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Welcome to the Bumper to Bumper Plates podcast! My name is Rob Veltre and this is a fitness podcast consisting of brief, 10-15 minute episodes focused on one specific fitness topic. These episodes are recorded in my car while I’m sitting in traffic on my commute home from work. This podcast will consist of general fitness advice that is realistic and practical. 251189
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In this episode, Rob reviews some of the more important take home messages that have come up throughout past episode that he feels need to be reiterated. There is a ton of health/fitness information online. Some of it is useful, some of it is a waste of time. Rob gives you his most practical advice that you can use immediately. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob talks about why you should be the best "fitness generalist" you can be. If your goals have to do with health/wellness, feeling better, etc., then you should be focused on training multiple qualities at the same time. It does not help overall progress to focus solely on one aspect of fitness while ignoring others. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob talks about the differences between training before and after becoming a parent. Many times, people will stop working out after having kids because of time constraints. This makes training after children difficult, but not impossible. Rob will explain how to keep yourself active and strong even as a parent.
The idea of injury prevention just won't seem to go away. Injury cannot be completely prevented. They happen no matter how well people prepare for them. Does that mean we just give up on reducing the risk of injury altogether? Of course not. The word "prevent" might just be the wrong word for it. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob talks about whether or not the time of day you train matters. Most adults need to make time to train during the week and planning that out in advance will lead to less stress and less worry about where you're going to make time. However, the time of day might not make that much of a difference. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
Online Fitness Coaches: some are great and some are terrible. The rise of this type of individual on social media has become more prevalent in the last few years and it can be hard to tell which ones are actually helpful and which ones are just trying to get as much. money from you as possible. In this episode, Rob talks about red flags and green flags of online fitness coaches. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob talks about why we should not look at the gym as therapy. Even though there are mental health benefits related to exercise, it is not the same as therapy and it does not address the avtual issues that a therapist would be able to help with. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob talks about the phrase "neutral spine", how it's used by trainers and coaches, and what exactly that means. Many people are concerned about their backs when lifting weights and sometimes get nervous or uncomfortable when they do exercises like deadlifts or squats. Rob explains when it's okay for the spine to move and how it should be positioned while performing certain exercises. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob talks about his experiences with CrossFit over a 4 year span where he went from a beginner to a coach. Rob explains what got him into CrossFit, what he likes/dislikes about it, and how he believes it can be improved. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob talks about working out on vacation. Some people love it, some people hate it, some people need to do it, and some people need to tell you about it. There is nothing wrong with wanting to exercise on vacation, and Rob talks about the best way to do it without letting it get in the way of quality vacation time with your family. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
Do you need a personal trainer… maybe (honestly, almost everyone would benefit from getting one). On this episode, Rob discusses things, you should consider when it comes whether or not you should have a personal trainer and what qualities you should look for in one.Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
Do you have skinny calves? Did you ignore training them for a long time? Do you want to have calves that don't look like twigs that fell off of the tree in your backyard during the fall? Good, you're just like Rob and this episode is for you. Rob talks about training the lower leg for both hypertrophy and for better performance. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob talks about stretching, foam rolling, and mobility drills. This is a commonly debated topic amongst trainers and coaches and Rob dives into why people do them and how they could be beneficial. Find out if it's a waste of time or not. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
What is functional fitness? Is it even functional? On today’s episode Rob talks about the buzz term from every angle.Host Rob_Veltre
We all know that going to the gym to work on yourself is a positive thing. We know that you can improve many aspects of your life when you establish a healthy exercise routine. At what point are you spending too much time in the gym? In this episode, Rob talks about how it is possible to be in the gym too much and how you can avoid doing this and keep your gym routine healthy. The gym is there to improve your life, NOT to take over your life.Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob reflects on an Instagram post from a very popular fitness page that talked about "earning the right" to do certain exercises. The post comes from a good place, and this person meant no harm by it, but the idea that people need to earn the right in an arbitrary fashion to do simple exercises is a little ridiculous. Rob expands on this throughout the episode. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob talks about lifting accessories and how people who say that using them is cheating are just afraid to get really strong. Shoes, belts, straps, and sleeves are all accessories that you can use when lifting. Some people overdo it and use them when they're not needed, but for the most part they're useful. Use them when you want to actually gain real strength. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
In this episode, Rob talks about the Smith Machine. This is a piece of equipment that some use and others think is a giant waste of space. Rob talks about the different uses of the smith machine, the pros and cons of it, and some of the better exercise choices for you to help you get closer to your goals. Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
The landmine is a strength training tool that people mainly use for different variations of overhead pressing and to add some external stability to certain exercises that will allow people to load them in a safer and more efficient way. Like most other pieces of equipment you'll find in a gym, there are plenty of pros and cons to using the landmine and if you are creative, you can figure out your own ways to use it effectively. Give it a listen and learn how you can make the landmine work for you.
Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
Injuries happen. They are impossible to "prevent." However, we can reduce the chance of hurting ourselves when training if we are smart about the way we train. In this episode, Rob explains how to train hard while keeping the injury risk relatively low. Technique, volume, intensity, recovery, mood, and many other factors play a role in injuries, so it's important to understand how to train hard safely.
Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre
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