This week I'm joined by my good friend Dan Reeve. Dan has been on the podcast several times and has extensive knowledge and experience in a multitude of training areas, both as a Coach and as an Athlete.

Dan and I decided to sit down and record a conversation answering all of your questions, plus some of our own as well.

In the podcast we discuss:
- Running and Calf Pain: Why it happens and how to prevent it from happening in the future.
- How to introduce plyometrics into your training.
- The importance of data collecting and tracking and what we believe to be important things to measure.
- Why Dan fasted for 36 hours and ways that you can implement fasting yourself.
- Do you always need to train with a specific goal 
- How Dan and I have evolved as Coaches and advice for new Coaches in the industry.

My guest this week is Megan Kelly. Megan is a Personal Trainer, Strong First Level 1 & 2 Coach and also broke a Kettlebell Swing World Record.

In this episode we discuss:
- Megan's route into the Fitness Industry and what lead her to Kettlebell training.
- How and why Megan broke the Swing World Record and some of the lessons she learned whilst training for it.
- Why anti-glycolytic training is so important to maximise endurance progress.
- How Megan approaches programming and coaching for Kettlebell endurance training
- How Megan approaches programming and coaching for Kettlebell power endurance training.

To learn more from Megan:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/megan.kelly.1/
Her World Record Attempt article: https://www.strongfirst.com/how-i-became-a-world-record-holder/

This week the podcast sees the return of Dr. Michelle Boland. Michelle was one of my favourite guests last year and our second conversation didn't disappoint. 

In the episode we discuss:
- Michelle's extensive 'Resource Road Map' which helps guide Coaches educational framework.
- Michelle's Mentorship Program. Why she created it, how it differs from other mentorships out there and how it's going to help Coaches develop their own identity, systems and identify the gaps in their knowledge and business to help guide continuing education.
- What the first steps are to clarifying your own Coaching identity and why it is important.
- How Coaches can develop their own filter to help guide their education and develop better systems.
- The importance of communication skills when it comes to your clients
- Accumulating Knowledge VS Consolidating Knowledge
- Why Michelle and 7 other Coaches started 'The Alliance' to help lift, guide and support other female coaches in the industry.

To join Michelle's Mentorship: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/groupmentorship
To download 'The Resource Road Map': https://www.michelleboland-training.com/resource-road-map
Michelle's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.michelleboland/
Michelle's Website: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/

My guest this week is Strength and Physical Preparation Coach Steve Calarco. 

In the episode we discuss:
- Steve's overarching philosophy toward Training, Nutrition and Coaching.
- Steve's A.C.E approach.
- How Steve approaches Training and Nutrition for General Population Clients.
- The lessons Steve has learned from transitioning away from Gym Ownership.
- How Steve Coaches, Programs and Integrates Kettlebell Training.

Loved this conversation with Steve and we could have easily spoken for another hour so expect a part 2 very soon.

More from Steve:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/calarcotrainingsystems/
Email: [email protected]

This week sees the return of my good friend Todd Bumgardner.

Todd is the CEO of Strength Faction, an online Coaching Education platform and community, and he is also the COO of Beyond Strength Performance, a Gym Facility based in Virginia.

In this episode we discuss:
- How Todd, Strength Faction and BSP have adapted during this pandemic.
- Todd's guidance for Coaches, Gym Owners and Clients on how to prepare for Gyms re-opening.
- Why evaluating this period based on what stayed the same and what will continue to stay the same when gyms re-open is so valuable.
- Plus a lot more great conversation and information.

If you wish to join Strength Faction, the 17-week Coaching Education program Todd discusses in the podcast, their new semester starts May 4th and you can sign up using the link below:
https://www.bspnova.com/strength-faction-summer-2020-enrollment/
or you can email Todd:
[email protected]

For more from Todd, Strength Faction and BSP you can find them here:
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/bumtodd/
https://www.instagram.com/strengthfaction/
https://www.instagram.com/bspnova/

No guest this week. It's just Me, Myself and I answering your questions on:
- How to get out of a Training rut
- Motivation VS Momentum
- How to Train during the current Covid-19 situation if you have a stressful job and are tired a lot.
- How to manage clients who are currently struggling with the transition to Home Training
- How I'm managing during this time and what about my business has changed due to the current situation
- How as a Coach do you add value to your services when there are so many free workouts on Social Media
- How I address clients "unwanted" habits and replace them with habits that support their goals
- My favourite way to set goals and evaluate them
- How is my personal goal setting different from that of my clients.

My guest this week is Sophie Grace Holmes. Sophie is a Personal Trainer, Ultra Endurance Athlete and is also somebody who lives with Cystic Fibrosis.

Sophie was one of my very first guests and it was wonderful to connect with her again as she is a true inspiration and an example of resiliency. 

In the episode we discuss: 
- Sophie's extensive and impressive list of completed Ultra Endurance events.
- The importance of mental strength and resiliency.
- How Sophie is dealing with self-isolation due to her CF. How she reframed the situation to drive it in a positive direction. What her daily structure is and what her daily non-negotiables are.
- What the first 3 weeks of self-isolation have taught Sophie about herself.
- The impact Sophie has had on changing the perception of her CF Doctors.
- Sophie's advise for overcoming your own personal struggles, finding purpose and adapting.

My guest this week is Drew Massey. Drew is a highly accomplished coach who has worked with Youth, Collegiate, Professional Athletes and General Population as well. Drew is currently the Director of Game Time Sports and Training in Tennesse.

In this Podcast we discuss:
- The Rehab/Strength Continuum and the role of the Strength Coach when helping a client return to training after an injury.
- The importance of developing and systematising your Training Methods and Programs
- Why having movement standards for your clients to achieve help improve your systems and give coaches and clients a clearer direction for progression. 
- Drew breaks down in-depth how he has adapted his Training systems due to the current Coronavirus situation to ensure his athletes and Gen' Pop Clients still achieve great results.
- How as a Coach you can create your own Training systems and movement standards to make your programming easier.

To find more from Drew:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/masseystrengthcoach/
Website: https://www.gametimesportstn.com

My guest this week is Meghan Callaway. This is Meghan's 6th time on the podcast so regular listeners will be very familiar with Meghan and the great information and insight she always provides when on the show.

This episode is kind of a show of 2 halves.

In the first half of the podcast, Meghan and I discuss the significant moment a few years ago when she decided to "come out" Professionally as being Gay. We discuss why Meghan decided that it was the right time to do so, the barriers she faced or believed she would face and Meghan reaches out to anyone who is currently struggling with being their authentic self with advice and support.

In the second half of the podcast, we discuss the topic that is on everybody's mind right now, Home Train. We dive into the approaches we use, how to be goal-driven with your train during this time and 3 other key elements you should look to address daily during this time.

Be sure to check out the previous 5 episodes Meghan and I have done.

For more from Meghan:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/meghancallaway/
Website: http://www.meghancallawayfitness.com/

My guest this week is Matt Domney. Matt is a Strength Coach, Co-Owner of Rebel Performance where he is the Director of Meat.

In this episode we discuss:
- How and why Matt has implemented AMRAPs in his programming and is seeing great results with them.
- What recovery metrics Matt utilises when reviewing a client's training programs to ensure he optimises their training
- How and why Matt utilises Isometrics in his programming.
- Matt's thoughts on Old School VS New School Methods and why it's important not to be dogmatic in your training beliefs.
- How Matt approaches programming accessory work for his clients.
- Plus much more.

For more from Matt check out:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattdomney/
Rebel Performance & TRAIN: https://www.rebel-performance.com/