Joining me on the podcast in this episode is one of the most experienced personal trainers in the US, Master SFG Mark Reifkind.

Mark has competed at a high level in 4 sport: gymnastics, triathlon, bodybuilding, and powerlifting, and is one of the highest ranking StrongFirst kettlebell instructors in the world.

In this episode we discuss:

• The education of a coach: Mark's history of training - and competing against - the best athletes in the world
• His insights into the difference between training competitive athletes and training 'Average Joes'
• Training vs. Exercise - why most people need one and not the other
• Most important things to factor into a student's training
• Training like an athlete - a recipe for disaster?
• Much more!

Be sure to check out Mark's website at www.GiryaStrength.com