Strength and Conditioning Journal Podcast

Analysis of Fitness Testing for Injury Risk Reduction in Firefighters

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Alyssa Anderson discusses her article, "Analysis of Fitness Testing for Injury Risk Reduction in Firefighters", published in issue 48...

Injuries in the Fire Service: An Updated Review and Strategies for Practitioners

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Joel Martin discusses his article, "Injuries in the Fire Service: An Updated Review and Strategies for Practitioners", published in i...

Women in Strength and Conditioning Special Issue

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Guest Editors Sue Graves and Carrie Ellis discuss the Women in Strength and Conditioning Special Issue published in issue 47-6 of St...

The Physiological Demands and Profile of Wheelchair Racing: A Systematic Review

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode John Farrell discusses his article, "The Physiological Demands and Profile of Wheelchair Racing: A Systematic Review" published in is...

Exercise Strategies for Parkinson Disease Management

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Spencer Ingoglia discusses his article, "Exercise Strategies for Parkinson Disease Management" published in issue 47-4 of Strength an...

Menstrual Cycle Phase-Based Strength and Conditioning Training for Elite Team Sport Female Athletes

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Sam Moore discusses her article, "Menstrual Cycle Phase-Based Strength and Conditioning Training for Elite Team Sport Female Athletes...

Sleep Hygiene Within the Fire Service: A Narrative Review

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Jacob Mota. discusses his article, "Sleep Hygiene Within the Fire Service: A Narrative Review" published in issue 47-2 of Strengt...

A Discussion of the Combined Effect of Resistance Training and Time-Restricted Eating on Body Composition and Neuromuscular Adaptations

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Zachary Mang discusses his article, "A Discussion of the Combined Effect of Resistance Training and Time-Restricted Eating on Bod...

A Return to Performance Framework to Effectively Complete the Rehabilitation Continuum for Elite Soccer

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Erin Choice discusses her article, "A Return to Performance Framework to Effectively Complete the Rehabilitation Continuum for El...

Strength and Conditioning Considerations for the Orchestral Musician: A Practical Approach

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Sunny Lulla and Dr. Bill Hanney discuss their article, "Strength and Conditioning Considerations for the Orchestral Musician: A Pract...

Time-Saving Versus Time-Efficient Training Terminology, Methods, and Prescription

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Ian Bonder discusses his article, "Time-Saving Versus Time-Efficient Training Terminology, Methods, and Prescription" published in is...

Sport Science Special Issue

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Tim Suchomel discusses the Sport Science special topic issue, published in issue 46-1 of Strength and Conditioning Journal.

Toward Professionalization of the Strength and Conditioning Field

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Baykal Altiner discusses his article "Toward Professionalization of the Strength and Conditioning Field", published in issue 45-6 of S...

Using Autoregulation to Safely Return to Weightlifting During Cancer Treatments

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Francis Kozub discusses his article "Using Autoregulation to Safely Return to Weightlifting During Cancer Treatments", published ...

Physical Demands of Air Force Special Operations Command Flight Crews: A Needs Analysis and Proposed Testing Protocol

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jeffrey Paschall discusses his article "Physical Demands of Air Force Special Operations Command Flight Crews: A Needs Analysis and P...

Muscle Hypertrophy Response to Range of Motion

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Charlie Ottinger discusses his article "Muscle Hypertrophy Response to Range of Motion in Strength Training: A Novel Approach to ...

Special Populations Special Topic Issue

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Morey Kolber discusses the Special Populations Special Topic Issue, published in issue 44-6 of Strength and Conditioning Journal. ...

Physical Determinants of Golf Swing Performance: Considerations for Youth Golfers

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode James Shaw discusses his article "Physical Determinants of Golf Swing Performance: Considerations for Youth Golfers", published in iss...

Implementing an injury prevention and performance enhancement program during a softball season for young female athletes

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Toby Brooks discusses his article "Implementing an injury prevention and performance enhancement program during a softball season ...

Strength and Conditioning for the Roller Derby Athlete

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Alyssa Parten discusses her article "Strength Training for the Roller Derby Athlete", published in issue 44-2 of Strength and Conditio...

Strength Training for Long-Distance Triathletes: Theory to Practice

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Kate Baldwin discusses her article "Strength Training for Long-Distance Triathletes: Theory to Practice", published in issue 44-1 ...

Considerations for the Pregnant Endurance Athlete

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Ryanne Carmichael discusses her article "Considerations for the Pregnant Endurance Athlete", published in issue 43-6 of Strength a...

Utility of Back-Off Sets: An Overview

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Manny Romero discusses the article "Utility of Back-Off Sets: An Overview" which appears in issue 43-5 of Strength and Conditioning Journal, overviews...

A New Model for Optimizing Firefighter Human Performance

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Manny Romero discusses the article "A New Model for Optimizing Firefighter Human Performance" which appears in issue 43-4 of Strength and Conditioning...

Author and Reviewer Guidelines

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Robert Lockie discusses his article, "Importance of Ability-Based Training for Law Enforcement Recruits" which appears in issue 43-3.

Enriching Selves in Strength and Conditioning Society: A Multilevel Proposal to Enhance Strength and Conditioning Psychosocial Practice as Part of the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brian Gearity previews the article "Enriching Selves in Strength and Conditioning Society: A Multilevel Proposal to Enhance Strength and Condition...

Author and Reviewer Guidelines

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Morey Kolber and Dr. Brian Gearity discuss recommendations for submitting articles to SCJ as an author and the peer review process. They also disc...

Interlimb Asymmetries: Are Thresholds a Usable Concept

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chris Bishop discusses his article, "Interlimb Asymmetries: Are Thresholds a Usable Concept" which appears in the February 2021 issue of Strength...

Long-Term Athletic Development Special Topic Issue

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rhodri Lloyd previews the Long-Term Athletic Development Special Topic issue which appears in the December 2020 issue of Strength and Conditioning...

Bodybuilding and Physique Special Topic Issue

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brad Schoenfeld and Dr. John McCarthy preview the Bodybuilding and Physique Special Topic issue which appears in the October 2020 issue of Strengt...

Female Athlete Special Topic Issue

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicole Dabbs previews the Female Athlete Special Topic issue which appears in the August 2020 issue of Strength and Conditioning Journal. Dr. Dabb...

Health Ramifications of Smart Devices

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David LaPlaca discusses the article "Health Ramifications of Smart Devices" which appears in the June 2020 issue of Strength and Conditioning Jour...

Distance Running Special Topic Issue

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Guest Editors of the Running Special Topic Issue, Paul Sorace and Janet Hamilton, discuss the issue, the topics covered by articles in the issue, a...

Stem Cell Injections for Musculoskeletal Pathology: An Overview for the Sports Medicine Professional

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Morey Kolber discusses the article "Stem Cell Injections for Musculoskeletal Pathology: An Overview for the Sports Medicine Professional" which ap...

Considerations for Coaching Athletes With Prosthetic Limbs for Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputations

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Nutter discusses his article "Considerations for Coaching Athletes With Prosthetic Limbs for Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputations" which appe...

Exercise Programming for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Cormier discusses his article "Exercise Programming for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease" which appears in the August 2019 issue of Strength and C...

Psychology of Strength and Conditioning Special Topic Issue

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brian Gearity discusses the upcoming Psychology of Strength and Conditioning Special Topic Issue which appears in the April 2019 issue of Strength...

Sociology of Strength and Conditioning Special Topic Issue

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brian Gearity discusses the upcoming Sociology of Strength and Conditioning Special Topic Issue which appears in the December 2018 issue of Streng...

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Column

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Column

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Exercise Technique Columns

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jay Dawes discusses the Exercise Technique Column and provides suggestions for authors considering submitting to this column.

Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Hurling: An Amateur Gaelic Games Sport

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Bishop discusses the sport of hurling and the role the strength and conditioning can play in improving performance for the sport of hurling.

Point/Counterpoint

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Galpin discusses the Point/Counterpoint column and gives advice for potential authors looking to submit for this column.

Special Topic Issue: Soccer

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ian Jeffreys discusses the soccer special issue published in issue 40/3 of Strength and Conditioning Journal.

Creatine Supplementation

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. James Bagley discusses his article "Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation: Considerations for Cognitive Performance in Athletes" published in issue...

Special Populations

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Ronai discusses the Special Populations column and gives advice for potential authors looking to submit for this column.

Speed and Agility Special Topic Issue

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jay Dawes discusses the Speed and Agility Special Topic Issue, the importance of speed and agility and some of the articles that are included in t...

One on One Column

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Sorace discusses the One on One Column and gives advice for potential authors looking to submit for this column.

Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Travis Triplett discusses the NSCA's updated Standards and Guidelines document and its importance to strength and conditioning professionals.

Evidence Based Personal Training Column

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brad Schoenfeld discusses the Evidence Based Personal Training Column and gives advice for potential authors looking to submit for this column.

Submitting to Strength and Conditioning Journal

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Morey Kolber discusses the process of submitting articles and columns to Strength and Conditioning Journal.

NSCA Endorsement of NCAA Mental Health Best Practices

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brian Gearity discusses the National Strength and Conditioning Association's endorsement of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's mental ...

Sports Medicine Special Topic Issue

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Morey Kolber discusses the sports medicine special topic issue appearing in the current issue of SCj.