The Reactive Training Systems Podcast

At some point, all lifters will face some degree of adversity in their training. It's important to our long-term development that we learn how to use that adversity to empower us. This ensures we can come out the other side, successful. Coach Mike and Ross sit down and talk about how that has played out for them over the past few years in their pursuits of strength. Lifters featured in our training montage videos are lifters who we coach.

In this podcast episode, host Gaby Muller and Mike Tuchscherer sit down with Adam Jones and founder and coach of Performotion, Kelly Mann. Dive into the growth of Performotion, and gain unique insights into the importance of biomechanics, exercise selection, and the balance between health and strength in powerlifting. Discover the concept of a 'Golden Microcycle' and the significance of variation in training. Listen to how Kelly shares her viewpoints on athlete-coach communication and her personal experience in setting boundaries in coaching. Kelly and Adam also optimistically share news about the future of Australian powerlifting.

The podcast explores how traveling and moving can affect training routines and shares tips on managing stress, adapting to new environments, and maintaining a positive attitude. It emphasizes the importance of acceptance, flexibility, and maintaining discipline over motivation. The chapters discuss challenges in training, recognizing signs and signals in training, resource management, objective decision-making using tools like RPE, and individualizing training with emerging strategies.

Experienced powerlifter Newton Cheng joins Mike Tuchscherer, John Garafano, and Kenny Allen to discuss his performance at nationals and extract valuable lessons. They cover topics like managing people-pleasing tendencies, rehydration plans, building resilience, lessons learned from a national squatting competition, adjustments and strategies in training, and the importance of individualizing training. They also introduce the concept of 'emerging strategies' and the benefits of enrolling in the ES course.

Mike Tuchscherer interviews Claire Zai, coach from Barbell Medicine and powerlifting athlete, about coaching processes and building client trust. They discuss effective coaching communication, the importance of client trust, balancing powerlifting with other athletic interests, the significance of self-care and having a dual perspective, the use of lifting equipment in powerlifting, and leveraging other strengths and skills in training.

In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer sits down with Ryan Stills to discuss the fascinating intersection of veganism and athletics. The conversation delves into the world of veganism and its impact on sports performance. Tune in as they explore the benefits, challenges, and personal experiences of pursuing a plant-based lifestyle while striving for athletic excellence. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your nutrition or simply curious about the vegan lifestyle, this podcast episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.

In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer engages in an insightful conversation with renowned head coach, Jason Tremblay, from The Strength Guys. Together, they delve into the intricate world of injury risk management within the realm of powerlifting. Jason Tremblay offers a unique coach's perspective, sharing his invaluable insights into how he approaches training and underscores the pivotal role of volume in athletes' development. Furthermore, the discussion explores the utility of periodized training in optimizing performance while minimizing the risk of injury. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of injury prevention strategies and the science behind building resilience in powerlifting.

Mike Tuchscherer and John Garafano discuss building a team, challenges of time management and delegation, maintaining quality and scaling the business, benefits of opening the RTS Training Lab, passion for problem solving and improving service, and building an organization and individualizing training in this insightful episode.

Kedric Kwan, AI expert and founder of Reformance, joins the podcast to discuss AI in coaching and training. They explore topics such as the complexity of human behavior in coaching, the importance of communication and narrative in exercise selection, the impact of AI coaching, taking risks and trusting the training process, the importance of decision-making in AI systems, and individualizing training with emerging strategies.

Coaches discuss powerlifting strategies at IPF Worlds 2023, including negotiating attempts and timing warm-ups. They highlight the importance of athlete input and setting expectations for a successful coach-athlete relationship. The podcast also covers individual lifters, their mentalities in competition, and the significance of respecting athletes' unique methods. They offer RTS coaching services and an emerging strategies course for comprehensive guidance.