Conversations with the coaches and specialists behind elite performance.
Adam Ringler sits down with elite coaches, athletes, and performance specialists on training, sport science, leadership, and what it takes to get better at your craft. Get the free Coaching Toolkit and NEW episodes in your inbox.
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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.
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.
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.
Women’s basketball is faster and more physical than ever—athletes need real strength training, not just light circuits. Add in the grind of cross-country travel, and managing fatigue becomes critical. This post breaks down how to build power, resilience, and travel-ready performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
