The Minimum Effective Dose

By Mike Perry

The Minimum Effective Dose is a podcast hosted by veteran strength and conditioning coaches Mike Perry and Brett Jones.... more

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The Minimum Effective Dose episodes:

April 24, 2024Should We Lift Overhead?
Should we lift overhead? Tune in for an in-depth discussion on overhead mobility and our opinions on if we (and our clients) should lift overhead… and why.
This episode is all about overhead lifting and we discuss topics such as:
How neurology plays a role in posture
Why posture is actually an adaptation
The importance of breathing when it comes to mobility
The role of the cervical spine and the brachial plexus
A simple approach to improve overhead mobility
If you are looking for a brain dump on overhead mobility and find yourself asking the question “Should we lift overhead?” as you design programs, don’t miss this episode!
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42min
April 17, 2024 Training and the Aging Process

Aging is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we cannot live a long and healthy life. If you’ve ever wondered about training and aging… it’s a process.
There are various aspects to consider when discussing the aging process. In this episode we talk about appropriate strength and conditioning when it comes to training and aging.
The Minimum Effective Dose hosts discuss the importance of mobility, exercise selection and cardiovascular health as it relates to training and aging. They also discuss the importance of effort, stress and adaptation, consistency and much more.
If you are committed to staying strong and healthy as you age, or you’re coaching aging clients, don’t miss this episode.
Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:
Mike Perry on Instagram
Mike Perry on Facebook
Skill of Strength:
Skill of Strength Website
Skill of Strength Instagram
Skill of Strength Facebook
Skill of Strength YouTube
Connect with Brett Jones:
Brett Jones on Instagram
Brett Jones on Facebook
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37min
April 10, 2024Revisiting Prilepin’s Chart
We’re revisiting Prilepin’s Chart in this episode all about the science of strength training. We are going to talk about sets, reps and percentages using Prilepin’s Chart which has been a staple in the world of strength training for decades.
Brett and Mike cover topics including:
Percentage based lifting
Sets and rep schemes
Real life application
Examples of how to apply Prilepin’s Chart
If you are a fan of strength, you don’t want to miss this episode where we take a deep dive into the science of strength training.
Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:
Mike Perry on Instagram
Mike Perry on Facebook
Skill of Strength:
Skill of Strength Website
Skill of Strength Instagram
Skill of Strength Facebook
Skill of Strength YouTube
Connect with Brett Jones:
Brett Jones on Instagram
Brett Jones on Facebook
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36min
April 03, 2024Game Changing Moments in Our Careers
This episode is all about those aha moments – the game changing moments in our careers.
You know the ones I’m talking about. Someone says something in a conversation or shares a new way of doing something that resonates deeply or you attend a course where you completely change the way you look at the way you coach or how you want to move about this world.
You don’t want to miss Brett and Mike discuss topics such as:
The importance of neurology and how is has impacted each of our thought processes
How Gray Cook revolutionized the industry via looking at global movement pattern
How the basic principles of strength training carry over to various implements and modalities
If you want to see what systems and individuals had the largest impact on the MED cohosts careers, you don’t want to miss this episode. We’d love to hear from you about the game changing moments in your careers as well.
Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:
Mike Perry on Instagram
Mike Perry on Facebook
Skill of Strength:
Skill of Strength Website
Skill of Strength Instagram
Skill of Strength Facebook
Skill of Strength YouTube
Connect with Brett Jones:
Brett Jones on Instagram
Brett Jones on Facebook
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32min
March 27, 2024 What Makes You an Expert?

What makes you an expert?
We’re switching things up today and you’ll get to hear some interesting insight on what both Brett and Mike believe makes you an expert in something.
Sure, we know there are the basics, such as having a high degree of skill or being someone who is sought out in their given field, but what else makes you an expert? There’s so much more to that question!
When it comes to being an expert at something, there are a lot more similarities than differences regardless of what profession you’re in.
If you want to learn more, don’t miss this episode!
Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:
Mike Perry on Instagram
Mike Perry on Facebook
Skill of Strength:
Skill of Strength Website
Skill of Strength Instagram
Skill of Strength Facebook
Skill of Strength YouTube
Connect with Brett Jones:
Brett Jones on Instagram
Brett Jones on Facebook
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45min
March 20, 2024Training Questions from the Mail Bag 2
Here we go again. It’s time to answer the biggest and baddest training questions from listeners – you!
As always, thanks for tuning in to the Minimum Effective Dose Podcast. We love hearing from you and appreciate your comments, questions and feedback so we can better help you improve as a coach.
It’s fun to answer new and different training questions and also those about life, leadership, mentoring and more. These episodes keep us on our toes.
In training questions from the mailbag part 2, we cover your questions including:
How can you develop a niche in training?
What can you do to manage imposter syndrome?
When coaching kettlebell training – should you start with grinds or ballistics?
Who are our role models as gym owners ?
This was fun to record and you will get to hear a little different side of Brett and Mike as they discuss these various topics you want to know more about.
Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:
Mike Perry on Instagram
Mike Perry on Facebook
Skill of Strength:
Skill of Strength Website
Skill of Strength Instagram
Skill of Strength Facebook
Skill of Strength YouTube
Connect with Brett Jones:
Brett Jones on Instagram
Brett Jones on Facebook
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40min
March 13, 2024 How to Combine Training Modalities

It’s easy to get stuck in a silo as a coach – to become the kettlebell guy or the barbell gal. In this episode we talk about how to combine training modalities to help get your clients better results.
Blending modalities, the art and science of creating a training program via combining and implementing exercises with barbells, kettlebells, bodyweight exercises and more, can be confusing and overwhelming.
In this episode, we dig a bit deeper and give you some high-level details on how to combine training modalities and also share some applicable insight you can start using immediately with your athletes and students.
If you really want to see our thought process on how to combine training modalities, don’t miss this episode.
Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:
Mike Perry on Instagram
Mike Perry on Facebook
Skill of Strength:
Skill of Strength Website
Skill of Strength Instagram
Skill of Strength Facebook
Skill of Strength YouTube
Connect with Brett Jones:
Brett Jones on Instagram
Brett Jones on Facebook
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43min
March 06, 2024 Timing the Hinge

In this episode, we talk about timing the hinge, plus all things hinging – specifically folding, timing, and force. We also go over why tempo and speed matter for power and athletic development.
Brett and Mike have taught thousands of people how to hip hinge in all types of environments. They have taught clients to hinge in the weight room, outside and often with a kettlebell in hand.
The ability to produce force and absorb force efficiently through your hips is probably the most vital component of building a powerful athlete.
The individuals who can do this more efficiently than others generally are healthier and perform better in physical competition.
If you want to learn the subtleties about teaching the hinge, don’t miss this episode.
Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:
Mike Perry on Instagram
Mike Perry on Facebook
Skill of Strength:
Skill of Strength Website
Skill of Strength Instagram
Skill of Strength Facebook
Skill of Strength YouTube
Connect with Brett Jones:
Brett Jones on Instagram
Brett Jones on Facebook
Please make sure to share the episodes that motivate you and move you in the right direction.
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34min
February 21, 2024Training Questions from the Mail Bag
In this episode, we’re trying something completely new and we’re calling it training questions from the mail bag.
A lot of our listeners are active on the Strongfirst forum and we reached out to find out what questions coaches have on all things training related.
In this episode, we answer questions from you – our listeners – covering topics including:
The overall benefits of kettlebell training
The difference between exercising and skill acquisition
How to maintain a healthy relationship with exercise
Tips to stay consistent with your training when you don’t want to (yeah, even coaches struggle with this)
This was a fun episode! We loved having the opportunity to speak about our experiences to help support other coaches and athletes.
Don’t miss this episode and please feel free to reach out with your questions for our next training questions from the mail bag episode.
Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:
Mike Perry on Instagram
Mike Perry on Facebook
Skill of Strength:
Skill of Strength Website
Skill of Strength Instagram
Skill of Strength Facebook
Skill of Strength YouTube
Connect with Brett Jones:
Brett Jones on Instagram
Brett Jones on Facebook
Please make sure to share the episodes that motivate you and move you in the right direction.
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34min
February 14, 2024Programming for the Snatch Test
In this episode we’re talk about programming for the snatch test. We revisit old programs and offer new insight.
If you aren’t familiar with the snatch test, it’s very simple – not easy.
The goal of the snatch test is to perform 100 kettlebell snatches in five minutes or less. The weight of the kettlebell used ranges anywhere from 10k to 32k or higher, depending on age, weight and goals.
In this episode, Mike and Brett discuss various aspects of programming for the snatch test such as:
How mobility impacts skill acquisition
Programming considerations
The importance of understanding your baseline knowledge
How to prepare for the test and the certification weekend
If you want to learn something new about the snatch test, you’re preparing for it yourself or you’re helping your clients get ready for the big weekend, don’t miss this episode
Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:
Mike Perry on Instagram
Mike Perry on Facebook
Skill of Strength:
Skill of Strength Website
Skill of Strength Instagram
Skill of Strength Facebook
Skill of Strength YouTube
Connect with Brett Jones:
Brett Jones on Instagram
Brett Jones on Facebook
Please make sure to share the episodes that motivate you and move you in the right direction.
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39min

FAQs about The Minimum Effective Dose:

How many episodes does The Minimum Effective Dose have?

The podcast currently has 104 episodes available.