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The Accelerate Strength Podcast

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Weekly interviews and discussions centered around creating a better, stronger, healthier version of you!

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  1. 276: How To Get Results If You Can't Follow A Structured Program

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss the strategies you can implement if you aren't following a structured program but still want to make great gains! Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  2. 275: How Much Protein Should You Eat For Optimal Performance

    This week Shaun and Matt are joined by Paula our resident Nutritionist. She takes a deep dive into the importance of protein, the quantities you need to be consuming for different goals and strategies to increase your intake if that is what is needed. Join the AS Online program:...

  3. 274: Is 1 Rep Max Testing Essential For Results

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss 1 rep max testing and the pro's and cons for different clients of different ages, goals and life stages. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  4. 273: Pursuing The Right Goals To Optimise Performance

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss a way for you to come up with goals and break them down into smaller more manageable chunks which you can actually achieve. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE...

  5. 272: 4 Ways To Smash Through Your Strength Plateaus

    This week Shaun and Matt share 4 things you can focus on to smash through your strength plateaus in your training. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/mattwilliams.coach...

  6. 271: 5 Strategies To Make Your Training More Accessible

    This week Matt and Kim discuss strategies you can use to make training more easy and accessible no matter if you're at home, travelling for work or anywhere in between. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE...

  7. 270: The Must Haves For Performance

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss the must haves around training, nutrition, recovery and lifestyle if you want to maximise your performance. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  8. 269: How To Build Success Around You

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss building a network around you which will support you. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/mattwilliams.coach…

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  9. 268: Ways to workout around a crazy work schedule, ways to address your relationship with food and building strength and cardio at the same time

    This week Shaun and Matt dive into ways to workout around a crazy work schedule, ways to address your relationship with food and building strength and cardio at the same time with your training program. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to…

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  10. Episode #267 - 3 Listener Questions

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss 3 listener questions. The questions cover off on nutrition, structuring training sessions and getting started in the gym. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE...

  11. Episode #266 What It Really Takes To Be A Coach

    This week Shaun and Sam discuss the roles a great coach must play when working with clients. It's not always coaching movements and fun workouts there is an element of friend, mentor and leader which must be balanced in order to help clients reach the success they are chasing. Join the AS Online...

  12. Episode #265 - Rethinking CrossFit's Nutrition Guidelines

    This week Coach Paula and Shaun discuss the CrossFit nutrition model and the holes it leaves for those trying to follow it's advice. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  13. Episode #264 Programming 101 - Foundations, concepts and application to pursue your goals

    This week Sam and Matt discuss programming and where to start when writing a program and understanding the foundations, concepts and applications you need to consider to achieve your goals. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first...

  14. Accelerate Podcast #263 - How To Develop World Class Coaches

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss the system they have built to build the coaches of Accelerate Strength through their coaches evolution program. They detail the first 7 modules of the program: Qualities of a great coach Understanding movement Variance and progression Scaling for relative…

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  15. Episode #262 - Finding A Practitioner You Can Trust With Dr Scott Bessant

    This week Shaun and Kim sit down with Dr Scott Bessant owner of Healthspace Rozelle and long term partner of Accelerate Strength. Scott shares his journey to becoming a Chiro, the differences between Chiro and Physio and choosing the right one for you. Join the AS Online program:...

  16. Episode #261 - Debunking 11 Fitness, Health and Nutrition Myths

    This week Shaun and Matt tackle a whole bunch of myths we commonly hear in the fitness space either from new clients, on the internet or are long held beliefs many people still attach to. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first...

  17. Episode #260 - Spirit Of The Open Award Winners Nadia and Ollie

    This week Shaun and Sam talk with Nadia and Ollie about their first experience in the CrossFit Open and their strategy and training going into it. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  18. Episode #259 - Client Centred Coaching With Nutritionist Josh Smith

    This week Matt and Paula chat with Nutritionist Josh Smith about the work he does with clients he coaches and also the work he does coaching nutritionists to become better coaches themselves. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your…

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  19. Episode #258 - 3 Listener Questions To Improve Performance and Time Efficiency

    This week Shaun and Matt tackle 3 questions which have come up from Matt's Nutrition coaching clients and gym members.

  20. Episode #257 Maximise The Results You Get From Your Workouts And Program

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss principles you can incorporate into your programming and training sessions in order to get the most benefit long term! Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE…

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  21. Episode #256 - Setting Realistic Goals You Actually Want To Achieve

    This week the boys dive into setting realistic goals. After a conversation Shaun had this week with a potential new client it led to them wanting to break down how to set goals which are SMART. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your...

  22. Episode #255 Explaining Some Of The Basic Science Behind Exercise

    This week Shaun and Matt dive into some of the science behind exercise you may not know. They have deliberately kept it fairly basic and recommend another great resource which is the Huberman Lab Podcast Guest series with Dr Andy Galpin which goes into much more detail on what Shaun and Matt...

  23. Episode #254 - Fitness For Beginners

    This week Shaun and Matt break down 5 things beginners can focus on when starting their fitness journeys. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/mattwilliams.coach...

  24. Episode # 253 - 3 Listener Questions

    This week we answer 3 questions we've been asked this week which include: I'm trying to lose weight but don't have enough energy what do I need to change? How should you approach 1RM day? How to modify a program to fit the days per week that you train? Join the AS Online program:...

  25. Episode #252 Nutrition, Supplements, Recovery and Strategies for Health and Performance

    This week Shaun, Matt and Paula discuss strategies you can employ to dial in your health and performance through the use of supplements, recovery strategies and nutrition. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE...

  26. Episode #251 - 5 Reasons People Stop Working Out And What To Do About It

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss 5 reasons they've seen clients stop training over the years and what you can do about it if a friend, family member or you yourself fall into this category to get back into training. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code...

  27. Episode #250 - Which End Of The Spectrum Are You On With Your Health?

    This week the boys talk different ends of the spectrum when it comes to different areas in your fitness/training. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/mattwilliams.coach...

  28. Episode #249 - 4 Signs You Can Trust Your Coach

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss the signs you can look for in order to trust your coach and ensure they have your best interests at heart. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  29. Episode #248 How To Set Clear, Sustainable and Actionable New Years Resolutions

    This week Shaun and Matt share with you strategies and tips for sticking to or even setting an achievable New Years resolution. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  30. Episode #247 - 3 Common Questions From Clients

    This week Shaun, Matt and Sam answer 3 questions they get from clients ranging from extra programming, ensuring you find the right starting point in your fitness journey and making gains in your mobility. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to...

  31. Episode #246 - Developing grit, mental toughness and a mindset to overcome adversity

    This week Shaun and Matt dive into how you can develop more mental toughness through different approaches to your everyday tasks or training. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  32. Episode #245 Optimising Outcomes For Competitions, Performance and Health

    This week the boys talk about how you can optimise your performance whether you're pushing to compete in functional fitness or sport, training for performance or health. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE...

  33. Episode #244 How The Pause Button Is Stopping You From Reaching Your Goals

    This week Coach Paula joins the boys to discuss what the pause button is and why it stops so many clients from reaching their goals around health and fitness. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE...

  34. Episode #243 4 Ways To PR Your Olympic Lifts Without Getting Stronger

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss 4 strategies you can employ immediately to start PR'ing your Olympic Lifts without having to get stronger. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  35. Episode #242 The Pros and Cons Of Having a Coach

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss the pros and cons to having a coach and how you can choose whther to invest in a coach in certain areas of your life. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE…

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  36. Episode #241 - 3 Listener Questions

    This week the boys answer 3 questions from listeners and clients. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/mattwilliams.coach facebook.com/acceleratestrength...

  37. Episode #240 How To Modify Your Workouts To Get The Best Results

    This week the boys discuss what actions you can take to start getting better results from your training program and things to look out for in training programs which don't offer long term results for clients. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST...

  38. Episode #239 10 Types Of People Who Fail In Fitness

    This week the boys chat about the different types of people they often see not succeed with their training and what characteristics they have. Do you fit any of them and what can you do to change them? Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get...

  39. Episode #238 5 Tools For Better Time Efficiency

    This week Shaun and Matt share some of the tools they use themselves to manage family, work and their social lives plus tools they have seen work well with clients over the last 9 years of owning Accelerate Strength. If you struggle to find enough time in each day to get things done this episode...

  40. Episode #237 Debunking 3 Nutrition Myths

    This week the boys are joined by Paula to debunk 3 nutrition myths. The myths are associated with calories in vs calories out, supplements and meal timing. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE...

  41. Episode #236 3 Listener Questions

    This week Shaun and Matt 3 questions fro listeners centred around: 1. Making cardio improvements without spending hours more training 2. Losing the last 5kgs on your way to a weight loss goal 3. Increasing athletic performance without increasing your chance of injury Join the AS Online program:...

  42. Episode #235 3 Habits To Implement In Order To Reach Your Goals

    This week Shaun and Matt breakdown 3 habits you can implement in order to reach more of the goals you set out to achieve. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  43. Episode #234 The Benefits Of Attending A Health And Fitness Retreat

    This week Matt and Shaun fresh back from their most recent Bali retreat for the clients of Accelerate Strength share the reasons you need to go on a health and fitness retreat and what to look for in one with a good reputation. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use...

  44. Episode #233 5 Stupid Things We Hear Said In The Fitness Industry

    This week Shaun and Matt talk about 5 stupid sayings that are commonplace in the fitness industry and why you shouldn't believe them. Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  45. Episode #232 10 Ways To Break Through A Training Plateau

    This week Shaun and Matt give you 10 tweaks you can make to your training, nutrition and programming which will help you smash through your plateau! Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to get your first month FREE instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff...

  46. Episode #231 5 Keys To A Better Nights Sleep

    This week Shaun and Matt share 5 things you can implement into your daily routine to optimise your sleep. They are super easy to do and once you have the awareness around the importance of them watch your sleep and recovery improve significantly!

  47. Episode #230 9 Signs Your Coach Sucks

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss ways you can tell if your coach sucks. These are mistakes they have made in the past and some common things they see coaches just do poorly across the industry. If you're a coach tune in to see if there's mistakes in here you can avoid or if you are currently…

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  48. Episode #229 3 Common Mistakes To Avoid In Your Training Program

    This week Shaun and Matt discuss 3 common mistakes people make when following a program especially when they stop seeing progress and what ways you can get back on the gain train if you find yourself here! Join the AS Online program: www.acceleratestrength.wodify.com and use the code ASPODCAST to...

  49. Episode #228 7 Key Areas To Focus On For Your Health And Longevity

    This week the boys list the 7 areas they work on with their clients for better health and longevity. They also break down what you can do within those areas to make small improvements for yourself or offer you places you can go to further research them for yourself. Join the AS Online program:...

  50. Episode #227 How To Map Out A Plan To Achieve Your Goals

    This week the boys about how you can map out a plan to achieve your goals. From working with thousands of clients in the gym over the last 8 years the boys have found patterns in those who achieve their goals and those who don't and they share the things which will help you map out the path to…

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Weekly interviews and discussions centered around creating a better, stronger, healthier version of you!

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