{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Athletic Edge Podcast","title":"#1 | Mastering the Basics: Inside Alena Luciani's Approach to Athletic Development","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3131,"description":"In this episode, Liam is joined by Alena Luciani, a strength and conditioning coach and founder of Training2XL. They dive deep into the world of strength and conditioning, particularly focusing on its importance in high school and college athletics. From discussing the transition from high school to college sports to addressing misconceptions in the field, Alena emphasizes the significance of qualifications, credible sources, and foundational movements in athletic development. They explore the nuances of creating effective training plans, the role of compound lifts, and their approach to strength training, offering valuable insights for athletes of all levels.Show notes:Importance of Strength and Conditioning in High School and CollegeTransitioning from High School to College AthleticsThe Role of Strength and Conditioning in Athletic DevelopmentThe Importance of Qualifications and Credible SourcesNeeds Analysis and AssessmentsCreating a Yearly Training PlanSequence of Events in Training ProgramFree Weights vs MachinesApproach to Core TrainingAdvice to Younger AthletesConnect with the guest:Instagram: @training2xlWebsite: training2xl.comConnect with me:Instagram: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.Newsletter: Join my Newsletter for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/r_X58P__N-4ERQbtUTC2nAvTTlFNLn6Byn-owHmfxfg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5NzQ1LzE3MDc5/MTcyNDgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}