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

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the sale at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 395 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Jonathan Goodman, creator of the Personal Trainer Development Center and host of the Obvious Choice podcast Author, "The Obvious Choice: Timeless lessons on Success, Profit and Finding Your Way" We spoke about: How he lost is way after COVID How he came back to build a better life Why content is an overrated way to build a business but an underrated way to learn and connect Why it's important to "fix what's inside your fence" The Obvious Choice: Timeless lessons on Success, Profit and Finding Your Way Case studies Stories Great business ideas The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: His X post that stirred some controversy and why he believes adults should never touch a barbell "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly I speak with Sumit Seth about some exciting new changes at Naamly- the addition

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HOLIDAY SALE (EXTENDED TO JAN. 7) at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 394   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner End of the Year Interview with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Why he prefers 3x-a-week programs over 4x splits Why he uses more core exercises vs. stretches in hi tri-sets Cardiac adaptations for both weight training and aerobic training from a Dr. Howard Luks X post Something new or reinforced in 2024 His biggest change of 2024   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HOLIDAY SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 392 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Corey Smallwood, goPerformance and Founder of the consulting company Gyminai We spoke about: An overview of ChatGPT Why is has seen resistance How can trainers and gym owners use it to help improve effeciency His upcoming webinar with Perform Better: AI-Powered Fitness Success: Master ChatGPT To Drive Growth, Engagement, And Efficiency December 17th, 3-4:00pm EST WATCH A DEMO OF COREY TAKING ANTHONY THROUGH CHATGPT:     The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Keeping an open mind Running vs Sprinting- sprinting athletes that don't sprint when playing Bench to Pull-up Standards Why the college recruiter should speak to the strength coach first       "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about Prioritizing What Matters- staying away from f

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HOLIDAY SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 391 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Justin Frandson, founder at Athleticism.com, author of Athleticism, founder at EMF Rocks   We spoke about: His definition of Athleticism His Whole Body Whole, Brain formula Understanding subtle energies of nature to optimize our health & performance  Getting athletes into a flow state Understanding brain waves The importance of ambidexterity The problem with wearables EMFs and how they are disrupting our endocrine system Much more Check out the EMF Rocks Justin was talking about   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Focusing on health, not health care The loss of power as we age A new term that authors want introduced- Powerpenia   "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about Hiring: How do we identify if someone is right for our gym? Naamly i

Brought to You by PerformBetter.com.  Click here for THE HUGE HOLIDAY sale. Highlights of Special Episode 390.5 Vince Gabriele, owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing "Social Media, a Misogi, Black Friday & the WWE with Vince Gabriele" We spoke about: His increased Social Media presence- Why? What is unused capacity? When is it time to hire a team to help? Serve and know your market Know where your market is Reaching out to them when they follow you His 2024 Misogi- The Green Monster Are Challenges Dead? His Black Friday Sale for his 50 Strong Challenge- Check it out here The upcoming Epic Fitness Business Event- The Gym Business Mania- March 7-9 Get a free digital copy! The Ultimate Guide to Small Group Personal Training:   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the CURRENT SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 390   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Why he apologizes to his staff often Similarities in Fundamental Patterns across sports The machine debate "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about a simple shift in language that can make all the difference in how your members feel about their experience, even when things go wrong Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention.  Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the CURRENT SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 389 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Ryan Van Asten, former NHL S&C, 2-time Stanley Cup winner, Director of Performance - Village Sports and X-Factory  Ryan on Instagram We spoke about: Lesson from working with Luge Athletes  Understanding ESD Is a Base Important? Using other tools to improve VO2 Max Oxygen deficit and oxygen debt how they relate to warm up and cooldown Differences between in-season and off-season training Coaching- mindset, intent, culture, and relationships Much more     The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: An exercise he doesn't do enough of- Alternating Forward lunges Getting to 90% is harder than people think Getting Max Heart rate Estimates "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about instilling a sense of responsibility with members- with referrals, reviews,

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the CURRENT SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 388 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach" Amber Kivett, founder, Kivett Kinetic Solutions We spoke about: How she got herself out of pain  Fascia and it's role in pain Getting client buy-in to help them The 6 things that make fascia angry Much more     The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: What happened to Sports Hernias Programming The Strength Coach's role in Athlete Compliance "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about dealing with challenges that life throws at you (which he has been dealing with some himself over the last few months) and how you can use the A.C.E. Method to get you through Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. 

Brought to You by PerformBetter.com.  Click here for THE HUGE SUMMER sale. Highlights of Special Episode 387.5 Vince Gabriele, owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing "The Only 5 Business Problems Worth Solving with Vince Gabriele" We spoke about the newsletter he sent out to his mailing list: The Only 5 Business Problems Worth Solving You’re not getting enough leads You’re not converting enough of the leads to memberships You are losing too many clients You’re prices are not high enough You’re not aware of your fixed, variable and payroll costs which are creeping faster than revenue is rising Get a free digital copy! The Ultimate Guide to Small Group Personal Training:   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HUGE SUMMER SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 387 "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly   Anthony interviews Sumit about lessons learned attending 100+ Fitness Industry Masterminds, workshops and conferences over the last 4 years. Sumit is putting all of this together in an EXCLUSIVE MASTERCLASS: Discover The Laws of Gym Success Used By The Industry’s Top Owners In the dynamic world of fitness and health, training gym owners like you face a unique set of challenges. It’s not just about opening your doors and waiting for members to walk in; it’s about creating a space where people feel motivated, engaged, and part of a community. You’re not only managing a business; you’re fostering a lifestyle, a haven for health and wellness. But how do you stand out in a market that’s more competitive than ever? How do you transform your gym from just another fitness center into a thriving community hub? And more importa

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HUGE SUMMER SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 386   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Progressing to single leg plyos Single Leg Strength Standards- Male & female Are We Our Own Worst Enemy   "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about Leading from the Front; all about the power of Clear, Caring and Decisive Leadership- how it can influence the staff and member experience. Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention.  Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the HUGE SUMMER SALE at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 385 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Mitch Sadowsky, 2-time Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Trainer, Owner and founder of Aretas Performance We spoke about: Golf Fitness Misconceptions about fitness for golf Strength Training for golfers Programming for golfers and how it differs from regular programming Speed & Power training for golf Making sure you don't put speed on top of dysfunction Non-negotiable for training golfers Staying in your lane- when is it too far How training for golf is similar to training for longevity much more   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Why functional training gets a bad rap The Why's behind the Scoop Toss & the Med Ball Drop catch How they promote consistency at MBSC   "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit talks about the immense power of getting involved in your commu

Brought to You by PerformBetter.com.  Click here for the current sale. Highlights of Special Episode 384.5 Vince Gabriele, owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing "Life Lessons at 45" We spoke about the newsletter he sent out to his mailing list: 50 Nuggets of Advice on my 45th Birthday.  This Month on June 18th I turned 45 years old. When I multiply 45x2…I get 90. If I’m lucky, I’m half way. One of the proudest accomplishments of my life was presenting my kids a book that held 365 pieces of life advice. It was 50,000 words that took me a full year to create. I’ve decided to do a mini version for you here about life, business, success, family, marriage, health, marketing and any other random stuff that comes to my mind as I write this.  Some of these I’ve mastered, others a work in progress… Are You Successful? That’s totally dependent on YOUR definition of success. Only your definition of counts. Not your parents, not yours, not any

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the latest sale at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 384 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Mark Fisher, co-founder at Business for Unicorns and Mark Fisher Fitness, author "Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets" We spoke about: Main parts of The Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets Core Marketing Tools Lead Generation Systems Lead Nurture Systems Lead Conversion Systems The Long Tail Game The Client Avatar Demographics vs. Psychographics The Front End offer- what is it and how to optimize it The first place to start with your marketing services Should new gyms do paid advertising  much more Get a free digital copy of Mark's new book:   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Problems with "Fitness Testing" "Change is good, just don't change everything" We are in the life changing business   "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly NO SEGMENT THIS WEEK Naamly is the membe

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the latest sale at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 383 Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Hunter Eisenhower, Associate Head Coach for Sports Performance at Arizona State University, creator of The Force System We spoke about: His article Redefining Strength: High Force Does Not Equal High Load The Force System in Training 4 categories- High Force Fast Force Slow Force  Human Force A “yielding” isometric  vs  “overcoming” isometric Depth jumps and drop catches Superpower Program: How to Train Narrow & Elastic-Driven Athletes vs. Wide & Muscle-Driven much more     The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Training for something like the NHL playoffs His progress with Depth Jumps Thoughts on training athletes with bodybuilding splits   "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly NO SEGMENT THIS WEEK Naamly is the member experience platform for m

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the latest sale at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 382   Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Nate Vankouwenberg, author of "Functional Strength Training for Physical Education" We spoke about: The current state of physical education The impact of the current state on children and learning What is Functional Training Why functional training is important for kids Curriculum design Progressions and regressions Teaching guidelines much more   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: The Reliance on Technology for Performance Are individual programs overrated for high level athletes The Football “Lens”    "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly NO SEGMENT THIS WEEK Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention.&nb

Brought to You by PerformBetter.com.  Click here for the current sale. Highlights of Special Episode 381.5 Vince Gabriele, owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing "The Dark Side of Owning a Gym with Vince Gabriele" We spoke about: All the stuff that can wrong! the sticking points burnout lawsuits betrayals criticism the money problems The Result: The Ultimate Personal Development Experience Self Acceptance Self-Development Self Discipline The Fruit: Freedom Wealth Transformation Most underrated success principle: Find people who have done what you want and pay them to help you get it.  Much More!   Get a free digital copy! The Ultimate Guide to Small Group Personal Training:   Thanks for Listening!

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the latest sale at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 381   Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Josh Henkin, co-creator of Low Back Pain/Pelvic Control 6-week Online Masterclass We spoke about: What The Industry Gets Wrong About Chronic Low Back Pain Social media science The Biopsychosocial model Current research about back pain what you should know about the thoracolumbar fascia Predictive Coding   How the brain factors into all of this The role of core stability in back pain His new Low Back Pain/Pelvic Control 6-week Online Masterclass- starts June 11! much more   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Why is keeping athletes healthy being misconstrued as creating fragility Why having a better VO2 max should not be a priority for athletes     "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit Seth discusses "Simplify to Multiply- using the D.E.A.D. A.P.E. a

Brought to you by Perform Better Check out the latest sale at PerformBetter.com Highlights of Episode 380   Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Carmen Bott, creator of ACL REHAB: Exercise Prescription from A-Z We spoke about: Everything ACL Rehab Why are the increasing Stages of ACL rehab Return to Play Problems with RTP Testing There course, "ACL REHAB: Exercise Prescription from A-Z" much more   The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Do You Need to Do Sprint Technique Drills? The Transverse Chop The Anti-Rotation Discussion   "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly Sumit Seth discusses "Implementing the concept of the Third Place for your gym" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention.  Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle BOOST #1 -