Fabian Salazar’s Speed Hack: Ditch Overtraining for Explosive Gains - Ep 53
Description
In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, host Ryan Patrick dives deep with Fabian Salazar, a veteran trainer with 15 years in the game, co-founder of Fit Factor in Houston, and a master of soccer-specific speed and strength development. Fabian shares his origin story from Bally Total Fitness to building a brick-and-mortar gym with his brother, emphasizing mindset shifts, coordination over max effort, and the power of in-person coaching.
We explore common training pitfalls, balancing speed work with recovery, and the psychological edge for young athletes. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, Fabian's insights on slowing down, using video feedback, and long-term commitment will reshape how you approach performance.
Relevant Links:
Fabian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabian_salazarcpt/
Fit Factor Gym: https://www.instagram.com/fit_factor_houston/
Athlete Accelerator Program: https://athlete-accelerator.com/
Connect with Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/coachryanpatrick/
Chapters:
[00:00:00 ] Intro and Fabian's origin story
[00:06:00 ] Biggest mistakes in soccer speed training
[00:16:30 ] High-leverage strength moves for athletes
[00:24:30 ] Mindset shifts and using tech in coaching
[00:32:00 ] In-person vs. online coaching realities
[00:45:45 ] Individual differences in acceleration
[00:51:30 ] Balancing family, business, and chaos
[00:58:00 ] Advice for young coaches
[01:02:00 ] Microdosing training experiments
[01:07:00 ] What's next: Athlete Accelerator program
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