This Episode's guest is Irish Strength and Conditioning Coach and Functional Medicine Practitioner Eoin Lacey of the Irish Strength Institute (ISI). Eoin was a very early mentor of mine and it was an absolute pleasure to finally have him come onto the podcast. On this episode Eoin and I discussed: - Eoin's Background and Influence's - The worst and best things that Eoin is currently seeing within the Training Profession - How Eoin integrate's Functional Medicine within his business model - Eoin's top tips on possible nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can improve one's overall health - How Eoin deals with the constant demands on his health and wellness from his traveling around the world as his coaches and educates - The biggest mistakes that Eoin has made in his career to date and what he has learned from these experiences - Eoin talks about the upcoming ISI conference on July 23-24th, where Eoin will be speaking along side Dr. Eric Serrano and Bodybuilding expert John Meadows  - Who would Eoin invite to dinner? - And much more! I hope you guys enjoy the show Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Click here to book your tickets for the 2016 ISI Conference  Discount code for ATSW listeners - ATSW 150 Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com 

This episodes guest I have the pleasure to have Coach Vern Gambetta back on. Vern had previously on show on Episode 27.  On this episode Vern and I discussed: - What's New with Vern? - Vern's thoughts on Sports analysis - Vern's thoughts on the importance of Work Capacity - The importance of meeting up face-face with other coaches - Vern's GAIN Mentorship - And much more Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com 

This episode I am delighted to have Charlie Weingroff come back onto the show. Charlie had been on the show previously back on Episode 17. On this episode Charlie and I discussed: - Whats new with Charlie - Charlies thoughts on the work of Andreo Spina - Charlies current thoughts on PRI - Who would Charlie invite to dinner - And More Hope you guys enjoy the conversion. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach John Kiely. John has been involved with Irish Rugby and is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire.  John has also previously served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for UK Athletics. On this episode John and discuss: - John's background and Influences - Programming and Periodization - John speaks about Cognitive Bias - John speaks on "experts vs masters", and the work of Philip Tetlock - John also touches on the concept of "path-dependence" - John's top advice to all the listeners - And much Much More I hope you guys really enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com 

This episodes guest is my good friend Bret Contreras.  Bret is a strength and conditioning coach, sport scientist, and researcher located in Scottsdale, Arizona in the USA. Bret was previously on the podcast why back on episode 30. On this episode Bret and I discussed: - Bret's recently completed PhD research  - Bret's 2x4: Maximum Strength ebook - Which to me is a great book that went under the radar! - And what's next for Dr. Contreras (I know he won't want me calling him Dr :-) This was a great episode guys, and I hope you all enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com 

This episode's guest is Physical Therapist, Physical Preparation Coach, and Van Halen deadhard Bill Hartman. Bill is the co-owner of IFAST and is one of the leading Physical Therapists and Sports Performance Coaches around today.   Bill is a practitioner with the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) and Active Release Therapy (ART), and also holds certifications as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA, and as a Performance Coach with USA Weightlifting. Bill also sits on the Board of Directors of the International Youth and Conditioning Association (IYCA).  Bill regularly works with athletes from high school, collegiate, and professional levels in a number of sports. On this episode Bill and I discuss: - Bill's Background and Influences - Bill's Rehabilitation and Training Principles  - PRI of course! - Misinterpretations around proper breathing mechanics - Biggest mistakes made and lessons learned so far in Bill's career - Bill's Top Resources - Bill's life advice for all the listeners - IFAST University - And more. Hope you guys enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com 

This episodes Guest is Dr. Bryan Mann. Bryan is the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri where he has worked since 2006. Bryan has many Powerlifting accolades to his name in Raw, Single Ply, and Multiple Ply lifting.  Bryan is also a researcher and author, having written several research publications dealing with the training of Division 1 athletics, specifically Football. Bryan has written 3 books, Auto-Regulatory Progressive Resistance Exercise (APRE), Developing Explosive Athletes: The Use of Velocity Based Training in Athletes, and The Complete Guide to Powerlifting - which Bryan co-authored with Dan Austin.  On the episode Bryan and I discussed: - Bryan's Background and Influences  - The Good and not so good things that Bryan see's within the Physical Preparation Profession - Bryan's Main Training Principles - His Big Rocks - Auto Regulatory Progressive Resistance Exercise (APRE) - Velocity Based Training for Raw Powerlifters? - Biggest Mistakes and Lessons Learn so far in Bryan's Career - Bryan's top resources - Bryan's advice to all the listeners - And upcoming projects and products that Bryan has on the horizon  I Hope you guys really enjoy the show. Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor:   To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This episodes guest is with my great friend and colleague Danny Lennon of Sigma Nutrition. Danny has a degree in Biology and Physics, as well as a Masters in Nutritional Science and is one of the top Nutrition, Health, Wellness  and Performance educators online. His podcast Sigma Nutrition is one of the Top Nutrition and Performance Podcasts available to everyone for free through iTunes, Stitcher and other android applications. On this episode Danny and I discussed: - Danny's Background and Influences - Danny's Nutritional Principles - Danny's advice on How to think more critically about information  - Danny's Top Rescources - And Danny's upcoming 2016 Sigma Nutrition 2 Day Seminar on April 9-10th at UCD, Belfield, Dublin This was a top class episode and I hope you guys enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes:  - Danny's Gluten Article - Gluten Revisited - Can I Eat That Sandwich? - Danny's Article on High Fat Diets and Fat Burning - Eat More Fat, Burn More Fat - Myth, Magic or Metabolic Advantage? Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com 

This Episode is Part 3 of our interview with Physical Preparation Coach James Smith where we continue our discussion surrounding James' latest book "Applied Sprint Training".If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet you can find it here, and if you also haven't listened to Part 2, you can listen to it here.Enjoy Guys!Stay Strong,RBShow Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com

This Episode is Part 2 of our interview with Physical Preparation Coach James Smith where we continue our discussion surrounding James' latest book "Applied Sprint Training". If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, you can find it here. Enjoy Guys! Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com