The Strength Coach Podcast

The Key to Successful Adult Fitness Programming with Jess Tollman

In episode 413 of the Strength Coach Podcast , we chat with Jess Tollman , head of adult programming at MBSC, to uncover " The Key to Successful Adult Fitness Programming ” Brought to you by PerformBetter.com , this episode is packed with insights for coaches, therapists, and fitness enthusiasts looking to take their skills to the next level. **Highlights of the Episode** - We spoke about the fundamental differences between adult and athlete fitness programming, focusing on risk vs. reward calib...

Injury Prevention is a Myth with Mike Boyle

Episode 412 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by Perform Better , dives into the hot topic of "Injury Prevention vs. Reduction" Host Anthony Renna chats with Coach Boyle to break down this often-misunderstood debate. **Highlights of the Episode:** - A thorough discussion on why injuries can’t always be prevented but can potentially be reduced. - Insights into the recent Tyrese Haliburton Achilles injury and its complex contributing factors. - The role of training, load management, an...

Why Data Can't Replace Great Coaching with Mike Boyle

Welcome to Episode 411 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode, we explore why data can’t replace great coaching, featuring insights from Coach Mike Boyle. This episode highlights the growing reliance on data in coaching and why observation, listening, and trust remain fundamental. Highlights of the episode: - Coach Boyle talks about the shift toward data-driven methods and why human connection ...

Coaching Greatness with Todd Durkin

Episode 410 of the Strength Coach Podcast brings you a powerful conversation with world-class coach, trainer, author, and speaker Todd Durkin , who shares invaluable lessons on coaching greatness. Highlights of the episode: - Todd talks about his latest book, *Coaching Greatness* , a coaching manifesto filled with principles and stories that define what it takes to be a great coach. - We spoke about the importance of coaching from the inside out and empowering athletes and clients to achieve the...

Knees over Ankles, Program Design Simplicity & More with Mike Boyle

Welcome to Episode 409 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. This week, we’re diving into why consistency outshines complexity in training programs and how simple, effective methods can deliver long-term results. **Highlights of the Episode: - Chat with Coach Mike Boyle: We spoke about the evolution of strength training program design, including updates to his classic book, now retitled "Strength and Conditio...

Revolutionizing Warmups the "No Zombies" Way with Rett Larson

Welcome to Episode 408 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation . In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we explore how Rett Larson is revolutionizing warm-ups with his No Zombies Method ! Episode 408 brings you a deep dive into Rett’s game-changing approach to making warm-ups not only safer but also more dynamic and performance-enhancing for athletes. **Highlights of the episode:** - A chat and tour of R...

Sprinting vs. Weights: What Drives What? with Mike Boyle

Welcome to Episode 407 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by PerformBetter.com , the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode, expands on the Fred Duncan tweet that " Sprinting drives weights but weights won't drive sprinting. " Anthony Renna and Coach Mike Boyle dive into why strength alone won’t boost speed. Highlights of the episode include: - ** The relationship between strength and speed : Why getting stronger doesn’t always mean getting faster and ho...

The Future of Gyms: Fitness & Healthcare Unite with Mike Ranfone

Welcome to Episode 406 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In Episode 406 of The Strength Coach Podcast, we explore "The Future of Gyms: Fitness & Healthcare Unite " with special guest Mike Ranfone of Ranfone Training Systems (RTS). Mike shares his groundbreaking vision of blending fitness and healthcare to create a new paradigm in health and wellness. Highlights of the Episode: - Pete Holman shows us ho...

If I Had to Do It Over Again with Mike Boyle

Welcome to Episode 405 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In Episode 405 of The Strength Coach Podcast, we tackle one of the most critical questions for fitness entrepreneurs: "What should you focus on first when starting a fitness business?" Highlights of the episode: - **Why you should avoid spending too much on consultants early on: Learn how to prioritize your resources and avoid the trap of "paralysis ...

Qaud Health and Patellofemoral Joint Pain with Mike Boyle

Welcome to Episode 404 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode, we discuss Pain-Free Quad Training and dive into strategies for building stronger, healthier quads during PFJ rehab while avoiding common pitfalls. Here's what we covered: - The importance of functional, closed-chain exercises like split squats for pain-free quad training during rehab. - Why leg extensions might not be the best choi...

Training the Hips the Right Way with Pete Holman

Welcome to Episode 403 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode, Anthony chats with Glute Slide inventor Pete Holman about: - A deep dive into hip mechanics and why they’re crucial for athletic performance. - Exploring the importance of training the frontal plane for sports like hockey, soccer, and basketball. - How the Glute Slide revolutionizes lateral and rotational movement training. - Tips o...

Trusting the Training Process with Mike Boyle

Welcome to Episode 402 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode, Anthony chats with Coach Boyle about: -His upcoming lectures at the MBSC Spring Seminar in Woburn, MA and the Perform Better Summit in Providence, RI - Talking to young athletes about trusting the process - No more kneeling and lunge position med ball throws --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check ...

Strength & Conditioning for the Volleyball Athlete with Missy Mitchell-McBeth

Welcome to Episode 401 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode, Anthony chats with Missy Mitchell-McBeth about all things volleyball, drawing off the topics in her book "Developmental to Division 1: Strength & Conditioning for the Volleyball Athlete" Missy's Bio: " Over the last two decades, I've witnessed countless talented volleyball players never reaching their full potential—not due to a...

Med Ball Throws, Contrast Training and Vertical Jump Testing with Mike Boyle

Welcome to Episode 400 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by PerformBetter.com , the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode, Anthony chats with Coach Boyle about: - Med Ball Throws - sequencing, functional training, and why focusing on the kinetic chain—starting from your legs and trunk—is crucial for unlocking true power. - How, when and where he is using Contrast Training - Vertical Jump - how often does he test. Does he treat it like he does with spri...

The Truth About Fat Loss Success with Alwyn Cosgrove

Welcome to Episode 399 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by Perform Better! In this episode: Sumit Seth is on to show how Naamly's new tools helps track client progress through baseline measurements, habit tracking, and more. ( https://Naamly.com ) Anthony chats with Alwyn Cosgrove about: - NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) and its crucial role in fat loss success. - Breaking down metabolic adaptation, energy balance, and why "eat less, move more" isn't always enough. - Pra...

Why Partial Squats Could Be Harming Your Progress with Mike Boyle

Welcome to Episode 398 of the Strength Coach Podcast brought to you by Perform Better! In this chat Anthony Renna speaks with Coach Boyle about: - His thoughts on partial squats and why they can cause more harm than good. - A comparison between high-handle trap bar deadlifts and partial squats. - Insights into the importance of slow and heavy exercises for tendon health and how to progress effectively into plyometric movements. - Why achieving success with weight loss clients can be challenging ...

Battling Your Clients' Self-Limiting Beliefs with Aram Grigorian- Episode 397

Full-service transformation coach Aram Grigorian discusses training, nutrition and the mindset required to tie it all together. In the first video episode of the Strength Coach Podcast (after 18 years!), Aram joins Anthony Renna to talk about challenges and solutions when coaching clients on weight loss and building healthier lifestyles. We do a deep dive into performance, resilience, and personal growth strategies for fitness professionals. Aram is the founder of the ⁠Real Coaches Summit⁠ ( ⁠ht...

Mike Boyle on RDLs, Warm Ups, Progressions and Programming

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the CURRENT SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 396 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: The problem with Romanian Deadlifts Progressing the SLDL Warm up differences between adults and athletes Force System updates at MBSC Maximizing the Member Experience with Naamly Brought to you by Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one...

Becoming the Obvious Choice with Jonathan Goodman

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the sale at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 395 " Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Jonathan Goodman , creator of the Personal Trainer Development Center and host of the Obvious Choice podcast Author, " The Obvious Choice: Timeless lessons on Success, Profit and Finding Your Way " We spoke about: How he lost is way after COVID How he came back to build a better life Why content is an overrated way to build a business but an underrated way to le...

Mike Boyle on Programming, Cardiac Adaptations and 2024's Biggest Changes

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HOLIDAY SALE (EXTENDED TO JAN. 7) at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 394 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner End of the Year Interview with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Why he prefers 3x-a-week programs over 4x splits Why he uses more core exercises vs. stretches in hi tri-sets Cardiac adaptations for both weight training and aerobic training from a Dr. Howard Luks X post Something new or reinforced in 2024 His biggest change of 2024 Thanks ...

Franchising Done Right with MADabolic Co-Founder Brandon Cullen

ChatGPT for Trainers and Gym Owners with Corey Smallwood

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HOLIDAY SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 392 " Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Corey Smallwood, goPerformance and Founder of the consulting company Gyminai We spoke about: An overview of ChatGPT Why is has seen resistance How can trainers and gym owners use it to help improve effeciency His upcoming webinar with Perform Better: AI-Powered Fitness Success: Master ChatGPT To Drive Growth, Engagement, And Efficiency December 17th, 3-4...

Whole Body + Whole Mind = Performance with Justin Frandson

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HOLIDAY SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 391 " Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Justin Frandson, founder at Athleticism.com , author of Athleticism , founder at EMF Rocks We spoke about: His definition of Athleticism His Whole Body Whole, Brain formula Understanding subtle energies of nature to optimize our health & performance Getting athletes into a flow state Understanding brain waves The importance of ambidexterity The probl...

Social Media, a Misogi, Black Friday & the WWE with Vince Gabriele

Brought to You by PerformBetter.com. Click here for THE HUGE HOLIDAY sale. Highlights of Special Episode 390.5 Vince Gabriele , owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing "Social Media, a Misogi, Black Friday & the WWE with Vince Gabriele " We spoke about: His increased Social Media presence- Why? What is unused capacity? When is it time to hire a team to help? Serve and know your market Know where your market is Reaching out to them when they fol...

The Machine Debate, Apologizing to Staff and Fundamental Patterns Across Sports with Coach Boyle

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the CURRENT SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 390 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Why he apologizes to his staff often Similarities in Fundamental Patterns across sports The machine debate " Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about a simple shift in language that can make all the difference in how your members feel about their experience, even when things go wrong Na...

Lessons from Luge, the NHL, ESD & Seasonal Training with Ryan Van Asten

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the CURRENT SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 389 " Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Ryan Van Asten, former NHL S&C, 2-time Stanley Cup winner, Director of Performance - Village Sports and X-Factory Ryan on Instagram We spoke about: Lesson from working with Luge Athletes Understanding ESD Is a Base Important? Using other tools to improve VO2 Max Oxygen deficit and oxygen debt how they relate to warm up and cooldown Differences betwee...

Fascia and Pain-Free Performance with Amber Kivett

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the CURRENT SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 388 " Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Amber Kivett, founder, Kivett Kinetic Solutions We spoke about: How she got herself out of pain Fascia and it's role in pain Getting client buy-in to help them The 6 things that make fascia angry Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: What happened to Sports Hernias Programming The Strength Coach's role in Athlete...

The Only 5 Business Problems Worth Solving with Vince Gabriele

Brought to You by PerformBetter.com. Click here for THE HUGE SUMMER sale. Highlights of Special Episode 387.5 Vince Gabriele , owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing "The Only 5 Business Problems Worth Solving with Vince Gabriele " We spoke about the newsletter he sent out to his mailing list: The Only 5 Business Problems Worth Solving You’re not getting enough leads You’re not converting enough of the leads to memberships You are losing too many ...

Lessons from the Most Connected Man in Fitness- Sumit Seth

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HUGE SUMMER SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 387 " Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Naamly Anthony interviews Sumit about lessons learned attending 100+ Fitness Industry Masterminds, workshops and conferences over the last 4 years. Sumit is putting all of this together in an EXCLUSIVE MASTERCLASS : Discover The Laws of Gym Success Used By The Industry’s Top Owners In the dynamic world of fitness and health, training...

Are We Our Own Worst Enemy with Mike Boyle

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HUGE SUMMER SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 386 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Progressing to single leg plyos Single Leg Strength Standards- Male & female Are We Our Own Worst Enemy " Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about Leading from the Front; all about the power of Clear, Caring and Decisive Leadership- how it can influence the staff and member expe...