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Play to Your Strengths: The Key to Growth & Performance Should we focus on fixing weaknesses or doubling down on what we do best? In sports—and in life—success often comes not from trying to turn every weakness into a strength, but from maximizing our natural abilities. ?? Recognize your weaknesses, but don’t let them consume your focus. ?? Refine and reinforce your strengths relentlessly. ?? In a team setting, play your role and complement others. ?? Fulfillment comes from mastery, not forcing yourself into something misaligned with your abilities. Athletes, professionals, and leaders all face this challenge: Do we try to be well-rounded in everything, or do we specialize in what we do best? ?? In the latest KIMEcast, Tony Mikla, DPT, and Russ Dunning, MPT, explore why focusing on strengths leads to higher performance, deeper fulfillment, and long-term success. https://lnkd.in/gHbA57XX #KIMEcast #Leadership #GrowthMindset #TrainSmart #AthleteDevelopment #StrengthAndConditioning #HighPerformance #TeamworkMatters #CliftonStrengths

?? Attention Baseball Players! ???The baseball season is long and demanding, and as a rotational athlete, your body is exposed to intense forces with every swing, throw, and sprint. Want to stay resilient and injury-free all season long?KIME’s latest blog post dives into the keys to rotational power, including: ? Kinetic linking – transferring energy efficiently from the ground up? Cracking the whip – maximizing velocity while protecting your arm? Essential mobility & strength tests – see if your body is ready? Drills & exercises – improve your hip & shoulder separation for peak performance?? Build strength. Improve mobility. Unlock your full potential.?? Check out the full article now and start optimizing your movement! https://lnkd.in/gE4GT3gU#BaseballPerformance #KineticChain #InjuryPrevention #AthleteStrength #KIMEPerformance

?? The Athlete Development Trap: Skill vs. Strength Looking to pro athletes for inspiration? Great. But remember—what they do now isn’t what got them there. The foundation for elite performance is built between ages 10-20 through strength, conditioning, and movement development. Yet, many young athletes spend too much time on skill acquisition and not enough on building the physical power to support it. ?? The Risk? ?? Young athletes prioritize skill work to earn playing time but neglect strength and conditioning ?? Without a strong, resilient body, injury risk skyrockets ?? An athlete's career gets cut short because their body wasn’t built to sustain high-level play ?? The Solution? ? Strength first – Build a body that can handle the demands of sport ? Sprinting, jumping, and power training – Not just drills, but real athletic development ? Balance skill work with physical preparation – Great athletes don’t just move well; they move powerfully ?? In the latest KIMEcast, Tony Mikla, DPT, and Russ Dunning, MPT, break down why strength is non-negotiable for long-term success. https://lnkd.in/gWazsJZS Should youth athletes prioritize strength or skill first? Drop your thoughts below! ?? #KIMEcast #AthleteDevelopment #TrainSmart #InjuryPrevention #StrengthAndConditioning #YouthSports #LongTermAthleteDevelopment #SportsPerformance

?? Rethink Human Movement with Evan Hauger, DPT, CSCS, SFGJoin us for "Only Dead Guys Have Levers", an insightful course that challenges traditional biomechanics and emphasizes how structure dictates movement function.Gain valuable insights into structural archetypes, motor signatures, and the interplay between thorax, pelvis, and fascia, helping you elevate your approach to rehab, training, and athletic performance.?? Wednesday Feb 19th ?? 12:00-1:00 PST?? Reserve your spot now! https://lnkd.in/gDJv8Uev#PhysicalTherapy #SportsPerformance #HumanMovement #StrengthAndConditioning #Rehabilitation #Biomechanics

?? The Athlete Paradox: Skill, Exposure & Injury Risk ??? As young athletes improve, they face a paradox: the better they get, the more they play, and the higher their injury risk becomes. This episode of KIMEcast explores how skill development, training loads, and recovery all play a role in an athlete’s long-term success—or downfall. ?? Key Topics in This Episode: ? The Athlete Paradox: Why better athletes play more and risk overuse injuries ? Building Resilience: Strength & conditioning as a foundation for long-term success ? Recovery Strategies: Why nutrition, sleep, and recovery become crucial as exposure increases ? Sport Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Training: What’s the best path for youth athletes? ? Private Training: Helpful or Harmful? How to balance skill work with athletic development ?? Developing elite athletes isn’t just about more reps—it’s about smart training. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or athlete, this episode dives into the real challenges of youth sports and how to build a stronger, more resilient future for athletes. ?? Listen now https://lnkd.in/gWazsJZS or find us on all major podcast platforms. What do you think is the biggest challenge in youth sports today? Drop your thoughts below! ?? #KIMEcast #AthleteDevelopment #TrainSmart #SportsPerformance #StrengthAndConditioning #YouthAthletes #InjuryPrevention

?? The Power of Heart Rate Tracking for Performance & Recovery ????Heart rate tracking is more than just measuring beats per minute—it’s a tool for optimizing performance, managing stress, and improving recovery. ???? Key Insights from HRV Tracking:? HRV (Heart Rate Variability) reflects the body’s balance between stress & recovery.? A healthy heart rate follows a natural wave pattern—gently rising & falling.? Higher HRV = better adaptability, recovery, and training readiness.Using devices like chest straps, watches, and armbands, athletes and trainers analyze heart rate patterns to gauge training load, recovery status, and conditioning levels.Tracking HRV every morning can reveal when the body is primed for intense training—or when it needs rest. Tools like Polar and Morpheus provide insights into how heart rate responds to stress, sleep, and daily movement.?? Are you using HRV to guide your training? How has it impacted your performance? Drop your experience below! ???? Listen to the latest KIMEcast episode to learn how data-driven training can optimize health & performance! https://lnkd.in/gq9-hWgc#KIMEcast #HeartRateVariability #HRV #RecoveryMatters #DataDrivenTraining #SportsPerformance #TrainSmart #WearableTech

?? KIMEcast Episode 37: New Episode Alert! ??Instagram & Facebook (Engaging & Conversational) ??????? How Data Can Transform Your Health & Performance! ??We track everything—steps, heart rate, sleep, glucose levels—but how do we actually use that data to improve fitness, recovery, and longevity? ??In this episode of KIMEcast, we explore how apps, wearables, and smart tracking can guide better health decisions and shape peak performance. ???♂??? Key insights from this episode:? How heart rate, sleep, and glucose tracking can optimize training? The role of apps in behavior change & accountability ??? Why resilience, movement & exposure are key to long-term health? How mental stress impacts recovery and performanceIf you're into sports performance, rehab, or just want to level up your health, this episode is for you!?? https://lnkd.in/gq9-hWgc #sportsperformance #sportsphysicaltherapy #sportsmedicine #sportsscience #sportsphysiotherapy #sportsphysicaltherapist #physicaltherapy #sportsrehab #highperformancesportsmedicine

Being fit doesn’t always mean being ready. You can lift, run, and train hard—but step onto a tennis court, basketball court, or mountain bike trail, and suddenly, your lungs are burning and your legs feel like lead. Why? Because conditioning is sport-specific. ?? Every activity demands a unique blend of strength, endurance, coordination, and energy efficiency. ?? A football player’s training is built around short bursts of power. ?? A marathon runner’s focus is on long, sustained endurance. ?? A mountain biker needs a mix of power, stability, and endurance to perform at their best. ? General fitness builds the foundation. ??♂? ? Sport-specific conditioning refines performance. ?? ?? Are you fit for YOUR sport? Training smart means aligning your workouts with the actual demands of your activity—so you’re not just fit, but ready to perform when it counts. ?? In the latest KIMEcast episode, we break down the science of conditioning, mitochondria, and energy efficiency—and why sport-specific training is the key to next-level performance. https://lnkd.in/g-PKfY-X What’s a sport or activity that humbled you, even when you thought you were in shape? Share your experience below! ?? #KIMEcast #SportsConditioning #TrainSmart #GameReady #PerformanceTraining #StrengthAndConditioning #MitochondriaMatters #AthleteDevelopment

?? New KIMEcast Episode: Mitochondria to Movement: A First Principles Guide to Performance What if we stopped treating training, injury recovery, and performance as isolated techniques and instead focused on first principles—the core truths that drive real results? In this episode, we break down: ? Why movement is essential for healing and long-term performance ? How muscles—not bones—control our structure and stability ? The importance of mitochondrial health for energy and adaptation ? Why rest alone is NOT recovery—loading and movement drive tissue healing If you're a coach, clinician, or athlete looking to elevate your understanding of performance and rehabilitation, this conversation is a must-listen. ?? Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more. Listen here: ?? https://lnkd.in/g-PKfY-X ?? How do you apply first principles thinking in your training or rehab practice? Share your insights below! #KIMEcast #HumanPerformance #SportsMedicine #Rehabilitation #StrengthAndConditioning #FirstPrinciples #InjuryPrevention #Leadership #AthleteDevelopment

?? Reminder: KIME Sports Physical Therapy Scholarship Deadline Approaching! ??? Don’t miss your chance to apply for the KIME Sports Physical Therapy Scholarship brought to you by KIME Performance Physical Therapy. This $2,500 scholarship is designed for passionate DPT students ready to make an impact in sports medicine. Key Details: Award Amount: $2,500 Eligibility: ?? Enrolled in a U.S. accredited DPT program ?? Passionate about sports medicine ?? Minimum GPA: 3.0 Application Deadline: February 15, 2025 Award Announcement: March 1, 2025 Complete your application online or by text: ?? https://lnkd.in/ge25gTh9 ?? Text Code: KIME2025 Tag a friend who should apply! ?? #KIMEPTScholarship #SportsMedicine #DPTStudents #FutureLeaders #ScholarshipOpportunity