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 City9:00 Producing winning results11:30 Hallmark moment12:30 Jumping into Plyometrics14:00 Cringe moments15:30 The origin of Dr. Don Chu20:00 Unfamiliar sport24:00 Expanding plyos into rehab25:00 Transitioning between strength and power28:00 Child’s play30:00 Vision of the NSCA33:45 Collaborating with other organizations37:00 Lessons from Eastern Europeans40:30 Biggest learning lesson42:00 Track & Field43:30 Rapid-fire questionsGET TO KNOW DR. DON CHULINKEDIN: 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=8-1GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: 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 City9:00 Producing winning results11:30 Hallmark moment12:30 Jumping into Plyometrics14:00 Cringe moments15:30 The origin of Dr. Don Chu20:00 Unfamiliar sport24:00 Expanding plyos into rehab25:00 Transitioning between strength and power28:00 Child’s play30:00 Vision of the NSCA33:45 Collaborating with other organizations37:00 Lessons from Eastern Europeans40:30 Biggest learning lesson42:00 Track & Field43:30 Rapid-fire questionsGET TO KNOW DR. DON CHULINKEDIN: 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=8-1GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: 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
