Training Olympic Athletes with Mike Boyle

Episode 433 of the Strength Coach Podcast, "Train Like an Olympian: Consistency is Key!" is out. This episode dives into the importance of year-round training programs for elite athletes, featuring insights from Coach Mike Boyle and host Anthony Renna. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or fitness enthusiast, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and fascinating stories from the world of Olympic and professional sports. Brought to you by Perform Better, your go-to for functional training and rehab equipment. Don’t miss their current deals on foam rollers and bundles! Check out Perform Better⁠ (https://www.performbetter.com) for info about the upcoming Functional Training Summits. **Highlights of the episode:** - The evolution of training for Olympic athletes, especially in women's hockey before and after the PWHL launch. - How consistency in training has been the foundation for athletes like Angela Ruggiero and Hilary Knight. - Practical tips for creating effective training programs that balance accountability and year-round conditioning. - The role of on-ice and off-ice testing in athlete development. - Insights on lactate workouts, their relevance beyond track athletes, and how to adapt them for team sports. - A fun look at how the women's hockey game has evolved globally, with increased competition and talent. We also dive into fitness business tips with Mark Fisher, who shares strategies for boosting sales without being pushy. Plus, learn how to help clients connect with their deeper fitness goals to achieve long-term success! 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) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for tuning in! Hit that play button to discover how training like an Olympian starts with consistency and ends with extraordinary results. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - Mark Fisher Insights 07:08 - Coach Boyle Techniques 09:54 - Training Olympians Effectively 12:44 - Consistency in Training Importance 14:44 - Professional Women's Hockey Growth 16:38 - Evolving Game Strategies 18:58 - Future of Women's Hockey Development 21:00 - Lactate Workouts- 23 Second Drill Overview 25:40 - Aerodyne Sprints Benefits 29:06 - Targeting Lower Abs Exercises 33:09 - Recovery Position Techniques