Periodizing Volume for Speed and Power
The Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast
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Show Notes
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 Overview
0:37 - Understanding Different Types of Athletes
1:13 - How Speed & Power Show Up Across Sports
1:44 - The Problem: Always Adding More
2:25 - Reality Check: You Can't Grind Speed
3:03 - Mindset Shift: Training Philosophy Discussion
3:38 - Power & Speed Are Nervous System Qualities
4:13 - Output vs Exhaustion
4:42 - Why Adding More Backfires: Diminishing Returns
5:31 - Golfers & Club Head Speed Example 6:19 - Greg Rose's Speed Session Game
7:04 - Runner's Finishing Kick & Stride Power
7:53 - Nervous System Fatigue Explained
8:42 - Common Training Mistakes
10:08 - What Is Periodizing Volume?
10:51 - Early Training Cycle: Building Capacity
11:38 - Power Phase: Decreasing Volume & Increasing Intensity
12:36 - In-Season Training Adjustments
13:08 - Practical Rules for Different Athletes
14:17 - How to Know If Volume Is Too High
15:11 - Philosophical Zoom Out: Conditioning vs Power
16:10 - Key Takeaways & Principles
17:05 - Are You Training Output or Accumulating Fatigue?
18:18 - Final Thoughts