Freelap Friday Five Archives

Freelap Friday Five

Five questions, five answers. Our popular, weekly interview series where top professionals from all around the world of sports performance stop by to share their knowledge.

A Better Warm-Up with Activation, Sensory Preparation, and Potentiation

While the goal of a warm-up is to prepare the body for the workout to come, that’s far from its only role. Pierre Austruy details how warming up has at least three main goals—pre-activation, mental and sensory preparation, and potentiation—and should connect athletes to the present, the environment, and the specific stimulus of the training session.

10 Achievable Goals in Post-Season Training

Brijesh Patel lays out his unique approach for post-season training to restore athletes and build them up stronger.

Hormonal Health and Longevity Training with Ali Weingroff

Interested in building a body for the long run, not just for the acute changes? This Friday Five is with Ali Weingroff, a performance coach who trains everyone, from weekend warriors to professional golfers. Ali shares her experience with biomarkers, kettlebell training, and understanding the demands of golf.