In addition to your sport-specific strength training plan, our Sport Performance team created a library of Training Extras you can use to enhance and customize your training. These routines are entirely optional — whether you choose to use them, and how you choose to implement them, is completely up to you. This article will guide you through how to use these extras to most effectively.
Read MoreAthletes accustomed to feeling 100% exhausted at the end of a workout are often surprised by Volt's scientific approach to sport performance — and even more surprised when it works. This article is intended to equip you with the "whys" behind Volt's training philosophy, so you can help educate your athletes and increase their buy-in to Volt.
Read MoreFemale participation in sports in America has skyrocketed since the 1970s. But what about participation in strength training programs? If you're not providing quality strength and conditioning for your female athletes, here are 3 reasons why you should. Nearly half of all Volt teams are female, so we asked some Volt coaches to share firsthand what quality training has done for their female athletes. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIf you want to train athletes safely and effectively for performance, your program MUST be flexible. This is why static programs just don't work for athletes. Period. Volt Advisory Board members Patrick McHenry and Mike Nitka weigh in on the importance of a dynamic, nimble training program, and why rigid, off-the-shelf plans just don't cut it.
Read MoreWhile "punishment conditioning" after practice can be great for team bonding, saving your sprint work 'til the end of the day may not be helping you or your athletes get faster. Read on to learn about this popular training myth and the truth about timing your speed development.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, one of the most important training variables in your workout is REST. The amount of rest helps dictate what adaptation your body makes, and should NOT be the same for every type of exercise. Here’s a quick primer on how rest time should vary.
Read MoreTesting your athletes is crucial for implementing a successful strength and conditioning program. After all, how else will you know if your program is working?! But to obtain the most accurate and objective data, there are a few important rules to follow. Coach Christye explains the 3 most important rules to remember when testing your athletes, to help you get the most out of your data.
Read MoreEvery athlete will go through a period when they find themselves in a slump. Vince Spadea once lost 21 straight matches on the pro tour. Aratxa Rus lost in the first round in 17 straight tournaments at one point in her career (ouch!). So how do you break out of this losing trend? Guest author, Brandyn Fisher, PhD., provides some sports psychology insights on how to overcome a losing streak.
Read MoreAfter a tough training session, your #1 priority is to kickstart your body's recovery processes. And one of the best (and simplest!) methods to help your body make the switch from a "fight or flight" state to "rest and digest" is by taking some time to breathe.
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