Welcome back to the SandLab: Weight Lifting For Volleyball, where strength and conditioning coach Nathan Michaels discusses the importance of the offseason for beach volleyball athletes. He emphasizes the need to take a break from the sand, focus on strength training, improve technical skills, address injury prevention, and build cardiovascular endurance. The conversation provides a structured approach to maximizing the offseason for better performance in the upcoming season.
Takeaways from the SANDLAB
- You need a break from the sand to reset.
- Prioritize gym time over sand time during the offseason.
- Focus on rebuilding strength and athleticism in the gym.
- Use the offseason to improve technical skills.
- Address injury prevention and mobility work.
- Build cardiovascular endurance for better performance.
- Structure your offseason training effectively.
- Avoid spiking your workload when returning to the sand.
- Consistency in training leads to lasting results.
- The body retains strength and mobility built during the offseason.
Chapters of this episode on Weight Lifting for Beach Volleyball
00:00 Welcome to the Offseason
01:01 Importance of Taking a Break
03:27 Maximizing Gym Time
07:21 Technical Skill Development
08:46 Addressing the Boring Stuff
11:08 Building Cardiovascular Endurance
13:31 Structuring Your Offseason
16:50 Preparing for Competition
