

The Strength Coach Podcast
Anthony Renna
The Strength Coach Podcast is one of the longest running (since 2007) Strength & Conditioning and Fitness podcasts. Episodes alternate between Coach Michael Boyle and top industry Strength Coaches and Trainers to get an insight into real world strength training.
This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.
This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.
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Sep 13, 2016 • 1h 29min
192- Robert Yang on Clean Eating, Nutrient Timing, Inflammation, Hydration and Cals in vs. Cals Out
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 Functional Training Institute. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "The Importance of a Guarantee" "The Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Diane Vives is on to start a 2 part series called "Using the FMS as Your Secret Weapon for Modifying Your Circuit Training". Part 1 is on Where to Start Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to continue a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 4 in on "Your Energy as a Coach" "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)

Aug 18, 2016 • 1h 18min
191- The Back Mechanic, Part 2- Stuart McGill
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 Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE Summer Sale, Wall Padding and Customization "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "The Importance of Marketing" and the Results Fitness Marketing Checklist. Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to continue a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 3 in on "The Ability to Adapt as a Coach" "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)

Aug 10, 2016 • 1h 10min
190- The Back Mechanic, Part 1- Stuart McGill
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 Sets”, and “14 year old Water Polo player” 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 a new product called the Acumobility Ball. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about Marketing and "Making Sure Your Product/Programming is Awesome" Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to continue a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 2 in on Building Your Method or Philosophy. "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)

Jul 28, 2016 • 1h 24min
189- Marco Sanchez- Movement as Medicine; Allistair McCaw on Coaching; Boyle, Jones and Cosgrove
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, . "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 Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE Summer Sale. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "Reinventing Yourself". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Brett Jones is on to finish a 2 part series on "Indian Clubs". Part 2 is on "Application using the clubs" Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to start a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 1 in on Standards. "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)

Jul 14, 2016 • 1h 24min
188- Don Saladino- The Evolution of a Facility, Opening a Second One and a Unique Internship
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 with Perform Better" - Rob Milani joins us to talk about the Current Sale, the upcoming Summit and the new Schwinn Airdyne AD Pro. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "Offering an Exclusive Service or Product". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Brett Jones is on to start a 2 part series on "Indian Clubs". Part 1 is on "The History" Special Segment- Kevin Carr is on to talk about the full Educational Platform at MBSC "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)

Jun 14, 2016 • 1h 29min
187- Bryan Mann on Velocity Based Training, APRE and more
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 out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the Current Sale, the Terra Core and the upcoming Summit. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "Lifestyle Design". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Mark Snow is on to continue a 3 part series on "Using the FMS in Your Group Fitness Program". Part 3 is on "Follow Up Screens and Results" "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)

May 29, 2016 • 1h 23min
186- Todd Hargrove and Better Movement
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, the Summits and a new partnership with Nike "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "When to send an issue to a Collection Agency". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Mark Snow is on to start a 3 part series on "Using the FMS in Your Group Fitness Program". Part 2 is on "Programing options for the the FMS" . Special Segment with Kevin Larrabee from The Fitcast Network and The Certified Functional Strength Coach Certification "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)

May 15, 2016 • 1h 41min
185- Molly Galbraith from Girls Gone Strong- What You Need to Know to Coach Women
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 talks about his article and forum thread "Former College Star Questions Strength Coach and Psych" and his blog post "This Might Be the Most Important Article Ever Written for Hockey Parents", and more. 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 Strong Man Log and a new Swiss Bar. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "The Challenges of Marketing". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Mark Snow is on to start a 3 part series on "Using the FMS in Your Group Fitness Program". Part 1 is on "Improving the Group Experience" . 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)

May 10, 2016 • 1h 30min
184- Nick Winkelman- The Big Interview
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 more. 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 the Battle Bars. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Social Media and Being Professional". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Brett Jones is on to talk about "The Get Up" . 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)

Apr 8, 2016 • 1h 26min
183- Lessons in the Art of Coaching from Grief- Rhonda Catt
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 running out to help Brendon Rearick in his battle with Aplastic Anemia, which is Bone Marrow Failure. We set up a fundraiser for Brendon with a "Collect Moments, Not Things" T-Shirt campaign. Please consider buying a T-shirt to help Brendon. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about "Don't Look in My Window (until you talk to me first)", his videos "Downhill Lunge" and MB Overhead Rotary Throw and the article "The Truth about Achieving Excellence" and more. 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 first Summit in Orlando. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Dreaming Bigger". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Brett Jones is on to talk about "Creating Positive Responses" . "The Art of Coaching with EXOS"- Brent Callaway is on to talk about part 2 of "Forming a System in the Team Environment" . 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)


