Maximizing Performance with Dr. Matt Fontaine - Chief Endurance Officer - Episode # 062

Chief Endurance Officer

In this episode of the Chief Endurance Officer Podcast, hosted by Greg McDonough, Dr. Matt Fontaine, a renowned ART provider for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays, shares insights on the endurance mindset. Dr. Fontaine discusses his experiences as a former collegiate baseball player and a sports chiropractor dedicated to athlete care. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying small wins, consistent training, and embracing mobility and core stability for injury prevention. Dr. Fontaine also explores the impact of recovery, the role of mental toughness, and the significance of integrated healthcare. It’s an exciting episode you don’t want to miss!

Takeaways:

• Leaders should emphasize the importance of establishing clear, achievable goals. This direction provides focus and purpose, guiding both personal and professional efforts effectively.
• Consistent routines are crucial for productivity and long-term success. Leaders should model and promote disciplined habits that contribute to steady progress and resilience.
• Encouraging a mindset of incremental progress helps build resilience. Leaders can support their teams by celebrating small victories and promoting the idea that continuous, small improvements lead to significant achievements over time.
• Recognizing the importance of integrated healthcare systems can lead to better overall well-being. Leaders should advocate for and support comprehensive healthcare approaches that consider both physical and mental health aspects.
• Personal and professional growth requires ongoing learning and adaptation. Leaders should embrace change, stay curious, and continuously seek knowledge to stay ahead and inspire their teams to do the same.
• Balancing physical and mental well-being is essential. Leaders should integrate holistic health principles into their lives and encourage their teams to do likewise, promoting a culture of comprehensive well-being.

Quote of the Show:

• "This is the only body you’ll ever get. It’s got to carry you for your entire life." - Matt Fontaine

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattfontainedc/
• Company Website: http://potomacphysicalmedicine.com/
• Personal Website: drmattfontaine.com
• Instagram & YouTube: @drmattfontaine
• RANGE: https://www.amazon.com/Range-David-Epstein-audiobook/dp/B07N6MPWLS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=range+how+generalists+triumph+in+a+specialized+world&qid=1707851838&sr=8-1
• BUILT TO MOVE: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Move-Essential-Habits-Freely/dp/B0B9T7CWHG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NICTGJ6CLS2W&keywords=built+to+move&qid=1707851888&s=audible&sprefix=BUILT+TO%2Caudible%2C166&sr=1-1
• ANDREW HUBERMAN and ANDY GALPIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGqIO-ZBsFg
• HOW PETER ATTIA USES HRV AS AN IMPORTANT METRIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34o2SGSpmFo
• https://drmattfontaine.com/only-one-body/

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