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

Brought to You by Perform Better  Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 19 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach"     Dr. Stuart McGill Professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, author of Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation and Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance,  We talked about: **Superstifness and How to Train It **How Breathe relates to Superstiffness and how to train it **Bracing- Dr. McGill's Definition and Why He Advocates it **The 5 Stages of Ultimate Back Fitness **What Are Strength Coaches Missing "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"   Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com**His take on "How Not To Warm Up" **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Adductor Weakness -Are We looking at Things Under Too Much of a Microscope -New Ideas in Ankle training

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Special Episode 18.5   All Gray Cook!! Gray has been working overtime to catch up with all of the questions that are asked on the StrengthCoach.com Forum and his website FunctionalMovement.com.   Since we have had some technical problems getting them out to you over the last 2 months, we wanted to make it up by giving you some extra content. In this episode:**Coddled Conditioning- Gray makes a statement about what is going on in the industry, particularly with some of the Crossfit programming.Gray answers questions about:**The Clamshell Exercise for Rotary Stability**Techniques for Shoulder Taping**"What are 3 things that you see being done by trainers in commercial gyms that if they could be fixed, would make a major  impact in the service they provide their clients?" Check out Gray's website at FunctionalMovement.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the r

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 18 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"   Lee Burton,  Co-Creator of The Functional Movement ScreenProgram Director for Athletic Training at Averett University Co-Author of The Secret Series We talked about: **Secrets of Primitive Patterns DVD**Push Up Stability and Rotatory Stability Screen**Corrective Exercise for both screens**Much more... "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com**A-Ha Moments **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Single Leg Assessments -Loading the Split Squat -Group vs. One-on-One Training-Y's and I's Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"        Chris Poirier joins us to talk about the Huge Summer Sale that is happening at Perform Better Check out the Perform Better

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 17 "Hit the Gym with A Strength Coach"   Paul Robbins, Metabolic Specialist, Athletes' Performance, Owner, Cardio2Tech We talked about: **"The 5 Phases of Energy System Development **Developing a Base**The Biggest Mistake Coaches make in ESD Programming**Much more... "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com**Training Youth Athletes**Bilateral Training**His Presentation with Gray Cook in Las Vegas **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Foam Rolling and Youth Athletes -Plyos for Older Athletes -Hip Dominant Strength Progressions-Using Chains Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts" Kevin Brochu joins us to talk about the different Resistance Bands that Perform Better carries."Performance Nutrition Tips"Jayson Hunter of CarbRotationDiet.comThis Week

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 16 "Hit the Gym with A Strength Coach" Chris Doyle, Head Strength & Conditioning CoachUniversity of Iowa Football We talked about: **Developing relationships with athletes**How he trains his athletes for power**What he is doing with the team right now**Much more... "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Elasticity -The Back Squat -Anterior Knee Pain-Developing a high school program-Business topics Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts" Jamie Harvie joins us to talk about the Vertec and Just Jump tools Perform Better carries."Ask Gray Cook"  Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum This episode we have a "Gray Cook Classic" from Episo

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 15 "Hit the Gym with A Strength Coach" Lorne Goldenberg, owner of The Athletic Conditioning Center, Ottawa, Canadawww.ACCOttawa.com Author of Strength Ball Training We talked about: **Lorne's Presentation- "Core Strength and Stability Through Ground Based Strength Training"**The study- "Trunk Muscle Activity During Stability Ball & free Weight Exercises" (Nuzzo et al)**The study- "Load Effects on Torso EMG During the Back Squat" (J. Gray et al)**Exercises with the Core Trainer You can purchase Lorne's Power Point Presentation (over 25 videos included!) at www.ACCOttawa.com "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Maximal Strength with a Back Condition -Squatting and the General Population -Step Ups-Kettlebells

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 14, Part 2 Special Bonus Interview Valerie Waters, Celebrity Trainer, Creator of the ValSlidewww.ValerieWaters.com Author of Red Carpet Ready We talked about: **Val's article "The Many Things I Know About Women"**What to do when your females say "I don't want to look too muscular"**Recognizing that different women want different results**Being attached to specific exercises**How "psychology trumps physiology"   Performance Nutrition Tips This Episode's Nutrition Expert: Jimmy Smith from www.JimmySmithTraining.com   "Ask Gray Cook" Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum This episode, Gray answers the question- "Will the FMS ever change?"  Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the rig

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 14, Part 1 Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Kim McCullough, Founder of Total Female Hockeywww.TotalFemaleHockey.com Get a copy of Kim's Free Report We talked about: **Kim's article "Should Kids Train like Pros? Developing the Basic Foundation ofStrength and Stability for Hockey"**Considerations for training female athletes The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -The knees past the toes with squats -Stability Ball Rollouts/Ab Wheel -Psoas/Hip Flexor strengthening-Stride Mechanics adjustments Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs   "Ask the Experts" with Perform Better   Kevin Brochu joins us to talk about the different weight vests that Perform Better carries  List

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 13 Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Robb Rogers, St. Vincent's Sports Performance, Indianapolis, INwww.SBCoachesCollege.com Coach Rogers' DVD Total Hip Training We talked about: **Techniques, progressions and patterns that are incorporated into workouts to return the hip to optimal function**Activation, Mobility, Stability and Strength for the Hip**Areas of Focus- Above and Below the Hip** Why the Hip is the Key to Movement and Skill**His article Basic Hip Mobility Coach Rogers has a great system in his approach to hip training, you don't want to miss his interview.  The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **What's new with the BU Hockey Training **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Bigger, Faster, Stronger -Zercher Squats -Program Design for the General Population

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Special Episode 12.5   Interviews with Bill Hartman and Mike Robertson Two of the Top Coaches in the Industry   I spoke to Mike and Bill about the topics they will be covering at the2008 Indianapolis Performance Enhancement Seminar **21st Century Core Training**Creating a More Effective Assessment**Optimizing Upper Extremity Biomechanics**Building Bulletproof Knees**Selecting the Optimal Method for Effective Flexibility Training**Program Design 2008 Indianapolis Performance Enhancement Seminar When: Saturday, May 17th, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Omni Severin Hotel, Downtown Indianapolis Cost: $129 Before May 1st; 1 Week Left$159 May 1st and after For those of you looking for NSCA CEU's, we've applied for .7 CEU's for this event! Win an All Expenses Paid Trip to The Perform BetterFunctional Training Summit (in Long Beach or Providence) Perform Better Surve

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 12 Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Shad Forsythe, Athletes' Performance Currently working with the Qatar and German Soccer Teams   We talked about: **Preventing Hamstring Injuries in Soccer This is a great resource for anyone who trains athletes that sprint  The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com**The New Forum- High School Strength Coaches **His new article- "In Season Training- Something is Better Than Nothing" **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Progressions for the Landmine -Exercise Variation -His Involvement in his Athletes' Nutrition Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs   Ask the Experts with Perform Better Erin McGirr from Perform Better comes on to tell us about theGamespeed Performance Enhancement Pad (ON SALE for the Mo

  Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Special Episode 11.5 Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Part 2 with Legendary Coach Al Vermeil The Only Strength Coach to Win Championship Rings from both the NBA and NFL We talked about: **Testing and Assessment ** Why he thinks Coaches are confusingTraining with Rehab **Explosive Training **Much More!!  Facility Design with Perform Better Interview with Jacob Guajardo about:     **How they with you from layout to installation to create the fitness facility that will best meet your needs and budget.    **Planning your state-of-the art fitness facility, from "soup to nuts." Jacob takes us through the whole process, including filling out the initial inquiry If you ever plan on opening your own facility, you don't want to miss this!! Win an All Expenses Paid Trip to The Perform BetterFunctional Training Summi

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 11 Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Legendary Coach Al VermeilThe Only Strength Coach to Win Championship Rings from both the NBA and NFL We talked about: **Most Important Factors in a S&C Program ** Best Way to Develop Speed **Program Design **Activation **The Biggest Mistakes Strength Coaches make The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com Updates on his Winter Seminar DVD and Mentorship Program **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Dynamic Warm Ups -Tight QLs -Youth Athlete Speed testing Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs   Win an All Expenses Paid Trip to The Perform BetterFunctional Training Summit (in Long Beach or Providence) Perform Better Survey Contest  Chris Poirier announces the launch of the contest on the

     Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen NowHighlights of Special Episode 10.5Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Legendary Strength Coach Bob Alejo, UC Santa Barbara(former Oakland A's and UCLA Strength Coach) joins us today to talk about:**Sport-Specific Training**Teaching the O-Lifts**Squat Technique**Static Stretching**Foam Rolling and Activation**Forearm Training**Things that Strength Coaches are Doing Wrong**His New Book- "Double Play, Training and Nutrition Advice from The World's Experts in Baseball"  "Ask Gray Cook"Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com ForumThis episode, Gray answers a question about the Side Lying Rotation DrillAnother great answer from Gray.   Check out Gray's Website, FunctionalMovement.comBill Hartman and Mike Robertson Present2008 Indianapolis Performance Enhancement SeminarWhen: Saturday, May 17th, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Where: Omni Severin Hotel, Downtown IndianapolisCost: $129 Before A

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 10 Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Coach Alwyn Cosgrove, Owner of Results Fitness, Santa Clarita, CA We talked about: **His article "Undulating Periodization" ** Combinations **Stretching **Foam Rolling and Activation **Vertical Core Training **His Lecture "21st century Fitness Programming Check out Alwyn's Special Collaboration CD- Over 800 Articles from the World's Top Fitness Specialists LiftStrong.com All Proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society   The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Punishing Workouts -Stretching/Foam ITB area -Combinations -Youth Training -ACL Tears Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 9 The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about ** What's new at StrengthCoach.com ** Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -T Spine Mobility in the AM -Bulging Discs- What not to do -Pronation and Jumping -Lee Taft's Plyo Step Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs Special Bonus Interview with Lee Taft of LeeTaft.com and SpeedInsiders.com Lee comes on to give us the scoop about the Plyo Step   Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better Rob Milani joins us to answer your questions. This week he gives us the lowdown on Plyo Boxes If you have a question for the experts at Perform Better you can send them to Chris.Poirier@performbetter.com   Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Coach Andy Twellman, Director of Operations at Train 4 the Game

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 8 "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about ** What's new at StrengthCoach.com Including his new Article "How Strong is Strong?" **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Tabata protocol-The Topic of Activation-Women and Lower Body Training Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better Jennie Rohde joins us to answer your questions. This week she gives us the lowdown on Kettlebells. If you have a question for the experts at Perform Better you can send them to Chris.Poirier@performbetter.com Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Coach Robert Dos Remedios, Strength & Conditioning Coach at College of The Canyons in CA We talked about: **Off season training for his Soccer team ** His book "Men's Health Power Training" **His DVD "Metaboli

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 7 The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com Including his new Article "Do We Always Train Football Players Wrong?" **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Resistance band Training for the Rotator Cuff -Quarter Squats (they stink!) -Rest Periods during sets Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs   Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better John Brock joins us to answer your questions. This week he gives us the lowdown on the differences between Resistance Training Cords for Speed and Agility If you have a question for the experts at Perform Better you can send them to Chris.Poirier@performbetter.com   Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Sarah Cahill, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Univ

Brought to you by Perform Better Click Here to Listen Now Special Episode 6.5 Highlights The "Secrets" Series This is a special episode that will focus on Gray Cook's "Secrets" Series A 55 minute interview with Gray about: - What the "Secrets" Series is all about - How it can be used with the Functional Movement Screen - Some of the "Secrets" of each DVD "Secrets of the Shoulder" "Secrets of Core Training "The Backside" "Secrets of the Hip & Knee" -A new addition to the "Secrets" Series coming soon Check out Gray's siteFunctionalMovement.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player.  Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 6 The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -The Myth of Core Stability -Jump Squats -Glute Activation -Rest Periods for Plyometrics Sign Up Now for The Michael Boyle Strength & Conditioning Winter Seminar on January 26 in Winchester, MA Only $99!! Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVD Ask the Equipment Experts at Perform Better Jamie Harvie joins us to answer your questions. This week he gives us the lowdown on the differences between Medicine Balls. If you have a question for the experts at Perform Better you can send them to Chris.Poirier@performbetter.com Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach Eric Cressey, Owner of Cressey Performance Co-Author of Magnificent Mobility, Building The Efficient Athlete and The Ultimate Off-Season Training Manual Eric goes o