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Welcome to The Solberg Performance Podcast, hosted by Tyler Solberg — health, fitness, and performance specialist, and Founder and Lead Gym Designer for Motus Fitness Consulting. On this show, we dive into all things performance, training, and wellness with top professionals from around the industry.
In this episode, Tyler is joined by Taylor Portman, a Strength and Conditioning Coach at OrthoArizona with a wealth of experience across multiple sports at the collegiate, professional, and Olympic levels. Taylor holds certifications including CSCS, RSCC, USAW, USATF, and BFR, and has worked with athletes in MLB, NCAA, and Olympic disciplines. His career includes roles as a Minor League S&C Coach with the Kansas City Royals, a Sports Performance Coach at Grand Canyon University, and an Assistant S&C Coach at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, where he worked with Bobsled, Skeleton, Luge, Biathlon, and Freestyle Skiing.
Tyler and Taylor dive deep into:
- Performance training for baseball
- Myths about recovery
- Periodization and why it matters
- Power and speed development
- Training volume: why less can be more
- How cardio supports the weight room
Taylor also shares his passion for country swing dancing, boxing, hiking, and how his faith and mentorship from leaders like John Wagle, Clive Brewer, Brad DeWeese, and Dr. Mike Stone have shaped his journey.
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or simply passionate about fitness and performance, this conversation is packed with insight and actionable takeaways.
