The Minimum Effective Dose

This episode is all about strength training, and specifically embracing the grinds. The grinds are lifts such as deadlift, pressing variations and squats.

While most people think that the grinds are pretty easy exercises to execute, it all changes when the weights get heavy .

In this episode, we discuss all things grinds including:

If you strength train or work with clients, tune in to hear Mike and Brett go over some of the finer points of training and embracing the grinds!

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

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The following exercises are all part of the kettlebell ballistics family.

No stone is left unturned in this episode, the MED team goes over the intricacies of all things kettlebell ballistics. Mike and Brett discuss programming, load management, technique, and so much more.

The combination of ballistic and grind lifts, done in many possible ways will increase strength and cardiovascular ability, and stabilize and strengthen the legs, hips, lower back, abs, and shoulders. {source: StrongFirst}

If you and/or your clients love training with kettlebells, don’t miss this episode.

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

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This episode is all about comparing body part splits and total body training – two fairly different training styles.

Body parts splits have been around for decades and one of the main reasons was due to the popularity of bodybuilding.

Within the last 20 years, total body training has become incredibly popular .

In this episode we compare the two training styles and discuss the pros and cons of body part splits versus total body training sessions.

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:

Mike Perry on Instagram

Mike Perry on Facebook

Skill of Strength:

Skill of Strength Website

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Skill of Strength YouTube

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This episode is covers the anatomy of a training session. The definition of anatomy is a study of the structure or internal workings of something. We talk all things related to the structure of a training session and dive into the decision making process as well.

Brett and Mike discuss the various components a successful training session should include and also give you valuable feedback that allows for better decision making, optimal programming and, ultimately, happy clients and students.

If you want to take a look inside the brains of Brett and Mike to see how they work with their clients, don’t miss this episode where take a deep dive into the anatomy of a training session.

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

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

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Like anything, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is a skill that can be developed. The art of communication involves delivering messages effectively to others to obtain specific results.

In this episode, the MED team shares with you the valuable advice and communication strategies they’ve learned over the years as coaches, educators and lectures. 

There are three main topics we discuss in this podcast, and they are:

If you talk to people, you will definitely take something positive from this podcast. 😉

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

Related Episodes / Articles:

Key Principles of Athletic Development

Fall Sports Preparation for Youth Athletes

Youth Training – Should Kids Lift Weights?

We are Failing our Youth Athletes (and I’m part of the problem)

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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This episode is all about keys to longevity.

We’re going to cover the basics such as sleep, hydration and nutrition. There are also so many other components that need to be included in this discussion from a training standpoint.

We go over other topics that will likely affect your longevity including:

If you’re looking to thrive as you age and become the best version of yourself, you don’t want to miss this episode on the keys to longevity.

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

Related Episodes / Articles:

Key Principles of Athletic Development

Fall Sports Preparation for Youth Athletes

Youth Training – Should Kids Lift Weights?

We are Failing our Youth Athletes (and I’m part of the problem)

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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Let’s clear something up first. It’s not that we aren’t fans of the creative process. It’s just that quite often people (ahem coaches) are being creative for the sake of being creative, and there is no purpose. Enter: Principle based creativity!

If you’re being creative for fun, go for it.

If you’re being creative to be productive and/or find something new for yourself or your clients, you’re going to need some guidelines.

This is where principle based creativity comes in.

Principle based creativity is a simple process of making decisions based off of a set of guidelines, laws or rules. These are not arbitrary numbers or things… there is a purpose.

To learn more about how to create with purpose, don’t miss this episode!

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

Related Episodes / Articles:

Key Principles of Athletic Development

Fall Sports Preparation for Youth Athletes

Youth Training – Should Kids Lift Weights?

We are Failing our Youth Athletes (and I’m part of the problem)

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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If you’ve been in the fitness industry for five or more years, you may have noticed the New Year’s rush is not what once was. We think of New Year’s in September now.

While people still make New Year’s resolutions, we’re finding far more people start training or get back to training in conjunction with their fall routine.

If you have kids, you know what I’m talking about. Most parents spend the summer balancing work, kids and vacations and quite often our own fitness goes on the back burner. And, if you don’t have kids, you still probably travel more and find yourself in a less-structured routine during the summer.

We often talk about how kids need structure, but adults do too. We are craving routine and I bet many of you are too.

If you are new to fitness or it’s time to start up again, you don’t want to miss this podcast. In this episode, Mike and Brett give you some tactical, real life examples of how to make lasting changes to your health and fitness this “new year” in September.

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

Related Episodes / Articles:

Key Principles of Athletic Development

Fall Sports Preparation for Youth Athletes

Youth Training – Should Kids Lift Weights?

We are Failing our Youth Athletes (and I’m part of the problem)

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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Today the MED team talks about the advice they would give to their younger selves, particularly when it comes to their careers in the fitness industry.

While Brett and Mike had very different paths in life, there were plenty of similarities as well.

In this episode we discuss things like education, mentorship, finding what you love, experiencing what you hate, and everything in between.

If you are a younger coach looking to have a successful career in the fitness industry, you don’t want to miss this episode. Both experienced coaches share what they did well and what they would have done differently if they were starting over again.

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

Related Episodes / Articles:

Key Principles of Athletic Development

Fall Sports Preparation for Youth Athletes

Youth Training – Should Kids Lift Weights?

We are Failing our Youth Athletes (and I’m part of the problem)

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.

You may wonder if creativity in sport and fitness a good thing or a bad thing. You’ve heard it’s important to get creative, but you’ve also heard others say you must to stick to the plan.

I think we’re asking the wrong question.

Creativity in sport and fitness is not good or bad, but there are certainly times it’s appropriate to be creative and other times it’s better to stick to the game plan. That’s what this episode is all about.

Brett and Mike discuss the importance of creativity and how to optimize creativity based off of the situation and environment. The team drills down on the idea of principle-based creativity in sport and fitness and how how to implement it.

If you work with young athletes, don’t miss this episode.

Welcome to season 3 of the MED podcast with Mike Perry and co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

Related Episodes / Articles:

Key Principles of Athletic Development

Fall Sports Preparation for Youth Athletes

Youth Training – Should Kids Lift Weights?

We are Failing our Youth Athletes (and I’m part of the problem)

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.