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IFAST Podcast #15 – The Journey of a Massage Therapist (with Jenny Owens)
We FINALLY have our first guest! Jenny Owens is a massage therapist and the owner of the Gingko Tree in Carmel, Indiana. Jenny is not only one of our most trusted resources within our professional network, but an amazing human being to boot. Here’s a brief overview of our show with Jenny: How Jenny’s uncle […]
Continue ReadingWhat is Physical Preparation?
What’s happening my friend…anything new? 😉 Of course, things are a little crazier across the world than usual. But with all that craziness, I’ve chosen to focus on the things that I have some control over. Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano used to say. “Control the Controllables” – and while it sounds a […]
Continue ReadingLee Taft Talks Training Adults, Combines, and Strength Training for Speed
Lee Taft – aka the Speed Guy – is a highly-respected and world renowned athletic movement specialist. Lee is devoted to sharing his training philosophy and teaching his multi-directional speed methods to performance coaches and fitness professionals worldwide. As a former physical education teacher, Lee has been teaching foundational movement to beginners and helping […]
Continue ReadingIFAST Podcast #14 – Considerations for Successfully Training Senior Clients
When you first start training in your 20’s or 30’s, it’s easy to assume that everyone you train is just like you. You know – young, healthy, fit, no previous injury history, etc. That’s why when you get your first “older” client, it can be quite a shock! In today’s episode, we break down what […]
Continue ReadingErik Huddleston on The Life of a Serial Intern
Erik Huddleston is the Director of Performance at IFAST. Determined to become the high-level coach that he is today, Erik worked five Strength & Conditioning internship roles for private facilities and universities, including Texas Tech University and Indiana University. Erik received his degree in Exercise Science from Ball State University and his Master’s in Exercise […]
Continue ReadingVideos to Watch – Week of 3.2.20
Okay my friend sorry for the delay in posting these, but it’s been a busy couple of weeks. And on top of that, I caught some sort of bug which has knocked me out for the past 2.5 days – so I’m just excited to be back in the land of the living! So without […]
Continue ReadingMartin Rooney on Coaching, Motivation and Culture
Martin Rooney is a fitness expert, entrepreneur, presenter, and the best-selling author of Coach to Coach. A child of a physical education teacher and sports coach, Martin has always loved sports and fitness. He later received a track-and-field scholarship and completed his Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy degrees at the Medical […]
Continue ReadingIFAST Podcast #13 – What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Working Out
We’ve all had “one of those days.” The day where you just don’t have your mojo, and the last thing you want to do is work out. But whether that’s due to an illness, fatigue, or just lack of motivation, this episode will help you figure out what to do when you don’t feel like […]
Continue ReadingLeo Totten on Coaching the Olympic Lifts at Every Level
Leo Totten has always had a fondness for athleticism. As a child, he knew he wanted to be a teacher and coach, so after completing his degree in Health and Physical Education at West Chester University, he became a high school P.E. teacher, coaching students in several sports. This background in physical education helped Leo […]
Continue ReadingIFAST Podcast #12 – Beyond the Workout: The OTHER 23 Hours
When it comes to trainers and coaches, we love to talk about “working out.” But in so many cases, it’s not the 3-hours per week they spend in the gym that’s screwing people up… …instead, it’s the 165 hours per week they spend OUTSIDE it that’s really holding up their progress! So in this episode […]
Continue ReadingMatt Hauck on Sports Science and Load Management in Professional Soccer
Matt Hauck was once a high school athlete who was curious about how he can improve his performance. This thirst for knowledge drove him to become a collegiate athlete and began his career in sports science while he was studying. Later, Matt graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Cum Laude at Western Oregon […]
Continue ReadingStephanie Mock on Developing Better Systems, Coaches, and Athletes
Stephanie Mock is the Head Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning Coach at Mississippi State University. While attending West Virginia University for her Bachelor’s in Sports Science, Stephanie played on WVU’s Women’s Volleyball team and it was during this time that she found her niche and passion for strength conditioning – and how her training in […]
Continue ReadingIFAST Podcast #11 – Helping Clients Understand Their Needs (vs. What They THINK They Need)
When it comes to training clients and athletes, one of the biggest issues you can run into is meeting their needs. After all, everyone is coming to you to get a result – but what if what they THINK they need, is differently from what they ACTUALLY need? In this episode, Bill and I talk […]
Continue ReadingMarcus Martinez: How to Unleash the Power of the Kettlebell
Marcus Martinez has loved fitness and physical training from an early age. He always wanted to own a gym, so he studied finance at Chapman University to learn how to run it as a business. While he was in the finance and accounting world, Marcus continued working on fitness training and received his first training […]
Continue ReadingIFAST Podcast #10 – The Importance of Building Relationships and Client Rapport
As trainers and coaches, we love to get caught up in the X’s and O’s of training. What exercise is best? What set-rep scheme should I be using? But at the end of the day, arguably the most important aspect of coaching is forging strong relationships and bonds with your clients, athletes, and patients. In […]
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