In this “Cardio Chats” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show, I’m sharing why I’m so fired up about using the Beyond Power VOLTRA1 strength equipment here in Boulder, Colorado—and why it’s quickly becoming one of my go-to tools for strength, rehab, and performance.Recorded mid-Zone 2 ruck walk, this raw, unedited “Walk & Talk” dives into exactly how I’ve been leveraging the VOLTRA1 for:Advanced rehabilitation & prehabilitation leveraging their specific training modesClassical strength training applications for muscle and strengthCustom force curve assignments for athlete-specific needsI break down:Why I travel with the VOLTRA1 anywhere we go—especially when hotel gyms lack equipmentThe different training modes and how I use them:Eccentric Mode – overload on the lowering phaseChain Mode – progressive loading through range of motionInverse Chain Mode – reverse strength curvesIsometric Mode – static strength at set joint anglesIsodynamic Mode – blending isometric with dynamic movementDamper Mode – resistance based on movement speedHow the iOS app allows you to adjust force curves—front-loading, mid-loading, or end-range loading—and why that matters for targeted rehab and performance outcomesWhether you’re a coach, clinician, or athlete, this episode offers a deep look into how modern, portable strength tech like the VOLTRA1 can open new doors in programming, athlete care, and travel-friendly training solutions.If you’re serious about training design, athlete monitoring, or building durable and explosive players, this one’s loaded with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.🎯 Additionally, I share details about the Former Athlete Society—my private community built exclusively for former college athletes who want to level up their fitness, training, and recovery.Inside, you'll get:✅ A community discussion board to connect & share wins✅ A full classroom with education modules on training & performance✅ A leaderboard to reward engagement & consistency✅ A calendar for live coaching calls & Q&A sessions🔥 Join the Former Athlete Society here:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://adamringler.com/formerathlete⁠⁠📬 If you haven't already, head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠AdamRingler.com/Newsletter⁠⁠ and sign up for my weekly newsletter.It’s a weekly drop for the curious—packed with the best articles I’ve read, the things I’m exploring, and ideas I’m chewing on. Think of it as your curated dose of performance, mindset, and experimentation.💬 Let’s connect!If anything in this episode resonated with you, reach out and engage with me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@AdamRingler⁠⁠ on social.🎧 Thanks again for listening to the Decoding Excellence Show!If you’ve taken anything away from today’s episode, please take a minute to leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes or wherever you tune in. It helps more than you know and supports this growing Sport Science and High-Performance Coaching resource.

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