Today’s guest is Ryan Patrick, record-holding powerlifter, physical preparation coach for athletes and powerlifters, and for the past ten years, owner of Peak Fitness and Sports Training in Erlanger, KY. Ryan is a very accomplished strength athlete in his own right who has won the Tactical Strength Challenge, not just once, but twice. Listen in as Ryan dives deep into the mechanics of the Tactical Strength Challenge and the nine-week training program set up for Heather to win the Novice division. Ryan explains how he helped Heather, a relatively strong woman in her 40s, with reconditioning for the challenge in the wake of an extended facility closure due to COVID-19.

Today, James Cerbie speaks with Aaron Davis, Co-Founder, Owner, and health and sports performance coach at Evolve Health and Performance based in Austin, Texas. The big topic that the vast majority of my conversation with Aaron revolves around is coordinated contractions. This is the factor that Aaron pays most attention to when training his athletes: “How can I maximize the number and volume of coordinated contractions I’m getting?” We dive into the definition of coordinated contractions, their impact on exercise, and how to actually implement it into your own training or your client’s training.

Today, Dean Guedo interviews me, James Cerbie, on the story of Rebel Performance. We discuss the ins-and-outs of Rebel and what sets it apart as a coaching service; but we also go into my own personal story and my unique journey in the industry. Finally, we touch on a topic that I consider the nearest and dearest to my heart: helping humans become lifeproof.

Listen in as Dean and Jeb explain how to build your skill set, knowledge base, and client pool as a coach; why it pays in the long run to capitalize on what you’re good at from the get-go; the pitfalls of adhering strictly to models; what a mindset of abundance can bring; and how to calibrate output and nutrition when working with a client.

Listen in as Doug explains what makes Resilient Performance Systems stand out in the PT industry; flaws in the education system regarding prerequisites, accessibility, tests and exams, and loans; and how apprenticeships in today’s world should have a different approach compared to traditional methods of teaching.

Listen in as Mike and Tommy discuss the concept of the physiologic headroom, applying stress to improve an athlete’s level of antifragility, and increasing cognitive control over your breathing.

Listen in as Ty defines mamba mentality and what sets apart the few that truly live it, describes why discomfort and challenge are part and parcel of improvement, and breaks down what makes a good squat and how to improve yours.

Listen in as Mike shares his advice for those who are deciding between becoming a strength and conditioning coach and a physical therapist, considerations around load management for the longevity of a professional athlete, and how he approaches training professional athletes today compared to when he first started out as a coach.

Listen in as Keiran discusses how to adjust your training methods based on the person you’re coaching, why long-term periodized training means nothing without the momentum of “stacking good days”, finding growth in rest, and the performance-wise difference between a kangaroo and a gorilla.

Listen in as Tim discusses the modern phenomenon that is the fragility mindset, why he is dedicated to the phrase “live for those who can’t”, the importance of maintaining the momentum, and overcoming all show, no go syndrome.