Episode 64

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22nd Aug 2023

Ep. 64: Q & A - The Difference Between Strength Training & Training For Sport

In this week's Q & A, John and Chris explain the difference between Strength Training and Training for Sport. As coaches our job is to help athletes prepare for their sport; not pursue their powerlifting and bodybuilding goals. Although there's a time and place for strength under a bar, those numbers aren't the objective.... The objective is for us to develop them into absolute units who dominate on the field. As coaches we've collectively failed these athletes. We need to fix this and do right by our athletes.

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The Starting Block Podcast
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At The Starting Block Podcast, we want to give you, THE ATHLETE, THE COACH & THE PARENT the tools to WIN both on and off the field. Our team brings over 65+ years of combined experience in Athletics, Fitness and Sports Medicine. Our mission is to help you win and build our communities by passing on our knowledge & experiences, as well as that of our colleagues across the world. Our areas of expertise include: strength training, rehabilitation from injuries, power & speed development, nutrition as well as the mental/spiritual side of athletics.