

The Strength Coach Podcast
Anthony Renna
The Strength Coach Podcast is one of the longest running (since 2007) Strength & Conditioning and Fitness podcasts. Episodes alternate between Coach Michael Boyle and top industry Strength Coaches and Trainers to get an insight into real world strength training.
This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.
This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.
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Aug 10, 2017 • 1h 24min
212- Maximum Overload for Cyclists with Jacques DeVore
Highlights of Episode 212 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Jacques DeVore, owner Sirens & Titans Fitness, author of "Maximum Overload for Cyclists": ** Why has it taken cyclists so long to get in the weight room ** Absolute Power output ** Maximum Sustainable Power ** The story behind Maximum Overload ** Mini-sets with rest ** his book "Maximum Overload for Cyclists" The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: ** Things he's taken away from Coach Holler's work ** The article "Houston, We Have a Problem" from Martin Buchneit ** The article on 1080 Motion "MLB: Cost of Injuries in wins, dollars, and final standings" Complete Sports Conditioning The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness Alwyn Cosgrove discusses "The Stages of Business" The Functional Movement Systems Segment Functional Movement Systems Gray Cook goes over "Move Well, Move Often" "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here

Jul 26, 2017 • 1h 23min
211- Tony Holler- Track Legend
Highlights of Episode 211 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Tony Holler, Track Coach, Plainfield North, Il joins me to talk about: ** His article "10 Sprint Facts I Wish Everyone Knew" ** His stance on Weight Training ** Speed as a barometer for athleticism ** His article Record, Rank & Publish: 8 Weeks to Alactic Training ** His article Sunshine, Dopamine and Sprinting The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: ** Coach Holler's article "10 Sprint Facts I Wish Everyone Knew" **The thread called "Testing Power/Elasticity" Complete Sports Conditioning The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness Alwyn Cosgrove discusses "Learning to Sell" The Functional Movement Systems Segment Functional Movement Systems Gray Cook goes over "Creating a System" "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here

Jul 1, 2017 • 1h 5min
210- Youth Training Roundtable- Jim Kielbaso, Darryl Nelson, Brian Sipotz
Highlights of Episode 210 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Youth Training Roundtable- taken from Episode 31 of Strength Coach TV Jim Kielbaso (IYCA), Darryl Nelson (USA Hockey) and Brian Sipotz (Advantage Strength) get together to talk about: ** The Evolution of Youth Training- the biggest changes over the last 15 years ** What are we doing right in Youth Training ** Problems with current industry practices ** The future and how we can make it better The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: **Social Media takeaways from the PB Summit **Training Hamstrings- Is There a Right Way? **The thread called “How fast or slow do you lower the bar in deadlift?” Complete Sports Conditioning The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness Alwyn Cosgrove discusses "Lifetime Value of a Client" The Functional Movement Systems Segment Functional Movement Systems Gray, Lee and Rick Mayo from Alloy Fitness did on Why & When a Modified FMS is Appropriate "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here

Jun 16, 2017 • 1h 15min
209- The Wrestler's Edge- Carmen Bott from Wrestling Canada
Highlights of Episode 209 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Carmen Bott, Wrestling Canada, creator of The Wrestler's Edge SPECIAL DISCOUNT UNTIL SUNDAY 6/18 at 11:59pm! ONLY $47! Coach Bott joins me to talk about: ** Her training philosophy ** Assessing and Programing ** Using the GRIT scale ** Strength for wrestlers ** Conditioning ** The Wrestler's Edge The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: **Youth Training inspired by: **His blog post, "Youth Performance Training" ** Strength Coach TV Episode 31- Youth Training Roundtable Complete Sports Conditioning The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness Alwyn Cosgrove reminds you that "You Are Running a Business!" The Functional Movement Systems Segment Functional Movement Systems discusses an overview of the FMS, SFMA and FCS "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here

Jun 9, 2017 • 1h 2min
208- Baylor's Director of Sports Nutrition Jana Heitmeyer
Highlights of Episode 208 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Jana Heitmeyer, Director of Sports Nutrition, Baylor University Jana joins me to talk about: ** Responsibilities of her job ** Educating student athletes ** Working with other coaches and chefs ** Technology she is using ** Coordinating Travel Meals ** Supplementation The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: **Using heel boards and wedges for squatting **The article "Why I hired Sports First Director of Character Development" Complete Sports Conditioning The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness Alwyn Cosgrove discusses "Auditing Yourself" The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook discusses "Motor Control Screens"- watch the video and read the article here "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here

May 12, 2017 • 1h 17min
207- Arsenal Strength Coach Barry Solan
Highlights of Episode 207 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Barry Solan, First Team Strength & Conditioning Coach at Arsenal FC Barry joins me to talk about: ** Communication and Coaching ** Working around the yearly schedule ** Working with other coaches ** His role within the organization ** Working with the Medical Team on return to Play ** How we can train soccer players better The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: **HR Based vs. Time Based systems **Isn't time based better for Sports Specific? **Jason Weber's article "Developing a Training Philosophy...Do you need one?" Complete Sports Conditioning The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness Alwyn Cosgrove discusses "Starting with the End in Mind- Designing Your Life" The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook discusses "Inside the Elements of the FCS"- watch the video here "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here

Apr 24, 2017 • 40min
206- Charlie Weingroff, Eric Cressey, Robert Dos Remedios- Perform Better Summit Topics
Highlights of Episode 206 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Robert Dos Remedios, Eric Cressey and Charlie Weingroff join me to talk about their topics at The Perform Better Summits ** Robert Dos Remedios- Programming for Performance, Fitness and Function ** Eric Cressey- Long-Term Athletic Development: From the Little Leagues to the Big Leagues ** Charlie Weingroff- Under the Hood of Motor Skill Acquisition: How We Learn to Do What We Do Orlando Schedule Thursday, June 1- PRE-CONFERENCE & BONUS SESSIONS Friday, June 2nd- 8 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday, June 3rd- 8 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday, June 4th- 8 AM - 12:15 PM Click here for a more detailed schedule Check out the video from last year's Summits Click here for more info Check out Coach Boyle's Newest Product Complete Sports Conditioning "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here

Apr 21, 2017 • 1h 29min
205- Dave Puloka, Miami Dolphins; Barry Solan, Arsenal FC; and Dave Tenney, Seattle Sounders FC talk "Conscious Coaching"
Highlights of Episode 205 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Barry Solan, Arsenal FC; Dave Puloka, Miami Dolphins; and Dave Tenney, Seattle Sounders FC join me to talk about Conscious Coaching ** Dave Puloka talks about the archetype "The Politician" ** Barry Solan talks about "The Crusader" ** Dave Tenney talks about his takeaways from the book The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Coach Boyle joins me to discuss: **How My Zone works **Conditioning Soccer Players **The computers and numbers on the Assault Air Bike **His topic at the Perform Better Summits- Training the Client in Pain Complete Sports Conditioning The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness Rachel Cosgrove discusses "Knowing your base numbers" The Functional Movement Systems Segment Gray Cook Classic- Gray discusses self-limiting exercises "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here

Apr 14, 2017 • 1h 11min
204- Anaheim Ducks S&C Mark Fitzgerald
Highlights of Episode 204 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Mark Fitzgerald, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Anaheim Ducks and owner of Elite Training Systems, is on to talk about making the transition from the AHL to the NHL, Building Trust with Players, the research he is doing on Data for his Masters, Evaluating Hockey Talent vs. Athleticism, Hockey Testing, Nutrition and more. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Reevaluating his warm up based off of higher heart rates shown in Complete Sports Conditioning, the video "It's not how much, it's how fast", the video Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat with a Band Complete Sports Conditioning "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Managing Money" "The Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Dr. Kyle Kiesel is on to talk about using the FMS for injury prediction. "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here

Apr 3, 2017 • 29min
203.5- Mike Boyle talks all about Complete Sports Conditioning
Highlights of Special Episode 203.5 Coach Boyle's new product Complete Sports Conditioning PLAYER Interview with Coach Boyle about: An overview of the product Does steady state have a place The Inverted Pyramid Guidelines for conditioning Heart Rate vs. Time Based training Testing So much more $100 off until Friday, April 7 ORDER MONDAY or TUESDAY and HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN AN ASSAULT BIKE or ULTRASLIDE PLAYER $100 off until Friday, April 7 "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates