The Strength Matters Hierarchy of Athletic Development [2022 Edition]
The Strength Matters Hierarchy of Athletic Development is a tool for us to identify areas of weakness. It’s a training system that leaves nothing to chance.
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Rucking for Weight Loss and Fat Loss
Rucking is a great workout for building strength and endurance. However, it might not be the most effective way to lose weight or burn fat when you first start out. In this podcast, we’ll explain why.
Is Cardio or Strength Training Better for Fat Loss?
We all know that we need to exercise and stay active if we want to lose weight, but what’s the best way to go about it? Should you focus on cardio or strength training? While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, in this podcast we discuss a few things to consider when choosing which type of exercise is right for you.
How to Train Like a New Zealand All Black w/Nic Gill
We go behind the scenes with the New Zealand All Blacks head of strength and conditioning Nic Gill who shares the training secrets of the All Blacks and how they can help you.
How to Workout Like Daniel Craig
We discuss a few key workout types that you should probably incorporate into your in your training program if you are looking to become an international super-spy…
How NOT to Run Your First Ultra Marathon
In this episode James and Josh chat about the common mistakes people make when signing up for their first big race. For some it’s an ultra marathon and for others it might be their first 5k. Regardless, preparation is key to enjoying the experience.
How to Calculate Rest Periods Using Your Heart Rate
James Breese shares some of our research and recent findings on using heart rate as a personalized method of recovery in between high-intensity training intervals.
How to Cycle Faster, and Stronger Than Ever Before
If you feel like you are just barely hanging on when riding for fun, maybe it’s time to make a few adjustments while training on your own so you can get that performance improvement you want.
Don’t Fear Assessments, Embrace Them!
This episode explores the reason why improving your health, strength and fitness comes down to doing regular assessments and unfortunately there is no such thing as a ‘quick fix’ in fitness and health.
