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.
My Musings
A microdose of interesting things
What I'm Reading:
Vald Performance Reports & Asymmetry Profiles
I’ll be honest — I’m still chipping away at In the Words of Buddha, but this week my eyes are buried in Vald Performance reports. We just wrapped summer testing with Women’s Basketball, and now comes the deep dive into the data. First stop: updating each athlete’s asymmetry risk profile so I can pinpoint the biomechanics most in need of attention. Next, I’ll chart the progress — both individually and as a team — over the last six weeks. Given how ruthlessly we’ve attacked the weight room, I’m expecting big jumps in CMJ, IMTP, NordBord, ForceFrame, quad extension strength, and more. Numbers don’t lie… but they do tell stories, and I’m here to read them.
What I'm Watching:
SEC Football: Any Given Saturday
I’m nearly done with my Last Dance rewatch (yes, I’m savoring it), but football season is calling. Netflix just dropped SEC Football: Any Given Saturday, and as a basketball guy, I find the football world fascinating. The pace, the culture, the energy — it’s like visiting another country without leaving campus. Some of you probably live this every weekend; I’m just here on the outside, taking notes and admiring the grind.
What I've Bought:
YETI 24 oz Camp Mug
You know my YETI obsession runs deep. My trusty 14 oz camp mug has been my ride-or-die for years, but this week I upgraded to the 24 oz version. Ten extra ounces might not sound like a big deal, but when coffee is basically your love language, that’s ten ounces of pure joy. Right now, my new mug is in the dishwasher, so I’m sipping from the “old” one and already dreaming of our future together. This thing is built for long mornings, short nights, and everything in between.
What I'm Doing:
Enjoying the Calm Before the Storm
Summer training is wrapped, fall semester hasn’t started yet, and for a brief moment, I get to breathe. These short breaks are just as important for us as they are for the athletes — a little time apart keeps the relationship healthy. Because once the season starts, it’s seven straight months of planes, buses, hotels, and the kind of proximity that tests even the best of us. Right now, I’m soaking in the quiet… because I know what’s coming.
What I'm Listening To:
Nine Inch Nails – Industrial Rock Detox
The weight room soundtrack lately has been heavy on NBA YoungBoy’s MASA — great energy, but sometimes I need a palate cleanser. This week I’ve been dipping back into some old-school Nine Inch Nails. Trent Reznor’s industrial rock just hits different: dark, gritty, and oddly energizing. It’s the perfect soundtrack for clearing your head while still keeping a little edge.
Alright, that’s my week in five snapshots.
If you’ve got a killer mug recommendation, a Netflix binge I can’t miss, or a band that’s been your latest escape, shoot it my way. We’re all just trying to find the little things that keep us fired up.
Until next time—stay consistent, stay curious.
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