All Things Strength & Wellness

On this episode I interview Functional Medicine Practitioner Ameer Rosic. Ameer and I discussed many topics including: - Ameer's Background- Ameer's application of Functional Medicine- Ameer's thoughts on Seasonal Eating- Ameer's take on Sleep and Circadian Rhythms- As well as many more topics on how to optimize your health and wellness Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB

On the episode I interview Strength and Conditioning Coach Keir Wenham-Flatt. Keir is currently working with EXOS as the head Strength and Conditioning with the Argentina Rugby team. On this episode Keir and I discussed many topics including: - Keir's Background- Keir's Coaching Philosophy- Keir's take on Energy System Development- Keir's thoughts on Program Design & Periodization- As well and many more topics Hope you guys really enjoy the show. Stay Strong,RB

This Episodes Guest is Jim Wendler. The is a renowned writer and former competitive powerlifter. Jim is of course the developer and author of one of the most known training systems of the past 5 years 5/3/1. In the episode Jim and I discussed: - Jim's background- Influences on Jim as a lifter, coach, and in life in general- Problems that Jim sees with the Industry- Dymanic Effort Training for beginners and in general- 5/3/1- Business - Jim's current life and training goals Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong,RB

On this episode I had the pleasure in interviewing Coach James Smith. James and I discussed mant topics including:   - Problems that James see's within the Physical Preparation culture - James thoughts on Energy System Development - James thoughts on Olympic Lifts for Explosive Strength Development - And much more Hope you guys really enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB

Just me on this show discussing some Energy System Development stuff. Enjoy. Stay Strong, RB

The episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach Eric Cressey. Eric is Co-Founder of Cressey Performance in Hudson, MA, Boston, in the USA.  On this episode Eric and I discussed many topics including: Eric's background, influences, problems his sees within the industry, training the overhead athlete and many more. Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB

This episodes guest is Coach Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Training Systems. On the episode Chad and I discussed many topics including - Chads take on problems that he sees within the strength and conditioning industry, Chads coaching philosophy, Chads view on energy system development for alactic-aerobic sports such as American Football, as well as many other great topics. Hope you guys really enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB

This episode I talk about warm up templates and body compositions templates. Show Notes can be found here.   Enjoy. Stay Strong,   RB

On this episode I talk about some of the templates that I have used to develop work capacity.   Show Notes can be found here.   Enjoy.   Stay Strong,   RB    

This Episodes Guest is Coach Mike Boyle. Mike Boyle is the Co-Founder of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, which has been voted the number 1 gym in America by Mens Health for the past number of years. Mike is currently the head strength and conditioning coach to the Boston Red Sox, and the US Womens Ice Hockey team. Mike is one of the most sought out experts in the field of strength and conditioning. He has released many DVD products, and has authored three books, Functional Training for Sports, Designing Strength Training Programs and Facilities, and Advances in Functional Training.  You can read Mikes full bio here. On this episode Mike and I talk about many topics including - Mikes upcoming seminar in Dublin on March 29, Mikes thoughts on the Postural Restoration Institute, breathing, and many other topics. Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB Ps. There are still some tickets left for Mikes seminar in Dublin on March 29 - Click here to book your place if you still have not booked yet.

This episodes guest is TS Wiley. TS Wiley is author of "Light Outs", one of my favorite books. On this show myself and TS discussed how optimizing Circadian Rhythms are critical to health and wellness. This was a great show, definitely one of my favorites. Enjoy. Stay Strong,RB

Show Notes - Click here. Enjoy.   Stay Strong,   RB

This episode I talk about how the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) course is a great introductory course for those looking to get into Functional Medicine. Enjoy! Stay Strong, RB

Just me again on this episode. This time I just talked about the athletic development hierarchy that I adapted from Al Vermeil. I also spoke about objective markers and baselines (Testing) of each quality and bio-motor oh the hierarchy. Enjoy. Stay Strong,RB

On this episode it is just me talking for the hour and a bit on the following areas: Fetal DevelopmentPreconception HealthNutritionCircadian RhythmsEnvironmental ToxinsMental, Emotional, Spiritual HealthExercise I hope I made some sense.  I am trying to convey what I currently believe to be essential area's to optimize to be able to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilled life. Stay Strong, RB

This episodes guest is Mike Robertson. Mike is a strength and conditioning coach based out of Indianapolis in the US. He is also the co-founder of Indianapolis Fitness And Sports Training (IFAST). On this episode Mike and I discussed many topics including, Mikes background, Mikes take on assessment and corrective exercise, and how Mike has incorporated corrective strategies from the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) into his program design. Hope you guys enjoy the show! Stay Strong,RB

This Episodes Guest is Gray Cook. Gray Cook is the co-creator of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), and the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).  On this episode I wanted Gray to address and answer a lot of the criticisms (that are base of false assumptions mainly) about the Functional Movement Screen. This was a really great interview, Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB

This Episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Legend Al Vermeil. Coach Vermeil is the only Strength and Conditioning Coach to have won World Championship rings from both the NFL and NBA. He is also the only Strength and Conditioning Coach who has been in the NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball. On this episode Coach Vermeil shared a lot of his knowledge and wisdom on many areas of strength and conditioning and coaching. Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong,RB Show Notes: Here is a video of Al's Son Lance executing a Power and Hang Snatch. This is the video that Al mention's in our interview:

This Episodes Guest is Nick Winkelman Nick Winkelman is a strength and conditioning coach and educator at Athletes' Performance, in Phoenix, AZ, in the USA. On this show Nick and I discussed - Nick's Background, influences, training philosophy, speed development, hypertrophy development, program design and periodization and much more. Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Athletes Performance will be hosting their Phase 1 and Phase 2 Mentorships in Dublin City University (DCU), Dublin, Ireland, this coming August. Be sure to book your place as soon as possible so you will not miss out on this great learning opportunity. Nicole Rodriguez will be instructing the Phase 1 Mentorship - August 19-22 Nick Winkelman will be instructing the Phase 2 Mentorship - August 26-29

This Episodes Guest is Aisling Fitzgibbon (a.k.a. The Girl Against Fluoride) On this show Aisling and I discussed her campaign against the Irish Government to ban water flouridation from Irish water supplies. We also both discussed at length the potential dangers of fluoride on overall health and wellness. Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB