The Strength Coach Podcast

Highlights of Episode 288 Chrissy King, personal trainer, life coach and fitness blogger, is on for part 6 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1.  How she is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2.  The impact of racism on health and why it's a public health issue3.  The diversity problem in fitness (referenced her article "Is Fitness Only for Thin, White Women?" 4.  Why we need to speak out against racism (referenced her article "Dear Fitness Pros, You Cannot Help POC with Fitness and Wellness While Remaining Silent on Racism" 5.  Racist policy in fitness 6.  What trainers and coaches can do better  A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to Kevin Carr, Brendon Rearick, Mike Boyle and Bob Hanson from Certified Functional Strength Coach for their generous donation for this episode. Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donating.  Chrissy has chosen the The Okra Project.   Thanks for Listening!

Highlights of Episode 287 William Johnson, Strength & Conditioning Coach and entrepreneur, is on for part 5 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1.  How he is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2.  His personal experiences with racism in life and the fitness profession3.  Not seeing himself as a representative of fitness in the media 4.  Perceptions of the black community in regard to Physical Nature vs. Intellectual Contributions 5.  Representation of People of Color in Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Why Standardize Testing can hold people back 6.  How resumes from black coaches can be more scrutinized and "whitened" 7.  Barriers into entrepreneurship  8.  What trainers and coaches can do better  A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to Laree Draper and On Target Publications for their generous donation for this episode. Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donating.  William has chosen the Just One Pair.   Thanks for Listening!

Highlights of Episode 286 Kendall Green, Strength & Conditioning Coach and owner of Green Roots Performance, is on for part 4 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1. How he is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2. His personal experiences with racism in life and the fitness profession 3. Why coaches need to state where they stand4. The anxiety of being a black business owner 5. Accountability with athletes 6. What we can do to make things better A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to Kevin Carr and Brendon Rearick of Movement as Medicine for their generous donation for this episode. Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donating.  Kendall has chosen the Equal Justice Initiative.   Thanks for Listening!

Highlights of Episode 285 Kelvin Gary, trainer and owner of Body Space Fitness, is on for part 3 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1. How he is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2. His personal experiences with racism in life and the fitness profession 3. Creating an open environment for staff4. Response to being the "odd ball out" at conferences and con ed 5. Connecting with people and putting yourself forward 6. What we can do to make things better A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to Alwyn and Rachel Cosgrove of Results Fitness University for their generous donation for this episode. Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donating.  Kelvin has chosen the Color of Change.  Body Space Fitness has set up a GoFundMe Page that you can donate too. Thanks for Listening!

Highlights of Episode 284   Dr. Jennifer Hutton, a pediatric physical therapist, is on for part 2 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1. How she is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2. Her personal experiences with racism in fitness 3. What is Racial Trauma?4. Defining Allyship and the different stages 5. Doing a "Self Interrogation"  6. Understanding how "Thought Viruses" can affect you 7. Taking action for the long haul. 8- How fit pros can examine their settings A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to TrainHeroic for their generous donation for this episode. Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donating.  Dr. Hutton has chosen the National Association of Black Physical Therapists Also, check out Dr. Hutton's webinar "Anti-Racism and Allyship for the Rehab and Movement Professional" Thanks for Listening!

Highlights of Episode 283 David Harris, 35 year fitness industry veteran, former VP of Health & Human Performance at Equinox, kicks off a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.We spoke about: 1. How is is doing during a really stressful and challenging time 2. His personal experiences with racism in fitness 3. His experience with racist policy in fitness4. Recommendations about what can people do to educate themselves about racism  5. Understanding white privilege 6. What can fit pros do to overcome racism in the industry A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.   Thanks to Victor and Betty Gerstein for their generous donation.Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.   Please consider donating.  David has chosen the "It Gets Better Project." Find out more here   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Special Episode 282.5 Gray Cook did a 6 part series over the last 3 months.  We put them all together in this episode.He spoke about: 1. Don’t Fix a Preventable Problem 2. Strategy vs Tactics 3. Awareness 4. Breathing 5. Control 6. Development He mentions this course: A Common Sense Approach to Correcting Movement and this case study:FMS Golf Case Study      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!

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Scott Livingston, co-founder at ReconditioningHQ, co-owner at Premier Performance, former NHL Strength Coach, host of the Leave Your Mark Podcast We spoke about: What is Reconditioning   Movement Non-negotiables The line between Strength Coach & Physical Therapy Why he doesn't like the term "correctives" Sustainability The International Hockey Performance Summit  Much more Check out more about the International Hockey Performance Summit  The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Opening MBSC back up for outdoors only Logistic and Program challenges His article 25 years, 25 Mistakes Right now, Functional Strength Coach 7 is 40% off The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Alwyn Cosgrove discusses things to think about when preparing to open Check out their Free Webinar "Leading Your Fitness Business Through The "Here and Now." The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook is on to discuss "Development" Common Sense Approach to Evaluating Movement and Common Sense Approach to Correcting Movement Courses (Free for FMS members) TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam and Tim discuss "Behavior Change" 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!

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 281 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Nick Winkelman, author of The Language of Coaching We spoke about: His epiphany at the 2009 Combine  the 3P Performance Model Figuring out what is Coachable and what is Trainable Motor Performance vs. Motor Learning Why we need to use Silent Sets The Goldilocks Principle The importance of Attention and how to get our athletes to pay more attention Teaching athletes about focus Much more Check out his new book The Language of Coaching   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Civil Disobedience The argument for gyms to open Taking the step to possibly sue the state to open based on a constitutional challenge  Right now, Functional Strength Coach 7 is 40% off The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Alwyn Cosgrove discusses a survey that Results Fitness used to find out what their members are thinking Check out their Free Webinar "Leading Your Fitness Business Through The "Here and Now." The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook is on to discuss "Control"  Common Sense Approach to Evaluating Movement and Common Sense Approach to Correcting Movement Courses (Free for FMS members) TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment"   Adam and Tim discuss "Remote Coaching Strategies when you don't have a lot to work with" 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!

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Special Episode 280.5 Two states, Georgia and Tennessee have allowed gyms to open with restrictions.  I spoke with Rick Mayo, Founder and CEO of Alloy Personal Training in Georgia and Drew Massey, Director of Gametime Sports and Training in Tennessee about: When they opened What restrictions they are dealing with How the process is going Client reaction Employee reaction much more Links to what we spoke about: Pure Maintenance of Georgia Tennessee Guidelines for Opening Drew's Daughter Hope Coaching   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!