Wilderness Fitness Podcast with Dr. Rob Minturn PT, CSCS

Ep 81: What's the Scoop with Caffeine?

Dr. Rob Minturn hosted another episode of the Wilderness Fitness Podcast, focusing on the effects of caffeine on hunters and mountain athletes. He discussed nine key research findings about caffeine, covering topics including aerobic exercise performance, resistance training benefits, hydration, sleep effects, and mountain-specific considerations. The podcast covered how caffeine can enhance low to moderate intensity aerobic exercise, improve barbell velocity during resistance training, and potentially benefit heart health when consumed in the morning. Dr. Minturn emphasized the importance of proper timing and dosage, warning that caffeine can disrupt sleep architecture and contribute to bladder irritation, particularly when consumed later in the day. He concluded by advising listeners to be mindful of caffeine dose and timing, especially during mountain hunts where sleep quality is crucial for recovery.   Join the Western Hunt Fitness Camp HERE [https://www.skool.com/wifiphysiosc/about] for a TON of free resources including rehab/prehab programs, a 5 week workout block and other hunting fitness guides Check out the website for more information about what I do HERE [https://www.wifiphysio.com/] Follow along on Facebook HERE [https://www.facebook.com/wifiphysio] and Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/thewifiphysio/] If you’re interested in working together, you can start by answering a few questions HERE [https://wifiphysio.scoreapp.com] to help guide our initial call to see if we’re a right fit for each other. LINKS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8929583/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8929583/] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41206802/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41206802/] https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/coffee-day-keep-afib-away-decaf-trial-discussed-2025a1000v5z?form=fpf [https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/coffee-day-keep-afib-away-decaf-trial-discussed-2025a1000v5z?form=fpf] https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/abstract/2025/12000/effects_of_caffeine_supplementation_on.9.aspx [https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/abstract/2025/12000/effects_of_caffeine_supplementation_on.9.aspx] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39776171/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39776171/] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39888446/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39888446/]

Ep: 80 Tactile Performance with Dr. Tommy Miller PT

Tommy and I sat down for what I figured was going to be a 45 minute podcast about his experience working with tactile athletes.  I wanted to gain insight, and ultimately give you as a listener, insight as to what rehab looks like with a physical therapist who specializes in working with police/fire. The demand of the tactile athlete, is very similar to the demands placed on our bodies when we're hunting in the mountains.  Tommy and I talk rehab, strength and conditioning, nutrition, sleep, and stress management; and how they can impact performance in the field/streets. Enjoy! ***************************************************************** Join the WiFI Physio Fitness Camp HERE [https://www.skool.com/wifiphysiosc/about] for a TON of free resources including rehab/prehab programs, a 5 week workout block and other hunting fitness guides ***************************************************************** Check out the website for more information about what I do HERE [https://www.wifiphysio.com/] ***************************************************************** Follow along on Facebook HERE [https://www.facebook.com/wifiphysio] and Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/thewifiphysio/] ***************************************************************** If you’re interested in working together, you can start by answering a few questions HERE [https://wifiphysio.scoreapp.com] to help guide our initial call to see if we’re a right fit for each other.

Ep 79: Is My Home Exercise Program Lifelong?

In this episode of the Wilderness Fitness Podcast, Dr. Rob addressed the common question from patients about whether they need to continue their exercise program for life after physical therapy. He explained while exercise should be a lifelong habit, the specific exercise routine should change regularly to prevent adaptation and maintain progress. Dr. Rob outlined three key principles that made physical therapy effective: specific movement selection, progressive overload, and variation in training parameters. He emphasized that continuing the same exercise program long-term would lead to deconditioning and potential symptom flare-ups, advocating instead for systematic changes to exercise routines. The episode concluded with updates about an upcoming seminar at Grizzly Family Fitness and information about the program for helping people transition from rehabilitation to performance training. Join the WiFI Physio Fitness Camp HERE [https://www.skool.com/wifiphysiosc/about] for a TON of free resources including rehab/prehab programs, a 5 week workout block and other hunting fitness guides Check out the website for more information about what I do HERE [https://www.wifiphysio.com/] Follow along on Facebook HERE [https://www.facebook.com/wifiphysio] and Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/thewifiphysio/] If you’re interested in working together, you can start by answering a few questions HERE [https://wifiphysio.scoreapp.com] to help guide our initial call to see if we’re a right fit for each other. 1.

Ep 78: Home Gyms Under 1K w/ Justin Burkett PTA

In this podcast, Dr. Rob sits down with long time friend, physical therapist assistant and former CrossFit coach, Justin Burkett.    Justin and Dr. Rob weigh in on the best pieces of equipment to purchase when ballin' on a budget. Both points of view are unique, and easily justifiable when it comes to mountain preparedness. Preparing for an elk, sheep, goat, or high country mule deer hunt isn't easy, and sometimes the gear heavy hunts require a bit of a budget elsewhere. So, that's what we talk about in today's episode. Enjoy!   I'm aware I said I'd attach links in the episode, and they are nowhere to be found. If you have questions about the particular pieces of equipment just used, shoot me an email and we'll somehow get you the links.    Join the WiFI Physio Fitness Camp HERE [https://www.skool.com/wifiphysiosc/about] for a TON of free resources including rehab/prehab programs, a 5 week workout block and other hunting fitness guides Check out the website for more information about what I do HERE [https://www.wifiphysio.com/] Follow along on Facebook HERE [https://www.facebook.com/wifiphysio] and Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/thewifiphysio/] If you’re interested in working together, you can start by answering a few questions HERE [https://wifiphysio.scoreapp.com] to help guide our initial call to see if we’re a right fit for each other.

Ep 77: Ditch Weight Loss Goals

Dr. Rob Minturn hosted a podcast discussing why weight loss should not be the primary focus of exercise programs, particularly for mountain athletes and hunters. He explained that while weight loss is important for performance and health, training specifically for weight loss can bias exercise selection toward high-intensity activities like Zone 4 and 5 workouts, which may not be optimal for sport-specific performance. Rob emphasized that mountain athletes should focus on training for their specific sport rather than weight loss, allowing performance improvements to naturally lead to weight reduction as a byproduct. He also discussed how program variety and focusing on function rather than numbers on a scale are important considerations when designing fitness programs. **************************************************************** Join the WiFI Physio Fitness Camp HERE [https://www.skool.com/wifiphysiosc/about] for a TON of free resources including rehab/prehab programs, a 5 week workout block and other hunting fitness guides ***************************************************************** Check out the website for more information about what I do HERE [https://www.wifiphysio.com/] Follow along on Facebook HERE [https://www.facebook.com/wifiphysio] and Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/thewifiphysio/] If you’re interested in working together, you can start by answering a few questions HERE [https://wifiphysio.scoreapp.com] to help guide our initial call to see if we’re a right fit for each other.