December 21, 2018

Overtraining vs. Under-Recovery: A Paradigm Shift

December 21, 2018/ Volt HQ/ Tyler Koch

“Overtraining” is a buzzword used in the strength and conditioning industry. Often we’re told that overtraining leads to reduced performance on and off the field, delayed progress, and even injury. But does overtraining exist, or is it simply a misused term, describing another aspect of performance that’s often overlooked? Tyler Koch, MS, CSCS, argues that instead of focusing on overtraining, coaches should focus on their athletes’ ability to recover from training.

August 21, 2018

Cortex: The World’s First Performance Training AI

August 21, 2018/ Volt HQ/ Dan Giuliani

We founded Volt Athletics to put elite-level training in the hands of athletes everywhere. Each day, our team at Volt HQ works tirelessly to build technology that democratizes access to purposeful, intelligent workouts. We envision a world where everyone, regardless of wealth or talent, has access to incredible training. Today, I’m thrilled to announce a major leap forward towards realizing that vision: the introduction of Cortex™, our revolutionary new performance training AI.

July 17, 2018

Saving Our National Pastime

July 17, 2018/ Volt HQ/ Joe Eisenmann, PhD

Somewhere across America, an early-maturing 12U All-Star is pitching in his third game in two days for his second team. Elsewhere, in an operating room, an orthopedic surgeon performs Tommy John surgery on a 16-year-old. Our national pastime is facing some challenges — but luckily, USA Baseball is implementing a Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) plan to combat them. Volt’s Head of Sport Science, Joe Eisenmann, PhD, takes us through USA Baseball’s model for developing athletes and discusses potential solutions to the challenges facing America’s game.

June 08, 2018

Life in the NBA: Damaged Goods and Youth Training Habits

June 08, 2018/ Volt HQ/ Joe Eisenmann, PhD

Life in the NBA is a grind. And with athletes playing for 9 to 10 months straight—or even longer, if they make the Playoffs—it’s not surprising that the NBA is plagued by an injury epidemic. A $350-million-per-year epidemic. Volt’s Head of Sports Science, Joe Eisenmann, PhD, addresses the underlying causes behind this influx of injuries and asks: What if it’s related to how youth basketball is structured in the U.S.? Read on to learn more about the state of youth basketball in America, and how several organizations are working diligently to turn it around.

May 14, 2018

The NBA Combine, Correlation, and Tryouts: Individuality Matters!

May 14, 2018/ Volt HQ/ Joe Eisenmann, PhD

Each May, the NBA invites top college basketball players to participate in their annual Combine, a series of physical measurements and athletic tests that can help determine a player’s fate in the NBA Draft in June. But combine performance doesn’t necessarily correlate to performance in the NBA (just look at Kevin Durant’s failed combine bench press attempt!). Breaking down the research on the validity of the NBA Combine, Joe Eisenmann, PhD, examines the statistical concept of correlation and how it relates to combine testing, and shares some valuable lessons for coaches about tryouts at the youth and high school levels.

March 30, 2018

The NSCA Foundations of Coaching Lifts Course, Powered by Volt

March 30, 2018/ Volt HQ/ Dan Giuliani

Volt is proud to power the National Strength and Conditioning Association's new hands-on course for coaches: The Foundations of Coaching Lifts Course. This course is designed to equip coaches with the practical tools they need to properly coach athletes in foundational weightlifting movements. Scott Caulfield, Coaching Education Manager and Head Strength Coach at the NSCA, shares details on the course—and how Volt Family coaches can receive a 50% discount on registration!

March 19, 2018

LTAD Part 1: Definition and History

March 19, 2018/ Volt HQ/ Joe Eisenmann, PhD

What is the purpose of youth sports? Are we trying to produce 8-year-old city champions—or healthy, active adults who can give back to the game? Volt's Head of Sport Science, Joe Eisenmann, kicks off his series on long-term-athlete-development (LTAD) in this new article, which unpacks the definition of athleticism and the history of athlete development—from Ancient Sparta to JFK's America to today.

February 07, 2018

Long-Term Athlete Development: From Cradle to Grave with Dr. Joe Eisenmann

February 07, 2018/ Volt HQ/ Joe Eisenmann, PhD

How should we be training young athletes? Issues around youth fitness and sports—like whether early specialization in a single sport is beneficial for young athletes—are becoming more prominent. That's why we're excited to team up with Volt's new Head of Sport Science, Joe Eisenmann, PhD, to address these topics in an article series on long-term athlete development, or LTAD. In this initial article, Dr. Eisenmann outlines his approach on "cradle-to-grave" physical development, and why parents and coaches should pay attention.

August 16, 2017

4 Recovery Tips for Optimal Performance

August 16, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Whitney Tramel

We all know that lounging around on the couch is the best way to recover from a training session or sporting event, right? WRONG! In fact, if you've been consistently working hard but not getting the results you want, you should consider spending as much effort recovering as you do training. Here are 4 quick tips to help you optimize your recovery so you can attack your next session.

June 29, 2017

Myth-Busters: "Mental Toughness is Built in the Gym!"

June 29, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Jace Derwin

In our Myth-Busters series, we're shedding light on popular training myths that can actually hurt your athletic performance. Today we're tackling the topic of mental toughness, and the best way coaches can help their athletes develop a determined mindset.

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