SHIFT Articles
Evidence-based articles on gymnastics injuries, strength, flexibility and coaching from Dr. Dave Tilley.
September 23, 2026
Bust 5 pre-season conditioning myths and get the exact program blocks — Daily Dozen, 8+4 model, and explosive work — gymnastics coaches can run tomorrow.
September 27, 2026
A 60-minute staff meeting protocol, scored culture audit, and 1-on-1 framework to build your gym's culture before pre-season locks it in.
Let me start with the shift that reframes everything: the old idea that “gymnasts peak at 16” is gone. Athletes are now competing well into their twenties, and the moment
May 30, 2023
Today on The Shift Show I am joined by the esteemed Pete Etherington, an expert in the art of vaulting. Vaulting is often considered a challenging discipline, with numerous factors
April 18, 2023
Learning from other people, having self-awareness moments, and reading books can help coaches and staff in gymnastics to improve their coaching techniques, culture, and personal development. In this episode of
March 28, 2023
In today’s episode of The SHIFT Show, I am joined by gymnastics legends Chellsie Memmel, and Kyle Shewfelt. The 2005 World All-Around Champion and Beijing Olympic Team member Chellsie made
February 28, 2023
In today’s episode of The Shift Show, I talk to Scott Willgress, strength coach for Ellie Black, and many other Canadian National Team gymnasts. Scott has over a decade of
June 10, 2026
This week’s podcast is a survival guide for club, college, and elite gymnasts to tackle meet season. In compulsories and younger years you train a little less intensively and meets
May 31, 2022
Today on the podcast, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes with Chris Hinshaw one of the most world-renowned endurance coaches in the world. Founder of aerobiccapacity.com,
May 10, 2022
Today in the podcast, I’m very excited to bring to you an interview I was asked to do with Nicole Ferrier on her podcast. Nicole is a fitness professional with
April 5, 2022
Today on the podcast, we are bringing you the second installment of our monthly Office Hours, a free Zoom meeting for Hero Lab members to ask questions, talk about various
March 22, 2022
Today on the podcast I was asked by the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association, to give lectures to all of the NCAA coaches on strength and conditioning for gymnasts. A blended
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