July 26, 2017

3 Reasons You Need to Provide Your Female Athletes with Quality Training

July 26, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Christye Estes

Female participation in sports in America has skyrocketed since the 1970s. But what about participation in strength training programs? If you're not providing quality strength and conditioning for your female athletes, here are 3 reasons why you should. Nearly half of all Volt teams are female, so we asked some Volt coaches to share firsthand what quality training has done for their female athletes. Read on to learn more.

June 29, 2017

Myth-Busters: "Mental Toughness is Built in the Gym!"

June 29, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Jace Derwin

In our Myth-Busters series, we're shedding light on popular training myths that can actually hurt your athletic performance. Today we're tackling the topic of mental toughness, and the best way coaches can help their athletes develop a determined mindset.

June 25, 2017

New Volt Update

June 25, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Christye Estes

In our latest update, we’ve created a revamped, seamless workout experience. We want to help you be efficient in the weight room, so we’ve given you a quick workout overview, along with a more detailed set-by-set outline, to see exactly what each training session has in store.

June 21, 2017

3 Performance Habits You Need To Do Daily

June 21, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Jace Derwin

It's sometimes easy to find good reasons to take some time away from training. But vacation or your daily routine doesn’t have to derail your athletic performance. To get the most out of your down time without allowing your performance to slip too far off-track, practice good habits that can help you get a head start after the holidays. Prevent poor performance on the field with these 3 good habits that help keep your body finely tuned—even when you’re on break.

June 07, 2017

The Importance of a Flexible Training Program

June 07, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Christye Estes

If you want to train athletes safely and effectively for performance, your program MUST be flexible. This is why static programs just don't work for athletes. Period. Volt Advisory Board members Patrick McHenry and Mike Nitka weigh in on the importance of a dynamic, nimble training program, and why rigid, off-the-shelf plans just don't cut it.

June 06, 2017

New Volt Feature: Periodization

June 06, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Christye Estes

Here at Volt HQ we are continually using feedback from the Volt Family to fuel new innovations in Volt’s intelligent training technology. We’ve recently made an update to the Volt app that we think you’re going to love!

May 24, 2017

Myth-Busters: "Do Sprints AFTER Practice to Get Faster!"

May 24, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Jace Derwin

While "punishment conditioning" after practice can be great for team bonding, saving your sprint work 'til the end of the day may not be helping you or your athletes get faster. Read on to learn about this popular training myth and the truth about timing your speed development.

May 17, 2017

Pro Tip: Track Your Rest

May 17, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Jace Derwin

Believe it or not, one of the most important training variables in your workout is REST. The amount of rest helps dictate what adaptation your body makes, and should NOT be the same for every type of exercise. Here’s a quick primer on how rest time should vary.

May 03, 2017

3 Rules for Testing Your Athletes

May 03, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Christye Estes

Testing your athletes is crucial for implementing a successful strength and conditioning program. After all, how else will you know if your program is working?! But to obtain the most accurate and objective data, there are a few important rules to follow. Coach Christye explains the 3 most important rules to remember when testing your athletes, to help you get the most out of your data.

April 27, 2017

5 Tips to Break Through Losing Streaks

April 27, 2017/ Volt HQ/ Brandyn Fisher, PhD

Every athlete will go through a period when they find themselves in a slump. Vince Spadea once lost 21 straight matches on the pro tour. Aratxa Rus lost in the first round in 17 straight tournaments at one point in her career (ouch!). So how do you break out of this losing trend? Guest author, Brandyn Fisher, PhD., provides some sports psychology insights on how to overcome a losing streak.

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