31| Boo Schexnayder: Training an Athlete vs General Population
Dec 13, 2023
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Renowned coach Boo Schexnayder discusses integrating speed development into training, optimizing nutrition for athletes, zone two cardio training benefits, and the value of influential mentors and experimental learning in personal and professional growth.
Coach Boo emphasizes integrating speed principles for strength development.
Isometric exercises are beneficial but caution is needed to prevent dysfunction.
Balancing fitness and lactic training preserves speed-power attributes in athletes.
Deep dives
Boo's Shaxnator Reload Workshop for Training and Rehab
The highly anticipated Boo's Shaxnator Reload workshop is set to return in February, offering an interactive training and rehab experience led by Coach Boo. With 18 years of coaching experience at LSU and a track record of 26 NCAA championship and 13 NCAA championship teams, Coach Boo is esteemed for his expertise. The workshop caters to personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, physical therapists, and more seeking valuable training insights from Boo's 43-year career.
Incorporating Speed Development into Training
Coach Boo emphasizes the integration of speed development principles into all aspects of training. He highlights the versatility of speed exercises in fostering strength development, emphasizing that speed exercises can effectively enhance strength without solely relying on traditional strength training. By focusing on comprehensive kinetic chain training rather than isolated muscle work, Coach Boo stresses the importance of addressing imbalances for optimal performance.
Use of Isometrics in Training and Rehab
Regarding isometric exercises, Coach Boo shares insights on their utility and drawbacks. While isometrics are considered safe and beneficial for specific phases of rehab, Coach Boo cautions against overreliance on them in training due to their propensity to induce proprioceptive dysfunction. He underscores the need for strategic integration of isometrics in training programs, citing their effectiveness in stimulating tissue remodeling and supporting strength development in certain contexts.
Balancing Aerobic and Lactic Training in Athletes
Coach Boo delves into the debate around zone two training and its impact on athletes, particularly speed-power athletes. He advocates for a balance between fitness-based and slightly lactic training, emphasizing the potential adverse effects of extended low-intensity aerobic training on fast-twitch muscle characteristics. By intertwining lactic training with anaerobic development, Coach Boo aims to preserve critical speed-power attributes while ensuring efficient energy system support.
Principles of Programming for Athletes and General Population
Highlighting the critical role of lactate production in training programs, Coach Boo discusses the integration of moderate lactic work for athletes and the general population. He emphasizes the blurry boundary between fitness and restoration training, stressing the importance of individualized programming rooted in consistent evaluation and practical application. Coach Boo's mentorship with renowned figures like Dan Path has influenced his coaching philosophy, promoting self-trust and continuous learning in refining training methods.
Coach Boo is one of the leading authorities in training design and one of the world's premier field events coaches. He is known for his 18 years at LSU helping their track and field team produce 26 NCAA champions and 13 NCAA Championship teams. Internationally, he has coached 18 Olympians and 7 Olympic/World Championship medalists.
If you are a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, physical therapist, athletic trainer, chiropractor, group fitness instructor, or someone interested in learning more about how to apply important training concepts, sign up for this impactful two-day seminar. This workshop will be interactive and full of wisdom from Boo's 43-year coaching & consulting career.
