Interesting Things to Read & Listen
Over the last few weeks I’ve stumbled on couple great sources of information and I wanted to share in the case you missed it.
Frans Bosch Book Review – Strength Training and Coordination: An Integrative Approach
Last week I finished reading the new Frans Bosch book, and I must admit that it was a hard read. I love the books that question my understanding and the models I use to understand things.
100 Exercises You Can Do With a 10-Pound Dumbbell
Don’t underestimate a 10-pound dumbbell. They can challenge your body in an entirely new way, especially if you’re used to lifting heavy. Lighter weights target the small muscles that stabilize your joints—muscles …
32 Weight Plate Exercises
In the video below, B.J. Gaddour demos 32 ways to use plates sans bar. He shows how to build total-body muscle and strength by chopping,…
What Do You Need to Know as a Sport Scientist Besides Sport Science [Addendum]
In 2014 I wrote an article with the same title and it has recently (in 2016) got a really good reception by the readers and fellow sport scientist.
The Best of Complementary Training in 2015
I know that the New Year is behind us and that these types of blog post should be done in late December, but due my relocation to Adelaide, Australia I had to postpone it till February.
Agile Periodization Manifesto – Part 2
In this installment I will cover the second major cycle called “sprint”, it’s sub-components and two major principles: embedded testing and minimal viable product.
Agile Periodization Manifesto – Part 1
This article is my attempt to create workable principles and guidelines of Agile Periodization. I have written extensively about the idea …
Thoughts on Managing Risk in Performance Programs
Thoughts on Managing Risk in Performance Programs Following up with Agile theme, I had couple of thoughts crossed my mind recently and they involve some of the ideas from Nassim Taleb on risk-management. Hopefully you ar…
Velocity Based Strength Training Q&A
I have recently done a Q&A session with Christian Bosse, who is strength and conditioning coach at National Olympic Committee in Netherlands, on the topic of VBT (Velocity Based Training).
