Rapid Fire Q&A: Influential Coaches, Program Novelty & Athlete Durability

Send us Fan MailIn this Rapid Fire Q&A episode of Between 2 Racks, the KILO coaches break down key programming and coaching questions submitted by listeners.The conversation opens with influential coaches and researchers who shaped their approach, including Charles Poliquin, Tudor Bompa, Mike Stone, Bryan Mann, and Dan Baker, and how these ideas still influence program design today.From there, the episode moves into practical coaching decisions, including:How to introduce novelty without losing structureHow to assess limiting factors and technical breakdownWhat to look at when a client plateausWhy Achilles injuries may be increasing in sportHow training load spikes impact injury riskProgramming for inconsistent gen pop clientsWhen to move from linear to undulating periodizationThroughout the episode, the focus remains the same: strong coaching is built on principles, observation, and consistent decision-making, not trends.If you're a personal trainer or strength coach looking to think more clearly about program design and athlete development, this episode will help sharpen your approach.0:00 Intro0:21 Influencing coaches and researchers17:46 Training clients with 5 to 7+ years experience27:10 How to assess limiting factors34:00 When an athlete or client plateaus38:06 Achilles tears in sports44:58 Rate of force development exercises45:50 Weight cutting stress management47:10 Training inconsistent gen pop clients49:36 Linear vs undulating periodization for beginnersStay Connected with KILO: Have a question? ⁠Submit it for a Rapid Fire episode⁠.Learn more at ⁠trainkilo.com⁠Follow KILO on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠.