Redefine Strength

Episode 18 - Do we know what we think we know? Misconceptions and Misused Language in Strength

The conversation delves into the evolution of strength training, the importance of understanding its history, and the impact of language and terminology on coaching and athlete development. It also explores the misconceptions and evolution of training methods, such as the conjugate method and linear periodisation, and the significance of understanding the purpose and principles of different training protocols. The conversation delves into the complexities of periodisation, training methodologies, and the evolving understanding of strength training. It also explores the impact of language, critical thinking, and the role of AI in coaching and education. Takeaways * Evolution of strength training * Importance of understanding training history and language * Misconceptions and evolution of training methods * Understanding the purpose and principles of training protocols Periodisation complexities * Understanding training methodologies * The role of language and critical thinking * AI in coaching and education Chapters * 00:00 Understanding the Purpose and Principles of Training Protocols * 33:26 The Complexity of Periodisation and Training Methodologies * 47:39 The Impact of AI in Coaching and Education

Episode 17 - Coaching Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Lifters

The conversation covers the progression of lifters from novice to advanced, emphasising the importance of dosage and specificity in training. It also explores the transition from simple to complex training systems, highlighting the need for strategic programming and the impact of variations in training. The conversation delves into the challenges of training for a long-term career in powerlifting, discussing the diminishing returns over time and the need to adapt training strategies for different age groups. It also explores the coaching differences between novice, intermediate, and advanced lifters, focusing on the evolving relationship between coach and athlete as experience and autonomy increase. Takeaways * Progression from novice to advanced lifters * Importance of dosage and specificity in training * Transitioning from simple to complex training systems Training for Long-Term Career * Coaching Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Lifters

Episode 16 - Health Vs Performance, With Special Guest Hannah Altman

In this episode, we sit down with special guest Hannah Altman to discuss training for health vs training for performance.

Episode 15 Special Guest - Chris Seville, Juggling life as a Father, Physio, Business Owner and National Powerlifting Champion

In this episode we sit down with Chris Seville form Healthy Bodies Physiotherapy.

Episode 14 - Athlete Spotlight: Cindy Zeng

In this episode, we sit down with Cindy and discuss her journey in the sport of Powerlifting so far.