Written by: Kevin Cann When I first started coaching, this was the area of programming that interested me the most. I think that it interested me the most, because the biggest question that I think every coach has is “Where do I start?” I was always confused as where to start for volumes and intensities. We have … Continue reading The Dichotomies of Training Intensities
Written by: Kevin Cann I was doing a podcast earlier today and this topic dawned on me. I was discussing training with a coach and lifter that has been around a long time. We both do things very differently, but also have a lot in common. I love having these conversations. I love talking about training, telling stories, … Continue reading The Importance of Multiple Perspectives
Written by: Kevin Cann I say this a lot, that my training style is a thought process. We do not just follow a recipe when we are training. Earlier on in my coaching career we followed a recipe. I had a structure of the way that the programs went, and we stayed bound to … Continue reading Training as a Thought Process
Written by: Kevin Cann The world is a complex place. In fact, the theory that attempts to understand the complexity of the world we live in is actually called “complex theory.” I had read a few books on chaos theory and then found Per Bak’s book titled, “How Nature Works.” This book … Continue reading Skewed Distribution of Outcomes
Written by: Kevin Cann We live in a world where everyone just regurgitates the words of their favorite people. This is not just with powerlifting, but just everything in general. Earth is just one giant echo chamber. No one tries to learn for themselves anymore. They say they do, but they aren’t. People … Continue reading The Importance of Learning for Yourself
