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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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.

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#073 - Introducing: The Cardio Chats (Raw & Unfiltered)

"Cardio Chats" is a raw, unscripted podcast series recorded during my Zone 2 ruck walks. No edits. No studio. Just real-time thoughts on strength & conditioning, sport science, and high-performance coaching—straight from my head to your headphones.

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Optimize Athlete Sleep & Recovery: Screen Time, Blue Light & Nighttime Supplements for Performance

In this deep post, we explore why evening screen use isn’t just a habit—it’s a silent disruptor of athlete recovery. From dorm-room scrolls to tablet film sessions on the road, screens trigger biological responses that erode sleep depth, hormonal balance, and readiness.

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Cold Plunges, Deadlifts, Gym Choices & Creatine: Tactical Q&A for Former Athletes

Adam tackles cold plunges, trap bar deadlifts, gym choices, kettlebell tactics, and creatine. Real advice for real former athletes trying to stay sharp, consistent, and strong — without the fluff. Watch the full 60-minute Q&A for actionable, no-nonsense insights.

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Tactical Habits for Former Athletes: Stretch, Protein, Sauna, Collagen & Social Accountability

This video covers five tactical strategies former athletes can use to stay consistent with training, nutrition, and recovery. From targeted hamstring stretches to protein hacks, sauna sessions, collagen support, and creating social accountability—this is real-world coaching that works.

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Tendon Rehab Isn’t Just Eccentrics: What Every Coach Needs to Know About Load, Timing, and Hormones

Discover why eccentric loading isn’t the full story for tendon rehab. This in-depth video unpacks isometrics, collagen timing, hormone influences, and real-world protocols to help coaches and clinicians load tendons smarter—for performance, durability, and recovery.

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5 Smart Questions Every Former Athlete Should Be Asking | Live Q&A with Adam Ringler

Former athletes often struggle to maintain structure after their playing days end. In this YouTube LIVE Q&A, Adam Ringler answers five practical questions on sleep, mobility, nutrition, and training—giving you real tools to stay consistent, strong, and focused in life after sport.

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Accountability Habits Every Former Athlete Needs to Rebuild Structure and Consistency

Former athletes often struggle with structure after sport. In this post, I share several powerful accountability habits to help you rebuild momentum, stay consistent with training and nutrition, and reclaim the discipline you had during your college playing days.

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The Weight Room Mirror

In coaching, self-awareness is a hidden advantage. This post explores how knowing yourself—and how others see you—can build trust, improve team culture, and elevate performance. This is a critical skill for strength coaches who want to lead with impact and clarity.

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Top Travel Wellness Tips: Boost Health & Comfort During Flights with BFR, Hydration, and More

Travel can wear you down—but it doesn’t have to. In this video, I break down practical, research-backed strategies to stay healthy and sharp while flying: from BFR and hydration to light hacks and immune support. A must-watch for athletes, coaches, and frequent flyers alike.