The Health Project

057: All Things ACL & ACL Rehab With Jake Pallpratt

Jake Pallpratt is the name of the man who worked behind the scenes with me to help pull off what most said was impossible; returning to high level sport with no ACL, as little as 12 weeks following the rupture. Having gone through 2 knee reconstructions himself, Jake has established himself in the local town of Bendigo as one of the leading PHYSIOTHERAPISTS and has a particular area of interest in ACL Rehab.  Having completed a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University Bendigo, Jake now works with clients on a daily basis with a huge focus on sports injury management as well as chronic disease management and is committed in continually develop these skills.  When it comes to sports injuries, there is no greater injury to return from then an ACL rupture. This episode brings you everything you need to know about ACL injuries from a physios point of view, A PT's point of view and also the point of view from 2 people having gone through 5 ACL ruptures. It will create a discussion around the ACL injury itself, research, rehab, performance, return to sport protocols, mindset and everything in between. The current question that is left burning on my mind even after successfully returning and stringing together consecutive games without any issues... does everyone need an ACL to operate in high impact sport?

056: Prime Train

Prime Training is driving the transition from traditional 'bodybuilding' towards 'sport-specific' athlete training. Tom Baulch has grown his social media presence dramatically over the past year, educating the key to increasing athletic performance. The former semi-professional AFL player has been making waves with his new style of training, trademarking the term 'stop training like a bodybuilder, start training like an athlete’.

055: Optimising Endurance, Why Sleep Shouldn't Be Overlooked and The Modern World Of Fitness with Brock Armstrong

Today I'm thrilled to be joined by Brock Armstrong, a Cognitive Behavior Therapy Practitioner, writer, podcaster, Marathon and Triathlon Coach, and founder of Brock Armstrong Coaching, where he's used a functional approach to fitness and movement to personally coach hundreds of people across the finish line. Brock has worked with many familiar faces in the health and fitness world, including Mark Sisson, Dave Asprey and Ben Greenfield all of which have been mentioned during the podcast series. Brock is the host of the Get Fit Guy podcast and co-creator of an innovative weight loss coaching course at weighless.life. Brock has had a wild ride through life as a former professional ballet dancer, turned extreme endurance athlete, and recently has modified his approach to fitness to emphasize general fitness, functionality, and longevity. Sit back and draw upon a wealth of knowledge this man brings on all things health and fitness

054: Building Resilience, Overcoming Adversity and Framing a Positive Mindset with Kyle Maynard

Kyle Maynard was born a congenital amputee. A rare condition caused him to never fully develop arms and legs in the womb. But before you jump to conclusions, let me brag about this guy: He was a high school wrestling champ—whooping other kids with full abilities—and went on to win weight lifting competitions, fight MMA, and multiple other fights. Kyle is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Aconcagua without the aid of prosthetics. Kyle  has lived his life without excuses, even though he has every right to make them. This is a must listen to episode.

053: Adrenal Health, Intermittent Fasting & Morning Routines w Dr Justin Marchegiani

Dr. Justin Marchegiani is someone who has been surrounded in the healthcare system for as long as he can remember. He started off his career in the health field working in a surgical center as he prepared for medical school while at the University of Massachusetts. From here, this experience shifted his focus from conventional medicine to a more holistic or natural approach to healing; where the underlying cause of his patient’s health issues are addressed and not just medicated and surgically removed. Dr. Justin Marchegiani is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a degree in Kinesiology and Pre-medical studies. Dr. Justin has completed his Doctorate degree in Chiropractic from Life West University and is a licensed doctor of chiropractic in the state of Texas. He has completed postgraduate study in the area of clinical nutrition, rehabilitative exercise, and functional care needs. He works with a wide variety of patients all the way from athletes trying to increase performance and heal from injuries to the everyday person with chronic health challenges. Using a holistic approach, Dr. Justin addresses core underlying barriers to health which allows his patients to heal faster and feel better.