Mac and Thayer break down what it means to truly keep the goal the goal. They discuss the role of maintenance, surplus, and deficit phases in fat loss, how to budget fat loss without sacrificing performance, and why energy availability is critical for recovery and output. The conversation also touches on tools like METs calculators and reinforces why preserving muscle mass should remain the top priority during fat loss.

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Mac and Thayer reflect on the transition out of 2025, unpacking the expectations, disappointments, and trends best left behind. They explore why real coaching goes beyond information, highlighting the importance of experience, adaptability, and understanding human behavior to better connect with clients and drive meaningful progress.

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In this episode, Mac and Thayer reflect on recent experiences from tech frustrations to lessons learned over the past year while unpacking what real problem-solving in coaching actually looks like. They challenge the industry's obsession with complexity, emphasizing simplicity, context, and clear thinking as the path to better solutions. At its core, the conversation reinforces a key truth: effective coaching starts with understanding the person, not just the problem.

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Today on Paint The Edges, Eric Bugera discuss the Exercise Technique Lab he hosts for Pre-Script through The Collective. Eric and Thayer break down how coaches can sharpen their coaching eye in the digital age by understanding movement qualities, identifying compensations, and using exercise review as a powerful educational tool. Eric also dives into his blind technique reviews on social media and shares details on his mentorship opportunity for new trainers launching in 2026.

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Mac and Thayer break down the role of education in coaching and why good coaching starts with asking better questions. They explore the principles that drive effective programming, the value of expanding beyond a single training style, and how diversification builds more resilient athletes and clients. The conversation wraps with a simple reminder: in sport-specific training, performance is the proxy.

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Mac and Thayer answer a listener's question about the frustrations of weightlifting, breaking down why technique and sequencing are essential for success. Along the way, they laugh at their own failed attempts to master the lifts, blending practical insight with plenty of self-inflicted humility.

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In this episode, Mac and Thayer dive into the importance of intentionality in coaching and programming, exploring how clarity drives better outcomes. They break down the idea of roadmapping and how it parallels periodization while still allowing for flexibility and real-world context. The conversation underscores why every phase of training needs a clear purpose and how thoughtful planning leads to more effective coaching.

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In this episode of Paint the Edges, Mac and Thayer build on last week's discussion by diving deeper into the foundational principles that drive effective movement and coaching. They highlight the importance of pattern recognition, practical assessment, and understanding the core's true function, emphasizing that stacking the rib cage over the pelvis is essential for efficient movement. The conversation underscores why core training should prioritize function over endurance to create better movers and better outcomes.

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Mac and Thayer dive into the fundamentals of movement, connecting shoulder health with hip function and overall performance. They break down how scapular movement, glenohumeral rhythm, hip internal rotation, hip extension, and foot pressure form the foundation every coach should recognize in exercise. The conversation blends practical insights with strategies for improving movement patterns and enhancing client outcomes.

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Mac and Thayer dive into the art of adaptive coaching. When quick decisions and creativity can make or break success. Mac shares a behind-the-scenes story from coaching in Dubai, revealing how flexibility, awareness, and fast thinking turned a challenging moment into a win for his client.

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