The Strength Coach Podcast

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Extra Time with Coach Boyle and an Overview of the Perform Better Summits with Chris Poirier 04/30/2024

Extra Time with Coach Boyle and an Overview of the Perform Better Summits with Chris Poirier Highlights of Episode 379 Chris Poirier, General Manager at Perform Better We spoke about: The new Summit format for this summer No more Sundays An added session- a new networking/Q&A room 3 presenters The Florida lineup much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Loaded Change of direction drills Why pushing knees over toes is a bad idea for Knee pain Belief Clusters Muscle as we age "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses "Core values and how to put them into play to advance your member experience" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Get the BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/31053038

Training for Lifespan and Healthspan with Kevin Carr 04/09/2024

Training for Lifespan and Healthspan with Kevin Carr Highlights of Episode 378 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Kevin Carr, co-owner at MBSC and CFSC, founder of Movement as Medicine We spoke about: How much time to spend on content His lecture at the , "5 Fitness Facts That Could Save Your Life" Lifespan vs. Healthspan How can training help both Lifespan and Healthspan What can we do to maintain cognitive health for our clients The important of VO2 Max How to implement the 2-mile bike test to help determine intervals how they are using intervals to improve VO2 max much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Revisiting Force review of Hunter Eisenhower's articles on Simplifaster what he is learning about force how he is thinking of implementing some new concepts based on this deep dive "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses "Asking form Referrals- it's not just about business growth, it's about building community" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Get the BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/30740763

Think & Grow Rich for Gym Owners with Vince Gabriele 04/02/2024

Creating Content that Educates, Entertains, Positions & Sells with Luka Hocevar 03/21/2024

Creating Content that Educates, Entertains, Positions & Sells with Luka Hocevar Highlights of Episode 377 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Luka Hocevar, founder and co-owner in Seattle, WA We spoke about: How much time to spend on content How creating content can make you a better coach when you do it the right way Creativity is a habit Making it pretty with lighting, angles, cuts, etc. vs. "Just Do It" The value of repurposing Using your social media for local business His lecture at the - "Content That Educates, Entertains, Positions, and Sells" (link to the seminar below) much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Why “it happens in a game” is a bad defense for bad training Charlie Weingroff's lecture on conditioning at MBSC 4 levels of belief "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses "Selling Upgrades- products complementary to your services" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Get the BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/30485248

Chasing Athleticism with Clifton Harski 03/05/2024

Chasing Athleticism with Clifton Harski Highlights of Episode 376 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Clifton Harski, Operations Officer at Pain-free Performance Specialist Certification We spoke about: Athleticism as it relates to athletes and general population Why just "playing the sport" is not the answer Ignored Athletic Qualities His "BA Progression" Be Able Be Athletic Be Adaptable Movement confidence and movement competence Progression and positions without going down a rabbit hole Example of progressions much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: His article "Don’t get caught Flatfooted" His article "Preparing for the 1 Mile Run" Strength & Conditioning coaches are forgetting about the conditioning part "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses "The art of follow-up and communication with both prospects and members" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Get the BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/30244208

5 Most Common Traits Among the Most Financially Successful Gyms in America 02/29/2024

Tendons for Trainers with Jake Tuura 02/19/2024

Tendons for Trainers with Jake Tuura Highlights of Episode 375 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Jake Tuura, founder, We spoke about: Tendons vs. Ligaments How do we train tendons As you increase performance, you increase likelihood of injury Can we prevent tendon injuries Is getting stronger the answer to helping tendons Slow for Health, Fast for Performance Protocols and progressions for tendon health An overview of his lecture, "tendons for Trainers" at the much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Why teaching starts are a waste of time Training philosophy- what you like vs. what you have learned Check out the Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses "The power of systems" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/30021843

TRT: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly with Ali Gilbert 02/02/2024

TRT: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly with Ali Gilbert Highlights of Episode 374 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Ali Gilbert, founder, and We spoke about: Her intake process with new clients Labs she recommends and results she focuses on Big rocks to keep testosterone levels high GPP for TRT Is TRT the new steroids Myths and misconceptions about TRT Her upcoming webinar, much more Join Ali's where she reveals: ✅ The step-by-step formula to finally see the lean, strong results you desire. ✅ Affordable nutrition and supplement strategies that don’t overwhelm you. ✅ How optimizing hormones can help you defy age and feel like YOUR best self again. The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: The StrengthCoach.com forum His upcoming lectures, including the at Endicott College on Sat. March 9, 2024 His disdain for isolation exercise machines Dumbbell drop broad jumps Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses "Building trust and providing value for members and staff by having guest speakers" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/29775713

Building Community with Joe Hashey 01/26/2024

Female Athlete High Performance with Erica Suter 01/19/2024

Female Athlete High Performance with Erica Suter Highlights of Episode 373 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Erica Suter, Youth female Speed and Strength Coach, author of "" We spoke about: Training young female athletes Empowering young woman with strength and conditioning Teaching girls they are NOT broken Her thoughts about fear mongering with "injury prevention" and ACL injuries Controlling what you can control to make sure you are prepared The fine line between being prepared and over-prepared Can "being relentless" be taught How the "self-love" movement can have the opposite effect in building confidence An overview of her new book The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: The evolution of training female athletes in his career Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses "Celebrating Member Wins, a retention powerhouse to help transform the entire member experience" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/29568298

The Year End interview with Mike Boyle 01/05/2024

The Year End interview with Mike Boyle Highlights of Episode 372 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle The Year End Interview with Coach Boyle: The biggest change this year Challenges with the transition The importance of a great manager Making partnerships work His favorite book of 2023 much more Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses "Decision paralysis, often created by too many choices, and how it can be a hidden hurdle in crafting the best member experience " Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/29354578

The Year Ahead with Vince Gabriele 12/29/2023

Smarter Recovery with Pete McCall 12/21/2023

Metabolic Training with John Graham 12/04/2023

Metabolic Training with John Graham Highlights of Episode 370 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment John Graham, Senior Network Administrator for Fitness & Sports Performance at St. Luke's University Health Network, Author of We spoke about: What is Metabolic Training Is it Just HIIT? How it can Complement Serious or competitive athletes training Can we work on strength and power AND Aerobic methodologies EPOC An overview of his new book The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: How Sport Coaches can get conditioning in without end of practice finishers Hip Thrusts Slow strength work for tendon health Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses "The little things that make a big difference- little amenities that can turn your gym into your member’s haven." Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/28917018

The Formula for Serious Cash Flow in January with Vince Gabriele 11/22/2023

Adapting to Change with Mike Boyle and Chuck Wolf 11/19/2023

Adapting to Change with Mike Boyle and Chuck Wolf Highlights of Episode 369 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Chuck Wolf, joins Mike Boyle, a conversation about essentially Adapting to Change- how things have changed over the years really from a technological perspective but how so much has stayed the same. We spoke about navigating those changes through the years. The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle Combined with the Hit the Gym segment Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses The Secrets of Escape Rooms and how they can supercharge your gym's success Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/28711138

Following the Direction of Fascia with Dan Hellman 11/02/2023

Following the Direction of Fascia with Dan Hellman Highlights of Episode 368 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Dan Hellman, , physical therapist and SOMA teacher We spoke about: Taking a different look at fascia Why it's important to look at the direction of fascia Why muscle is "a stupid piece of meat" Myofascial stretching Why foam rolling might not be the best option How fascia plays into injuries The fascia as a computer in your body Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Can you maintain strength with 8-10 reps HIT Training Language in S&C How he uses Tempo Runs Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses deliver the feeling of joy and delight with the Art of Surprise. ing Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/28497473

Marketing to Athletes with Vince Gabriele 10/28/2023

Can We Really Improve Mobility with Stick Mobility's Dennis Dunphy 10/17/2023

Can We Really Improve Mobility with Stick Mobility's Dennis Dunphy Highlights of Episode 367 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Dennis Dunphy, Founder of Stick Mobility We spoke about: Defining Mobility and the factors that can improve it Can we really improve mobility? How isometrics play a role in mobility Considering the fascia Breathing and it's role in becoming more mobile Where does the Stick fit in? Much more The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Outsourcing around the gym Isometrics- when and where in his program Weight training for speed Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth discusses the importance of Self Care Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/28346639

The Components of Patient Care with Dr. Brian Watters 10/02/2023

The Components of Patient Care with Dr. Brian Watters Highlights of Episode 366 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Dr. Brian Watters, Owner of We spoke about: Being a Chiro- It's more than just popping 3 Aspects of patient care Soft tissue Joints Rehab The importance of patient history Assessments and the decision about what modality to use Teaching breathing Giving homework to patients How does bodybuilding shape his practice The influence of DNS on his practice and personal training his lecture "The new Core- the Role of Core Stability in Athletics" Much more Get 20% off InsideTracker plans with the code RENNAPRO20 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Extensive ploys and where they fit in the program Coach Carvel's 3-2-1 philosophy Squeezing the 2s Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by No segment this week Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/28194545

When Coaching Takes Your Business to the Next Level- Every Coach Needs a Coach 09/26/2023

Maximizing Performance with Matt Nichol 09/22/2023

Maximizing Performance with Matt Nichol Highlights of Episode 365 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Matt Nichol, Owner of We spoke about: What objective and subjective measures he uses with athletes Accountability and what tough love means to him How he programs speed training Competition in the gym His input with on-ice training during his summer camp His approach with injured athletes in the off-season Motor learning consideration with training How he adds variety without becoming a circus sideshow Much more Get 20% off InsideTracker plans with the code RENNAPRO20 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Making it fun at MBSC Individualization with Athletes in Groups Unilateral training doesn’t equate to lighter loads Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by No segment this week Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/28118648

Is Linear Speed Enough with Michael Boyle 09/15/2023

Five Ways to Get More Small Group Training Clients with Vince Gabriele 09/05/2023

Strength Training for BJJ with Matt Guffey 08/25/2023

Strength Training for BJJ with Matt Guffey Highlights of Episode 363 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Matt Guffey, Owner of We spoke about: Strength Training for BJJ How training in the sport has become outdated His assessment process What his program looks likes for grapplers Using data to manage load intensity Thoughts on timing for practice and Strength & Conditioning the case for NOT cutting weight in BJJ Much more Get 20% off InsideTracker plans with the code RENNAPRO20 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Posting videos with bad technique Curating information from top experts Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth, co-founder of Naamly is on to demystify the Member Experience. Today he talks about "Crisis Communication" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 17 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/27846459

Tactical Training with Captain Matt Hibler 08/06/2023

Tactical Training with Captain Matt Hibler Highlights of Episode 362 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Captain Matt Hibler, author "" We spoke about: Defining Tactical Training Training for Selection, Attending Selection, Maintaining that Level Where Has Tactical Training Gone Wrong Energy Systems Development Why did he put this first in his book? Strength Training for this population The barriers to training for police officers Much more Get 20% off InsideTracker plans with the code RENNAPRO20 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Preparing Athletes for College Improvements to his Intervals- How and Why? Fascia and Mobility Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth, co-founder of Naamly is on to demystify the Member Experience. Today he talks about "Get Your Mind Right: A Tale of Two Salesmen" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 15 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/27672588

How to Get More Training Clients Without Feeling Like a Beggar with Vince Gabriele 07/24/2023

Off-Season Considerations with Kevin Neeld 07/17/2023

Off-Season Considerations with Kevin Neeld Highlights of Episode 361 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Kevin Neeld, Head Performance Coach, Boston Bruins, We spoke about: His timeline for off-season training What he’s trying to accomplish and what his goals are during the off-season Development camp What is it and who attends What are the goals The importance of developing brakes for speed 3 load and volume strategies to think about with deceleration training Movement variability, what it means to him and the dangers of misinterpreting the idea Much more Get 20% off InsideTracker plans with the code RENNAPRO20 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Using loaded fly-ins with sprinting How much coaching goes into sprint mechanics His thoughts on off-season training Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth, co-founder of Naamly is on to demystify the Member Experience. Today he talks about "Putting Yourself in Your Client's Shoes using F.O.R.D. and F.O.R.M." Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 15 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/27497127

From the NHL to the NBA with Mike Potenza 07/06/2023

From the NHL to the NBA with Mike Potenza Highlights of Episode 360 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Mike Potenza, Director of Performance, Golden State Warriors We spoke about: Jumping from the NHL to the NBA The challenges he faced about transitioning to a different sport What helped in the transition What he learned Training similarities and differences Much more Get 20% off InsideTracker plans with the code RENNAPRO20 The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: the article "" His thoughts about Coach Clark's solution Positive and negatives of lifting before and after practice Where does speed fit in SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Sean Skahan, , Hockey S&C Coach, former NHL Strength Coach I asked Sean about the article "" and his experience with training after games in the NHL Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens "Maximizing the Member Experience" Brought to you by Sumit Seth, co-founder of Naamly is on to demystify the Member Experience. Today he talks about "Dealing with Negative Online Reviews" Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. Go to , you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 15 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to for more info Thanks for Listening! /episode/index/show/strengthcoachpodcast/id/27386964

How to Make $83,000+ a Month with Small Group Training with Vince Gabriele 05/31/2023

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