On today’s episode we sit down with Dr. Justin Farnsworth, Director of rehabilitative services for the PPSC. The topic, pain!

Pain is such a prevalent piece of the training puzzle. Unfortunately, most coaches either don’t know how to manage it or are too nervous to even approach it.

Justin breaks down the definition of pain while also identifying what you can do as a coach to help put somebody in a better position to live pain-free!

On today's we are talking about that money. That's right, managing your business for success. The summer tends to be when people start to relax more in their training because they know their clients are away. I understand the feeling but getting your ducks in a row for the fall should be something you cross off the list first before you kick your feet up with a cold drink in hand.

In this episode I go through the baseline guide to resetting your expectations, re-evaluating your business you have right under your nose, and utilizing the resources available to you NOW to make the most of your opportunity.

The environment you work in is 98% created by YOU.

On today's episode of the podcast, I sat down with JR to ask about one of the more common types of people we will find in our social media and even in our personal lives, "Askholes". Yes, Askholes. Those are people that don't only ask for you to provide them with free services but demand it and get uncomfortably offended when you don't. As a trainer, coach, or even person who is well versed in fitness, I am sure you can think back to specific moments in your lives when strangers, friends, and even loved ones have asked you to provide for them something you earn a living off of.

We discussed this topic on where we most commonly see this and how to navigate around it. It is impossible to ask people to pay for a service you provide for free on your Instagram and difficult to say no to people who are in your family when they ask for a freebie.

Enjoy this one!

On today’s episode we look at the specific differences between hinging mechanics from person to person. Not everyone is created equal and it’s important to understand that when it comes to programming specific exercises.

Today I discuss hip range of motion, differences in modalities, the research between the lifts, and my personal take on the best approach!

Today we sit down with PPSC Director of Education, Clifton Harski to discuss contradicting information in fitness. Lets be honest, we run into it a lot. Every fit-pro wants to throw their individual spin on what they believe fitness is and how people should train. Sometimes its just an opinion and harmless. Sometimes its reckless and misleading.

Check out this episode to identify how to be discerning in your education when learning from different outlets!

On Today's episode, we had the pleasure to sit down with Dr. Mike T Nelson. Mike  is a research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility and heart rate variability, as well as an online trainer, adjunct professor, faculty member at the Carrick Institute, presenter, creator of the Flex Diet Cert, kiteboarder, and (somewhat incongruously) heavy-metal enthusiast.  He has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, and a MS in Mechanical Engineering (biomechanics).   You can find out more about him at his website at www.miketnelson.com




We get to discuss program tracking, managing an online clientele, and how to stay engaged in training outside of just being a gym rat. This is a multi-layered episode with tons of information!




Enjoy!

On today’s episode of the podcast, I have friend and mentor Dr. Brad Schoenfeld. I will give less of an introduction on Brad as he is one of the leading Muscle Hypertrophy researchers in the world based out of Lehmann College in the Bronx NY. Brad has been an amazing resource for me over the years and I thought it would be best to invite him on the podcast and talk shop.

We discuss some of the breakdown of what is the necessary amount of exercise needed, how to set yourself apart in his eyes, and how to stay well rounded in your aspirations. From my experience, Brad is always looking to build into the next thing and always puts his students first which makes him a great guest to have on!

Enjoy!

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
2:00 – Brad’s Background

6:30 – Research Focus

9:00 – What Sets You Apart

20:00 – How Much Is Enough For Strength Training?

27:00 – Ranges for Hypertrophy

33:00 – Making it Work Without the Gym

41:00 – Next Steps of Education

On today’s episode of the podcast we have Taylor Van De Loo, OG for the PPSC and drjohnrusin.com. Taylor is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to managing the online training experience. As a Personaltrainer coming out of college, he was almost thrown directly into this field.



We talk about online programming, some of the things most trainers missed, and why he would ever wear a tank top golfing.



Enjoy!

Today we get to sit down with Greg Nuckols, who I can best describe as someone who is genuinely interested in fitness. Yes, he has a degree in Exercise Science and holds a few all-time records as a drug free lifter, BIG WHOOP. Greg is an overall fitness library and someone who is a pleasure to talk to and be around.

You may have heard of him from Stronger by Science where himself, Eric Helms, Mike Zourdos, and Eric Trexler put out a monthly publication breaking down the research in specific topic areas to dial in for you.  I wanted to ask about that, Greg's research interests, and some of the ways he stays busy in his off time.

From Powerlifting to Cooking!




Episode Breakdown:

2:30 - Reading Research

5:30 - M.A.S.S

14:00 - Journal Sweeping

17:00 - Relative Age

25:00 - Powerlifting

38:30 - Hobbies

43:00 - Cooking

Today we get to chat with Dr. Brittany Bozzini, friend and colleague who currently is working on the tactical side with US Army right now. As we progress through our knowledge, understanding how detailed and controlled most of the variables need to be gives you a deeper appreciation of how it all works.

I asked Brittany to come on (Dr. B) to discuss some of the overarching features of how research is done, how many steps really need to be involved, and how truly long it can take for research to come out to the world.

Enjoy this nerd out session!



Episode Breakdown:

2:00 - Brittany's Background

6:30 - Biomechanics Route

9:00 - The "Academic Advisor" in College

17:00 - You Can't Boil Down Research

22:00 - Missing Links in the Chain

32:00 - Places to Look for Exercise Research

40:00 - Maintaining Fitness with a Career