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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Former Athlete Society Q&A — From Energy Drinks to Goal-Aligned Training

In this Former Athlete Society Q&A, we dive into energy drinks and consistency, smart calorie increases, hydration hacks, recovery tools like saunas, and aligning training to match your goals. Practical, no-BS answers to help former athletes level up.

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Former Athlete Society Accountability Call: Building Tools, Habits, and Mindsets That Last

This Former Athlete Society Accountability Call covers five key areas: having the right tools for nutrition, choosing change when you’re tired of your situation, turning mundane tasks productive, improving sleep with simple tactics, and learning to push training to true failure.

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#080 - Building Trust, Rethinking Recovery, and the Future of Tech in S&C

In this Decoding Excellence ‘Cardio Talk,’ I explore building trust with sport coaches, rethinking athlete recovery beyond ice baths, and the future of strength & conditioning tech. Raw, practical insights for coaches and performance pros.

Workaholics

Workaholics: Your Focus for the Week - From Why Me to What Now

This week’s Workaholics explores the mental shift from “Why me?” to “What is this teaching me?” Drawing from Zen, Stoicism, and sports, it shows how reframing obstacles transforms frustration into growth — and challenges you to practice it daily.

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Former Athlete Q&A: Sleep Hacks, Training Gaps, Heart Rate Monitors & Smarter Supplements

This week’s Former Athlete Society Q&A replay is live. We covered sleep hacks, training programs, why strength doesn’t always equal muscle, heart rate monitors, and supplements beyond creatine. Watch now

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#079 - The Blueprint, Preseason Training & Lessons from the Weight Room | Cardio Series

In this Cardio Series episode, I unveil The Blueprint—my free S&C and performance community—while sharing insights from a 75-min ruck walk on preseason basketball training, microdosing lifts, simplifying data, balancing team vs. individual needs, and leadership lessons.

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Former Athlete Society Accountability Call: Flexibility, Boring Workouts, Productivity, Accountability & Training Tweaks

This week’s Accountability Call dives into training flexibility, the value of boring workouts, a stopwatch hack for productivity, why public accountability matters, and a new spin on DC Training. Progress isn’t about perfection — it’s about consistency, balance, and staying accountable.

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#078 - Pre-Season Conditioning Tests: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic | Cardio Chats

In this Cardio Talk episode, I break down pre-season basketball conditioning tests—mile runs vs. shuttles, aerobic vs. anaerobic—and share what we’re doing at Colorado to build the right energy system base for October’s 20-hour practice weeks.

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5 High-Performance Health Hacks for Cold Season, Longevity, and Muscle Gains | Former Athlete Society

From cold-season defense to blood work, creatine, fiber, and goal-focused training, this post breaks down 5 key strategies for former athletes to stay healthy, strong, and aligned with their performance goals long after their competitive careers.

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5 Proven Strategies for Former Athletes: Motivation, Training, Sleep, & Productivity Hacks

When your training stalls, your motivation dips, or life gets chaotic — you need a framework. In this week’s accountability call, I break down 5 strategies: stalled progress flow chart, goal timelines, batching, Stanford sleep insights, and ultra-slow reps.

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Right View in the Weight Room: Lessons from Buddhism for Strength & Conditioning Coaches

As strength coaches, we often see only part of the “elephant.” Buddhism’s teaching on Right View reminds us to balance objective, subjective, and intersubjective "truths"; helping us lead with humility, curiosity, and wisdom.

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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.

Decoding Excellence

#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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Former Athlete Society

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.