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Strength Diaries

by Amy Day Larson

All things health and strength

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Episodes

  1. Reneta Music

    Reneta is a 6th degree Master Karate Instructor and a 3rd degree black belt in Shurite Kempo. She is a Team Leader with Strongfirst as well as an Elite Instructor having achieved and maintained all certifications in kettlebell, bodyweight and barbell modalities. She teaches group and private...

  2. Jason Marshall

    Jason Marshall is the owner of Lonestar Kettlebell in Lubbock Texas where he trains students from all walks of life. He has a degree in Exercise Science, is a CSCS and Strongfirst Master Instructor leading kettlebell and barbell certifications throughout the world. In this podcast we talked about...

  3. Megan Kelly

    Amy had a fantastic chat with Megan Kelly of the UK! Megan is a Strongfirst SFG II and SFL Instructor. She's currently training to take back her title as the World Record holder in kettlebell swings (total kilos in one hour). Megan is dedicated to the Strong Endurance principles taught by Pavel…

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  4. Thomas and Nicole Benge

    Thomas and Nicole Benge are the owners of Breakthrough Strength and performance in Redmond Oregon A Strength and conditioning gym specializing in group, semi-private (individual design) and personal coaching. They have been there for 13 years. They are SFG 1’s and Nicole is also an SFB. They have...

  5. Erly Gomez

    Amanda and Amy so stoked for this podcast! They chatted with Erly Gomez of Lubbock Texas, a world-record holding powerlifter, mother, grandma and all-around joyful person! Erly talked about discovering strength training after years as a runner, meeting her coach Jason Marshall who introduced her…

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  6. Michal Radar Vrátnÿ

    In this podcast Amanda and Amy talk to Michal Radar Vrátný, owner and operator of the hugely successful Železná Koule gyms in the Czech Republic. Radar discusses his businesses he began in 2011 and the systems and programs he set in place to grow what is now becoming a worldwide venture. Radar is...

  7. Kelly Manzone

    Amy and Amanda have a great chat with Kelly Manzone. Kelly has spent 17 years in the fitness industry and loves sharing her passion of physical culture by brining people together through the love of movement and creating resilient bodies with traditional and holistic training tools. Kelly's...

  8. Dr. Mark Cheng

    We are so honored to have Dr. Mark Cheng as our guest. He is a doctor of Chinese medicine encompassing acupuncture, manual therapy and herbal medicine. He is a Strongfirst Senior Instructor and the founder of K3 Combat Movement Systems as well as Beachbody's Tai Cheng program. You can find him on...

  9. Tony and Mira Gracia of Industrial Strength

    Tony and Mira Gracia-Co Founders and Coaches at Industrial Strength Gym in Portland OR Mira is a native New Yorker who moved to Oregon in 2000. She grew up active, practicing Tae Keon-Do and gymnastics. She now competes in Olympic Weightlifting and holds 4 national and 9 Oregon State master's...

  10. Mark Limbaga

    Mark is a Strongfirst Elite Instructor, Original Strength Pro Coach, former strength and conditioning coach for the Philippine boxing team. He serves on the advisory board and is a consultant to various gyms in metro Manila. He is a workshop presenter and a loving father and husband.

  11. Claire McCarthy-Booth

    StrongFirst Senior Instructor, Elite Instructor & the Country Leader for StrongFirst Great Britain. Claire started a very successful bodybuilding career in 1997 and has won over 20 titles including Miss Great Britain, Miss UK, Miss Wales & Miss International. She has also competed at the...

  12. Connor Schelling-Tisza

    Former pro UK tennis player, yoga practitioner, RKC Kettlebell Instructor, photographer, professional print and runway model is Major Models in Milan. Great conversation with an incredibly talented guy. His approach to nutrition and training is worth the listen!

  13. Andrea U-Shi Chang

    Andrea U-Shi Chang Master Strongfirst Kettlebell Instructor Ground Force Method Global Instructor Z-Health Certified Movement Coach Co-Owner of Kettlebility in Seattle.

  14. John Odden

    John is the owner and head trainer at Empowered Strength in Bend. OR He has a degree in Exercise Science from Central Washington University and worked for over 10 years in a clinic environment as an exercise physiologist and employee wellness coordinator and high school strength coach. He retired...

  15. Mike Sousa of Brick House Strength & Conditioning,

    Amy and Amanda chat with Mike Sousa of Brick House Strength & Conditioning in Modesto, CA. Mike is a Strongfirst Team Leader and Elite Instructor. He has traveled the world teaching courses and certifications. Super cool guy, he’s extremely knowledgeable when it comes to getting strong and he…

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  16. James Neidlinger

    Amy and Amanda chat with James Neidlinger of 5ringssystems.

  17. Peter Joshua Kilolani Wolf

    Peter Joshua Kilolani Wolf of Rogue Wolf Training in Medford, OR is a strength and movement based coach and Tai Chi teacher. He is a certified personal trainer in several modalities including TRX, Scott Pilates, Kickboxing from Body Training Systems and is a Strongfirst Certified Instructor in...

  18. Karen Smith

    Amy and Amanda talk with Karen Smith. Karen is the founder and namesake of Coachkaren.com, She’s Master Instructor with Strongfirst and travels the world teaching certifications and courses.

  19. Quarantined in Austria

    James Breese of Strength Matters and Everyday Athlete discusses being quarantined in the Austrian ski resort town Ischgl, now considered the epicenter of the European outbreak of COVID-19.

  20. Lean Queen

    Amy and Amanda discuss COVID-19, the Urban Dictionary and Amanda’s new venture Lean Queen

  21. Scan and Burn

    Amanda and Amy chat with Maggie Burrows, owner of Forge Fitness in Bozeman Montana. She’s a Strongfirst Team Leader and all-around awesome person.

  22. Wabi Sabi

    Amy and Amanda discuss The impact the coronavirus is having on their communities, Wabi Sabi and their current training philosophies.

  23. Ridge Carpenter

    Amy and Amanda chat with Ridge Carpenter, a trainer out of Seattle Washington with a background in art and modeling.

  24. Leap Day!

    Amy and Amanda discuss workout music, cooking meat and other random stuff before cutting to an interview Amy did with Travis Roberts, Jimmy Mayes and Russel Johnston, three guys who are inspiring others in their small town to lift big weight and get healthy.

  25. Major Female Benders

    Amy and Amanda discuss how they met, training, bending nails, travel and the Urban Dictionary.

  26. Kung Fu Salute

    Amy and Amanda discuss bending nails and Icelandic beer and horses.

  27. Making a podcast

    Amy and Amanda record their first podcast

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All things health and strength

HOSTED BY

Amy Day Larson

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