Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Rocky Snyder sits down with Lee Solomon, former Chief Meteorologist on the Central Coast.
The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.
Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:
5:00 Lee Solomon’s career path
10:30 Common misconceptions with weather and sports
14:30 Microclimates effect on sports
18:45 Heat exhaustion and the heat index
24:30 Winter Olympics and artificial snow
29:00 Ocean sports, Big Wave surfing and the climate
34:00 Competitive advantage with knowing the weather
41:30 Wind chill factor
45:30 Advancements in forecasting
48:00 AI infused prediction models 
53:00 Keep an eye on Lee

GET TO KNOW LEE SOLOMON
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MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com
READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: rockysnyder.com
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LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/\

TRAIN WITH ROCKY
WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: rfcsantacruz.com
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