In this episode retired NFL player, Dontay Moch, discusses what it’s like to train as a flat-footed athlete. Dontay started by training in twelve different sports before being recruited to play college football for the University of Nevada where he set WAC career records. Dontay went on to break and hold the 40-yard dash NFL Combine record at 4.44 seconds and was drafted by Cincinnati Bengals. 

Blowing out of his Chuck Taylors inspired Dontay to dip his toe into the barefoot training lifestyle. 

His barefoot journey began with weightlifting and performance training as a flat-footed guy with a muscle arch. Then, he noticed more controlled movement and strength. Later in his career as an NFL athlete, Dontay recovered from a foot injury and welcomed a journey into natural healing and optimal wellness. Dontay began to study reflexology and how the muscles and engagement of one’s feet improves overall health. 

“I believed in the gripping and structure of my feet. Ever since then, it domino affected my knees, my hips, my back, and engagement to where I was allowed to gain weight, gain muscle mass, keep my flexibility… I felt like I was more rooted to the ground and knew the placement of where I was going versus having some type of cushion absorbing and taking and rebounding that energy force…” 

Dontay went on to develop and establish Dontay’s Inferno Performance. This is a place that focuses on health and wellness in a way that incorporates everything to help people reach their fullest potential and train like a professional. This is the place where, “your inner strength needs to match your outer strength.” 

Listen in as Dontay describes his favorite exercise, the Inferno Get-Up, his all-time favorite cheat meal, and what he believes is the most important aspect of health. 

You can find Dontay on all social media and more information about his gym at: www.inferno.fit. 

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Twitter: @dontaymoch