{"podcast":{"title":"Abel James Show","slug":"abel-james-show-745208","podcast_index_feed_id":745208,"rss_url":"https://serve.podhome.fm/rss/c90066e3-b9ca-4f6c-a939-95a7e884528a","website_url":"https://serve.podhome.fm/abeljames","image_url":"https://assets.podhome.fm/0af64465-bffd-46c5-5d06-08dcb574a93d/638659108606321881the-Abel-James-show.jpg","author":"Abel James Bascom","episode_count":490,"summary":"Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. In-depth interviews with 400+ world-renowned experts including James Clear, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Mark Hyman, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, JP Sears, and many more. Originally launched in 2012 with the tongue-in-cheek title, The Fat-Burning Man Show, this podcast hit #1 in Health in 8 countries with 100 million downloads and 4 independent media awards. Featuring in-depth interviews with Professional Athletes, #1 Bestselling Authors, Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Touring Musicians, Comedians, Artists, and more, this podcast will dramatically change the way you think so you can achieve mastery in health and performance. A leading voice in health and technology for more than a decade, Abel James has helped millions train like the masters and get in the best physical, mental, and spiritual shape of their lives. Abel James is an OG Podcaster, New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Wild Diet,” and an award-winning Musician. He’s starred as a Celebrity Coach on ABC Television, in documentarie…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T06:20:09.952589+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abel-james-show-745208"},"episode":{"title":"Henry Abbott: Why Star Athletes Are Getting Injured More Than Ever","slug":"henry-abbott-why-star-athletes-are-getting-injured-more-than-ever","published_at":"2025-12-18T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abel-james-show-745208/henry-abbott-why-star-athletes-are-getting-injured-more-than-ever","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abel-james-show-745208","url":"https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/abeljames/henry-abbott-why-star-athletes-are-getting-injured-more-than-ever","audio_url":"https://serve.podhome.fm/episode/0af64465-bffd-46c5-5d06-08dcb574a93d/6390158332979016012e0f35df-0a8a-4f99-94cf-55cdcbe8d603v2.mp3","summary":"A modern mystery haunts professional sports: Why are today's star athletes—who are bigger, faster, and stronger than ever—getting injured at such catastrophic rates? The glory days when all-stars like Cal Ripkin Jr. played 2,632 consecutive games seem far behind us. These days, promising careers are tragically cut short by horrific injuries televised to the masses. Some managers even see pro athletes as expendable, as surgeons circle broken bodies like buzzards. The strange truth is this: sometimes getting stronger actually makes us worse at sports. Athleticism is much more than just an arms race of strength and speed. It's about physical intelligence , skill development , and building fluency in the language of movement . We're here today with Henry Abbott , award-winning journalist, OG podcaster, and author of the new book “ Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance .” From jaw-dropping moments on the NBA court to the hidden science and technology in cutting-edge elite training labs, Henry unpacks the secrets behind how to build and maintain athletic mastery for life. if you're looking for extra motivation to get out of your chair, this is it.  In this episode, you'll discover: How cutting-edge research is reshaping the way athletes train   Surprisingly sneaky causes of common injuries ( and how to prevent them ) What professors and elite athletes know about recovering from injury that you don't How to incorporate more \"play\" and joyful movement into your fitness routine And much more....  Find Henry Abbott and his work at:  Website: henryabbott.com Book: Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance Substack: truehoop.com TrueHoop podcast: Apple / Substack X: @TrueHoop Instagram: @true.hoop Quick note: Very s…","meta_description":"A modern mystery haunts professional sports: Why are today's star athletes—who are bigger, faster, and stronger than ever—getting injured at such catastro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3939,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/abel-james-show-745208/episodes/henry-abbott-why-star-athletes-are-getting-injured-more-than-ever/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abel-james-show-745208/henry-abbott-why-star-athletes-are-getting-injured-more-than-ever.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}