Guest author Devan McConnell tackles the trendy topic of monitoring and analytics in sports, listing his top 3 reasons for monitoring his hockey athletes, and some practical low-cost solutions for coaches on a budget.
Read MoreResilience, determination, grit, a “never-say-die” attitude—all attempt to describe the intangible qualities that produce mental toughness, or MT, in an athlete. Guest contributor Tyler Christiansen of the NSCA helps Coach Jace define this tricky "X-factor" that coaches look for, and how athletes can develop it.
Read MoreWe all know that a proper diet is important, but how do we calibrate diet needs specifically to our own workout and training goals? How do we make sure we are putting the right fuel into our bodies—and how do we decide the right amount? In this second installment from Volt's resident nutrition expert Mike Bewley, he outlines 3 key takeaways for developing lean muscle mass without excessive weight gain.
Read MoreProgramming Olympic lifts into your sport performance training plan is a no-brainer—but what about partial lifts? Guest author Doug Berninger of the NSCA unpacks the risks and rewards associated with partial Olympic lifts, when to program them, and why.
Read MoreWhat can other athletes take away from strongman training? Guest author and competitive strongman and powerlifter Matt Falk shows how the carryover from strongman-style lifting to improved athletic performance is, pardon the pun, stronger than you might think..
Read MoreThat guy doing nothing but bicep curls and crunches in the weight room? He's on his merry way to developing "Bro Shoulders." But this doesn't have to be your fate. Dr. Adam Shildmyer talks upper-back and shoulder mobility, and how you can avoid the horrendous performance losses caused by Bro Shoulders.
Read MoreWe couldn’t be more excited to announce our new partnership with the National Strength and Conditioning Association! Volt Co-Founder/CEO Dan Giuliani takes to the blog today to elaborate on this important relationship, and what it means for the future of Volt and the S&C industry.
Read MoreLook at any pro volleyball player—male or female—and you’ll see some serious muscle. Ask them where they built the skills to go pro, and they’ll tell you: in the weight room. Coach Christye dives into the top 3 reasons volleyball athletes, even the youngest players, should be hitting the weights to improve their game.
Read MoreIn this second installment in my two-part series on bonking during competition, I finally stop whining about how marathons suck and actually give some concrete tips to help you avoid the dreaded Wall.
Read MoreTexas A&M University Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance Podcast featured Volt Athletics Co-Founder, Dan Giuliani on May 22nd. The Huffines Institute’s mission is to facilitate research, application, and communication between sports scientists, practitioners, and the world.
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