Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Episode #5 - In-season Training - The Why and The How
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=zW_U2I5lx_g
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Today's Discussion Points:
In-season Training - the Why
It’s possible now to play the same sport year round and in-season training is almost year round
Do you value playing more games or value improving and recovering physically?
“You won’t have to GET ready if you always STAY ready.”
You will atrophy during the season, you give up strength and muscle to play the game. But the goal should be to atrophy the least amount possible, and less than your competitor.
It’s not just missing lifts, it’s the increase in stress, pressure, travel, nutrition on the run, and lack of a routine
The team with their best players playing at the end of the year has the best chance of winning in the postseason
The How
If you stay consistent (x2 week in season) and select the right exercises and intensity you don’t need to worry about getting sore or jeopardizing performance
Soft tissue work, stretch, short warm up, lift a few heavy things, do some single leg and core stuff, go home (30-45 minute workouts)
Drop the volume and duration, keep the intensity high
Minimal Effective Dose! If you do just enough, some athlete may actually make gains in-season
Rules: 1 heavy set, no impact (no jumping or running), no conditioning, don’t skip rolling and stretching
The best conditioning is a well organized practice - John Wooden on Leadership
Book Club recommendation:
Kevin: The Happiness Advantage & Before Happiness by Shawn Archer
Brendon: The Back Mechanic by Stuart McGill
What's coming up next?
CFSC Los Gatos Feb. 27th - CFSC Level 1 Certification | February 27th, 2022 - Los Altos, CA
MBSC winter seminar - Feb 26th & 27th Virtual & In-person
Our other upcoming CFSC events
Contact Us
Website: movement-as-medicine.com
Instagram: instagram.com/MovementAsMedicine
YouTube: youtube.com/user/MovementAsMedicine
Episode #5 - In-season Training - The Why and The How
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=zW_U2I5lx_g
Listen Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movement-as-medicine-podcast/id1606564003?i=1000551934636
Listen Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1poNAnuwq64sWTO8qmgz1I?si=63d70b6187454cff
Today's Discussion Points:
In-season Training - the Why
It’s possible now to play the same sport year round and in-season training is almost year round
Do you value playing more games or value improving and recovering physically?
“You won’t have to GET ready if you always STAY ready.”
You will atrophy during the season, you give up strength and muscle to play the game. But the goal should be to atrophy the least amount possible, and less than your competitor.
It’s not just missing lifts, it’s the increase in stress, pressure, travel, nutrition on the run, and lack of a routine
The team with their best players playing at the end of the year has the best chance of winning in the postseason
The How
If you stay consistent (x2 week in season) and select the right exercises and intensity you don’t need to worry about getting sore or jeopardizing performance
Soft tissue work, stretch, short warm up, lift a few heavy things, do some single leg and core stuff, go home (30-45 minute workouts)
Drop the volume and duration, keep the intensity high
Minimal Effective Dose! If you do just enough, some athlete may actually make gains in-season
Rules: 1 heavy set, no impact (no jumping or running), no conditioning, don’t skip rolling and stretching
The best conditioning is a well organized practice - John Wooden on Leadership
Book Club recommendation:
Kevin: The Happiness Advantage & Before Happiness by Shawn Archer
Brendon: The Back Mechanic by Stuart McGill
What's coming up next?
CFSC Los Gatos Feb. 27th - CFSC Level 1 Certification | February 27th, 2022 - Los Altos, CA
MBSC winter seminar - Feb 26th & 27th Virtual & In-person
Our other upcoming CFSC events
Contact Us
Website: movement-as-medicine.com
Instagram: instagram.com/MovementAsMedicine
YouTube: youtube.com/user/MovementAsMedicine
