Are organic foods truly superior to conventional foods? Our resident nutrition expert, Mike Bewley, explores both sides of the debate to answer which banana to buy at the grocery store.
Read MoreCoach Jace and Volt Advisor Mike Favre, Director of Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning at the University of Michigan, broke down the importance of POWER in the vertical jump in Part 1 of this series. Now, Volt Advisor Justin D. Smith, Co-Director of Athletic Performance at the University of Vermont (UVM), and Coach Jace analyze the second ingredient to an impressive vertical: SPEED.
Read MoreIs the clean only good for power athletes? The NSCA's Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Doug Berninger, makes a convincing case for why all athletes, regardless of sport, should incorporate this movement into their training program.
Read MoreVolt Athletics Co-Founder Dan Giuliani doesn't have a lot of free time these days to write for the Volt Blog, but when he's passionate about a topic, he makes time. Creating a team training session that is efficient AND effective is a tough ask, so today Dan shares his top 3 tips on how to get it done right.
Read MoreIs almond milk a viable substitution for dairy or soy milk, or is it too full of additives to be nutritious? Our resident nutrition expert Mike Bewley talks about the benefits, and dangers, of almond milk.
Read MoreWe've all heard of "sport-specific training" when it comes to preparing athletes for performance—but what does that really mean? Does the human body function all that differently in volleyball than in field hockey? Guest author and Volt Advisory Board member Devan McConnell explains why he uses "Human-Specific Training" with his athletes, and why it works so well.
Read MoreUnderstanding your psoas muscle is key to better movement, posture, and injury prevention. Whether it’s tight, weak, or overstretched, imbalances can cause hip pain, lower back issues, and poor mobility. Learn how to assess your hip flexor health, identify movement dysfunctions, and apply the right strengthening or stretching techniques to improve performance and stay pain-free.
Read MoreCoaches know grip strength is important in many sports: football, gymnastics, and rowing, to name a few. But how does grip strength—or grip endurance—correlate to sports that involve striking with an implement, like baseball? Coach Scott Colby, guest author, has conducted a research study into the topic and shares his findings today on the Volt blog.
Read MoreAthletes are competitive people, and often too eager to jump to the hardest lifts, at the heaviest loads, at the hugest volumes—but progressing too quickly can get you into serious trouble. Before you can flip 1000-lb tires like J.J. Watt, you have to first master the bodyweight squat. And I’m talking master—because if you don’t have a black belt in “the basics” of strength training, then you better put down that tire.
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The off-season is almost over. But does that mean your resistance training should be? Coach Jace explains how in-season training can improve performance and prevent injury—as long as it's done right.
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