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Highlights of Episode 298.5 Brendon Rearick from Movement as Medicine, Certified Functional Strength Coach and Train Smarter AND Harder is on to discuss his new book, "Coaching Rules: A How-to Manual for a Successful Career in Strength and Fitness"We spoke about: 1.  His personal mission for the world 2.  The six biggest obstacles you’ll face when pursuing success3.  The 4 Pillars for Success4.  The first 6, the ground rules as a foundation for success 5.  Deliberate practice and the exercises in the book   You still have time to sign up for the big education giveaway from Brendon and Kevin Carr- Sign up here    Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by Perform Better Highlights of Episode 298 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Kendall Green, Green Roots Performance & Wellness, check out Coach Green's Instagram and Twitter We spoke about: His "sprint dominant" training philosophy Programming speed- distances, drills and volume Contrast training using hill sprints Speed and Power for the HS athlete Programing Plyos and Med Balls Utilizing the floor press Thoughts on Max training Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: His article "Top 4 Exercises for Clients Over 40" His article "The Four Worst Exercises for People Over 40" TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about "Are our clients committed enough?" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.   About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, A

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Click here for more info. Highlights of Episode 297 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Nate VanKouwenberg, Owner at Next Level S&C, Strength Coach: RIT Men's Hockey, Strength & Conditioning Director/ PE Teacher: Victor Central Schools We spoke about: His approach to PE and how its part of a bigger plan Getting Buy in from the AD, teachers, students and administration Building a HS Strength & Conditioning program from the ground up How PE at the lower grades transfers to Athletics later Laying the foundations in elementary and middle school PE Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Current status at MBSC with COVID Restrictions Are speed drills worth it His article "Orthopedic Costs" TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about "Keeping Your Audience in Focus- Part 2- Unique Selling Propositions" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.

  Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 296 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Erica Suter,  Youth Soccer Performance Coach We spoke about: Consideration for growing female athletes Programming considerastions  Speaking with parents about training Why there are too many skills trainers & what kids really need Building empowered humans off the field Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Single Leg Loading Research Using the slider reverse lunge compared to just a regular reverse lunge Using Chains in place of vests Thoughts on the Curtsy Lunge The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook finishes his 3 part series on "Readiness."  Check out the article Gray mentioned in the podcast, "Mobility, Control and Symmetry Movement Flows" TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about "Keeping Your Audience in Focus" Click here to start your Free 1

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 295 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Rocky Snyder, owner of Rocky's Fitness in Santa Cruz, CA We spoke about: Understanding the complexities of the foot Pronation Mechanics Supination Mechanics His screening process, things he's looking for Doing a self assessment  Using the foam roll to help realign the body The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: A forum thread- Acceleration Strategy  Should we coach athletes out of the False/Plyo step The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook continues his 3 part series on "Readiness." This is part 2 TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about best practices for Online Training Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.   About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Ant

  Brought to you by Performbetter.com. Check out the Free Summer Seminar Series Highlights of Episode 294 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Spencer Tatum, founder and performance director of THP in Scottsdale, AZ.  Trainer to the No. 1 Golfer in the World We spoke about: How to optimize golf performance through training   His screening process The "Ignite Screen Information he gets from Body Comp Using the FMS How the FMS relates to golfers Creating Tension with exercises Delivering an in-person experience on an online platform Articles we talked about: How to Optimize Golf Performance Using the FMS Using Technology in Training  The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Bench Pressing with Pitchers Tri-planar exercises The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook starts a 3 part series on "Readiness" TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Luke Summers the CEO from the Power Athlete, is on to talk about wo

Brought to You by PerformBetter.com I am up on Thursday August 27th doing "7 Things I Learned from The Best of the Best" Highlights of Episode 293 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Matthew Ibrahim, Co-Owner, Director of Strength & Conditioning and Internship Coordinator at TD Athletes Edge in Boston We spoke about: Defining deceleration, landing and force absorption   Incidence of lower body injuries in sports as a sign for change pithing 5 key body areas Are we forgetting isolated work? The power of language and communication in coaching Using Social Media as an educational platform The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: The current situation at MBSC New marketing ideas for the gym the intern situation for summer and fall "Corona Theatre" Contrast Training The Functional Movement Systems Segment Geralyn Coopersmith finishes her 3-part series on "What to expect when implementing an FMS based approach at your facility."  Today

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 292 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment John Welbourn, 9 year NFL starter and CEO of Power Athlete  We spoke about: What is power?   Athleticism Compensatory Acceleration Rehabbing the ACL the right way The Life Cycle of an Athlete Training over 40 Check out the ACL Prevention Course The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Training Kids and Speed Windows Using Complexes The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Alwyn Cosgrove tells us what he would do differently if he knew he was going into a shutdown for 4 months Check out their Free Webinar "Leading Your Fitness Business Through The "Here and Now." The Functional Movement Systems Segment   Geralyn Coopersmith continues her 3-part series on "What to expect when implementing an FMS based approach at your facility."  Today she talks about "Getting Management Buy-in." TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coac

Brought to You By PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 291 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Lorne Goldenberg, Strength Coach and owner of Strength Tek and Michael Boyle join Anthony for a Zoom call    We spoke about: Working with athletes after a layoff for the upcoming season In-season training The aerobic training debate- what side are they on The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Alwyn Cosgrove discusses Getting closed again; how do you stay in the game mentally; and how do you hold on to people who might feel like gyms are a bad place to be in? Check out their Free Webinar "Leading Your Fitness Business Through The "Here and Now." The Functional Movement Systems Segment Geralyn Coopersmith starts a 3 part series on "What to expect when implementing an FMS based approach at your facility."  Today she talks about Overcoming resistance and getting trainer buy-in. TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam and Tim di

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 290 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Jon Goodman, founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center and Online Trainer Academy Certification. He’s authored 11 books and lived in ten countries. You can listen to him host the hilarious and educational Online Trainer Show on iTunes, Spotify, or YouTube.  We spoke about: How the pandemic has been a wake up call What exactly Online training is  Finding Your Freedom number How to figure out what to offer Pricing philosophy Best Practices for Online Training The Founding Client Challenge (take the challenge with me starting Monday July 13!) The Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Online Training (Get it free, just pay shipping!) The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Current situation at MBSC A Forum thread "Conditioning in 1 month pre-season" his article "the Shit Test" The Business of Fitness with Results Fitnes

 Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 289   BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Blake Gourley, author of The Movement of Rowing, Performance Coach for rowers of all levels, RowingStrength.com We spoke about: Demands of the sport   Kinds of injuries  3 Injury Mechanisms of Rowing Foot and Ankle anatomy Rowing pre-requisites Screens for the ankle His system for lasting change his book, The Movement of Rowing   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Current challenges of being open research study "Biomechanics of Breast Support for Active Women" The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Alwyn Cosgrove discusses how being open does not mean business as usual Check out their Free Webinar "Leading Your Fitness Business Through The "Here and Now." The Functional Movement Systems Segment   Eric Dagati is on to discuss "The FMS Hourglass and How to Look at the Entire System" Train

Highlights of Episode 288 Chrissy King, personal trainer, life coach and fitness blogger, is on for part 6 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1.  How she is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2.  The impact of racism on health and why it's a public health issue3.  The diversity problem in fitness (referenced her article "Is Fitness Only for Thin, White Women?" 4.  Why we need to speak out against racism (referenced her article "Dear Fitness Pros, You Cannot Help POC with Fitness and Wellness While Remaining Silent on Racism" 5.  Racist policy in fitness 6.  What trainers and coaches can do better  A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to Kevin Carr, Brendon Rearick, Mike Boyle and Bob Hanson from Certified Functional Strength Coach for their generous donation for this episode. Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donatin

Highlights of Episode 287 William Johnson, Strength & Conditioning Coach and entrepreneur, is on for part 5 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1.  How he is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2.  His personal experiences with racism in life and the fitness profession3.  Not seeing himself as a representative of fitness in the media 4.  Perceptions of the black community in regard to Physical Nature vs. Intellectual Contributions 5.  Representation of People of Color in Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Why Standardize Testing can hold people back 6.  How resumes from black coaches can be more scrutinized and "whitened" 7.  Barriers into entrepreneurship  8.  What trainers and coaches can do better  A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to Laree Draper and On Target Publications for their generous donation for this epi

Highlights of Episode 286 Kendall Green, Strength & Conditioning Coach and owner of Green Roots Performance, is on for part 4 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1. How he is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2. His personal experiences with racism in life and the fitness profession 3. Why coaches need to state where they stand4. The anxiety of being a black business owner 5. Accountability with athletes 6. What we can do to make things better A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to Kevin Carr and Brendon Rearick of Movement as Medicine for their generous donation for this episode. Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donating.  Kendall has chosen the Equal Justice Initiative.   Thanks for Listening!

Highlights of Episode 285 Kelvin Gary, trainer and owner of Body Space Fitness, is on for part 3 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1. How he is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2. His personal experiences with racism in life and the fitness profession 3. Creating an open environment for staff4. Response to being the "odd ball out" at conferences and con ed 5. Connecting with people and putting yourself forward 6. What we can do to make things better A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to Alwyn and Rachel Cosgrove of Results Fitness University for their generous donation for this episode. Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donating.  Kelvin has chosen the Color of Change.  Body Space Fitness has set up a GoFundMe Page that you can donate too. Thanks for Listening!

Highlights of Episode 284   Dr. Jennifer Hutton, a pediatric physical therapist, is on for part 2 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1. How she is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2. Her personal experiences with racism in fitness 3. What is Racial Trauma?4. Defining Allyship and the different stages 5. Doing a "Self Interrogation"  6. Understanding how "Thought Viruses" can affect you 7. Taking action for the long haul. 8- How fit pros can examine their settings A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to TrainHeroic for their generous donation for this episode. Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donating.  Dr. Hutton has chosen the National Association of Black Physical Therapists Also, check out Dr. Hutton's webinar "Anti-Racism and Allyship for the Rehab and Movement Professional" Thanks for Listening!

Highlights of Episode 283 David Harris, 35 year fitness industry veteran, former VP of Health & Human Performance at Equinox, kicks off a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1. How is is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2. His personal experiences with racism in fitness 3. His experience with racist policy in fitness4. Recommendations about what can people do to educate themselves about racism  5. Understanding white privilege 6. What can fit pros do to overcome racism in the industry A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to Victor and Betty Gerstein for their generous donation.Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donating.  David has chosen the "It Gets Better Project." Find out more here   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Special Episode 282.5 Gray Cook did a 6 part series over the last 3 months.  We put them all together in this episode.He spoke about: 1. Don’t Fix a Preventable Problem 2. Strategy vs Tactics 3. Awareness 4. Breathing 5. Control 6. Development He mentions this course: A Common Sense Approach to Correcting Movement and this case study:FMS Golf Case Study      About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people the

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Scott Livingston, co-founder at ReconditioningHQ, co-owner at Premier Performance, former NHL Strength Coach, host of the Leave Your Mark Podcast We spoke about: What is Reconditioning   Movement Non-negotiables The line between Strength Coach & Physical Therapy Why he doesn't like the term "correctives" Sustainability The International Hockey Performance Summit  Much more Check out more about the International Hockey Performance Summit  The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Opening MBSC back up for outdoors only Logistic and Program challenges His article 25 years, 25 Mistakes Right now, Functional Strength Coach 7 is 40% off The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Alwyn Cosgrove discusses things to think about when preparing to open Check out their Free Webinar "Leading Your Fitness Business Through The "Here and Now." The Functional M

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 281 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Nick Winkelman, author of The Language of Coaching We spoke about: His epiphany at the 2009 Combine  the 3P Performance Model Figuring out what is Coachable and what is Trainable Motor Performance vs. Motor Learning Why we need to use Silent Sets The Goldilocks Principle The importance of Attention and how to get our athletes to pay more attention Teaching athletes about focus Much more Check out his new book The Language of Coaching   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Civil Disobedience The argument for gyms to open Taking the step to possibly sue the state to open based on a constitutional challenge  Right now, Functional Strength Coach 7 is 40% off The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Alwyn Cosgrove discusses a survey that Results Fitness used to find out what their members are thinking Chec