Paint The Edges

In this episode of Paint the Edges, Mac and Thayer examine the consequences of action in exercise and rehabilitation, exploring how movement choices shape performance and recovery. They unpack the role of visual feedback and sensation in navigating movement, breaking down the principles of input and how understanding sensation can refine training, enhance correction, and improve overall movement quality. https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/ https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/ PSL1 Registration is now LIVE. Sign up Now At  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Road Rage (00:00:00) Pet Peeves and Consequences (00:06:02) Driving Rules and Real-Life Accountability (00:11:04) Punches in the Face and Learning Lessons (00:12:59) Consequences Aren’t Always Negative (00:13:47) Exercise Selection as Consequence Management (00:14:54) Rehab Example: Balance Gone Wrong (00:17:10) The Role of Sight and Visual Input (00:20:50) Why Removing Glasses Makes Training Worse (00:28:48) Performance Is the Proxy (00:29:49) Rehab Facilities Ignoring Visual Feedback (00:31:52) Training Is Just Load-Managed Rehab (00:41:04) Visual Input as a Warm-Up Tool (00:42:47) Appropriate Use of Proprioception (00:45:23) Three Questions Every Coach Should Ask (00:49:18)

In this episode of Paint the Edges, Mac and Thayer explore how professionalism and genuine human connection shape the training experience. They highlight the impact of meaningful interactions, showing how small details and elevated standards can leave a lasting impact on clients and colleagues alike. https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/ https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/ PSL1 Registration is now LIVE. Sign up Now At  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Cold Open & Intro Chaos (00:00:00) Laptop vs Phone: Speed, Spelling, Autocorrect (00:00:45) South African Texting-While-Driving Confession (00:02:36) Roles on the Pod: Stoke the Fire (00:05:10) Intimidation, Profiling, and Perception (00:07:41) Coaching Optics in Affluent Gyms (00:09:52) Power Dynamics: Don’t Tower Over Clients (00:15:36) Be the Ritz: Standards, Amenities, Professionalism (00:20:26) Branding, Consistency, and Building Real-World Network (00:38:04) Small Details Compound (00:50:07)

In this special anniversary episode, hosts Mac and Thayer celebrate a full year of Paint The Edges with 52 episodes in the books. The conversation blends lessons learned from mistakes, personal stories about their fathers, and reflections on a year of dialogue. They highlight the value of strength training, the power of getting back to basics, and the life lessons fitness continues to teach along the way. https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/ https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/ PSL1 Registration is now LIVE. Sign up Now At  https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Intro (00:00:00) Celebrating a Special Episode (00:00:17) Family Competitiveness and Hip Replacements (00:09:17) The Train Tunnel Accident Story (00:11:00) Surviving, Infection, and Hip Replacement (00:15:26) Life Lessons From Risky Situations (00:17:45) Drug Raid Heart Attack Story (00:18:16) One Year of Paint the Edges (00:27:08) Strength, Simplicity, and Coaching Lessons (00:28:28) Painting the Edges as a Metaphor (00:45:08)

Mac and Thayer share their observations on modern gym culture and how social media shapes the way people train. They break down effective training, highlighting stability and hypertrophy while challenging popular methods that often miss the mark. This conversation blends practical coaching insight with a critical look at the trends driving today’s fitness industry. https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/ https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/ Last Chance For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Nicotine & Intros (00:00:16) South Africa Water Crisis (00:01:14) The “Stabilize Everything” Crowd (00:07:06) The Absurd Triceps Setup (Bands, Cuffs, Cables) (00:10:59) Foundations First: Stability vs Force & Results (00:16:20) Cuffs = BFR: Acute vs Real Hypertrophy (00:22:13) Skin in the Game: Show Your Work (00:29:17) Bring Back 225 & Barbell Basics (00:38:16) Helen’s Life Advice (00:47:00)

Mac and Thayer dive into the world of gym culture, the struggle of finding quality spaces to the role of design, equipment, and atmosphere in shaping the member experience. They reveal what truly makes a gym thrive from community, cleanliness, and a space people actually want to train in. https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/ https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/ Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Intro (00:00:00) Back in South Africa: Old Driving Habits Return (00:01:56) Family Trips & Falling Into Old Patterns (00:04:53) Can’t Find a Good Gym in SA (00:06:06) Attachment Chaos: BYO D-Handles (00:09:12) Trainers: Don’t Just “Rent Space”, Have a Checklist (00:11:00) Dumbbell Racks: Increments, Placement, Maintenance (00:14:31) Dual Cables First & Why Clean Bathrooms Matter (00:19:57) Avoid Bottlenecks: Duplicate Key Lower-Body Machines (00:27:21) Traffic Flow & A Real Stretching Area = Culture (00:34:10)

Mac and Thayer break down the importance of sticking to foundational principles in fitness. They tackle how overcomplication and fear-based tactics derail progress, showing that big results often come from mastering basics. The discussion dives into pattern recognition, load management, and recovery are essentials for both everyday training and competitive performance. https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/ https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/ Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Intro (00:00:00) Simplicity Over Flash (00:00:38) The Basics Solve 95% (00:02:59) Selling Fundamentals & Buy-In (00:04:41) Guru Theater vs Foundations (00:06:38) The “Quad-Dominant” Myth (00:07:39) Ditch Fear-Based Coaching (00:11:10) Build a Coach’s Eye (00:14:27) Awareness Precedes Change (00:18:01) Film It, Fix It, Keep It Simple (00:27:18) Comp-Day Back Fix: Bridges & Squeezes (00:33:39) Principles > Sport; Manage Exposure (00:41:15)

Mac and Thayer dig into the importance of deeper thinking in coaching, stressing how understanding the ‘why’ behind exercise selection and implementation separates high level training from guesswork. They challenge coaches to look past surface solutions and build programs with purpose. https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/ https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/ Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Intro & Setup (00:00:00) The Gym Encounter Story (00:00:43) “Above Average Physique” Fallout (00:04:09) Processing Ego Hits & Identity (00:06:28) Personas, Perceptions & First Impressions (00:13:21) Breaking Industry Stereotypes (00:15:24) Depth Beyond Titles & Trojan Horse Mentality (00:17:27) Coaching as the People Business (00:27:06) Learning From Clients Beyond Fitness (00:28:08) Why Curiosity & Asking “Why” Matters (00:41:13) Ashwagandha, Cortisol & Critical Thinking (00:42:14) Lateral Thinking & Innovation in Coaching (00:46:11)

Mac and Thayer dive into exercise execution, the value of simplicity in coaching, and the cultural influences shaping their perspectives. They stress the importance of mastering the basics while exposing the pitfalls of chasing quick fixes for complex problems. https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/ https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/ Join the PSL1 Waitlist Now For Our Only Course Discount. https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Childhood Flashbacks (00:00:00) South African Mothers (00:02:00) Zoom Waiting Rooms and Old Pre-Script Days (00:05:00) Fake History Lessons from Apparel (00:09:00) Irish vs. Scottish Mix-Ups and Strong Training Partners (00:13:00) The Search for Magic Bullets in Training (00:16:30) Why Exercise Execution Beats Fancy Fixes (00:19:00) Bulgarian Split Squats and Back Foot Mistakes (00:23:00) Bench Press Pain and Rumble Strip Analogies (00:29:00) Complex Problems, Simple Solutions (00:36:00) Quality Over Fancy Drills (00:40:00) Prep Work vs. Actually Training Right (00:42:30) James Is the Problem (00:46:00)

Mac and Thayer break down how language shapes coaching, exploring gamification as a tool to engage clients and improve results. They unpack the gap between what’s said and what’s understood, highlighting the role of perception in effective communication. PSL1 Enrolment closes in two days! Sign up now at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/ https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/ Lighting Mishap (00:00:00) Pre-Script L1: Language & Glossary (00:01:58) Why Definitions Matter in Coaching (00:04:08) Teaching Language for Clarity (00:05:40) Labs, Nutrition & The Collective (00:07:15) Gamification & Coaching Systems (00:10:23) Vegas, Instagram & Dopamine Loops (00:11:18) Gamification in Client Check-Ins (00:14:19) Coaching Personalities & Perception (00:16:21) Personality Tests & Client Insights (00:18:20) Communication vs. Comprehension (00:23:32) Tools for Better Client Understanding (00:26:01) Evolution, Colors & Coaching Signals (00:30:08) Color Coding Training Intensity (00:37:15) Efficiency, Systems & Scaling Coaching (00:39:42) The Power of a Glossary (00:42:04)  

Mac and Thayer discuss their experiences returning home, focusing on the contrasts between their past and present. The conversation highlights the importance of evolving coaching practices and the need for practical application of knowledge in the fitness realm. https://www.instagram.com/coachjamesmac/ https://www.instagram.com/thayer2513/ Class Starts Monday! Sign Up Now at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Back Home and Load Shedding Realities (00:00:00) Candlelight Ambience and South African Infrastructure (00:06:15) The Unchanged Hometown Experience (00:07:01) Grocery Stores Frozen in Time (00:11:24) Peppermint Crisp and Nostalgia (00:12:27) Why Nothing Evolves Without Environmental Change (00:16:05) Parallels Between Stagnant Towns and Coaching Evolution (00:19:33) Gym Layouts and Equipment Stuck in the Past (00:24:23) Rehabilitation Without Integration (00:31:10) Accessibility of Education and Industry Catch-Up (00:35:14) Falling Behind and the Drive to Improve (00:36:58) Underdeveloped Areas in Performance Training (00:38:03) Misguided Sport-Specific Training Examples (00:39:25) Managing Fatigue in Performance Programs (00:42:24) Information Rich, Application Poor (00:44:31) Knowing When Not to Use an Exercise (00:46:11)