{"id":2448,"date":"2023-10-19T16:47:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T16:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/?p=2448"},"modified":"2023-10-26T17:55:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T17:55:42","slug":"feed-the-cats-with-tony-holler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/feed-the-cats-with-tony-holler\/","title":{"rendered":"Feed the Cats: Speed Training with Tony Holler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2134534\/13807879-feed-the-cats-speed-training-with-tony-holler.mp3?download=true\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wondered if there\u2019s a secret to unlocking unparalleled speed in athletes? Dive into our latest episode where we sit down with Tony Holler, the mastermind behind the revolutionary \u201cFeed the Cats\u201d program and author of \u201cTired is the Enemy\u201d. With over 40 years in the track and field arena, Tony challenges traditional training methods, emphasizing quality over quantity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the philosophy that has reshaped training regimens and led countless athletes to success. Whether you\u2019re an aspiring athlete, a coach, or just a sports enthusiast, this is one conversation you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Speed is truly the tide that lifts all boats.<\/p>\n<cite>Tony Holler<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline Summary:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"02\" data-seconds=\"00\">02:00<\/a><span>Tony Holler\u2019s Coaching Philosophy and Journey.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"03\" data-seconds=\"46\">03:46<\/a><span>Origins and Impact of \u201cFeed the Cats\u201d and Coaching Approach.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"14\" data-seconds=\"11\">14:11<\/a><span>Record, Rank, and Publish Philosophy.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"27\" data-seconds=\"34\">27:34<\/a><span>Essentialism in Training.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"30\" data-seconds=\"47\">30:47<\/a><span>Benefits of the Atomic Workout in Various Sports.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"33\" data-seconds=\"26\">33:26<\/a><span>Speed as a Universal Enhancer.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feed the Cats Approach<\/strong>: Tony Holler introduces the \u201cFeed the Cats\u201d approach, which emphasizes the importance of prioritizing speed in training and avoiding over-conditioning. This approach focuses on keeping athletes fresh and prioritizing their health and speed over exhaustive training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Essentialism in Training<\/strong>: Tony draws a parallel between effective training and the concept of essentialism. The idea is to focus on what\u2019s truly essential in training, cutting out unnecessary practices, and ensuring that every aspect of training serves a purpose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atomic Workout<\/strong>: The \u201cAtomic Workout\u201d is a training regimen that can be completed in 15 minutes, focusing on speed drills and timed sprints. It\u2019s designed to challenge the central nervous system and improve speed and athleticism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Importance of Loving the Training<\/strong>: Tony mentions that athletes perform better when they love their training. This passion and enjoyment can lead to a willingness to push through challenges and perform at one\u2019s best, especially in crucial moments like the fourth quarter of a game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adapting Training Across Sports<\/strong>: James and Josh share anecdotes about how they\u2019ve adapted Tony\u2019s principles for different sports, from cricket to marathon running.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Websites and Links Mentioned:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Strength Matters<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/coachtube.com\/users\/tonyholler\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/coachtube.com\/users\/tonyholler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tony Holler Courses<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Train athleticism away from the sport. And stop trying to reverse engineer the sport itself in training.<\/p>\n<cite>Tony Holler<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Growth actually comes by expanding your comfort zone.<\/p>\n<cite>James Breese<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Show Your Support: Rate and Review Us!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed today\u2019s episode, please consider giving us a 5-star rating and a review on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/strength-matters\/id892406366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apple Podcasts<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support helps us reach more people and bring you even more quality content. Click the link below to rate and review us now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/strength-matters\/id892406366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sit down with Tony Holler, the mastermind behind the revolutionary &#8220;Feed the Cats&#8221; program and author of &#8220;Tired is the Enemy&#8221;. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2449,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[7],"class_list":["post-2448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-training-and-nutrition-show","tag-sponsored"],"authors":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2448"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2448\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2511,"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2448\/revisions\/2511"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}