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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How to Stay Fit, Focused, and Accountable During a Demanding Season (Latest YouTube Accountability Call)

An Accountability Call for former athletes navigating busy seasons. We cover enjoyable cardio, social accountability, travel productivity, restaurant nutrition discipline, and recognizing when motivation dips signal a needed training deload.

Stone Update #013 | Back to the Kid in the Computer Room

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #012 Opening the Process

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #011 Reps Over Perfection

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #010 Hitting the Wall

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

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Former Athlete Society | My Question & Answer Session Tackling Real Problems with Real World Solutions

Former Athlete Q&A covering calorie clarity, winter hydration, staying active in snow, improving sleep, and rebuilding training structure. Practical strategies former athletes can use immediately to feel stronger, healthier, and more in control again.

Stone Update #009 Shipped Beats Perfect

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #008 The Humbling Saga of a Re-Release

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #007 As Polished as a Dull Rock

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #006 Delays and Decisions

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #005 More At Bats, Less Perfection

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #004 Learning By Repetition

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

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Former Athlete Accountability Call: 5 High-Performance Strategies You Need Right Now

A candid accountability call for former athletes rebuilding discipline after sport. This video covers inspiration, productivity, hydration strategy, training durability, and why structure matters once the team environment is gone.

Stone Update #003 Shipping It Anyway 💿

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #002 The Kick Drum Betrayed Me

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

Stone Update #001 Compression Is Black Magic

“Stone Updates” is my ongoing, unfiltered journal as I learn electronic music from absolute scratch. Expect messy experiments, rookie mistakes, tiny wins, and lots of self-deprecating humor as I figure out Ableton one chaotic button press at a time.

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5 Lessons Every Former Athlete Needs to Hear: Training Smarter, Eating Better, and Staying Consistent as You Age

From fish oil essentials to fasted cardio, meal timing strategies, hydration fundamentals, and making cardio enjoyable again — this session gives Former Athletes clear, practical guidance to train smarter and feel better every day.

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The Former Athlete Blueprint: Rebuilding Accountability, Discipline, Purpose, and Momentum After Sport

A deep accountability session for former athletes rebuilding identity, discipline, structure, and purpose after sport. Learn how to regain momentum, rediscover challenge, and reconnect with the version of yourself you thought you lost.

Decoding Excellence Featured

#084 - Data Without Dogma: Rethinking Wearables, Workloads, and Return-to-Play

In this Cardio Talk episode, I break down how most coaches misuse wearables and workload data. Using a return-to-play case study, I show how to turn raw metrics into real decisions that guide recovery, readiness, and performance — making data simple, actionable, and athlete-centered.

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5 Questions Every Former Athlete Needs to Ask (and the Honest Answers You Won’t Find on Social Media)

Most people don’t hate training — they hate doing it wrong. This week’s Q&A covers how to make cardio enjoyable, balance macros during a cut, pick the right equipment, simplify supplements, and build consistency that lasts.

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Accountability for Former Athletes: Five Ways to Rebuild Your Discipline and Reclaim Your Edge

Five accountability habits every former athlete needs — from protein hacks and mindset systems to recovery and longevity. Practical tools to rebuild structure, stay consistent, and perform like the athlete you still are.

Decoding Excellence Featured

#083 - Basketball Season First Tip, NordBord Testing Insights, Creatine Research, Carb Cycling, & OxeFit Integration

In this Cardio Talk, I break down preseason prep for college basketball, dive into the VALD NordBord, new creatine research, carb cycling strategies, and why I’m adding the OxeFit XS1 to our gym. Tech, nutrition, and training—all covered in one raw, unfiltered ruck walk.

Workaholics

Workaholics: Right Mindfulness

Right Mindfulness is about remembering to be where your feet are. Whether in the gym or in conversation, it’s the discipline of being fully present—seeing, feeling, and responding in real time, without distraction or judgment.

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The Five Accountability Systems Every Former Athlete Needs

Five high-performance systems for former athletes to stay structured, disciplined, and focused after sport — from pressure management to recovery, weekly resets, and training with intent. Structure your life like you once structured your season.

Decoding Excellence Featured

#082 - Legacy, Load, and Lean Gains: Lessons on Coaching, Grit, and Growth

In this Cardio Talk, I reflect on Coach Kurt Hester’s legacy of grit, explore Tim Gabbett’s training load concepts for October basketball, and share my reverse dieting journey using Macrofactor—blending heart, science, and performance into one raw, unedited conversation.