Recent Podcasts
Cody McBroom on Building Unbreakable Self-Control, Self-Discipline, and Self-Belief
What’s the difference – or maybe the intersection – between self-control, self-discipline and self-belief? And even if you don’t care so much about the semantics and definitions, how can YOU build more of each to become an upgraded version of yourself? This is something I’ve been fascinated by for the bulk of my adult life, […]
Continue ReadingHow to Train and Fuel the Next Generation of Female Athletes with Cassandra Forsythe
You know how I know Cassanandra Forsythe is awesome? She said a big part of why she got into strength training and working out was watching one of my all-time favorite shows as a kid – American Gladiators! Now in all seriousness, sporting a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and a Masters Degree in Nutrition & Metabolism, […]
Continue ReadingBuilding a Fitness Business that Works for YOUR Life with Andy McCloy
Look my friend – like it or not, 2026 is right around the corner. Which leads me to a simple question: Will this be your best year EVER? Whether we’re talking about growing your fitness business, becoming a better coach, or just leading a more authentic and genuine life, I really think today’s episode is […]
Continue ReadingEarned Confidence, Fix it Frameworks and Buildng a High-Performance Mindset with Wil Fleming
If you’ve ever competed in strength sport, you know the platform can be a lonely place. You’ve trained for weeks or months on end, and here you are – standing in front of a bunch of strangers, trying to move a weight you’ve never lifted before. So what happens when things go wrong? You miss […]
Continue ReadingHamstring Strains, Groins Pulls, and How to Stop Them with Ian Oskar Katanec
Whether it’s due to the increased pace of play, stronger and more explosive athletes, or poor management of the training and recovery process, it should come as no surprise that soft-tissue injuries are on the rise. And if you’ve ever worked in soccer or basketball, you know that hamstring strains and groin pulls can easily […]
Continue ReadingThe Super Duper Mash-Up Episode (Winter 2025)
My friend it has been a CRAZY couple of weeks. Short week last week with the holiday. Short week THIS WEEK because I’m speaking at Andy and Luka’s Built to Last gym mastermind here in Nashville. And believe it or not I was actually supposed to go out of town last week to onboard a […]
Continue ReadingThe ACL Comeback: Rehab, Reconditioning & Return to Play with Dan Lorenz
It seems like every day, we’re talking about a new athlete with a torn ACL. Whether it’s the professional, collegiate, or high school ranks, it feels like torn ACL’s are now the rule versus the exception. And while we can’t outright prevent these injuries, we can maximize any athletes comeback after they’ve happened – and […]
Continue Reading10 Tips to Become a Happy, Healthy, and More Successful Coach
I’m not joking when I say this podcast could easily be the most important thing you listen to this year. Seriously – the advice I’m going to give you in this episode could easily be worth tens of thousands, if not HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars. Unlike a lot of the influencer fitness pros and […]
Continue ReadingDave Gleason on a Holistic and Well-Rounded Approach to Young Athlete Development
Do you have young athletes? Work with young athletes? Or just want to learn more about what young athletes are up against these days when it comes to their training, recovery and mindset? If so, you’re going to love today’s episode with Dave Gleason! Dave has been coaching young athletes for over 3 decades and […]
Continue ReadingEamonn Flanagan on Building Fast, Explosive and Robust Athletes with Plyometric Training
If you’re looking to learn more about jump training, plyometrics, or simply want to help your athletes get more explosive, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode Eamonn Flanagan is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Consultant with the Sport Ireland Institute where he leads the physical preparation of Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Eamonn has also been the Head of Performance Support to a […]
Continue ReadingJohn Rusin on Workout Frequency, Physical Qualities, and Minimum Effective Dose Training
Whether it’s writing hundreds of articles for websites like T-Nation… …creating books SO LONG the editors cut you off at 576 pages… …or educating over 20,000 fitness professionals, there’s only one word I can use to describe today’s guest… …prolific. Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and injury-prevention expert with […]
Continue ReadingKen Vick on Extensive Pogos, Deep Tier Plyos and Building Real Eccentric Strength
Today – my friend – we’re going to touch on ALL the hot button topics. For instance, are we potentially missing the mark with our eccentric-focused training? Putting an over-emphasis on extensive jump training? Or maybe, just trying to figure out where the heck do deep tier plyos fit into the equation? Ken Vick is […]
Continue ReadingDr. Jim Stoppani on Pre-Workouts, Creatine for Cognition, and Navigating the World of Supplements
Supplements are such a hot topic these days, I just had to do another show on them. For instance, many of us need a little pick-me-up before we train – but are the pre-workout mixes on the market any good? Creatine is obviously a hot topic as well, especially with regards to muscle building and […]
Continue ReadingAndy McCloy on Kaizen Coaches and Building an ELITE Gym Culture
One thing I’m always leery of are fitness industry buzzwords. For instance when people start talking about cleanses, detoxes, or fitness “challenges” I’m immediately skeptical. And in that same vein, you here all kinds of people today talking about gym culture. But what does that really MEAN? Can you truly create a gym culture? And […]
Continue ReadingChristina Chu on Creatine, Electrolytes, and the Essential Role of Nutrition in Performance
Are you curious about supplements like creatine or electrolytes? When you should consider taking them? Or maybe wondering what supplements are more hype than actual help? If so, you’re going to love this week’s podcast with Christina Chu! Christina is a Boston-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina Chu Nutrition LLC. She supports athletes from […]
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