With all the hours cyclists spend on the bike, it leaves little time for other activities. But the benefits of strength training are SO significant for cyclists that it might make you rethink your training priorities. Read on to learn 3 big reasons why cyclists should be in the weight room.
Read MoreFor years there has been talk about how long it takes to teach Olympic lifts like the snatch, clean, and jerk. Guest author Doug Berninger explores some reasons you do have time to teach Olympic Lifts in your program.
Read MoreWe are proud to announce our latest release of updates to Volt's intelligent training app! We’ve listened to your feedback and made some pretty huge improvements to the app and added new functionality to give you even more information about how you’re performing.
Read MoreIn consultation with Volt Advisory Board member Justin Smith, Co-Director of Athletic Performance at the University of Vermont, we created this blog post for field hockey players everywhere. If you or someone you know is a field hockey athlete, here are 3 fantastic reasons why strength training will help you dominate your opponents—and stay strong all season long.
Read MoreFor runners, "training" means running. But more runners than ever are sprinting to the weight room to reap the many benefits strength training has to offer. Here are 5 big reasons all runners—from elite marathoners like Ryan Hall to weekend stroller joggers—should start strength training NOW.
Read MoreGuest author Doug Berninger, former Assistant Strength Coach at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), discusses muscular tension, and how the development of the human body is dependent on specific tensions to be placed on the tissues and bones at specific times.
Read MoreWant to add plates to your bench press? You need to maximize your stability. Read on to learn 3 tips to perfect your form and add lbs to your bench today - the last one's a little weird, but trust us: it works!
Read MoreWhat's more effective for basketball players: double-leg or single-leg movements? Squats or lunges? A new article in the latest issue of NSCA Coach examines the research to draw some practical conclusions about sport-specific training methods for basketball athletes.
Read MoreTriathletes endure some of the most grueling aerobic endurance training out there. With all those weekly hours invested in the pool, on the bike, and on the road, it’s no wonder many triathletes don’t have time for strength training. But supplementing your aerobic work with a strength training program designed specifically for triathletes can make a significant impact on your performance—and your injuries. Here’s why all triathletes, from sprint to Ironman, should get in the weight room.
Read MoreRugby is no joke. A high-octane collision sport spanning 80 minutes, rugby demands the size and strength of football athletes in concert with the speed and stamina of soccer players. A well-designed S&C program can go a long way toward ensuring rugby athletes are properly prepared for the game—and can help keep these tough athletes healthy and strong all season long.
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