Every quarter we take a deep dive into the latest research in sports science. In this edition we look at the latest research on factors influencing team vs. individual performance more, examples of turning coaching failure into future success, and how to implement pressure training.
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Every quarter we take a deep dive into the latest research in sports science. In this edition we look at the latest research on inspirational speeches, lessons from motor sports, and more.
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Our friend Wil Fleming released a new book in November: Strong Mind: A Weightlifter’s Guide to Focus, Confidence, and Resilience Under the Bar. As a former elite hammer thrower and weightlifter, a shockingly bad performance at the Olympic Trials changed Fleming’s outlook on the mental side of training. This has helped him significantly as a coach, and now he is sharing his learnings with others as well. He then joined us on last week’s podcast to dive into the topic as well.
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When it comes to strength, Wil Fleming is one of the top coaches in the world with his athletes having set American records and won world medals in weightlifting. But the key to strength isn’t just in the muscles, it is also in the mind. On this week episode Fleming joins us to discuss the mental side of training and lessons he has learned on developing a strong mind.
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Every quarter we take a deep dive into the latest research in sports science. In this edition we look at the latest research on wellness the placebo effect, talent transfer in sport, gait retraining, velocity-loss and strength training adaptations, predicting ACL injuries, and nutrient timing.
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Alex Hutchinson is well known for his writing on sport science, but his new books goes in a different direction by taking a detailed look at exploration: why humans explore, how much we should explore, and methods of exploration. The topic might not be directly about sports, but it is directly relevant to coaches. Coaches are often weighing the question of when to try something new, and when to keep with the old ways. Hutchinson joins us on this week’s podcast to look at how some of the concepts in his book can apply to the world of coaching and high performance.
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Every quarter we take a deep dive into the latest research in sports science. In this edition we look at the latest research on team building, balancing stress and recovery, changing the perception of competition, and major championship preparation.
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Last week Alex Hutchinson’s new book The Explorer’s Gene was released. Huthcinson is well known in the sports world as a sports science writer and columnist, even coming on GAINcast 118 as a guest to look at the role of the mind and effort in endurance performance. His latest work goes in a new direct to look at exploration: why humans explore, how much we should explore, and methods of exploration. Even though the subject is no longer sports, his book is just as relevant to coaches as his prior work as coaches are confronted daily with the question of exploration, whether we realize it or not.
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We tend to think of the Olympic lifts as just two lifts, but there are numerous derivatives that each provide their own unique benefits. The muscle snatch is one overlooked variation that can help you maximize power while minimizing the technical demands. On this week’s episode lifting coach Wil Fleming breaks down the lift and what makes it special.
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We often talk about training methods and success stories on this podcast. But coaching has its struggles too. On this week’s podcast we talk about some of the struggles coaches face but often don’t talk about: athlete commitment, motivation, the role of parenting in athlete success, and how talent can make a coach look good.
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