The Strength Coach Podcast

Highlights of Episode 272 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle The End of the Year InterviewWe spoke about some of the things he will be speaking about at the MBSC Winter Seminar: Using Non-Motorized Treadmills Using the 10 yard times for treadmill work Assessing Credibility in the Internet Age  The Direction of Strength & Conditioning "Plyometrics, Where Did They Go?" Changes to his ploy program Professionalism in the Profession much more   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 271 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Dr. Andsy Galpin, tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton and author of "Unplugged" Check out his website AndyGalpin.com and his Video Page We spoke about: His work at the BMEP Lab How heavy to lift to maximize power Complex and Contrast Training Acceleration Resisted vs. Assisted Speed Work Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Coaching Cues for speed work Lee Taft's "Acceleration Arms" video Forum thread Strength Standards fro HS female Athletes   The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Rachel Cosgrove discusses Offering Benefits for staff members Check out the next Results Fitness University Mastermind The Functional Movement Systems Segment No segment this week  TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy & Tim Robinson discuss "Training to Failure" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial. If you decide you love it, tell them Anthony sent you and you will get 10% off the Pro or Elite Edition!   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 270 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Brett Jones, Dir. of Education for StrongFirst and Functional Movement Systems staff We spoke about: StrongEndurance from StrongFirst What is the cost of your training? Understanding Interval Training and Rest Periods Focusing on High Power Output Training "Wavy" The Quick & the Dead Program What he found out using the PUSH monitor  Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Monitoring other Power exercises besides Sprinting Split Squat Guidelines The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Rachel Cosgrove discusses Best Practices for increasing membership prices Check out the next Results Fitness University Mastermind The Functional Movement Systems Segment Jenna Gourlay finishes a 2 part series on Screening Young Athletes  TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy & Tim Robinson discuss "Volume" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial. If you decide you love it, tell them Anthony sent you and you will get 10% off the Pro or Elite Edition!   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!

Highlights of Special Episode 269.5 A Compilation of the Results Fitness University "Business of Fitness" segments! Segments from the last 10 episodes including Best Practices when Partnering with Medical Pros (Alwyn Cosgrove) How much square footage when starting (Alwyn Cosgrove) Best Practices When Getting Testimonials (Alwyn Cosgrove) How to Figure Out What You Should Charge for Monthly Fees (Rachel Cosgrove) Trial Memberships- Should We Do Them? (Rachel Cosgrove) Elias Scarr's Sales Series Best Practices for Answering the Phone The Initial Consultation The 3 Part Strategy Session Deeper Dive into Filling out Par Q with Client Best Practices for Small Operations to Set up a Sales System Want to learn more? Click here for more info     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

Highlights of Episode 269 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Krista Scott-Dixon, Director of Curriculum at Precision Nutrition, author of "Why Me Want Eat" We spoke about: Awarenesses when eating Trusting your body and how you are feeling How you eat trumps What you eat Why you should Slow, slow slo down when eating Her ebook, "F*ck Calories" and book "Why Me Want Eat" Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Coaching & Culture In-service from BodyByBoyleOnline.com If I Was Back in Football S&C The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Elias Scarr finishes his series on Sales.  Today talks about the sales process for the small operator Check out the Strength Coach TV Episode with Elias Check out the next Results Fitness University Mastermind The Functional Movement Systems Segment Jenna Gourlay starts a 2 part series on Screening Young Athletes  TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy & Tim Robinson discuss "Rest, Fatigue & You" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial. If you decide you love it, tell them Anthony sent you and you will get 10% off the Pro or Elite Edition!   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  

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 268 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Caleb Heilman, owner of Heilman Performance and Lead S&C Coach at Minot State University We spoke about: Differences between private sector and high school/collegiate S&C  Sports Specificity in College Sports Overtraining  Giving autonomy to athletes about training times Understanding the power of education in high performance cultures Assisting with a professional team Much more   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: His Coach's Minute video Getting better In-Season Tony Holler's idea of The Gauntlet The Biggest Obstacle in S&C   The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Elias Scarr continues his series on Sales.  Today he digs deeper into The 3 Part Strategy Session with the Par-Q Check out the Strength Coach TV Episode with Elias Check out the next Results Fitness University Mastermind   The Functional Movement Systems Segment Eric Dagati talks about Re-screening- the How, When, How Often and with Who    TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment" Adam Dawdy & Tim Robinson discuss "Load Management" Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial. If you decide you love it, tell them Anthony sent you and you will get 10% off the Pro or Elite Edition! ... 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

Highlights of Special Episode 267.5 John Berardi, Author of Change Maker, Co-Founder of Precision Nutrition as well as the Change Maker Academy We spoke about: His new book, Change Maker: Turn Your Passion for Health & Fitnesses ness into a Powerful Purpose and Wildly Successful Career How almost dying in a car accident saved his life (and many others) Challenges in the industry that led him to write the book Finding your Mission and Purpose Why discovering you unique abilities will help you launch your career Defining Success So much more     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 267 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment   Kevin Neeld, Boston Bruins Head Performance Coach, author of "Speed Training for Hockey" and "Optimizing Adaptation & Performance"   We spoke about: Transitioning from assistant (San Jose) to the head job at another team (Boston) Speed Training for Hockey Speed training misconceptions Ground contact time on skates being longer Transitional speed Optimizing Adaptation and Performance   Check out Kevin's book, Speed Training for Hockey   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: Foot Strengthening from the Tom Michaud presentation on BodyByBoyleOnline Forum thread Stretching Forum thread Rest between Exercises   The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Elias Scarr continues his series on Sales.  Today he talks about The 3 Part Strategy Session Check out the Strength Coach TV Episode with superstar sales person at Results Fitness, Elias Scarr Check out the next Results Fitness University Mastermind The Functional Movement Systems Segment   Brett Jones builds off the last segment with Programming and Using the FMS results TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment"   Adam Dawdy & Tim Robinson discuss "RPE and Training Monotony." Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial. If you decide you love it, tell them Anthony sent you and you will get 10% off the Pro or Elite Edition!   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 266 BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Alan Stein, Keynote speaker who spent 15+ years as a performance coach working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet. He is the author of "Raise Your Game"   This is the interview on Success that we did for "Be Like the Best." We spoke about: His journey to Success Defining Success Recognizing when Success is happening Sacrifices for Success Morning routines and other habits The Digital Detox Getting through the tough times People to follow and recommended books much more Check out Alan's bestselling book,"Raise Your Game"     The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach BoyleWe spoke about: His video Band Overhead Press Using the Landmine Press his Off-season Baseball Program       The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University Elias Scarr continues his series on Sales.  Today he talks about The Initial Consultation Check out the Strength Coach TV Episode with superstar sales person at Results Fitness, Elias Scarr Check out the next Results Fitness University Mastermind   The Functional Movement Systems Segment   Brett Jones discusses Feedback Loops   TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment"   Adam Dawdy & Tim Robinson discuss "Attitudes in training and how we, as coaches, expect people to be like us." Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial. If you decide you love it, tell them Anthony sent you and you will get 10% off the Pro or Elite Edition!   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Nick Winkelman, Head of Athletic Performance & Science at Irish Rugby This is one of the interviews I did for my new book "Be Like the Best: A Guide to Reaching the Top in the Fitness Profession" I spoke to Nick about: His journey to Success Defining Success Recognizing when Success is happening Sacrifices for Success Morning routines and other habits Getting through the tough times Recommended books and people to follow So much more   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!