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Luka Hocevar on Using Deliberate Practice to Become an Elite Trainer or Coach
My good friend, entrepreneur and coach, Luka Hocevar is always one of my favorite people to have on this show. When he’s not on the road or dabbling in real estate, he’s the Founder, Owner, and Operator of Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance. This Seattle-based facility focuses on helping clients achieve maximum fitness through customized […]
Continue Reading3 Exercise Modifiers You Can Use to Get Better Results with Less Coaching and Cuing
Have you ever overwhelmed a client or athlete by giving them too many cues? I know I have! When I think back to when I was just getting started, I cringe at how many times I over-cued someone in an effort to make their movement look perfect. But what if instead of giving MORE cues, […]
Continue ReadingRett Larson on Problem Solving Warm-ups, Ankle Durability, Deceleration and Straight-Arm Strength
Rett Larson is the head strength and conditioning coach for the German Women’s National Volleyball team. Prior to time with Germany, he was also the head S&C coach for the Netherlands, and the Chinese Women’s Volleyball team, where he won a gold medal. In this amazing episode, Rett and I start by touching on how […]
Continue ReadingProgram Design for Longevity, Health and Long-Term Wellness
Do you train gen pop clients? Do they want the mobility to move around pain-free? The strength to perform everyday tasks without the fear of getting injured? And/or the conditioning to do the things that they love and enjoy doing? If so, this video is for you! This is a little snippet from my Fit […]
Continue ReadingReframe Pain: Keep Your Clients Working Out…Even When They Are In Pain
How do we, as coaches, construct training programs for those who are in persistent pain? Our industry traditionally talks about either enhancing performance in people without pain OR rehabbing a person’s pain away. More often than not, however, our clients are in a gray area between the two extremes. While we may not have a […]
Continue Reading2024 Dreams, Goals and Aspirations
Well like it or not, 2024 is here. What are your dreams for the New Year? Your goals? Your aspirations? In today’s episode, I’m going to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I outline and plan my New Year. When you consider the fact that I’m trying to move the needle across numerous aspect […]
Continue Reading4 Core Training Exercises You Can Do ANYWHERE to Build a Strong Core and Protect Your Back
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE core training exercises. Whether our goal is to build strength, improve athleticism or just look a bit better on the beach, core training exercises can help you achieve all those goals. But here’s the thing – I think a lot of the standard core training exercises like […]
Continue ReadingChristina Chu on Building the Performance Plate and Fueling for Athletic Performance
Do you work with athletes? Or clients you would consider high-performers? Would you like to know the difference between diet/exercise and fueling/training? Or do you just want some real-world and practical tips to improve your nutrition? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode! Christina Chu is a Chicago-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina […]
Continue ReadingUnlock Your Feet and Ankles with this Simple Mobility Routine
Do you want to unlock your foot and ankle mobility? If so, this is the video for you! Your feet are your connection point to the ground, and every step we take creates a cascade of events throughout our body. But put simply, if we don’t have the requisite mobility through our feet and ankles, […]
Continue ReadingCody McBroom on Turning the Nutritional Dials to Improve Your Body Comp
Are you looking to build muscle or shed body fat in the New Year? OR do you want to help your clients and athletes get into great shape in 2024? If so, today’s podcast with Cody McBroom is definitely going to get you started on the right foot! Cody is the Founder and CEO of […]
Continue Reading5 Deadlift Variations You Can Use WITHOUT Hurting Your Lower Back
As someone that’s coached for 23 years and competed in powerlifting for 11, I love seeing a strong conventional deadlift. Not only are they a foundational exercise for strength development, but they can also help you build muscle and shed body fat as well. But let’s be real – just like the back squat isn’t […]
Continue ReadingDon Saladino on Training Celebrities, Physical Transformation and the Business of Fitness
If you’re interested in physical transformation, training celebrities, or what it really takes to run a successful online or offline fitness business, you’re going to LOVE this new episode with Don Saladino. Don has coached actors, athletes, & musicians for over 20 years. He opened his first NYC Gym, Drive 495, in 2005. After operating […]
Continue ReadingThe Complete and Step-by-Step Guide to Front Squat Technique
The front squat is one of my all-time favorite exercises for gen pop clients and athletes alike. You can lock in your technique, stay tall and upright, and crush your hips, quads and core in the process. Now that’s not to say that I don’t love back squats – because I absolutely do. But the […]
Continue ReadingAllison Tenney on Building a Value-Driven and Sustainable Online Fitness Business
What does it REALLY take to be successful as an online coach? And perhaps more importantly, how do you make sure your success isn’t fleeting – but sustainable as well? If you’ve ever considered moving into the online coaching, you’re going to love this weeks episode with Allison Tenney! Allison believes that through strength training […]
Continue ReadingEntry-Level Exercises to Bulletproof Your Achilles
It goes without saying that the number of Achilles injuries in both elite athletes and weekend warriors is on the rise. So if you want to stay healthy, you can’t just keep doing the same old things – you need to train smarter. So think of this today’s video as a starter pack – 3 […]
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