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Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Special Episode 30.5    Gray Cook- "Putting It All Together"     We have received a lot of questions about Gray's products- which one to buy first, what's next, where does the Secret Series fit in, etc. Gray Puts It All Together in this 40 minute response about all of his products.Check out his products at PerformBetter.com Check out Gray's website at FunctionalMovement.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player. Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Download Right Mouse Click here to Download Now

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 30 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach"  Coach Jeff Macy Head Strength & Conditioning CoachMilwaukee Bucks We talked about: His articles: **Challenges he is facing with his players this time of year **If he only had 15 minutes with his players, what would he do**Mistakes in programming**Much, Much more** "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com** His article "Getting Strong and Learning to Squat"** His article- "Things I Never Did"** Why he likes and dislikes certain exercisesMuch more...Check out Coach Boyle's new blog atwww.StrengthCoachBlog.com Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"                  Jennie Rhodie joins us to talk about the Flowin Slide Board Perform BetterCheck out the

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 29 "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **The 3rd Annual MBSC Winter SeminarFeb. 14, 2009Check out Coach Boyle's new blog atwww.StrengthCoachBlog.com Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs                  Check out the Perform Better Sale hereInterviews with Winter Seminar Presenters       Brijesh Patel, John Pallof, Chris NowinskiMike Robertson, Eric CresseyNew 8 Week Series with Athletes' PerformanceNick Winkelman, Performance Education Manager at Athletes' Performancelaunches an 8-Part Series about the AP Methodologyand all of the components that make up their system.Great interview with Nick about a general overview of the AP Methodology"Ask Gray Cook"  Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the Streng

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 28 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach" Coach Daniel MartinezElite Volleyball Performancewww.EVP-Performance.comDaniel's Blog We talked about: His articles: **His article "Principles of Volletyball Training Part 1- Organization" **His article "Lessons from Olympic Weightlifting"**Much, Much more** "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com**"A Day in the Life"**Why He Loves Coach Poliquins “Variety in Strength Training"**Clusters**Videos of the Week- Sled Work, Reaching SLDL, Yoga Table Stretch**His Upcoming Squat articleMuch more...Check out Coach Boyle's new blog atwww.StrengthCoachBlog.com Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"                  Jacob Guajardo joins us to talk about t

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Special Episode 27.5   Conference Call with Gray Cook and Brett Jones     Brett and Gray get on a conference call to discuss their new DVD, Kettlebells From the Ground Up We talked about:**What's all the fuss about the Get Up?**What is "Kalos Sthenos"**What can the weight teach us?**Progressing the Get Up**Why should we look at the KB when we are coming up?So Much More!! Check out Gray's website at FunctionalMovement.comCheck out Brett's website at AppliedStrength.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player. Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Link As..." Direct Downlo

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 27 "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Extra Long Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com**Reactive Agility Training**Grip Work**The 10/30/20 Program**The 4 Day CNS Intensive Program**Physiological vs. Performance TestingMuch more...Check out Coach Boyle's new blog atwww.StrengthCoachBlog.com Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"                  Kevin Brochu joins us to talk about the Myotest Perform BetterCheck out the Perform Better Sale here"Ask Gray Cook"  Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum Last Episode, we had Part 1 of "The Chop & Lift"This Episode we repeat Part 1 and add Part 2He references 4 articles that you can download for free at Funct

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 26 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach" Coach Nick TumminelloFounder, Performance University PerformanceU.net We talked about: His articles: **A Systems Approach to Training **Making Gains with Pain**How Not to Warm Up**Much more** Check out Nick's DVD's "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.comWe go deeper about his article**Advanced Program Design, Parts 1 & 2Forum & Blog Topics**What Makes a Good Strength Coach**Adductor Strains**Drop Sets**Giving Prices Out Over the PhoneCheck out Coach Boyle's new blog atwww.StrengthCoachBlog.com Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"                  Rob Milani joins us to talk about using Ropes in training Perform BetterCheck out the P

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 25 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach" Coach Jim ReevesMind To Muscle, Missassagua, Ontario CSCS, Conditioning Coordinator We talked about: **His article "Functional Circuits"**Positional Holds**Core Training**Much more** "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.comWe go deeper about his article**"Functional Training Grid"Forum & Blog Topics**Training a 7 Year old** Combination Circuits**His Webinar- Fat Loss Secrets for The New YearCheck out Coach Boyle's new blog atwww.StrengthCoachBlog.com Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"                  Erin McGirr joins us to talk about using chains in trainingat Perform BetterCheck out the Perform Better Sale here"Ask Gray Cook"

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 24 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach" Coach Todd HamerRobert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA Strength & Conditioning Coach HamerStrength.com We talked about: **His article "The Get Strong Program" **Program Design**His FMS Experiment** Importance of Posture**Much more** "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.comWe go deeper about his article**ACL Reduction StrategiesForum & Blog Topics**Jump Rope** Trap Bar Deadlift- Is It Safe?**Fish Oil- Does it matter what brand?Check out Coach Boyle's new blog atwww.MBoyle1959.wordpress.com Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"                Kevin Brochu joins us to talk about the Extreme Core Trainer and The Exercise Wheelat Perform BetterCheck out th

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 23 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach" Coach Matthew McGettiganUnited States Air Force Academy Football Strength & Conditioning Coach We talked about: **Challenges making a transition from one school to another **Reducing Injuries**Training football in season ** Mistakes he's made over the years**Much more** "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.comWe go deeper about his article**Are You Afraid of the Deadlift**Chop & Lift- Stability or Strength Progressions**KBs as a sub for the Trap Bar Deadlift**ACL Prevention**2009 Winter SeminarCheck out Coach Boyle's new blog atwww.MBoyle1959.wordpress.com Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"         Jamie Harvie joins us to talk about the the differences between the the Polar Hea

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 22 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach" Coach Jonathan ChaimbergAdrenaline Performance Center, MontrealMMA Strength Coach (pictured with Georges "Rush" St-Pierre, UFC Welterweight Champ) We talked about: **Challenges training MMA fighters **How he trains his fighters**Periodization **Much more** "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.comWe go deeper about his articles**Are We Always Concurrent in Our Training** Training Rowers**Dr. McGill's response to his Sports Hernia article**Dr. Yessis' article from EliteFTS Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"        Carlos Wharton joins us to talk about the the differences between the Jungle Gym, Elite Rings and the TRX Suspension Trainers at Perform BetterCheck out the Perform Better Sale h

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 21 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach"   Jeff Oliver Coach Oliver enters his 13th season as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for theCollege of the Holy Cross. We talked about: **The College of the Holy Cross Athlete Support System**Refocusing on technique**Mobility**New techniques in plyometric landing mechanics **Working with athletes who have Femoral-Acetabular Impingement**Working with Rowers "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com**Understanding Sports Hernia Part 2 **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Progressing Single Leg squats -Piriformis Issues -Plyos with a weight vest-Low Back Pain during Single Leg Squats Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"        Rob Milani joins us to talk about the n

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 20 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach"   Dr. John Berardi Author of Precision Nutrition Dr. Berardi has worked in the exercise and nutrition arena for over a decade, working with individuals from all walks of life, from the sedentary to athletes at the highest level of sport. We talked about: **Eating for Your Body Type**The Precision Nutrition Network for Facilities "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Straight Leg Sit Ups -In-Season Programming -Attracting Athletes Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"        Erin McGirr joins us to talk about the Perform Better Magazine Check out the Perform Better S

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Special Episode 19.5   Conference Call with Gray Cook and Coach Boyle     Coach Boyle and Gray get on a conference call to "clear the air", discuss Crossfit and talk about what they think is wrong with some of their methods. "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -The Sports Hernia -Turkish Get Ups -The Idea of Flat or Neutral Back Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs Listening To listen right here, just look to the right and you will see a Podcast Player. Pick an episode and press play, it's as simple as that. If you want to save this podcast to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) under the "Direct Download" link below and click "Save Li

Brought to You by Perform Better  Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 19 "Hit the Gym With A Strength Coach"     Dr. Stuart McGill Professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, author of Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation and Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance,  We talked about: **Superstifness and How to Train It **How Breathe relates to Superstiffness and how to train it **Bracing- Dr. McGill's Definition and Why He Advocates it **The 5 Stages of Ultimate Back Fitness **What Are Strength Coaches Missing "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle"   Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com**His take on "How Not To Warm Up" **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Adductor Weakness -Are We looking at Things Under Too Much of a Microscope -New Ideas in Ankle training

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Special Episode 18.5   All Gray Cook!! Gray has been working overtime to catch up with all of the questions that are asked on the StrengthCoach.com Forum and his website FunctionalMovement.com.   Since we have had some technical problems getting them out to you over the last 2 months, we wanted to make it up by giving you some extra content. In this episode:**Coddled Conditioning- Gray makes a statement about what is going on in the industry, particularly with some of the Crossfit programming.Gray answers questions about:**The Clamshell Exercise for Rotary Stability**Techniques for Shoulder Taping**"What are 3 things that you see being done by trainers in commercial gyms that if they could be fixed, would make a major  impact in the service they provide their clients?" Check out Gray's website at FunctionalMovement.com Listening To listen right here, just look to the r

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 18 "Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach"   Lee Burton,  Co-Creator of The Functional Movement ScreenProgram Director for Athletic Training at Averett University Co-Author of The Secret Series We talked about: **Secrets of Primitive Patterns DVD**Push Up Stability and Rotatory Stability Screen**Corrective Exercise for both screens**Much more... "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com**A-Ha Moments **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Single Leg Assessments -Loading the Split Squat -Group vs. One-on-One Training-Y's and I's Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts"        Chris Poirier joins us to talk about the Huge Summer Sale that is happening at Perform Better Check out the Perform Better

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 17 "Hit the Gym with A Strength Coach"   Paul Robbins, Metabolic Specialist, Athletes' Performance, Owner, Cardio2Tech We talked about: **"The 5 Phases of Energy System Development **Developing a Base**The Biggest Mistake Coaches make in ESD Programming**Much more... "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com**Training Youth Athletes**Bilateral Training**His Presentation with Gray Cook in Las Vegas **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Foam Rolling and Youth Athletes -Plyos for Older Athletes -Hip Dominant Strength Progressions-Using Chains Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts" Kevin Brochu joins us to talk about the different Resistance Bands that Perform Better carries."Performance Nutrition Tips"Jayson Hunter of CarbRotationDiet.comThis Week

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 16 "Hit the Gym with A Strength Coach" Chris Doyle, Head Strength & Conditioning CoachUniversity of Iowa Football We talked about: **Developing relationships with athletes**How he trains his athletes for power**What he is doing with the team right now**Much more... "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Elasticity -The Back Squat -Anterior Knee Pain-Developing a high school program-Business topics Check Out Coach Boyle's Newest DVDs "Ask the Equipment Experts" Jamie Harvie joins us to talk about the Vertec and Just Jump tools Perform Better carries."Ask Gray Cook"  Each episode, Gray Cook Answers questions about his methods posted on the StrengthCoach.com Forum This episode we have a "Gray Cook Classic" from Episo

Brought to You by Perform Better Click here to Listen Now Highlights of Episode 15 "Hit the Gym with A Strength Coach" Lorne Goldenberg, owner of The Athletic Conditioning Center, Ottawa, Canadawww.ACCOttawa.com Author of Strength Ball Training We talked about: **Lorne's Presentation- "Core Strength and Stability Through Ground Based Strength Training"**The study- "Trunk Muscle Activity During Stability Ball & free Weight Exercises" (Nuzzo et al)**The study- "Load Effects on Torso EMG During the Back Squat" (J. Gray et al)**Exercises with the Core Trainer You can purchase Lorne's Power Point Presentation (over 25 videos included!) at www.ACCOttawa.com "The Coach's Corner with Coach Boyle" Interview with Coach Boyle about **What's new at StrengthCoach.com **Forum Hot Topics- His take on: -Maximal Strength with a Back Condition -Squatting and the General Population -Step Ups-Kettlebells