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TOOLS TO BECOME A BETTER ATHLETE
Stay updated with Jared Kirven's latest insights on science-backed training methodologies, athlethic development and injury resilience.
High School Athletes Don’t Eat Enough — 3 Simple Ways to Fix It
High school athletes aren’t underperforming because of bad training—they’re underperforming because they’re under-fueled, and fixing it is a lot simpler than most people think. In most cases, just eating consistently and getting enough quality calories can immediately improve strength, speed, and overall performance.
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Why the 30-Yard Dash Is More Useful Than the 60-Yard Dash for Baseball Athletes
I want to start by making one thing clear: baseball players absolutely need exposure to top-end sprinting speeds for overall speed development, but when it comes to what actually shows up on the field, the 30-yard dash is the true measure of game-changing baseball speed.
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Acute to Chronic Workload Ratios: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Learn how to use the Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) to manage training loads, prevent injuries, and keep athletes healthy while progressing.
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Why CNS Splits Make the Most Sense for Athletes
Discover why organizing your training around central nervous system demand, rather than just muscle groups, can be a game-changer for athletic performance and recovery.
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Functional vs. Non-Functional Movements — And Why It's Time to Rethink That Mentality
Challenge the traditional concept of 'functional' vs 'non-functional' exercises and discover why a bigger, stronger muscle is a better-functioning muscle, regardless of how it got there.
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Adaptation vs. Preparation
Explore the crucial difference between training for adaptation and training for preparation, and why both are essential for long-term athletic performance.
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What Training Like an Athlete Looks Like
Discover why training like an athlete is about building power, resilience, and movement quality for all ages and lifestyles.
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