Physical 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.
Read MoreThe ability to accelerate—to reach top speed from a dead stop—is crucial in almost every sport. For some athletes, being fast comes naturally. Others have to work at it. But anyone can train to improve their acceleration, so long as they understand and practice these basic principles.
Read MoreIf you think lifting will make you "bulky," "slow," or "manly," then this is a MUST-READ!
Read MoreGuest author Devan McConnell tackles the trendy topic of monitoring and analytics in sports, listing his top 3 reasons for monitoring his hockey athletes, and some practical low-cost solutions for coaches on a budget.
Read MoreResilience, determination, grit, a “never-say-die” attitude—all attempt to describe the intangible qualities that produce mental toughness, or MT, in an athlete. Guest contributor Tyler Christiansen of the NSCA helps Coach Jace define this tricky "X-factor" that coaches look for, and how athletes can develop it.
Read MoreProgramming Olympic lifts into your sport performance training plan is a no-brainer—but what about partial lifts? Guest author Doug Berninger of the NSCA unpacks the risks and rewards associated with partial Olympic lifts, when to program them, and why.
Read MoreWhat can other athletes take away from strongman training? Guest author and competitive strongman and powerlifter Matt Falk shows how the carryover from strongman-style lifting to improved athletic performance is, pardon the pun, stronger than you might think..
Read MoreThat guy doing nothing but bicep curls and crunches in the weight room? He's on his merry way to developing "Bro Shoulders." But this doesn't have to be your fate. Dr. Adam Shildmyer talks upper-back and shoulder mobility, and how you can avoid the horrendous performance losses caused by Bro Shoulders.
Read MoreWe couldn’t be more excited to announce our new partnership with the National Strength and Conditioning Association! Volt Co-Founder/CEO Dan Giuliani takes to the blog today to elaborate on this important relationship, and what it means for the future of Volt and the S&C industry.
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