Chris Ritter: Surge Strength Training, Episode #82, 9-22-20
The role of strength training is underutilized -- but entrepreneur Chris Ritter is trying to change that. In this exclusive interview with Kelly and Maria, Chris talks about how strength is the foundation for all athletic growth and how seeking out mentorship from others has helped him succeed in his own business.
MORE ABOUT CHRIS RITTER
Chris Ritter is the founder of RITTER Sports Performance, offering specific training sets and workouts, in-depth technique tips and analysis and dryland and strength training programs to help coaches make their swimmers faster.
Leading up to the founding of the RITTER Sports Performance, Chris was both a strength coach and a swim coach for a number of programs at the club and collegiate level, including a professional swim group that was training for the 2008 USA Olympic Trials and the 2008 Olympic Games. Chris Ritter hosts two weekly podcasts: Swim Coaches Base podcast and the SURGE Strength podcast.
Episode Topics and Mentions
Dryland training
Cullen Jones
Masters swimming
Health coaching
Life coaching
Mentorship
Golf
Hiking
Kobe Bryant
Takeaways
Maria
- Strength training is the basis of athleticism and gaining better endurance.
- The role of mentorship is vital, even to people who serve as mentors and coaches. Hire a mentor or a coach.
Kelly
- Creativity is often stimulated through other deep thinking subjects.
- Self-care is so important to productivity and success.
Quote of the Week
"Trying to continually increase endurance and completely dismiss strength is a waste." -- Chris Ritter
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