Adam Ringler

Adam Ringler, MS, SCCC, CSCS is a hard working, loyal, and competitive Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Colorado. Born on Television, Raised by wolves.

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5 Fitness Questions Every Athlete (and Former Athlete) Should Know the Answer To

From training on the road to handling knee pain, shoulder tweaks, late-night carb choices, and recovery tools like Normatec boots—this post breaks down practical, athlete-tested answers to real training questions, blending science with the former-athlete mindset.

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Five Systems Keeping Me Consistent Right Now: Early Mornings, Habit Engines, Bulk Hydration, Smarter Sleep, and TUT

This week’s Former Athlete Society call covers five systems to stay consistent: creating a 45-minute morning window, building habits over motivation, batching hydration, tracking sleep patterns, and using Time Under Tension training when energy is low.

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Machines, Recomp, Turning 40, Protein Labels & Pre-Workouts — The Five Questions Former Athletes Keep Asking

Former athletes: this Q&A goes heavy on reality. Why are elite lifters choosing machines? Can you recomp slowly? What to do approaching 40, how to spot amino-spiked protein, and the truth about pre-workouts vs coffee. Tactical, honest advice you can use now.

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#077 - Why the Beyond Power VOLTRA1 Is My Go-To Tool for Strength, Rehab, and Travel Training | Cardio Chats

In this Cardio Chats episode, I share why the Beyond Power VOLTRA1 is my go-to for strength, rehab, and travel training. From eccentric to isometric modes, custom force curves, and portable versatility, here’s how this tech is changing how I program, individualize, and train anywhere.

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4 Fitness & Lifestyle Tactics You’re Easily Overlooking

4 powerful yet overlooked tactics to level up your results: balance inputs & outputs for progress, master your evening routine for better mornings, use gym gear for short-term motivation, and equip your kitchen with non-negotiable tools for elite nutrition.

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#076 - Behind the Scenes of CU Basketball Summer Training | Cardio Chats

Go behind the scenes of CU Basketball’s summer training in this Cardio Chats episode. From NIL challenges to altitude acclimation, VBT, plyos, and our legendary dunk contest, I share the raw, unfiltered details of how we build stronger, faster, more resilient athletes in Boulder.

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Monthly Musings with Adam Ringler

Welcome to the August 9, 2025 edition of Monthly Musings with Adam Ringler — where I share the books, shows, gear, routines, and music that have caught my eye this month. Think of it as a snapshot of what’s been inspiring, entertaining, and fueling me lately.

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5 MUST DO Strategies for Former Athletes: Imbalances, Cardio, Mobility, Abs & Mitochondrial Health

5 big questions. 5 clear answers. From weak muscle groups to cardio sequencing, ab training, and mitochondrial health—this Q&A is packed with insight for former athletes who want to train smarter. Watch the full breakdown inside the Former Athlete Society.

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4 Tactics Former Athletes Need for Training, Nutrition & Recovery (Even When Life Gets Chaotic)

Former athletes—struggling to stay consistent with training, nutrition, and recovery? This call gives you 4 powerful tactics: weighing real food, syncing your training time daily, putting money behind your habits, and smart adjustments during a cut. No fluff—just what actually works.

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Creatine, Sleep, Social Circles & More: 5 Tactical Q&A's for Former Athletes Getting Back in Shape

Former athletes: This new 60-min Q&A covers creatine, modifying lifts when you’re sore, deep sleep tips, healthy fats that actually work, and what to do when friends always want to drink. Tactical, simple, and immediately usable.

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Aerobic Conditioning in Women’s Basketball: A Deep Dive for Coaches & Practitioners

You're leaving performance on the table if your off-season conditioning still relies on guesswork. This breakdown shows exactly how to build an aerobic engine for women’s basketball that fuels explosive play, outlasts opponents, and stacks wins—without wasting time.

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Accountability Call: Macro Tweaks, Sunlight, Hydration Tricks & Calendar Blocking | Former Athlete Focus

Struggling to stay consistent after your playing days? In this accountability session, I break down 4 real-world strategies former athletes can use to stay disciplined with training, nutrition, sleep, and habits—no fluff, just honest, tactical advice you can use today.

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Q&A: Training Aids, Sleep Supplements, and Long-Term Health Choices for Former Athletes

New FAS Q&A video is up: I dive into training aids, sleep supplements, training intensifiers, coffee vs. tea, and how to meal plan when you’re no longer training full-time. These answers are deep, practical, and tailored for former athletes.

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Accountability Tactics: Building Consistency Beyond College Athletics – Rucking, Macros & the Beginner’s Mindset

On this week’s Accountability Call, I shared why I ruck daily for joint-friendly cardio, how tracking every macro reveals your true TDEE, and why learning guitar reignited my beginner’s mindset. Watch the full session to level up your health, habits, and consistency.

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Former Athlete Society Complementary Training Program

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The Ultimate Former Athlete Q&A: Smart Training, Salt, and Staying Athletic for Life

Former athletes—this week’s Q&A is live! From mixing strength & speed work, to salting meals for performance, to logbooks, office light hacks, and the best training tools—I cover it all. Watch now to train smarter & stay consistent.

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4 Accountability Hacks to Stay Consistent After College Sports

In this post, I want to break down four low-friction systems I use every single day to stay consistent—especially when life’s chaotic and the motivation isn’t showing up. These aren’t hypothetical ideas. They’re tools I actually use to stay sharp, stay strong, and stay ready.

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The Coach’s Playbook for Focus: Defending Attention in the High-Performance Arena

Drawing on nearly two decades in collegiate Strength & Conditioning, this playbook explores how focus became the cornerstone of my performance model. From Women’s Basketball and Volleyball to Sport Science integration, it’s a roadmap for coaches to hone attention & build winning cultures.

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Former Athlete Q&A Replay: 5 Questions Every Former Athlete Needs Answered

This Former Athlete Q&A covers 5 big topics: using the leg press for force vs. stability, ranking red meat, chicken, and fish for lean protein, foam rolling strategies, adjusting training during high life stress, and smart sunlight exposure for vitamin D without burns.

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#075 - Hiring the Right Leader in Collegiate Sport Performance: Lessons Learned

Whether you’re an athletic director, coach, or practitioner, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you evaluate talent for these critical roles—and why social media clout isn’t a substitute for real-world experience.

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Rotating Workouts, Bracketing Carbs, Hydration Hacks & More: Building Sustainable Habits After Sport

Learn 5 key habits to stay consistent after your playing days: rotate workouts to break plateaus, bracket carbs for energy, hydrate smarter with electrolytes, build a meditation practice, and monitor blood pressure to protect long-term health.

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#074 - Deep Sleep, Blue Light, and TikTok Regret: A Cardio Talk on Recovery That Actually Works

We're talking science-backed disruptions to circadian rhythms, CNS fatigue, and why your phone might be robbing you of the restorative sleep your body needs to train hard and bounce back.

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Hiring the Right Leader for Sport Performance? Don’t Miss the Forest for the Trees.

This article challenges NCAA programs to rethink hiring for sport performance leadership. Drawing on years at Colorado building a sport science model, it argues true leaders aren’t found in résumés or social media—they’re seasoned practitioners who inspire, align, and elevate entire departments.

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Former Athletes: 5 Tactical Habits To Rebuild Discipline, Performance & Health

This Accountability Call video breaks down five real-world strategies to help former athletes rebuild consistency with training, nutrition, and recovery. From smarter carb choices to social media detox tips—this is a tactical guide to staying sharp after sport ends.

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So You Want to Be a Collegiate Strength Coach? Some Hard Truths From the Trenches

This no-fluff guide breaks down many hard-earned lessons from coaching D1 athletes in collegiate strength & conditioning. Based on years at Colorado with WBB and Volleyball, it covers trust, results, integrity, and the human side of coaching that actually builds lasting impact.