The Minimum Effective Dose

In this episode we explore the principles and strategies for some of the more non-traditional programming styles.

Mike and Brett discuss:

There are endless training methodologies that will yield positive results. It’s excellent, but can be confusing. Working with too many moving parts when you’re designing training programs can feel unstructured for the coach and the athlete(s).

While there are several different ways to get the job done when it comes to program design, keep in mind the principles of stress and adaptation remain the same.

If you are looking for new ideas on how to program for your clients and athletes (that get great results) you don’t want to miss this episode.

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new 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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One of the most common questions we get when it comes to training with kettlebells is about what size kettlebell to use. Quite often we see students going too heavy with kettlebell ballistics (e.g. clean, snatch, swing, jerk). Ballistic exercises are more dynamic than grinds (e.g squat, row, TGU, windmill) and work on the power generation and absorption in a dynamic fashion,

If kettlebell swings are good, heavier must be better, right?

Like many things, it depends!

This episode is all about kettlebell ballistics and load selection. The MED team digs deep into the kettlebell swing and other kettlebell ballistics. Mike and Brett share valuable insight on technique, programming, optimizing your kettlebell ballistics.

If you truly want to improve your training (or your client’s training), perhaps it’s time to put your ego aside and train a little bit smarter. 

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new 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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Many strength coaches and sports coaches have missed the boat on the idea that power development is very different than conditioning. Let’s emphasize that. Power development is not conditioning. Simply put, power is strength strength applied quickly.

In this episode Brett and Mike discuss:

You’ll come away from this episode with some in-depth strategies on how you can program power for youth athletes and also advanced athletes.

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new 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:

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Skill of Strength YouTube

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Join Brett and Mike to learn more about training strategies for mobility and hypermobility.

Mobility is a hot topic these days and for good reason. When you live a sedentary lifestyle as so many are these days, you tend to lose your mobility. This is likely why you see countless systems promising to improve mobility currently being offered in the fitness industry.

But what about individuals who have too much mobility? (Also referred to as hypermobility.) How do you work with clients who are hypermobile and what strategies will yield the best results while keeping them safe?

If you want to learn how to help improve mobility in your clients who need it, this episode is for you. If you’re looking for strategies on how to safely train hypermobile clients who likely need more stability, not mobility, this episode is also for you.

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new 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

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Brett Jones on Instagram

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The most efficient athletes in the world can demonstrate an elegant balance of tension and relaxation.

We see this skill represented in strength training, calisthenics, and several field and court sports.

Some people balance tension and relaxation naturally, while others have to work at it. Regardless of where you are in your athletic journey, learning how to balance tension and relaxation is a vital and worthwhile skill.

Join Mike and Brett and they discuss their in depth knowledge of how to balance both of these skills.

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new 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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In this episode, Brett and Mike give you the simplest way to change and impact movement when you’re working with your clients.

Far too often, we see coaches skip steps in this process and then wonder why their interventions are unsuccessful.

If you’re looking for a simple recipe you can use time and again to change and impact movement, don’t miss this episode. The MED duo give you a step-by-step approach on how to approach movement change in a way that will actually stick.

If you have clients who have mobility restrictions and you want to make a change, you don’t want to miss this.

If you have clients who have excellent mobility, but need more stability, you also don’t want to skip this one.

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new 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

Brett Jones on Facebook

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This episode of The Minimum Effective Dose podcast is all about creating an amazing group training program. Your hosts discuss several topics such as culture, programming, communication and so much more.

Brett and Mike give you valuable insight on how to create a culture in your group training program that fosters continual progress. Plus, we talk brand building and client retention.

If you own a gym or run adult group classes, don’t miss this episode!

Principles of Program Design Group Training eBook

If this topic is interesting to you and you want to learn more about creating or improving your group training program, PPD has a free ebook to help keep your wheels turning.

Learn more on how to create systems that will help you nail down and communicate your offerings. Determine how to lay out your gym and equipment based on what you decide to offer. Get started towards creating a training system that will help your coaches and members warm up, cool down and move up and down along the continuum for exercises. And, of course, we address ways to build and maintain better relationships with your clients.

Tell us where to send your ebook or learn more about the full Principles of Program design course which dives even deeper into program design for group training and individual training.

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new 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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Mike and Brett discuss recent projects they’ve been working on outside of the Minimum Effective Dose podcast. These 2 resources can help you set yourself apart from other strength and conditioning coaches.

If you’re a fitness professional looking to build your career in strength and conditioning, tune in and check out the details linked below.

Brett discusses his latest digital product and e-book called Iron Cardio. This is for you if you want to develop essential skills to safely utilize kettlebells for a unique and effective workout. Upgrade Your Cardio And Muscular Endurance with this 4-part must-have instructional!

Learn more about Iron Cardio here.

You’ll also hear Mike give an over on an educational course he put together with his colleague, Eric D’agati, called Principles of Program Design. The Principles of Program Design course was designed to help you develop systems to ensure the training programs you use with your clients are effective, efficient, safe, scalable and repeatable. You’ll come away from this course with systems (including specific checklists) to help you succeed in this industry by helping your clients reach their health, fitness and performance goals.

Learn more about Principles of Program Design here.

If you want to know more about these courses above and how they can help you build your skills to improve your own training and the way you work with clients, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new 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

Brett Jones on Facebook

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This episode is part two of a two-part series on digging deeper into the Turkish Get Up.

If you’re interested in learn more about the TGU to learn more for your own training purposes or to help you better coach your clients, don’t miss this episode and the previous episode (Part 1 of Digging Deeper into the Turkish Get Up) where we started the conversation.

In part 2, Brett and Mike cover:

If your goal is to learn as much as possible about the Turkish Get Up, don’t miss this episode and the previous TGU episode where you’ll gain tips from coaches who have over 35 years of combined knowledge teaching kettlebells to clients, members and other coaches.

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new 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

Brett Jones on Facebook

Please make sure to share the episodes that motivate you and move you in the right direction.

This episode is part one of a two-part series on the Turkish Get Up. If you’re interested in digging deeper into the Turkish Get Up to learn more for your own training purposes or to help you better coach your clients, don’t miss this one.

The MED duo, Brett and Mike,  discuss everything from…

In this two-part series, you will gain tips from coaches who have over 35 years of combined knowledge teaching kettlebells to clients, members and other coaches.

If your goal is to learn as much as possible about the Turkish Get Up, you don’t want to miss this episode and the follow up TGU episode. 

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new 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

Brett Jones on Facebook

Please make sure to share the episodes that motivate you and move you in the right direction.