Oct 29
539: Allan Wells on Speedball Training, Sprint Development, and Olympic Gold
Allan Wells shares his unconventional approach to sprint training, including extensive speedball work, bodyweight circuits, plyometrics, and training through Scotland’s harsh winters. He discusses the importance of rhythm, coordination, competitive training environments, and the ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 22
538: James DeLacey and Vern Gambetta on Unlocking Game Speed and Athletic Creativity
Vern and James dive into the development of agility and game speed, challenging conventional approaches to change of direction training. They discuss the limitations of speed ladders and isolated drills, the importance of rhythm and tempo, and the role of small-sided games in bui ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 15
537: Bob Thurnhoffer on Strength, Speed, and the Art of Subtle Variability
Bob Thurnhoffer returns to discuss the balance between specialization and athletic versatility and the role of variability in high-level speed and power development. Bob shares his approach to coordination-based strength training, balancing linear progression with movement explor ... Show More
1h 8m
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
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
Sep 2019
Dr. Jordan Shallow, performance coach, chiropractor, and competitive powerlifter talks injury prevention, maximizing the value of your training, and breathing as a gateway to the autonomic nervous system.
<p>Powerlifter Jordan Shallow, aka "The Muscle Doc," discusses the ins and outs of his sport (6:49), why controlled breathing is so important (9:30), the process of dropping 30 pounds for a weigh-in (15:44), understanding the difference between strength and stability (2 ... Show More
1h 33m
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
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
Aug 2017
Qi Gong For Athletes: How To Develop Unstoppable Speed, Conditioning & Mental Resilience With Qi Gong.
<p>https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/holder</p> <p><em>What separates us from the rest is something that happens every morning around 11:00am. I walk over to the stereo, change the music to either Enya or Lama Gyurme, and the room stops. Those athletes who have been involved with ... Show More
1h 12m
Today’s show features Dr. Chris Gaviglio. Chris is a current senior strength and conditioning coach for the Queensland Academy of Sport, working with Olympic-based sports and athletes. Chris has been involved with elite sport for over 15 years working across multiple Olympic sports and professional football in both the northern and southern hemispheres. C ... Show More
