Training
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More Intensity Isn't Always Better for VO₂max
High-intensity interval training has become one of the most popular ways to improve endurance performance. But are all interval
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Recovery
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Ice Baths Reduce Muscle Growth, But Context Still Matters
Ice baths have become one of the most popular recovery strategies in sport. They can reduce soreness, improve perceived recovery,
Training
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What Is Zone 2? And Why It's Harder to Define Than You Think
I'm training for the San Francisco half marathon at the end of July, with only 4 weeks to
Training
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Plyometrics for Endurance Runners: A Practical Guide to Better Running Performance
Many endurance runners spend almost all of their training time accumulating mileage. Yet only 15-47% of runners regularly perform
Testing
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The 6 Phases of the Countermovement Jump (CMJ)
Force plates have become one of the most valuable tools in sports performance. They can tell us how an athlete
Hip vs. Knee Strength: Which Matters More in Patellofemoral Pain?
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most common knee injuries in both athletes and recreationally active individuals. While weakness
Training
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The Skill of Fake Cuts and the Art of Deception
The best athletes don't just cut, they use deception to create separation. They fake one way and go
Training
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Improve Game Speed with Just 4 Reps Per Week
⏰The Applied Performance Coach Certification and Mentorship is a 6-week live online course that will accelerate your understanding, application
Training
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Myo-Reps: Same Gains, Less Volume and Time
As performance coaches, we are often short on time with our athletes, competing with sport volume and whatever else is
Training
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Personalized Tendon Loading: A Smarter Way to Protect Athletes?
Most coaches think about strength but far fewer think about whether the tendon is adapting alongside that strength. And the
Training
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Strength Then Performance: The Delayed Effects of Transfer
One of the most common assumptions in sport performance is that stronger athletes should immediately become faster athletes. But in
Training
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Athlete Monitoring: Have We Lost the Plot?
Walk into almost any high-performance environment today and you'll find dashboards. Force plates. Wellness questionnaires. HRV. Sleep