In our last blog, we provided an overview of returning to sport post-COVID including both general public health guidelines and more specific strength and conditioning recommendations for a safe and effective return to training following inactivity. Here, we will further address a few general principles of returning to training.
Read MoreMany good-meaning people engage in some form of random ‘working out’ that is loosely focused on ‘strength’ or ‘cardio’. While well intentioned, human psychology is a tough nut to crack, and the majority will cease exercise for reasons that include a lack of variety, a lack of priority, or just simple boredom. It is time to re-think how you are going about your fitness.
Read MoreAs we re-open America and return to what we have started to call “the new normal,” how do we go from at-home body weight workouts and driveway hoops (perhaps inspired by The Last Dance) to assembling with our team to practice, train, compete, and offer friendship? Or for the opportunity to be a spectator or a sports parent and experience the joy of sports?
This question is definitely the hot topic and being asked not only in the sports arena but everywhere else–restaurants, the entertainment industry, schools, the workplace, everywhere.
Read MoreCoaches and athletes love high-tech gear and fancy training equipment because, understandably, if they train with the best of the best, their athletic abilities will exceed that of their opponents. But when you strip all of that away, athletes will discover that the mental game ends up being the cement that is keeping everything together.
While many of us are eagerly awaiting the day our gyms and training facilities re-open, we can start dedicating time to training our minds the way we should have been pre-pandemic. Today, I want to focus on a critical area of mental skills training, which is motivation. I’m going to discuss what motivation is, and how we can re-acquire that passion the same way high-performance athletes stay motivated.
Read MoreSport seasons have been canceled, schools have transitioned to remote learning for the rest of the academic year, and people everywhere are extremely limited when it comes to gym and weight room access. Athletes around the world have invested countless hours to develop their strength, athleticism, and performance. Coaches dedicate their livelihood to giving their athletes opportunities to succeed. At Volt, we believe in providing pathways for all to continue their fitness journey and thrive amidst the crisis at hand.
We now offer more at-home training options than ever before—and with more options come more decisions... The good thing is, we’re here to help with that decision. Whether you’re a coach setting up your team for success or an athlete trying to make the most of your situation, we’re here to help you solve one of the most frequently-asked-questions from the Volt Family:
Should I stick with my original program and adjust my Equipment Settings, or should I make the switch to an At-Home Workout program?
Read MoreLife-as-we-know-it has changed dramatically over the past month. With gyms across the nation shutting their doors and many mandatory social-distancing orders in place, access to gym equipment simply isn’t in the cards for most people. As we’ve all been adjusting our lives to this new normal, it’s as important as ever (for physical and mental health) that we stay active.
With that in mind, our team at virtual Volt HQ has been working tirelessly to help you maintain your workout routine, whether your gym is a garage, backyard, or living room. As part of that effort, we’ve been building a brand new feature that enables you to customize your workout program based on your available equipment. I’m excited to announce that with our latest update, that feature is now live and available within the Volt app!
Read MoreThis may be a good time to re-set and return to the basics. Re-set not only our basic movement patterns and strength training regimen but also slow down; keep it local; re-connect with our neighborhood; play backyard and playground games; find simplicity and solitude; reading; self-assess who we are and what matters; appreciate humanity, etc.
And finally, let’s keep in mind the social connections that humans need to sustain quality of life. Yes, physical activity, strength training, nutrition, sleep, stress reduction and relaxation are all important to health and well-being, but when it comes down to it, the number 1 determinant of happiness and a good life is…positive social relationships.
Read MoreI have never been a CEO or business owner. But, I have been a head coach. I’ve wanted my athletes to feel that every practice or training session was efficient and productive. I’ve wanted the athletes to be focused and put in 100 percent effort. And, most importantly, I’ve wanted my athletes to get good work done. You hear coaches yell it all the time: “Hey, let’s get to work!”
Hmmm…sounds a lot like a CEO, doesn’t it? Just exchange ‘employees’ for ‘athletes.’
Read MoreLet’s be real: it’s a strange, scary time in our world right now. And while a workout routine can seem like the least of our worries, if you’re like me, physical activity is an important method for staying healthy and managing anxiety, especially in uncertain times. If you can’t get to the gym (or if your living room has become your gym for the foreseeable future), here are 3 quick tips on how to modify your Volt workouts to fit your equipment—even if your only equipment is your own bodyweight.
Read MoreI remember hearing in the early days of my academic career “it’s interesting to see how researchers turn their attention to the effects of aging on the cardiovascular system, strength, etc. when they get older.” I’m not here to tell you that I am shifting my focus from pediatric exercise science and youth athletic development to aging. It just happens that I’m a bit more interested personally in aging as I turn the Big 5-0, and get to experience all of age’s great effects!
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