In the pursuit of peak athletic performance, recovery tools such as supplements, foam rollers, and ice baths often dominate the...

Eccentric training—the controlled lowering phase of a movement—is one of the most underappreciated tools in a strength athlete’s arsenal....

Athletes across disciplines—whether grappling on the mats, pushing through grueling endurance events, or moving heavy loads in the...

At Dark Horse Athlete, our approach to training starts with understanding where each athlete currently stands. When new athletes join our...

The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a self-assessment tool that allows athletes to gauge their intensity level during training, using...

Every athlete, regardless of experience, hits a training plateau at some point. Progress stalls, and frustration sets in. Whether your...

When it comes to program design and it's individualization, one often overlooked aspect is the difference in how men and women respond to...

Many endurance athletes, particularly runners, hesitate to incorporate upper body strength training into their routines. They fear that...

Achieving peak performance is a complex process influenced by numerous factors. Unfortunately, not every athlete can perform at the same...

In the world of strength training, exercises can be categorized as either unilateral or bilateral. If you're training with the Dark Horse...

Functional overreaching is a powerful tool in the arsenal of any strength and conditioning coach. It’s a deliberate and strategic...

What is a Deload Week? A deload week is a planned reduction in training intensity, volume, or both, typically occurring every few weeks...

As athletes, maintaining peak performance across a wide range of fitness qualities is no small feat. Whether it's max speed, strength...

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...

After the Task/Needs Analysis, the individual Athlete Analysis is conducted. If you are unsure what a Task/Needs Analysis is, please...

In this final installment of this series, we will explore the psychological aspects of training, focusing on how an athlete's mental...

Welcome to Part 6 of our blog series on the Needs Analysis for Athlete and Strength and Conditioning Programs! In this post, we will...

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...

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...

Welcome to Part 3 of our blog series on the Needs Analysis for the Athlete and Strength and Conditioning Programs! In this post, we will...