Tight Lines Training

Had the chance to jump on the podcast to talk about training for BMX Freestyle and my time working with the team. We covered what actually moved the needle, what didn’t, and how I think about balancing strength, power, and on-bike demands in a sport that never really has an off-season. I also shared what I learned the hard way and where I think performance prep for freestyle needs to evolve next.

If you work in action sports or coach athletes in year-round competition cycles, this one’s for you 🎙️🚲 Let me know what stood out or what you’re seeing in your own program.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parisi-podcast/id1611591198?i=1000748885584

Mark your calendars because the new schedule is out! I mean that literally, because none of my athletes ever put it in their calendars when they’re going to compete.🤦‍♂️

The schedule looks good, and I look forward to helping , , and get ready for them.

I just finished reading the book Notational Analysis of Sport (Second Edition), edited by Mike Hughes and Ian M. Franks. It is a great book if you really want to nerd out on how to analyze sports that seem as if the judging can't be cracked.

This book really made me think in a lot more detail about:
1. Runs and what specifically to look for
2. What the judges say they judge on
3. How to create spreadsheets comparing different run metrics and final scores to understand what is actually being judged

I made a short little info chart to describe each chapter and help people understand it a little bit more. If you have any questions about it, just shoot me a message!

Posting a quick redirect for anyone who found me here from the podcast or a share. My main work lives on LinkedIn, and that’s where I post the sports science and performance breakdowns for BMX and other lifestyle sports. If you want the deeper stuff (testing, monitoring, KPIs, training decisions), head to LinkedIn and get caught up: brianroybmxfreestyle actionsports

This headline isn’t wrong—but it’s definitely not new. I first learned this approach over a decade ago from , who credits for leading the way on conditioning structure. I’ve taken Joel’s BioForce Conditioning course, and it goes deep into energy systems and how to program them effectively.

What’s missing from the post is the nuance:
➡️ Low-intensity conditioning (like cardiac output or Zone 2) should be separated from strength days.
➡️ But high-intensity intervals? Those can often be paired with lifting since the heart rate zones and energy demands are more aligned.

You don’t need a PhD to train well—but understanding the why behind your structure makes a big difference in your long-term progress.

Taking it all in at the Olympic Performance Summit 🇺🇸📘

Grateful to be here at the Olympic Training Center, surrounded by some of the best minds in high-performance sport. The sessions, the people, the energy, this is the kind of environment that pushes you to grow.

Loving the conversations and insights so far. Let’s keep raising the standard.