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In this episode of the Mike & Brooker Show, we sit down with Kenny Santucci, renowned NYC trainer and founder of Strong New York. Dive into his passion for transforming lives through fitness and how he’s fostering a thriving fitness community through StrongNewYork and TheStrengthClub. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a charismatic great dude. https://www.strongnewyork.com/ -https://thestrengthclub.com/ - https://youtube.com/@strongnewyork?si=CX9qsuJMsvUoke9I01:05 Kennys New Gym in Caldwell05:50 Kennys Paramus Gym 07:50 Partnering with brands in opening a gym location09:30 Kennys New York facility - The Strength Club13:08 How expensive it is to operate in NY & NJ17:00 Strong New York25:28 How much is it to rent expo centres for Strong New York?26:15 How big is the staff to organise Strong New York?28:35 Kenny is a workhorse and sweetheart31:30 How does Strong New York make money?38:25 Power of collaboration - Stone Soup - High Agency45:40 Biggest headache of organising big events50:30 Why did Kenny start a podcast?54:20 What has the most legs of all Kennys projects?01:04:40 Love and admiration for Kenny!!

Join us for an electrifying episode featuring legendary coach Dan Pfaff! With decades of experience and a trophy case full of Olympic medals, Dan shares his insights on elite training methods, coaching philosophy, and the art of unlocking athletic potential. This is Part 3 of 3 of Dan's second appearance on the M&B show - if you want to learn more about Dan check out his first episode in the archives. We hope you enjoy!00:00 Importance of Kinematic & Kinetic data in Return to Play03:20 Quantifying video analysis07:30 Medial talus drop - how to improve09:50 The body is a symphony 14:50 Training biases16:58 Preparing for the unexpected 20:40 Changing communication styles throughout coaching career24:20 ABC's of running for youth athletes

Join us for an electrifying episode featuring legendary coach Dan Pfaff! With decades of experience and a trophy case full of Olympic medals, Dan shares his insights on elite training methods, coaching philosophy, and the art of unlocking athletic potential. This is Part 2 of 3 of Dan's second appearance on the M&B show - if you want to learn more about Dan check out his first episode in the archives. We hope you enjoy!

Legendary track coach Dan Pfaff explores eye-tracking tools for concussion recovery, vision training across sports, and where AI falls short in coaching. The conversation also follows the competing demands on Paralympic athletes, from stress and sleep to family life, before turning to distance training, posture, and medicine-ball work.

Cal Dietz explores high-speed hamstring training, muscle tone and relaxation, and surprising links between the feet, glutes, and athletic performance. The conversation ventures into acupuncture meridians, fascial connections, and ballet dancers’ muscle activation, while questioning what coaches really know about the body.

Water bags, slosh pipes, and brain-activation drills bring an unconventional twist to athletic training. The discussion moves from running mechanics and muscle coordination to breathing during heart-rate shifts, relaxation and power, and muscle-pattern tests that can help reveal instability and injury risks.

Cal Dietz discusses ACL injury risks, muscle imbalances, and why careful testing matters more than quick social-media diagnoses. The conversation explores maximum isometrics, eccentric training, and an injured athlete’s unconventional recovery that challenged traditional methods. They also unpack proprioception, water-bag training, and the difference between developing a skill and improving performance.