by Timothy Caron | Apr 22, 2026 | In the Lab
What is contrast? Contrast training relies on the concept of “post-tetanic potentiation” (PTP), which states that a stronger muscular response can be achieved if it is preceded by a strong muscular contraction. Contrast training is a strategy to get more out of...
by Timothy Caron | Mar 7, 2026 | Strength Coach Chronicles
It has been a brutal couple of months I have been and am in the crucible of S&C and life the past couple of months. Opened a new gym which I was working 5AM-8PM Monday-Friday, and then working through the weekend (kind of better now). Add to that: having a newborn...
by Timothy Caron | Feb 13, 2026 | Strength Coach Chronicles
So, how do you like working for Tim? I am in a good spot work-wise right now. For those that do not know, I opened my 4th location of Allegiate last November. It was a pretty rough start for me from a workload perspective. I’m not going to complain, nor should...
by Timothy Caron | Feb 13, 2026 | Strength Coach Chronicles
I get asked a lot about when it’s time to leave the team sector and start your own thing. I don’t think I have gone a week without a strength coach asking when it’s time for them to leap. I have been asked a lot, and the truth is I don’t have a...
