Jul 23
525: Ryan Paul on Speed Training, Isometrics, and the Art of Intention
Ryan Paul talks about blending sprint training with high-intent isometrics, plyometrics, and force-absorption work to build faster, more resilient athletes. He discusses the influence of Jay Schroeder’s system, using readiness data to adjust training, and creating environments th ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 16
524: Kevin Mulcahy on Playing Fast and Slow: Rethinking Team Sport Speed
Kevin Mulcahy talks about using constraints to develop more complete athletes, helping gifted players move beyond their natural strengths, and designing practices that build decision-making, speed, and adaptability. He shares practical ideas for manipulating time, space, and rule ... Show More
1h 30m
Jul 9
523: Jake Tuura on Bones, Tendons, and Explosive Athleticism
In this episode, Jake explores the principles that underpin resilient tendons and long-term athletic durability. The conversation covers key differences between Achilles and patellar tendon rehabilitation, how loading strategies should be adapted to each, and why avoiding dramati ... Show More
1h 32m
Nov 2021
Evolve: Neurotransmitters, Lifespan Longevity, Training, and Nutrition with Christian Thibaudeau #209
<p>"The smarter you are, the harder your brain can work against you" - Christian Thibaudeau. As a renowned strength coach for over two decades, Christian Thibaudeau approaches challenges as opportunities, and uses the nervous system as a way to help determine ideal exercise prog ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2021
World-class endurance coach Chris Hinshaw on increasing aerobic capacity, managing intensity, and prioritizing recovery
<p>Chris Hinshaw is one of the world's leading experts on endurance and aerobic capacity. He has trained 30 CrossFit Games champions, along with a series of Olympians, professional surfers, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champions. Chris sits down with Mike Lombardi to detail ... Show More
52m 53s
Jan 2024
2255: The Smart Way to Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula
The difference between how he applies or approaches training his athletes vs. how other athletes try to improve speed, power, and performance. (2:39) It's a family business! His background in the training space. (4:52) The components that contribute to speed and how you train for ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 2023
159: Improve Endurance Performance With Perfectly Planned Strength And Power Training
In episode 159, Hector Romero, Strength & Conditioning Coach at TeamNL, joins us. Specifically Hector will be looking at: Importance of strength and power in endurance sports Adapations to strength training in endurance sports How to plan strength training for endurance sports Ab ... Show More
17m 8s
Aug 2022
Strength, Conditioning, and Rest: How Strength Training Can Help You Get Stronger, Faster, and Healthier
<p>Kristen Holmes, WHOOP VP of Performance, is joined on this week's podcast by Cedric Unholz, WHOOP Senior Performance Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Windsurfers, and Chris Chapman, WHOOP Sr. Sports Scientist and Lead Strength & Conditioning ... Show More
41m 4s
May 2023
The Emergence and Benefits of Zone 2 Training with Paul Laursen
<p>On this week’s episode, WHOOP VP of Performance Science, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes is joined by author and endurance coach Paul Laursen. Paul is the Co-Founder and CEO of HIIT Science, the Co-Founder and Head of Product for Athletica, and co-host of the Training Scie ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 2023
Understanding Heart Rate Variability and the Impact on Strength Training with Chris Chapman
<p>On this week’s episode, WHOOP VP of Performance Science, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes is joined by WHOOP Senior Sport Scientist Chris Chapman. Chris is also the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Big Air / Slopestyle Team for Freestyle Ski Canada. Kristen and ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 2021
#107 | Pacing and Improving Work Capacity With Chris Hinshaw
<p>This is part 3 of a 3 part series with expert aerobic capacity Coach Chris Hinshaw. In this episode, we answer how to pace various types of workouts, how to build further work and aerobic capacity, and why elite fitness athletes tend to have a higher risk of rhabdomyolysis. </ ... Show More
1h 22m
Today’s show is with Christian Thibaudeau. Christian has been a strength coach for nearly 2 decades, working with athletes from nearly 30 sports. He has written four books and has pioneered multiple educational courses, including the Neuro-typing system, which goes in-depth on how to train athletes in the weight room (and beyond) based on their own individ ... Show More
