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darkhorseathlete36
2 days ago8 min read
Turning Setbacks into Strength: How Athletes Can Rebuild After Physical Adversity
Setbacks are inevitable in an athlete’s journey. Injuries, poor performance, or unexpected obstacles can derail progress and shake...


darkhorseathlete36
Jan 245 min read
Enhance Your Performance with the RAMP Warm-Up Protocol
One of the biggest mistakes athletes make is neglecting a proper warm-up. Whether you're lifting heavy, running, or preparing for combat...

darkhorseathlete36
Jan 175 min read
Dark Horse Athlete Training Team: Your Path to Elite General Physical Preparedness.
Welcome to Dark Horse Athlete "Ready for Anything." This isn’t just a motto—it’s the foundation of everything we do at Dark Horse...

darkhorseathlete36
Jan 36 min read
GOAL SETTING IN 2025
Setting goals is the backbone of success in fitness, tactical performance, and life. But let’s be real: most people suck at it. They...


darkhorseathlete36
Nov 15, 20248 min read
Recovery Modalities for Athletes: Boost Performance and Prevent Injuries
Athletes across disciplines—whether grappling on the mats, pushing through grueling endurance events, or moving heavy loads in the...

darkhorseathlete36
Nov 1, 20247 min read
Athlete Classification: Dark Horse Athlete’s Guide to Long-Term Progress
At Dark Horse Athlete, our approach to training starts with understanding where each athlete currently stands. When new athletes join our...


darkhorseathlete36
Oct 18, 202410 min read
Understanding RPE: The Why and How Behind Your Effort
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a self-assessment tool that allows athletes to gauge their intensity level during training, using...


darkhorseathlete36
Oct 11, 20247 min read
Breaking Through Training Plateaus
Every athlete, regardless of experience, hits a training plateau at some point. Progress stalls, and frustration sets in. Whether your...


darkhorseathlete36
Oct 4, 20245 min read
Maximizing Female Performance: Understanding Volume and Recovery Differences
When it comes to program design and it's individualization, one often overlooked aspect is the difference in how men and women respond to...

darkhorseathlete36
Sep 27, 20245 min read
How Upper Body Strength Training Improves Running Mechanics and Endurance
Many endurance athletes, particularly runners, hesitate to incorporate upper body strength training into their routines. They fear that...


darkhorseathlete36
Sep 13, 20244 min read
Unilateral vs. Bilateral Strength Training: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
In the world of strength training, exercises can be categorized as either unilateral or bilateral. If you're training with the Dark Horse...


darkhorseathlete36
Sep 6, 20245 min read
Functional Overreaching Weeks in Strength and Conditioning Programs
Functional overreaching is a powerful tool in the arsenal of any strength and conditioning coach. It’s a deliberate and strategic...

darkhorseathlete36
Aug 30, 20244 min read
Deload Weeks: Essential Recovery in Strength and Conditioning Programs
What is a Deload Week? A deload week is a planned reduction in training intensity, volume, or both, typically occurring every few weeks...

darkhorseathlete36
Aug 23, 20245 min read
Understanding Rates of Decay in Strength and Conditioning.
As athletes, maintaining peak performance across a wide range of fitness qualities is no small feat. Whether it's max speed, strength...


darkhorseathlete36
Aug 16, 20247 min read
Zone 2 Conditioning: Why It’s Essential for Every Athlete.
In the world of fitness, there’s a common misconception that you can either train for strength or endurance, but not both. This couldn’t...

darkhorseathlete36
Aug 1, 20246 min read
Athlete Analysis: The Importance in Designing Individualized Training Programs
After the Task/Needs Analysis, the individual Athlete Analysis is conducted. If you are unsure what a Task/Needs Analysis is, please...


darkhorseathlete36
Jul 24, 20247 min read
Part 7: Psychological Considerations in Training.
In this final installment of this series, we will explore the psychological aspects of training, focusing on how an athlete's mental...


darkhorseathlete36
Jul 16, 20246 min read
PART 6: Environmental Considerations in Training.
Welcome to Part 6 of our blog series on the Needs Analysis for Athlete and Strength and Conditioning Programs! In this post, we will...


darkhorseathlete36
Jul 12, 20246 min read
Part 5: Mechanisms of Injury. Identifying and Preventing Common Injuries
Welcome to Part 5 of our blog series on the Needs Analysis! In this post, we will explore the common mechanisms of injury (MOI) for...


darkhorseathlete36
Jul 3, 20245 min read
Part 4: Biomechanics of the Task: Optimizing Outcomes Through Movement Analysis
Welcome to Part 4 of our blog series on the Needs Analysis for Athlete and Strength and Conditioning Programs! In this post, we will look...
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