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Mindset. Movement. Nutrition. Recovery. Sleep. Turns out the same five tools that pro athletes use to break records can help us all stay healthy, happy and strong. On “Trained,” host Jaclyn Byrer sits down with these athletes — along with psychologists, researchers, physicians, trainers and other experts — to reveal the most powerful, practical and surprising lessons in holistic fitness. With each episode, they dig deep, offering new insights to help us play a better game, run a better race, or just live a better life.
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Mental Health Miniseries: Kayla McBrideFor Kayla McBride, basketball was never just a game.It was an escape from her childhood traumas and subsequent mental health struggles. But when sports came to a halt during the pandemic, she was forced to face…
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Joe Holder | Break the Fitness RulesSince the day Joe Holder stepped on the scene, his innovative training strategies have attracted everyone from executives to supermodels. But this Nike Trainer didn’t become one of the most influential figures…
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Dr Jeffrey Durmer | Sleep Like a ChampSleep doesn’t usually come to mind when people think about fitness. But after Jeffrey Durmer, MD, PhD, noticed the lack of sleep support when he was an elite athlete, and again when his daughters were national-…
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DeMar DeRozan | Speak Your Truth to Spark ChangeIn February of 2018, NBA star DeMar DeRozan shocked the world when he tweeted, “This depression got the best of me.” He posted it on impulse, but the effects it had on the stigma surrounding athletes and mental…
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Ann Nwabuebo, DPT| Improve Your Pelvic HealthLike many people who have pelvic floor issues, Ann Nwabuebo, DPT, unknowingly lived with hers for years. It wasn’t until a physical therapist called out her symptoms of pain and urinary frequency as atypical th…
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M. Sanjayan and Joan Benoit Samuelson | The Race Toward a Greener FutureWhat do a top conservation biologist and a legendary marathoner have in common? Their passion for the environment. On this episode, two unique perspectives come together to tell the story of one goal: to preser…
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M. Sanjayan and Joan Benoit Samuelson | The Race Toward a Greener FutureWhat do a top conservation biologist and a legendary marathoner have in common? Their passion for the environment. On this episode, two unique perspectives come together to tell the story of one goal: to preser…
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50 Years of Nike | 10 Seasons of InspirationAt Trained, we believe in the boundless capabilities of the body and mind. So as Nike celebrates its 50th anniversary, we dug through our archives to find our favorite informational and inspirational moments. O…
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No Off-Season LaunchesTrained's Jac Byrer introduces Nike's new podcast, a limited series called No Off-Season, and its hosts from Crisis Text Line, Dr. Shairi Turner and licensed social worker Natalia Dayan. Featuring in-depth, per…
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No Off-Season Episode 1 | Karl-Anthony Towns | Finding Purpose Through PainWith the loss of several family members to COVID-19, including his beloved mother, and getting sick with the virus himself, NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns has been forced to examine mortality and grief in all…
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No Off-Season Episode 2 | Laurie Hernandez | The Path to PeaceBy the time gymnast Laurie Hernandez turned 16, she’d reached the peak of her sport. But success came at a cost and her mental health suffered. In this honest and intimate conversation with Crisis Text Line’s N…
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Tunde Oyeneyin | Tap Into GratitudeTunde Oyeneyin’s reputation as a fitness icon has been 36 years in the making. And according to the personal trainer and cycling instructor, all of her highs wouldn’t have been possible without the lows. On thi…
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No Off-Season Episode 3 | Raven Saunders | Stop the StigmaHaving witnessed domestic abuse as a child, Raven Saunders got strong with the hopes of protecting her family. Her newly developed power also revealed her athletic talent, and the ability to become one of the b…
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No Off-Season Episode 4 | Marko Cheseto | Extreme Losses, Extraordinary GainsA gifted runner raised in a remote Kenyan village, Marko Cheseto earned a scholarship to race for an American university and moved to Alaska in 2008. As his star rose on the track, Marko began to feel increasin…
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Amanda Beard | Coming of Age in Competitive SportsAmanda Beard grew up in the spotlight. She graced the Olympic podium by 14, racked up eight USA Swimming national titles and appeared on the covers of numerous sports and lifestyle magazines. But with the glamo…
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No Off-Season Episode 5 | Tatyana McFadden | A Record-Setting Marathoner’s Guide to Mental HealthBorn with spina bifida and without the use of her legs, Tatyana McFadden spent her early childhood in an orphanage, learning about self-reliance and inner strength while walking on her hands. Encouraged to part…
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No Off-Season Episode 6 | Logan Edra | A B-Girl's BattleAs a mental health crisis unfolds amongst American teens, 19-year-old breaking sensation and Olympic hopeful Logan Edra, aka Logistx, joins No Off-Season to share her own experience and to advocate for a more o…
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Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD | The 7 Types of RestMost of us equate feeling tired with needing more sleep. But according to Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, that only scratches the surface of what it really means to be rested. Through her research, the internal-medic…
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Branden Collinsworth | Activate Your Potential Through YogaYoga teacher and human-performance coach Branden Collinsworth knows what it means to push your potential. Through his journey with movement, he unlocked the perseverance to escape poverty, the tenacity to achie…
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Timothy Caulfield | Exposing Misinformation in WellnessWith continuously emerging fads like macrobiotics, vitamin IVs and cryotherapy, the wellness industry has been rapidly growing for decades. And the more its monetary value and list of buzzwords grows, the blurr…