Physical Preparation Podcast
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Ask Mike: The Big Q&A Show
Whether you’re a veteran or new, there is always something new to learn or think about when you’re a coach. From educating your clients on a program to choosing the best exercises for athletes, it’s easy to get overloaded with information. But don’t worry! Learning is crucial to our growth as coaches, and one of […]
Continue ReadingPat Rigsby on the Past, Present and Future of Fitness Business
Pat Rigsby is a fitness business coach who has been in the industry since 1994. Growing up in Portsmouth, Ohio, Pat never had an interest in entrepreneurship and wanted to be a Major League Baseball player. And even though he had a season in professional baseball, he eventually realized playing the sport wasn’t his calling […]
Continue ReadingSteve Tashjian on Logistics, Integration and High-Performance Teams
Steve Tashjian was a soccer hack who got injured and had a taste of what bad rehab looked like. Nevertheless, the experience taught him to appreciate physical movement and kindled his interest in the medical and biomechanical fields. Taking his growing passion with him over the years, Steve worked as the Head of Fitness Coach […]
Continue ReadingAlex Effer on Assessments, Exercise Selection, and Coaching
As a young Canadian, Alex Effer understood the importance of health and physical activity from playing hockey, and he dreamed of playing the sport professionally, a life path that contrasts the careers of his accountant parents. Although health complications later hindered Alex from becoming an NHL player, he accepted the challenge to overcome physical pain […]
Continue ReadingJosh Bonhotal on the Future of Health & Wellness Training
Josh Bonhotal had to write a letter to his future self for his 3rd grade class. Growing up in the era of Michael Jordan, Josh had dreamed of becoming a starting point guard for the Chicago Bulls. Although he didn’t become point guard, Josh was already working as an intern for the Bulls by the […]
Continue ReadingKaiti Jones on Criteria-Based Approaches to Reconditioning
Kaiti Jones has had a personal journey with sports and athleticism. After playing sports throughout high school, Kaiti was approached by many educational institutions to play at the collegiate level. But, growing up in a small town in Michigan, Kaiti wanted to go to a larger university and be around many people. She decided to […]
Continue ReadingBuilding a Principles-Based Approach to Training with Michelle Boland
Dr. Michelle Boland is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach and the owner of Michelle Boland Training. Growing up in Massachusetts, Michelle’s expanding interests in athletics and sports led her to playing soccer and basketball at the collegiate level as she studied Nutrition. Spurred further by her life passion for sports performance, she later completed […]
Continue ReadingThe Life and Times of Being a High Performance Director with Dave Tenney
Dave Tenney has dedicated his career to the evolution of the high-performance sport. He is the High Performance Director for the Major League Soccer expansion franchise, Austin FC, and is highly invested in building a high-performance department that supports the needs of its athletes, coaches, and management. Prior to joining Austin FC, Dave served as […]
Continue ReadingAdam Loiacono on the Need for Systems, Values and Processes
Adam Loiacono is the Director of Rehabilitation for the Phoenix Suns. His decade-long career in professional sports includes working as a Performance Therapist for the Atlanta Hawks and serving in various roles for the NBA, MLS, and NWSL. Equipped with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree, Adam blends his experience from sports science, performance training, […]
Continue ReadingDarcy Norman on the Value of Working with Interesting People
Darcy Norman is a consultant and physiologist working as the Director of Performance Science at Kitman Labs and as the Movement coach for the US Men’s National soccer team. Darcy is a fantastic person from whom I always learn a ton from. In addition to his skills in soccer and athletic training, Darcy is also […]
Continue ReadingTommy Ardito on Side Hustles, Perseverance and Diversification
Tommy Ardito has a no-nonsense approach when it comes to fitness training and life. He started working early in his life, and by taking jobs to get himself through college, Tommy eventually completed his Nutrition and Exercise Science degree at Queens College. Today, Tommy is the founder and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of Brooklyn […]
Continue Reading10 Tips for Smarter Program Design
Let’s be honest…writing training programs can be a daunting task. What are the factors you need to keep in mind? How can you make a workout session as efficient and enjoyable as possible? Program design is something I have always been fascinated with. It’s been a while since my first program, and luckily (or hopefully, […]
Continue Reading6 Things that I’ve Learned (or Re-Learned) in 2020
At the start of 2020, many of us had goals we wanted to hit and never thought how it would be the strange year that it is. But today is a valuable time to gain perspective and figure out what we’ve learned so far and what we’re going to do to move forward. After all, […]
Continue ReadingScott Schutte and Dr. Janine Stichter on the Psychology of Fitness in 2020
Scott Schutte is an author, fitness and nutrition professional, and the co-founder of Evolved Personal Training. Scott is dedicated to making a holistic impact on his clients’ lives and has spent his career learning and working with leading experts in the health and fitness industry to support the optimal growth and development of his clients. […]
Continue ReadingDr. Matt Jordan on the Science and Practice of ACL Rehab
Dr. Matt Jordan bridges the gap between science and coaching. He is a sought-after presenter on return to sport after injury, training program design for elite athletes, and creating interdisciplinary high performance practitioner teams. Matt’s Ph.D. research focused on return to sport neuromuscular monitoring for athletes with ACL injury, so it only makes sense […]
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