GAINcast with Vern Gambetta

How far can we take the human body? Can we break two hours in the marathon? Or will Usain Bolt's records ever fall? Dr. Michael Joyner of the Mayo Clinic has spent his career asking that very question. On this week's episode of the GAINcast, Dr. Joyner joins us to discuss the limits of human performance, what training and sports science need to improve upon to take us there, and more. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/04/gaincast-episode-59-take-it-to-the-limit-with-dr-michael-joyner/

Don't miss out on our upcoming seminar in London with John Kiely and Martin Bingisser on May 20. We will cover periodization, planning, and performance with a fresh new perspective. Sign up now at www.hmmrmedia.com

Most episodes are dedicated to the questions we are currently confronting, but this episode we've asked listeners what is on their mind and address several listener questions on topics like creating buy-in to athletic development, keeping an open mind as a coach, velocity-based training and more. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/03/gaincast-episode-58-qa/

The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN. Join us from June 13 to 17 in Houston for GAIN X. Learn more and sign up at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/

Most episodes are dedicated to the questions we are currently confronting, but this episode we've asked listeners what is on their mind and address several listener questions on topics like creating buy-in to athletic development, keeping an open mind as a coach, velocity-based training and more. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/03/gaincast-episode-58-qa/

The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN. Join us from June 13 to 17 in Houston for GAIN X. Learn more and sign up at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/

After a string of more hospitalized athletes, CBS took a look recently at the problems across collegiate strength and conditioning. Their findings point to certification as the problem. Certification is not the problem. The problem is deeper and requires us to analyze and define what our role as a coach is. On this week's episode Vern discusses the issues with the profession and current certification programs, as well as how coaches education programs can be improved to address this. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/03/gaincast-episode-57-the-strength-coach-the-way-of-the-dinosaur/

The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN. Join us from June 13 to 17 in Houston for GAIN X. Learn more and sign up at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/

After a string of more hospitalized athletes, CBS took a look recently at the problems across collegiate strength and conditioning. Their findings point to certification as the problem. Certification is not the problem. The problem is deeper and requires us to analyze and define what our role as a coach is. On this week's episode Vern discusses the issues with the profession and current certification programs, as well as how coaches education programs can be improved to address this. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/03/gaincast-episode-57-the-strength-coach-the-way-of-the-dinosaur/

The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN. Join us from June 13 to 17 in Houston for GAIN X. Learn more and sign up at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/

As coaches, the competition season is our test. Did we get our athletes ready for the big competition? On this episode Vern talks about strategies and best practices for helping your athletes peak and get ready when it counts. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/03/gaincast-56-peaking-and-getting-ready/

Want to learn more about planning? John Martin Bingisser and John Kiely four an upcoming seminar on periodization and planning strategies in London on May 20. Learn more and sign up at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/events/london-2017/

As coaches, the competition season is our test. Did we get our athletes ready for the big competition? On this episode Vern talks about strategies and best practices for helping your athletes peak and get ready when it counts. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/03/gaincast-56-peaking-and-getting-ready/

Want to learn more about planning? John Martin Bingisser and John Kiely four an upcoming seminar on periodization and planning strategies in London on May 20. Learn more and sign up at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/store/events/london-2017/

Technical models are often what we turn to when we develop an athlete's technique. How do we develop models? And how do we adapt them to the athlete? On this week's episode Vern looks at how technical models fit into training and what steps coaches need to take to get the most out of them. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/03/gaincast-episode-54-technical-models/

The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN. Join us from June 13 to 17 in Houston for GAIN X. Learn more and sign up at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/

Technical models are often what we turn to when we develop an athlete's technique. How do we develop models? And how do we adapt them to the athlete? On this week's episode Vern looks at how technical models fit into training and what steps coaches need to take to get the most out of them. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/03/gaincast-episode-54-technical-models/

The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN. Join us from June 13 to 17 in Houston for GAIN X. Learn more and sign up at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/

Recently Martin published an article on HMMR Media discussing the role of specific strength exercises in team sports. Contrary to what many people thing, finding the solution to this topic is not about simply putting work into different categories in training. Good training is about making sure each element is on target, no matter its category. On this episode we talk about how to stay on target and how we often ignore on field training as a means of physical preparation. For links and more information about this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/03/gaincast-episode-54-on-target/

The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN. Join us from June 13 to 17 in Houston for GAIN X. Learn more and sign up at http://www.thegainnetwork.com/