Complete Human Performance Radio

Annie "Gunshow" Dohack of Complete Human Performance has successfully trained over 140 individuals for military selection in several branches of the armed forces. Here, she shares her expertise on how to program for members of this special population, addressing their hybrid strength and endurance needs intelligently so they can pass tests and excel in the field. In this episode, we discuss: How did you come to start training military personnel? What are the most common goals that your military clients have? How do you start after someone has signed up? What are the primary principles for training military personnel? How do you assess client’s progress? Are there any differences in training between service branches? Show Notes The Hybrid Athlete by Alex Viada, along with template programs for all kinds of training goals  

Dr. Mike T. Nelson is one of the foremost experts on exercise physiology and biomechanics. In this interview, he illuminates a concept that has been gaining traction in endurance and hybrid athlete circles: heart rate variability.  What is HRV? How can you measure it, and why does it matter in your training and recovery? How can you analyze your training and the effect, positive or negative, that it has on your heart? All of these questions and more are addressed in this in-depth talk!   Here are links to resources mentioned in the episode: MikeTNelson.com Ithlete MRV Monitors Elite HRV Monitors Early phase interference between low-intensity running and power training in moderately trained females. Heart rate variability in left ventricular hypertrophy. Cardiac remodelling: concentric versus eccentric hypertrophy in strength and endurance athletes   Complete Human Performance can help you in every aspect of your athletic journey: training, nutrition, and now performance psychology! The newest member of our team, Jonathan Pietrunti, has a BA in Sports Psychology and years of experience in leadership and sports psychology counseling. Visit this link to learn more about Jonathan and how he can help you optimize your mindset for athletic achievement.    

Hardcore powerlifters and bodybuilders often swear by knee sleeves for squatting, but what about endurance athletes? In this episode of CHP Radio, you'll learn the pros and cons of knee sleeves for endurance athletes who also want to build a great squat.

There are more options than ever for tracking and quantifying your workouts, but how do you use all that data? In this podcast, CHP coaches Mike Fecik and Margie Ellison break down what they believe are the most valuable tools for tracking an athlete's progress, and how they use them to modify the training plan.

Every new fitness program sucks--at first. Getting into the groove of a new routine or starting a training regimen for the first time are rarely, if ever, easy. That’s why most people quit before they get the results they want. Learn how to maintain and enjoy a workout plan with the simple steps in this episode om CHP Radio. Visit our website to learn more about our diverse team of over 20 coaches who can program for you individually toward any athletic goal.    Resources mentioned: The Power of Habit

As a trainer it's often simpler training more advanced athletes. Not necessarily easier, but simpler.  Beginners have very different challenges and mental barriers to getting in shape than people who are already fit. As a trainer, these people present some of the biggest challenges you'll face as a coach. In this podcast, you'll learn how to get beginner clients great results. You'll learn... - How to gain the trust of people who've never been interested in fitness before. - How to educate new clients without being judgmental. - The right way to help [extremely overweight people](http://evidencemag.com/how-to-lose-a-lot-of-weight) lose weight with a diet plan they can actually stick to.  - How to build rock-solid communities of people who coach themselves. ... and more.

You've given your client a new diet plan. You worked hard to make sure it was based on the best scientific principles. It's worked for many of your other clients. But for whatever reason, this person just can't seem to stick to it.  You want to tell them to suck it up, but you know that's not the best strategy.  In this interview with Sohee Lee, you'll learn a proven process for adjusting your diet plans so your clients can really stick to them. Not only will your clients get better results, they'll be happier and your job as a trainer will be easier.  Enjoy this podcast? Sign up here for email updates and get every new podcast delivered to your email inbox. 

You've heard flexible dieting works well, but you've also heard other trainers get fantastic results with meal planning. You know that your clients will have to eat at restaurants sometimes, but you're not sure what to tell them. You know that it's important for you to monitor your client's progress, but you're not sure what tools you should use. You have a lot of the "pieces" of a great personal trainer, but you still aren't sure how to put them together and finish the puzzle. On this episode of Evidence Radio, Nick Cheadle helps you do exactly that. Nick walks you through how to implement the principles he uses to help his clients get in shape. Nick also gives you some insights into the business side of successful long-term personal training.

It's been said that the world doesn't have a weight loss problem, it has a weight maintenance problem.  Most poeple can and do lose some weight in their lives. It's keeping it off that's the hard part.  In this podcast, personal trainer Mike Howard delivers practical and effective guidance on how to help your clients stay lean in the long-term.