Is it possible to build speed in the weight room?

In this episode of The BluePrint, Dr. Erik Korem and Mike dive deep into the multifactorial approach to speed training, discussing how to tailor programs to individual athletes' needs and goals. Mike shares his insights on the importance of general strength, specific exercises, and the role of velocity-based training in enhancing speed.

Discover:

• How to determine the best approach for each athlete
• The importance of building a strong foundation through general strength
• Specific exercises to enhance speed, such as med ball throws and belt squats
• Velocity-based training metrics and progressions for optimal results
• Mike's top three recommendations for parents with kids in youth sports

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or parent, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies to take your speed training to the next level.

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Quotable moments:

"If you're meant to be, you're going to, you're likely going to be. So just stay out of your way. Make sure you're not doing things to hurt someone, build a good foundation." - Mike Guadango

"Don't stop playing a lot of sports is number one, stop specializing. Early specialization is absolutely the key to become as great as you possibly can in the shortest amount of time, but it limits the height of the apex." - Mike Guadango

"These kids need sleep. They have so much on their plate, especially now with school and all the drama with social media. They need grace. They need time to recover and they need nutrition." - Mike Guadango

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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