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Facts and Fallacies about German Body Comp Training
Charles Poliquin’s German Body Comp challenged cardio-dominance with weight training and short rest for fat loss. Kim Goss covers what German Body Comp is and…
How to do “Sports Specific” Training the Right Way
“Sports-specific” training isn’t about flashy mimicry—it’s about aligning physical qualities, phase, and sport demands. Pete Christofferson explores how to build GPP first, use sport skill…
10 Tips to Evolve Your Strength and Conditioning Program into a Performance Program
Evolving from traditional strength & conditioning to a performance program demands working smarter, not just harder. Kyle Southall and Phoebe Greene share 10 tips—from involving…
THE FAST LANE: Episode 1, Part 2
In this episode of The Fast Lane, Chris, Chris and Dan discuss the evolution of coaching and the power of mentorship. They highlight the history…
Find a Way IN, Not a Way OUT: How to Modify Training Around Injuries
When athletes arrive injured, coaches don’t have to shut down training. Cole Hergott shows practical tweaks—lightening load, changing implement, swapping movements, isolating unilateral work—to keep…
Six Effective Tests to Identify Track and Field Jumpers
Although most athletes who join track and field do so because they view themselves as runners, many have the potential…
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Read This Before You Add Waterbag Training
Waterbag training offers athletes unique benefits such as eccentric overload, dynamic chain movement, stability, and deceleration. Coach Drew Hill breaks…
13 Hard Truths About College Strength & Conditioning
From CSCS certification to graduate assistantships, David Akao explores the challenges of building a career in strength and conditioning. There…
From Data Deluge to Decision-Making: Rethinking Sports Science Research
Sports science has rapidly advanced, but challenges remain: tech misuse, poor data practices, and fragmented communication. Craig Pickering explores how…
Facts and Fallacies about German Volume Training
German Volume Training (GVT) is an often misunderstood method for building strength and size. This article breaks down the facts…
Episode 18: How Amanda Berg Used Systems & Curriculums to Build a S&C Program from the Ground Up
Amanda Berg turned a “weight room supervisor” role into a thriving high school S&C program. She shares her drop down…
From Sideline to Support System: the Role Coaches Play in Injury Recovery for Athletes
Injuries sideline more than an athlete’s body. They can impact identity, mood, and motivation. Kelsey Kryger lays out how coaches…