Highlights of Episode 215 Listen Below Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Jim Kielbaso, President of the IYCA, Director of Total Sports Performance in Wixom, MI and Editor and contributor to Principles of Athletic Strength & Conditioning, is on to talk about: his blog post about the Young Girl Forced to Do Splits How he has evolved into the coach he is today The impact a coach has had on his son and family "Principles of Athletic Strength & Conditioning" His chapter- "Incorporating Speed & Agility into Programming" so much more The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle... Read more →
Episodes
September 16, 2017
September 01, 2017
Game Changer with Dr. Fergus Connoly- Episode 214
Highlights of Episode 214 Listen Below Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Dr. Fergus Connolly, Performance Dir. for Univ. of Michigan Football and author of Game Changer, the Art of Sports Science, is on to talk about: an overview of his book Different roles with performance and how the Strength Coach has eveolved The 4 Coactive model Working Backwards with Planning & Prep What we can learn from the military His thought on Data, Periodization, Recovery and more The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: a thread called "When to Incorporate 1 leg jumping... Read more →
August 22, 2017
Your Best Stride with Jonathan Beverly- Episode 213
Highlights of Episode 213 Listen Below Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Jonathan Beverly, former editor of Running Times and author of "Your Best Stride": ** his book "Your Best Stride" ** Myths with Running Form ** Physical prerequisites for good form ** the role of the hips in running ** The role of strength training for runners The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: ** Why we should be certified ** His article, "A Pistol is a One Leg Squat but a One Leg Squat is Not a Pistol" ** What he's reading... Read more →
August 10, 2017
Maximum Overload for Cyclists with Jacques DeVore- Episode 212
Highlights of Episode 212 Listen Below Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Jacques DeVore, owner Sirens & Titans Fitness, author of "Maximum Overload for Cyclists": ** Why has it taken cyclists so long to get in the weight room ** Absolute Power output ** Maximum Sustainable Power ** The story behind Maximum Overload ** Mini-sets with rest ** his book "Maximum Overload for Cyclists" The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: ** Things he's taken away from Coach Holler's work ** The article "Houston, We Have a Problem" from Martin Buchneit ** The article... Read more →
July 26, 2017
Sprinting with Tony Holler, Legendary Track Coach- Episode 211
Highlights of Episode 211 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Tony Holler, Track Coach, Plainfield North, Il joins me to talk about: ** His article "10 Sprint Facts I Wish Everyone Knew" ** His stance on Weight Training ** Speed as a barometer for athleticism ** His article Record, Rank & Publish: 8 Weeks to Alactic Training ** His article Sunshine, Dopamine and Sprinting The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: ** Coach Holler's article "10 Sprint Facts I Wish Everyone Knew" **The thread called "Testing Power/Elasticity" Complete Sports Conditioning The Business of Fitness... Read more →
July 01, 2017
Youth Training Roundtable- Jim Kielbaso, Darryl Nelson, Brian Sipotz- Episode 210
Highlights of Episode 210 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Youth Training Roundtable- taken from Episode 31 of Strength Coach TV Jim Kielbaso (IYCA), Darryl Nelson (USA Hockey) and Brian Sipotz (Advantage Strength) get together to talk about: ** The Evolution of Youth Training- the biggest changes over the last 15 years ** What are we doing right in Youth Training ** Problems with current industry practices ** The future and how we can make it better The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: **Social Media takeaways from the PB Summit **Training Hamstrings- Is... Read more →
June 16, 2017
The Wrestler's Edge- Carmen Bott from Wrestling Canada- Episode 209
Highlights of Episode 209 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Carmen Bott, Wrestling Canada, creator of The Wrestler's Edge SPECIAL DISCOUNT UNTIL SUNDAY 6/18 at 11:59pm! ONLY $47! Coach Bott joins me to talk about: ** Her training philosophy ** Assessing and Programing ** Using the GRIT scale ** Strength for wrestlers ** Conditioning ** The Wrestler's Edge The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: **Youth Training inspired by: **His blog post, "Youth Performance Training" ** Strength Coach TV Episode 31- Youth Training Roundtable Complete Sports Conditioning The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness... Read more →
June 09, 2017
Baylor's Director of Sports Nutrition- Jana Heitmeyer- Episode 208
Highlights of Episode 208 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Jana Heitmeyer, Director of Sports Nutrition, Baylor University Jana joins me to talk about: ** Responsibilities of her job ** Educating student athletes ** Working with other coaches and chefs ** Technology she is using ** Coordinating Travel Meals ** Supplementation The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: **Using heel boards and wedges for squatting **The article "Why I hired Sports First Director of Character Development" Complete Sports Conditioning The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness Alwyn Cosgrove discusses "Auditing Yourself" The Functional Movement... Read more →
May 12, 2017
Arsenal Strength Coach Barry Solan- Episode 207
Highlights of Episode 207 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Barry Solan, First Team Strength & Conditioning Coach at Arsenal FC Barry joins me to talk about: ** Communication and Coaching ** Working around the yearly schedule ** Working with other coaches ** His role within the organization ** Working with the Medical Team on return to Play ** How we can train soccer players better The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: **HR Based vs. Time Based systems **Isn't time based better for Sports Specific? **Jason Weber's article "Developing a Training Philosophy...Do you... Read more →
April 24, 2017
Charlie Weingroff, Eric Cressey, Robert Dos Remedios- Perform Better Summit Topics- Episode 206
Highlights of Episode 206 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Robert Dos Remedios, Eric Cressey and Charlie Weingroff join me to talk about their topics at The Perform Better Summits ** Robert Dos Remedios- Programming for Performance, Fitness and Function ** Eric Cressey- Long-Term Athletic Development: From the Little Leagues to the Big Leagues ** Charlie Weingroff- Under the Hood of Motor Skill Acquisition: How We Learn to Do What We Do Orlando Schedule Thursday, June 1- PRE-CONFERENCE & BONUS SESSIONS Friday, June 2nd- 8 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday, June 3rd- 8 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday, June... Read more →
April 21, 2017
Dave Puloka, Miami Dolphins; Barry Solan, Arsenal FC; and Dave Tenney, Seattle Sounders FC talk "Conscious Coaching"- Episode 205
Highlights of Episode 205 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Barry Solan, Arsenal FC; Dave Puloka, Miami Dolphins; and Dave Tenney, Seattle Sounders FC join me to talk about Conscious Coaching ** Dave Puloka talks about the archetype "The Politician" ** Barry Solan talks about "The Crusader" ** Dave Tenney talks about his takeaways from the book The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: **How My Zone works **Conditioning Soccer Players **The computers and numbers on the Assault Air Bike **His topic at the Perform Better Summits- Training the Client in Pain Complete Sports... Read more →
April 14, 2017
Mark Fitzgerald, Anaheim Ducks S&C, Episode 204
Highlights of Episode 204 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Mark Fitzgerald, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Anaheim Ducks and owner of Elite Training Systems, is on to talk about making the transition from the AHL to the NHL, Building Trust with Players, the research he is doing on Data for his Masters, Evaluating Hockey Talent vs. Athleticism, Hockey Testing, Nutrition and more. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Reevaluating his warm up based off of higher heart rates shown in Complete Sports Conditioning, the video "It's not how much, it's how fast",... Read more →
April 03, 2017
Interview with Mike Boyle about "Complete Sports Conditioning"
Highlights of Special Episode 203.5 Coach Boyle's new product Complete Sports Conditioning Interview with Coach Boyle about: An overview of the product Does steady state have a place The Inverted Pyramid Guidelines for conditioning Heart Rate vs. Time Based training Testing So much more $100 off until Friday, April 7 ORDER MONDAY or TUESDAY and HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN AN ASSAULT BIKE or ULTRASLIDE $100 off until Friday, April 7 "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here Read more →
March 24, 2017
Chris Holder- Deadlift Plateau Program, When to Push Young Athletes, Qigong and more- Episode 203
Highlights of Episode 203 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Chris Holder, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, is on to talk about his articles: Training Failure- When to Push Young Athletes and When to Wait Cal Poly’s 8-Week Deadlift Program: Push Through A Strength Plateau Qigong: The New (Ancient) Way Of Improving Health And Performance The Key To Speed Is In Your Spine and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about The book "Most Likely to Succeed" Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat Jumps Static Holds Programming the... Read more →
March 07, 2017
Martin Bingisser on Transfer of Training, Bondarchuk, Bosch and more- Episode 202
Highlights of Episode 202 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Martin Bingisser, founder on HMMR Media and the HMMR Podcast, Swiss national coach and seven-time national champion in the Hammer throw, is to talk about: The Transfer of Training Classifications of Exercise Basics of Anatoli Bondarchuk Role of Specific Strength Exercises in Team Sports Things he Learned From Frans Bosch Things he's changed from when he first started throwing the hammer and so much more See Martin and John Kiely in London Periodisation and Performance: Beyond the Bullshit John Kiely and Martin Bingisser, Saturday, May 20, 2017 ,... Read more →
March 02, 2017
Brett Bartholomew- the Conscious Coach Interview- Episode 201
Highlights of Episode 201 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Brett Bartholomew, author of Conscious Coaching is to talk all about the book: What Conscious Coaching is NOT Who is the Conscious Coach How is this different from the Art of Coaching Current Coaching Culture Athlete Archetypes Dark Sided Leadership Traits and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Coaching Clients in Pain His article "Rehab, Injury and the Elite, Fast Twitch Athlete" Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us... Read more →
February 10, 2017
The Podcast Within the Podcast- Replay of Episode 11 of the Stop & Give Me 20 Podcast with Mike Boyle- Episode 200.5
Highlights of Special Episode 200.5 Replay of Episode 11 of the "Stop & Give Me 20" Podcast with Mike Boyle The Stop and Give Me 20 Podcast features 20 minute interviews with some of the World's Top Fitness Professionals. Each show will start with their story of what led them into a fitness lifestyle; the spark that fueled their passion to help change lives through their fitness. It moves into the "Superhero Section", where the conversation moves into: 1) Who their biggest influences were growing up and who their real life Superhero was 2) Who their Superhero is now- who... Read more →
February 03, 2017
What We Need is Speed- Henk Kraaijenhof- Episode 200
Highlights of Episode 200 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Henk Kraaijenhof, author of What We Need is Speed is on to talk about: the book His early days with elite athletes Individualization What can we learn from the elite athlete Speed Myths LTAD and Windows of Opportunity Strength guidelines and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about The MBSC Winter Seminar Takeaways from Henk's Kraaijenhof's book "What We Need is Speed" a StrengthCoach.com Forum thread "What is Strength & Conditioning?" Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts... Read more →
January 20, 2017
Lee Burton- The Fundamental Capacity & Motor Control Screens, Modified FMS and new things for 2017- Special Episode 199.5
Highlights of Special Episode 199.5 "The Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Lee Burton from Functional Movement Systems is on to discuss: The Fundamental Capacity Screen The Motor Control Screen Where everything fits in The Modified Functional Movement Screen Important Updates on the website, membership and Certification "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click) Read more →
January 13, 2017
Training the Endurance Athlete with Jon Messner and Coach Boyle- Episode 199
Highlights of Episode 199 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Jon Messner, personal trainer, track coach and owner of Core Fitness, host of the Core Fitness Podcast: Runner and the Endurance Athlete Volume for Cross Country and Track Athletes Interval Training and Speed Work Developing a Base Training the General Population Developing an App and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "Training the Endurance Athlete" Personality and Genetic Predisposition His quote "Endurance training probably isn't good for you" Running and Injuries The Endurance Injury Cycle The One thing he would... Read more →
December 20, 2016
Mike Potenza- San Jose Sharks- Cup Hangover, The Evaluation Workout, Using Bloodwork- Episode 198
Highlights of Episode 198 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Mike Potenza, San Jose Sharks Head Strength & Conditioning Coach : Takeaways from going to Stanley Cup Programming Strategy with the World Cup in Pre-Season Changes now that he has an assistant Data Collection His "Evaluation Workout" Using Blood work with his players The Off Season Conference he's helping to put on and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Things he did differently in 2016 Forum Thread - "Airdyne vs. Assault and the Foot Strap" Forum Thread- "Rowing Intervals Causing Back Pain"... Read more →
December 13, 2016
Brandon Marcello talks Recovery, Sleep, Nutrition and Data- Episode 197
Highlights of Episode 197 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Brandon Marcello, former Director of Performance at Stanford University, current High Performance Strategist with Professional teams and Athletes: Recovery and Regeneration Cryotherapy, Contrast Showers Sleep and Paying Back the Sleep Debt Naps and the "Nappuccinno" Performance Based Dining Big Data and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Forum Thread - "Super Sets, Does it affect Heavy Lifts?" Forum Thread - "Single Leg Squat- Hip Shift" Forum Thread- "In Season Speed Work" Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment... Read more →
December 05, 2016
Justin Kavanaugh- Speed, Strength, The Heavy Barbell Hip Thrust and his time with Gary Vee- Episode196
Highlights of Episode 196 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Justin Kavanaugh, CEO of the Sport & Speed Institute, is on to discuss: His philosophy on Speed Training How Strong do we need to be to be fast Mistakes in Speed Training Simple Drills athletes can do every night His article "The Heavy Hip Thrust is Ruining Our Backs and The Industry" His "3 Biggest Takeaways from his meeting with Gary Vee" and so much more Check out Coach Kavanaugh's 5 Best Drills to Increase Your Speed "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about His takeaways... Read more →
November 07, 2016
Coaching in Another Culture- Rett Larson and Team China- Episode 195
Highlights of Episode 195 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Rett Larson, former Velocity and EXOS Performance Coach, current VP for JuzPlay in China, is on to discuss: Working with Team China in the 2012 & 2016 Olympics Working in a different culture Applauding spectacular failures Over-coaching Mixing ages in training and so much more Check out Rett's article on Daniel Coyle's "Talent Code" blog "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Forum Thread - "Alternative to Bridging" Forum Thread- "Understanding Huge volume of distance/laps swimmers" Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the... Read more →
October 04, 2016
Brian Bradley on Getting Pain Free - Episode 194
Highlights of Episode 194 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Brian Bradley, Vice President at Egoscue, is on to talk about: What is the Egoscue Method Posture Assessing Posture Common things he see and how he fixes them The Patch Concussions and so much more Check out the video series we talked about in the show- "Becoming Pain Free" "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Forum Thread - "Single Leg Hang Cleans" Dan McGinley's article- "Trust the System" Forum Thread- "Are We Meant to Pull Heavy" Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the... Read more →
September 24, 2016
Todd Wright on The Vertical Core, Locomotion, Floor Work, Relationships and more- Episode 193
Highlights of Episode 193 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Todd Wright, Assistant Coach and Head of Strength & Conditioning for the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as owner of Train 4 the Game is on to talk about: His role with the 76ers Vertical Core Training Locomotion The Truths of Human Movement Getting on the floor for some 3D work Developing relationships with athletes and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about: His article - "Converting the Front Squat to the Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat" Forum Thread- "High Hamstring Syndrome/Tendinopathy" and more! Check... Read more →
September 13, 2016
Robert Yang on Clean Eating, Nutrient Timing, Inflammation, Hydration and Cals in vs. Cals Out- Episode 192
Highlights of Episode 192 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Robert Yang, Performance Nutrition Coach and Strength Coach, is on to talk about: Performance Nutrition Timing Clean Eating Calories in vs. Calories Out Inflammation Supplementation Hydration and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about His article - "Testing for Ice Hockey" Forum Thread- "Bent Over Resting Posture" and more! Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE Summer Sale, and some new classes at The Perform Better... Read more →
August 18, 2016
The Back Mechanic, Part 2- Stuart McGill, Episode 191
Highlights of Episode 191 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, is on for part 2 (check out last episode) to talk about: his new book, Back Mechanic 8 Easy Assessments Transfer of Training Coaching the Big 3 Exercises His thoughts on the latest Phillip Beach influenced work and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Forum Thread- "Regeneration" Forum Thread- "High Hamstring Syndrome" Forum Thread- "Quad Cramping in ASLR" and more! Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment... Read more →
August 10, 2016
The Back Mechanic- Stuart McGill, Episode 190
Highlights of Episode 190 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, is on to talk about his new book, Back Mechanic, revisiting sit ups, Pain Science, posture and it’s role in back pain, 8 Easy Assessments , the Big 3 Exercises and so much more. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview so he is on the next episode as well. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about an article called “Strength Training May Improve Academic Performance”, a couple of forum threads called “Timed... Read more →
July 28, 2016
Marco Sanchez- Movement as Medicine; Allistair McCaw on Coaching; Boyle, Jones and Cosgrove- Episode 189
Highlights of Episode 189 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Marco Sanchez, from Movement as Medicine and MBSC, is on to talk about how Movement as Medicine works in the confines of MBSC and their unique relationship, new things happening with what they are doing, working Cervical Rotation, The Stability WOD series, and so much more . "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Charlie Weingroff’s article “The Concept of the Lowest System Load”, how technology is getting more involved in the gym, Kevin Carr’s article “Frontal Plane and Cross Lateral Movement” and more. Check out Coach... Read more →
July 14, 2016
Don Saladino- The Evolution of a Facility, Opening a Second One and a Unique Internship- Episode 188
Highlights of Episode 188 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Don Saladino, owner of Drive 495 and Drive 443, is on to talk his over 10 years as a facility owner, the changes he's made in the facility, hiring and keeping staff, opening a second facility and his new Internship/Mentorship Program at the Drive Clubs. Click here to apply for the fall. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some forum topics including "Boomer Group", "Deadlift Technique - Eccentric Phase" "Pro Hockey Testing" and more. Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts... Read more →
June 14, 2016
Bryan Mann on Velocity Based Training, APRE and more- Episode 187
Highlights of Episode 187 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Bryan Mann, Assistant Teaching Professor of Physical Therapy & Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning at University of Missouri, is on to talk about an overview of Velocity Based Training (VBT), Auto-regulatory Progressive Resistance Exercise (APRE), advice for young Strength Coaches and so much more. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his book, "New Functional Training for Sports", his article "Other People's Athletes"; forum threads "StrongFirst Tennis Ball Squeeze" and "Set up for RFESS"; and the controversial video from a college football program and more. Check... Read more →
May 29, 2016
Todd Hargrove and Better Movement; Boyle on Power; Cosgrove and Collection Agencies; Snow on FMS & Groups- Episode 186
Highlights of Episode 186 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Todd Hargove, author of A Guide to Better Movement, is on to talk about some different chapters in his book, including flexibility, mobility, motor control, learning, Neutral vs. Natural, the key role of attention , motor development and primal patterns and so much more. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about forum threads "Med Ball Programming" and "Depth Jumps" and more. Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Poirier joins us to talk about the Current Sale,... Read more →
May 15, 2016
Molly Galbraith from Girls Gone Strong- What You Need to Know to Coach Women- Episode 185
Highlights of Episode 185 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Molly Galbraith, co-founder of Girls Gone Strong, is on talk about her journey with weight loss, powerlifting, bodybuilding and pain that led her to Girls Gone Strong (GGS), the mission and the fight for GGS, their approach working with women with the Modern Woman's Guide to Strength Training, How motivation is different for men and women, a Strategy to help you work with women who just don't love their bodies, "the picture" (see below), the Women's Fitness Summit and so much more. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle... Read more →
May 10, 2016
Nick Winkelman BIG Interview; Boyle Adapts 5-3-1 to a Wider Audience; Rachel Cosgrove and Social Media, Brett Jones on the Get Up- Episode 184
Highlights of Episode 184 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Nick Winkelman, Head of Athletic Performance & Science at Irish Rugby Football Union, is on to talk about his new job, his chapter in Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation- "Assessing Athletic Qualities", including Maximal Strength, Maximal Power and Return to Play guidelines. He also discussed some great coaching info from his upcoming lecture at Perform Better, "Learning that Sticks- How Analogies Shape Understanding" and sooooooo much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "Adapting 5-3-1 to a Wider Audience", Culture Lessons from MBSC, and... Read more →
April 08, 2016
Lessons in the Art of Coaching from Grief- Rhonda Catt- Episode 183
Highlights of Episode 183 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Rhonda Catt, owner of Catt Conditioning, is on to talk about some of the lessons she learned in the Art of Coaching from the grief she experienced with the loss of her husband. Rhonda talks about her article "Grief and the Strength Coach" and how that grief taught her to approach her clients and athletes differently. She also goes over some of the warning signs of heart disease, especially important in someone who does not have any markers and is in good health otherwise. . HELP BRENDON!! Time is... Read more →
April 01, 2016
Brendon Rearick- Movement as Medicine- Episode 182
Highlights of Episode 182 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Brendon Rearick, co-founder of Movement as Medicine and CFSC, is on to talk about Paying off his Student Loan at 25, having a diversified portfolio and how his program design has changed since leaving MBSC, as well as the effect of PRI, FRC, Yoga, Gymnastics and Crossfit on programming. We also spoke to Brendon about his battle with Aplastic Anemia, which is Bone Marrow Failure, and the struggles he has had trying to get through it. We set up a fundraiser for Brendon with a "Collect Moments, Not... Read more →
March 28, 2016
Putting them All Together- Frank Dolan's Review of the 7 Screens of the FMS in one Special Episode- 181.5
Highlights of Episode 181.5 "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" For the last 7 episodes, Frank Dolan has done a series reviewing each of the 7 Functional Movement Screens. I put all 7 segments together in 1 episode so you can get a better understanding of them hearing them all at once. "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) Read more →
March 23, 2016
Bobby Smith on Speed; Boyle on "Close Pack, Open Pack"; Dolan finishes up the FMS Series; N-Rod on relatedness and Tracking numbers w/Cosgrove- Episode 181
Highlights of Episode 181 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Bobby Smith, owner of RYPT- Reach Your Potential Training in New Jersey, is on to talk about how his Olympic javelin training has helped his coaching, how 4 major surgeries has impacted his programming, Key programming points in speed and agility training and his lecture at the Complete Speed and Power Summit and more. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "Close Pack, Open Pack?" and forum threads "14 year old with Chronic Ankle Pain" and "The Biggest Question in S&C" Check out Coach... Read more →
March 08, 2016
David Joyce- Pain and Performance; Boyle on the Combine; Cosgrove, Dolan and N-Rod is back- Episode 180
Highlights of Episode 180 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - David Joyce, head of Athletic Performance at the GWS Giants Football Club of the Australian Football League, is on to talk about his role at GWS, his new book "Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation" ; one of the chapters he wrote in the book called Pain and Performance and more. founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "Is the NFL Combine... Read more →
January 14, 2016
Allistair McCaw on Working with Tennis Players; Coach Boyle, Frank Dolan, Keir Wenham-Flatt and Alwyn Cosgrove- Episode 179
Highlights of Episode 179 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Allistair McCaw, from The McCaw Method, is on to discuss where the tennis industry is in relation to S&C, the demands of the sport and how they relate to programming, injuries in tennis, dealing with high volume of junior tennis, what makes a good coach, and more. founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about where he is with the Phillip Beach experimentation, his... Read more →
December 23, 2015
Strength & Conditioning Legend Bob Alejo; Boyle and FSC6; Cosgrove lessons from Disney- Episode 178
Highlights of Episode 178 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Bob Alejo, Assistant AD and Director of Strength & Conditioning at NC State, is on to discuss he role at NC State, some things that have changed over the last 5-7 years, educating his staff, monitoring, the PT-Strength Coach "crossing the line" argument, building an attitude, program design, building power and more. founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his workshop I attended... Read more →
December 03, 2015
How in Tune is Your Body with Anna Hartman- Episode 177
Highlights of Episode 177 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Anna Hartman, founder of MovementREV is on discuss some of Phillip Beach's work and her article "How in Tune is Your Body?", resting postures, creating a more stimulating environment for your feet and so much more. founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Anna Hartman's article "How in Tune is Your Body?" and how he thinks it's a game changer. Check out Coach... Read more →
November 25, 2015
Pat Davidson on GPP, Volume, Exercise Selection, Body Comp and more; Boyle and a few forum topics; Frank Dolan, Joel Sanders and Rachel Cosgrove- Episode 176
Highlights of Episode 176 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Pat Davidson, founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf Director of Training Methodology & Con Ed at Peak Performance, NYC is on discuss GPP, Volume, Exercise Selection and Movement Variability, Body Comp for Athletes and so much more. founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about "The Reverse... Read more →
November 07, 2015
Jonathan Fass and Pain; Boyle and New Warm Up Ideas; Frank Dolan Starts a new FMS Series; Joel Sanders on Bourbon & Barbells- Episode 175
Highlights of Episode 175 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Jonathan Fass, founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf physical therapist and strength coach, is on to talk all about the Science of Pain. He discusses the current research, pain associations, what is a Nocebo, is pain "in your head"? and so much more. founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"-... Read more →
October 30, 2015
All About the Foot with Jessi Stensland; Boyle on Teaching the SLDL; Rachel Cosgrove and Referrals- Episode 174
Highlights of Episode 174 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Jessi Stensland, founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf former Division 1 swimmer, Professional Triathlete, creator of Movement U and founder of FeetFreex, is on to talk about her journey of past injuries led her to understand the importance of foot health, foot anatomy, proper foot width, and the problem with current footwear. founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization -... Read more →
October 26, 2015
Karsten Jensen on All Things Periodization- Episode 173
Highlights of Episode 173 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Karsten Jensen, founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf founder of Yes To Strength, is the creator of The Flexible Periodization Method and Performance Optimization with Periodization - See more at: http://www.yestostrength.net/#sthash.u7d4NDuF.dpuf founder of Yes to Strength and creator of The Flexible Periodization Method as well as Performance Optimization... Read more →
September 30, 2015
Sean Skahan and Chris Chase- "From Pro to College and College to Pro"- Episode 172
Highlights of Episode 172 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Special segment with both Sean Skahan (Boston U Hockey) and Chris Chase (Atlanta Hawks). Both coaches talk about making the transition from the Pro ranks to College and from College to Pro, as they both recently did. I spoke to them about the challenges of the transitions and where they are in their new situations. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about the forum thread "Hypertrophy? Start with the Why" and his article "Interval Training, HIIT or Miss" Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5... Read more →
September 03, 2015
Coach Dos on Program Design; Boyle Starts with the Why; Alwyn Cosgrove, Brett Jones, Stefan Underwood and Perform Better- Episode 171
Highlights of Episode 171 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Robert Dos Remedios, former S&C Coach at College of the Canyons and 2006 NSCA Collegiate Strength Coach of the Year. Coach Dos is on to talk about all things program design. We talked about movement categories, warm up philosophy; 2,3,and 4 day programs; and periodization. All this is from his new product, Complete Program Design. "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his webinar that he did called Start with Why. He goes over Why he does what he does in his system. Check out... Read more →
August 25, 2015
Brett Bartholomew Interview; Mike Boyle; Brett Jones on the Backlash of Correctives; Alwyn Cosgrove and Danielle LaFata- Episode 170
Highlights of Episode 170 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Brett Bartholomew, S&C Coach at EXOS and Director or their NFL Development Program as well as their UFC program. Brett does deep on the Art of Coaching, working with Wounded Warriors, "Are we doing too much as S&C Coaches?" and his work in MMA. "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some topics that came from the forum threads "Resistance for Kids", "Front Foot Elevated Split Squats", and "Horizontal Bounding". Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 5 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better"... Read more →