The Reactive Training Systems Podcast

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.

Nathan Baxter, powerlifting legend, tells his inspirational story. They discuss the growth of raw lifting in Australia and the challenges of being a self-taught powerlifter. They also explore the difficulties faced by young individuals dealing with a stroke and brain injury. The chapter discusses medical interventions for a heart condition and the dangers of confirmation bias in diagnosis. The RTS coaching team shares their expertise in designing effective training programs and the speaker's personal fitness journey. They discuss transitioning into coaching and finding purpose, and the importance of individualizing training and introducing emerging strategies.

Mike Tuchscherer, Founder of RTS, discusses transitioning to emerging strategies, stress index in reactive training systems, case study on training strategy, different approaches to training for different lifts, limitations of emerging strategies, and the importance of analyzing complexity and individualizing training.

RTS' newest coaches, Kenny Allen and Gaby Muller join Mike Tuchscherer and John Garafano to talk about how important reflection is in the process of improving one's training and game day performance.