Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/high-performance-physiology The High Performance Physiology Podcast is co-hosted by Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri. Each episode showcases an example of how muscle physiology and biomechanics can be used to identify the best ways to train for athletic performance. Chris Beardsley & Rob Mauceri. All rights reserved. 83a1e199-48ac-51c4-a3f1-c777f3845d22 no en Sun, 17 May 2026 22:13:52 -0700 Sun, 17 May 2026 22:14:18 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/sp2OlAL6XepIe487qKzLpSJiMoDqqVm7aiQTwlV4vyM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NzI3/YmE1OTgwZDVmYmMx/ZGI1ZTk2YTBlOThi/NmRmYy5wbmc.jpg episodic Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri The High Performance Physiology Podcast is co-hosted by Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri. Each episode showcases an example of how muscle physiology and biomechanics can be used to identify the best ways to train for athletic performance. The High Performance Physiology Podcast is co-hosted by Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri. physiology, exercise, athlete, sport Chris Beardsley No No 25 25 25 Potentiation full b47dbf21-1205-4e8f-9f94-dbbdba9f5386 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9168752 Potentiation is a temporary and reversible increase in exercise performance as a result of a previous bout of exercise (note that this is the exact opposite of the fatigue definition). In this episode, Chris and Rob explain the physiology behind potentiation and describe the most effective ways of using the various different potentiation mechanisms in strength training workouts.

]]> Potentiation is a temporary and reversible increase in exercise performance as a result of a previous bout of exercise (note that this is the exact opposite of the fatigue definition). In this episode, Chris and Rob explain the physiology behind potentiation and describe the most effective ways of using the various different potentiation mechanisms in strength training workouts.

]]> Sat, 16 May 2026 08:37:49 -0700 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2589 Potentiation is a temporary and reversible increase in exercise performance as a result of a previous bout of exercise (note that this is the exact opposite of the fatigue definition). In this episode, Chris and Rob explain the physiology behind potentiation and describe the most effective ways of using the various different potentiation mechanisms in strength training workouts.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 24 24 24 Tendon injuries full 4205f862-c28b-4d25-9028-3d6dd8bbfba0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9bb5f73 Following on from the previous episode about muscle strain injuries, Chris and Rob talk about the physiology of tendon damage and how it likely leads to both tendinopathy and tendon ruptures. Afterwards, they describe how isometric training is probably the best training method for reducing the risk of such problems and Rob goes into detail about how he currently programs isometrics.

]]> Following on from the previous episode about muscle strain injuries, Chris and Rob talk about the physiology of tendon damage and how it likely leads to both tendinopathy and tendon ruptures. Afterwards, they describe how isometric training is probably the best training method for reducing the risk of such problems and Rob goes into detail about how he currently programs isometrics.

]]> Sat, 09 May 2026 08:26:12 -0700 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2217 Following on from the previous episode about muscle strain injuries, Chris and Rob talk about the physiology of tendon damage and how it likely leads to both tendinopathy and tendon ruptures. Afterwards, they describe how isometric training is probably the best training method for reducing the risk of such problems and Rob goes into detail about how he currently programs isometrics.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 23 23 23 Muscle strain injury full 566fc864-7b64-429a-9b76-908bbcbb8334 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bc296dd Chris and Rob talk about how muscle strain injuries happen, and what we can do in strength training programs to help reduce the risk of them happening.

]]> Chris and Rob talk about how muscle strain injuries happen, and what we can do in strength training programs to help reduce the risk of them happening.

]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 08:05:07 -0700 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2342 Chris and Rob talk about how muscle strain injuries happen, and what we can do in strength training programs to help reduce the risk of them happening.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 22 22 22 Sprinting muscles full 30896904-334b-43bb-b090-eb60bb358494 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24db0e7e Chris and Rob talk through what the literature says about the relationship between track sprinting performance and the muscle volumes of the hip extensors, hip flexors, knee extensors, knee flexors, and ankle plantar-flexors.

]]> Chris and Rob talk through what the literature says about the relationship between track sprinting performance and the muscle volumes of the hip extensors, hip flexors, knee extensors, knee flexors, and ankle plantar-flexors.

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:28:59 -0700 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2219 Chris and Rob talk through what the literature says about the relationship between track sprinting performance and the muscle volumes of the hip extensors, hip flexors, knee extensors, knee flexors, and ankle plantar-flexors.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 21 21 021 Speed training frequency full 50acb688-46e6-48cf-9f44-3a14cd5ee24e https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb77c1d9 Chris and Rob continue describing how their proposed workout plan template (speed, maximum strength, stretch-shortening cycle, and eccentric strength) can work even when speed exercises are varied greatly over the week.

]]> Chris and Rob continue describing how their proposed workout plan template (speed, maximum strength, stretch-shortening cycle, and eccentric strength) can work even when speed exercises are varied greatly over the week.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:50:46 -0700 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 1891 Chris and Rob continue describing how their proposed workout plan template (speed, maximum strength, stretch-shortening cycle, and eccentric strength) can work even when speed exercises are varied greatly over the week.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 20 20 20 Strength qualities full ffa917e2-8548-4ad6-adb4-a7a4f6177ad0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e58d2fb Chris and Rob talk about the popular strength and conditioning idea that there multiple strength qualities across the force-velocity spectrum, from maximum strength to strength-speed to power to speed-strength to maximum speed. They also introduce the High Performance Physiology method for building strength training workouts for athletes.

]]> Chris and Rob talk about the popular strength and conditioning idea that there multiple strength qualities across the force-velocity spectrum, from maximum strength to strength-speed to power to speed-strength to maximum speed. They also introduce the High Performance Physiology method for building strength training workouts for athletes.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:10:41 -0700 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2158 Chris and Rob talk about the popular strength and conditioning idea that there multiple strength qualities across the force-velocity spectrum, from maximum strength to strength-speed to power to speed-strength to maximum speed. They also introduce the High Performance Physiology method for building strength training workouts for athletes.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 19 19 019 Running economy full 5a21a038-268a-473e-a913-8f9ed1478251 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74dac428 Endurance running performance is determined by three components: [1] maximal aerobic capacity, [2] lactate threshold, and [3] running economy. In this episode, Chris and Rob talk about how strength training can contribute to improvements in running economy.

]]> Endurance running performance is determined by three components: [1] maximal aerobic capacity, [2] lactate threshold, and [3] running economy. In this episode, Chris and Rob talk about how strength training can contribute to improvements in running economy.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:42:40 -0700 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 1396 Endurance running performance is determined by three components: [1] maximal aerobic capacity, [2] lactate threshold, and [3] running economy. In this episode, Chris and Rob talk about how strength training can contribute to improvements in running economy.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 18 18 018 Structural balance full 6c7c0c48-5844-4cc5-958c-70dcb20aeb15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32c50480 Chris and Rob chat through what strength ratios between exercises can tell us (and what they cannot tell us) about writing athletic training programs.

]]> Chris and Rob chat through what strength ratios between exercises can tell us (and what they cannot tell us) about writing athletic training programs.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:20:46 -0700 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 1935 Chris and Rob chat through what strength ratios between exercises can tell us (and what they cannot tell us) about writing athletic training programs.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 17 17 017 Work capacity full b001660c-bebd-4a6d-8c18-8f3729208d7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5ad7397 Continuing from the previous two episodes about powerlifting, Chris and Rob tackle the problem of "work capacity" in this context. What does work capacity mean? What are the underlying physiological adaptations that contribute to changes in work capacity? How should we train to improve work capacity?

]]> Continuing from the previous two episodes about powerlifting, Chris and Rob tackle the problem of "work capacity" in this context. What does work capacity mean? What are the underlying physiological adaptations that contribute to changes in work capacity? How should we train to improve work capacity?

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:48:13 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 1902 Continuing from the previous two episodes about powerlifting, Chris and Rob tackle the problem of "work capacity" in this context. What does work capacity mean? What are the underlying physiological adaptations that contribute to changes in work capacity? How should we train to improve work capacity?

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 17 17 016 Powerlifting part 2 full c63278ca-c938-40fa-9d97-c26178ccd0ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f12c84e In this episode, Chris and Rob continue the powerlifting theme from the previous week. While the previous episode covered the main lifts, this episode is dedicated to accessory lifts to support gains in squat, bench press, and deadlift performance.

]]> In this episode, Chris and Rob continue the powerlifting theme from the previous week. While the previous episode covered the main lifts, this episode is dedicated to accessory lifts to support gains in squat, bench press, and deadlift performance.

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:30:05 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2547 In this episode, Chris and Rob continue the powerlifting theme from the previous week. While the previous episode covered the main lifts, this episode is dedicated to accessory lifts to support gains in squat, bench press, and deadlift performance.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 16 16 015 Powerlifting part 1 full db965ee3-6676-44af-8a32-6c49487b44df https://share.transistor.fm/s/679734a2 In this introductory episode, Chris and Rob explain the underlying adaptations that contribute to powerlifting performance in general terms, and then discuss basic concepts like sets and reps, progression models, potentiation prior to the lifts, and the basic purpose of the training programs from a physiological point of view. 

]]> In this introductory episode, Chris and Rob explain the underlying adaptations that contribute to powerlifting performance in general terms, and then discuss basic concepts like sets and reps, progression models, potentiation prior to the lifts, and the basic purpose of the training programs from a physiological point of view. 

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:24:00 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2467 In this introductory episode, Chris and Rob explain the underlying adaptations that contribute to powerlifting performance in general terms, and then discuss basic concepts like sets and reps, progression models, potentiation prior to the lifts, and the basic purpose of the training programs from a physiological point of view. 

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 15 15 014 Transfer of training full d6c0253c-9619-4f0e-bf4b-9fd65cbb4d51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/389bc024 How do strength training programs transfer to sporting movements? What is the role of different exercises? Chris and Rob unpack the physiology and then go on to provide both positive and negative examples from existing training programs.

]]> How do strength training programs transfer to sporting movements? What is the role of different exercises? Chris and Rob unpack the physiology and then go on to provide both positive and negative examples from existing training programs.

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:18:05 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 1995 How do strength training programs transfer to sporting movements? What is the role of different exercises? Chris and Rob unpack the physiology and then go on to provide both positive and negative examples from existing training programs.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 14 14 013 Rate of force development full a260309f-be71-4a6c-b8ce-8c25cbd1f40f https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb5bfa33 Chris and Rob explain the definitions of rate of force development and explosiveness in sporting contexts before going on to talk about how to develop these qualities in strength training programs.

]]> Chris and Rob explain the definitions of rate of force development and explosiveness in sporting contexts before going on to talk about how to develop these qualities in strength training programs.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:08:52 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2111 Chris and Rob explain the definitions of rate of force development and explosiveness in sporting contexts before going on to talk about how to develop these qualities in strength training programs.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 13 13 012 Periodization full 6c856525-f09d-4aa3-8548-5d5c4ac69442 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33a72a76 In this long-awaited episode, Chris and Rob talk about periodization. While periodization itself is somewhat overrated, there are some benefits associated with aspects of it that can be replicated in other ways.

]]> In this long-awaited episode, Chris and Rob talk about periodization. While periodization itself is somewhat overrated, there are some benefits associated with aspects of it that can be replicated in other ways.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:02:35 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2406 In this long-awaited episode, Chris and Rob talk about periodization. While periodization itself is somewhat overrated, there are some benefits associated with aspects of it that can be replicated in other ways.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 11 11 011 Deloads and tapers full eb778db4-015b-4cd7-9ffa-450febb7bc16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd667a4d After a short break for the holidays, Chris and Rob are back for their first episode of 2026 talking about deloads. There are two scenarios in which deloads are taken: planned and unplanned. Planned deloads are written into a training program when fatigue is expected to accumulate. Unplanned deloads are taken when fatigue accidentally accumulates.

]]> After a short break for the holidays, Chris and Rob are back for their first episode of 2026 talking about deloads. There are two scenarios in which deloads are taken: planned and unplanned. Planned deloads are written into a training program when fatigue is expected to accumulate. Unplanned deloads are taken when fatigue accidentally accumulates.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:51:10 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2022 After a short break for the holidays, Chris and Rob are back for their first episode of 2026 talking about deloads. There are two scenarios in which deloads are taken: planned and unplanned. Planned deloads are written into a training program when fatigue is expected to accumulate. Unplanned deloads are taken when fatigue accidentally accumulates.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 10 10 010 One arm chin ups full 30e11f4c-ec04-4cac-8075-bfe2fe92628d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d66bd67 Chris and Rob change the format for this episode. Rather than covering physiology and biomechanics and then talking about how that information guides strength training programs for athletic performance, they talk about their own experiences in training for a one arm chin up.

]]> Chris and Rob change the format for this episode. Rather than covering physiology and biomechanics and then talking about how that information guides strength training programs for athletic performance, they talk about their own experiences in training for a one arm chin up.

]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:12:27 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2256 Chris and Rob change the format for this episode. Rather than covering physiology and biomechanics and then talking about how that information guides strength training programs for athletic performance, they talk about their own experiences in training for a one arm chin up.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 9 9 009 Sprinting full cb6e5b7b-2a86-4a97-b161-39dac8a2ba4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/354eaf85 Continuing on from the previous episodes discussing vertical jumping and throwing, Chris and Rob break down the way in which we can support the sprinting movement through targeted strength training.

]]> Continuing on from the previous episodes discussing vertical jumping and throwing, Chris and Rob break down the way in which we can support the sprinting movement through targeted strength training.

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:50:18 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2770 Continuing on from the previous episodes discussing vertical jumping and throwing, Chris and Rob break down the way in which we can support the sprinting movement through targeted strength training.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 8 8 008 Throwing and punching full 003cc306-cc58-4caa-a33f-109452ccbb65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4fd3c58 Building once again on previous episodes in which they talked about strength, speed, and power, the proximal to distal sequence, and vertical jumping, Chris and Rob now tackle how throwing and punching work, and discuss how to train to improve performance in those activities.

]]> Building once again on previous episodes in which they talked about strength, speed, and power, the proximal to distal sequence, and vertical jumping, Chris and Rob now tackle how throwing and punching work, and discuss how to train to improve performance in those activities.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:23:11 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2296 Building once again on previous episodes in which they talked about strength, speed, and power, the proximal to distal sequence, and vertical jumping, Chris and Rob now tackle how throwing and punching work, and discuss how to train to improve performance in those activities.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 7 7 007 Vertical jumping full 11ea0c58-79c6-458d-9e15-f3e5b6a0b5a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67e0749b In this episode, Chris and Rob build on previous podcast discussions about strength, speed, and power as well as on the proximal to distal sequence to explain [1] how vertical jumping works, and [2] how we can structure training programs to improve vertical jump height.

]]> In this episode, Chris and Rob build on previous podcast discussions about strength, speed, and power as well as on the proximal to distal sequence to explain [1] how vertical jumping works, and [2] how we can structure training programs to improve vertical jump height.

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:21:41 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2272 In this episode, Chris and Rob build on previous podcast discussions about strength, speed, and power as well as on the proximal to distal sequence to explain [1] how vertical jumping works, and [2] how we can structure training programs to improve vertical jump height.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 6 6 006 Eccentric training full 14b849b1-ee62-4ba0-8848-cc05a940b079 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6effcd00 In this episode, Chris and Rob introduce eccentric training, starting with the underlying physiological adaptations and then going on to provide some commentary on practical programming. Contrary to what you will likely hear elsewhere, the important (transferable) adaptations caused by eccentric training are peripheral and not neural.

]]> In this episode, Chris and Rob introduce eccentric training, starting with the underlying physiological adaptations and then going on to provide some commentary on practical programming. Contrary to what you will likely hear elsewhere, the important (transferable) adaptations caused by eccentric training are peripheral and not neural.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:20:51 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2407 In this episode, Chris and Rob introduce eccentric training, starting with the underlying physiological adaptations and then going on to provide some commentary on practical programming. Contrary to what you will likely hear elsewhere, the important (transferable) adaptations caused by eccentric training are peripheral and not neural.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 5 5 005 Stretch-shortening cycle full 445bc0f7-1d0c-4c35-aab6-68b0a261c0dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d3a2154 In this episode, Chris and Rob introduce the stretch-shortening cycle and its underlying mechanisms, focusing on how it works in fast movements. This builds on previous episodes in which they talked about speed, power, strength, and the proximal to distal sequence. Learn more about how tendons work to store and release elastic energy in fast movements.

]]> In this episode, Chris and Rob introduce the stretch-shortening cycle and its underlying mechanisms, focusing on how it works in fast movements. This builds on previous episodes in which they talked about speed, power, strength, and the proximal to distal sequence. Learn more about how tendons work to store and release elastic energy in fast movements.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:23:44 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2207 In this episode, Chris and Rob introduce the stretch-shortening cycle and its underlying mechanisms, focusing on how it works in fast movements. This builds on previous episodes in which they talked about speed, power, strength, and the proximal to distal sequence. Learn more about how tendons work to store and release elastic energy in fast movements.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 4 4 004 Proximal to distal sequencing full 736b2953-d251-4f5d-ac4f-3f9de2e1f44b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab243cc6 After covering the basics of strength, speed, and power, Chris and Rob now address how the proximal to distal sequence works. This is a key feature of human movement and has been observed in running, jumping, and throwing, as well as more complex activities. Understanding how it works is essential for interpreting the transfer of training to sporting performance.

]]> After covering the basics of strength, speed, and power, Chris and Rob now address how the proximal to distal sequence works. This is a key feature of human movement and has been observed in running, jumping, and throwing, as well as more complex activities. Understanding how it works is essential for interpreting the transfer of training to sporting performance.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:42:11 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2239 After covering the basics of strength, speed, and power, Chris and Rob now address how the proximal to distal sequence works. This is a key feature of human movement and has been observed in running, jumping, and throwing, as well as more complex activities. Understanding how it works is essential for interpreting the transfer of training to sporting performance.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 3 3 003 Maximum speed full ac88f0c9-c655-43b0-a6b9-b6c811822656 https://share.transistor.fm/s/324b5c50 Building on the previous episodes, Chris and Rob tackle the adaptations that contribute to increasing maximum speed in the context of athletic training. As always, Chris explains the physiology and Rob provides examples of how to implement that knowledge from the training programs that he is currently writing for his clients.

]]> Building on the previous episodes, Chris and Rob tackle the adaptations that contribute to increasing maximum speed in the context of athletic training. As always, Chris explains the physiology and Rob provides examples of how to implement that knowledge from the training programs that he is currently writing for his clients.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:34:30 -0800 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2523 Building on the previous episodes, Chris and Rob tackle the adaptations that contribute to increasing maximum speed in the context of athletic training. As always, Chris explains the physiology and Rob provides examples of how to implement that knowledge from the training programs that he is currently writing for his clients.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 2 2 002 Maximum strength full 645504c8-9108-41a6-a386-38d3e4bf4299 https://share.transistor.fm/s/346edada Chris and Rob walk through the major physiological adaptations that contribute to increases in maximum strength and give examples of how these adaptations can be stimulated by specific elements within a strength training program. Since maximum strength is an externally-measured outcome, it cannot be stimulated to increase directly. We must instead create a range of specific underlying adaptations, each of which have their own unique stimuli.

]]> Chris and Rob walk through the major physiological adaptations that contribute to increases in maximum strength and give examples of how these adaptations can be stimulated by specific elements within a strength training program. Since maximum strength is an externally-measured outcome, it cannot be stimulated to increase directly. We must instead create a range of specific underlying adaptations, each of which have their own unique stimuli.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:51:36 -0700 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 2489 Chris and Rob walk through the major physiological adaptations that contribute to increases in maximum strength and give examples of how these adaptations can be stimulated by specific elements within a strength training program. Since maximum strength is an externally-measured outcome, it cannot be stimulated to increase directly. We must instead create a range of specific underlying adaptations, each of which have their own unique stimuli.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No 1 1 001 Strength, speed, and power full ef2d2b82-838a-4872-850e-0aa01844bed3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbb34d00 What are strength, speed, and power? We call them athletic qualities but how are they actually improved? In this episode, Chris and Rob explain how strength and speed are each outcomes underpinned by specific, unique adaptations, while power is a second order outcome underpinned by strength and speed.

]]> What are strength, speed, and power? We call them athletic qualities but how are they actually improved? In this episode, Chris and Rob explain how strength and speed are each outcomes underpinned by specific, unique adaptations, while power is a second order outcome underpinned by strength and speed.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:45:23 -0700 Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri Chris Beardsley and Rob Mauceri 1974 What are strength, speed, and power? We call them athletic qualities but how are they actually improved? In this episode, Chris and Rob explain how strength and speed are each outcomes underpinned by specific, unique adaptations, while power is a second order outcome underpinned by strength and speed.

]]> physiology, exercise, athlete, sport No