Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Rocky Snyder sits down with a true legend in the field, Dr. Don. Chu.
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:
5:30 “Father of Plyometrics”
6:30 1968 Olympics in Mexico City
9:00 Producing winning results
11:30 Hallmark moment
12:30 Jumping into Plyometrics
14:00 Cringe moments
15:30 The origin of Dr. Don Chu
20:00 Unfamiliar sport
24:00 Expanding plyos into rehab
25:00 Transitioning between strength and power
28:00 Child’s play
30:00 Vision of the NSCA
33:45 Collaborating with other organizations
37:00 Lessons from Eastern Europeans
40:30 Biggest learning lesson
42:00 Track & Field
43:30 Rapid-fire questions
GET TO KNOW DR. DON CHU
LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/donald-chu-1234466
JUMPING INTO PLYOMETRICS: amazon.com/Jumping-into-Plyometrics-2nd-Donald/dp/0880118466/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CXQOJSPM67SQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HWeZZJzIMOFQWkSvjVaR0f3s3R9RiAAv4410PuEP0snrypktQzFRpqn_OK90Yy3fDFWFpdMDJM5Foxe3jJliYepL75jlGeQiPCYYJqCEN_cA8zRXm4sJami3Kb-Snq5xiuMPA0cEnWxmsMu2OYAzPI59RK4SlThPS36cIp6k_pIldPXwRby_w-STC_0tb1PgnaS87uI-21XKQltJYR-ak_WlNszHTg3yPxxsppDCpsY.3nbHPfcVD4aM3M6Mu-YXzyUbn10R3dN-lPxlfpo2Zps&dib_tag=se&keywords=jumping+into+plyometrics&qid=1785708467&sprefix=jumping+into+plyo%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-1
GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER
MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com
READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: rockysnyder.com
INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at instagram.com/rocky_snyder
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77
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
INSTA: instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc
FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
Rocky Snyder sits down with a true legend in the field, Dr. Don. Chu.
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:
5:30 “Father of Plyometrics”
6:30 1968 Olympics in Mexico City
9:00 Producing winning results
11:30 Hallmark moment
12:30 Jumping into Plyometrics
14:00 Cringe moments
15:30 The origin of Dr. Don Chu
20:00 Unfamiliar sport
24:00 Expanding plyos into rehab
25:00 Transitioning between strength and power
28:00 Child’s play
30:00 Vision of the NSCA
33:45 Collaborating with other organizations
37:00 Lessons from Eastern Europeans
40:30 Biggest learning lesson
42:00 Track & Field
43:30 Rapid-fire questions
GET TO KNOW DR. DON CHU
LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/donald-chu-1234466
JUMPING INTO PLYOMETRICS: amazon.com/Jumping-into-Plyometrics-2nd-Donald/dp/0880118466/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CXQOJSPM67SQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HWeZZJzIMOFQWkSvjVaR0f3s3R9RiAAv4410PuEP0snrypktQzFRpqn_OK90Yy3fDFWFpdMDJM5Foxe3jJliYepL75jlGeQiPCYYJqCEN_cA8zRXm4sJami3Kb-Snq5xiuMPA0cEnWxmsMu2OYAzPI59RK4SlThPS36cIp6k_pIldPXwRby_w-STC_0tb1PgnaS87uI-21XKQltJYR-ak_WlNszHTg3yPxxsppDCpsY.3nbHPfcVD4aM3M6Mu-YXzyUbn10R3dN-lPxlfpo2Zps&dib_tag=se&keywords=jumping+into+plyometrics&qid=1785708467&sprefix=jumping+into+plyo%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-1
GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER
MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.com
READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: rockysnyder.com
INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at instagram.com/rocky_snyder
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77
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
INSTA: instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc
FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter
