

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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Nov 7, 2016 • 1h 30min
195- Coaching in another culture- Rett Larson and Team China
Highlights of Episode 195 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" - Rett Larson, former Velocity and EXOS Performance Coach, current VP for JuzPlay in China, is on to discuss: Working with Team China in the 2012 & 2016 Olympics Working in a different culture Applauding spectacular failures Over-coaching Mixing ages in training and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Forum Thread - "Alternative to Bridging" Forum Thread- "Understanding Huge volume of distance/laps swimmers" Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Rob Milani joins us to talk about the first One Day Seminars in New Jersey in December, the new catalog and a new Power Rack . "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Setting Boundaries with Cell Phones" "The Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Eric Dagati is on to discuss "What does your FMS score mean and how does it affect programming" Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to conclude his series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 7 in on "Investing in Yourself". "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)

Oct 4, 2016 • 1h 28min
194- Brian Bradley on Getting Pain Free
Highlights of Episode 194 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Brian Bradley, Vice President at Egoscue, is on to talk about: What is the Egoscue Method Posture Assessing Posture Common things he see and how he fixes them The Patch Concussions and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Forum Thread - "Single Leg Hang Cleans" Dan McGinley's article- "Trust the System" Forum Thread- "Are We Meant to Pull Heavy" Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the extension of the Summer Sale, and a new product called the Thera Gun. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Working as a Couple- Building Your Business with a Spouse" "The Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Diane Vives is on to start a 2 part series called "Using the FMS as Your Secret Weapon for Modifying Your Circuit Training". Part 2 is on "Modifying a Circuit within a Training Session" Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to continue a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 6 in on "The Fundamentals" . "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)

Sep 24, 2016 • 1h 26min
193- Todd Wright- Philadelphia 76ers
Highlights of Episode 193 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Todd Wright, Assistant Coach and Head of Strength & Conditioning for the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as owner of Train 4 the Game is on to talk about: His role with the 76ers Vertical Core Training Locomotion The Truths of Human Movement Getting on the floor for some 3D work Developing relationships with athletes and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about: His article - "Converting the Front Squat to the Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat" Forum Thread- "High Hamstring Syndrome/Tendinopathy" and more! Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE Summer Sale, and some new classes at The Perform Better Functional Training Institute. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "Building Your Team" Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to continue a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 5 is in on "Your Interpersonal Skills" . "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)

Sep 13, 2016 • 1h 29min
192- Robert Yang on Clean Eating, Nutrient Timing, Inflammation, Hydration and Cals in vs. Cals Out
Highlights of Episode 192 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Robert Yang, Performance Nutrition Coach and Strength Coach, is on to talk about: Performance Nutrition Timing Clean Eating Calories in vs. Calories Out Inflammation Supplementation Hydration and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about His article - "Testing for Ice Hockey" Forum Thread- "Bent Over Resting Posture" and more! Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE Summer Sale, and some new classes at The Perform Better Functional Training Institute. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "The Importance of a Guarantee" "The Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Diane Vives is on to start a 2 part series called "Using the FMS as Your Secret Weapon for Modifying Your Circuit Training". Part 1 is on Where to Start Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to continue a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 4 in on "Your Energy as a Coach" "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)

Aug 18, 2016 • 1h 18min
191- The Back Mechanic, Part 2- Stuart McGill
Highlights of Episode 191 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, is on for part 2 (check out last episode) to talk about: his new book, Back Mechanic 8 Easy Assessments Transfer of Training Coaching the Big 3 Exercises His thoughts on the latest Phillip Beach influenced work and so much more "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Forum Thread- "Regeneration" Forum Thread- "High Hamstring Syndrome" Forum Thread- "Quad Cramping in ASLR" and more! Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE Summer Sale, Wall Padding and Customization "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Rachel Cosgrove is on to talk about "The Importance of Marketing" and the Results Fitness Marketing Checklist. Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to continue a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 3 in on "The Ability to Adapt as a Coach" "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)

Aug 10, 2016 • 1h 10min
190- The Back Mechanic, Part 1- Stuart McGill
Highlights of Episode 190 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, is on to talk about his new book, Back Mechanic, revisiting sit ups, Pain Science, posture and it’s role in back pain, 8 Easy Assessments , the Big 3 Exercises and so much more. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview so he is on the next episode as well. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about an article called “Strength Training May Improve Academic Performance”, a couple of forum threads called “Timed Sets”, and “14 year old Water Polo player” and more. Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE Summer Sale and a new product called the Acumobility Ball. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about Marketing and "Making Sure Your Product/Programming is Awesome" Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to continue a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 2 in on Building Your Method or Philosophy. "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)

Jul 28, 2016 • 1h 24min
189- Marco Sanchez- Movement as Medicine; Allistair McCaw on Coaching; Boyle, Jones and Cosgrove
Highlights of Episode 189 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Marco Sanchez, from Movement as Medicine and MBSC, is on to talk about how Movement as Medicine works in the confines of MBSC and their unique relationship, new things happening with what they are doing, working Cervical Rotation, The Stability WOD series, . "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Charlie Weingroff’s article “The Concept of the Lowest System Load”, how technology is getting more involved in the gym, Kevin Carr’s article “Frontal Plane and Cross Lateral Movement” and more. Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the HUGE Summer Sale. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "Reinventing Yourself". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Brett Jones is on to finish a 2 part series on "Indian Clubs". Part 2 is on "Application using the clubs" Special Coaching Segment- Allistair McCaw is on to start a series on The Seven Keys To Becoming A Great Coach. Part 1 in on Standards. "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)

Jul 14, 2016 • 1h 24min
188- Don Saladino- The Evolution of a Facility, Opening a Second One and a Unique Internship
Highlights of Episode 188 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Don Saladino, owner of Drive 495 and Drive 443, is on to talk his over 10 years as a facility owner, the changes he's made in the facility, hiring and keeping staff, opening a second facility and his new Internship/Mentorship Program at the Drive Clubs. Click here to apply for the fall. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about some forum topics including "Boomer Group", "Deadlift Technique - Eccentric Phase" "Pro Hockey Testing" and more. Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Rob Milani joins us to talk about the Current Sale, the upcoming Summit and the new Schwinn Airdyne AD Pro. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "Offering an Exclusive Service or Product". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Brett Jones is on to start a 2 part series on "Indian Clubs". Part 1 is on "The History" Special Segment- Kevin Carr is on to talk about the full Educational Platform at MBSC "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)

Jun 14, 2016 • 1h 29min
187- Bryan Mann on Velocity Based Training, APRE and more
Highlights of Episode 187 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Bryan Mann, Assistant Teaching Professor of Physical Therapy & Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning at University of Missouri, is on to talk about an overview of Velocity Based Training (VBT), Auto-regulatory Progressive Resistance Exercise (APRE), advice for young Strength Coaches and so much more. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his book, "New Functional Training for Sports", his article "Other People's Athletes"; forum threads "StrongFirst Tennis Ball Squeeze" and "Set up for RFESS"; and the controversial video from a college football program and more. Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the Current Sale, the Terra Core and the upcoming Summit. "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "Lifestyle Design". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Mark Snow is on to continue a 3 part series on "Using the FMS in Your Group Fitness Program". Part 3 is on "Follow Up Screens and Results" "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)

May 29, 2016 • 1h 23min
186- Todd Hargrove and Better Movement
Highlights of Episode 186 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" -Todd Hargove, author of A Guide to Better Movement, is on to talk about some different chapters in his book, including flexibility, mobility, motor control, learning, Neutral vs. Natural, the key role of attention , motor development and primal patterns and so much more. "Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about forum threads "Med Ball Programming" and "Depth Jumps" and more. Check out Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 6 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Poirier joins us to talk about the Current Sale, the Summits and a new partnership with Nike "The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University"- Alwyn Cosgrove is on to talk about "When to send an issue to a Collection Agency". "The Functional Movement Systems Segment" Mark Snow is on to start a 3 part series on "Using the FMS in Your Group Fitness Program". Part 2 is on "Programing options for the the FMS" . Special Segment with Kevin Larrabee from The Fitcast Network and The Certified Functional Strength Coach Certification "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click)