The Strength Coach Podcast

By Anthony Renna

The Strength Coach Podcast is one of the longest running (since 2007) Strength & Conditioning and Fitness podcasts. Episodes alternate between Coach Michael Boyle and top industry Strength Coaches... more

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Number 1: Are Your Programs More Complicated Than They Need To Be? with Mike Boyle
Are you making your strength programs more complicated than they need to be? In this episode, we dive into why the best training programs often look remarkably similar and how to stop over-engineering your fitness business and your athletes' workouts. Join host Anthony Renna and legendary coach Michael Boyle for Episode 449 of the Strength Coach Podcast. This week, we explore the nuances of high-level performance training and gym management. We kick things off with Mark Fisher from Business for Unicorns, who discusses why having too many systems can actually stall your business growth. Learn how to audit your standard operating procedures to ensure your team can actually execute them with excellence. BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM Check out the HUGE Summer Sale at Perform Better- Up to 50% off select items!! https://www.PerformBetter.com Coach Boyle expands on his recent viral insight: if your athletes are healthy, their programs should look almost identical. We discuss the 80/20 rule of training, the importance of injury prevention, and the evolution from being a cook following a recipe to a chef creating your own. We also talk about the danger of creating program soup by throwing too many random ideas into a single training block. We also take a deep dive into cardiovascular training. If you are still using the 220 minus age formula to find your max heart rate, you might be leaving progress on the table. Coach Boyle shares his personal data on heart rate training at age 67 and explains how to safely implement interval protocols like 10/20 tempos without overshooting the target or causing unnecessary fatigue. Whether you are a strength coach, personal trainer, or gym owner, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you simplify your approach and get better results for your clients. Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom? Here are some FREE biz-building resources from our friends at Business for Unicorns (https://businessforunicorns.com): Get the Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE- https://go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-marketing-book Book a free 10-minute intro call HERE https://go.businessforunicorns.com/brainstorm Follow BFU on Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/businessforunicorns/ Subscribe to Mark Fisher’s channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/markfisherhumanbeing CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro and Perform Better Summer Sale 3:15 Business for Unicorns: The Danger of Too Many Systems 6:45 Auditing Your Gym Systems with Mark Fisher 9:30 Why Healthy Programs Look Remarkably Similar 13:15 The Chef vs. The Cook: Developing Your Training Recipe 16:45 Avoiding the Trap of Program Hopping and Shit Soup 20:00 Injury Trends and Being Introspective as a Coach 23:15 Rethinking and Learning with Adam Grant Principles 26:30 Why 220 Minus Age is a Flawed Max Heart Rate Formula 29:45 Using Heart Rate Monitors for Real-Time Data 33:00 Safe Interval Training and 10/20 Tempo Protocols 35:45 Comparing Equipment: Assault, Rogue, and Airdyne Bikes 36:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Visit StrengthCoach.com to try the world's best coaching forum for free and check out Perform Better for the biggest sale of the year. If you enjoyed this episode, please like the video and subscribe for more expert coaching insights! Check out the HUGE Summer Sale at Perform Better- Up to 50% off select items!! https://www.PerformBetter.com
August 25, 202637min
Number 2: Exercise as Medicine: Training for Health & Longevity with Kevin Carr
Are we living longer but feeling sicker? Join host Anthony Renna and industry expert Kevin Carr as they dive into the critical gap between lifespan and health span. Learn how to bridge this divide with practical, movement-based strategies that turn exercise into long-term medicine for your clients. ———————————————————————————————— BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM Check out the HUGE Summer Sale at Perform Better- Up to 50% off select items!! https://www.PerformBetter.com ———————————————————————————————— In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, Kevin Carr joins us to discuss his latest book, Prescribing Movement as Medicine. We explore why the modern population is struggling with chronic disease despite having more fitness information and tracking devices than ever before. Kevin shares the Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC) approach to keeping adult clients consistent, motivated, and physically resilient as they navigate the aging process. We also tackle the trending topics of GLP-1 peptides and hormone replacement therapy, discussing how these medical tools should partner with strength training rather than replace it. From programming power for fall prevention to the simple but profound impact of daily step counts, this conversation is a masterclass for fitness professionals who want to help their clients live better, not just longer. Learn how to transition from being a source of information to a source of true behavioral change. f you enjoyed this episode, please hit the like button and subscribe to the channel for more interviews with top industry experts. Make sure to check out Kevin Carr's new book to help elevate your coaching practice and improve your clients' lives! You can preorder Kevin’s new book, Prescribing Movement as Medicine: The Professional's Guide to Exercise for Health and Longevity- (out September 28) here- https://a.co/d/06hgd17m CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro and the Information Gap in Fitness 3:15 Meet Kevin Carr: Super Trainer and Author 6:40 The Lifespan vs Health Span Dilemma 9:55 Overcoming Barriers to Consistent Exercise 13:20 Why Information Fails Without Good Coaching 16:45 Strategies for Keeping Adults in the Gym 20:10 The Human Connection in the Age of AI 23:30 Real World Impact: Training for Life Independence 26:50 GLP-1, Peptides, and Hormone Replacement Therapy 30:15 Protecting Muscle Mass During Weight Loss 33:40 Programming Power and Strength for Longevity 37:05 The Importance of Walking and Step Count 40:30 Building Sustainable Habits for Older Adults 44:00 Overview of Prescribing Movement as Medicine Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom? Here are some FREE biz-building resources from our friends at Business for Unicorns (https://businessforunicorns.com): Get the Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE- https://go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-marketing-book Get a FREE trial of Leads Engine HERE https://learn.businessforunicorns.com/leads-engine Learn more about the Unicorn Society HERE https://businessforunicorns.com/unicorn-society Follow BFU on Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/businessforunicorns/
September 10, 202648min
Number 3: Revisiting "Functional Training for Sports" with Mike Boyle
Welcome to episode 450 of the Strength Coach Podcast with host Anthony Renna. In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of functional training with legendary coach Mike Boyle as he discusses the upcoming third edition of his landmark book, Functional Training for Sports. Whether you are a professional trainer or an athlete, this conversation offers a masterclass in how training philosophies have shifted over the last two decades. You can Pre-order the New Functional Training for Sports here- https://a.co/d/0eKeRwPO ———————————————————————————————— BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM Check out the HUGE Summer Sale at Perform Better- Up to 50% off select items!! https://www.PerformBetter.com ———————————————————————————————— The core of the episode features an in-depth conversation with Mike Boyle. Mike reflects on how his philosophy has changed since the first edition of his book was released in 2004. He redefines functional training as the application of functional anatomy and discusses why certain trends, like unstable surface training, have largely faded away. We explore the transition from machine-based exercises to a functional continuum that emphasizes unilateral movements and tri-planar activity. Mike also shares his thoughts on why he has moved away from traditional Olympic lifting in many scenarios, favoring trap bar jumps and weighted jumps for explosive power. You will hear about the evolution of core training, the importance of upper body pulling for shoulder health, and why agility training should be less about choreographed drills and more about sport-specific chaos. Mark Fisher from Business for Unicorns, shares a vital productivity tool for gym owners and trainers: time blocking. Mark explains how to move from reactive mode to proactive growth by protecting your schedule for high-priority tasks. If you have ever felt like you are just putting out fires all day, this segment provides a roadmap to reclaiming your time and focus to build a business and life you love. Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom? Here are some FREE biz-building resources from our friends at Business for Unicorns (https://businessforunicorns.com): Get the Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE- https://go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-marketing-book Get a FREE trial of Leads Engine HERE https://learn.businessforunicorns.com/leads-engine Learn more about the Unicorn Society HERE https://businessforunicorns.com/unicorn-society Follow BFU on Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/businessforunicorns/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro and Sponsor Message 2:15 Business for Unicorns with Mark Fisher 5:30 The Importance of Time Blocking 9:45 Interview with Coach Mike Boyle 12:30 Defining Functional Training Today 16:00 Evolution of Training Implements 20:15 Unilateral Training and Injury Prevention 24:00 Rethinking Agility and Speed Drills 29:30 Weighted Jumps vs Olympic Lifting 33:00 Core Training and Functional Anatomy 37:54 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Pre-order the new edition of Functional Training for Sports and level up your coaching knowledge here- https://a.co/d/0eKeRwPO
September 05, 202638min
Number 4: Mike Boyle on Getting Fast & Getting Strong- How Hard Can It Be?
Is getting your athletes stronger and faster as simple as so many coaches and trainers on the internet make it seem? Coach Mike Boyle joins us to pull back the curtain on the realities of elite performance training and why progress eventually hits a wall. Discover why the secret to speed might not be found in the weight room alone. BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM Check out the HUGE Summer Sale at Perform Better- Up to 50% off select items!! Also, the last of the Functional Training Summits is coming up in Providence Aug 20-22 Bring your whole team for $849 or “Bring a Friend for Free” deal at https://www.PerformBetter.com In Episode 448 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with legendary coach Mike Boyle to revisit the evolution of his speed and strength philosophies. They dive deep into the concept of latent development and why athletes often see massive gains in their early years only to struggle for every inch and millisecond later on. Coach Boyle shares personal insights from training his own son and college athletes, highlighting the difference between high responders and those who have to claw for every bit of progress. We also explore the relationship between relative strength and top-end speed, questioning the long-held belief that a bigger squat always equals a faster sprint. The conversation covers the importance of unilateral training, the role of neural efficiency, and the harsh reality of injury reduction in competitive sports. Plus, Mark Fisher from Business for Unicorns joins us to share a powerful tip on using client names to drive retention and build a community where every member feels seen. Key topics covered in this episode: -The myth of linear athletic progression -Why some athletes respond better to training than others -The impact of unilateral strength on performance -Real talk on injury reduction vs prevention Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom? Here are some FREE biz-building resources from our friends at Business for Unicorns (https://businessforunicorns.com): Get the Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE- https://go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-marketing-book Book a free 10-minute intro call HERE https://go.businessforunicorns.com/brainstorm Follow BFU on Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/businessforunicorns/ Subscribe to Mark Fisher’s channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/markfisherhumanbeing CHAPTERS 1:05 Introduction to Episode 448 2:15 Perform Better Summer Sale and Events 4:40 Business for Unicorns Power Play with Mark Fisher 7:15 The Power of Using Client Names 10:45 Coach Boyle on Speed and Strength Philosophy 14:30 Why Athletic Progression is Not Linear 18:15 Understanding Responders vs Non-Responders 22:50 Does More Strength Always Mean More Speed 27:40 Neural Efficiency and the Mystery of Elite Athletes 31:20 Task Specificity and Specialized Training Goals 35:45 The Reality of Injury Reduction and Coaching Fear 40:10 Evolution of Strength Training and Unilateral Work 43:28 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts If you enjoyed this deep dive into strength and conditioning, make sure to subscribe for more expert interviews and training insights. Head over to StrengthCoach.com to start your seven day free trial today and join the community.
August 01, 202644min
Number 5: Fitness Myths and The Kitchen Sink with Dr. Mike T Nelson
Brought to you by PerformBetter.com The Holiday Sale is on- Up to 40% off Items Until New Years! Highlights of Episode 326 Naamly "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" SegmentBuild Lasting Relationships Through Personalized Communication Dr. Mike T Nelson, research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility and heart rate variability, creator of the Flex Diet Certification We spoke about: Metabolic Flexibility Physiologic flexibility Do Cals Matter? Cals in vs Cals Out Protein Collagen Protein Creatine and caffeine Recovery Methods- Sauna & Cold Immersion Intermittent Fasting Nasal Breathing Electrolytes What else is there? The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle We spoke about: Breathing Drills in the Winter 2021-2022 Adult program How will the new turf change Programming at MBSC Teaching the Hang Clean Partner Offer from AG1 by Athletic Greens Subscribe and get a 1 year supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel packs and 20% off The KISS Marketing "Business Secrets for Gym Owners" Segment with Vince Gabriele Vince discusses continues his 2 part series called “The 4 Things we did to sellout our athlete program…before it even started.” If you need some help with your marketing head over to www.kissmarketing.net to book a FREE coaching call with Will “The Tech Nerd” Matheson…Also known as…Vince Gabriele’s secret marketing weapon. The Tech Nerd will take a look at your current marketing plan and give you some real time profit boosting advice…so you can stop stressing about your marketing and start seeing more money in your checking account. The Fit to Speak Segment with Jenny Rearick Jenny is on to take you through "Three communication lessons she learned this year and tell you how you can apply them in your own life." Fit to Speak is where Great Coaches Go to be Great Speakers. Get the PDF that details the skills and steps Jenny spoke about here Partner Offer from Audible- Get a Free Credit Your 30-day trial comes with 1 credit (2 credits for Prime members), good for any premium selection titles you like—yours to keep. About "Be Like the Best" During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession. This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following. After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession. As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success. Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info Thanks for Listening!
December 23, 20211h 42min