CHRISTIAN SANDOVAL & SOPHIE SCHRIEVER How to Train and Think Like an Athlete

CHRISTIAN SANDOVAL & SOPHIE SCHRIEVER How to Train and Think Like an Athlete

Author: Tara Garrison August 22, 2025 Duration: 51:34

Christian Sandoval is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Exercise Scientist with credentials including ISSA Master Trainer, Certified Speed and Agility Specialist, StrongFirst Level I Instructor, and Olympic Lifting Instructor, and the Founder and Owner of Total Athlete Training (TAT) in Utah.

Christian's own journey began with a 20-year active-duty career in the U.S. Army. After retiring in 2014, he built TAT from the ground up. Today, it's more than a business—it's a performance-driven legacy in motion.

Christian's education includes an AS in Exercise Science, BSBA in Marketing, MS in Organizational Leadership, and an MS in Human Performance.

In this episode, Christian, Sophie and Tara talk about what it takes to be an athlete, the importance of preparation, effective training versus 'marketing', the value of leadership, and the purpose of life!

 

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro
6:30 Training with a coach vs. social media advice
8:35 Athletes & leadership
13:00 High level athletes & burnout
17:05 Perseverance as life's purpose
28:30 Injuries & training
41:00 Marketing vs. effective training
45:00 When you train as an athlete vs as a gymnast
49:30 Pay a visit to Total Athlete Trainin in Utah

 

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Tara Garrison hosts Inside Out Health, a conversation that starts from the premise that lasting well-being isn't found in a quick fix, but through a more nuanced exploration of our own biology and mindset. This podcast moves beyond surface-level advice, weaving together perspectives from biohacking, intelligent nutrition, purposeful training, and genuine self-development. Each episode is a deep dive with specialists and practitioners, all aimed at untangling the complex connections between physical resilience and mental clarity. You'll hear practical, often unconventional strategies for tuning into your body's signals and building sustainable habits. The dialogue is grounded in the idea that the capacity for a healthier, more vibrant life is an internal discovery process. For anyone curious about moving past generic health trends to understand the personalized mechanics of their own potential, this series offers a thoughtful and investigative space. Tune in to Inside Out Health for a nuanced journey toward what the next level of human health can actually feel like, from the inside out.
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