The Strength Coach Podcast

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HOLIDAY SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 391 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Justin Frandson, founder at Athleticism.com, author of Athleticism, founder at EMF Rocks   We spoke about: His definition of Athleticism His Whole Body Whole, Brain formula Understanding subtle energies of nature to optimize our health & performance  Getting athletes into a flow state Understanding brain waves The importance of ambidexterity The problem with wearables EMFs and how they are disrupting our endocrine system Much more Check out the EMF Rocks Justin was talking about   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Focusing on health, not health care The loss of power as we age A new term that authors want introduced- Powerpenia   "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about Hiring: How do we identify if someone is right for our gym? Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention.  Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. Click here to get the Bundle   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to You by PerformBetter.com.  Click here for THE HUGE HOLIDAY sale. Highlights of Special Episode 390.5 Vince Gabriele, owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing "Social Media, a Misogi, Black Friday & the WWE with Vince Gabriele" We spoke about: His increased Social Media presence- Why? What is unused capacity? When is it time to hire a team to help? Serve and know your market Know where your market is Reaching out to them when they follow you His 2024 Misogi- The Green Monster Are Challenges Dead? His Black Friday Sale for his 50 Strong Challenge- Check it out here The upcoming Epic Fitness Business Event- The Gym Business Mania- March 7-9 Get a free digital copy! The Ultimate Guide to Small Group Personal Training:   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the CURRENT SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 390   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Why he apologizes to his staff often Similarities in Fundamental Patterns across sports The machine debate "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about a simple shift in language that can make all the difference in how your members feel about their experience, even when things go wrong Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention.  Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. Click here to get the Bundle Common Myths & Misconceptions of Testosterone Replacement Therapy Get $200 OFF the SilverBackSummit with the code ALIG200 Use the code ALIG200 for $200 OFF at SilverBackSummit.com Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the CURRENT SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 389 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Ryan Van Asten, former NHL S&C, 2-time Stanley Cup winner, Director of Performance - Village Sports and X-Factory  Ryan on Instagram We spoke about: Lesson from working with Luge Athletes  Understanding ESD Is a Base Important? Using other tools to improve VO2 Max Oxygen deficit and oxygen debt how they relate to warm up and cooldown Differences between in-season and off-season training Coaching- mindset, intent, culture, and relationships Much more     The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: An exercise he doesn't do enough of- Alternating Forward lunges Getting to 90% is harder than people think Getting Max Heart rate Estimates "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about instilling a sense of responsibility with members- with referrals, reviews, community events and even having members help ramp up new members Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention.  Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. Click here to get the Bundle Common Myths & Misconceptions of Testosterone Replacement Therapy Get $200 OFF the SilverBackSummit with the code ALIG200 Use the code ALIG200 for $200 OFF at SilverBackSummit.com Thanks for Listening!

Amber Kivett, founder of Kivett Kinetic Solutions, dives into her journey from pain to performance, emphasizing the crucial role fascia plays in pain management. She discusses the six factors that can inflame fascia and shares strategies for gaining client buy-in to enhance their healing journey. Kivett also highlights the interconnectedness of physical and emotional health, advocating for a holistic approach to injury prevention and performance enhancement. Listeners will gain insights into innovative training methods that prioritize compassionate care.

Brought to You by PerformBetter.com.  Click here for THE HUGE SUMMER sale. Highlights of Special Episode 387.5 Vince Gabriele, owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing "The Only 5 Business Problems Worth Solving with Vince Gabriele" We spoke about the newsletter he sent out to his mailing list: The Only 5 Business Problems Worth Solving You’re not getting enough leads You’re not converting enough of the leads to memberships You are losing too many clients You’re prices are not high enough You’re not aware of your fixed, variable and payroll costs which are creeping faster than revenue is rising Get a free digital copy! The Ultimate Guide to Small Group Personal Training:   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HUGE SUMMER SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 387 "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly   Anthony interviews Sumit about lessons learned attending 100+ Fitness Industry Masterminds, workshops and conferences over the last 4 years. Sumit is putting all of this together in an EXCLUSIVE MASTERCLASS: Discover The Laws of Gym Success Used By The Industry’s Top Owners In the dynamic world of fitness and health, training gym owners like you face a unique set of challenges. It’s not just about opening your doors and waiting for members to walk in; it’s about creating a space where people feel motivated, engaged, and part of a community. You’re not only managing a business; you’re fostering a lifestyle, a haven for health and wellness. But how do you stand out in a market that’s more competitive than ever? How do you transform your gym from just another fitness center into a thriving community hub? And more importantly, how do you scale and grow in a way that’s sustainable and true to your vision? Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention.    The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Step Ups vs. Step Downs Psychological Effects of doing body composition SLDL Weights   The Three Pillars of Scaling Your Gym Business from The Business of Strength The Three Pillars of Scaling Your Gym Business In Part 3, Coach Joe talks about Processes- the nuts and bolts that really run your business- like he says in the segment- "Systems run businesses and people run the systems"   If you are ready to scale, step outside the comfort zone, and get to work…then this is the event you’ve been waiting for.  Strongest Year Retreat 2024:  I Command You to Grow!   About the Strongest Year Retreat: It’s time for the Strongest Year annual retreat.  The gym business mastermind event of the year.  This year’s retreat is all about scale.  Growing your skills as a gym owner, growing to multiple locations, growing your team, and scaling your systems to make it all go!   If you are looking for a no-nonsense action-packed event that is HIGH on action and LOW on FLUFF, this is the event for you.   Real gym owners who are LIVING IT, LOVING IT, AND GROWING IT will teach you the actual systems that are working for them right now.   Who is this for? Gym owners who want to scale their business beyond 500k  What is the event like? Two-Day Gym Business specific mastermind with lectures, workshops, breakout sessions, and social networking events.  Where is the event? Canopy Hotel Scottsdale AZ  When is it happening? September 19-20  Why choose the Strongest Year Retreat?  Founders Joe Riggio & Dan Goodman started the Business of Strength in 2015 after years of building their brand Varsity House Gym, and global leader in strength.   They saw a need to improve the state of the industry and wanted to create a program that existed to help gym owners turn their passion for strength into profitable business they love!   They saw that far too often gym owners were overworked, underpaid, and burnt out!   Mastering their systems can save YEARS of headache and mistakes and get the cheat code on business from some of the best gym owners and fitness professionals in the industry. They specialize in REAL brick and mortar gyms and are still actively working in and growing the brands we work with.  No Fluff, No Influencer BS, No BS Theory. Nearly 30-Years of private sector gym experience.   Investment: $799 Get a $300 Discount! Strengthcoach Podcast Discount (CLICK HERE): Use Code STRENGTHCOACH300 Common Myths & Misconceptions of Testosterone Replacement Therapy   Get $200 OFF the SilverBackSummit with the code ALIG200 Use the code ALIG200 for $200 OFF at SilverBackSummit.com   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HUGE SUMMER SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 386   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Progressing to single leg plyos Single Leg Strength Standards- Male & female Are We Our Own Worst Enemy   "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about Leading from the Front; all about the power of Clear, Caring and Decisive Leadership- how it can influence the staff and member experience. Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention.  Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. Click here to get the Bundle The Three Pillars of Scaling Your Gym Business from The Business of Strength This episode starts a special 3-part series from Coach Joe at The Business of Strength. The Three Pillars of Scaling Your Gym Business In Part 2, Coach Joe talks about How the Right People Can Make a Difference in Your Business- You have to think about what people you need for your team as you grow. If you are ready to scale, step outside the comfort zone, and get to work…then this is the event you’ve been waiting for.  Strongest Year Retreat 2024:  I Command You to Grow!   About the Strongest Year Retreat: It’s time for the Strongest Year annual retreat.  The gym business mastermind event of the year.  This year’s retreat is all about scale.  Growing your skills as a gym owner, growing to multiple locations, growing your team, and scaling your systems to make it all go!   If you are looking for a no-nonsense action-packed event that is HIGH on action and LOW on FLUFF, this is the event for you.   Real gym owners who are LIVING IT, LOVING IT, AND GROWING IT will teach you the actual systems that are working for them right now.   Who is this for? Gym owners who want to scale their business beyond 500k  What is the event like? Two-Day Gym Business specific mastermind with lectures, workshops, breakout sessions, and social networking events.  Where is the event? Canopy Hotel Scottsdale AZ  When is it happening? September 19-20  Why choose the Strongest Year Retreat?  Founders Joe Riggio & Dan Goodman started the Business of Strength in 2015 after years of building their brand Varsity House Gym, and global leader in strength.   They saw a need to improve the state of the industry and wanted to create a program that existed to help gym owners turn their passion for strength into profitable business they love!   They saw that far too often gym owners were overworked, underpaid, and burnt out!   Mastering their systems can save YEARS of headache and mistakes and get the cheat code on business from some of the best gym owners and fitness professionals in the industry. They specialize in REAL brick and mortar gyms and are still actively working in and growing the brands we work with.  No Fluff, No Influencer BS, No BS Theory. Nearly 30-Years of private sector gym experience.   Investment: $799 Get a $300 Discount! Strengthcoach Podcast Discount (CLICK HERE): Use Code STRENGTHCOACH300 Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HUGE SUMMER SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 385 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Mitch Sadowsky, 2-time Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Trainer, Owner and founder of Aretas Performance We spoke about: Golf Fitness Misconceptions about fitness for golf Strength Training for golfers Programming for golfers and how it differs from regular programming Speed & Power training for golf Making sure you don't put speed on top of dysfunction Non-negotiable for training golfers Staying in your lane- when is it too far How training for golf is similar to training for longevity much more   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Why functional training gets a bad rap The Why's behind the Scoop Toss & the Med Ball Drop catch How they promote consistency at MBSC   "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about the immense power of getting involved in your community. Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention.  Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. Click here to get the Bundle   The Three Pillars of Scaling Your Gym Business from The Business of Strength This episode starts a special 3-part series from Coach Joe at The Business of Strength. The 3 Pillars of Scaling Your Gym Business In Part 1, Coach Joe talks about Vision and Mindset of Scale- being ready for the challenges you will face when you start to scale. If you are ready to scale, step outside the comfort zone, and get to work…then this is the event you’ve been waiting for.  Strongest Year Retreat 2024:  I Command You to Grow!   About the Strongest Year Retreat: It’s time for the Strongest Year annual retreat.  The gym business mastermind event of the year.  This year’s retreat is all about scale.  Growing your skills as a gym owner, growing to multiple locations, growing your team, and scaling your systems to make it all go!   If you are looking for a no-nonsense action-packed event that is HIGH on action and LOW on FLUFF, this is the event for you.   Real gym owners who are LIVING IT, LOVING IT, AND GROWING IT will teach you the actual systems that are working for them right now.   Who is this for? Gym owners who want to scale their business beyond 500k  What is the event like? Two-Day Gym Business specific mastermind with lectures, workshops, breakout sessions, and social networking events.  Where is the event? Canopy Hotel Scottsdale AZ  When is it happening? September 19-20  Why choose the Strongest Year Retreat?  Founders Joe Riggio & Dan Goodman started the Business of Strength in 2015 after years of building their brand Varsity House Gym, and global leader in strength.   They saw a need to improve the state of the industry and wanted to create a program that existed to help gym owners turn their passion for strength into profitable business they love!   They saw that far too often gym owners were overworked, underpaid, and burnt out!   Mastering their systems can save YEARS of headache and mistakes and get the cheat code on business from some of the best gym owners and fitness professionals in the industry. They specialize in REAL brick and mortar gyms and are still actively working in and growing the brands we work with.  No Fluff, No Influencer BS, No BS Theory. Nearly 30-Years of private sector gym experience.   Investment: $799 Get a $300 Discount! Strengthcoach Podcast Discount (CLICK HERE): Use Code STRENGTHCOACH300   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to You by PerformBetter.com.  Click here for the current sale. Highlights of Special Episode 384.5 Vince Gabriele, owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing "Life Lessons at 45" We spoke about the newsletter he sent out to his mailing list: 50 Nuggets of Advice on my 45th Birthday.  This Month on June 18th I turned 45 years old. When I multiply 45x2…I get 90. If I’m lucky, I’m half way. One of the proudest accomplishments of my life was presenting my kids a book that held 365 pieces of life advice. It was 50,000 words that took me a full year to create. I’ve decided to do a mini version for you here about life, business, success, family, marriage, health, marketing and any other random stuff that comes to my mind as I write this.  Some of these I’ve mastered, others a work in progress… Are You Successful? That’s totally dependent on YOUR definition of success. Only your definition of counts. Not your parents, not yours, not anyone on social media. Only Yours. If you don’t feel successful it could that you really are, you just haven’t created your version.     On Reality. Reality is not the way you wish it was, it’s the way it actually is. The farther away from this we get the less power we have to make our lives better. Show me someone out of touch with reality and I’ll show you someone struggling with life.  So What? Most problems are very small if we put things in perspective. This is a habit that deserves practice and please borrow my favorite mantra for the perspective habit of SO WHAT?  Health and Money. There’s no sense in ruining your health to make more money. The people that do spend all their money trying to get their health back. Many times, it’s not enough.  On Happiness. Happiness is not a destination, it’s a state of mind that can be achieved right now. Don’t be on a journey to be happy. Look around and recognize the love, beauty and great people in your life and it’s right there. You can have a great life and not be happy every minute too.  Your Inner Circle. Who you spend time with most will become major influences in your life. It works in both directions.  Free Money For Disciplined People. Save money… every month. Because compound interest is very powerful  Teach this to your children early.  Stretch. If your PR in the deadlift goes down by 4 pounds became if stretching that’s a trade to make. As I get older, I need to stretch more…if I don’t I feel like garbage.   Leave Thy Mother and Father. The most important person in the world to me is Vanessa (My Wife) My actions didn’t always back this up. Today they do.  What matters most for retention. The secret to great retention is a great staff…It’s not your programming, your equipment or your member BBQ’s. The secret for bad retention is lots of staff turnover.   Marriages Over Time: Mine started rough, has gotten better every year. I can only point to personal growth from both us. The focus on becoming the best version of ourselves has done the trick.      Life Insurance: Get Life Insurance.      Double KB Deadlift>Trap Bar Deadlifts…for guys that write lots of books and have tight hips.      My Favorite Snack. Cinnamon roll protein powder (from my man Jason Derose and GymSupps.org) Greek yogurt with blueberries.     Read This: The Road Less Stupid By Keith Cunningham,…as many times as you can.      Making Money and Keeping Money. These are different. Making a lot of money doesn’t mean you’ll have a lot.      On Resentment: Resentment is like injecting poison into yourself and expecting the other person to die.       My personal definition of success has 4 components:  Good Physical and Mental Health Great Marriage Great Relationships with my kids and small handful of friends Work I love that makes a difference in the world and pays me in abundance What’s yours?      Write everyday…it will likely make you rich.       Nostalgia is very powerful. Watching old school WWE documentaries makes me really happy. Go find what brings you nostalgia and consume it…intelligently, guilt free.      Focus on yourself LESS. The more you focus on you and every negative thought or feeling you have, the more miserable you’ll be. Shift the focus to other and be grateful.    Pay Attention. The moment in front of us is most important, learned that from my wonderful wife.      Productivity. The most important part of productivity is knowing the most important things you do…and doing them as much as possible      Time Block. You are insane if you want to be more successful and you don’t time block. Here’s how it works. Decide to do something important (see 23) than, set a timer, then work on ONLY that important thing till the timer goes off. Very Simple, impossible for most.     On Decision: Your life is just the sum of all the decisions you’ve made up to this point. This is a skill, you can better at this. It’s a wise decision.      If you want to make more money… make more offers  raise your prices  learn things that bring more value to your market       The secret to successful public speaking comes down to these 3 things:  Focus on bringing value to the audience and how you can impact their life, not how you’re going to do Great storytelling: tell lots of stories about yourself that will have meaning for your audience  Talking about something you know inside and out        Let it Go. The calmest I’ve been in my life is when I’ve let go. The most tense I’ve ever been is when I’m holding tight.      Fixing Anxiety. You cannot truly fix anxiety if you do not address breathing.      Going to God. Don’t just go to God when you need him, go every day.      If you have kids, write them letters. Letters that they will keep. Letters that will be there when you’re gone. This means write something good, something worth keeping.      People. If you own a gym, you will never have freedom without learning how to recruit, lead and manage good people      Money Matters. The people that say it does not… don’t have any. Become smart about money and by all means make loads of it. But know that money beyond a certain level won’t bring more happiness. There’s LOTS of miserable rich people.    On Visualization. If you want something, start to visualize it. Make it a daily habit and there’s a very good chance you’ll get whatever you visualize. 10 minutes a is the ticket to getting what you want. Wake up and do it.      On Walking. When you need ideas, mental clarity or just to dump some stress…WALK. Just start walking and don’t stop until you need to. No headphones. Because silence wages war on the negative thoughts in your mind.      Let Them Do It. Let your kids carry their own bag, make their own lunch, turn off their own light and by all means of they struggle, as hard as it is, let them figure it out., They will.      Kids and BJJ. Start your kids in BJJ at a young age. It’s been the best thing I’ve ever done for my 3 kids.      Stand on the Shoulders of Great People. Read biographies of successful people or listen to the founder’s podcast      Date Night. Every Week. non-negotiable. You can’t afford to say you can’t afford it or don’t have the time.      You can be jacked and not be healthy…Your blood tells the story of your health on the inside. Get it drawn a few times a year.      Be a Producer. Create and build things that bring value to the world. Write the book, start the business, film the video. Go do stuff.      Proudest Moments= Toughest Times. When I look back the proudest moments were during the shittiest times. Try to remember that in the moment of the shit time, it’s hard but is a skill that can be developed.     Workout. Every Damn Day. No exceptions. No Negotiations. No Whining. It will be done.      Find this out. If you don’t know what you want, no one can help you. If you don’t know…This becomes job number 1.      Environment. Where you work matters a lot. I get much more quality work done at the library than I do at Starbucks.      Steel Trap Retention. In your quest to grow your business never forget that keeping your clients is much easier and cheaper than getting new ones. Build a business where people would never even consider leaving for a competitor.      Run hills. It’s good for the heart and makes your calves look jacked. More importantly, everything worthwhile in life is uphill, might as well get some reps.      Be curious. Put serious thinking into why things work, why they don’t, why some people are winning, why others are losing, why you have certain thoughts, why you feel certain emotions, options. Meet it all with curiosity and it’ll show up very differently.      Fasting. It just makes sense if you want more energy and better health. It’s amazing how much better I feel when I fast.  The panda man knows his stuff.      Paycheck People. Look for team members that will fall in love with your vision, culture and values. I’ve never had any success with “paycheck people." Get a free digital copy! The Ultimate Guide to Small Group Personal Training: