The Training Arc

Building off of our last episode where we discuss the basics of program design for hypertrophy, here we focus on programming for building strength.

From defining what exactly strength means and how that can change your approach, zooming out and looking at your macro cycle (year of training) to help decide what your meso cycles (“block” of training; ~4-8 weeks) will look like, the skill of heavy lifting, all the way to navigating the mental side of it all, this episodes covers it.

After listening to this episode, you should have a good place to start in designing your own program; however, if you want to expedite that process, eliminate over thinking, and maximize your learning and growth, don't hesitate to reach out to us to explore 1-on-1 coaching opportunities!

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Jake Remmert, PhD(c): [social media]⁠ ⁠ ⁠instagram.com/jake.datadrivenstrength⁠⁠ [coaching] ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

Colby Sousa, PhD: [social media]⁠ ⁠ ⁠instagram.com/colby.sousa⁠⁠ [coaching]⁠ ⁠ ⁠strongerbyscience.com/coaching⁠⁠

We have all heard of the saying that goes: "fail to plan, plan to fail" and this can be quite accurate for training in the gym.

While you may be able to get away with "doing whatever feels right", that can only take you so far. Plus, if you want to increase your chances of success, putting in some effort on the front end can go a long way.

When it comes to designing a training program, as with most things related to training, there are a LOT of things to consider. For the sake of keeping it simple, we focus on the main points to touch upon in order to build a solid foundation.

From having a clear goal, deciding what training split/weekly set up to choose, and discussing the main variables such as frequency, volume and intensity.

After listening to this episode, you should have a good place to start in designing your own program; however, if you want to expedite that process, eliminate over thinking, and maximize your learning and growth, don't hesitate to reach out to us to explore 1-on-1 coaching opportunities!

Colby is left alone while Jake does real science and data collection as he gets closer to finishing his PhD. After a few hours of crying, Colby finally pulls himself together enough to embark on another filler episode journey.

Trust me, we get it; there is just so much information out there on social media and at times, it can be over/underwhelming.

This may be especially true if you are new to the health and fitness world and you find yourself unsure of who to trust and how to find "good" information in the first place.

Even if you have been in the game for a while, maybe you still haven't found the right home online or continue to struggle with traversing the vast landscape.

In this episode, we talk about how to navigate the fitness content on social media; from how to find good content creators, the importance of critical thinking (as a consumer and creator), and even some advice for those creating content as that itself can be quite difficult.

With the New Year now in full swing, we hope that your goals are off to a

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Happy new year🥳🎆

In this episode, we reflect on the year 2024. With this honest

In this episode, Jake flies solo to discuss a mindset framework that has enabled him to find success with bodybuilding contest prep and afterward. Join us on the journey of The Training Arc!

Colby Sousa, PhD:

[social media] 

instagram.com/colby.sousa⁠

[coaching] 

strongerbyscience.com/coaching⁠

Jake Remmert, PhD(c):

[social media] 

instagram.com/jake.datadrivenstrength⁠

[coaching]

https://www.jakeremmert.com/

In this episode, we hear Jake reflect on his first bodybuilding season