GAINcast with Vern Gambetta

There are some basic questions out there that are difficult to answer, such as what limits human running speed. As technology advances, scientists can better study and start to answer this and other simple questions like what makes one athlete faster than another. Dr. Peter Weyand has spent decades researching locomotion on both animals and humans. His work with elite sprinters has brought some interesting conclusions and is driving the field forward. On this episode of the GAINcast he joins us to discuss his research and its practical implications. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/11/gaincast-episode-89-how-speed-happens-with-peter-weyand/

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Norwegian coach and researcher Ola Eriksrud is a master at creating innovative testing portfolios. What sets his testing apart is not just what he tests, but how the tests fit into the broader training process. Testing is just the first layer in the process and in order for the test to be helpful, information learned from testing has to be actionable. On this episode of the podcast Eriksrud walks us through some of his approach to testing and also discusses various aspects of coordination such as dynamic postural control, core training, and hamstrings. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/10/gaincast-episode-88-after-the-test-with-ola-eriksrud/

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Norwegian coach and researcher Ola Eriksrud is a master at creating innovative testing portfolios. What sets his testing apart is not just what he tests, but how the tests fit into the broader training process. Testing is just the first layer in the process and in order for the test to be helpful, information learned from testing has to be actionable. On this episode of the podcast Eriksrud walks us through some of his approach to testing and also discusses various aspects of coordination such as dynamic postural control, core training, and hamstrings. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/10/gaincast-episode-88-after-the-test-with-ola-eriksrud/

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Listeners often ask what books are on our shelf, so on this week's episode we discuss what books we have read recently and what coaches can take away from them. We cover more than 20 titles that will be sure to add a few new books to your reading list. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/10/gaincast-episode-87-what-were-reading/

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Listeners often ask what books are on our shelf, so on this week's episode we discuss what books we have read recently and what coaches can take away from them. We cover more than 20 titles that will be sure to add a few new books to your reading list. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/10/gaincast-episode-87-what-were-reading/

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Few track and field coaches have put together as diverse a resume as Jerry Clayton. The University of Michigan head coach has coached 16 NCAA champions across nearly every field event, including a world champion in the high jump and multiple Olympians in the throws. The key to Clayton's success is to focus less on the minutia of technique and more on getting athletes to feel the movement. On this episode of the podcast Clayton walks us through his approach to develop technique and strength. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/10/gaincast-episode-86-forget-technique-with-jerry-clayton/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

Few track and field coaches have put together as diverse a resume as Jerry Clayton. The University of Michigan head coach has coached 16 NCAA champions across nearly every field event, including a world champion in the high jump and multiple Olympians in the throws. The key to Clayton's success is to focus less on the minutia of technique and more on getting athletes to feel the movement. On this episode of the podcast Clayton walks us through his approach to develop technique and strength. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/10/gaincast-episode-86-forget-technique-with-jerry-clayton/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

We often talk about the importance of the basics on the GAINcast, but what exactly are "the basics"? And how do we implement them and keep them an integral part of training? On this episode we share some best practices on the topic and practical examples of how coaches can keep the basics as the central pillar supporting their program. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/10/gaincast-episode-85-implementing-the-basics/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

We often talk about the importance of the basics on the GAINcast, but what exactly are "the basics"? And how do we implement them and keep them an integral part of training? On this episode we share some best practices on the topic and practical examples of how coaches can keep the basics as the central pillar supporting their program. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/10/gaincast-episode-85-implementing-the-basics/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. HMMR Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, online hangouts with experts, and webinars. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

The recent documentary Icarus took an in-depth look at the recent Russian doping scandal through the lens of a relationship with the mastermind of the doping plan Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov. As controversy enveloped his Rodchenkov's life, director Bryan Fogel was drawn to the center of the storm and we get an inside look at how far athletes go to beat the system. On this week's episode we take a break from talking about training to discuss the film and the current state of doping and anti-doping. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/09/gaincast-episode-84-icarus/

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