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Gymchat 188 – Training Athletes (with Kyle Bohannon)
Written By : Scott Bird
Filed In : Gymchats (formerly twitterchats)
Kyle Bohannon

Kyle Bohannon.

How do you help someone become a highly successful athlete – to throw further, run faster and generally move more efficiently than everyone around them?
This week we’re returning to the sporting field to discuss precisely how to do this. Helping us tackle this one is Strength & Conditioning Coach Kyle Bohannon, as well as Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine. Should be a great one.
NB : If this is the first time you’re joining us for one of the Video Gymchats, welcome. There are three basic ways to watch this (depending on whether you want to ask a question or two, or just sit back and take it all in) – full details here. However you like to do it, we’ve got you covered.


Details –
Who Strength & Conditioning Coach Kyle Bohannon and Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine
Topic : Training Athletes
When : Wed Oct 17, 9pm EST (here’s how to find out when that is in your timezone) Kirk will post the full details in his Google+ stream (you can follow him here).
How : Google+ Hangout. Follow either Kirk or Scott for details on the live feed.
See you there.

Pierre Johnson

Pierre Johnson.

Previously : In Gymchat 187 we discussed Bodyweight and Suspension Training (with Pierre Johnson). Thanks to everyone who was able to watch live, always the best way to keep up with what’s going on.
If you missed the discussion (or are new to the Video Gymchats and just want to see what they’re like), it’s available on Kirk’s Youtube Channel. Enjoy.

Over to you. Drop us a line on Twitter ( @scottbird ), or add a comment below.

Cheers.

 

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