Strength In Context

Tempo is more than just "slowing down." It's a tool for control, progression, awareness, and performance. Schultze and Jorge break down everything you need to know about tempo in training, from how to prescribe it with purpose to when going fast might be the right call. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide It's time we get serious about exercise prescription. Join the PSL1 waitlist now! www.pre-script.com/psl1 Functional Fads and Research Overreach (00:00:00) When Science Gets in the Way of Experience (00:03:16) The Problem with Over-Personalized Nutrition (00:06:11) Building Identity Around Training Trends (00:07:17) When Research Informs vs. Distracts (00:08:29) Tempo as a Coaching Tool (00:13:22) Tempo for Awareness and Control (00:16:02) Creating Stability Through Pauses (00:18:13) Real Client Case: Fixing Squats with Tempo (00:22:48) Slowing Down for Skill Acquisition (00:26:02) Tempo in Lengthened, Shortened, and Mid-Range Work (00:30:59) Why Some Positions Deserve More Time (00:32:49) Tempo for Strength Curve and Output Alignment (00:39:08) Don't Just Slow Down: When to Go Fast (00:46:03) Nuance, Context, and Adaptation (00:50:03)

Schultze and Jorge explore how improper loading, volume abuse, and a lack of end-range training contribute to stagnation, discomfort, and long-term breakdown. Learn how to tailor exercises to the individual, integrate mobility with output, and coach with nuance instead of templates. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide It's time we get serious about exercise prescription. Join the PSL1 waitlist now! www.pre-script.com/psl1 Wedding Suits and Gym Shirts (00:00:00) The HYROX Identity Crisis (00:06:15) HYROX vs. CrossFit: A Programming Problem (00:09:14) Repeating the Mistakes of the Past (00:12:42) What Makes an Exercise "Poor" (00:20:03) Why End Range Work Actually Matters (00:36:17) Corrective vs. Correct Training (00:41:22) Setting Up Exercises That Actually Work (00:45:15) Real Coaching Isn't Copy/Paste (00:53:25) Are You Training or Just Surviving? (00:56:47)

Schultze and Jorge break down the difference between pushing through discomfort and using training as a tool for recovery. From modifying exercises to managing mindset, they cover how to keep clients progressing even when pain shows up. You'll hear real-world case studies, coaching strategies, and why language, trust, and smart programming matter more than "just resting." https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide It's time we get serious about exercise prescription. Join the PSL1 waitlist now! www.pre-script.com/psl1 Chaos, Stability, and the Cost of Hustle (00:00:55) Client Priorities and the Myth of the Perfect Time (00:05:17) Navigating Pain vs. Skipping Training (00:09:28) Case Studies: Shoulder Pain, Knee Fixes, and Client Trust (00:12:12) Pain Is a Signal—Not a Stop Sign (00:18:21) The Psychology of Pain and Coaching Language (00:24:08) Reframing Progress and Shifting Client Goals (00:34:16) Tactical Tools: Range of Motion, Tempo, and Exercise Selection (00:42:12) The Tool Is Only as Good as the Task (00:55:18)

Schultze and Jorge explore the personal and professional "hills they're willing to die on", from rejecting cosmic excuses to embracing accountability, clarifying values, and doing the work even when no one's watching. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or directionless, this conversation offers the clarity you didn't know you needed. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide It's time we get serious about exercise prescription. Join the PSL1 waitlist now! www.pre-script.com/psl1 Self-Responsibility vs. Horoscopes (00:00:17) Stop Outsourcing Accountability (00:02:00) The Power of Owning Your Outcomes (00:06:05) Why Values Need to Be Clear (00:12:20) Follow-Through and Personal Integrity (00:20:12) Launching the Happy Hour Lifting Club (00:26:18) Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Progress (00:31:30) Don't Relive the Same 6 Months (00:50:04) Addressing Problems That Actually Exist (00:52:41)

Jorge flips the script and puts co-host Brandon Schultze in the hot seat. From failing out of university to building a thriving training business, They explore personal development, coaching philosophy, learning how to communicate, and why simplicity often beats complexity, even at the pro level. Whether you're a new coach or deep in the trenches, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a sustainable career in fitness. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide It's time we get serious about exercise prescription. Join the PSL1 waitlist now! www.pre-script.com/psl1 Intro: Dogs, Training, and Sour Patch Kids (00:00:00) How Brandon Got Into Coaching (00:02:28) The GoodLife "Life Changer" That Changed Everything (00:05:15) From Psych Major to Personal Trainer (00:09:20) Seeing a Career Path in Fitness (00:12:18) Leaving Corporate to Build His Own Business (00:15:22) Finding Mentorship and Community in Pre-Script (00:20:07) What Coaching Reveals About You (00:24:28) Why Simplicity Wins, Even With Pro Athletes (00:42:05) The Moment It All Fell Apart—and What Came Next (00:52:45)

Your favourite equipment might be holding you back. Schultze and Jorge break down the most underrated training tools. From heel wedges and Smith machines to lifting straps and landmine attachments, they explain why "cheating" might just be smart coaching. They also tackle gym design failures, progression strategies for pull-ups, and the difference between creativity and clownery in training. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ Class Has Begun! Last Chance To Sign Up For This Cohort of PSL1. Sign Up Now At https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Decision making and training autonomy (00:05:09) Underrated gym tools and gimmicks (00:08:02) Why heel wedges still matter (00:09:33) Smith machines for output and stability (00:17:01) The case for lifting straps (00:27:08) Why gyms make bad equipment choices (00:31:14) Pull-up assist machines and progression (00:40:02) Landmine attachments: versatility and value (00:46:29)

Knee pain doesn't always start at the knee. In this episode, Jorge and Schultze break down how to assess and understand common knee issues—without jumping to diagnoses or generic advice. From hip stability to foot mechanics, they reveal the underlying factors behind knee discomfort and how to actually address them. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ Class Starts Monday! - Sign Up For PSL1 Now at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide From Shoes to Squats (00:11:15) General vs. Acute Knee Pain (00:14:14) Knowing When to Refer Out (00:17:02) Start With the Hip (00:17:48) Why Pelvic Control Matters (00:20:16) What Tight Quads Really Mean (00:23:03) Diagnosing Through Pain Location (00:26:05) Why Diagnoses Don't Always Help (00:27:32) Reverse Engineering Knee Pain (00:31:17) Upper Leg Considerations (00:36:06) Frontal Plane Control & Hip Shifts (00:38:58) Foot Pressure and Hip Mechanics (00:41:49) Pelvis-Femur Dissociation (00:44:18) The Problem With Supination (00:50:13) Fixing Movement in Isolation (00:54:47) Program Design and Volume Spikes (00:56:34)

Dante Martella joins the show to talk about coaching communication, building trust with clients, and the brutal realities of gym ownership. From high-level athletes to business partnerships, he unpacks what most coaches overlook—how to actually connect with people, handle chaos, and why opening a gym might be the worst (and best) decision you ever make. https://www.instagram.com/malleusperformance/ https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ PSL1 Registration is NOW LIVE. Sign Up at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Lessons from the NHL and Starting a Business (00:03:12) Why Communication Matters More Than Programming (00:05:30) Building Trust Fast with Clients and Athletes (00:24:18) The Interview is a Workout: What Makes a Great Coach (00:31:00) Red Flags and Green Flags When Hiring (00:33:41) When the Wheels Fell Off: Dante's Turning Point (00:44:20) Don't Open a Gym—Unless You're Ready for This (00:55:03)

This wasn't the coaching episode we planned—but maybe it's the one we needed. Jorge and Schultze talk real-life decision-making, relationship dynamics, adapting under pressure, and what makes a coach truly valuable in chaos. This one's for anyone juggling life, work, and staying grounded through it all. https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ PSL1 Registration is NOW LIVE. Sign Up at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Clear Communication in Relationships (00:03:40) Coaching Lessons from Real Life (00:13:21) Asking Better Questions (00:17:04) Adaptive Coaching & Client Expectations (00:23:10) Life Throws a Wrench—Now What? (00:26:40) Busy Isn't the Goal (00:50:26) How Structure Saves You in Chaos (00:54:18)

For our first-ever guest episode, we sit down with Pre-Script coach and global gym owner Jon Bond. With 30+ years in the game, Jon shares what it really takes to build a lasting career—from opening gyms across continents to coaching fighters and navigating burnout, business, and personal health setbacks. We cover the culture gaps in coaching, why most trainers get stuck, and how doing the job—day in and day out—still matters most. FREE Exercise Selection Webinar: https://www.pre-script.com/exercise-selection-webinar https://www.instagram.com/jonbondcoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ PSL1 Registration is NOW LIVE. Sign Up at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Coaching Around the World: UK, Asia, Australia, USA (00:01:05) What Hong Kong Taught Me About Sales & Perceived Value (00:05:07) The Cultural Gaps in Coaching Education (00:07:03) Why California Coaches Struggle to Learn (00:07:51) Going All In: Freelancing, Fighting, and Financial Freedom (00:13:17) How Jon Landed a Career-Changing Role in Hong Kong (00:17:27) The Power of Experience Over Immediate Pay (00:20:06) What I Look for When Hiring Coaches (00:23:57) Avoiding Burnout & Planning Your Career Long-Term (00:26:50) The Line Between Passion, Obsession, and Sustainability (00:33:25) How Health Challenges Shifted My Training & Mindset (00:47:13) Preparing for Jiu-Jitsu Worlds in My 50s (00:49:08) When the Wheels Fell Off: Cancer, Chaos & The Gym That Saved Me (00:54:46) Why "Doing the Job" Still Wins (01:02:13)