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The Strength Coach Podcast is the Official Podcast to Michael Boyle's StrengthCoach.com, the World's Leading Source of Strength & Conditioning Information. Each episode we will speak to Coach Boyle about the latest in Strength & Conditioning, forum hot topics and everything that is happening at StrengthCoach.com- including the latest articles, videos and audio content.

We will also "Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach." We talk to a different Strength Coach from the world of Professional and College sports to get an insight into real world strength training.

This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.

The Strength Coach Podcast Anthony Renna

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The Strength Coach Podcast is the Official Podcast to Michael Boyle's StrengthCoach.com, the World's Leading Source of Strength & Conditioning Information. Each episode we will speak to Coach Boyle about the latest in Strength & Conditioning, forum hot topics and everything that is happening at StrengthCoach.com- including the latest articles, videos and audio content.

We will also "Hit the Gym with the Strength Coach." We talk to a different Strength Coach from the world of Professional and College sports to get an insight into real world strength training.

This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.

    Training for Lifespan and Healthspan with Kevin Carr

    Training for Lifespan and Healthspan with Kevin Carr

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    Highlights of Episode 378 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Kevin Carr, co-owner at MBSC and CFSC, founder of Movement as Medicine

    We spoke about:
    How much time to spend on content
    His lecture at the MBSC Spring Seminar, "5 Fitness Facts That Could Save Your Life" Lifespan vs. Healthspan How can training help both Lifespan and Healthspan What can we do to maintain cognitive health for our clients The important of VO2 Max How to implement the 2-mile bike test to help determine intervals how they are using intervals to improve VO2 max much more  
    The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle
    We spoke about:
    Revisiting Force review of Hunter Eisenhower's articles on Simplifaster what he is learning about force how he is thinking of implementing some new concepts based on this deep dive  
    Check out the MBSC Spring Seminar April 13-14

     
     
    "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly

    Sumit Seth discusses "Asking form Referrals- it's not just about business growth, it's about building community"
    Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. 
    Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle
    BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. Click here to get the Bundle

    About "Be Like the Best"
    During the last 17 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!

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Think & Grow Rich for Gym Owners with Vince Gabriele

    Think & Grow Rich for Gym Owners with Vince Gabriele

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    Highlights of Special Episode 377.5 Vince Gabriele, owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing

    "Think & Grow Rich for Gym Owners with Vince Gabriele"

    We spoke about:

    a recap of his last mastermind- Think and Grow Rich for Gym Owners The 4 voices in your head the Inner Perfectionist Bastard the Inner Brat the Inner Wimp the Inner Caveman Turbulence  Napolean Hill's 5 Most Important Principles How a Clock Timer can help you get over things Clarity Embracing the reality of where you are Defining where you want to go What you need to focus on NOW Much More! Check out the SPF Mastermind Vince made a video explaining what it's all about
     




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    • 49 min
    Creating Content that Educates, Entertains, Positions & Sells with Luka Hocevar

    Creating Content that Educates, Entertains, Positions & Sells with Luka Hocevar

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    Highlights of Episode 377 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Luka Hocevar, founder and co-owner Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance in Seattle, WA

    We spoke about:
    How much time to spend on content
    How creating content can make you a better coach when you do it the right way Creativity is a habit Making it pretty with lighting, angles, cuts, etc. vs. "Just Do It" The value of repurposing Using your social media for local business His lecture at the MBSC Spring Seminar- "Content That Educates, Entertains, Positions, and  Sells" (link to the seminar below)
    much more  
    The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle
    We spoke about:
    Why “it happens in a game” is a bad defense for bad training Charlie Weingroff's lecture on conditioning at MBSC 4 levels of belief  Check out the MBSC Spring Seminar April 13-14

    Check out my special interview with Coach Boyle "40 Mistakes, 40 Years"

     
    "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly

    Sumit Seth discusses "Selling Upgrades- products complementary to your services"
    Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. 
    Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle
    BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. Click here to get the Bundle

    About "Be Like the Best"
    During the last 17 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!

    • 1 hr 36 min
    Chasing Athleticism with Clifton Harski

    Chasing Athleticism with Clifton Harski

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    Highlights of Episode 376 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Clifton Harski, Operations Officer at Pain-free Performance Specialist Certification

    We spoke about:
    Athleticism as it relates to athletes and general population Why just "playing the sport" is not the answer Ignored Athletic Qualities His "BA Progression" Be Able Be Athletic Be Adaptable Movement confidence and movement competence Progression and positions without going down a rabbit hole Example of progressions much more  
    The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle
    We spoke about:
    His article "Don’t get caught Flatfooted" His article "Preparing for the 1 Mile Run" Strength & Conditioning coaches are forgetting about the conditioning part Check out the MBSC Spring Seminar April 13-14

    Check out my special interview with Coach Boyle "40 Mistakes, 40 Years"

     
    "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly

    Sumit Seth discusses "The art of follow-up and communication with both prospects and members"
    Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. 
    Get the Exclusive Naamly Fitness Business Boost Bundle
    BOOST #1 - Checklist: 51 Ways to acquire clients WITHOUT running ads. Use these to Increase your revenue. BOOST #2 - Cheatsheet: 12 Places to look to hire STAR Trainers. Recruiting will no longer be a challenge! BOOST #3 - Guide:9 Secrets to Increase Your Retention.Focus on these to grow consistent profitability. Click here to get the Bundle

    About "Be Like the Best"
    During the last 17 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!

    • 1 hr 26 min
    5 Most Common Traits Among the Most Financially Successful Gyms in America

    5 Most Common Traits Among the Most Financially Successful Gyms in America

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    Highlights of Special Episode 375.5 Vince Gabriele, owner of Gabriele Fitness and founder of Fitness Business University and Kiss Marketing

    "5 Common Traits of the Most Financially Successful Gyms"

    We spoke about:

    What they know about their numbers How they get a leg up with their digital marketing Understanding whether or not multiple locations is a good idea The "line in the sand" when it comes to standards The one thing they all do right away (that you can do right now) Much More! Join Vince for The Most Anticipated Success Event of 2024


    Think And Grow Rich For Gym Owners



    Give us 2 days to grow your cash, maximize your wealth and build a gym people want to buy… even if it’s not for sale


     


    Check out the book: Big Book of Marketing for Gym Owners :

     



     
    Thanks for Listening!

    • 33 min
    Tendons for Trainers with Jake Tuura

    Tendons for Trainers with Jake Tuura

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    Highlights of Episode 375 "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment Jake Tuura, founder, JackedAthlete.com 
     

    We spoke about:
    Tendons vs. Ligaments How do we train tendons As you increase performance, you increase likelihood of injury Can we prevent tendon injuries Is getting stronger the answer to helping tendons Slow for Health, Fast for Performance Protocols and progressions for tendon health An overview of his lecture, "tendons for Trainers" at the MBSC Spring Seminar much more  
    The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle
    We spoke about:
    Why teaching starts are a waste of time Training philosophy- what you like vs. what you have learned Check out the MBSC Spring Seminar April 13-14
     
     
    Check out my special interview with Coach Boyle "40 Mistakes, 40 Years"

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    "Maximizing the Member Experience"  Brought to you by Naamly

    Sumit Seth discusses "The power of systems"
    Naamly is the member experience platform for modern training gyms - It puts all of your communication with your members in one place, allowing you to keep track of that communication, so important for retention. 
    Go to Naamly.com, you can schedule a demo to get a feel for what it’s about. 
    Use referral code StrengthCoach to get started on a free 30 day trial.

    About "Be Like the Best"
    During the last 17 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!

    • 1 hr 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
232 Ratings

232 Ratings

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Great information! This podcast is very valuable to health coaches, covering topics from health and wellness to business and marketing.

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Great podcast

Has been a staple in my continuing education as a coach for 13 years now. Great content, highly recommend.

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The Strength Coach Podcast has been a primary resource for the growth of our crew at Varsity House for years!

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