The Strength Connection

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!This was another incredibly special episode. Gray Cook is the founder of the Functional Movement Systems, and one of the greatest minds in the world of strength, conditioning and rehabilitation.Gray has been a pioneer of connecting the clinical and fitness worlds together with the FMS systems, and personally, is one of the main reasons I became a coach.This conversation went in so many incredible directions, from the initial mission of the FMS assessment, to the business of movement, all the way to the evolutions of training over the years.If you haven’t heard Gray speak before, sit back and enjoy. He is an absolute blast with an indescribable wealth of knowledge.Check out more from Gray and FMS at:Functionalmovement.com

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 238th episode, I am joined by Aram Grigorian, owner of 4 Weeks 2 The Beach Nutrition Coaching, Host of The Other Side Lifestyle Podcast and the Real Coaches Summit.Aram has a no bullshit, honest approach when it comes to helping clients. His raw, real talk about customer service, and the ways to have great communication in the coaching world is incredibly insightful, and something that has been diluted in the service world.Check out more from Aram at:www.4weeks2thebeach.com IG: @4weeks2thebeach www.realcoachessummmit2023.com

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast.This was a very special episode to record.Not only do I absolutely love talking with these guys, but it was the first in person round table podcast I’ve gotten to do.After the Mind the Gap workshop, instructed by Brett Jones, and hosted at DJ Wittekinds training gym, Queen City Kettlebell, I sat down with Brett, DJ, and Mark Subias to talk all aspects of strength.Sharing the details of Mind the Gap, our personal journeys of starting strength, and the biggest evolutions in our own personal approaches to training and coaching.I did not want this episode to end, and the time flew by in an instant.So many insights from decades of experience here.Check out more from Brett, DJ, and Mark on social media at their respective names, and make sure to check out more content from this weekend at Queen City Kettlebell.IG:@brettjonessfg@wittekdj@subiasmhttps://queencitykettlebell.com/

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this solo episode, I wanted to share the biggest takeaways I had from some recent guest episodes, the first roundtable podcast episode that is coming out soon, and a big milestone came up this week in my life that changed how I live physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!Get ready to run through a wall after hearing this woman.On the 235th episode, I am joined by Jaime Filer, coach, author, speaker, and Founder of Filer Fitness.Jaime’s energy is so infectious, and the amount of knowledge and wisdom she shares in this episode is incredible.Jaime dives into how she got into her coaching career, her time writing for major publications, and key steps to creating a system of success in health and life.Check out more from Jaime on IG at jaim91.

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 234th episode, my friend and colleague Artemis Scantalides comes back on the show after a couple very interesting and insightful years.Artemis has been a successful coach in the strength and conditioning industry for 14 years, but in 2021, decided it was time for her to step away, and enter a new chapter of life outside of coaching. Now, after this experience, she has come back, and in this episode, we dove into what made her want to step away, what life is like in the corporate world for individuals in health, and what she is doing now to help support women transitioning into a new phase of their lives.Check out more from Artemis on IG at Iamtheartemis.

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 233rd episode, Andrew Coates is back on the show to share his insights and wisdom into building a business and brand in the Fitness Industry. He is an international speaker and writer for major publications such as Muscle and Fitness, T-Nation, Kabuki Strength, and Men’s Health. Along with this, he still trains full-time with clients and hosts the popular podcast Lift Free and Diet Hard.It’s been a bit since Andrew joined me, and since that time, his message and wisdom has massively expanded. His clear, concise, and authentic approach to connecting with others has been so admirable to see, and I asked him to come on to speak about building a brand the right way, balance in work and life, keys to effective communication, and staying true to yourself.Follow Andrew on IG at Andrewcoatesfitness or check out his website at www.andrewcoatesfitness.com.

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 232nd episode, I’m joined by Steven Webster, founder and creator of ASENSEI, the groundbreaking technology in movement recognition that marries artificial intelligence with athletic insight.Steven is a hybrid of the movement and tech worlds, being a champion martial artist and 10-time national karate champion coach, as well as an engineer who worked with both Adobe and Microsoft in movement technology.His program ASENSEI is the first and leading program that captures not just individual movement, but analyzes it to determine the best course of action for coaches to help maximize athletic potential.To check out more from Steven and ASENSEI, follow him on LinkedIN, and go to asensei.ai for more information.

Welcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In the 231st episode, I recap the biggest takeaways from the previous interviews, as well as one question from an attendee at a recent presentation I gave that made me ponder the truth about coaching, mindset, and daily struggles we encounter.There is a big difference between being a person and a persona, and we can easily fall into one without knowing it.I go into all of it here on this special solo episode.

Welcome to the Strength Connection!In the 230th Episode, I connect with Nora Matthew, SF Elite Instructor, and founder/owner of Her Strength Studio.I’ve known of Nora for some time, but recently got to connect with her and see the incredible work she is doing for the woman in her studio, and had to have her join me on the show.From sprinting in college, going to the UK to teach, finding kettlebells and StrongFirst principles, Pregna-fit and coaching strength for prenatal and postnatal woman, and the keys to staying consistent in your training…all in this episode!Check out more of Nora’s work at.Herstrength.studioInstagram at:Coach_nora_matthewHer_Strength_Studio