Every few months we take a look back at all the short topics we've wanted to cover but haven't had the time. Well, now’s the time. On this episode we take a quick look a several diverse topics. We start off by discussing categorical thinking and its impact on velocity based training, energy systems, and other areas of training. Then we look at genetic testing, training speed, EMGs, FMS, and several other topics. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/08/gaincast-episode-77-more-odds-and-ends/

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. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/06/gain-swimming-2017-join-us-in-september/

Every few months we take a look back at all the short topics we've wanted to cover but haven't had the time. Well, now’s the time. On this episode we take a quick look a several diverse topics. We start off by discussing categorical thinking and its impact on velocity based training, energy systems, and other areas of training. Then we look at genetic testing, training speed, EMGs, FMS, and several other topics. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/08/gaincast-episode-77-more-odds-and-ends/

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. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/06/gain-swimming-2017-join-us-in-september/

As the saying goes, you cannot build a strong house without a solid foundation. With pre-season training on the horizon for many sports, we take a look at what that foundation should look like, how it is trained, where it fits into the plan, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/08/gaincast-episode-76-foundation-training/

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. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/06/gain-swimming-2017-join-us-in-september/

As the saying goes, you cannot build a strong house without a solid foundation. With pre-season training on the horizon for many sports, we take a look at what that foundation should look like, how it is trained, where it fits into the plan, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/08/gaincast-episode-76-foundation-training/

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. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/06/gain-swimming-2017-join-us-in-september/

In nearly 30 years as head swim coach at the University of Michigan, Jim Richardson develop a powerhouse. Much of that success came from one thing: asking questions. On this week GAINcast we sit down with coach Richardson and hear how asking question led him to become a better coach, to rethink the athletic development of his athletes, to reduce injuries, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/07/gaincast-episode-75-ask-more-tell-less-with-jim-richardson/

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. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/06/gain-swimming-2017-join-us-in-september/

In nearly 30 years as head swim coach at the University of Michigan, Jim Richardson develop a powerhouse. Much of that success came from one thing: asking questions. On this week GAINcast we sit down with coach Richardson and hear how asking question led him to become a better coach, to rethink the athletic development of his athletes, to reduce injuries, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/07/gaincast-episode-75-ask-more-tell-less-with-jim-richardson/

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. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/06/gain-swimming-2017-join-us-in-september/

The information age has brought access to loads of information, but more information can sometimes just make it harder to find something of value. Coaches need a filter to sift through the information. On this episode of the GAINCast we discuss tools and shortcuts we use to evaluate information online. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/07/gaincast-epiosde-74-whats-your-filter/

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. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/06/gain-swimming-2017-join-us-in-september/

The information age has brought access to loads of information, but more information can sometimes just make it harder to find something of value. Coaches need a filter to sift through the information. On this episode of the GAINCast we discuss tools and shortcuts we use to evaluate information online. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at:http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/07/gaincast-epiosde-74-whats-your-filter/

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. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/06/gain-swimming-2017-join-us-in-september/

Everyone talks about staying in the moment, but few people say how easy it is to fall out of it. Recently the HMMR Podcast discussed how athletes can avoid distractions in training. Coaches can face even more distractions and, as they are not playing the game, it can be even harder to stay present. On this episode of the GAINcast we look at how coaches can help stay present. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/07/gaincast-episode-73-being-present/

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. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://thegainnetwork.com/swimming/

Everyone talks about staying in the moment, but few people say how easy it is to fall out of it. Recently the HMMR Podcast discussed how athletes can avoid distractions in training. Coaches can face even more distractions and, as they are not playing the game, it can be even harder to stay present. On this episode of the GAINcast we look at how coaches can help stay present. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/07/gaincast-episode-73-being-present/

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. Of particular interest is our most recent webinar on lifting for runners. Learn more at http://www.hmmrmedia.com/

GAIN Swimming will take place from September 8-10. Learn more at http://thegainnetwork.com/swimming/