The Strength Coach Podcast

Are you ready to challenge your coaching biases and level up your fitness business?

In episode 453 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with industry legend Mike Boyle to discuss the evolving landscape of strength and conditioning. From the halls of Springfield College to the business-heavy Alloy Summit, this episode covers everything from functional anatomy to the psychology of pricing.

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We kick things off with a deep dive into the business side of fitness. Mark Fisher joins the show for the Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play segment focused on the often-emotional topic of pricing. He shares specific revenue benchmarks for different training models and introduces the Raise Your Rates Playbook to help gym owners charge what they are worth.

The heart of the episode features Coach Mike Boyle reflecting on his recent speaking engagements. Mike addresses the persistent pushback against unilateral training and explains why a deep understanding of functional anatomy is non-negotiable for modern coaches.

He shares insights on how the quadriceps and hamstrings actually function during athletic movement versus how they are taught in textbooks. We also explore the importance of being an intentional listener, even when you disagree with the source, to foster professional growth and better coaching results.

Whether you are interested in the technical side of sprinting and plyometrics or the operational side of running a small group personal training facility, there is something here for every fitness professional. Learn why admitting you were wrong is a coaching superpower and how to build a coaching tree that lasts for decades.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro and The Value of Relationships

3:15 Gym Business Power Play with Mark Fisher

6:45 Pricing Strategies and Raising Your Rates

11:00 Coach Mike Boyle on Recent Lectures

15:30 Defining Functional Training for Athletes

20:00 The Bilateral vs Unilateral Training Debate

24:15 Applying Functional Anatomy to Movement

29:00 Evolution of Fitness Internships and Coaching Trees

33:45 Training Adults for Longevity at Alloy

38:15 The Importance of Open Mindedness in Coaching

41:30 Outro and Upcoming Seminars

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Are you accidentally scaring away potential clients before they even finish their first session? Many fitness businesses focus heavily on initial evaluations and data-driven testing, but Coach Mike Boyle argues that getting people comfortable in your space is far more important than any metric you can collect.

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In Episode 452 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with legendary coach Mike Boyle to discuss why training should almost always take precedence over testing for adult populations. We explore how to reduce the intimidation factor for new members, the vital role of soft skills in coaching, and why the heaviest weight in the gym is often the front door.

Finally, the conversation shifts to high-performance athletics. We tackle in-season training strategies, discussing the recent trends of removing testing in professional sports like the NHL and how to keep athletes consistent throughout a long season without causing performance-draining soreness.

Pete Dupuis also joins the show for a Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power play. He shares a unique perspective on how to get more buy-in from your team by investing in their long-term career goals rather than just extracting productivity. If you want a team that stays, you need to learn how to help them grow beyond their current roles.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro and 19 Years of the Strength Coach Podcast

2:05 Perform Better Sponsorship and Equipment Deals

4:15 Pete Dupuis on Investing in Your Staff for Better Buy-In

7:30 Creating a Gym Culture Where Employees Thrive

9:45 Coach Mike Boyle on 45 Years of Coaching Lessons

13:10 Why Testing Can Be a Bad Sales Technique

16:50 Prioritizing Client Comfort and the First Impression

20:30 Managing New Clients in a Small Group Setting

24:15 The Role of Soft Skills in Professional Coaching

27:50 One-on-One Assessments vs Group Evaluations

31:15 Why Pro Sports Still Need Fitness Testing

35:00 In-Season Training Strategies and Rep Ranges

38:20 Maintaining Consistency Without Creating Soreness

39:14 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Are we failing our young athletes by confusing early growth spurts with actual talent? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into the systemic issues facing youth sports in America and why the early puberty Olympics might be ruining long-term development.

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Host Anthony Renna is joined by legendary coach Mike Boyle and business expert Mark Fisher to discuss everything from high-performance mindsets to the complexities of injury rehabilitation. 

Mark Fisher kicks things off on the Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play by exploring why successful people have a bias for action and how setting the earliest possible deadlines can transform your productivity as a gym owner or trainer.

The heart of the episode focuses on the current state of youth sports and athlete development. Coach Boyle explains why the US system is often working backwards by selecting the biggest and fastest kids rather than the most skilled ones. We take a look at the Norway model, bio-banding, and the dangers of early specialization. Additionally, the conversation covers Scott Livingston’s insights on looking beyond the site of pain to find the true source of an injury, whether you are working with elite Cirque du Soleil performers or deconditioned adult fitness clients.

Whether you are a strength coach, personal trainer, or physical therapist, this episode provides a roadmap for balancing smart, safe training with effective loading. 

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro and Perform Better Summer Summit

2:15 Business for Unicorns: Bias for Action with Mark Fisher

5:30 High Performers and the Earliest Possible Deadline

8:45 Coach Mike Boyle on Youth Sport Maturation vs Skill

12:10 The Early Puberty Olympics and Identifying Talent

15:40 Lessons from European Soccer and Bio-Banding

19:15 The US Youth Sports Problem and Specialization

23:00 Norways Success: Keeping Kids in the Game Longer

26:45 The Knee Was Never the Story: Lessons from Scott Livingston

30:15 Intersection of Stupid and Cautious Training

34:00 Does Posture Still Matter in Modern Fitness

36:30 Uncovering Hidden Injury Histories in Adult Clients

37:59 Outro

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Are you looking to elevate your coaching game and refine your gym management strategy? In episode 446 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna and legendary coach Mike Boyle dive into the essential elements of athlete conditioning, the true definition of gym culture, and why focusing on your core strengths is the key to long term business success.

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This episode kicks off with a deep dive into multi directional conditioning. Coach Boyle explains why moving beyond simple sagittal plane running is vital for sport readiness and how locomotion drills like shuffles and karaoke prepare the body better than traditional sprints. 

The conversation shifts to the often misunderstood topic of gym culture. Coach Boyle shares his philosophy that culture is simply what you allow to happen. From managing music choices to enforcing dress codes like the famous no tank tops rule, learn how every small decision shapes the environment for your clients. We also explore the reality of recovery modalities, comparing high tech tools like Normatec to the fundamental power of sleep, nutrition, and massage.

You will also hear a special segment from Mark Fisher of Business for Unicorns on the power of hiring fractional help to reclaim your time and focus on high value tasks.

Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom?
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Subscribe to Mark Fisher’s channel on YouTube
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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro and Podcast Longevity

2:15 Hiring Fractional Help with Mark Fisher

7:10 StrengthCoach.com and MBSC Updates

10:45 Social Media vs Live Education

13:55 Multi Directional Conditioning Methods

18:20 Safety and Population Specific Training

22:30 Defining Gym Culture and Standards

27:15 Coaching Etiquette and Communication

32:10 The Dress Code Debate and Tank Tops

36:45 Recovery Modalities and Business Logistics

41:00 Sticking to Your Knitting in Business

43:53 End of Episode

Whether you are a strength coach, personal trainer, or gym owner, this episode provides actionable insights to help you build a better business and more resilient athletes.

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Are machines making a regressive comeback in the fitness industry? Join Anthony Renna and legendary coach Mike Boyle as they dive into the truth about facility design, functional training, and why more equipment isn't always better. This episode explores the shift from traditional “Noah’s Ark” weight rooms to modern, functional spaces that prioritize movement over metal.

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In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, Coach Boyle breaks down the logistics of facility design, explaining why saving square footage and money by skipping single-use machines can actually lead to a better-run business. You will learn about the specific machines that Mike actually recommends, the importance of stabilizers, and how to effectively use cable machines to improve longevity and performance.

We also feature a special segment with Pete Dupuis from Business for Unicorns on the power of saying no to growth opportunities to focus on what truly matters. 

Later, the conversation shifts to advanced training techniques, focusing on thoracic rotation, movement patterns, and a deep dive into why the common advice to push through pain is often detrimental to long-term progress. Coach Boyle shares his system for modifying exercises to keep clients moving safely and effectively.

Whether you are a personal trainer, strength coach, physical therapist, or gym owner, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you level up your coaching game and business strategy.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro and Sponsor Highlights

1:40 Machines vs Free Weights Trend

3:08 Business for Unicorns Growth Strategy

6:02 The Noahs Ark Weight Room Concept

8:35 Why Machines are Making a Comeback

10:39 The Only Machines Worth Buying

14:15 Logistics and Facility Flow

17:42 Stabilizers and the Role of Cables

21:32 Thoracic Rotation and Longevity

25:12 Training Progressions and Nick DeMarco

28:10 Why You Should Never Train Through Pain

33:45 Experience in Coaching

36:00 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

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Stop fearing pain and start understanding how your brain processes injury. In this episode, Dr. Tom Walters joins the Strength Coach Podcast to break down the complex world of modern pain science and how to help clients move from hurt to healed. Dr. Walters explains why the old postural-structural-biomechanical model is often outdated and why the biopsychosocial approach is the gold standard for modern rehab.

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We dive deep into the phenomenon of phantom limb pain, the role of neuroplasticity in desensitizing the nervous system, and the importance of using positive language with clients.

Whether you are a strength coach, personal trainer, or physical therapist, you will learn how to navigate the three phases of healing, inflammatory, maturation, and remodeling, to build resilient athletes. Dr. Walters also shares his insights on why there is no such thing as a bad movement, only a lack of capacity, and how to use graded exposure to help clients regain their confidence.

KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:

-Why pain does not always mean tissue damage

-How to use graded exposure to overcome fear of movement

-The impact of sleep, stress, and social connection on recovery

-Programming for low back pain across three distinct phases

-Moving away from the corrective exercise trap

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Rehab Science book:

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Dr. Tom Walters' Website - Rehab Science 

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro and the Nuance of Pain Science

2:15 Sponsor Message: Perform Better

5:10 Meet Dr. Tom Walters of Rehab Science

8:45 The Evolution of Modern Pain Science

12:20 Understanding Pain as a Brain Output

15:55 Biopsychosocial vs Biomechanical Models

19:30 The Role of Psychology in Recovery

23:10 Building Trust and Adherence with Patients

27:45 Neuroplasticity and Desensitizing Pain

31:20 Graded Exposure Techniques for Trainers

35:40 Movement Variability and Posture Myths

39:50 The Three Phases of Tissue Healing

44:15 Practical Rehab for Low Back Pain

48:30 Debunking the Idea of Bad Movements

52:10 Empowering Clients through Education

55:09 Video End

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