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Strong legs are a critical factor in nearly every sport. And as the legs are involved in so many types of movements, there are many ways to train them too, both traditional and non-traditional. Some debates online recently have been critical of different training methods, so we thought it would be good to lay out our approach. On this episode we talk about how and why we use various training methods for legs, and how we progress and combine the methods. We cover single-leg exercises, single-leg squats, squats, lunges, leg circuits, injury prevention, multi-directional movements, and many more aspects of training the legs. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-146-leg-day/

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When you arrive in a new situation, there can be a bit of culture shock. Even more so when it is half way around the world. Nick Hill did just that when he accepted a job to teach and coach in Chile several years ago. Throughout the journey he learned several things about getting athletes on board with your approach and developing a culture around it. That served him well in his recent return back to England as the head of athletic development at the Stowe School in England. On this episode we leverage that experience in a discussion about the process of change, how long it takes, and how it works. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-145-culture-shock-with-nick-hill/

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When you arrive in a new situation, there can be a bit of culture shock. Even more so when it is half way around the world. Nick Hill did just that when he accepted a job to teach and coach in Chile several years ago. Throughout the journey he learned several things about getting athletes on board with your approach and developing a culture around it. That served him well in his recent return back to England as the head of athletic development at the Stowe School in England. On this episode we leverage that experience in a discussion about the process of change, how long it takes, and how it works. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-145-culture-shock-with-nick-hill/

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When you watch the Olympics it is easy to see all see the athlete performances on television. But what we don't see is the logistical work required to help get the most out of the athletes on the biggest day of their careers. Support teams start planning years in advance to make sure that athletes have optimal lodging, food, and training facilities in their final hours before competition. On this week's episode we are joined by strength coach Tracy Fober and high performance chef Megan Chacosky from US Ski & Snowboqard to talk about the steps required to bring their high performance support system to PyeongChang, and how to get non-traditional sports to buy into the high performance culture. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-144-inside-the-games-with-us-ski-snowboard/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's focus is on culture. Stay tuned for podcasts, articles, and videos on the topic from a wide range of coaches throughout March. Join now so you don't miss out on everything, including our March 15th member hangout.

When you watch the Olympics it is easy to see all see the athlete performances on television. But what we don't see is the logistical work required to help get the most out of the athletes on the biggest day of their careers. Support teams start planning years in advance to make sure that athletes have optimal lodging, food, and training facilities in their final hours before competition. On this week's episode we are joined by strength coach Tracy Fober and high performance chef Megan Chacosky from US Ski & Snowboqard to talk about the steps required to bring their high performance support system to PyeongChang, and how to get non-traditional sports to buy into the high performance culture. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-144-inside-the-games-with-us-ski-snowboard/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's focus is on culture. Stay tuned for podcasts, articles, and videos on the topic from a wide range of coaches throughout March. Join now so you don't miss out on everything, including our March 15th member hangout.

Our mailbag is full again and on this week's episode we take time to answer listener questions on a variety of topics. Tune in to hear our advice to our younger selves, thoughts on sequencing training, coaches education, training the weight throw, the placebo effect, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-143-more-questions-more-answers/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's focus is on transfer of training. Stay tuned for podcasts, articles, and videos on the topic from a wide range of coaches throughout February. Join now so you don't miss out.

Our mailbag is full again and on this week's episode we take time to answer listener questions on a variety of topics. Tune in to hear our advice to our younger selves, thoughts on sequencing training, coaches education, training the weight throw, the placebo effect, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-143-more-questions-more-answers/

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Formalized coaching education and certification has been around for a long time, but as sport evolves so has the education structures that support it. On this week's podcast we've got a roundtable discussion with several track and field organizations to look at what changes are on the horizon for coaches education. Joining us are Mike Turk (USATF Coaches Education Executive Committee), Carrie Lane (USTFCCCA Track and Field Academy Instructor), and Darren Ritchie (Scottish Athletics Heading of Coaching Development). For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-142-the-coachs-classroom/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's focus is on transfer of training. Stay tuned for podcasts, articles, and videos on the topic from a wide range of coaches throughout February. Join now so you don't miss out.

Formalized coaching education and certification has been around for a long time, but as sport evolves so has the education structures that support it. On this week's podcast we've got a roundtable discussion with several track and field organizations to look at what changes are on the horizon for coaches education. Joining us are Mike Turk (USATF Coaches Education Executive Committee), Carrie Lane (USTFCCCA Track and Field Academy Instructor), and Darren Ritchie (Scottish Athletics Heading of Coaching Development). For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-142-the-coachs-classroom/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's focus is on transfer of training. Stay tuned for podcasts, articles, and videos on the topic from a wide range of coaches throughout February. Join now so you don't miss out.

In a complex sport like judo, it can be hard to define what type of strength training will transfer onto the mat. A former fighter himself, Allan Macdonald now is the lead strength and conditioning coach for British Judo where he is tasked with that exact task. On this week's podcast he discusses the complexity of and search for transfer, the role of specific strength in judo training, and examples of exercise design and progression. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-141-the-judoka-with-allan-macdonald/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Plus members receive exclusive benefits like our monthly sports science newsletter, articles and online hangouts. This month's focus is on transfer of training. Stay tuned for podcasts, articles, and videos on the topic from a wide range of coaches throughout February. Join now so you don't miss out.