Barbell Logic

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Join expert voices from Barbell Logic and others from the world of strength for resources to help you get strong for life. Get coaching options and more educational content at barbell-logic.com.

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Barbell Logic episodes:

03.07.2023 Update from Barbell Logic - #460 Listen for a barbell logic podcast update. We're taking a temporary pause to pursue some exciting opportunities and will return soon with more great podcasts. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page to give us feedback on the podcast ...
03.03.2023 The Voluntary Hardship Mindset - #459 Learn about the voluntary hardship mindset that allows you to crush your goals, makes life better, and underpins happiness and success. Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing recovery for seniors. Jaime ...
02.28.2023 Recovery, Sleep, & Nutrition for Masters Athletes - #458 We discuss recovery for masters athletes, focusing on sleep and nutrition. Improve your sleep and nutrition, recover better, be stronger and healthier. Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing recovery for seniors. ...
02.24.2023 Female Masters Athletes - #457 We need more female masters strength athletes! Learn about the benefits, and myths of strength training for women seniors. What's different about strength training for female senior athletes - almost nothing. Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell ...
02.21.2023 Programming Masters Athletes - #456 Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing programming masters athletes. They discuss the similarities and differences with programming younger lifters. Additionally, they cover common pitfalls, increased risks, and important considerations. Laura Welcher ...
02.17.2023 Exercise Modification for Seniors: John Claassen's Story - #455 Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing exercise modification for seniors. John Claassen, their 93-year old client, shares his inspiring story. You can check out more of Sully's work on the Greysteel ...
02.14.2023 Strength Prescription for the Sick Aging Phenotype - #454 Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing in-depth the strength prescription for the sick aging phenotype. This episode laid out Noah's thoughts on exercise & programming criteria, and an important discussion into ...
02.07.2023 Exercise Medicine - #453 Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden are joined by RN Ann Buszard. They discuss how typical or conventional medicine today fails to address the root causes of most issues, including the Sick Aging Phenotype. They talk about how exercise medicine, ...
01.31.2023 Ditch All or Nothing Nutrition: A Nutrition Journey - #452 Niki talks to Brittany Snyder, a Professional Barbell Coach, nutrition coach, and the Director of Nutrition at Barbell Logic. Brittany shares her journey of how she ditched all or nothing nutrition, shoved shame to the side, gave the fundamentals a ...
01.24.2023 Online Strength Coaching: Convenient, Personalized, Effective - #451 Online strength coaching provides the most value, flexibility, effectiveness, and personalization of any coaching method. It enhances the quality of life of coaches and clients. This is a rebroadcast of episode 408. Online Strength Coaching Provides More Flexibility Online coaching ...
01.17.2023 The Wonders of Walking - #450 Walking seems so simple and easy, so mundane and pedestrian (literally) that it couldn't constitute an important part of your overall health and fitness plan, right? Wrong. Walking provides innumerable health and wellness benefits. These benefits include physical, mental, and ...
01.10.2023 Strength & Endurance: You Can Do Both - #449 Strength and endurance - can you do both!? Yes, in fact, you can. While the adaptations and strength and endurance conflict, you can reach high levels in both. CJ shares his story of ruck marching, voluntary hardship, lifting, and joy. ...
01.06.2023 Conditioning for Lifters - #448 What does conditioning for lifters look like? Do you need to do "cardio"? We examine conditioning & cardio for strength athletes. This is a re-release of episode 396. Conditioning vs Cardio "Cardio" is a nebulous and negative term, like diet. ...
01.03.2023 High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)- #447 HIIT is the best way to improve your conditioning and health and help with fat loss. Consider high intensity interval training for your conditioning. Energy Systems Overview HIIT's benefits come from how it uses and benefits the body's energy systems. ...
12.27.2022 Wearables for Health: Why Wear Wearables - #446 Wearables for health abound. They can track lots of different metrics for health and can help gamify the pursuit of your goals. Matt & Niki explore why you might consider wearing wearables & how they use them. Wearables for Health ...
12.20.2022 2022 Holiday Message - #445 Matt and Rachel Reynolds bring you this special edition of the Barbell Logic podcast, holiday edition. Matt & Rachel share their 2022 holiday message of gratitude, joy, anticipation, and reflection. Thank you for being fans & clients, coaches & clients! ...
12.13.2022 Helpful Health Markers with Dr. Sullivan - #444 Sully joins Niki & CJ to discuss health metrics that matter. Sully's biggest question is why do you think you need the test or data point? How will this information change your behavior? Check out the Grey Steel YouTube channel ...
12.06.2022 Helpful Strength Gear: Problem-Solving Equipment - #443 Matt & Niki explore helpful strength equipment that helps you solve problems, make strength training more fun, and build your home gym. They share specific pieces of equipment and for whom this gear might help the most. This isn't equipment ...
11.29.2022 Thanksgiving Q&A - #442 Matt Reynolds, Niki Sims, and CJ Gotcher join up to answer your lifting and lifestyle questions. They cover wrist wraps and wrist straps for deadlifting, upper body pulling exercises for novices, BJJ, hiking & rucking, stuffing or dressing, and more ...
11.22.2022 Coaching Lessons Learned - #441 We share our coaching lessons learned - professionalism over mastery, personability and personalization over optimal programming, flexibility over rigidity, long-term good over short-term gains, and more. Coaching Lessons Learned If you're not growing, not learning, not improving, then you're getting ...
11.15.2022 Autoregulation Q&A - #440 Jordan Stanton returns to answer your questions on velocity based autoregulation. Why is this not for novices? What guidance would you give to lifters when the device tells you you should have a big PR? Who is a good candidate ...
11.08.2022 Injury & Recovery, Pain & Progress - Niki's Story - #439 Injury and recovery are no fun and not why we train. They're a part of life, and come with training, especially if you push yourself over a long period of time. How do you adjust programming and mindset to keep ...
11.01.2022 Autoregulation for Strength Training: An Overview - #438 Autoregulation adjusts to the lifter's actual, not expected, performance during a workout. Get an overview of this strength training method. Autoregulation - The Concept The underlying concept is fairly simple: adjust the work sets to the lifter's performance during the ...
10.25.2022 Velocity Based Training & Autoregulation for Strength - #437 Velocity based training & autoregulation for strength sounds complex, but it's really simple - learn the secrets of this training method. Why Try Velocity Based Training? We like simplicity - our tagline is simple, hard, effective - so why add ...
10.18.2022 Stay Sane Coaching Family, Friends, & Co-Workers - #436 Stay sane while coaching family, friends, & co-workers. Successfully juggle dual relationships while getting good coaching experience. Why Coach Family? Before we talk about how, we must always consider why. Why would you consider coaching family, friends, and colleagues, and ...
10.11.2022 Accommodating Resistance: In Depth on Bands & Chains - 435 Accommodating resistance means lifting with bands or chains for more resistance near the top of the lift. Learn how & why to use this advanced, fun training method, including practical tips for setting up the bands or chains by lift. ...
10.04.2022 Coaching When You Aren't The Expert - #434 How do you approach non-expert coaching? How do you address coaching outside your expertise or comfort zone? Niki & CJ discuss how to handle this hurdle! Non-Expert Coaching: Identifying the Client's Why How do you approach a client who has ...
09.27.2022 Masculine Style Q&A with Tanner Guzy - #433 Tanner Guzy shares his thoughts and answers questions on masculine style and aesthetics. Dress better and become more confident. Seek Beauty in Your Style Beauty is good. We know this, because we enjoy the transformations that occur with our body ...
09.22.2022 Anecdotes with Scott Pt.2 - #432 Matt and Scott continue their discussion from part 1 over a range of topics, including theology, business, softball, and more. This is a wide-ranging podcast that deviates from our normal content. We hope you enjoy! GET STARTED with one-on-one online ...
09.20.2022 Anecdotes with Scott Pt.1 - #431 Matt and Scott chat over a range of topics, including theology, business, softball, and more. This is a wide-ranging podcast that deviates from our normal content. We hope you enjoy! GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE! Get your ...
09.16.2022 Building Trust: A Coaching Value Equation - #430 Building trust - this can seem a bit nebulous. Andrew Jackson provides a coaching value equation or model for how you can think about and improve how you build trust and provide value to your clients. The Future of Coaching ...
09.13.2022 The Future of Coaching - #429 What is the future of coaching? Niki Sims & CJ Gotcher discuss current trends that will likely define the future of coaching and how you can improve your coaching practice to be better positioned now & in the future. The ...
09.09.2022 How to Stay Sane on Social Media - #428 Staying sane on social media: seems impossible, right? CJ Gotcher explains how you can train the algorithm and train yourself to intentionally use social media for your purposes. Social Media is Toxic We're probably beyond the naïve understanding some people ...
09.06.2022 Introducing New Exercises #427 Matt, Niki, and CJ discuss introducing new exercises: why & how, different categories of exercises, determining your main exercises, and more. Why Introduce New Exercises? Novices need to get generally stronger. The process of doing this is simple, though hard ...
09.02.2022 Pain - Why & How? - #426 What is pain, how does it work, and why do we experience pain (what value does it provide us)? Jayson Ball explains all. Pain in the Flesh The process of pain begins in the flesh through sensory transduction. Information from ...
08.30.2022 Arete: Excellence & Virtue in the Ancient World - #425 Karl Schudt discusses arete in the ancient world. This concept encompasses the words in English and underlying ideas of virtue and excellence. Depending on the subject, if you are reading an English translation of an Ancient Greek book, you will ...
08.23.2022 Lifting and Back Pain - #424 Bekah Krieg joins CJ to discuss lifting with back pain: modifications, mindset, & approaches as coach or lifter to deal with/overcome back pain & get stronger. She worked as a physical therapist for 20 years, is an Exclusive Coach for ...
08.16.2022 Ordering the Chaos - #423 We discuss bringing order to the chaos to get important things done, improve your quality of life, and feel at ease. Bringing Order to Chaos Life can be difficult and hectic. Hardship, both voluntary and involuntary, is part of life. ...
08.09.2022 Strength Training with Autoimmune Disease - #422 Matt talks to Nate Garrison about strength training with autoimmune disease. Nate is a videographer and video editor for Barbell Logic that Matt met through Tactical Response. He discusses his journey with autoimmune disease and how barbell training helped his ...
08.05.2022 MED Programming when PRs are Behind You Pt2 - #421 Matt and Scott finish their talk discussing the coach-client interaction and being coachable. If you're paying for coaching, your coach is probably erring on not enough stress, especially if you're a general client trying to get stronger for general health ...
08.02.2022 MED Programming When PRs are Behind You - Pt1 - #420 Matt & Scott developed the concept of Minimum Effective Dose programming (MED programming) through conversations on the podcast. Today, Matt and Scott discuss how to apply the principles of MED programming when PRs are behind you. Listen to Scott's podcasts: ...
07.29.2022 Catching Up with Hambrick Part 2 - #419 Enjoy the rest of Matt catching up with Scott for this 2-part episode. Matt & Scott discuss some of what Scott has been doing on his homestead, and just chat about things. Listen to Scott's podcasts: Online Great Books, Music ...
07.26.2022 Catching Up with Hambrick Part 1 - #418 Enjoy the return of Scott for this 2-part episode, where Matt & Scott catch up, discuss some of what Scott has been doing on his homestead, and just chat about things. Listen to Scott's podcasts: Online Great Books, Music & ...
07.19.2022 Are Fitness Certifications Worth It? - #417 Are fitness certifications worth it, worthless, or does it depend? Niki & CJ walk you through how to consider the value of a fitness certifications as a barbell coach or personal trainer. Are Fitness Certifications Worth It? Personal trainers and ...
07.12.2022 Visual Cues for Lifting #416 Matt & Niki discuss visual cues for lifting: how to best use them in-person & online, common mistakes to avoid, & some helpful examples. Visual Cues for Lifting When used properly, visual cues can reduce the time & words needed ...
07.05.2022 Bad Strength Coach!? Bad Coaching & How NOT To Be Bad Niki & CJ discuss what makes a bad strength coach and how to avoid the pitfalls of bad coaching. Being not bad, a very good place to start. Bad Strength Coaching Let's face it, we've all experienced a bad professional ...
06.28.2022 Tactile Cues for Correct Technique - #414 Matt & Niki explore tactile cues: different types, how & when to use them for in-person and online coaching. Oh, and how do you pronounce tactile? Is it like "tactical?" Tactile Cues vs Verbal & Visual Cues Tactile cues, as ...
06.21.2022 Making the Coaching Transition - #413 The coaching transition can be hard, as you have to budget time, money, or both with a steep learning curve & avoid potential pitfalls. Niki & CJ help you learn how to make the coaching transition to become a good ...
06.14.2022 Verbal Communication (Let's Talk) - #412 Today, Matt & Niki delve into verbal communication - our primary means of communication as a coach, both in-person & online. While this may seem straightforward, many steps occur to correctly communicate to our clients & get them to move ...
06.07.2022 Nerding Out on Pain Science - #411 Nerd out on pain science, what it's like doing scientific research, getting papers published, and what we understand about pain interventions for humans. Jayson Ball, staff coach & PhD student, rejoins the podcast with CJ Gotcher. The Pain of Scientific ...

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Barbell Logic episodes:

Update from Barbell Logic - #460

The Voluntary Hardship Mindset - #459

Recovery, Sleep, & Nutrition for Masters Athletes - #458

Female Masters Athletes - #457

Programming Masters Athletes - #456

Exercise Modification for Seniors: John Claassen's Story - #455

Strength Prescription for the Sick Aging Phenotype - #454

Exercise Medicine - #453

Ditch All or Nothing Nutrition: A Nutrition Journey - #452

Online Strength Coaching: Convenient, Personalized, Effective - #451

The Wonders of Walking - #450

Strength & Endurance: You Can Do Both - #449

Conditioning for Lifters - #448

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)- #447

Wearables for Health: Why Wear Wearables - #446

2022 Holiday Message - #445

Helpful Health Markers with Dr. Sullivan - #444

Helpful Strength Gear: Problem-Solving Equipment - #443

Thanksgiving Q&A - #442

Coaching Lessons Learned - #441

Autoregulation Q&A - #440

Injury & Recovery, Pain & Progress - Niki's Story - #439

Autoregulation for Strength Training: An Overview - #438

Velocity Based Training & Autoregulation for Strength - #437

Stay Sane Coaching Family, Friends, & Co-Workers - #436

Accommodating Resistance: In Depth on Bands & Chains - 435

Coaching When You Aren't The Expert - #434

Masculine Style Q&A with Tanner Guzy - #433

Anecdotes with Scott Pt.2 - #432

Anecdotes with Scott Pt.1 - #431

Building Trust: A Coaching Value Equation - #430

The Future of Coaching - #429

How to Stay Sane on Social Media - #428

Introducing New Exercises #427

Pain - Why & How? - #426

Arete: Excellence & Virtue in the Ancient World - #425

Lifting and Back Pain - #424

Ordering the Chaos - #423

Strength Training with Autoimmune Disease - #422

MED Programming when PRs are Behind You Pt2 - #421

MED Programming When PRs are Behind You - Pt1 - #420

Catching Up with Hambrick Part 2 - #419

Catching Up with Hambrick Part 1 - #418

Are Fitness Certifications Worth It? - #417

Visual Cues for Lifting #416

Bad Strength Coach!? Bad Coaching & How NOT To Be Bad

Tactile Cues for Correct Technique - #414

Making the Coaching Transition - #413

Verbal Communication (Let's Talk) - #412

Nerding Out on Pain Science - #411