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- Acute To Chronic Workload Training Mistake
In this episode we discuss acute to chronic workload monitoring during training and with teams/athletes....keep reading
- The Need For Global Learning
Specialization is becoming extremely sought after these days. In my opinion, the pendulum has started to swing a little too far into the "specialist" realm. While specialization is certainly needed in life, healthcare, and certain aspects of sports. I feel that the need for everyone to be a particular "specialist" has been a little bit over glorified. Now before everyone get's their noses curled up, let me explain....keep reading
- Download Page is Up and Running!
I've never been accused of being a computer genius but I've finally figured out how to turn the audio interviews into download(able) files for your mp3 or iPod. The 'Download Page' link has been added under the Audio/Video Library Category on the Left navigation panel just for future reference. All future interviews will go directly to this page for your convenience....keep reading
- Athlete Autonomy and Self-Discovery: Are We Coaching Our Athletes Too Much?
The sights and sounds of organized group training fascinate us. Whether from military drills or choreographed Broadway shows, we attach value to seeing lots of athletes moving at once, doing the same activities and making noise. Many coaches believe that team training, especially if organized in an overly regimented fashion, will lead to more profound training adaptations. Watching and counting every repetition, yelling cues and instructions whenever possible, is considered exceptional, energetic coaching. However, are athletes actually benefitting from such overt instruction and monitoring?...keep reading
- Factors Affecting Placebo
Mention the word placebo and many healthcare providers start to run or think failure. However, its well known that placebo may also augment results....keep reading
- FREE CHARITY THANKSGIVING BOOTCAMP - Lamour Training Systems
For any of you in the Greensboro NC area, just a heads up. Jimmy Lamour and his wife are putting on a charity bootcamp Thursday, Nov 22. Jimmy is a great guy, and freak of nature athlete (that's a compliment). You may learn a few things and have a great time while supporting a worthy cause....keep reading