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Jan 7, 2021 • 58min

The End of 2020 Interview with Michael Boyle

  Brought to you by Perform Better Highlights of Episode 302 Naamly "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" SegmentBuild Lasting Relationships Through Personalized Communication The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle This End of the Year interview with Coach Boyle is a combination of the "Coaches Corner" and the Naamly "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" segment We spoke about: Was this the worst year ever? Taking action Having diverse multiple streams of revenue  What the future holds TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about "Marketing and Engagement Strategies for the Holiday Season" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.   The Certified Functional Strength Coach Segment with Kevin Carr and Brendon Rearick This episode continues a 7 part series on Movement as Medicine, discussing the wide array of benefits exercise has on physical, emotional and psychological health. Today's show Brendon talks about "Your Get Up Score" Check out more in this article "What's Your Get Up Score?" Get Certified!   The Fit to Speak Segment with Jenny Rearick Jenny discusses "4 Elements of Great Communication" Fit to Speak is where Great Coaches Go to be Great Speakers. Get the PDF that details the skills and steps Jenny spoke about here     About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info Thanks for Listening!
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Dec 18, 2020 • 1h 24min

Velocity Based Training for Weightlifters with Wil Fleming

Click here for more info. Highlights of Episode 301 Naamly "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" SegmentBuild Lasting Relationships Through Personalized Communication Wil Fleming, author of "Velocity Based Training for Weightlifting" We spoke about: The "Weird Wire on the Bar" story What VBT is and what it is NOT Why we can't just say "Lift as fast as possible" Why no matter how experienced you are, you can't tell which reps are faster Device differences LBT Accelerometer  Cameras VBT to evaluate readiness for daily training Much more Check out Wil's new book "Velocity Based Training for Weightlifters" The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Going deep with 1 X 20 What his opposition is to VBT TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about "Jobs to Be Done- Contrasting TrainHeroic's Team and Program offerings (different business tools)" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.     The Certified Functional Strength Coach Segment with Kevin Carr and Brendon Rearick This episode continues a 7 part series on Movement as Medicine, discussing the wide array of benefits exercise has on physical, emotional and psychological health. Today's show Brendon talks about "Maintaining Power as You Age" Check out more in this article "AS WE AGE, WE LOSE POWER AT ALMOST TWICE THE RATE WE LOSE STRENGTH" Get Certified!     The Fit to Speak Segment with Jenny Rearick Jenny discusses "How to Get Rid of Filler Words." Fit to Speak is where Great Coaches Go to be Great Speakers. Get the PDF that details the skills and steps Jenny spoke about here     About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info Thanks for Listening!
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Nov 30, 2020 • 2h 28min

Celebrating 13 Years and 300 Episodes with Michael Boyle, Sean Skahan, Shawn Windle, Sean Hayes, Sarah Cahill and Brijesh Patel

  Brought to you by Performbetter.com Highlights of Episode 300 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment I got some of the original guests from the first few months on: Sean Skahan- Minnesota Wild (Episode 1- Anaheim Ducks) Shawn Windle- Indiana pacers (Episode 2- Indiana Pacers) Sean Hayes- University of Georgia (Episode 3- Buffalo Bills) Brijesh Patel- Quinnipiac University (Episode 5- College of the Holy Cross) Sarah Cahill- Movement in a Box (Episode 7- University of Oklahoma) I asked each guest: Their career path over the last 13 years 3 Things You have Learned in the last 13 years One thing you would "do over" 1-2 things you would tell an up and coming strength coach to be successful in the profession The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: 3 Things You have Learned in the last 13 years One thing he would "do over" 1-2 things you would tell an up and coming strength coach to be successful in the profession   TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about "How athlete motivation changes over their customer life cycle (the difference between why you buy and why you stay)" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.     The Certified Functional Strength Coach Segment with Kevin Carr and Brendon Rearick Kevin continues a 3 part series on Movement as Medicine, discussing the wide array of benefits exercise has on physical, emotional and psychological health. Today's show Kevin talks about "The impact that grip strength can have as a predictor of your overall health and wellness" Get Certified!     The Fit to Speak Segment with Jenny Rearick Jenny discusses "Virtual Communication and what you can do to make it a great experience for the people on the other end of the camera." Fit to Speak is where Great Coaches Go to be Great Speakers. Get the PDF that details the skills and steps Jenny spoke about here     About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info Thanks for Listening!
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Nov 19, 2020 • 1h 30min

Maximizing Mobility Throughout the Ages with Pat VanGalen

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 299 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Pat VanGalen, founder of Active & Agile, Big Sky, MT We spoke about: Preparing people for an active lifestyle into their senior years Replicating the playground in the gym Her article Buckets and Baselines The Simple Seven expanded Spirit  Stability and Suppleness Speed Skills Strength Stamina Specificity Much more   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Scheduling issues with the uncertainty of schools The article "Wealth is What You Don't Spend" the latest Creatine Research   TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about "Jobs to Be Done- Looking at your customers and understanding the problem that needs to be solved" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.     The Certified Functional Strength Coach Segment with Kevin Carr and Brendon Rearick This episode starts a 3 part series on Movement as Medicine, discussing the wide array of benefits exercise has on physical, emotional and psychological health. Today's show Kevin talks about "The Benefits of Walking in the Woods" Check out more in this article "Prescribing a Walk in the Woods" Get Certified!     The Fit to Speak Segment with Jenny Rearick Jenny discusses "Three things you need to do to build instant rapport with your clients and athletes." Fit to Speak is where Great Coaches Go to be Great Speakers. Get the PDF that details the skills and steps Jenny spoke about here     About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info Thanks for Listening!
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Nov 4, 2020 • 1h 8min

Coaching Rules with Brendon Rearick

Highlights of Episode 298.5 Brendon Rearick from Movement as Medicine, Certified Functional Strength Coach and Train Smarter AND Harder is on to discuss his new book, "Coaching Rules: A How-to Manual for a Successful Career in Strength and Fitness"We spoke about: 1.  His personal mission for the world 2.  The six biggest obstacles you’ll face when pursuing success3.  The 4 Pillars for Success4.  The first 6, the ground rules as a foundation for success 5.  Deliberate practice and the exercises in the book   You still have time to sign up for the big education giveaway from Brendon and Kevin Carr- Sign up here    Thanks for Listening!
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Oct 30, 2020 • 1h 20min

Speed, Speed, Speed and more with Kendall Green

Brought to you by Perform Better Highlights of Episode 298 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Kendall Green, Green Roots Performance & Wellness, check out Coach Green's Instagram and Twitter We spoke about: His "sprint dominant" training philosophy Programming speed- distances, drills and volume Contrast training using hill sprints Speed and Power for the HS athlete Programing Plyos and Med Balls Utilizing the floor press Thoughts on Max training Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: His article "Top 4 Exercises for Clients Over 40" His article "The Four Worst Exercises for People Over 40" TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about "Are our clients committed enough?" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.   About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info Thanks for Listening!
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Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 18min

The Big Picture with Physical Education- Nate VanKouwenberg

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Click here for more info. Highlights of Episode 297 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Nate VanKouwenberg, Owner at Next Level S&C, Strength Coach: RIT Men's Hockey, Strength & Conditioning Director/ PE Teacher: Victor Central Schools We spoke about: His approach to PE and how its part of a bigger plan Getting Buy in from the AD, teachers, students and administration Building a HS Strength & Conditioning program from the ground up How PE at the lower grades transfers to Athletics later Laying the foundations in elementary and middle school PE Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Current status at MBSC with COVID Restrictions Are speed drills worth it His article "Orthopedic Costs" TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about "Keeping Your Audience in Focus- Part 2- Unique Selling Propositions" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.   About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info Thanks for Listening!
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Sep 28, 2020 • 1h 22min

Coaching the Growing Female Athlete with Erica Suter

  Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 296 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Erica Suter,  Youth Soccer Performance Coach We spoke about: Consideration for growing female athletes Programming considerastions  Speaking with parents about training Why there are too many skills trainers & what kids really need Building empowered humans off the field Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Single Leg Loading Research Using the slider reverse lunge compared to just a regular reverse lunge Using Chains in place of vests Thoughts on the Curtsy Lunge The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook finishes his 3 part series on "Readiness."  Check out the article Gray mentioned in the podcast, "Mobility, Control and Symmetry Movement Flows" TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about "Keeping Your Audience in Focus" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.   About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info Thanks for Listening!
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Sep 21, 2020 • 1h 29min

The Importance of Gait with Rocky Snyder

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 295 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Rocky Snyder, owner of Rocky's Fitness in Santa Cruz, CA We spoke about: Understanding the complexities of the foot Pronation Mechanics Supination Mechanics His screening process, things he's looking for Doing a self assessment  Using the foam roll to help realign the body The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: A forum thread- Acceleration Strategy  Should we coach athletes out of the False/Plyo step The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook continues his 3 part series on "Readiness." This is part 2 TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy and Tim Robinson talk about best practices for Online Training Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.   About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info Thanks for Listening!
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Aug 31, 2020 • 1h 19min

Optimizing Golf Performance with Spencer Tatum, Trainer to the No. 1 Golfer in the World

  Brought to you by Performbetter.com. Check out the Free Summer Seminar Series Highlights of Episode 294 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Spencer Tatum, founder and performance director of THP in Scottsdale, AZ.  Trainer to the No. 1 Golfer in the World We spoke about: How to optimize golf performance through training   His screening process The "Ignite Screen Information he gets from Body Comp Using the FMS How the FMS relates to golfers Creating Tension with exercises Delivering an in-person experience on an online platform Articles we talked about: How to Optimize Golf Performance Using the FMS Using Technology in Training  The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Bench Pressing with Pitchers Tri-planar exercises The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook starts a 3 part series on "Readiness" TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Luke Summers the CEO from the Power Athlete, is on to talk about working with teams and groups on the TrainHeroic app. Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.   About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info Thanks for Listening!

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