Training to Improve Movement, Sprinting Kinetics, Individualization</p> <p>02:32:29 Transferring Weight Room to Track, Staggered Stance, Stretching</p> <p>02:36:52 Performance-Enhancement, Elite Athletes, Androgen, Reputation</p> <p>02:46:45 Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), Age; Pharmacology vs. Training </p> <p>02:52:14 Single Physical Metric & Sprinting; Pressure & Peace</p> <p>02:58:34 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>