Episode 127

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4th Jun 2026

Ep. 127 - Guest Interview - Rett Larson - No Zombies

In this Guest Interview, John and Chris welcome Rett Larson, a world renowned volleyball strength and conditioning coach. Rett has gold medals in the 2016 Olympics and 2015 World Cup amongst many other accolades. His 'No Zombies' approach and innovative warmups have taken social media by storm in the S&C field. In this episode, the guys discuss cultural differences in sports training, and practical tips for making warm-ups engaging and effective across various sports.

**John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast

01:15 Meet Rhett Larson: A Journey in Strength Conditioning

04:43 Cultural Insights from Coaching Abroad

09:35 The Demand for American Coaches in Global Sports

12:44 Learning from Different Training Philosophies

19:58 No Zombies: A New Approach to Warmups

28:24 Thermogenic Warm-Ups and Injury Prevention

30:43 Cultural Adaptations in Coaching

33:57 Innovative Training Techniques

36:12 Creative Drills for Engagement

48:49 Fun and Functional Training Methods

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About the Podcast

The Starting Block Podcast
Complete Athletic Development
At The Starting Block Podcast, we want to give you, THE ATHLETE, THE COACH & THE PARENT the tools to WIN both on and off the field. Our team brings over 65+ years of combined experience in Athletics, Fitness and Sports Medicine. Our mission is to help you win and build our communities by passing on our knowledge & experiences, as well as that of our colleagues across the world. Our areas of expertise include: strength training, rehabilitation from injuries, power & speed development, nutrition as well as the mental/spiritual side of athletics.