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Program Design Q&A: Your Program Design Questions Answered!
Do you want to write better training programs? If so, you’re going to love this week’s video! Today, I’m going to share with you four questions that I commonly get with regards to program design: How do you fit speed, strength, power and conditioning into a 60-65 minute workout? How can I write programs for […]
Continue ReadingAustin Einhorn on 2-Week Experiments, Problem Solving and Improving Skill Development
Over the last 12 years, Austin Einhorn has used critical thinking skills to solve the problems of professional athletes and Olympians. He’s a champion of problem-solving, emphasizing a teaching mindset through effective communication, authentic relationships, and practical, hands-on coaching. And in this wide-ranging interview, we touch on a ton of different topics, such as how […]
Continue ReadingLift More Weight and Reduce Stress on the Body with THIS Simple Technique
Everyone loves to squat, deadlift and split-squat in the gym. Okay let’s be real…no one LIKES to split-squat, but we do it anyway because they’re good for us 🤣 Now when it comes to those big lifts, here’s one thing you might not know: A lot of the technique issues that happen when you lift […]
Continue ReadingSam Miller on Training, Testing and Quantifying Power with 3-D Resistance
Sam Miller is the Founder and CEO of Proteus motion – a cutting-edge technology and training company that’s looking to fill in the gaps with how we test and train for power development. As someone that’s always looking to sharpen the saw and improve my own programming, I jumped at the chance to get Sam […]
Continue Reading4 Exercises to Build Linear Acceleration and Straight-Ahead Speed
Every athlete has to accelerate. Whether we’re playing baseball, basketball, football, soccer or anything in between, acceleration is a key component of virtually every sport. And while there are probably 10,000 exercises out there, today I want to share four of my favorite acceleration exercises with you, along with how I coach and cue them. […]
Continue ReadingAlex Hubelbank on Principles, Value Systems and Player Driven Processes in Sport
This is going to sound crazy, but it’s absolutely true… …did you ever listen to THIS PODCAST and quit your job? And not just any job – but a job with APPLE? Because as wild as that sounds, today’s guest did just that. Alex Hubelbank is an NBA consultant that appears to have lived 99 […]
Continue Reading5 Easy Exercises You Can Use to Reduce Knee Pain NOW
Let’s be honest…knee pain sucks. And if you’re tired of dealing with dodgy knees, I bet I can help! Between my own knee issues in the past, and now all the years I’ve spent working with elite basketball players, I’d like to think I know a thing or two about knees and how to get […]
Continue ReadingLuka 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 […]
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