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Tim Riley hosts fitness experts Zack Telander and Alec Blenis in an eye-opening discussion about what really matters in fitness. The trio dives deep into the often overlooked importance of cardiorespiratory fitness, revealing shocking mortality statistics that challenge traditional fitness culture.

They tackle the myth that cardio kills gains, expose the limitations of nutrition-obsessed approaches, and question the evolving definition of the "hybrid athlete." This episode cuts through fitness industry noise with evidence-based insights on training intensity, overtraining, and consistent effort over optimization hacks.

From Austin's fitness culture to practical training advice, this conversation offers actionable wisdom for athletes at all levels who want to focus on what truly matters for long-term health and performance.

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Join host Tim Riley as he interviews Alexa McAuliffe, assistant coach for women's rowing at the University of Texas. Alexa shares her remarkable journey from coaching Crossfit, Reviving Texas Rowing and becoming a Rowing gold medalist. They dive deep into proper rowing technique, coaching philosophies, and the mental fortitude required to excel in competitive rowing.

Learn why rowing is actually a pushing sport (not pulling!), how to properly set your damper settings, and what it takes to coach elite athletes. Alexa also opens up about her challenging transition from athlete to coach, including a difficult chapter living in St. Thomas before finding her way back to Texas as a coach.

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In this episode of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast, Tim Riley interviews jiu-jitsu star Nick Rodriguez. Nick shares his journey from wrestling to elite grappling and entrepreneurship.

Nick details how his wrestling background gave him a competitive edge in jiu-jitsu, leading to rapid success, including a World Championship silver medal in his first year. He explains his unique "anti-jiu-jitsu" style that leverages physicality and strategic positioning, emphasizing the mental toughness gained through wrestling.

Beyond the mat, Nick discusses leveraging his jiu-jitsu fame into business ventures like co-founding B Team Jiu-Jitsu, investing in Few Will Hunt apparel, and launching Carnejerky.com, his beef jerky company. He offers insights on social media branding, entrepreneurship, and balancing training with business pursuits.

The conversation explores the evolution of jiu-jitsu, the significance of mental presence during training, and provides practical advice for wrestlers transitioning to jiu-jitsu. Nick's work ethic and strategic mindset provide lessons for athletes and entrepreneurs alike.

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Elite CrossFit athlete Hannah Black joins Tim Riley on the Coach 'Em Up podcast to discuss her journey from Olympic weightlifting to competitive CrossFit and coaching. Hannah opens up about training with Travis Mash, her academic background in kinesiology, and how she initially hated CrossFit before fully committing to the sport. She shares insights on qualifying for semi-finals, competing with Invictus, and balancing the intense demands of training while maintaining her coaching career. Hannah also offers practical advice for aspiring competitors, talks recovery tactics including dry needling, and addresses the challenges of social media influence in fitness.

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In this eye-opening episode of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast, Tim Riley sits down with Abbey Phillipson, the strength and conditioning coach for the University of Michigan's adaptive sports program. Abby shares her personal journey living with a physical disability and her mission to revolutionize adaptive sports accessibility.

Abbey breaks down misconceptions about disability and offers candid insights into the challenges faced by para-athletes. Learn about the five Paralympic sports she coaches and what makes adaptive sports not just important, but essential for an inclusive society. She strives to break down the barrier between para-athletes and able-bodied athletes, saying there shouldn't really be a distinction. They are all just athletes.

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just someone who cares about inclusivity in sports, this conversation will change how you think about adaptive athletics and disability representation.

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On this week's episode of Coach Em Up, Tim Riley hosts Adam Klink! From battling concussions to revolutionizing fitness training, Adam shares his journey from college soccer goalkeeper to innovative fitness coach in this raw, unfiltered conversation. He breaks down his famous 5 minute mile 500 pound squat challenge and how it changed the hybrid athlete landscape.

Adam opens up about the dark period after ending his soccer career, finding purpose through CrossFit, and eventually developing training methodologies that help everyday athletes set meaningful goals. We dive deep into the evolution of fitness trends, authentic community building, and the key principles that guide Adam's success. And stick around to find out why Adam moved away from coaching altogether...

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Join Tim Riley for an insightful conversation with strength and conditioning expert Joe Pedulla on the Coach 'Em Up podcast! Joe shares his journey from overcoming diabetes to becoming a successful S&C coach, and provides actionable advice for coaches at all levels.

Joe dives deep into training rotational athletes, managing cumulative fatigue, and the importance of pragmatism in coaching. Learn why focusing on what works practically rather than strict theory leads to better results, and how understanding your own coaching identity helps build stronger athlete relationships. Don't miss Joe's tips on finding balance between professional excellence and personal life, and his thoughts on what's overrated in the fitness industry today.

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In this episode of Coach 'Em Up, Tim Riley sits down with Eric Rakofsky, a high-profile trainer who works with celebrities and business executives. Eric shares his journey from boxing in Brooklyn to building a successful training business in Austin, focusing on relationship-building over high-volume client turnover.

Eric breaks down his unique retainer model, the realities of training high-profile clients, and the importance of emotional intelligence in coaching. He emphasizes that success in the fitness industry requires patience, genuine care for clients, and creating value beyond just technical expertise.

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Tim Riley and Zack Zillner welcome Dylan Shannon to the Coach 'Em Up Podcast. Dylan shares his incredible journey from 450 followers to now almost 200K in just 15 months, crediting this very podcast as his inspiration.

They dive deep into Dylan's background in rugby and strength training, his career progression, and the development of his PowerJacked training methodology. The conversation tackles overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of consistent content creation, and how embracing authenticity has led to partnerships with major fitness companies.

This episode is packed with actionable advice for coaches and content creators at any stage, emphasizing that perfect is the enemy of good and that the greatest opportunities come to those who start before they feel ready.

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Tim Riley sits down with Jimmy House, a multifaceted athlete and coach who's mastered wrestling, powerlifting, jiu-jitsu, bodybuilding, and now professional wrestling. Jimmy shares his impressive journey from amateur wrestler to powerlifting champion (815lb deadlift!) to BJJ black belt training, all while building a successful coaching business.

Jimmy provides invaluable insights on combat sports training, the mechanics of skill acquisition, and the surprising difficulty of professional wrestling compared to other athletic disciplines. They discuss the true essentials of effective training: progressive overload, fundamentals, and proper recovery - rather than flashy "combat-specific" exercises promoted by influencers.

Learn how Jimmy coaches world-class grapplers and wrestlers, his approach to injury rehabilitation without surgery, and why personalization is the key to effective coaching at any level.