High Performance Physiology

In this long episode, Chris and Rob start out by comparing fast concentric-only movements (especially with assistance to maximize speed) with plyometrics. As the episode progresses, they cover sprinting biomechanics and the role of attentional focus cues before finishing up talking about some of the common mistakes and errors made by researchers and strength and conditioning coaches. This is the perfect episode for you if you have already listened to most of this podcast because it ties many threads together. 

Since Rob has just spent 2 weeks away on vacation, this podcast episode was dedicated to talking around the challenges and options for training while it is difficult to get access to a proper gym. Not so much physiology this week, just discussing which muscles are easier to train and which muscles are more difficult.

Chris and Rob respond to the popular trend in strength and conditioning for coaches to program changes in the main exercises every couple of weeks rather than just sticking with the same exercise for meaningful periods of time. 

Responding to a listener's question, Chris and Rob explain how to organize a training week that includes two strength training sessions (in accordance with the High Performance Physiology Method) in addition to either two sports practices or one sports practice plus a game or competition. They also comment on how to add cardio on top of those training sessions where desired.

In this episode, Chris and Rob first describe how clusters, repetitions in reserve (RIR), and velocity-based training (VBT) work from a physiological perspective. Secondly, they talk about how to make use of these techniques in practice during strength training programs.