

The Reactive Training Systems Podcast
Reactive Training Systems
Everything about RTS, auto-regulation, powerlifting, strength, and getting strong for coaches and athletes alike!
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Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 20min
Evolving Your Coaching with Ben Esgro
Ben Esgro of Elemental Formulations (https://eformulations.co/) joins RTS Coaches Mike Tuchscherer and John Garafano to discuss how to evolve your coaching.

Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 12min
Alternative Set Structures with Landyn Hickmott
Landyn Hickmott joins RTS Coach, Mike Tuchscherer, to continue the conversation from the previous episode and discusses alternative set structures in powerlifting.

Feb 7, 2022 • 58min
What velocity loss should we train at?
In this episode, Landyn Hickmott stops by to chat with coach Mike Tuchscherer and coach John Garafano to discuss his most recent article titled 'The Effect of Load and Volume Autoregulation on Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis'. Landyn shares his recommendations regarding how much velocity loss we should look to train at to maximize strength and hypertrophy adaptations. Check out Landyn's article here: https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40798-021-00404-9

Jan 31, 2022 • 58min
Top 3 Things We've Learned
In this episode, RTS Coaches Mike Tuchscherer, Mark Robb, and John Garafano talk about the top 3 things they've learned in their years in the sport of powerlifting as both athletes and coaches.

Jan 24, 2022 • 41min
A Tactics Meeting with the RTS Coaching Staff
Have you ever wondered what happens during a Tactics Meeting here at RTS? Well, in this episode, we give you a glimpse into the kind of conversations we have. RTS Coaches, Mike Tuchscherer, Adam Jones, Hayden Pritchard, and Peter Lucey sit down to talk about their observations regarding periodization, Emerging Strategies, and much more. This is a fun one that you shouldn't miss!

Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 1min
Replacing The Bulk-Cut Cycles with Dr. Kristin Lander
RTS Coaches Mike and John are joined by Dr. Kristin Lander to discuss how to replace the Bulk/Cut Cycles for a powerlifter. Dr. Lander also provides an overview of her new course available at the RTS website.

Jan 3, 2022 • 1h 36min
Coach-Athlete Relationship Featuring Bryce Lewis and Eric Helms
Bryce Lewis, a world champion powerlifter, teams up with Eric Helms, his long-time coach and strength training expert. They dive into the nuances of their decade-long relationship, sharing humorous anecdotes and challenges. The discussion emphasizes the importance of open communication, adaptability, and understanding individual athlete needs. They explore how coaching has evolved from traditional methods to a collaborative, data-driven approach, enhancing both performance and the emotional connection necessary for success.

Dec 27, 2021 • 58min
Training with Pain with Dr. Mike Soya
If you've been in the game long enough, you know that most people eventually experience pain while training. In this episode, Dr. Mike Soya, DPT, joins RTS Coaches Mike Tuchscherer and John Garafano to discuss all things pain-related and powerlifting. Urban Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 8min
Process Mastery with Newton Cheng
Process mastery takes constant refinement--time, heat, and pressure. In this latest episode, RTS Athlete Newton Cheng joins Coach Mike and Mark to discuss how he has developed long-term sustainability in his pursuit of process and technical mastery to become one of the best powerlifters in the world.

Dec 13, 2021 • 1h 13min
Developing a Resilient Mindset with Charlie Richards
RTS Founder and Head Coach, Mike Tuchscherer, and Coach John Garafano sit down with RTS Athlete, Charlie Richards to discuss how he creates a resilient mindset in training. Charlie is currently in Medical School and has employed several tools to help him not only become a good athlete but a great one, despite training in non-ideal conditions.


