
Old Man Strength, Isometrics & How to Sprint Smarter | Nervous System Training Ep. 3
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In Episode 3 of the Nervous System Training Podcast, we dive into the science behind "old man strength," how the nervous system changes with age, and what it really means to build antifragile athleticism. Coach Quintin breaks down: ⚡️ Why isometric training is key to nervous system development 🏃♂️ How to assess athletes for sprint training (and how it ties to longevity) 💡 The role of the myelin sheath in performance 👀 How vision and posture connect to cognitive capacity 🧠 Why emotional drive *is* physiological—and how to enhance it 👣 Plus: What Jon Jones' small calves and flat feet actually tell us about his strengths and vulnerabilitiesPerfect for coaches, athletes, and movement nerds who want to train smarter, not just harder. 📬 Got questions? DM us on Instagram @nervoussystemtrainingpodcast 📧 Or email: [email protected] 📌 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Listener Q&A Info 00:25 – What is “Old Man Strength”? 01:32 – How the Nervous System Ages 07:33 – Stiff vs. Limber Athletes: What to Do 09:49 – Isometrics Explained (Overcoming vs. Yielding) 17:15 – The Myelin Sheath & Nerve Health 19:10 – Anti-Fragility & Stress Response 20:23 – Plyometrics & the Shock Method 26:26 – Sprinting for Athletes & General Pop 34:22 – Sprint Training for Longevity 39:03 – Tendons, Ligaments, and Injury Prevention 43:15 – Eye Training & Cognitive Capacity 46:06 – Posture, Alignment & Real Fixes 54:46 – Jon Jones Breakdown: Small Calves & Flat Feet 58:52 – Tactical Breakdown: How to Beat the GOAT 64:57 – Emotional Drive is Physiological?!68:32 – Wrap-Up & Listener Reminders 🎧 Available on all platforms📬 Send your questions:Instagram — @nervoussystemtrainingpodcastEmail — [email protected]— 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms Hosted by Jacob Shields & Quintin Torres #NervousSystemTraining #Isometrics #Plyometrics #Sprinting #OldManStrength #JonJones #FunctionalTraining #JiuJitsu #AthleteDevelopment
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