#27 - How Ultimate Frisbee Players Should Train: Speed, Strength, Injuries, and Off Season Strategy

In this episode, Justin Shelby breaks down the training questions ultimate frisbee players struggle with the most. He explains how to properly balance skill development and athletic training, why there is no universal ratio, and how athletes should identify their true limiting factors. The conversation explores what players should actually focus on during the off season, including building general strength, addressing specific weaknesses, and preparing the body for the demands of a competitive season.

Justin dives into one of the biggest issues in ultimate: injuries linked to overtraining. He reframes common misconceptions around “bad exercises” and instead highlights the mismatch between load and capacity, sudden workload spikes, and the hidden role of fatigue. Practical strategies are discussed for managing weekly intensity, improving resilience, and avoiding the performance plateaus caused by chronic exhaustion.

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