The Engineered Strength Podcast

Dr. Chad Pulver joins host Bill Hannon to discuss the mental aspects of training and coaching.  Listen in as we discuss what tools can we use to increase training compliance and effectiveness both as trainees and coaches.  

Hosts Bill Hannon and Bill Been lay out an adaptive physiology, stress-based approach to programming that cuts through the clumsiness of the normal template-based approach for the progression from Novice to Advanced strength trainee.

In Part 2 we take a look at the status of programming theory within the S&C industry, and then take a walk through an example progression from Novice to Advanced using a traditional approach as compared to a stress-based approach.  

Hosts Bill Hannon and Bill Been lay out an adaptive physiology, stress-based approach to programming that cuts through the clumsiness of the normal template-based approach for the progression from Novice to Advanced strength trainee.

Listen in to Part 1 as they cover the relevant adaptive physiology, define the common programming terms and variables, discuss a Black Box Programming Model, and explore how mechanical training stress manifests as a positive strength adaptation.

What is a Tactical Athlete, anyway?  Listen in as Bill and special guest Nick Koldewey (Barbell Logic - Professional Barbell Coach, former Ranger, Army Infantry Officer, LEO, Executive Security business-owner) break down what the Tactical Athlete term really means, and why it may lead to some sub-optimal training choices.  We also tackle why it's so important for military, law enforcement, fire, and civilian repsonders to train, and lay out some methods to think about effective modes of training for these athletes.⁠

The Engineered Strength Podcast crew tackles some common fitness myths, misconceptions, and even some straight up nonsense.

Topics covered and debunked:

• What most people call HIIT isn't really HIIT at all
• Most clients require movement screens and corrective exercises before starting training
• Strength and Conditioning training is harmful for children
• Are body weight exercise specialists really all that strong?
• Belly breathing and abdominal bracing are of upmost importance for spinal stabilization

Bill Hannon and Bill Been tackle some important physics concepts for understanding the biomechanics of training and loaded human movement.  Listen in and geek-out on the Physics of Strength and Conditioning.  

The Engineered Strength Podcast hosts Bill Hannon and Bill Been discuss why increasing strength provides the best bang for the buck for improving overall athletic performance, general physical capacity, and quality of life.

Bill Hannon and Bill Been of The Engineered Strength Podcast discuss the state of Strength and Conditioning and explore an optimal S&C coaching model.