# decoding excellence (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover decoding excellence. Page: Feed: --- ## [Data Without Dogma: Rethinking Wearables, Workloads, and Return-to-Play](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decoding-excellence/episodes/Data-Without-Dogma-Rethinking-Wearables--Workloads--and-Return-to-Play-e3ankmv) _2025-11-10 · Adam Ringler · Decoding Excellence_ In this Cardio Talk episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I break down how most coaches misuse wearable technology and workload monitoring — turning valuable data into noise instead of insight. Through a detailed return-to-play case study , I walk step-by-step through how I assess individual loading, bridge the gap back to team inclusion, and structure training progressions that actually… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c8911e0/podcast/play/110923935/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-9%2Fd3e197b5-f694-0e03-cf2f-c41d089bcaf3.mp3) ## [Season First Tip, NordBord Testing Insights, Creatine Research, Carb Cycling, and OxeFit Integration](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decoding-excellence/episodes/Season-First-Tip--NordBord-Testing-Insights--Creatine-Research--Carb-Cycling--and-OxeFit-Integration-e3ad1g5) _2025-11-03 · Adam Ringler · Decoding Excellence_ In this Cardio Talk episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I unpack five conversations that bridge technology, nutrition, and training as we head into the start of the college basketball season. First, in this week’s Status Update , I share how we’re just three days away from tipping off the season and reflect on the journey that’s led us here. From spring development work to summer grind… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c8911e0/podcast/play/110576581/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-2%2F7efc53df-7d4f-6528-560e-031b214485e6.mp3) ## [Legacy, Load, and Lean Gains: Lessons on Coaching, Grit, and Growth](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decoding-excellence/episodes/Legacy--Load--and-Lean-Gains-Lessons-on-Coaching--Grit--and-Growth-e3a2ijp) _2025-10-26 · Adam Ringler · Decoding Excellence_ In this Cardio Talk episode of the Decoding Excellence Show , I unpack three powerful conversations shaping coaching, performance, and personal growth. First, I reflect on the passing of Coach Kurt Hester , a true icon in Strength and Conditioning. His career embodied grit, resilience, and authenticity—and his legacy challenges all of us to coach with more heart, purpose, and conviction. Next, I… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c8911e0/podcast/play/110233657/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-26%2Fbb34952b-a22e-1c25-892b-f152367e79e5.mp3) ## [Building Stronger Women’s Basketball Athletes & Beating Travel Fatigue in College Hoops](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decoding-excellence/episodes/Building-Stronger-Womens-Basketball-Athletes--Beating-Travel-Fatigue-in-College-Hoops-e3866en) _2025-09-15 · Adam Ringler · Decoding Excellence_ In this raw and unfiltered Cardio Talk edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I dive into two topics that are reshaping the way we think about performance in college athletics. First up: The Evolution of Women’s Basketball Training. The women’s game has grown more physical, more explosive, and more demanding than ever before. Yet too often, strength coaches still program light, cautious… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c8911e0/podcast/play/108255127/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-13%2F288c7595-6ba2-36d7-0107-0cf214e8637e.mp3) ## [Building Trust, Rethinking Recovery, and the Future of Tech in S&C](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decoding-excellence/episodes/Building-Trust--Rethinking-Recovery--and-the-Future-of-Tech-in-SC-e380dfh) _2025-09-10 · Adam Ringler · Decoding Excellence_ In this Cardio Talk edition of the Decoding Excellence Show, I hit on three big topics for strength & conditioning coaches: 1️⃣ Building Trust with Sport Coaches — How we can better align with head coaches by speaking their language, framing data around outcomes, and respecting practice priorities. 2️⃣ Rethinking Recovery in College Athletics — Why recovery is more than ice baths and Normatecs,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c8911e0/podcast/play/108065713/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-9%2F6afc273e-e0b2-e69e-9014-f8bf4eb25e8a.mp3) ## [The Blueprint, Preseason Training & Lessons from the Weight Room | Cardio Series](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decoding-excellence/episodes/The-Blueprint--Preseason-Training--Lessons-from-the-Weight-Room--Cardio-Series-e37q70v) _2025-09-05 · Adam Ringler · Decoding Excellence_ In this “Cardio Series” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m bringing you along on a 75-minute ruck walk to share a critical update: introducing The Blueprint —our forever FREE community on Instagram and AdamRingler.com. Inside The Blueprint , I’ll be sharing strength & conditioning tactics, performance insights, sport science strategies, and behind-the-scenes access to health… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c8911e0/podcast/play/107862495/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-5%2F5ece81df-8f09-6697-8833-6cbfd504ec0f.mp3) ## [Pre-Season Conditioning Tests: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic | Cardio Talk](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decoding-excellence/episodes/Pre-Season-Conditioning-Tests-Aerobic-vs--Anaerobic--Cardio-Talk-e37fsr7) _2025-08-29 · Adam Ringler · Decoding Excellence_ In this “Cardio Talk” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m diving into pre-season basketball conditioning tests—and why different coaches lean on very different approaches. Some favor more aerobic-based tests like the mile run or 3-minute baseline touches, while others prefer anaerobic measures like side-line touches or the 300-yard shuttle. Both approaches have their place, but which one… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c8911e0/podcast/play/107524391/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-29%2F406509167-44100-2-9043ea5002a79.m4a) ## [Why the Beyond Power VOLTRA1 Is My Go-To Tool for Strength, Rehab, and Travel Training](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decoding-excellence/episodes/Why-the-Beyond-Power-VOLTRA1-Is-My-Go-To-Tool-for-Strength--Rehab--and-Travel-Training-e36qhsp) _2025-08-13 · Adam Ringler · Decoding Excellence_ In this “Cardio Chats” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m sharing why I’m so fired up about using the Beyond Power VOLTRA1 strength equipment here in Boulder, Colorado—and why it’s quickly becoming one of my go-to tools for strength, rehab, and performance. Recorded mid-Zone 2 ruck walk, this raw, unedited “Walk & Talk” dives into exactly how I’ve been leveraging the VOLTRA1 for:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c8911e0/podcast/play/106825049/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-13%2F133f9c23-a839-f43b-939d-058ff421b31b.mp3) ## [Behind the Scenes of CU Basketball Summer Training | Cardio Chats](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decoding-excellence/episodes/Behind-the-Scenes-of-CU-Basketball-Summer-Training--Cardio-Chats-e36m65v) _2025-08-10 · Adam Ringler · Decoding Excellence_ In this “Cardio Chats” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show , I’m pulling back the curtain on our Summer Basketball Training Program here in Boulder, Colorado—sharing the real behind-the-scenes details of how we prepare our athletes for the demands of a long, grueling season. This is raw, unfiltered, and recorded mid-Zone 2 ruck walk—no studio, no edits—just me sharing what’s really happening… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c8911e0/podcast/play/106681983/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-10%2F67e314c8-e3a0-0c2a-ff50-0186b384e64b.mp3) ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dguz5MQa1DYK) _2025-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Hiring the Right Leader in Collegiate Sport Performance: Lessons Learned](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decoding-excellence/episodes/Hiring-the-Right-Leader-in-Collegiate-Sport-Performance-Lessons-Learned-e353t5p) _2025-07-07 · Adam Ringler · Decoding Excellence_ In this episode of The Decoding Excellence Show , I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to hire the right person to lead a collegiate strength & conditioning or sport performance department. After nearly a decade at the University of Colorado—contributing to a sport science and high performance model while working with Women’s Basketball and Volleyball—I’ve seen firsthand what… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/c8911e0/podcast/play/105034361/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-4%2F403316128-44100-2-44d14c305f971.m4a)