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Time Out with Basu

Time Out with Basu

By Basu Shanker

Coming from Basu, Former Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of Indian Cricket Team and current Head S&C Coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore. This Podcast is your destination for getting informed on Health, Fitness, & more from top tier experts. With 30+ years of experience, Basu is one of the foremost experts in Fitness. He has the rare reputation of transforming the Indian Cricket Team into one of the fittest. Basu is the founder of Primal Patterns, a chain of fitness studios. Ride along with Basu to pick up information that you could use immediately to level up in the game of life.
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Rethink - Active & Self Myofascial - Release : an Appeal to Exercise Interventionists

Time Out with BasuAug 12, 2021

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Rethink - Active & Self Myofascial - Release : an Appeal to Exercise Interventionists
Aug 12, 202101:44
Time Out with Basu | Episode 12 | Milaslov Mecir

Time Out with Basu | Episode 12 | Milaslov Mecir

In this one-of-a-kind chat with the one and only Miloslav Mecir, Basu takes you through the Flamboyant Past,  Mercurial Present, and the Glorious Future of the great game of tennis.

Jun 14, 202142:57
Time Out with Basu | Episode 11 | Daniel Vettori

Time Out with Basu | Episode 11 | Daniel Vettori

World-class spinner, Successful Captain, Cricket Coach, Marathoner, NBA Buff, and a Connoisseur of Fine TV, Daniel Vettori is truly Multi-Faceted. Listen to Basu and Vettori discuss all things NBA and more. Timestamps below.


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May 29, 202139:59
Time Out with Basu | Episode 10 | Justin Langer

Time Out with Basu | Episode 10 | Justin Langer

Justin Langer is one of the Finest Cricketers who played for the Australian National Team. He is the current coach of the Australian men's national cricket team. Langer is well-read and has authored many books, A master storyteller and an Awe-Inspiring orator. Listen to Langer talk about Life and Leadership and what it takes to get and stay on top. 

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May 20, 202158:17
Time Out with Basu | Episode 9 | Mike Reinold

Time Out with Basu | Episode 9 | Mike Reinold

Mike Reinold, is considered a leader in the field of sports medicine, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, strength coach, and performance enhancement specialist, Mike specializes in all aspects of human and sports performance.

Apr 07, 202132:10
Time Out with Basu | Episode 8 | Vetrimaaran

Time Out with Basu | Episode 8 | Vetrimaaran

In today's episode, meet Vetrimaaran, an award-winning Writer-Director and a Pioneer of New Age Tamil Film. Vetri is well-read and a repository of knowledge. Watch Vetri share his opinion on various subjects. Timestamp links below

Mar 26, 202149:51
Time Out with Basu | Episode 7 | Mike Boyle

Time Out with Basu | Episode 7 | Mike Boyle

In Episode 7 of Time Out with Basu, meet the Legendary S&C Coach Mike Boyle. Michael Boyle is one of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Functional Training, and general fitness. His Book  "New Functional Training for Sports" is a must-read for everyone interested in the game of Fitness. This Fireside chat is a rare opportunity to get a quick glimpse into great minds. Don't miss it!

Mar 12, 202144:38
Time Out with Basu | Episode 6 | Sanjay Subrahmanyan

Time Out with Basu | Episode 6 | Sanjay Subrahmanyan

Sanjay Subrahmanyan is one of those rare and complete performers whose concerts are the product of a lively and intelligent mind. His music has the high authority and purity of tradition and the creativity of an exceptionally gifted artist. Today's episode is a catch-up between friends. Enjoy Basu and Sanjay take a trip down memory lane.

Mar 05, 202135:28
Elastic Strength | Fitness Nuggets by Basu

Elastic Strength | Fitness Nuggets by Basu

How to use Elastic Strength to get your athlete to the Podium, Basu explains!

Feb 26, 202103:21
Time Out with Basu | Episode 5 | Muttiah Muralitharan | முத்தையா முரளிதரன்

Time Out with Basu | Episode 5 | Muttiah Muralitharan | முத்தையா முரளிதரன்

Welcome to Episode 5 of Time Out with Basu featuring The Legendary Cricketer Muttiah Muralidharan. Listen to Murali talk about his journey; from a beady-eyed boy of St.Anthonys to reaching the absolute top of world cricket. 

Feb 13, 202125:19
Time Out with Basu | Episode 4 | Sunita Menon | Psychologist | Chennai
Feb 13, 202134:31
Time Out with Basu | Episode 3 | Swara Bhasker

Time Out with Basu | Episode 3 | Swara Bhasker

Welcome to Episode 3 of Time Out with Basu featuring Swara Bhasker. Swara is an award-winning Indian actress who has played several critically acclaimed roles in mainstream Bollywood films, independent cinema, and digital and TV series. Since embarking on her film career in 2009, Swara has also emerged as an influential voice, speaking, writing, and protesting in defense of democracy, pluralism, and peace and against majoritarianism, misogyny, and caste- and religion-based discrimination. In this episode, Basu and Swara discuss Patriarchy, Gender Equity, and Education. Tune-in! In this episode, Basu and Swara discuss Patriarchy, Gender Equity, and Education. Tune-in!
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Jan 29, 202146:55
Fish Oil | EPA | DHA | Fitness Nuggets by Basu

Fish Oil | EPA | DHA | Fitness Nuggets by Basu

Everyone knows Fish Oil is good, but how much should one consume? What is the ratio of EPA DHA one should look for and which brand is good? Find the answers in today's Nugget! 

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Jan 25, 202102:06
Time Out with Basu | Episode 2 ft Patrick Farhart

Time Out with Basu | Episode 2 ft Patrick Farhart

Welcome to Episode 2 of Time Out with Basu featuring Patrick Farhart, The Lead Physiotherapist of Delhi Capitals and Former Head Physio of The Indian National Cricket Team. Recognized as a leading practitioner and well-respected researcher of Sports Medicine, Patrick Farhart is a wealth of Knowledge and Experience. This Time Out is Pure Gold, not just for Sports Physiotherapists & Strength & Conditioning Coaches, but for anyone who is a part of a high-performance team or aspirers to be in one. 

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About Patrick Farhart :

 Patrick Farhart is a sports physiotherapist who is highly experienced in the prevention and management of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes and is a recognized leader of sports medicine and sports science practitioners in multidisciplinary professional sporting environments. Currently, he is the lead physiotherapist for the Delhi Capitals cricket team in the Indian Premier League and was the Lead physiotherapist for the Indian Cricket Team from 2015 to 2019. He has worked with professional footballers and tennis players and has held appointments with Cricket New South Wales, Hampshire Cricket, and the Australian cricket team. He is an adjunct senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales Medicine and is currently undertaking research investigating risk factors for lumbar bone stress injuries in athletes. He is an author of 17 peer-reviewed articles on musculoskeletal injury and high performance and is a reviewer for the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.   

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Jan 22, 202101:02:36
Fitness Nuggets - What is Insulin Sensitivity?

Fitness Nuggets - What is Insulin Sensitivity?

What does insulin do? Is insulin sensitivity good or bad? What is insulin resistance? what is a blood sugar roller coaster? Basu Explains.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

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Jan 18, 202103:26
Time Out With Basu - Pilot Episode ft Chris Donaldson

Time Out With Basu - Pilot Episode ft Chris Donaldson

Welcome to the Pilot Episode of Time Out with Basu featuring Chris Donaldson The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of The New Zealand National Cricket Team. Listen to Chris talk about his Journey From an Olympic Sprinter to S&C Coach and what it took to get there.

Jan 16, 202130:39
Fitness Nuggets by Basu : Creatine

Fitness Nuggets by Basu : Creatine

Creatine is the most researched yet most debated supplement, in today's nugget Basu explains the need for Creatine, How and When to Take it.  (This is not medical advice seek the help of an expert when in doubt)


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Jan 13, 202102:38