The Robbie Bourke Podcast

By Robbie BourkeMedicine Health & Fitness Education

The Robbie Bourke Podcast episodes

March 16, 2014 Episode 42: Work Capacity Templates
On this episode I talk about some of the templates that I have used to develop work capacity.

Show Notes can be found here.

Enjoy.

Stay Strong,

RB
43 min
March 07, 2014 Episode 41: Interview with Mike Boyle
This Episodes Guest is Coach Mike Boyle.

Mike Boyle is the Co-Founder of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, which has been voted the number 1 gym in America by Mens Health for the past number of years.

Mike is currently the head strength and conditioning coach to the Boston Red Sox, and the US Womens Ice Hockey team.

Mike is one of the most sought out experts in the field of strength and conditioning. He has released many DVD products, and has authored three books, Functional Training for Sports, Designing Strength Training Programs and Facilities, and Advances in Functional Training.

You can read Mikes full bio here.
On this episode Mike and I talk about many topics including - Mikes upcoming seminar in Dublin on March 29, Mikes thoughts on the Postural Restoration Institute, breathing, and many other topics.
Hope you guys enjoy the show.

Stay Strong,

RB

Ps. There are still some tickets left for Mikes seminar in Dublin on March 29 - Click here to book your place if you still have not booked yet.
1 hr 14 min
February 27, 2014 Episode 40: Interview with TS Wiley
This episodes guest is TS Wiley.

TS Wiley is author of "Light Outs", one of my favorite books.

On this show myself and TS discussed how optimizing Circadian Rhythms are critical to health and wellness.

This was a great show, definitely one of my favorites.

Enjoy.

Stay Strong,RB
1 hr 23 min
February 14, 2014 Episode 39: Program Design, Periodization, and the Athletic Development Hierarchy
Show Notes - Click here.

Enjoy.

Stay Strong,

RB
37 min
February 09, 2014 Episode 38: Functional Medicine
This episode I talk about how the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) course is a great introductory course for those looking to get into Functional Medicine.

Enjoy!
Stay Strong,
RB
30 min
January 24, 2014 Episode 37: Athletic Development Hierarchy and Performance Testing
Just me again on this episode.

This time I just talked about the athletic development hierarchy that I adapted from Al Vermeil. I also spoke about objective markers and baselines (Testing) of each quality and bio-motor oh the hierarchy.

Enjoy.

Stay Strong,RB

36 min
January 10, 2014 Episode 36: My take on the Essentials for a Happy, Healthy and Fulfilled Life
On this episode it is just me talking for the hour and a bit on the following areas:

Fetal DevelopmentPreconception HealthNutritionCircadian RhythmsEnvironmental ToxinsMental, Emotional, Spiritual HealthExercise
I hope I made some sense.
I am trying to convey what I currently believe to be essential area's to optimize to be able to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilled life.

Stay Strong,
RB

1 hr 9 min
November 29, 2013 Episode 35: An Interview with Mike Robertson
This episodes guest is Mike Robertson.
Mike is a strength and conditioning coach based out of Indianapolis in the US. He is also the co-founder of Indianapolis Fitness And Sports Training (IFAST).
On this episode Mike and I discussed many topics including, Mikes background, Mikes take on assessment and corrective exercise, and how Mike has incorporated corrective strategies from the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) into his program design.
Hope you guys enjoy the show!
Stay Strong,RB
48 min
October 02, 2013 Episode 34: An Interview with Gray Cook
This Episodes Guest is Gray Cook.
Gray Cook is the co-creator of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), and the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).
On this episode I wanted Gray to address and answer a lot of the criticisms (that are base of false assumptions mainly) about the Functional Movement Screen.
This was a really great interview,
Hope you guys enjoy the show.
Stay Strong,
RB
1 hr 24 min
October 02, 2013 Episode 33: An Interview with Al Vermeil
This Episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Legend Al Vermeil.
Coach Vermeil is the only Strength and Conditioning Coach to have won World Championship rings from both the NFL and NBA. He is also the only Strength and Conditioning Coach who has been in the NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball.
On this episode Coach Vermeil shared a lot of his knowledge and wisdom on many areas of strength and conditioning and coaching.
Hope you guys enjoy the show.
Stay Strong,RB
Show Notes:
Here is a video of Al's Son Lance executing a Power and Hang Snatch.
This is the video that Al mention's in our interview:
1 hr 31 min