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Beartooth Performance

Bear It All

A Fitness and Health & Fitness podcast

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Welcome to the Bear It All Podcast by Beartooth Performance, your go-to source for all things fitness, nutrition, and strength training. We’re here to cut through the noise and debunk the myths surrounding health, while championing the future of our athletes. Join us for expert insights, inspiring stories, and lively conversations that are sure to bring both value and a smile to your face!

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#28: The Things We Had to Unlearn About Training and Nutrition

1 hr 19 min

Are the principles you once stood by still relevant after years of working with real people and athletes? As professionals gain experience, their perspectives change. What once seemed like a clear-cut answer can become more nuanced as they work with different athletes, encounter new challenges, and learn from other experts. Sometimes, growth means recognizing that the approach you strongly believed in isn't necessarily the best approach for everyone. In this episode of the Beartooth Performance Podcast, Dayne, Tiffany, and Alex revisit some of their previous beliefs about nutrition, physical therapy, strength training, and athletic development. They discuss why labeling foods as good or bad can create unhealthy relationships with nutrition, why professionals need to recognize their limitations, and how working alongside other specialists can lead to better outcomes. The conversation also explores the importance of questioning established ideas, understanding individual needs, and balancing proper foundations with practical progress. From developing young athletes and managing training fatigue to understanding what strength actually contributes to sports performance, the group discusses why effective coaching requires more than following protocols or applying one-size-fits-all solutions. Key Insights and Highlights: Why experience changes how professionals approach training, nutrition, and performance. How strict clean eating and food demonization can create guilt and unhealthy restrictions. Why understanding individual needs matters more than following nutrition trends. Why professionals should recognize their limitations and collaborate with other specialists. How social media promotes black-and-white thinking about health and performance. Why having a protocol isn't enough without understanding proper dosage and implementation. Why professionals should welcome challenges to their decisions and bridge the gap between research and real-world application. Why long-te...

#27: Are We Coaching the Athlete Out of the Athlete?

1 hr 41 min

What happens when young athletes become better at their sport but never develop the athleticism to support it? Being good at a sport takes skill, but it also takes coordination, movement, strength, and the ability to adapt. When training becomes too focused on sport-specific performance, important parts of athletic development can get overlooked. In this episode of the Beartooth Performance Podcast, Dane, Tiffany, and Alex discuss how structured practices, year-round competition, and the pressure to keep up with other athletes can limit opportunities for movement, creativity, and free play. They explore why young athletes need more than specialized skills to reach their potential. The conversation also explores how coaches and parents can encourage curiosity, build confidence, and develop independent thinkers. From injury prevention and recovery to long-term athletic development, the focus is on building athletes who can perform well in sport and stay active long after their competitive years. Key Insights and Highlights: Why being skilled at a sport doesn't necessarily mean being a well-rounded athlete How free play helps develop coordination, creativity, and movement skills Why overly structured coaching can limit decision-making and problem-solving The difference between sport-specific skills and foundational athleticism How repetitive movements and year-round competition can affect physical development Why young athletes need strength training, recovery, and time to adapt The problem with comparing your child's progress to other athletes How coaches can encourage curiosity instead of relying on constant instruction Why athletes need to learn to evaluate their own movements and make decisions How creativity and unpredictable situations help prepare athletes for competition Why playing multiple sports doesn't always mean developing diverse athletic abilities How parents can look beyond college scholarships and short-term sporting success Why the goal should be de...

#26: You Can't Max Out Everything

1 hr 24 min

What happens when you try to get stronger, faster, leaner, and more conditioned all at once? Sometimes, doing more can actually hold you back. Progress isn't just about how hard you train. It's about knowing what deserves your focus and what your body can handle. In this episode of the Beartooth Performance Podcast, Dane, Tiffany, and Alex break down the tradeoffs behind training multiple goals at once. They discuss why prioritizing one area can lead to better results, and why maintaining other abilities can be just as important as constantly improving them. The conversation also explores youth sports pressure, the importance of recovery, and how to build a training approach that fits real life instead of chasing every possible metric. Key Insights and Highlights: Why trying to improve strength, endurance, speed, and body composition all at once can lead to diminishing returns How choosing a clear training priority helps you make better progress Why maintaining a skill or fitness quality isn't the same as losing progress The difference between building athletic potential and preparing to perform How fatigue and poor recovery can keep athletes from getting faster or stronger Why young athletes need rest, proper nutrition, and time away from organized sports The problem with feeling pressured to play multiple sports year-round How parents and coaches can recognize when the demands outweigh the benefits Why weight loss, muscle growth, and endurance training can require competing nutritional priorities How to set goals around the life you want to live, rather than chasing numbers just because they look good Why a sustainable training plan is often better than a perfect plan you can't maintain How to adjust your approach when time, energy, and recovery are limited Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne Instagram: https://www.inst...

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#28: The Things We Had to Unlearn About Training and Nutrition

1 hr 19 min

Are the principles you once stood by still relevant after years of working with real people and athletes? As professionals gain experience, their perspectives change. What once seemed like a clear-cut answer can become more nuanced as they work with different athletes, encounter new challenges, and learn from other experts. Sometimes, growth means recognizing that the approach you strongly believed in isn't necessarily the best approach for everyone. In this episode of the Beartooth Performance Podcast, Dayne, Tiffany, and Alex revisit some of their previous beliefs about nutrition, physical therapy, strength training, and athletic development. They discuss why labeling foods as good or bad can create unhealthy relationships with nutrition, why professionals need to recognize their limitations, and how working alongside other specialists can lead to better outcomes. The conversation also explores the importance of questioning established ideas, understanding individual needs, and balancing proper foundations with practical progress. From developing young athletes and managing training fatigue to understanding what strength actually contributes to sports performance, the group discusses why effective coaching requires more than following protocols or applying one-size-fits-all solutions. Key Insights and Highlights: Why experience changes how professionals approach training, nutrition, and performance. How strict clean eating and food demonization can create guilt and unhealthy restrictions. Why understanding individual needs matters more than following nutrition trends. Why professionals should recognize their limitations and collaborate with other specialists. How social media promotes black-and-white thinking about health and performance. Why having a protocol isn't enough without understanding proper dosage and implementation. Why professionals should welcome challenges to their decisions and bridge the gap between research and real-world application. Why long-te...

#27: Are We Coaching the Athlete Out of the Athlete?

1 hr 41 min

What happens when young athletes become better at their sport but never develop the athleticism to support it? Being good at a sport takes skill, but it also takes coordination, movement, strength, and the ability to adapt. When training becomes too focused on sport-specific performance, important parts of athletic development can get overlooked. In this episode of the Beartooth Performance Podcast, Dane, Tiffany, and Alex discuss how structured practices, year-round competition, and the pressure to keep up with other athletes can limit opportunities for movement, creativity, and free play. They explore why young athletes need more than specialized skills to reach their potential. The conversation also explores how coaches and parents can encourage curiosity, build confidence, and develop independent thinkers. From injury prevention and recovery to long-term athletic development, the focus is on building athletes who can perform well in sport and stay active long after their competitive years. Key Insights and Highlights: Why being skilled at a sport doesn't necessarily mean being a well-rounded athlete How free play helps develop coordination, creativity, and movement skills Why overly structured coaching can limit decision-making and problem-solving The difference between sport-specific skills and foundational athleticism How repetitive movements and year-round competition can affect physical development Why young athletes need strength training, recovery, and time to adapt The problem with comparing your child's progress to other athletes How coaches can encourage curiosity instead of relying on constant instruction Why athletes need to learn to evaluate their own movements and make decisions How creativity and unpredictable situations help prepare athletes for competition Why playing multiple sports doesn't always mean developing diverse athletic abilities How parents can look beyond college scholarships and short-term sporting success Why the goal should be de...

#26: You Can't Max Out Everything

1 hr 24 min

What happens when you try to get stronger, faster, leaner, and more conditioned all at once? Sometimes, doing more can actually hold you back. Progress isn't just about how hard you train. It's about knowing what deserves your focus and what your body can handle. In this episode of the Beartooth Performance Podcast, Dane, Tiffany, and Alex break down the tradeoffs behind training multiple goals at once. They discuss why prioritizing one area can lead to better results, and why maintaining other abilities can be just as important as constantly improving them. The conversation also explores youth sports pressure, the importance of recovery, and how to build a training approach that fits real life instead of chasing every possible metric. Key Insights and Highlights: Why trying to improve strength, endurance, speed, and body composition all at once can lead to diminishing returns How choosing a clear training priority helps you make better progress Why maintaining a skill or fitness quality isn't the same as losing progress The difference between building athletic potential and preparing to perform How fatigue and poor recovery can keep athletes from getting faster or stronger Why young athletes need rest, proper nutrition, and time away from organized sports The problem with feeling pressured to play multiple sports year-round How parents and coaches can recognize when the demands outweigh the benefits Why weight loss, muscle growth, and endurance training can require competing nutritional priorities How to set goals around the life you want to live, rather than chasing numbers just because they look good Why a sustainable training plan is often better than a perfect plan you can't maintain How to adjust your approach when time, energy, and recovery are limited Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne Instagram: https://www.inst...

#25: Credentials Don’t Make You an Expert

1 hr 36 min

What Actually Makes Someone an Expert? We live in a world where answers are everywhere. From nutrition plans and workout programs to physical therapy protocols and social media advice, it's easier than ever to find someone telling you exactly what to do. But having more information doesn't always mean having better answers—and sometimes the simplest-looking solution completely misses the problem. In this episode, Dane, Tiffany, and Alex unpack what separates genuine expertise from simply looking like an expert. They explore why asking better questions, understanding behavior, and considering the individual can matter more than having another credential, program, or perfect protocol. The conversation also dives into why great plans fail when they don't fit someone's actual life, how social media can highlight success without showing the full picture, and why the best coaches and clinicians ultimately work toward making themselves less necessary. Key Insights and Highlights: Why having more knowledge doesn't automatically make someone a better expert How asking the right questions can reveal more than immediately providing a solution Why great coaching considers behavior, lifestyle, and individual circumstances The difference between giving someone information and teaching them how to use it Why complicated nutrition and rehab plans can fail when they're impossible to consistently follow How social media can showcase success while leaving out the full picture behind the results Why expertise means knowing when to use a tool not simply knowing that the tool exists How curiosity and humility can become more important as a professional gains experience Why the best plan is often the one a person can actually execute when life gets difficult How experts can help people take ownership instead of creating dependence Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartooth...

#24: Beyond No Pain, No Gain

1 hr 10 min

What If Discomfort Is Giving You Information We often treat pain, hunger, fatigue, and stress as signals that something is wrong. But these sensations aren’t always commands to stop, eat, rest, or change course. They can be information that helps us understand what our bodies need. In this episode, we unpack how to interpret these signals through the lens of training, nutrition, recovery, and performance, and why the right response depends on the person and the context. The conversation explores the balance between pushing too hard and avoiding discomfort altogether, while questioning how much we should rely on rigid rules, timelines, and protocols. Key Insights and Highlights: Why pain doesn’t always mean damage and how context can change the way we experience it How hunger can be a useful signal without automatically meaning something is wrong Why stress and fatigue can be part of adaptation rather than something to eliminate The difference between using protocols as frameworks and treating them like rules Why recovery depends on sleep, nutrition, hydration, stress, and individual context How coaches and clinicians can use symptoms to adjust the training or rehab dose Why measuring the right things can lead to better decisions and better outcomes How to recognize when a signal is a temporary response versus a pattern worth investigating Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Follow Tiffany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Follow Alex Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.be.strong/ Show chapters: 00:00 – Understanding Discomfort and Pain 08:30 – Finding the Right Training Dose 17:45 – Hunger, Stress, and Recovery Signals 28:15 – Rethinking Rehab and Return-to-Play 39:30 – Why Context Matters in Training 50:45 – Understanding Fatigue and Adaptation 1...

#23: The Right Program for the Right Person

1 hr 4 min

What If the Program Isn’t the Problem? We often assume that if something works for someone else, it should work for us too. But training, nutrition, recovery, and performance don’t happen in a vacuum. The same approach can produce completely different outcomes depending on the person. In this episode, we unpack the idea that there may be more to progress than simply finding the right program and why understanding the person behind the program can change everything. The conversation explores some of the assumptions we make about training and recovery, while questioning how much of the process should really be standardized. Key Insights and Highlights: Why the same program can create completely different results for different peopleThe assumptions we make when someone else’s approach seems to be workingWhy changing the program isn’t always the answer when progress stallsHow sleep and stress can change what someone is capable of handlingThe overlooked role of consistency in getting resultsWhy coaching may matter more than the plan itselfWhat happens when we treat protocols like rules instead of frameworksWhy individual context can change how the “same” program should be appliedThanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Follow Tiffany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Follow Alex Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.be.strong/ Show Chapters: 05:12 — Same Program, Different Person 06:08 — When We Blame the Program 13:57 — How Much Is Actually Enough? 19:36 — Who Was This Program Written For? 25:26 — When Coaching Becomes the Care 30:20 — The Skill of Modifying the Exercise 40:41 — Consistency Over the “Perfect” Plan 53:01 — Your Capacity Isn’t a Fixed Number 53:44 — Protocols Aren’t Laws

#22: Are We Building Better Athletes or Just Better Numbers

1 hr 26 min

Great athletes aren’t built by better test scores alone. They’re built when physical capacity, skill, decision making, nutrition, and freedom to solve problems all come together. In this episode, we explore what truly develops an athlete from the difference between being athletic and being a great player, to how perception, timing, emotional state, and sport specific skill shape performance when the game gets chaotic. The conversation touches on everything from physical preparation and nutrition to decision making, coaching, and the freedom athletes need to develop in their own way. Because becoming a better athlete isn’t always about doing more. it may be about understanding what’s missing. Key Insights and Highlights: Why getting stronger doesn’t always make you a better athleteThe difference between being athletic and being a great playerWhat really influences performance when the game gets chaoticHow nutrition can affect an athlete’s brain, focus, and decisionsWhy doing more training isn’t always the solutionThe hidden factors that may be limiting an athlete’s performanceWhy great coaching gives athletes room to experiment and failHelping athletes develop the ability to think and adapt on their own Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Follow Dayne Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Follow Tiffany Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Show Chapters: 01:21 – Why physical skills don't always translate to handle the chaotic pressure of a game 04:17 – Capacity vs. Expression: Testing measures performance potential, while competition measures expression 16:13 – The right answer to the wrong question 22:31 – How external stimuli shift from self-control to reading opponents in a game? 27:12 – How cognitive performance and decision-making depend on proper nutrition? 44:00 – The risks of over-coaching an...

#21: How Diet Culture Lies Sabotage Your Progress

25 min

True transformation begins when you make peace with what’s on your plate, instead of letting diet culture, guilt, or fear boss you around In this episode, Tiffany steps up for a solo discussion to pass along essential wisdom gathered over her 17 years working as a dietitian in weight management, physical conditioning, and long-term wellness. She dissects why modern culture is drowning in confusing nutrition advice and why short-term programs like 30-day resets fall short of delivering permanent change. She tackles how food guilt disrupts consistency, how to cultivate genuine self-trust around eating, and why focusing on nourishment serves you far better than relentless restriction. She also breaks down the reality of keeping weight off long-term and why exercise plays such a critical role after you reach your target. Rather than viewing food as something to fear or conquer, she reminds us that eating should bring joy, spark creativity, bring back fond memories, and connect us with the people we care about. From small adjustments in your lunch routine to big mindset upgrades, this episode is all about finding a sustainable approach that works for you. Key Insights and Highlights: Why fixing your mindset around food is the secret to hitting your long-term goals How shame, guilt, and reward mentalities sabotage your healthy choices Why you already have the self-control to manage food just like any other adult task Why short-term 30-day resets fail to create habits that survive real-life stress Why real physical changes take 12 to 18 months of small, repeatable steps How focusing on addition rather than restriction helps healthy choices fall into place Easy ways to upgrade everyday meals without feeling like you are on a diet Why staying active is essential for maintaining your weight loss for good How food enriches our lives through culture, memory, and act-of-service meals Why practical, long-term habit building beats theoretical quick fixes every time Thanks for...

#20: The Missing Piece Behind Real Progress

32 min

Real progress starts with looking at the person behind the numbers, not just handing someone a plan and expecting it to work. In this episode, Dayne and Tiffany unpack why nutrition is far more complicated than calories, macros, or following a “clean” diet. They talk about what happens when the numbers look right on paper but aren't working in real life, and why things like recovery, sleep, stress, timing, appetite, and daily routines all matter. They also get into why a plan can never replace actual coaching. Instead of asking why someone isn't following the plan, they explore what might actually be getting in the way and how understanding the individual can lead to better, more sustainable decisions. From processed foods and busy schedules to weight loss plateaus and changing training demands, this conversation is all about meeting people where they are and adjusting the process as they grow. Key Insights and Highlights: Why macros are only one piece of the bigger pictureWhat to look at when the numbers are right but the results aren'tHow sleep, stress, recovery, appetite, and meal timing can change the equationWhy a one-size-fits-all nutrition plan doesn't work for everyoneThe difference between following a program and actually being coachedWhy “what's holding them back?” is a better question than “why don't they know?”How busy schedules and real life should influence nutrition decisionsWhy processed foods aren't automatically a problemHow focusing on the individual can create a healthier relationship with foodWhy good coaching changes as the person, their goals, and their challenges change Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Follow Tiffany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Show Chapters: 00:00 – Why Nutrition Is More Complicated Than It Looks 03:37...

#19: Why Your Coach Matters More Than Your Program

51 min

Today we're talking about why the relationship between coach and client matters more than any program or plan. In this episode, Dayne and Tiffany break down why anyone can copy a workout or a diet, but nobody can copy a relationship. They explain why "why don't they know what to do" is the wrong question, and "what's getting in the way" is the right one. Using real examples from the gym floor, they show how trust allows coaches to make in the moment adjustments that keep people safe and progressing. They also cover the psychology behind lasting behavior change, and why consistency with a real coach beats chasing programs off the internet. Key Insights and Highlights: Why the coach, not the program, is the real interventionWhat actually separates a good coach from a Google searchWhy "why don't they know" is the wrong question to askHow trust let a coach adjust an exercise mid rep to protect an athleteThe three psychological needs that drive real motivationWhy simple, specific changes beat cutting everything out at onceHow psychological safety determines whether people actually learnWhy chasing the next new program keeps people stuck Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Follow DayneInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Follow TiffanyInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/⁠ Show Chapters:00:00 Why Relationship Beats The Program01:57 The Cornerstone Of Coaching05:55 Knowing What Encourages Someone06:38 It Depends On The Goal08:56 The Coach Is The Intervention12:10 Delivering Change, Not Information14:29 What Makes You Different18:00 Trust In Real Time19:40 What's Getting In The Way22:18 Trusting A Computer Over A Person24:02 Safety Is Required To Learn28:03 Elaborate Programs Still Fail33:22 Building Trust Early37:30 Autonomy, Relatedness, Competence42:34 Program Problem Or Delivery Problem45:49 Small Changes...

#18: Answering Your Nutrition Questions.

1 hr 22 min

Today we're answering questions about nutrition. And some of these answers you're not going to like. In this episode of the Beartooth Performance Podcast, Dayne and Tiffany tackle a stack of listener nutrition questions covering kids, teens, and adults. They dig into whether your athlete really needs supplements, how much protein a teenager actually needs, why intermittent fasting doesn't work for anyone who trains, whether you can still build muscle after 40, and why GLP-1s aren't the easy fix social media makes them out to be. Along the way, they break down why so much of what passes for nutrition advice online is either misread research or a sales pitch in disguise. The answer, as usual in nutrition, isn't black and white, but it's a lot more useful than what's on your feed. Tiffany's already collecting reader questions for Dayne to answer next. Stay tuned for round two. Key Insights and Highlights: Why most kids' supplements aren't worth it, and the handful that actually areHow chasing extra protein is quietly starving young athletes of the carbs they actually needWhy intermittent fasting fails anyone who trains regularly, and who it might actually work forWhat "eating healthy" gets wrong, and why the calorie math still catches up with youThe difference between surviving a strict meal plan and building one you can actually sustainWhy GLP-1s aren't the shortcut people think, and the regain rate that should give you pauseWhat people get wrong about reading a study, and why an anecdote isn't evidenceWhy organic, grass-fed, and seed-oil fears are mostly marketing dressed up as science Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Follow Tiffany:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Show Chapters:0:00:00: Intro: an unscripted nutrition Q&A0:01:18: Should your kid take supp...

#17: Consistency is a Superpower

1 hr 38 min

Today we're talking about how your habits effect your performance. In this episode, Dayne and Tiffany explain why consistency beats intensity in training, nutrition, and recovery. They note that while most people know what to do, impatience and social media fads tempt them into chasing shortcuts. Using everyday examples, they show how small daily habits compound into lasting systems. They contrast elite athlete routines with the usual stop-and-start cycle, showing how coaching cuts through the friction. Key Insights and Highlights: Why chasing quick wins replaces steady progress and why that fails How influencer fads and extreme diets ruin your momentum Why training, work, and life all drain the same energy pool What people get wrong about effort and why intensity is not the answer Why we accept unsustainable routines at the cost of long-term health How social media comparison prevents mental recovery The difference between surviving a brutal workout and actually improving Why you must build the daily systems to succeed Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Follow Tiffany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Show Chapters: 00:00 Consistency Over Intensity 16:46 Systems Beat Goals 31:27 Shortcuts Cost More Time 43:53 Decision Fatigue Fix 52:03 Remove Friction With Food 01:03:37 Dopamine And Newness 01:10:03 All Or Nothing Traps 01:12:07 Dopamine And Novelty 01:15:25 Get Better At Following 01:29:16 Systems For Worst Days

#16: Your Athlete's Exhaustion Isn't A Badge of Honor.

1 hr 57 min

Your athlete isn't exhausted because they're not tough enough. They're exhausted because the people around them aren't doing their jobs. In this episode of the Beartooth Performance Podcast, Dayne and Tiffany dig into one of the most common and most ignored problems in youth athletics: chronic athlete exhaustion. It started with a message from a parent asking why her kid was doing everything right and still always tired. The answer is more uncomfortable than most coaches and parents want to hear. Key Insights and Highlights: Why exhaustion has become a badge of honor in youth sports and why that's a problemHow over-scheduling, year-round sports, and back-to-back practices are frying kids' nervous systemsWhy school, social media, phones, and sport all pull from the same resourceWhat coaches get wrong about development and why more volume is not the answerWhy parents accept bad coaching and what it costs their kidsHow social media creates constant comparison and never lets young athletes mentally recoverThe difference between surviving fatigue and actually getting betterWhy you, the parent, are the one constant across every coach and every team This topic is very important to us, and we'll be back in a later episode to dive back into it. Stay tuned. Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠⁠ Follow Dayne:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠⁠ Follow Tiffany: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/⁠⁠ Show Chapters: 0:00: Why are athletes always exhausted?10:26: Phones, social media, and nonstop stimulation14:51: Over-scheduling and year-round sports31:55: Social media and constant comparison in athletes35:26: The stress bucket: it all goes in together43:18: Why fatigue kills development, not just speed44:51: Fatigue masks performance45:39: More volume is not the answer52:41: The youth S&C industry is explodin...

#15: Your Athlete's Conditioning Might Be Making Them Slower

1 hr 6 min

Today we're talking about how your athlete's conditioning could actually be making them slower. In this episode of the Beartooth Performance Podcast, Dayne and Tiffany break down one of the most misunderstood topics in youth athletics: the difference between conditioning and true speed training. If your kid runs a lot but isn't improving their speed, this episode is for you. Key Insights and Highlights: Why conditioning practice might actually be slowing your athlete downEndurance vs. speed — completely different energy systems, completely different trainingSpeed is neurological: why fatigue teaches athletes to hold backSport-specific conditioning and why one size never fits allThe athleticism-skill plateau and how to break through itWhy strength training is the foundation of both speed and injury preventionWhen to start speed training (earlier than you think)Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Follow Dayne: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Follow Tiffany: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/⁠ Show Chapters: 0:00: Speed is a skill, and it can be coached1:49: What is true speed training?4:32: Conditioning vs. running7:14: Why sport-specific conditioning matters7:13: Speed is neurological. Fatigue kills velocity25:28: Movement economy and tempo runs explained35:47: When should athletes start speed training?47:27: Why athletes plateau65:04: How to reach Beartooth Performance

#14: Why Youth Athletes See More Progress from Training Than Adults

56 min

In today's episode, Dayne and Tiffany wrap up their three-part series with the hardest pill for adults to swallow: why are we constantly beginners? Kids progress year after year, but adults stay stuck in an endless loop of starting, stopping, and restarting. Dayne and Tiffany break down why that happens and how to finally escape the cycle for good. Key Insights and Highlights: Why adults plateau while youth athletes keep progressing year after yearExercise vs. trainingStop program hoppingHow to stop confusing effort with progressJudge your consistency by the month, not the dayFinding your KPIs as an adult (it's not just the scale)Why chasing sweat, soreness, and exhaustion is holding you backThe Female LoopTraining for capability over aesthetics, and modeling it for your kids Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Follow Tiffany:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Show Chapters:00:00 Why Are Adults Constantly Beginners?03:54 FOMO, Program Hopping, and Trusting the Process05:35 Realistic Timelines for Real Change08:13 Exercise vs. Training12:16 Why Student Athletes Have an Edge14:28 Aesthetics vs. Performance Goals15:22 Balance, Discipline, and Zooming Out17:27 Confusing Effort With Progress21:21 The Restart Loop and Being Honest With Yourself24:18 Adaptation Hates Randomness27:13 Tracking Progress: KPIs for Adults31:44 Stop Chasing Sweat, Soreness, and Exhaustion33:51 Attention Spans, All-In Mentality, and Quick Fixes36:25 Capability Takes Years43:01 The Female Loop: Mom Brain, Diet Culture, and Muscle48:18 Why Women Need to Eat More (and Lift Heavier)50:14 Training for the Next Ten Years51:28 Modeling Habits for the Next Generation56:47 Consistency, Honesty, and Never Stop Dreaming

#13: Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate.

29 min

In today's episode, Tiffany (your resident sports dietitian) goes solo to break down one of the most overlooked performance factors: hydration. From how water actually works in the body to the hidden costs of energy drinks on young athletes, this episode is packed with practical guidance you can start using today. Key Insights and Highlights: Why just 1-2% dehydration can tank your performanceHow water regulates joints, blood pressure, and body temperatureHydration needs by age and genderThe "emotional support water bottle" approachCaffeine half-life & energy drinksHow caffeine stacking leads to NCAA drug test risk for student athletesWhy your hydration status for tomorrow starts todayThanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Follow Tiffany:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Show Chapters:00:00 Welcome. Today is about hydration.00:33 Nutrition for Sport vs. Nutrition for Health02:06 What Water Actually Does in the Body03:11 The Performance Impact of Dehydration05:36 How Much Water Do You Need?08:05 Sweat Rate, Heat, and Replenishing Fluid Loss11:39 Assessing Your Hydration Status13:52 Consequences of Dehydration15:20 The Truth About Electrolyte Waters17:50 Hydration Recommendations for Training and Competition19:32 Breaking Down Sports Drinks21:01 Caffeine and Energy Drinks23:44 Health Risks and NCAA Rules25:50 Using Caffeine Strategically28:13 Key Takeaways and Sign Off

#12: A Deep Dive On Recovery

1 hr 25 min

In today's episode, we're focusing on recovery. Real improvement happens after training sessions through sleep, nutrition, hydration, and stress management. Without those, people plateau, program-hop, underperform, and get injured. Today we're giving you the tools you need to recover properly. Key Insights and Highlights: - You're stacking life stressors faster than you can recover - Female athlete-specific recovery - The Recovery Hierarchy - Breaking down wearables - Managing stressors Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Follow Dayne: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Follow Tiffany: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/⁠ Show Chapters: 00:00 Why Recovery Matters 02:28 Plateaus and Under Recovery 05:52 Adaptation 08:04 Stop Program Hopping 11:36 Recovery Choices 14:34 Wearables 18:32 Stress Bucket 22:02 Female Athletes and Puberty Stress 30:34 Fueling for Girls 39:51 Planning for Real Life 44:38 Priorities and Tradeoffs 46:55 Recovery Hierarchy 50:16 Sleep Planning And Data 52:12 Process Over Results 56:47 Nutrition For Recovery 01:00:49 Modeling Habits For Kids 01:08:24 Sustainable Stress Balance 01:17:06 Training Recovery Framework 01:20:47 Nutrition Guidelines 01:24:03 Final Takeaways

#11: The Return to Play System Is Broken

1 hr 11 min

Today we're talking about injury rehab and return to play. We cover everything from post-surgery rehab timelines to individualized programming and movement quality standards. For all our listeners that like to get into the weeds with performance, this one is for you. Key Moments and Highlights: - Why standard ACL rehab timelines are broken - Navigating the pressure to return to play - Clinical readiness vs. Performance readiness (and how to measure both) . - We need more individualized progressions and benchmarks during rehab. - Post-surgery nutrition to minimize muscle loss - Returning athletes to play with long-term readiness, not just sticking to an arbitrary timeline 00:00 Timelines vs. readiness 03:27 Rushing youth athletes back to play 12:43 What "cleared" actually means 16:12 Nutrition for recovery 18:20 Holistic rehab 23:12 Individualized training 27:48 The return to play system is broken 33:11 Standards over speed 36:43 Progression and Accountability 37:42 Insurance Limits 38:32 Know Your Sport's Demands 40:25 Stop Comparing 42:00 Testing 44:37 Life After Sport 45:36 Plyo Progressions Matter 48:58 Running Prep and Mechanics 53:02 Confidence Is Earned 55:56 Nutrition for Recovery 59:23 Fueling as Intensity Ramps 01:05:07 Rebuild Don’t Just Return 01:08:22 Standards and Ownership Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Follow Dayne: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Follow Tiffany: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/⁠

#10: Why Your Performance Is Declining In-Season

1 hr 36 min

Today we're a talking about why many athletes decline during spring and summer seasons and how better in-season strength training, speed work, recovery, and nutrition can prevent it. Key Insights and Highlights: - Decline and becoming injury-prone isn't normal - Don't cut speed work & strength training in-season - Getting everyone on the same page so practices and training aren't mismatched - How your fueling is effecting everything from your mood to game day performance - EAT CARBS Show Chapters: 00:00 Why Athletes Decline 03:16 Practice Volume 07:04 Fuel Every Practice 08:34 In-Season Survival 11:25 Bad In Season Lifting 15:37 Coaching Intentionality 21:58 Stress Load Mismanaged 24:23 Underfueling Red Flags 26:47 Body Breakdown Signs 30:39 Youth Sports Reality Check 32:09 Year Round Sports Burnout 34:08 Single Sport vs Multi Sport 34:51 Training Windows Matter 38:11 Sport Specific Strength Plans 41:23 Speed Work vs Conditioning 45:16 Fueling for Speed Sessions 48:54 Volume 57:22 Intent 01:03:18 Avoiding Athlete Burnout 01:05:36 Intensity Over Volume 01:07:28 Keep Speed Year Round 01:08:16 In Season Nutrition 01:19:57 Weekly Training Template 01:23:21 Fueling Plan Examples 01:30:47 Thanks for Listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Follow Dayne: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dayned/⁠ Follow Tiffany: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/⁠

#9: Managing Burnout

1 hr 9 min

Today we're drilling into the specifics of female athletic performance. Female and male athletes have different needs and growth curves when it comes to performance. Today we're swimming in the deep end and getting into all the details. Key Moments & Insights: - Unique nutrition and performance needs of female athletes - Pressure of diet culture and social messaging - Investigating restrictive beliefs about food - Consequences of under-fueling - Nutrition's effects on hormones and injury - Practical fueling strategies Show Chapters: 00:00 Why Female Fueling Matters 02:41 Diet Culture and Food Mindset 04:30 Motivation and Coaching Differences 08:31 Underfueling Risks 10:50 Societal Pressure to Eat Less 18:32 Energy Availability Explained 22:34 Aesthetics Versus Performance 26:18 Puberty Growth Window 27:55 REDS Warning Signs 35:16 Growth Curves 38:00 Coaching Female Athletes 40:13 When Progress Stalls 41:39 Fueling Talk With Parents 42:57 Fuel Around Practice 46:28 Timing 51:21 Multi Sport Burnout 55:15 Obesity 56:31 Adaptive Thermogenesis 59:08 Carbs And Recovery 01:06:29 Health First Closing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/

#8: Is Your Athlete’s Training Failing Them?

1 hr 40 min

Today we're talking to parents about how to “audit” whether their child’s busy sports schedule is actually driving development. Highlights and Key Concepts: Do more practices, games, and private lessons create progress?Training should measurably beat the baseline progress from maturation Building a foundational program that reduces burnout and injury riskYou should be asking your kid's coach for clear season goalsUnder-fueling related to fatigue, stagnation, illness, gut issues, and injuryNutrition red flags Follow Beartooth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance Show Chapters 00:00 Welcome Parents 02:46 More Is Not Better 03:44 Maturity Versus Training 05:10 Audit Your Coaching 09:30 Monotony And Burnout 14:19 Busy Not Developing 16:10 Build Strength First 20:32 Winning Versus Development 22:33 Culture And Standards 26:03 Fuel The Volume 44:33 Middle School Foundations 50:08 Programming Over Randomness 51:13 Avoiding Burnout Long Term 52:22 Stepwise Training Process 53:20 Seasonal Focus And Foundations 54:35 Program Red Flags For Parents 55:32 Measuring Real Performance Gains 57:27 Development Over Winning 01:00:06 Overtraining And Injury Signals 01:00:59 Nutrition Red Flags 01:04:13 Structure Beats Talent Gaps 01:08:55 Girls Training And Diet Culture 01:14:22 Beartooth Model And Education 01:19:30 Parent Questions And Accountability 01:38:40 Montana Can Closing Message

#7: Motivation Is Overrated

46 min

Today we're talking about why motivation is overrated, why discipline and consistency are better drivers for long-term progress in training and nutrition. Key Moments and Highlights: - Motivation is emotional and inconsistent - Overcorrecting - Becoming a "disciplined eater" - Avoiding guilt-based thinking - Preventing skipped meals and reactive choices - Connecting discipline to standards - Not negotiating with yourself - Mastering basics - Trusting in gradual change Thank you for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance⁠⁠ Show Chapters: 00:00 Motivation vs Discipline 01:03 Why Motivation Fades 02:50 Disciplined Eating 05:20 Add Don't Subtract0 7:30 Motivation Is Inconsistent 08:40 Morning Self Talk Routine 09:46 Standards Over Feelings 12:31 Exercise Builds Nutrition Confidence 17:52 Training Discipline Basics 22:59 Trust the Program 24:23 Peaking for Athletes 25:31 Nutrition Discipline Reframed 27:19 Structure Beats Winging It 30:18 Perfectionism vs Consistency 31:37 75 Hard 37:42 Plan Your Day 38:50 Master the Basics 42:13 Consistency Over Perfect Diets 43:40 Stop Negotiating With Yourself 45:29 Holistic Health and Family 46:34 Final Takeaways

#6: What Does It Take To Create Effective Dieticians?

1 hr 13 min

Today we welcome our first guest, dietetic intern and former MSU volleyball athlete Shayla Webber to the show! In this episode, we explore the education and certification pathways to becoming a registered dietician. Tiffany and Shayla share their stories about how they both ended up in the field, and talk about their education journeys and career opportunities that are available in the field. Key Insights & Highlights: - Tiffany and Shayla's pathways into nutrition - Careers in nutrition - The education system and training to become a RD - AI's role in education and healthcare - Learning and application vs. AI - The difference between nutritionists and RD's Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance⁠ Show Chapters: 00:00 Meet Shayla! 04:17 Tiffany's Career Path 06:44 Future Dietetics Paths 08:20 RD Education and Training 11:31 Masters Degree and Internship Format 15:05 AI in School and Healthcare 21:51 AI Limits and Human Connection 35:30 Comfort Culture and Learning 37:38 Experience Beats Technology 39:30 Learning From Overtraining 40:22 Failure Builds Better Coaches 41:14 Interns Struggle Without Basics 43:14 AI Versus Human Coaching 45:43 Dietitian's View On AI Limitations 48:42 Influencers And Credentials 50:25 Teens 52:20 Social Media Pressure On Athletes 56:27 Future Of Nutrition And Telehealth 01:00:50 Advocacy And Professional Standards 01:05:33 Sustainable Habits Over Fads 01:10:29 Closing Advice For Future Dietitians

#5: Training Without Proper Nutrition is a Dead End

47 min

Welcome back to the Beartooth Performance Podcast! Today we discuss why training without proper nutrition leads to plateaus, fatigue, injuries, and under recovery. Throughout the conversation, we also weave in the impact that diet culture, supplementation, and social pressures have on peoples' nutrition habits. Key Takeaways and Insights: - Under-fueling causes under-recovery - Eat more carbs! - Downstream effects of improper nutrition - Diet culture - Social pressures on diets - How coaches and parents can help - 5 Actionable steps to get started Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance Show Chapters: 00:00 Podcast kickoff 00:50 Why nutrition matters 03:08 Under recovery 05:06 Student vs adult needs 07:07 Growth and energy demands 10:41 Coaches and parents 15:46 Diet culture and carbs 18:54 Eating clean 21:32 Female athlete considerations 25:19 Girls Need Fuel Too 27:37 Problems with Restriction 28:47 Body Talk vs Performance 29:52 Dreams Over Norms 35:44 Normalize Fueling 37:25 Training Feedback Loops 39:21 You Need Energy 42:42 Five Nutrition Takeaways 45:49 Nutrition Lab Wrap Up

#4: Cutting Through The Noise of Fitness & Nutrition

40 min

Today we're relaunching the Beartooth Podcast with your co-hosts Dayne Dyer and Tiffany Ricci. In this episode we get to introduce Tiffany and her approach + background in nutrition, and then we deep dive into the behavioral side of nutrition and the foundations of long-term athletic performance. Key Moments and Insights: - The difference of guilt and shame as drivers of behavior - "Quick fix" diet culture and why it's broken - Why we need to stop blaming bad diets on individuals - The interconnectedness of speed, strength, & other qualities in performance - Building a foundation for long-term performance - How to set yourself up to make actual progress with your training - Our return to play approach We're excited to be back, and you can expect episodes with multiple formats in the future, including education-focused episodes, athlete spotlights, coach conversations, and roundtables with parents and athletes. Follow Beartooth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/ Follow Dayne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayned/ Follow Tiffany: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.tiffany/ Show Chapters: 00:00 We're back! 01:16 Our Mission 03:47 Meet Tiffany 06:33 Cutting Through The Noise In Nutrition 09:50 Guilt & Shame In Diet Culture 13:13 Individualized Nutrition 15:36 Simplify Progression Home Base 17:58 Movement Challenges for Kids 20:18 Fixing Movement 21:07 Planning for Long Term Performance 23:09 The North Star of Nutrition 25:41 Science Over Feelings 27:11 Discipline Beats Hacks 28:27 Strength, Speed, & Leadership 32:09 The Future of the Podcast 34:34 Holistic Return to Play Approach 38:27 Wrapping Up

The Strength-Speed Equation

29 min

Are strength and speed really separate qualities, or should they be trained together. In this episode we break down the truth about developing both. We will explore how force production, velocity, and movement mechanics are all interconnected, and why traditional training methods that separate strength and speed might be holding athletes back.

Youth Strength Training: More Important Than Their Sport?

23 min

In this episode, we dive into the real impact of youth strength and conditioning on long-term athletic development. In some cases, prioritizing structured training may be even more beneficial than simply playing more games or tournaments. The data backs it up—we’re just following the science.

Intro - Breaking the Summit

1 min

Welcome to the second edition of the Beartooth Podcast, Breaking the Summit where we discuss all things fitness, nutrition, and strength training. We’re here to cut through the noise and debunk the myths surrounding health, while championing the future of our athletes. Join us for expert insights, inspiring stories, and lively conversations that are sure to bring both value and a smile to your face!

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