The Strength Coach Podcast | Interviews With The Top Strength Coaches, Fitness Pros, Nutritionists And Fitness Business Coach

Highlights of Episode 158     "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Jim Malone, former MLB Strength Coach, talks about the challenges working with baseball players, positive changes he's seen over the years, Why injuries are up all across baseball and what is the role of the S&C coach and much more.   "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some "Intensification and Accumulation", the article "Early Specialization, Play, & Injuries - A Defense of the 1-Sport "Specialist , fitting new concepts into your programing.   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk the current sale, upcoming education and The Rip Cones. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about Learning to Compartmentalize in Your Business. "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Jon Torine is on to continue his series about Hip Hinging. 

Highlights of Episode 157       "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Tim Anderson, co-founder of Original Strength, author to "Original Strength, Regaining the Body You Were Meant to Have".  I spoke to Tim about the Original Strength philosophy, how we achieve Original Strength, breathing, rolling, crawling, resets and more.   "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some forum topics including "Contrast Training", "Neck Nods", "His Current Philosophy and Powerlifting".   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Poirier joins us to talk about this year's Functional Training Summits. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Tunnel Vision". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Jon Torine is on to continue a series about Hip Hinging.  Today he talks about Chunking Down.   Audible.com is one of our new spon

Highlights of Episode 156       "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - David Kittner, "The Youth Fitness Guy", contributing author to "The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength Conditioning and Performance" and owner of Prowess Strength & Conditioning is on to talk all about youth training.   "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some forum topics including "4 Day Program and Plyos", "Kettlebell Deadlift" and "6 Year Old Hang Clean".   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Poirier joins us to talk about the current Sale, and a run down on a ton of upcoming education. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Elias Scarr is on to talk about "The Three Big Objections at the Point of Sale". "The Art of Coaching with EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance)"- Roy Holmes continues his series on training the NFL athlete.  Today he talks about "Bridging

Highlights of Episode 155     "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Robbie Bourke, Irish-based Strength Coach and creator of "The Ultimate Performance Seminar Series" is on to talk about the topics from the series including assessments, warm-ups, linear speed, multi-directional speed, absolute speed and using HRV.   "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some forum topics including "Different Angle on the Slide Board", "Boxing Conditioning" and "Med Ball Rotational Throw differences"   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current Sale, the ActivMotion Bar and a run down on a ton of upcoming education. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Elias Scarr is on to talk about "Creating the Client Experience". "The Art of Coaching with EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance)"- Roy Holmes continues his series on training the NFL athlete.&

Highlights of Episode 154     "The Vertical Treadmill"   "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Jamie Guined, Exercise Scientist with University of Houston and NASA Johnson Space Center as well as the founder of Launch Fitness, is on to talk about how she trains astronauts.    We talked about her journey to NASA and some of the unique considerations when training astronauts.    **Here's a link for more information on the 70-day bed rest study that they are wrapping up: https://bedreststudy.jsc.nasa.gov/cft.aspx   Here's what their last bad rest subject recently had to say about his experience so far in their study. http://www.vice.com/read/nasa-patient-8179-100     **Check out this video of a Space Fitness Machine!         "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "Cross Transfer and Bad Physical Therapy" and Injury Prevention vs. Injury Reduction.   Check out Coach Boyle's Func

Highlights of Episode 153     "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Greg Brittenham, former Strength & Conditioning Coach for New York Knicks, is on to talk about all things Core.  Coach Brittenham just wrote the book  "Conditioning to the Core".  We talked about his whole system and philosophy for training the core.     "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his takeaways from the World Golf Fitness Summit as well as a thread on "Taking a Loan or Not". Kevin Larrabee is on to talk about the details of the Certified Functional Strength Coach certification.   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current sale, a new line of Barbell Storage and what's happening at the NEW Perform Better Functional Training Institute. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Mike Wunsch is on to talk about a 4 Step Plan fo

Highlights of Episode 152- Part 2      "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "Employees- Salary, Hourly or Contractor?"; neural flossing and revisiting "how strong do we need to be?".   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about a new slide board, the current sale and the upcoming events at the Perform Better Functional Training Institute. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Craig Rasmussen is on to talk about parts 13 & 14 of his "14 Habits of Highly Successful Coaches". "Functional Movement Systems Segment" - Gray Cook Classic- Gray goes deep with "where we are missing the boat with corrective exercise" (from Episode 117)   Audible.com is one of our new sponsors.  Get a FREE audiobook here.     "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer s

Highlights of Episode 152- Part 1   "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Elsbeth Vaino,  owner of Custom Strength in Ottawa, - is on to talk about her article "The Ten Commandments of Coaching"; All things FAI and her new e-book on the subject; and Equal time for Women.    "The Art of Coaching with EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance)"- Nick Winkelman is back to talk about Motivation and Motor Learning.   Audible.com is one of our new sponsors.  Get a FREE audiobook here.       "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click) 

Highlights of Episode 151     "Functional Movement Systems Segment" - Gray Cook Classic- Gray goes over Movement Principle #10 (previously heard on Episode 104)     "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "When in Doubt", Fixing things that might not need fixing, and a Facebook thread involving a Derek Hansen quote on O-lifts and speed.   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk a new product, the current sale and the upcoming events at the Perform Better Functional Training Institute. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Craig Rasmussen is on to talk about parts 11 & 12 of his "14 Habits of Highly Successful Coaches". "The Art of Coaching with EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance)"- Victor Hall is on to talk about Managing Culture.   Audible.com is one of our new sponsors.  Get a FREE audiobook here. &nb

Highlights of Episode 150       "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Derek Hansen, Strength & Conditioning Coach for Simon Fraser University, is on to talk about his chapter in the book "High Performance Training for Sports", "Successfully Translating Strength to Speed".  Coach Hansen went over determining requirements for speed development, including Postural Integrity, Limb Mechanics, Strength, Relaxation, Acceleration Abilities and Elastic Qualities, as well as Integration of Speed Training Elements.     "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about the Certified Functional Strength Coach certification, the purpose of regressions and his thoughts on translating strength into speed.   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Rob Milani joins us to talk about the Huge Summer Sale, a new line of PB Extreme Products and the NEW Perform Better Functional Training Institute.

Highlights of Episode 149     "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Alan Stein, owner of Stronger Team, the S&C Coach from Dematha Catholic High School Basketball and the host of the Hardwood Hustle, is on to talk all things basketball, including assessments, periodization, ACL prevention, his strength & power program and more.    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some forum threads- "Are Golfers Getting Too Bulky?", "Learning to Hold Your Breath for 5 Minutes" and "Sue Falsone's Foam Roll Comments."   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the Huge Summer Sale, a monthly giveaway and the NEW Perform Better Functional Training Institute. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Craig Rasmussen is on to talk about parts 7 & 8 of his "14 Habits of Highly Successful Coaches". "The Art of Coaching with EXOS (formerl

Highlights of Episode 148       "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Sue Falsone, from Structure & Function, is on to talk about her chapter "Optimising Flexibility" in the new book, High Performance Training for Sports.  I spoke to Sue about the defineing flexibility, the components of flexibility, what the research says about stretching and more.    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Non-Negotiables in High School Training, Farmer's Walk Standards and Charlie Dragon's article "Optimism for Athletes and Coaches".   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the Huge Summer Sale, the Long Beach Summit and the True Form Runner. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Craig Rasmussen is on to talk about parts 5 & 6 of his "14 Habits of Highly Successful Coaches".   Audible.com is one of our new sponsors.&n

Highlights of Episode 147     "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - David Joyce, from Western Force Rugby, is on to talk his new book, High Performance Training for Sports.  I spoke to David all about the book including the chapter he wrote on "Retraining the Injured Athlete" and the Frans Bosch chapter "Fine Tuning Motor Control".    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Adding Complexes to his Program, Bruce Kelley's Article on throwing injuries and a forum thread about using the left leg bridge and right side abduction.   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the Huge Summer Sale and some new products included. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Craig Rasmussen is on to talk about parts 3 and 4 of his "14 Habits of Highly Successful Coaches".   Audible.com is one of our new sponsors.  Get a FREE audioboo

Highlights of Episode 146     "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Dave Puloka, Miami Dolphins Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, is on to talk about periodization for football, what they have been doing since the season ended, what they will do until the season starts, a week in the life, monitoring and much more.    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his takeaways from the Perform Better Summit, what book he is listening to and a forum thread called "Fitness Problems at the World Cup.".   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current sale and the Wreck Bag. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Mike Wunsch is on to talk about "Quality vs. Quantity". "The Art of Coaching with EXOS, (formerly Athletes' Performance and Core Performance)"- Brett Bartholomew discusses "How to be a Meaningful Mentor".  

Highlights of Episode 145 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Jim Kielbaso, from Total Performance in Michigan and author of Maximum Football Training, is on to talk about periodization, weight room coaching best practices, in-season programming, working with multi-sport athletes and much more.    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his videos "Core Seated Chop & Lift", thoughts on Facility size and the Vibram Class Action lawsuit.   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current sale and the Pit Shark Belt Squat Rack. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Elias Scarr is on to talk about setting up for an Expo. "The Art of Coaching with EXOS, (formerly Athletes' Performance and Core Performance)"- Brett Bartholomew talks about the impact of influence on performance- the pscychological aspect.   "Subscribe at iTu

Highlights of Episode 144 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Charlie Weingroff on to talk about what is essentially "Training=Rehab2" and that is "Lateralizations and Regressions".    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Functional Strength Coach 5, Reps for Gaining Strength, Women's Strength Standards, and training Tennis Players..   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current sale, the AT Sports Flex, and The Providence Summit guest speaker.   "The Art of Coaching with EXOS, (formerly Athletes' Performance and Core Performance)"- Calin Butterfield summarizes a Dan Baker Long Term Athletic Development Seminar that was at EXOS.   "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Co

Highlights of Episode 143 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Dr. Andreo Spina of Functional Anatomy Seminars, which includes Functional Range Conditioning or FRC.  I spoke to Dr. Spina about FRC, his definition of mobility, how does FRC differ from some of the other movement based programs and much more.    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his trip to Ireland for the Ireland Sport Coaches Assoc workshop,  the upcoming Functional Strength Coach 5, and a forum thread called Slow Cardio.   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about about The Providence Summit. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Elias Scarr is on to talk about an important Customer Service experience he had "The Art of Coaching with EXOS, (formerly Athletes' Performance and Core Performance)"- Nicole Rodriquez is on to talk about “Base Running”.

Highlights of Episode 142     "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his decision not to go back to the Red Sox, pitch counts, rear foot elevated jumps and monitoring.   Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the latest sale, upcoming education and The Rope Trainer. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Craig Rasmussen starts a 7-part series- "14 Habits of Highly Effective Coaches". The Art of Coaching with EXOS, (formerly Athletes'Perfomance and Core Performance)- Nicole Rodriguez is on to talk about planning Mind Sets for off-season training. "Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Brett Jones is back to talk about training groups.   "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac

Highlights of Episode 141 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Jeff Connors from East Carolina University and author of "Strength Coach, a Call to Serve".  Spoke to Coach Connors about his early days at Bucknell in the late 80s,  an Overview of his book,  his philosophy and where it was shaped from, single leg training, speed development and more.    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Stretching, his article, “Everyday Matters, You May Not Know Who You Knew”, and a forum post called Farmer’s walks with perturbations.    Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the latest sale, the announcement of the Functional Training Summit with some free sessions added and The Assault Air Bike. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Mike Wunsch finishes his series on working with different personality types. "The A

Highlights of Episode 140 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Kevin Neeld from Endeavor Sports Performance in Pitman NJ, disusses some topics from his new DVD, Optimizing Movement, including the foundations of optimal movement, how do we know if a joint is neutral or centrated, how does being naturally assymetrical affect our assessments, starting with the egg, breathing and so much more.    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks his takeaways from the MBSC Seminar, his upcoming presentation in Dublin, when it's ok to go beyond technical failure and supplementation.    Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the latest sale and The Cube. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Mike Wunsch continues his series on "Coaching different Personality Profiles" with "How to Talk to Your Client" "The Art of Coaching with EXOS, (formerly Athletes' Perfo