The Strength Coach Podcast

Are you prioritizing specific exercises over actual athletic outcomes? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with legendary coach Mike Boyle to discuss the surprising return of single leg cleans and the ongoing debate surrounding spinal health and flexion.

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We kick things off with Pete Dupuis from Business for Unicorns, who shares why your marketing might be failing because you are asking the wrong questions. Learn how to hunt for clarity rather than compliments to truly understand what your clients value and how to remove friction points in your fitness business.

The main conversation focuses on Coach Boyle's recent shift back to unilateral Olympic lifting. He explains how single leg cleans are helping athletes hit personal bests in sprinting and vertical jumps, even for those later in their careers. You will hear about the evolution of his training philosophy and why he believes adding a stability component does not have to detract from strength gains.

We also dive deep into the recent flexion debate featuring Dr. Stuart McGill. Coach Boyle explores the nuances of spine health, the smoking analogy for repeated flexion, and why trunk stability should be the happy medium between flexion and extension. From loading parameters to the benefits of hollow holds over traditional crunches, this episode is packed with actionable advice for any strength coach or personal trainer.

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Chapters

0:00 Intro and Perform Better Summits

3:10 Marketing Insights with Pete Dupuis

7:45 Coach Boyle on Visual Presentation and Growth

11:15 Why Single Leg Cleans are Making a Comeback

15:30 Speed Improvements and Unilateral Power

19:00 Loading Strategies for Single Leg Olympic Lifts

22:45 The Flexion Debate: Insights from Stuart McGill

26:15 Spine Health and Training for Longevity

29:45 Core Training: Isometric Holds vs Crunches

32:06 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

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Ever wondered how to design effective group training programs for adults that actually get results while keeping everyone safe? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with Jess Tollman from Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning to pull back the curtain on the MBSC model for adult fitness. Whether you are a trainer, coach, or gym owner, this deep dive provides a blueprint for managing the unique challenges of the general population.

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Jess explains why programming for adults is often more complex than training elite athletes. You will learn about the results of a massive survey of over 350 clients that reveals what truly keeps people coming back to the gym: it is less about the beach body and more about longevity, injury prevention, and community. The conversation covers how to organize a full year of training into repeatable blocks and why the same but different approach is the key to long term retention.

You will also get a masterclass in exercise categorization. Jess breaks down how to use ground based assessments and standing screens to evaluate new clients in real time without disrupting the flow of a group class. From interval conditioning strategies to experimenting with new landmine variations, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can implement in your facility today.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro and Perform Better Special Offers

3:15 Introducing Jess Tollman and the MBSC Method

6:45 Why Adult Programming is a Unique Challenge

11:30 Survey Results: What Adult Clients Really Want

16:00 Learning to Speak Client for Better Buy-In

20:15 Structuring the Training Year into 12-Week Blocks

25:30 The Concept of Same But Different Progressions

29:45 Core Principles: Simple, Smart, and Safe

34:00 Using the Big Four and Core Framework

39:15 Flexibility and Lateralization for Injured Clients

43:45 Empowering Clients to Own Their Progressions

47:30 Ground-Based Assessments: Floor Slides and Leg Lowers

52:15 Standing Screens: Cat Cow and Ankle Mobility

56:45 Pattern Practice: Squat and Lunge Assessments

1:01:30 Conditioning for Adults: Why Intervals Rule

1:06:00 New Exercise Innovations at MBSC

1:10:00 MBSC.tv Monthly Program Reviews and Closing

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How do you safely transition an athlete from injury back to max velocity sprinting without risking a re-injury?

In episode 441 of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into the art of progression and regression with legendary coach Mike Boyle. We explore why managing speed is often the trickiest part of rehab and how to use specific tools to bridge the gap between slow movements and explosive performance.

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In this episode, host Anthony Renna sits down with Mike Boyle to discuss the nuances of returning to play. You will learn about using sleds to create a speed governor for hamstring rehab and how the bike can maintain neurological turnover for athletes with ankle injuries. We also tackle the psychological side of rehab through category substitution, ensuring injured athletes stay integrated with their teams.

Beyond rehab, Mike shares his current experiments at MBSC regarding isometric training. We discuss the difference between yielding and overcoming isometrics and how he is using a new strap system to develop rate of force development. 

Additionally, Pete Dupuis joins the show for a Business for Unicorns Power Play to discuss the dangers of outgrowing your capacity and how to protect your standards as your gym grows.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro and Perform Better Special Offers

2:45 Business for Unicorns: Outgrowing Your Capacity

6:12 Coaches Corner: Progressing Rehab to Speed Training

9:30 Using Sleds to Manage Load and Velocity

12:15 Maintaining Leg Turnover with Bike Sprints

14:50 Category Substitution and Training Around Injuries

17:30 Core Exercise Variations for Specific Injuries

19:45 Training the Weekend Warrior vs. The Pro Athlete

22:30 Lifelong Patient Syndrome and Making Smart Decisions

26:15 Isometric Experiments and Rate of Force Development

29:45 Overcoming vs. Yielding Isometrics at MBSC

32:30 Implementing Isos into Every Major Movement Pattern

35:15 Final Thoughts and Hockey Camp Stories

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Welcome to Episode 440 of the Strength Coach Podcast! 

Are you actually training for results, or are you just going through the motions in the gym? Join host Anthony Renna and renowned coach Mike Boyle as they break down the latest trends in the fitness industry and share actionable advice for trainers, physical therapists, and gym owners.

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In this episode, we kick things off with Pete Dupuis from Business for Unicorns. Pete shares a critical warning for gym owners: you might be spending too much emotional bandwidth on your most difficult clients while neglecting the ones who actually drive your business forward. Learn how to identify your amplifiers versus your anchors and shift your focus to the top 20 percent of your clientele to build a business you love.

Next, we head into the Coaches Corner with Mike Boyle. Mike addresses a controversial social media trend regarding thoracic mobility and rotary strength. He explains why comparing a warm up drill to a heavy strength exercise is a false equivalence and how to navigate the often-misleading world of internet coaching. We also discuss shoulder health, exercise selection for longevity, and whether we should treat shoulder protocols with the same rigidity as knee rehab.

Finally, we explore the concept of training for results rather than just training to train. Mike shares his thoughts on the evolution of tempo, the history of using metronomes in the weight room, and why isometrics might be the key to maintaining joint and tendon health as we age.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro and Perform Better Updates

2:15 Business for Unicorns: Stop Chasing the Wrong Clients

6:35 Thoracic Mobility vs Rotary Strength Debates

11:50 The Problem with Internet Coach Comparisons

15:10 Vinnie Toledo and Healthy Shoulder Progressions

19:25 Setting Standards for Shoulder Mobility

23:40 Training for Results vs Training to Train

27:15 The History of Tempo and Metronomes in the Gym

30:45 Isometrics for Joint and Tendon Health

33:11 Outro

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Aren’t you tired of the internet expert culture? We need more real-world coaching insights from the trenches and less influencer garbage.

In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into why force matters more than load and how survivorship bias might be skewing your training philosophy. Join Anthony Renna and legendary coach Mike Boyle as they break down the science and soul of modern strength and conditioning.

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This episode covers a wide range of essential topics for fitness professionals, starting with the Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play segment and Mark Fisher’s expert advice on managing staff performance. You will learn the three pillars of a successful gym team: regular one-on-ones, consistent service audits, and structured staff development. If you have ever felt frustrated with how your team is executing your vision, these systems will help you course-correct and build a better culture.

Coach Mike Boyle discusses the recent backlash from his viral clips and the difference between training for likes versus training for results.

We explore the technical side of force plates, the reality of injuries in powerlifting, and why single-leg training remains a superior choice for long-term health.

Coach Boyle shares personal stories from his early career, including the mistakes he made as a business owner and how he navigated the cliffs and fog of the industry to build MBSC into what it is today.

Whether you are a personal trainer, a gym owner, or a strength coach, this episode provides the context you need to train smarter and safer.

Chapters

0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

2:30 Perform Better Education and Events

5:00 Business for Unicorns: Improving Staff Performance

8:15 The Importance of Regular One-on-Ones

11:00 Auditing Your Training Standards

14:00 Creating a Culture of Staff Development

17:30 Coach Boyle on Internet Culture and Education

21:00 Force vs Load: The Science of Impact

24:30 Understanding Survivorship Bias in Fitness

28:00 Lessons from Coach Boyle’s Powerlifting Days

31:30 Single Leg Training: Balance and Assistance

34:45 Scaling Training for Different Audiences

37:15 Navigating the Cliff: Business Lessons and Growth

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Is the back squat actually holding your adult clients back from their best results?

In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, legendary coach Mike Boyle dives deep into why he considers certain staple exercises to be the biggest mistakes in adult fitness programming.

Join host Anthony Renna as he explores the controversial takes that have kept Coach Boyle at the forefront of the industry for decades.

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In this episode, we break down the death of the back squat and why unilateral training is often the superior choice for longevity and athletic performance. Mike shares his list of the dumbest exercises for adults, including his thoughts on RDLs, hip thrusts, and the hidden dangers of sprinting for the average gym-goer. Pete Dupuis from Business for Unicorns to discuss a common pitfall for gym owners: confusing client attendance with true retention.

Whether you are a personal trainer, strength coach, or gym owner, this conversation offers a masterclass in training philosophy and business strategy. Learn how to navigate the modern world of social media education while staying true to functional training principles that actually work.

Chapters

0:00 Intro and Sponsor Updates

3:12 Retention vs Attendance with Pete Dupuis

6:28 Mike Boyle on the Back Squat Debate

9:45 Why Goblet Squats and Single Leg Training Win

13:30 Ranking the Dumbest Exercises for Adults

17:15 The Risks of Sprinting for Joe from Accounting

21:40 Success in 2026 Writing Speaking and Social Media

25:50 Dealing with Instagram Trolls and Criticism

28:15 Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap Up

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Stop guessing about your adult clients fitness and start prioritizing what actually matters for longevity. In this episode, legendary coach Mike Boyle breaks down why VO2 Max training is no longer optional and how to integrate it without sacrificing strength gains. It is time to move past the performative antics and focus on the actual science of health span.

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We dive deep into the essential shift toward cardiovascular health for the aging population. Coach Boyle explains how to use Maximal Aerobic Speed (MAS) to prescribe precise intervals that actually move the needle on fitness. We also tackle the technical side of movement, specifically why the industry might be over-complicating regressions like the half-kneeling position when standing might actually be the better starting point for most adults.

The conversation shifts to the eternal debate of the trap bar deadlift versus the squat. Is it just semantics, or does the distinction change how we check the bilateral strength box? Finally, we address the rise of performative coaching culture in collegiate sports. From removing light dumbbells to choreographed game day lifts, Boyle pulls no punches on why these antics are turning strength coaches into court jesters and what professional training should really look like.

Chapters

0:00 Intro and Perform Better Updates 

3:15 Training Adult Clients for Longevity 

7:45 VO2 Max and Cardiovascular Health 

11:20 Programming Intervals with MAS 

15:00 The Reality of the Norwegian 4x4 

9:15 Half-Kneeling vs Standing Power Training 

22:45 Defining the Deadlift and Trap Bar Nuance 

26:30 The Problem with Performative Coaching 

29:15 Final Thoughts and Hockey Talk

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In this episode of The Strength Coach Podcast, Mark Fisher joins host Anthony Renna to break down how artificial intelligence is changing the way smart gym owners operate their businesses. From saving hours every week to improving decision making and marketing execution, Mark explains how even small technical shifts can create massive material gains over the course of a year.

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Mark Fisher, co-founder of Business for Unicorns, shares how top fitness professionals are using AI tools to work smarter, not harder. While AI may feel overhyped in the short term, Mark explains why it is still one of the most powerful tools gym owners can adopt to create long-term growth.

In this conversation, Mark and Anthony explore practical ways gym owners can use AI today. From generating marketing first drafts to analyzing complex financial statements and insurance paperwork, AI can function like a pocket expert that helps business owners troubleshoot problems faster and make more informed decisions.

Beyond the technology, the discussion also highlights the timeless fundamentals of building a great fitness business. Mark explains why visiting other gyms is still one of the most powerful learning tools available and why successful multi-location owners tend to focus on operational excellence rather than flashy marketing tactics.

Whether you are a solo personal trainer or running multiple gym locations, this episode delivers practical insights on leveraging technology while staying grounded in the fundamentals of great coaching and business leadership.

KEY TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

-Why AI might feel overhyped but still delivers long-term business advantages
-Practical ways gym owners can use AI for marketing and operations
-The difference between automation, delegation, and artificial intelligence
-Using AI to analyze financial documents and complex business systems
-Why visiting other gyms is still one of the best learning strategies
-The realities of scaling to multiple gym locations

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro and the Truth About AI for Gym Owners
3:45 The Power of In-Person Connections and Gym Visits
8:15 Why Networking Still Beats Digital Bits
12:30 Automations vs Delegations vs AI
16:10 Using AI for First Drafts and Marketing
20:45 ChatGPT vs Claude for Fitness Professionals
24:20 AI as a Strategy Analysis Tool
28:50 Personal AI Use Cases for Health and Finance
32:15 Troubleshooting Your Life with a Pocket Expert
36:40 Budgeting for AI and Choosing Your Models
40:20 Synthesizing Data and Summarizing Systems
44:10 Scaling to Multiple Locations The Boring Basics
48:30 Lessons from Closing a Gym Location
51:45 Conclusion and Resources

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ARE YOU A FOLLOWER OR A LEADER IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY? 

In this episode of The Strength Coach Podcast, legendary coach Mike Boyle joins Anthony Renna to dive deep into why being evidence-based might be holding you back and why Zone 2 Cardio is currently the most overrated trend online. We explore the balance between scientific research and real-world coaching experience to help you become a better trainer, therapist, or business owner.

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Coach Boyle shares his take on the limitations of the evidence-based crowd and explains why innovation often happens in the gym long before the studies are published. We also discuss the practical use of isometrics and how a simple belt strap can transform your summer programming for athletes and general population clients alike. Plus, Mark Fisher from Business for Unicorns joins us to talk about marketing for gym owners who are struggling with stalled growth.

KEY TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

-Why Zone 2 is the overrated darling of the internet

-The difference between being evidence-based and being a follower

-Marketing strategies for gym owners and the importance of a time audit

-Programming isometrics using the Zero RM ISO belt strap

- News on the MBSC Spring Seminar and hockey performance insights

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro and Perform Better Updates

3:20 Fitness Business Power Play: Stalled Growth

7:15 MBSC Spring Seminar and BU Hockey Talk

11:45 Why Zone 2 Cardio is the Darling of the Internet

16:00 The Truth About Being Evidence-Based

21:30 Innovation vs Following the Research

26:10 Rethinking Squats and Unilateral Training

30:00 How to Properly Read and Filter Research

34:20 Using the Zero RM ISO Belt Strap

37:45 Programming Yielding and Overcoming Isometrics

39:58 Conclusion

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Episode 434 of the Strength Coach Podcast, “Becoming the Unshakeable Female Athlete” is out.

Female athletes face a significantly higher risk of ACL tears compared to their male counterparts, but physiological differences are only part of the story.

In this episode, we explore the shocking training gap that leaves young women vulnerable to injury and discuss actionable strategies to keep them safe on the field.

Discover how to shift the focus from early specialization to long-term athletic development and build unshakable confidence.

Welcome to Episode 434 of the Strength Coach Podcast with your host Anthony Renna.

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Today we are joined by Justin Kegley, performance coach and founder of Movement Fitness.

Justin recently released his new book “Becoming the Unshakable Female Athlete”, available in dedicated versions for both parents and athletes. 

We dive deep into why female athletes are still seeing a rise in ACL injuries. We examine physiological factors like the Q-angle and joint laxity, combined with the heavy loads of modern club sports.

Shockingly, while 50 percent of male varsity athletes are required to strength train, only 9 percent of female athletes have the same requirement. We discuss how neuromuscular training can close this gap, maximize performance, and dramatically reduce injury risk.

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