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Lucy Hendricks on Listening, Empathy and Effective Communication in the Gym
If you’re interested in learning more about soft skills, or how to really communicate with your clients and athletes, THIS is the show for you. Lucy Hendricks is the co-owner Enhancing Life gym in Lexington, Kentucky. Here, she’s created a sanctuary for people sidelined from exercise due to pain, chronic disease, autoimmune issues, or sedentary […]
Continue ReadingThe IFAST Basketball Insider’s Q&A Call
If you train basketball players, this show is for you! This was our first FREE IFAST Basketball Insider’s Q&A call, and once everyone gets over the fear of asking me questions, I think it’s pretty darn good. We discuss all sorts of relevant topics – from speed training, to conditioning, to better long-term hoops development […]
Continue ReadingHunter Eisenhower on the Force System, Superpowers and Kryptonite in Basketball Players
Hopefully we’ve all learned this by now, but you simply CANNOT train basketball players like powerlifters, or even football players. With the unique demands of the game, all the stopping, starting, and change of direction, the need to move horizontally AND vertically, you need a broad mix of physical qualities if you want to build […]
Continue ReadingDr. Rob Bell on Mental Toughness, Waiting to Win, and the Myth of Icing the Kicker
Have you ever found yourself muttering something like… “I can’t wait for _____” OR do you maybe struggle with being patient? If so, welcome to the club – and today’s guest might just be able to help us out! Dr. Rob Bell is a noted sport psychology coach, author, and speaker. He has spoken to […]
Continue ReadingDanny Foley on the Ins and Outs of Fascial-Based Training
If you’ve been on the social media lately, there’s a lot of buzz about fascia. Fascial training. “Elastic athletes.” But what does all that mean? And how does it really impact how you might program or coach an athlete? If these are questions you have as well, then you’re going to love today’s podcast with […]
Continue ReadingJeremy Koenig on Understanding Your Genome, AI, and the Future of Sports Performance
What does the future of strength and conditioning look like? Are we still talking in generalities about set, reps and rest periods? OR are we digging deeper into how each individual’s make-up determines how they should be training and recovering? Well without giving it away – I definitely think hyper specialization is on the horizon, […]
Continue ReadingJeremy Koenig on Understanding Your Genome, AI, and the Future of Sports Performance
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Continue ReadingScott Charland on Networking, Negotiating Pay, and Being Successful at Any Level of S&C
Here are some questions every trainer and coach should be asking themselves: What are the pros and cons to the different levels of strength and conditioning? As a strength coach, how do you find a work-life balance? And perhaps most importantly, how do you know what you’re REALLY worth? Well if you’ve ever pondered any […]
Continue Reading6 Injury Prevention Strategies Every Athlete Needs
If you’re an athlete that’s struggled with injuries, or someone that just wants to stay healthy going forward, I’ve got you covered in this week’s video! Because let’s be honest…injuries suck! While my ultra-competitive days may have past, I still vividly remember that awful feeling of spraining an ankle in basketball, tweaking my knee while […]
Continue Reading10 Keys to Successful Basketball Strength & Conditioning
I’m going to start this one off with a bold statement: I don’t love where the industry is at with regards to training basketball players. Now before you get all pissed off and click away, hear me out. These young men and women are playing more games than ever before. Yes we’re getting them “in […]
Continue ReadingSquat Deeper and Unlock Your Ankle, Knee and Hip Mobility with These Proven Techniques!
Do you want to unlock your ankle, knee and hip mobility to squat deeper? If so, I’ve got you covered in this week’s video! I’ve talked to thousands of clients and athletes over the years, and almost every one of them wants to squat deeper with less pain or restriction. And while there are tons […]
Continue ReadingCameron Josse on Sprint Training, Neural Outputs, and Football Specific-Speed
Cameron Josse is an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for football at Auburn University. Before joining the Auburn Tigers, Cameron served as an Athletic Performance Coach for football at Indiana University. And his journey in sports performance began with a 7-year stint at DeFranco’s Training Systems, where he held the position of Director of Sports […]
Continue Reading7 Tips to Become EXPLOSIVE in Your Workouts!
If you want to become more powerful and explosive, you’re going to LOVE today’s video. Whether your goal is to become a better athlete, age gracefully, or just be able to keep up with your kids, you need to be incorporating power training into your workouts. But what exercises are best? And how should you […]
Continue ReadingJoe Kenn on R7, Training Around Injuries, and How to Improve High School S&C
You know some guests really need no introduction, but in case you’re unfamiliar with Joe “Big House” Kenn, let me fill you in real quick on this guys’ rap sheet…. He’s a 30+ year vet of the strength and conditioning game. He’s worked – and had success – at every level of physical preparation, from […]
Continue ReadingDiscover the RDL Magic: 7 Pro Tips!
The Romanian Deadlift – or RDL – can be one of the most difficult exercises to master. For instance, many new clients will struggle with locking their knees and rounding their back, turning the lift into a reverse squat, and everything in between. But when done well, the RDL, is a fantastic exercise for strengthening your […]
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