Strength Chat

This week, I was joined by a returning guest — award-winning coach Reiss Silva, who’s worked with world champions and even Guinness World Record holders.The last time Reiss was on (Ep. 195 back in December 2021), the episode was packed with insights. This time? He’s bringing even more experience, knowledge, and success to the table — and the conversation didn’t disappoint.If you’re a coach, athlete, or just curious about what it takes to perform and lead at the very top, you’ll get a lot from this one.We covered:✅ How to deal with pressure as a coach in elite sport🧠 Helping athletes develop an unshakable mindset💻 The challenges & benefits of moving into online coaching…plus a few classic Strength Chat tangents 😄Connect with : 👉@reiss_silva11 Connect with me:  👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast 📬 Want training & coaching tips straight to your inbox?Sign up for my blog — https://mailchi.mp/ea9ee2b51d7c/built-by-strength

This week I was joined by Joe Hoye — founder of Hoye Fit, creator of the Detox Method, and the man behind the Midlife Makeover, the largest summit for women over 40.You’ve probably heard it before:👉 “Once you hit a certain age, it’s harder to lose weight or get strong.”But is that actually true?Joe’s results (and approach) say otherwise.He’s helped thousands of clients get strong, feel confident, and take control of their health — without crash diets, 6-hour gym sessions, or nonsense ‘quick fixes.’In this episode, we chat about:✅ The real challenges of fat loss as we age (and how to overcome them)✅ What we can control as we get older — and what we can’t✅ Why “secret tips to success” might not be so secret after all…plus a few tangents, of course 😄Follow Joe:👉 @joe.bestlife Follow me:👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

If you’re a coach, athlete, or just serious about training, this one’s worth a listen.This week on Strength Chat, I was joined by Angelo Gingerelli – strength & conditioning coach at Seton Hall University, published author, and someone who’s helped thousands of student athletes reach elite levels of performance.With so many variables that can influence success or failure, Angelo has created a repeatable blueprint for developing athletes who thrive — not just in college, but long after.We got into:✅ What it actually takes to build a successful student athlete🏋️‍♂️ How to create a consistent, winning environment🎓 What happens after the college days end…plus a few classic Strength Chat tangents 😅Follow Angelo📲 @mr5throundFollow me for more episodes:📲 @coach_cuthbert🎧 @strength_chat📬 Want weekly coaching & training tips direct to your inbox?Sign up to my blog for real advice and zero fluff.👉 https://mailchi.mp/ea9ee2b51d7c/built-by-strength

This one’s a banger. I sat down with Jordan Jiunta – chiropractor, CrossFit Games regional athlete, national-level weightlifter, and Co-Founder of Pre-Script – for a deep dive into coaching, training, and how to keep getting better. I’ve been following Jordan and Pre-Script for a while, and their work has levelled up my coaching big time. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just love lifting, there’s gold in this episode for you. We covered:  ✅ How to communicate better as a coach  ✅ The best assessment you can use with clients (and when to use it)  ✅ How to choose the right path for your training or your clients  …and some top-tier tangents 😅 Hit the link in my bio and enjoy the chat 💬 Connect with Jordan & Pre-Script: 👉 @redwhiteandjordan 👉 https://www.pre-script.com/   Connect with me:  👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast 🆕NEW BLOG 👉 How to Eat What You Want When You Want 

This week on Strength Chat I was joined by online coach, speaker and podcaster, Jared Hamilton. Most people at one point or another will have used the phrase, I know what to do, it’s just doing it, when it comes to nutrition. However, it’s not always just about the food you eat. To really nail your nutrition and have long lasting results, you need to look beyond the food you’re eating and look at your thoughts, beliefs and habits around food. That’s what Jared does a great job of doing with the clients he works with and the content he puts out there.  In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered: How people's thoughts, feelings and beliefs around food are formed Do these change as we get older How to change your mindset around food Follow Jared via the following links:  👉 @realjaredhamilton 👉 https://hamiltontrained.com/  Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links: 👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

For this week's Strength Chat episode, it was great to be joined by the Co-Founder or MADabolic, Brandon Cullen. With so many different fitness plans, fads and voices vying for people's attention, it can be hard not to stick to your guns and becoming the best at what you do. Brandon, however, has done exactly this by creating MADabolic, The Strength Gym. In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered: The MADabolic system and why it works Shifting the mindset in the fitness industry to knowing why strength is important Maintaining coaching standards on the gym floor Follow Brandon via the following links:  👉 @madabolic 👉 https://madabolic.com/  Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links: 👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

In this week's episode it was awesome to be joined by Sheffield 2025 champion, Kjell Bakkelund.  In powerlifting, Kjell has been there and done it across both Raw and Equipped lifting having won World and European titles. With all this experience and success, it was great to chat with Kjell about competing at Sheffield for the first time and putting on such a dominant display to win, as well as his build up to Sheffield.  In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered: His experience at Sheffield How he has had such long-term success in both equipped and raw lifting His goals for the future Follow Kjell via the following links:  👉 @kjellbrell  Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links: 👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

For this week's Strength Chat it was an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to speak with a strength and conditioning coach with over 20 years' experience, spending the last 10 years as the lead strength and conditioning coach with England Rugby Union, Tom Tombleson.  It was great to chat with Tom who has spent so much time at the elite level of sport and get a great insight on what happens off the pitch to make the athlete he works with perform the very best they can. An awesome chat and some great content and information up and coming coaches can learn from.  In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered: The difference between club and international level Creating a successful environment  How manage athletes on tour and throughout a tournament. Follow Tom via the following links:  👉 @tomtombleson 👉 @ttor_performance 👉 https://www.ttorperformance.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYb4ScDRnZEx7jgaZywjdQtKKzHj70CskByD-CPwAJiYbsE3MI8Q28lkTs_aem_ePeZdZMjw4HY4xhT4pd-jA  Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links: 👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

It was awesome to have a returning guest for this week's Strength Chat, your 2025 Sheffield and back-to-back champion, Agata Sitko. It’s safe to say that Agata has delivered some pretty epic performances on the platform and has cemented her place in history being the first person to win back-to-back Sheffield's. This was made all the more interesting as post competition she wasn’t 100% happy with her win, but what she intends to do going forward sounds very cool! In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered: Agatas review of Sheffield 2025 Chasing optimal  Agatas plans for the future Follow Agata via the following links:  👉 @ja.gata_sitko Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links: 👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast 

It was awesome to be joined in this week's episode by strength coach and Chiropractor, Dr. Brandon Parker. Even though the benefits of exercise and training are well known, there is still a fear of lifting heavier, getting injured or returning from an injury. From speaking with Brandon, it was great to see how he’s trying to reduce this fear and help his clients become more confident and have more trust with their bodies.  In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered:  Where does the fear of strength training come from  What’s the cost of not performing strength training  Communicating with clients around injuries Follow Brandon via the following links:  👉 @dr.brandon.parker 👉 Brandon Parker - YouTube Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links: 👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast