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Evy Lyons and Ariel Paul on the Science and Practice of Palm Cooling for Faster Recovery
Are you looking to take your performance to the next level? Do you want to really tighten the screws and see how much stronger or fitter you can make your body? If so, you need to look into the science of palm cooling. And if you’ve never heard of this concept before, don’t worry – […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Unlock Your Hip Mobility
Let’s be honest: Pretty much every client and athlete I’ve worked with in the past decade has complained about having “tight hips.” But it goes deeper than just the hips. When you’ve got stiff hips, that can negatively impact your knees and lower back as well, which robs you of performance in the gym or […]
Continue ReadingThe Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Running Speed Camps
Do you train young athletes? OR do you want to start training them sooner versus later? If so, I’d highly recommend you start offering speed camps to help kids get faster! Speed camps are a fantastic and cost-effective way to get new athletes into your program. And if you play your cards right, you can […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Difference Between a Squat and a Deadlift?
It may sound silly to us as coaches, but a lot of the clients and athletes I’ve worked with over the years are confused about the difference between a squat and a deadlift. And here’s the thing – if the people you’re coaching don’t understand the difference between the two, chances are they aren’t going […]
Continue ReadingDan Uyemura on Scaling Your Business, North-Star Metrics, and Making Sales Easy
I think I know the answer to this question, but I’m going to ask anyway… …have you ever built a business that’s worth $100m? I can tell you for a fact that I have not – but I definitely want to talk to the man or woman who HAS! Which is why I’m so excited […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Make Zone 2 Cardio FUN
I’ve got an admission to make… …for most of my adult life, I’ve absolutely HATED doing cardio. But as a trainer and coach for 23 years now, I also know improving my conditioning is critical if I want to move and feel great as I age. So over the years, I’ve tried just about everything […]
Continue ReadingBJ Gaddour on Bodyweight Workouts, Cheat Codes and Fitness Over 40
BJ Gaddour is the former fitness director for the Men’s Health brand, the author of Your Body is Your Barbell, and the creator of the best-selling SpeedShred and MetaShred DVD’s. He was also the first personal trainer to grace the cover of Men’s Health, the world’s largest men’s magazine. Since leaving Men’s Health in 2017, […]
Continue ReadingSuper Simple Progression to Help You Lunge Pain-Free
If you love to lunge but are struggling with knee pain, I’m going to show you why it happens and how to fix it! After coaching clients and athletes in the gym for over 20 years, there are 2 primary reasons people have pain when lunging: They don’t find their heel and/or Their torso gets […]
Continue ReadingAram Grigorian on Influencers vs. Educators, Periodized Nutrition and “Earning Optimal”
It’s no secret that helping gen pop clients see success can be tough. It can seem daunting when you imagine that there’s more trainers and coaches entering our industry ever year, yet as a whole, we’re seeing a steady decline in our physical capacity and dealing with more severe chronic diseases than ever before. So […]
Continue Reading4 Breathing Exercises to Unlock Your Neck, Shoulders and Lower Back
It seems like everyone and their mother these days talks about adding “Breathing Exercises” into their program. But what exercises are best? And are some exercises better than others if your goal is to unlock mobility and help your body feel better? I sure think so! In this video, I’m going to outline four of […]
Continue ReadingMichelle Boland on Lessons Learned in Running and Coaching
If you work with gen pop clients or runners that are struggling with nagging aches and pains, then this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Michelle Boland is a certified strength and conditioning coach with distinction and owner of Michelle Boland Training, LLC. Michelle was previously the Director of Education at a private training facility and […]
Continue Reading5 Simple Squat Variations for Beginners
Squats are an awesome total-body exercise for building strength, power and muscle in the lower body. And ultimately, I want every client and athlete I train to be able to load a squat variation of their choice. But that leads to a great point – everyone should be working to find a squat variation that […]
Continue Reading9 Pieces of Advice for Up and Coming Coaches
After 23 years in the game, I still feel like I’ve got a lot to learn. But over those years, I feel like I’ve accrued a lot of experience – both in training, and in life. So if you’re looking to level up as a trainer or coach, this episode is for you! Here, we’re […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 BIGGEST Deadlift Mistakes Clients and Athlete Make
Do you want to build a bigger deadlift? Or just learn how to deadlift without tweaking your back in the process? If so, make sure you’re not making one of the 5 BIG mistakes! After competing in powerlifting for 11 years and coaching clients and athletes for the last 23, I wanted to share with […]
Continue ReadingPete McCall on Programming, Periodization and Recovery for Gen Pop Clients
As trainers and coaches, we love to talk about fitness. Whether it’s writing training programs, how to better coach and cue our clients, or simply nerding out about our favorite exercises, the training part of the equation is always fun. But what about the other side – what about recovery? While it’s getting more and […]
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