Staying Relevant: The Future of Rehab & Peformance

About Staying Relevant: The Future of Rehab & Peformance

The game changes. The rules shift. The spotlight moves on. So how do you stay relevant when everything around you keeps evolving? Hosted by Tom Swales (https://www.amtcertified.ca/about), physiotherapist, strength coach, and founder of the AMT System; Staying Relevant dives into the habits, mindsets, and turning points that help people perform at the highest level and keep growing long after others stop. Each week, Tom sits down with athletes, clinicians, coaches, educators, doctors, influencers, and world-class performers to uncover what it really takes to last. These aren’t highlight-reel conversations, they’re raw, curious, and practical. We pull back the curtain on how top performers reinvent themselves, adapt under pressure, and find new ways to win when the odds say it’s over. Every episode delivers: Unfiltered stories from pros who found their next chapter beyond competition. Insider lessons from doctors, educators, and coaches shaping the future of health and performance. Hard-earned insights from entrepreneurs and creators building lasting impact in competitive spaces. This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about resilience, reinvention, and relevance, the traits that keep you sharp, grounded, and ready for what’s next. If you’re ready to think bigger about your career, your craft, and your performance, this podcast is your edge. Staying Relevant is powered by the AMT System (https://www.amtcertified.ca), giving health and performance pros the tools to assess, treat, and transform clients faster.

Publisher

Tom Swales

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Oct 2025

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Simple Training, Better Results: What Strength Coaches Need to Know | Dr. Justin Lima

   Strength coaches have more data and complex training methods than ever, yet these can distract from what drives performance. Overcomplicated programming, misread metrics, and fear of fatigue can hinder athlete development. Dr. Justin Lima, coach, researcher, author, and Strength Coach Network leader, shares how to simplify training, interpret data, manage load, and build athlete relationships. Drawing on experience at Harvard, Iowa, Maryland, and Towson, he explains why coaching judgment, progressive training, and critical thinking matter more than perfect data or complex programs. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why simpler training works: Build strength and performance through consistent fundamentals. How to use athlete data effectively: Interpret performance and recovery metrics in context. How to manage fatigue and injury risk: Progressively build load and distinguish normal discomfort from warning signs. Why coaching relationships matter: Combine trust, experience, and research to make better decisions. This episode is for strength coaches, sports physical therapists, and performance professionals looking to improve athlete development through smarter coaching. Timestamps 00:00 — Justin Lima's Journey Into Strength and Conditioning 04:12 — Why Relationships Matter More Than the Program 08:22 — Ego, Social Media, and Chasing Recognition 15:12 — Why Justin Pursued His PhD 17:17 — What Research Reveals About Training Specificity 26:36 — What to Do When Athletes Don't Feel Their Best 29:34 — When Performance Data Becomes a Crutch 37:03 — NIL Money and Its Impact on Athlete Development 44:38 — Can Coaching Intuition Be Taught? 49:53 — Load Management: Have Coaches Gone Too Far? Connect with Dr. Justin Lima: 🌐Website – justinlima.com (http://justinlima.com) 🌐Website – www.strengthcoachnetwork.com (http://www.strengthcoachnetwork.com) 📸Instagram – @dr.justinlima (https://www.instagram.com/dr.justinlima?srtk=MXRoaGI2MmllcHFrNw==) 📸Instagram – @strength_coach_network (https://www.instagram.com/strength_coach_network?xtok=NXNhN3ZidGZ0dWQ0) 🔗LinkedIn – Dr. Justin Lima (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-justin-lima-phd-642218169?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios) 🔴 YouTube – @StrengthCoachNetwork (https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork) 🎓 Sponsored by the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) Certification The Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) System helps clinicians and performance coaches stop guessing, understand the nervous system and identify the root cause of pain so they can deliver more consistent results — faster. 👉 Learn more at (https://www.amtcertified.ca/)https://www.amtcertified.ca (https://www.amtcertified.ca) #StrengthAndConditioning #SportsPerformance #AthleteDevelopment #StrengthTraining #InjuryPrevention #SportsRehabilitation #LoadManagement #PerformanceCoaching #SportsScience #AthleteMonitoring

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   The High Achiever’s Mindset: How to Succeed Without Burning Out | Michael Ostrolenk

   Knowing what needs to change doesn’t mean you can change it. From emotional dysregulation and burnout to relationship conflict, intellectual understanding alone rarely creates lasting behavioural change. So how do you turn self-awareness into action? And why do high performers struggle with emotions, recovery, and relationships? Tom sits down with Michael Ostrolenk, a therapist, coach, and human performance specialist with over 30 years of experience, to explore how physiology, emotional awareness, relationships, and environment shape behaviour—and how deliberate practice can build resilience, improve communication, and create sustainable change. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why knowing isn’t changing: How to turn insight into lasting behavioural change by working with your emotions and nervous system. How to regulate your nervous system: How sleep, nutrition, movement, breathing, and stress management improve performance and adaptability. Why high performers burn out: How the need to prove yourself leads to overworking, poor recovery, and pushing beyond your limits. How to build resilience and stronger relationships: Practical tools for emotional regulation, difficult conversations, and accountability under pressure. This episode is for clinicians, coaches, entrepreneurs, and high performers looking to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change. Timestamps 00:21 – The Childhood Experiences That Shaped Michael's Work 06:10 – Why Instant Gratification Makes Behaviour Change Harder 08:06 – Intellectual Understanding vs. Embodied Learning 15:15 – The Four Pillars of Human Performance 23:08 – What Navy SEAL Training Teaches Us About Resilience 30:57 – When Toughness Becomes Self-Destructive 32:27 – Negative 20X: Why Doing Less Can Be the Harder Challenge 39:12 – Why High Performers Struggle in Relationships 46:51 – How to Prepare for Difficult Conversations 52:49 – The Human Performance Dojo: Why Practice Matters Connect With Michael Ostrolenk: 🌐Website – michaeldostrolenk.com (http://michaeldostrolenk.com) 📸Instagram – @mostrolenk (https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk/) 🔴YouTube – @michaeldostrolenk (https://www.youtube.com/@michaeldostrolenk) 🔗LinkedIn – Michael Ostrolenk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelostrolenkresiliencemastery?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios) 🎓 Sponsored by the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) Certification The Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) System helps clinicians and performance coaches stop guessing, understand the nervous system and identify the root cause of pain so they can deliver more consistent results — faster. 👉 Learn more at (https://www.amtcertified.ca/)https://www.amtcertified.ca (https://www.amtcertified.ca) #BehaviourChange #NervousSystemRegulation #EmotionalRegulation #MentalResilience #HumanPerformance #StressManagement #HighPerformance #BehaviouralPsychology #RelationshipSkills #PersonalDevelopment

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Stronger for Longer: Women's Health, Fitness & Longevity | Dr. Christina Enzmann

   In today’s episode, we’re talking about how women can stay strong, fit, and healthy through every stage of life. As the body changes, there are new opportunities to adapt your training, optimize your nutrition, and build habits that support strength, energy, and long-term health. Dr. Christina Enzmann, a physician focused on complex midlife health concerns, explains why perimenopause is about more than declining hormones. She breaks down under-fueling, stress regulation, gut health, metabolic changes, and the practical adjustments women can make to support energy, recovery, and long-term strength. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why Perimenopause Affects Women Differently: The role of genetics, lifestyle, gut health, and stress. Signs of Under-Fueling After 40: How fatigue, poor sleep, and slow recovery can signal low energy intake. Fueling for Energy and Strength: Why adequate protein and carbohydrates matter. Cortisol, Stress, and Midlife Health: How stress, sleep, and blood sugar affect the body. Daily Habits That Make a Difference This episode is for women navigating perimenopause or menopause, as well as clinicians, health professionals, and coaches who want a more comprehensive approach to midlife health, nutrition, recovery, and strength. Timestamps 00:00 — Why Women's Midlife Health Is More Than Hormones 05:36 — Why Perimenopause Affects Women Differently 15:05 — The Under-Fueled Woman: Why Eating Less Can Backfire 21:52 — The Overachiever Trap: Exercising More After 40 25:25 — Early Signs of Under-Fueling You Shouldn't Ignore 27:12 — How to Refuel for Better Energy and Recovery 34:49 — The Best Training Approach for Women in Midlife 43:40 — Cortisol, Stress, and Hormone Dysregulation 49:15 — Coffee, Blood Sugar, and Hot Flashes 55:01 — The Morning Routine for Better Midlife Health Connect with Dr. Christina Enzmann 🌐Website – drchristinaenzmann.com (http://drchristinaenzmann.com) 📸Instagram – @doctorchristinaenzmann (https://www.instagram.com/doctorchristinaenzmann?igsh=cTNreXphMTA1cGkx) 👤Facebook – Dr. Christina Enzmann (https://www.facebook.com/DrCEnzmann) 🔗LinkedIn – Dr. Christina Enzmann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristinaenzmann?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios) 📕Book – Somebody Told Me (https://www.amazon.ca/Somebody-Told-German-Wohlbefinden-Wechseljahren/dp/B0DRW562KH/ref=sr_1_2?crid=XGNGULJ1Z8DJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.31k8qevovhrU-4xzy3-S0RAHvGbmS4xDDNYR01OeXzM.H08UQJPFGc9sW_HNEfvNzocDwmN3kx0ZB81QYndt-28&dib_tag=se&keywords=Dr+christina+enzmann&qid=1792075535&sprefix=dr+christina+enzmann+%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-2) 🎓 Sponsored by the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) Certification The Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) System helps clinicians and performance coaches stop guessing, understand the nervous system and identify the root cause of pain so they can deliver more consistent results — faster. 👉 Learn more at (https://www.amtcertified.ca/)https://www.amtcertified.ca (https://www.amtcertified.ca) #Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #Cortisol #GutHealth #StrengthTraining #UnderFueling #MetabolicHealth #HealthyAging

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