Physical Preparation Podcast

The Physical Preparation Podcast

The Physical Preparation Podcast is a one-stop-shop for trainers, coaches and athletes, where I’ll interview the best and brightest in our industry. Please subscribe via one of the links below to get updates for every new show!

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Recent Podcasts

The 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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10 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 […]

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Dave 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 […]

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Eamonn 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 […]

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John 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 […]

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Ken 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 […]

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Dr. 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 […]

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Andy 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 […]

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Christina 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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Erica Mulholland on ACL Tears, Overuse Injuries, and Strength Training for Female Soccer Players

If you train young female athletes, or if you HAVE a young female athlete in your home, you need to listen to this episode RIGHT NOW! Erica Mulholland is a speed, agility and strength coach to young female soccer players. And in this episode, we’re going to talk about practical strategies to reduce the likelihood […]

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Joel Smith on the Keys to Unlocking an Elite Vertical Jump

Joel Smith always wanted to jump higher. Whether it was touching beams in his middle school, trying to dunk after that, or simply become the best jumper he could in college and beyond, Joel’s journey shows a lifetime of dedication and passion to jumping as a whole Today, Joel is the founder of Just Fly […]

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Brady Howe on 3×3 Basketball, Mental Performance, and Life After the NBA

What happens AFTER you attain a lifetime goal? You see this all the time in Olympians – they train their entire life to go to the games, and if they’re lucky, maybe they even win. But once that time is over, what happens next? Well it may not have been going to the Olympics, but […]

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10 Years of Lessons About Training, Podcasting and Life (Episode 500!)

500 episodes…can you believe it?!?!? I certainly can’t – especially when my goal initially was to get to 50, or maybe 100 shows! And while that definitely sounds cool, I’ve got to admit – I wasn’t sure what to do with this episode. So instead of doing a standard interview, we’re going to take a […]

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7 Ways to Write Better Training Programs Today

If you’re looking to write better training programs, you’re going to LOVE this week’s episode! Here, my goal is to not only give you long-term food for thought, but also practical, real-world tips that will help you write better programs starting today. From my thoughts on training the basics, to making programs more streamlined and […]

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