{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 522: Franz Snideman on Sprinting Like a STUD at ANY Age!","description":"Thou shalt get my Real World Strong Challenge here: https:\/\/www.RealWorldStrong.com I'm joined on this episode by the mighty Franz Snideman - an early adopter of the kettlebell, student of Pavels, and sprinter extraordinaire who teaches men and women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond to restore their ability to sprint WITHOUT destroying their bodies in the process.&amp;nbsp; In this episode we cover:&amp;nbsp; 0:00:02 Intro &amp;amp; Guest Reintroduction 0:04:27 Franz\u2019s Origin Story: From Track to Sprinting Mentor 0:06:25 Discovering Kettlebells &amp;amp; Early RKC Days 0:09:03 What Kettlebells Changed for His Clients 0:11:56 Hardstyle vs Kettlebell Sport (GS) 0:14:20 Sprinting at Any Age: Principles &amp;amp; Prerequisites 0:15:07 How to Build People Up to Sprinting Safely 0:18:46 Tendons, Cells, and the Language of Force 0:20:17 Role of Heavy Loading, Isometrics, and Classic Strength Work 0:24:00 Foot Health, Surfaces, and Overuse Prevention 0:27:14 Sprinting vs Jogging: Different Mechanics, Different Demands 0:30:47 Integrating Kettlebells, Strength Training, and Sprint Drills 0:34:34 Consequences of Living in Only One Quadrant 0:36:17 Speed and Locomotion as Skills 0:39:10 Staying Explosive Into Your 50s and Beyond 0:40:26 Practical Progression Guidelines for Older or Deconditioned Athletes 0:41:23 Where to Fit Sprint Drills in a Busy Schedule 0:42:21 Performance, Safety, and Real\u2011World Scenarios 0:45:04 Power as Freedom and Optionality  0:48:49 Where to Find Franz Online Substack: \u201cThe Longevity Project\u201d&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/franzsnideman.substack.com\/p\/why-men-over-40-should-sprint-again Socials:&amp;nbsp; * Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/franzsnideman * Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/franzsnideman\/&amp;nbsp; * TikTok: Franz Snideman 0:49:26 Closing &amp;amp; Application to Midlife Athletes if you like training that: \u00b7 Gives you more strength than it takes from you \u00b7 Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously \u00b7 Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you might like my Real World Strong Challenge. It shows you just how strong you are in a wide array of real-world activities, and best of all, it\u2019s free. How free? I\u2019m talkin\u2019 freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: https:\/\/www.RealWorldStrong.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin ","author_name":"The Hammer Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.alekssalkin.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42858255\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42858255"}