The Strength Game Podcast
Episode #070: RJ Boergers
Dr. RJ Boergers is an Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program at Seton Hall University. Prior to arriving at Seton Hall in 2011 he was a clinical assistant professor at Stony Brook University from 2003-2010. In addition to being an AT educator for over 15 years, he is a certified athletic trainer who has worked in sports medicine at the collegiate level for many years before becoming a full-time professor. Boergers earned his Ph.D. in Health Sciences/Movement Science in 2012 from Seton Hall and is a published author with over 15 peer-reviewed research publications as well as the co-author of the book Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes.
Boergers has been a serious endurance athlete since 2007 and has competed in various events covering running, cycling, and swimming in multiple countries, including finishing 3 Ironman triathlons, more than 15 Ironman 70.3 races, as well as countless other races at various distances.
Show Highlights / Topics
- The Endurance Sports Community
- The Sacrifice and Commitment Athletes Make for Their Chosen Sport
- Being a Role Model for Students and Other Athletes Alike
- The Competitive Mindset for Strength Athletes and Endurance Athletes
- Load Management, Time Commitment, and Strength Training for Endurance Sports
Connect with RJ Boergers
- Instagram: @Finish_Strong_Book
- RJ Boergers’ Research Publications
- RJ Boergers’ YouTube
- Email: richard.boergers@shu.edu
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