Guest author Katlyn Haycock, strength coach at the University of Michigan, unpacks the components of good "dryland" strength training program for swimmers. A must-read for any swimmer, swim coach, or Michael Phelps fan.
Read MoreVolt couldn't be prouder to be delivering customized strength training programs to the athletes on the U.S. National Football Team! The official strength and conditioning provider of USA Football, Volt designed and delivered individualized training programs to the National Team athletes, geared to peak them for the upcoming International Bowl. Learn more about the team and what Volt is doing to help our players bring home the Win!
Read MoreTake your training to new levels in 2017 by committing to these 3 attainable resolutions.
Read MoreSometimes your training program calls for a movement that you just plain hate. You know that it's good for you, that it's serving a purpose, but you still hate it. We feel you. In fact, we hate a lot of movements! In this new series, we talk about the movements we hate and why, and how we can try to learn to love 'em.
Read MoreIt is no secret that some baseball coaches live to hate the bench press. The bench press develops the muscles of the chest and anterior shoulder, and, when used too often in strength training programs, can cause tightness and imbalances that put baseball and softball players at risk for shoulder injury. But does this mean we should simply ditch the bench altogether? Scott Colby, M.A., CSCS, lends his expertise on the relationship between the sport of baseball and the bench press, and makes a case for keeping this controversial lift in your training program.
Read MoreIt can be tough to get young athletes to buy-in to a strength training program—especially in more aerobic sports, like soccer. Not only can strength training make soccer athletes stronger, faster, and more powerful on the pitch, it can also help keep them injury-free throughout the season. Katlyn Haycock, Assistant Strength Coach at the University of Michigan, shares her 5 pro tips on how to get soccer players excited to lift and buy into your training program as a whole.
Read MoreThis post acts as a guide to the structure and training philosophy behind Volt's periodized training calendar, and offers insight into the "phase" and "block" structure of Volt training. A must-read for current and prospective Volt users!
Read MoreThe definitive guide to the myths surrounding what happens when girls lift weights, why you should eliminate the word "toned" from your vocabulary, and the real results of strength training. Featured guest Katlyn Haycock, CSCS, from the University of Michigan contributes.
Read MorePhysical Education classes give kids a much-needed opportunity to be active during a long, sedentary school day. But P.E. can be so much more than just an “open gym” exercise session. Legendary strength coach, Mike Nitka, MS, CSCS*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA, USAW, outlines how to develop a P.E. class focused on strength and speed development, from a teacher’s perspective.
Read MoreWhen faced with a threat, humans react with one of three instinctive behaviors: fight, flight, or freeze. There are so many variables that play out into a particular outcome, and most of them are out of your own control—but there is one game-changing variable that is completely within your control when you face threats of any kind: your mental toughness. Guest author Trey McCalla unpacks this game-changing trait, and tells us what it really takes to get it.
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