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The Milwaukee Sports Performance PodcastAuthor: Michael and Lauren Falk
Welcome to the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast. We are your hosts, Michael, and Lauren Falk. We are physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength conditioning coaches at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance. Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Periodizing Volume for Speed and Power
Episode 6
Monday, 9 March, 2026
Are you training for output or just accumulating fatigue?In this episode, we break down why more volume isn’t always better when it comes to speed and power. From golfers chasing club head speed to runners working on their finishing kick, we explore how true explosiveness is a nervous system quality, not something you can grind into existence.We discuss common training mistakes, why adding more can backfire, and how to properly periodize volume and intensity throughout the year. If you want to get faster and more powerful without burning out, this episode will shift the way you think about training.0:00 - Introduction: Welcome & Topic Overview0:37 - Understanding Different Types of Athletes1:13 - How Speed & Power Show Up Across Sports1:44 - The Problem: Always Adding More2:25 - Reality Check: You Can't Grind Speed3:03 - Mindset Shift: Training Philosophy Discussion3:38 - Power & Speed Are Nervous System Qualities4:13 - Output vs Exhaustion4:42 - Why Adding More Backfires: Diminishing Returns5:31 - Golfers & Club Head Speed Example 6:19 - Greg Rose's Speed Session Game7:04 - Runner's Finishing Kick & Stride Power7:53 - Nervous System Fatigue Explained8:42 - Common Training Mistakes10:08 - What Is Periodizing Volume?10:51 - Early Training Cycle: Building Capacity11:38 - Power Phase: Decreasing Volume & Increasing Intensity12:36 - In-Season Training Adjustments13:08 - Practical Rules for Different Athletes14:17 - How to Know If Volume Is Too High15:11 - Philosophical Zoom Out: Conditioning vs Power16:10 - Key Takeaways & Principles17:05 - Are You Training Output or Accumulating Fatigue?18:18 - Final Thoughts
