Being blown up, The Human Weapon System & Wearables - Dr Chris Myers

The Supersapiens Podcast

Chris is the Head Coach & founder at 3 Sports Science. Alongside this he works as Exercise Physiologist and Human Performance Optimization Program Coordinator for the US Air Force.

After enlisting into the US army he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned into the Military Police (MP) Corps serving 3 tours to Iraq, as a Platoon Leader, Battalion Operations Officer, and Company Commander.

Dr. Myers was awarded, amongst others, the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and Overseas Service Ribbon x3.

Medically retiring in 2012 as a Captain he began further exercise physiology study eventually gaining his PhD.

Dr. Myers has served as an Assistant Professor at Radford University teaching Allied Health, Strength and Conditioning, and Human Performance courses. Additionally he holds certifications in nutrition, strength & conditioning, triathlon, cycling, swimming and ironman coaching.

Based on his research and coaching experience, he recently published the book Triathlon Training with Power and most recently has published his second book “The Human Weapon System”

(00:00) – Introduction

(02:23) – Community shoutouts

(05:09) – David’s training

(06:34) – Episode starts

(08:08) – How did Chris start his journey in the military

(13:40) – Chris’ family history in the armed forces

(14:50) – What role did the military play into Chris’ academic journey?

(17:04) – What was it like being under attack in the battle field

(21:34) – Cognitive agility

(26:17) – How does the more wholistic approach apply to the athlete?

(28:43) – The Human Weapon System

(31:18) – How do you optimize recommendations for the Human Weapon System?

(34:28) – What could endurance athletes take from the need for Human Weapon System to be perpetually ready to perform?

(39:01) – What is the assessment and recovery post service for the Human Weapon System

(41:00) – Does the focus Chris has at work transfer to family life

(42:53) – What does Chris’ day to day role entail?

(46:29) – The development of the Human Weapon System framework

(49:40) – How does Chris use technology and wearables in his role

(54:07) – Chris experience with Supersapiens

(58:36) – Chris’ current exercise routine

(60:55) – Chris’ research into naval divers

(64:11) - Outro