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The Resilient Training Lab Podcast

Coach Paul & Coach Ryan at Resilient Training Lab hope to spread knowledge about the many benefits of the barbell and help change the current landscape of the fitness industry.At Resilient Training Lab, we believe everyone is capable of amazing things. Our mission is to help you discover everything you are truly capable of. We believe that strength training is the foundation to overall well-being and longevity and want to help you learn the many lessons the iron has to teach. The benefits of strength training go beyond the physical, bleeding into the mental and social aspects of life. We want to show you just how amazing you truly are. Come find out how strength training can lead to a stronger, more resilient you– in all aspects of life.
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Episodes

RTL95- RTL Rewind- Efficacy vs. Effectiveness

We are rewinding it back to 2020 with this episode of the Resilient Training Lab podcast. THis was a 2 part episode but we put them together for this month's episode to make it easy to listen to it all at once. On this episode, physical therapist and RTL coach, Eric Lagoy joins Ryan and Paul to talk about about efficacy versus effectiveness. It is our responsibility as health professionals and coaches to ensure that we are doing our best to utilize practices that are efficacious and effective. P...

Jul 14, 20221 hr 23 min

RTL94 When and Why to Modify Training

Here is a solo episode with Paul and Ryan! They discuss what you need to know about modifying training. When do you know when it is time to change it up and why are some reasons that you might consider making some modifications. Some common reasons you might want to switch up your training include being unmotivated and dragging your feet to the gym, you have another interest/hobby/commitment that is requiring more of your time, and you're currently injured. Don't be afraid to talk to your coach ...

Jun 06, 202256 min

RTL93: Nutrition Myths

We're back with a new episode for May! RTL coach, Clare, joins Paul and Ryan for a roundtable discussion all about nutrition myths. They each bring 2 myths to the table and then end the episode answering listener submission questions. This is a fun episode where you get to hear your coaches break down common nutrition myths that we hear all of the time. Listen to hear your coaches' takes on these myths! Timestamps 0:14 - Paul begins the episode catching you all up on what is going on at RTL for ...

May 02, 20221 hr 21 min

RTL92- Training Through Seasons of Life

This month we are talking all about fitting training into your busy schedule. Life can go through busy seasons so we are here to talk all about how you can still fit in training so that you are at least meeting the CDC's physical activity guidelines. Paul and Ryan go over what those guidelines are and different ways of meeting them. They also discuss how training can look different depending on the season of life or time of year and how we can turn our life dials up and down to help manage stres...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 5 min

RTL91- So You Want to Do Your First Meet?

We're so excited about this month's episode! We are talking about everything you need to know about doing your first meet. Paul and Ryan begin the episode by covering the basics of deciding to do a meet and how to prep for one. Samantha Reyes, a USPA State Referee, joins them for part 2 of the episode. Sam gives you all the information you need to know about checking-in, weighing-in, and all of the lifting standards you need to meet in order to have a successful meet. She really goes into detail...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 91

RTL90- The Value of a Coach

This week is all about the value of hiring a coach. This episode is a great listen for those who have been on the fence about hiring a coach for their training and want help to reach their goals. Having a coach is beneficial whether you are brand new to working out or are an elite lifter.. A coach can be useful no matter where you are in your fitness journey and regardless of what your goals are. Ryan and Paul begin the episode by discussing the value of having a coach when you are first getting...

Feb 07, 20221 hr 27 min

RTL89- What to Expect When You First Start Training

Happy New Year RTL Fam! We are back with a new and improved format! This week’s episode covers everything to expect during your first day, week, and month of training & what coaches should be doing and looking for when a client first starts training at RTL. The episode begins with a discussion between Paul and Ryan about the first steps when a client comes to them interested in training. They break down the initial assessment process and cover what the client can expect as well as explain wh...

Jan 03, 20221 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 1

RTL88- What's Next for the RTL Podcast

This week is all about catching up with Paul and Ryan about what is next for the RTL podcast. They also discuss what they've learned from almost 2 years of podcasting and what they have in mind for the future of the podcast. Make sure to listen to hear about the changes coming in 2022! @paul_resilient @ryan_resilient @resilienttraininglab Facebook www.resilienttraininglab.com...

Dec 01, 202147 min

RTL87- Sports Performance Psychology with Amelia Potter

Amelia Potter ( @pottsthinks ), a sports performance psychologist, joins Paul and Ryan to talk about mindset in training. Amelia works with athletes by utilizing action based interventions to help athletes achieve their goals in the long- and short-term. They also discuss managing stress, dealing with burnout, and comparing yourself to others. @pottsthinks @resilienttraininglab Facebook www.resilienttraininglab.com...

Nov 24, 202154 min

RTL86- Everything You Need to Know About RPE

In this episode, Paul and Ryan cover all of your questions about RPE! They discuss what it is, how to use it, and why its beneficial. Then they wrap up the episode with tips regarding using RPE in your training. If you still have more questions about RPE after listening to this episode, DM Paul or Ryan to get your question answered. @resilienttraininglab @paul_resilient @ryan_resilient Facebook www.resilienttraininglab.com...

Nov 17, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 86

RTL85- The Life Cycle of the Strength Coach with Stephen Calarco

Stephen Calarco is the guest on this week's episode of the Resilient Training Lab Podcast. During this episode, he discusses his transition from graduating college and working in athletics to training gen pop and opening his own business. These transitions came with its challenges, but now Stephen has full autonomy and works closely with clients to build habits and achieve their goals. @stephencalarco @resilienttraininglab Facebook www.resilienttraininglab.com...

Nov 10, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 85

RTL84- Fitness Stereotypes

Paul and Ryan are solo this week and are talking all about fitness stereotypes! They discuss the negative and positive aspects of each stereotype. Some of the stereotypes they cover include the person that brings tupperware everywhere, two workouts per day, and organic foods being healthier and better for the environment. Listen to hear what Paul and Ryan have to say about these stereotypes and more! @resilienttraininglab @paul_resilient @ryan_resilient Facebook www.resilienttraininglab.com...

Nov 03, 202159 min

RTL83- Setting Goals with Patriel Dunford of Infinite Fitness Personal Training

This week Patriel Dunford of Infinite Fitness Personal Training comes on the podcast to talk all about goals! Pat, Ryan, and Paul talk about helping clients set achievable goals, breaking big goals into smaller ones, and how it gets harder to achieve goals the more advanced you become. Check out Pat's Podcast --> Fitness, Fatness, and Everything in Between @ifpersonaltraining @resilienttraininglab Facebook Infinite Fitness Personal Training Resilient Training Lab www.infinitefitness.studio ww...

Oct 27, 202156 min

RTL82- The Role of Biomechanics with Ben Yanes

Ben Yanes is this week's guest on the Resilient Training Podcast! During their conversation, they discuss the role of biomechanics in training, what drives hypertrophy and strength, when to keep moving forward with an exercise vs when to regress, and what role does the coach have when dealing with an injured client. @ben_yanes @resilienttraininglab @paul_resilient @ryan_resilient Facebook www.resilienttraininglab.com...

Oct 20, 20211 hr 10 min

RTL81- Healthy Eating with Liz Marino of The Clean Eating Couple

The guest on this week's episode of the podcast is Liz Marino of The Clean Eating Couple. In the first half of the episode, Liz talks about how The Clean Eating Couple was started, how it has grown, and what the future holds for the business. The second half is spent discussing tips on how to meal prep and put together quick, healthy meals. Check out some of the recipes below for some food inspiration! And don't forget to check out The Clean Eating Couple website, Instagram, and Facebook! Recipe...

Oct 13, 20211 hr

RTL80- Consistency, Weight Loss, and Overcoming Injuries with Tina Caplan

Another OG RTL member joins Paul and Ryan to discuss her journey to powerlifting. Tina talks about how she learned the importance of consistency to being successful in the gym and with her nutrition. She has faced a few setbacks since starting powerlifting so she explains how she dealt with them and how she still remained consistent with her training and nutrition throughout them. Tina has also worked hard to achieve a significant weight loss that has not only led her to a healthier life but had...

Oct 06, 202159 min

RTL79- Training Through an Injury and High Life Stress with Sarah Gordon-Brilla

We have another OG Resilient member joining Paul and Ryan for a conversation about training through a significant injury. Sarah discusses a time that she suffered an injury during a time in which her life was very stressful between working a full time job, finishing graduate school, and managing training. They talk about how she continued to train during her rehab and how the injury led her to make changes in how she manages life stress and that she is mentally and physically stronger today beca...

Sep 29, 20211 hr

RTL78- Training Through Pregnancy with Emily Lustman

Today Paul and Ryan are joined by Resilient client, Emily Lustman, to talk all things training and pregnancy. Emily is currently pregnant with her second child and is at the start of her third trimester. They discuss what training looked like during her first and second pregnancy and postpartum; how training helped her mental health and prepare her for labor; and how taking time to fit in training helps her to be a role model to her kids. @resilienttraininglab @paul_resilient @ryan_resilient @em...

Sep 22, 202159 min

RTL77- Niching Your Business with Drew Cost

Paul and Ryan have a guest joining them this week! Drew Cost of Drewism Transformation Lab comes on the episode to talk about how he transformed his business & now focuses primarily on boxing. Listen to hear about how Drew changed his business model & is now running a successful business, helping clients have fun and achieve their goals, and has more time for his personal/family life. Instagram @mrdrewcost @resilienttraininglab Facebook Drewism Transformation Lab Resilient Training Lab W...

Sep 15, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 77

RTL76: Q&A with Paul and Ryan

Paul and Ryan are solo again today for another Q&A episode! It is another short episode that covers two listener questions. 1. "I'm a coach about to start training a client with a herniated disc, do you have any general advice for me?" 2. What is the benefit of increasing my mobility? If you have a question that you want answered, email us or DM us on Instagram! Instagram @paul_resilient @ryan_resilient @resilienttraininglab Facebook www.resilienttraininglab.com...

Sep 08, 202141 min

RTL75: Progressive Overload

Ryan and Paul cover how to drive progressive overload. They discuss how increasing the weight/sets/reps, changing the range of motion, adding tempo, improving technique, and increasing training frequency can help you to achieve progressive overload. Check out this episode to hear why progressive overload is important and the many ways that you work on driving it. Instagram @resilienttraininglab @ryan_resilient @paul_resilient Facebook www.resilientraininglab.com...

Sep 01, 202154 min

RTL74- Q&A with Paul & Ryan

Catch up with Paul and Ryan as they answer 3 listener questions. Keep your eye out for more quick episodes like this that cover questions from listeners. The 3 questions in this episode are: 1. How do I warm up to a heavy working set? 2. Should I wait until I'm not sore to train again? 3. Do activities outside of the gym affect my performance? Have your own question for one of the RTL coaches? Shoot us a DM @resilienttraininglab on Instagram or Resilient Training Lab on Facebook. Instagram @resi...

Aug 25, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 74

RTL73- Coaching Lessons w/ Clare

This week coach Clare gives us her top 5 coaching lessons learned during her first year of coaching with RTL. @clare_resilient @ryan_resilient www.resilienttraininglab.com

Aug 18, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 73

RTL72- Coaching Lessons w/ Ryan

This week coach Ryan goes into his top 5 lessons learned from coaching. @paul_resilient @ryan_resilient www.resilienttraininglab.com

Aug 04, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 72

RTL71- Paul's Top Coaching Lessons

This week coach Paul shares with us his top 5 lessons that he has learned while coaching. @paul_resilient @ryan_resilient www.resilienttraininglab.com

Jul 28, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 71

RTL70- Paul's Favorite Chart

Paul and Ryan go over Paul's favorite chart, which covers self-determination theory. This includes the process of shifting from relying on extrinsic motivation towards being intrinsically motivated. Without this shift it is very difficult to consistently make it to the gym over long periods of time, since external factors are outside of our control. Here's a link to the chart we refer to in today's episode: https://imgur.com/a/WvvERvl @paul_resilient @ryan_resilient www.resilienttraininglab.com...

Jul 21, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 70

RTL69- Q&A Part 2

Paul and Ryan are back to answer the remainder of your questions! This was another fun one that covered a wide range of topics, time stamps below. 1:00- How to tell whether you have an injury or you're just sore? 18:15- How to train your brain to not freak out when you think you do have an injury? 35:30- Is too much sleep for recovery a thing? 41:00- Sumo or Conventional? 51:15- When starting a personal training business is it okay to start out in a basement or rent a small space? 54:10- How did...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 69

RTL68- Q&A w/ Paul + Ryan

This week we answered questions submitted by you guys on IG! Time stamps below: 3:17- What advice would you give someone who is having a hard time mentally with training? 24:05- Anything you see new lifters doing better than OG powerlifters? 30:35- Will gear make a legit comeback? 33:25- Is it okay to take a break after a competition? 39:50- Will Paul ever compete in wraps? 41:00- Post weigh-in nutrition and hydration strategies www.resilienttraininglab.com @paul_resilient @ryan_resilient...

Jul 07, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 68

RTL Podcast Rewind: Women in the Fitness Industry with Amanda LaCroix

This week we have Amanda LaCroix on the podcast to talk about women in the fitness industry. Amanda graduated from Springfield College in 2016 with an Exercise Science degree and is Kettlebell Certified and Girls Gone Strong Pre- and Post-Natal Certified. Amanda works behind the scenes at Resilient Training Lab. She handles everything with the newsletter, blog, podcast, and billing. If you ever have a question about anything at RTL, you can contact her. In this episode, she talks with Paul and R...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 67

RTL Podcast Rewind- Training for Body Comp

This is a more recent rewind, but this episode offers 4 tips for training for body composition changes. A lot of you have mentioned having body comp goals to us, and we've done a full episode on the topic. Instead of guessing your way through physique changes, implement our tips to make sure you're not wasting your effort and time.

Jun 23, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 66
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