Bill Hartman Podcast for The 16% Bill Hartman's Coaching Conversation with Andy McCloy
Oct 25, 2019
Andy McCloy, a coach and consultant known for his expertise in training strategies and movement, shares insights that inspire a balanced approach to fitness. He humorously reflects on his quest for youthfulness and discusses the secondary consequences of intense training. The conversation delves into muscle hypertrophy, the differences between deadlifts and squats, and the limitations of breathing exercises for strong individuals. McCloy also advocates for personalized training methods and emphasizes the importance of self-assessment and key performance indicators in adapting to one's fitness journey.
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Fountain of Youth Story
- Bill Hartman shared a story about drinking from the Fountain of Youth in Ponce de Leon Park during a spring break trip in 1990.
- He humorously credits the waters for preventing his gray hair and youthfulness.
Compression-Driven Strength Tradeoff
- Training hard with heavy loads causes a concentric strategy that builds compression internally, leading to strength and hypertrophy.
- This strength gain comes with secondary consequences like loss of mobility or adaptability, varying by genetics.
Use KPIs to Monitor Training Effects
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor what you cannot give up while training intensely.
- Regularly assess mobility and adaptability to prevent unwanted losses from training adaptations.