Science for Sport Podcast 160: Avoid The Biggest Mistakes That Athletes Make In Their Training
Apr 24, 2023
Dan Baker, a seasoned strength and conditioning coach with a PhD, shares his wealth of experience training athletes across multiple sports. He highlights the biggest training mistakes athletes often make and emphasizes the importance of aerobic fitness and efficient gym sessions. Baker discusses how structured interval training can improve performance while reducing injury risks. With a focus on tailored strength programs, he urges young athletes to seek qualified coaching and educational resources to enhance their training and success.
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Aerobic Fitness Training
- Measure your Maximum Aerobic Speed (MAS) with a 1.6km run.
- Train weekly at or above your MAS; 8 minutes maintains, add 2 minutes per 1% improvement desired.
Injury Prevention Training
- Do injury prevention exercises like Nordics and Copenhagens, but at the minimum effective dose.
- Adjust based on individual needs and responses to training to avoid hindering other training.
Broncos Training
- Brisbane Broncos' training sessions never exceeded an hour, even in pre-season.
- Sessions were typically 45-55 minutes, slightly longer for lower body days.