Strength Training for Endurance Athletes with Dr. Matthew Smith from EverAthlete

Dr. Matt Smith, DC, CES, is a sports chiropractor, strength coach, and founder of EverAthlete - an online training, recovery, and injury rehabilitation platform for adventure athletes. Matt grew up in San Jose, California and received his doctorate at Palmer West Chiropractic College, graduating valedictorian of his class. He has spent the past 15 years in the fitness and injury rehabilitation field. During that time, he has served as a trusted rehab consultant and coach to professional athletes, Olympians, high school and collegiate athletes, and weekend warriors looking to improve their health and performance.

Outside of the athletic realm, Matt has served as a primary fitness and health consultant to some of the largest companies in Silicon Valley. Matt’s diverse professional background has provided a unique vantage point for helping outdoor enthusiasts improve their performance and create longevity to their journey in sport and health. Matt spends his days working with clients 1-on-1 and working with The EverAthlete Team to build out meaningful programs on The EverAthlete Training Platform.

He currently lives in Santa Cruz, CA with his wife and spends his free time surfing, mountain biking, and running through the trails in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains.

Key Takeaways

• Strength training is more than just for sports performance
• Injury prevention
• Addressing fear of bulking up
• How often should you strength train?
• Defining core work
• The important of the breath in the core
• What is Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization?
• The evolution of EverAthlete

Links

• Learn more about EverAthlete programs and use code LOONEY for 25% off the first three months of training.
• Related podcast: Training the Pelvic Floor for Performance with Corinne Wade
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