Perhaps the two most important words in programming are: it depends. We often focus on the exercise or structure, forgetting about the context. But the context is what makes or breaks training. On this week's GAINcast we look at finding context in training.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/06/gaincast-episode-245-it-depends/

Further reading

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

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• We covered this topic a little on our last episode, GAINcast 244, when discussing coloring outside the lines.
• For highlights from this year's GAIN, listen to our recap on HMMR Podcast 276. You can watch Vern's keynote lecture for free here.
• For some specific examples of how to put technique in context, read our articles dissecting the various starting techniques of 6 world class shot putters and finding your own technique.