The Strength Coach Podcast | Interviews With The Top Strength Coaches, Fitness Pros, Nutritionists And Fitness Business Coach

Highlights of Episode 114  Special Segment  Daniel Coyle, author of "The Talent Code" and "The Little Book of Talent" (TheTalentCode.com), is on to talk about using the brain to enhance skill acquisition and learning to coach optimally . "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "Training Football Players" and a blog post called "My Daughter's Ignition" Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the new catalog, including some new products.  "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Rachel Cosgrove explains "Marketing with GIFT" "The Art of Coaching" with Athletes' Performance- Dennis Logan comes on to talk about "Improving Your Bench" "Functional Movement Systems" Segment- Lee Burton is on to clarify the the way the FMS screens are suppossed to be done.  This is Part 1 of a 3-part series, starting today with the Overhead Squat

Highlights of Episode 113  Combined Segment  "Functional Movement Systems Segment" and "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach"- Jon Torine, former Indianapolis Colts Strength Coach, is on to talk about how the FMS directs programming in Off-season as opposed to in-season; changes in Energy System Development between the different seasons; working with your medical team both in the pro setting and private setting .  "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about the new StrengthCoach.com partnership with MovementLectures.com; The new StrengthCoach.com pricing structure, his thoughts on the PRI, the Postural Restoration Institute; The Starting Foot Position for the 40; where he is with rolling. Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Poirier joins to talk about the new catalog, including some new products . "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Rachel Cosgrove explains "Th

Highlights of Episode 112     "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Chris Matsui's article "Are You Putting Your College Athletes Eligibility at Risk?";  Late Specialization vs Early Specialization and The Most Competitive Sport in America. Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins   us to talk about latest Sale as well as the One Day Learn By Doing Workshop in NJ. "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nick Winkelman discusses the book, "Wait, The Science of Delay" "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Mike Wunsch asks "Using Your Gauges" "Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Gray Cook answers questions from the StrengthCoach.com forum about the Active Straight Leg Raise.   "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3

Highlights of Episode 111 "Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach"-  Joel Jamieson comes on to talk about his article "5 Ways to Improve Your Conditioning", Using the BioForce HRV and his lectures from the Strength in Motion Seminar DVDs.      "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Performance testing and one of his favorite tests (think single leg); from the Forum, "Assessing Pelvic Tilt; Change of Direction training, Oregon Strength & Conditioning and the role of the Strength Coach. Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Porier joins us to talk about the current sale, the upcoming One Day Learn-By-Doing seminars, and the new addition to the FMS seminars. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Mike Wunsch talks about "Using the Car Pool lane" "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance" Nick Winkelman discusses the highlights of the book "The Little Book of Talen

Highlights of Episode 110 "Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach"-  The theme is Rotary Speed and I have 2 guests on today- Jason Glass (Labx.tv and Jason Glass Performance Lab)and Dr. Angelo Scarpati (Baltustrol GC and OPTPI).  Both coaches were presenters at the WGFS in Orlando last week for the speed track and I thought they each had some interesting things to say about training for rotary speed.  Jason talks about Power Slings and Dr. Scarpati talks about some research he did on underspeed and overspeed training.      "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "Training Females", the direction the S&C community is going with Coaching, and his thoughts on Corrective Exercise. Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the current sale, the upcoming One Day Learn-By-Doing in New Jersey, and the new Schwinn Airdyne. "The Business of Fitness

Highlights of Episode 109     "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about the new updates at StrengthCoach.com, including the merger with SCWebinars.com.  We also talked about the forum thread "Performance Enhancement vs. Injury Reduction" and Joe Ehrmann's "20 Year Window". Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr   gives us a rundown on latest Sale as well as a new product from Trigger Point Therapy. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Mike Wunsch asks "What is Your Destination?" "Functional Movement Systems Segment"- Brett Jones answers questions from the StrengthCoach.com forum about the FMS. Special Segment- Justin Levine from California Fitness Academy tells us about a unique challenge he is doing to motivate his members and raise money for a great cause.  Check out Limitless Life in Motion.   "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Au

Highlights of Episode 108 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"-  Charlie Weingroff discusses his thoughts on Icing; his article "Mckenzie Method vs. SFMA"; his lecture at the World Golf Fitness Summit, "Understanding Joint Centration"; and his new DVD with Patrick Ward and Joel Jamieson.  "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about a forum thread "Is the Y,T,W,L Setting Us Back?"; Managing Relationships with Sport Coaches; and "How Do You Know Your Possess Character and How Do We Teach It?". Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Poirier   gives us a rundown on upcoming educational opportunities and the HUGE Summer Sale. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Craig Rasmussen talks about "Drawing Your Map." "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nick Winkelman answers the question "Where Should I Direct My Coaching?"   "Subscribe at iTunes" an

Highlights of Episode 107.5 (part 2) "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Gray Cook reviews the corrective exercise philosophy of Functional Movement Systems.  "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click) 

Highlights of Episode 107 (part 1) "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"-  Kelly Starrett (San Francisco CrossFit and MobilityWOD) discusses his philosophy on movement, mobility, breathing, strength & conditioning, "Is Icing Bad?" and his new book "Becoming a Supple Leopard, The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance.".  "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his article "Understanding (or Misunderstanding) Aerobic Training", Joe Ehrmann's book "InsideOut Coaching", and his thoughts on the RKC. Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr  gives us a rundown on upcoming educational opportunities and the HUGE Summer Sale. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Rachel Cosgrove  talks about "Your Business Plan" "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nick Winkelman discusses "Information" "Ask Functional

Highlights of Episode 106    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle discusses "When Is It Too Heavy?", Allowing staff leeway in programming and his thoughts on breathing, rolling and crawling. Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr talks about the Perform Better End of The Summer Sale and the upcoming educational opportunities. "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance" Nick Winkelman discusses "Coaching the How vs. Coaching the What"     "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Rachel Cosgrove  talks about "The Decision to Open Your Own Business" "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Gray Cook talks about how MovNat and 4x4 Matrix has influenced the corrective approach to the FMS and CK-FMS.  "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right

Highlights of Episode 105    "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Bruce Mack joins Coach Boyle on a coference call to talk about their new venture- MBSC Thrive.  Get the facts about licensing Coach Boyle's system. Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Poirier talks about the Perform Better Sale and the upcoming educational opportunities. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Rachel Cosgrove  talks about "G.I.F.T.ing" "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Gray Cook expands on Movement Principle 10.  "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click) 

Highlights of Episode 104 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"-  Cal Dietz (Univ. of Minnesota and XLAthlete.com) discusses training different qualities in a session or phase, as well as his new book, "Tri-Phasic Training"- what is is and how we can use it in our training.  "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Dr. Richard Ginsburg's article "Developmental Model for Youth Coaches and Players", Testing Youth Athletes, Providing Positive Feedback and his article "Making To a College Team". Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr  gives us a rundown on everything we can do with The Equalizer. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Rachel Cosgrove  talks about "Designing Your Life and Creating a Business That Supports Your Life" "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Gray Cook expands on Movement Principle 9.  "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Upda

Highlights of Episode 103 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"-  Dr. John Berardi (Precision Nutrition) discusses his 6 month Experiment with Intermittent Fasting.   "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about his trip to Colorado to work with US Women's Hockey; Wrist Flexibility; Teaching the O-lifts and Training Different Qualities in a Session. Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr  gives us a rundown on all the different features of the different vests. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Rachel Cosgrove  talks about "Doing Less and Doing It Better" "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nick Winkelman goes over "How to Design Appropriate Speed and Aquisition Sessions". "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Gray Cook expands on Movement Principle 8.  "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcas

Highlights of Episode 102 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"-  James Wilson (MTB Strength Training Systems) discusses working with mountain bikers, their injury tendencies, how he uses the FMS and how he trains his bikers.  "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about "Becoming a CNP"; "Lat Pulldowns Make a Comeback"; and answers a few questions about Straight Leg Sit Ups and Knee Flexion exercises." Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr  tells us about the Perform Better  sale and upcoming workshops, as well as Travel Roller Accupressure Balls. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Craig Rasmussen talks about "Staying Between the Lines" "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nick Winkelman goes deep on the coaching science discussing "Why The External Cue is Better Than the Internal Cue". "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Gray Cook expands on Move

Highlights of Episode 101 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"-  Charlie Weingroff (Training=Rehab, Rehab=Training) discusses what has changed for him over the last few years; how DNS has shaped his changes; breathing; foam rolling.  "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about "Is Foam Rolling Bad for You?"; "Are the Olympic Lifts the Key To Collegiate Sports"; his article "Is Your Box Too Small." Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here! "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr  tells us about the Perform Better  sale and upcoming workshops, as well as a NEW Feature Perform Better on Demand "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness University - Craig Rasmussen talks about "Not Going into Cruise Control with Program Design" "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nick Winkelman goes deep on the science of "Cueing". "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Gray Cook expands on Movement Principles 4 & 5. 

Highlights of Special Episode 100.5      "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"- Brett Jones (AppliedStrength.com and FunctionalMovement.com) joins me to talk about advanced progressions and corrections for the Turkish Get Up from Kettlebells From the Ground Up 2, Advanced Progressions. Check out the video for a sneak peak of the Hip Openers in the DVD.      Also, Coach Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 4 is here!    "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click) 

Highlights of Episode 100 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"- MovNat Master Instructor Clifton Harski joins me to talk about the growing popularity of MovNat, what it's all about and what I can expect when I go for the 1 Day workshop.  "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about 3-D Stretching, Working in a high profile job, and a Thought Provoking Video About Youth Sports "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Chris Poirier tells us about the Perform Better  sale and upcoming workshops, including the Providence Summit. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness - Craig Rasmussen talks about "Every Map Has a Starting Point" "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nick Winkelman talks about "Rate of Perceived Intensity".  "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control

Highlights of Episode 99  "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Why the Rock?", Do We Really Need to Add More Weight During Power?, Sam Leahey's article "The Science and Application of Coaching Cues" and Why Not do an Open Gym time at MBSC? "Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr tells us about the Perform Better sale, new Kettlebells, and the upcoming Battling Ropes Certification. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness - Craig Rasmussen talks about "Creating a Team Environment" "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nick Winkelman talks about "Expectation Setting with the Athletes". "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Gray Cook reviews his First Three "Movement Principles".   "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click) 

Highlights of Episode 98   "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Alternatives to Hang Cleans, Trap Bar Deadlifts and When is it OK for less experienced trainers to question more experienced trainers?."Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr tells us about the Perform Better sale and a new product called The Core Stix. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness - Craig Rasmussen talks about "Having a System for Your Program Design" "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Bill Freidig talks about using the FMS in a corporate setting.   "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, Right Mouse Click to Download Now (for Mac users, press Control and click) 

Highlights of Episode 97 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"- Janet Alexander, of The C.H.E.K. Studio in Encinitas, CA, is on to talk about how hormones should change the way you train your female athletes.  "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"- Coach Boyle talks about Periodization, Foam rolling after the session, Educating Clients about recovery and his Strength Training Manifesto."Ask the Equipment Experts with Perform Better" - Erin McGirr tells us about the Perform Better Buy 2 Get 1 Free sale and some new products. "The Business of Fitness" with Results Fitness - Mike Wunsch talks about "Semi-Private Training Management" "The Art of Coaching with Athletes' Performance"- Nick Winkelman talks about "Coaching the L-Drill". "Ask Functional Movement Systems"- Lee Burton answers a bunch of questions from the Forum about the FMS.   "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player