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In episode 14, Brett and Mike talk about each of their individual cancer journeys. You'll hear their stories starting from diagnosis to beating cancer. They discuss the challenges of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy and how these treatments impacted their daily lives. And, you better believe, the MED duo will also talk about how they handled their health and fitness during and post cancer treatment. Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new co-host, Brett Jones. This season, join Brett ...
Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast! We are excited to announce a new co-host, Brett Jones. This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related. In episode 13, Brett and Mike talk about the definition of the minimu...
Today's topic includes two my favorite things - kettlebells and BJJ! If you've spent any amount of time training martial arts or coaching combat athletes, you’ve probably heard that kettlebell training can be incredibly beneficial for these athletes. You will hear things like... Kettlebell Training will improve functional strength. Training with kettlebells is excellent for improving grip strength. Kettlebell training is a great conditioning tool for combat athletes. I agree with the above state...
The squat is a fundamental human movement pattern that also happens to be a wildly popular strength training exercise. Unfortunately, the squat pattern is often misunderstood, misapplied and taught incorrectly. In this podcast, Mike talks about why adults cannot squat like babies, how hip architecture plays a role in movement and also how anthropometry will influence your overall squat posture. If squats hurt your knees, find a good coach and see if you have some technique or movement flaws you ...
Mike Perry explores the common confusion around mobility and flexibility, differentiating between active and passive ranges and highlighting the importance of tailoring training to specific needs—whether for an elite athlete or someone seeking general fitness. He argues against excessive, isolated drills, advocating for integrating movement into functional patterns and sharing his personal journey of optimizing training for longevity in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The episode stresses sustainability, consistency, and understanding individual body requirements for lasting improvement.
Strength and conditioning for BJJ doesn’t have to be complicated. Unfortunately, There is so much misinformation on how to properly train for the sport of Brazilian jujitsu. In this episode, Mike gives you some no BS guidance on how you to approach strength and conditioning for BJJ. He covers everything from injury prevention, assessments, kettlebell training, CrossFit, GPP and so much more. Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength: Mike Perry on Instagram Mike Perry on Facebook Skill of Strength...
In this episode, Mike talks about his experience training youth athletes. He shares mistakes he's made along the way and gives you some practical guidance you can instantly implement when working with youth athletes. Put the agility ladder and parachutes away and stay tuned. Connect with Mike: Mike Perry on Instagram Mike Perry on Facebook Skill of Strength: Skill of Strength Online Training Contact Skill of Strength Skill of Strength Instagram Skill of Strength Facebook Skill of Strength YouTub...
In this episode, Mike discusses his basic template on evaluating and programming fighters. He goes over everything from the FMS screen, table assessments, performance assessments and program design. Connect with Mike: Mike Perry on Instagram Mike Perry on Facebook Skill of Strength: Skill of Strength Online Training Contact Skill of Strength Skill of Strength Instagram Skill of Strength Facebook Skill of Strength YouTube Oh, and please make sure to share the episodes that motivate you and move y...
In this episode, Mike speaks with Rob Gregory, owner and founder of Redbones BBQ, located in Davis Square, Somerville, MA. They talk about how Rob started Redbones, the changes he's made along the way and how he has adapted during the COVID 19 pandemic. About Redbones BBQ: Redbones is a well-established, much-loved restaurant located in Davis Square - Somerville, Massachusetts. Redbones opened in 1987 and has become a favorite for many folks over the years, most likely due to its authentic downh...
In this episode, Mike speaks with Chris tierney, a retired professional soccer player. Chris Tierney played soccer professionally for 11 years in the MLS for the New England Revolution. In this episode, Chris will give you some valuable insight on what it takes to be a professional soccer player. We cover everything from strength and conditioning, mindset, consistency and other tips every athlete can benefit from. Connect with Chris Teirney: Chris Teirney on Instagram New England Revolution Conn...
In this episode, Mike speaks with Devan McConnell, the Director of Performance Science and Reconditioning with the New Jersey Devils and former Head of Hockey Performance and Sports Science at the University of Massuchusetts. Mike and Devan talk about energy system development. This episode is a fantastic combination of sport science, empirical evidence and trial and error. Coaches, if you are looking for pertinent information on how you can simplify your energy system development protocols, don...
Michael Parkhurst is a retired professional soccer player. He started playing soccer around the age of 6. Mike played club soccer in Rhode Island from ages 9-14. He Went to the IMG academy for High School and attended Wake forest for 3 years. He played professionally for 15 years - 10 years in Major League Soccer, and 5 in Europe. Parkhurst is an MLS cup champion and played in the open cup, danish cup, danish league and the gold cup with the United States men’s soccer team. He also played in the...
John Keefe is a professional musician/recording artist based out of Nashville, TN. He is the drummer for Boys like Girls, and also works for Sony where writes music for commercials, soundtracks, etc. In this episode, John talks about his journey in the music industry and also gives you some candid and valuable insight on how to be successful as a musician. A quick note - there is some adult language in this podcast so please be aware of this prior to listening. Connect with John: John Keefe on I...
In this episode, Mike speaks with Devan McConnell, the Director of Performance Science and Reconditioning with the New Jersey Devils and former Head of Hockey Performance and Sports Science at the University of Massuchusetts. In the episode, Mike and Devan share their journey and give you invaluable advice on how to be successful in the private sector, but also in team sports! Connect with Devan: Devan McConnell on Instagram Connect with Mike: Mike Perry on Instagram Mike Perry on Facebook Skill...
