S3E25: REWIND - Sprinting & Athlete Development: Insights & Applications from 6 World-Experts

Season 3, Episode 24

Dr. Bubbs interviews expert coaches, practitioners and researchers on all things sprinting. Dr. Jas Randhawa and Jason Hettler from renowned Altis share insights on training philosophy, fundamentals and the power of observation. The ‘Sprint Coach’ Derek Hansen talks differences in stride length vs. frequency and why off-season training is crucial for injury prevention. Dr. Chris Bellon PhD shares the ‘Big 4’ tenets of acceleration, strength coach Clance Laylor explains why sprinting is so beneficial in pro hockey players, and Prof. Paul Laursen PhD talks HIIT training and the different types you can aim for in athletes and clients.

Episode Summary:

-       Altis – Dr. Jas Randhawa & Jason Hettler S1E5 – 4:00

-       Derek Hansen S1E40 – 17:00

-       Chris Bellon S2E42 – 30:00

-       Clance Laylor S1E23 – 41:00

-       Prof Paul Laursen S2E37– 49:00

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S3E10: Priority Management, Personal Mastery & Moving Away from Distraction w/ Dr. Greg Wells PhD

Season 3, Episode 10

Dr. Bubbs interviews expert Dr. Greg Wells PhD, renowned sport scientist, author, broadcaster and speaker. In this episode, Dr. Wells talks about the biggest lessons learned – through success or failure – during his time in elite sport, the importance of fundamentals and consistency in achieving excellence.

Summary of Episode

6:30 – Lessons learned as the director of sport science

10:00 – Importance of fundamentals in high performance

16:30 -  Moving from distraction to focus

20:15 – Personal Mastery - Morning

26:30 – Priority management not time management

29:30 - Personal Mastery – Evening

34:00 – ‘Superbodies’ Segments at Olympics

40:30 – Where will the next greatest gains in athlete performance come from?

Link to Greg’s Book

The Focus Effect

About Dr. Greg Wells PhD

Dr. Greg Wells PhD is a scientist, human performance expert and the bestselling author of Superbodies, The Ripple Effect, and his most recent book, The Focus Effect. Greg’s work highlights how the best in the world maximize their energy, grow their performance daily and elevate their longevity. Learn more at DrGregWells.com.

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S3E4: Training Wisdom, Periodization & The Cardinal Rule w/ Dr. Dan Cleather PhD

Season 3, Episode 4

Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Dan Cleather PhD to discuss all things strength and conditioning. In this episode, Dan outlines the most common mistakes trainers, clients and athletes make in training, the problem with conventional guidelines for training intensity, and the value of starting a program small. He’ll also share his preference for wave loading, the value of autoregulation, why it’s important to leave sessions feeling better than when you started, his MOST important “cardinal rule” of training, as well as insights from years working in the trenches. This episode is loaded with evidence-based insights and wisdom from Dr. Cleather! 

Summary of This Episode

2:30 – Cardinal rule of training

3:45 – Is it necessary to use loads greater than 85% to increase strength?

6:45 – Russian vs. Western training prescription

8:00 – Importance of starting light for beginners and experts

9:15 – Intense loads and elite training environments – too much of a good thing?

10:00 – Wave loading and ideal progression strategies

18:25 – What is autoregulation? How it can impact training progression

21:15 – Moving sub-maximal vs. maximal weights fast – which is best?

24:20 – Importance of technical skill in coaching

Link to Dan’s Book

The Little Black Book of Training Wisdom

About Dr. Dan Cleather PhD

Dr. Dan Cleather PhD is a strength coach, educator and scientist. Dan has worked with the English Institute for Sport, as well as World and Olympic champions in track and field athletics, rowing, canoeing and rugby. He is currently Programme Director of the MSc in Strength and Conditioning at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Follow Dan on Twitter @dr_jump_uk.

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