15. Cal Dietz - University of Minnesota Head Strength Coach, USA Women’s Hockey Strength & Conditioning Coach - Author of Triphasic Training

The creator of Triphasic Training joins the show for a wide ranging talk that quickly became one of my favorite conversations. Cal is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Minnesota for multiple sports including Hockey, Track & Field and Basketball among others. With a track record of coaching numerous collegiate, olympic and world champions he also today operates as the head strength and conditioning coach for Team USA Women’s Hockey. An author of several training books, Cal is best known for his revolutionary sports performance book Triphasic Training. His methodologies have been adopted and implemented at the highest levels of sport and across countless disciplines. Today he shares the method to his madness and the keys to his success. The importance of research, but the need for validation in the field. How and why physical and emotional stress are cumulative. Why contrary to popular belief it’s better to back off on days where you’re not 100% and why toughing it out can increase your odds of leaving you injured. We discuss the misconceptions around building an aerobic base. Why fasted cardio is addicting and that’s a good thing. Tips that you can try tomorrow to improve your morning routine to feel lasting physical, emotional and health benefits. The reason that your feet are the key to unlocking untapped sports and performance potential and an introduction to the Spring Ankle Complex. The role of the big toe in activating your glutes. Cal provides an explanation of triphasic training and how to apply it in the weight room. He shares the many benefits that go far beyond strength and conditioning and life saving applications of the training methodology you probably haven’t considered. We cover a more advanced technique of oscillatory reps to increase adaption at points of weakness. His approach to peaking athletes for competition and why the same training is safe for your kids. As a parent, Cal also shares the approach he talked with his own kids to fuel their passion and give them the tools to succeed without causing burnout. Finished with the best possible exercise one can do. Follow Cal: Instagram:  @cal.dietz Website: http://triphasictraining.com/ Mentioned In the Show: Speed and Skill Optimization – A Proposal for a New Practice Paradigm - What Cal did to train his son. https://www.xlathlete.com/blog/speed-and-skill-optimization-a-proposal-for-a-new-practice-paradigm/ Strengthening exercise that can be done for people of all levels to rehabilitate mobility issues arising from under, or improper use. (especially people at a desk.) https://www.xlathlete.com/blog/triphasic-hip-strengthening-exercise-series-2/  Peaking methods exercises examples - the most sport-specific methods  https://www.xlathlete.com/blog/new-exercises-added-to-peaking-manual/ https://www.xlathlete.com/blog/baseball-specific-peaking-exercises/ Lactate Retention Method Triphasic Training Super Method http://www.xlathlete.com/blog/lactate-retention-method-triphasic-training-super-method-2/   The Benefits of Oscillatory Strength Movements The Oscillatory Glycolysis Hack Part 1 and 2 http://www.xlathlete.com/blog/the-benefits-of-oscillatory-strength-movements-the-oscillatory-glycolysis-hack-part-1/ Triphasic Peaking Method 1 for Advanced results for all level of Athletes http://www.xlathlete.com/blog/triphasic-peaking-method-1-for-advanced-results-for-all-level-of-athletes/   Triphasic Peaking Method 2 for Advanced results all level of Athletes http://www.xlathlete.com/blog/triphasic-peaking-method-2-for-advanced-results-all-level-of-athletes/   Triphasic Peaking Method 3 for Advanced results all level of Athletes http://www.xlathlete.com/blog/triphasic-peaking-method-3-for-advanced-results-all-level-of-athletes/   Triphasic Training Peaking Method Manual 2.3.1 Co contraction Co activation and Injury Part 1 http://www.xlathlete.com/blog/triphasic-training-peaking-method-manual-2-3-1-co-contraction-co-activation-and-injury-part-1/ Triphasic Training Peaking Method Manual 2.3.2 Co contraction Co activation and Injury Part 2 http://www.xlathlete.com/blog/triphasic-training-peaking-method-manual-2-3-2-co-contraction-co-activation-and-injury-part-2/   Follow The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter:   Instagram: @the_professionalathlete Website: Kengunter.com Produced By: Justin Gunter, Ken Gunter Music By: Justin Gunter, Ken Gunter