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The Morning Cup

By: Emma Schmid
  • Summary

  • Be open to being vulnerable. That is where you will find your truth and your strength. The Morning Cup is a space where meaningful (and funny) conversations about health, fitness and life happen. This is a place for people to share their stories of adversity and triumph. I believe sharing stories is the path to healing and creating connections with others.

    I hope you enjoy these inspiring and sometimes off the cuff conversations!!

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Episodes
  • Episode 21. Travis Barrett: Working with Tactical Athletes and Firefighters
    Jun 24 2024

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    Hi friends! Today I am joined with guest Travis Barrett, Head strength and conditioning coach for the SERE schoolhouse at Fairchild AFB and Owner of Dynamic Human Performance; a human performance company focused on helping fire departments, police departments, and tactical units maximize performance.


    We dive into:

    -Favorite and least favorite lift, favorite music to lift with

    -NSCA Washington State Clinic recap

    -Why Travis doesn’t program upper body horizontal pressing in the firefighters workouts

    -Difference in training firefighters vs. tactical athletes

    -Optimizing your warm ups with minimal time

    -Responding to negative feedback and using it as fuel

    And SO much more!


    Where you can find Travis

    -Instagram: dynamichpt

    -Website: dynamichp.net


    Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/71E1lL4Apbw


    If you enjoyed today’s episode, please make sure you subscribe to the show, share with a friend and don’t be afraid to leave a 5 star review!


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    57 mins
  • 20. Laura Su: Girl Talk, Training Powerlifters and Being a Woman in S&C
    Jun 4 2024

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    Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of the morning cup. Today I am joined with one of my new and dear friends, Laura Su. She is a strength and conditioning coach and small business owner that works with humans, specifically women, in helping them feel strong on the platform and confident under the barbell. We originally connected somehow on insta and I think it’s because horse girls turned strength coaches just find each other eventually LOL.


    Some things you can expect to hear about today:

    -Starting your own business and creating your brand

    -How horses have taught us resilience and strength

    -Our worst injuries from riding

    -From horses to rowing to powerlifting

    -Programming considerations for powerlifters

    -The benefits of having a coach

    -GIRL TALK: trash tv celebrity connections

    -Being a woman in the strength and conditioning / fitness world



    Connect with Laura:

    - @littlelaurlifts on instagram

    - Website: www.liberatestrength.com


    And so much more!!

    If you enjoyed today’s episode, please make sure you like and subscribe to the show, share with a friend and don’t be afraid to leave a 5 star review!


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 19. Jackson Frey: Training Considerations for Hockey Players of Different Age Groups
    Jun 3 2024

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    Hello friends! Welcome back to another episode. Today I’m joined by guest Jackson Frey, Strength Coach and Director of Performance at GVN. I learned so much in this episode and I’m super excited to share! If you are interested in program design this will definitely satisfy that itch.


    You can expect to hear about:

    -Jacksons fav PR hype song and fav lift

    -How Jackson got into training hockey players

    -What in season vs off season looks like

    -Utilizing the omni contraction method

    -Trust and communication in training

    -Making time for education

    -Discussion on barbell vs DB loading


    .. And much more!



    Educational resources mentioned:

    -Movement Academy - emergence

    -Sean Mishka: ecological dynamics framework

    -Agility training inspo: ALTIS

    -Conor Harris Biomechanics

    -Fascial mechanics for sport- Danny Foley



    As always if you enjoyed todays episode please subscribe to the show, share with a friend and leave a 5 star review if you are feeling generous!!



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    55 mins

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