Hosts:
- Coach Donald: M.Ed Exercise Science, Owner of Global Human Performance
- Coach Tim: MBA, CPT, PES, FNS
Summary:
Coach Donald & Coach Tim introduce the revamped Training Well Done podcast, and discuss the basics of strength and conditioning for the general population, youth beginners and endurance athletes.
Key Discussion Points:
- Addressing Common Misconceptions:
- Getting “bulky” from lifting
- Introducing weightlifting to youth athletes
- Neuromuscular adaptations & muscle fiber recruitment
- Training for performance & injury prevention
- Resources for athletes
Noteworthy Moments/Quotes:
- 1:40 - Coach Donald & Coach Tim introduce themselves and discuss their respective careers, education & coaching backgrounds
- 3:36 - Coach Donald introduces the episode topic (“How you get stronger”) and the podcast format (high-level discussion of training concepts in an accessible, conversational tone).
- 6:45 - Coaching Moments & Member Highlights
- 14:05 - The coaches address some common misconceptions in the world of strength training, including: getting bulky from lifting, and introducing weightlifting to youth athletes.
- 23:42 - Coach Donald & Coach Tim dive into the physiological mechanisms behind building strength, such as: neuromuscular adaptations, muscle fiber recruitment, and methodologies for elite vs. recreational athletes.
- 29:50 - Coach Donald breaks down what is biologically happening in muscle fibers during strength-training.
- 32:53 - The coaches discuss frequency of training, and how to cycle through training loads & intensity in-season vs. off-season including skill-based work and recovery costs.
- 39:40 - Utilizing strength-training as a means for injury-prevention, and improving an athlete’s ability to develop stress tolerance and raise the ceiling on the volume & intensity of their workouts.
- 47:00 - Coach Tim talks about the two main things that might keep a long-distance runner from prioritizing a strength-training program.
- 52:49 - Coach Donald walks through what an athlete can do on their own to ensure a safe and effective strength & conditioning training protocol, such as progressive overload, utilizing isometrics/tempos, emphasizing major movers and having appropriate supervision.
- 57:45 - The best tools and resources for athletes looking to enhance their knowledge and skill set when it comes to strength training, including Coach Donald’s Strength Training for Runners webinar!
- 1:01:23 - Outro & feedback request
Resources Mentioned:
Actionable Takeaways:
- Strength training is for everyone, but looks different for every athlete.
- Support the podcast by downloading Coach Donald’s Strength Training for Runners webinar!
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