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Beyond the Weight Room

by Bret Kelly

Join Bret Kelly and Ryan Hurston as they talk about topic ranging from force plate data, the Strength coach career path, Whiskey, fishing and more. These two have over 25 years of experience as Strength and conditioning coaches with some of the highest level of athletes in the world.

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Episodes

  1. Breaking Down Strength & Conditioning Headlines | Episode 22

    In this episode we dive into the latest headlines from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Join us as we break down key studies, discuss their implications for athletes and trainers, and explore how research is shaping the future of fitness. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or...

  2. Real Talk - Cryptocurrency, Conspiracies, and Coaching - Ep 21

    In this laid-back episode of Beyond the Weight Room, Ryan and Bret go off-script and dive into a wide range of topics. From the world of cryptocurrency and conspiracy theories to their initial visions for their strength coaching careers, aliens, and the nuances of strength training, this episode…

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  3. Paralympic Silver Medalist - Sarah Adam - Ep 20

    In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Sarah Adam, a Paralympic silver medalist in wheelchair rugby, professor in the Occupational Therapy program at Saint Louis University, and holder of a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Washington University. Sarah has been a trailblazer in...

  4. Rockies Physical Performance Coordinator - Trevor Swartz - Ep. 19

    In this episode of Beyond the Weight Room, we chat with Trevor Swartz, Physical Performance Coordinator for the Colorado Rockies, about his journey into strength and conditioning and what it really means to be a performance coach. Trevor shares how he got started, his insights into the evolving...

  5. Chicago Bulls New Head Strength Coach - Matt Voss - Ep. 18

    In todays episode we talk to Matt about what helped him in his career work with Strength coach legends, the Olympics and now leading a young NBA team! We dive into the work/life balance struggles in the SC world and talk through his plans with the Bulls this season and beyond!

  6. The S&C certification system sucks - Ep. 17

    Today, Ryan and I catch up after his MiLB season. We talk through prepping cuts for fighters, off season baseball plans and whats broken in the S&C certification industry....

  7. Reducing Post-op Muscle Loss: Strategies for Faster Recovery - BK Only - Ep. 16

    In this episode, we delve into the critical topic of preventing muscle loss after surgery, offering actionable strategies for a quicker and more effective recovery process. Whether you're facing a major surgical procedure or supporting someone through their post-op journey, maintaining muscle…

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  8. Ep. 15 - Transitions

    Today we dive into our own recent life transitions and changes we have come across in the career as coaches and training

  9. Ep. 14 - An entrepreneur's Mindset with Adam Meredith - Imposed Will

    Adam Joins us today as a friend of the show to talk all things Entrepreneurship, mindset, life and Brazilian jiu-jitsu! This is a great one guys, jump on into it!

  10. Ep. 13 - Question Grab bag

    On today's episode Ryan and me go through quick fire random questions for each other. Everything from whos your favorite athlete, to how do you stay motivated and even financial advise for young coaches!

  11. Ep. 12 - How to write Strength & Conditioning programs like a pro

    Today, Ryan and I dove into what programs and coaches shaped our Strength and condititioning philisophies. We broke down programs like Westside barbell, Triphasic Training, Velocity Based Programming, Time under tension, Cluster sets, French contrast training and more!

  12. Ep. 11 -Day in the life of Colorado Rockies AT - Coy Coker

    So what is it even like working as a pro baseball Athletic Trainer? Coy has been with the Rockies for 7 years and has some great insight from day to day work to diving in at the Dominican Republic!

  13. Ep 9. Brendan Boyle - Dry Needling and Industrial setting ATs!

    Jump in with us on a great conversation with Brendan Boyle whos worked as a clinical Athletic Trainer and has moved to the emerging industrial setting!

  14. Ep 8 - Unpacking Controversies: Glute Activation, Ice Baths, and Beyond in Strength & Conditioning"

    Today Ryan and I talk through some of the most polarizing topics in the strength and conditioning world. Saunas, Ice Baths, Blood flow restriction, BCAAs, Speed ladders, parachute training and more!

  15. Ep 7. Allen Tran - Red Sox Dietitian and Executive Chef

    Allen joined us for a great conversation about how he got where he is in his career, how important logistic skills become as a member of a high performance team, the carnivore diet, fried chicken, beer and more!

  16. Ep 6. Dave Ananayo - Coaching for Culture!

    This episode we had Dave Ananayo on, Dave is the Performance Manager for EXOS - St. Louis and had a diverse background in training special needs, boxing, soccer, ACL rehab, hockey, and weight loss clients. We talked about how each of these background are brought into his current coaching...

  17. Ep. 5 - The Sprinting Episode!

    We dive into our background with coaching speed mechanics, in baseball, hockey, other field sports and skiing?!?!

  18. Ep. 3 - How to train injured athletes! (The basics)

    In this episode we go over our philosophy's behind training injured athletes. How do we set proper communication, build trust and properly progress each athlete?!

  19. Ep. 2 - How to Train Youth Athletes!

    In todays podcast we breakdown how we focus on training athletes of all levels. What are the similarities and differences between training 1 year old hockey players and 25 year old pro baseball players?!

  20. Ep 4. - Tyler Pultro, UC San Diego Assistant Athletic Performance Coach

    Tyler is finishing is Masters at UC SD where he is an athletic performance coach. Tyler worked with me at the US Ski & Snowboard team. Today we go into what the NCAA is doing for COVID, his concerns as a coach, Their ACL intake process and how we both incorporate proper cueing to improve athletes...

  21. Ep 3. - JP Thompson DPT

    Post COVID injuries?! Blood Flow Restriction? Force Plates? Join us today as we cover all of these great topics and more. Good conversation with JP

  22. Ep2: Dave Quammen ATC - US Ski & Snowboard

    We talk to Dave about his travels with the US Snowboard Halfpipe team, What research he is getting into with his new PHD and Dave talks about what YOU should be doing during your ACL rehab!

  23. Ep 1: US Ski & Snowboard's Michael Bingaman.

    Athletic Development Coach for US Alpine. We dive into new quarantine life, what research Bing has been working on for the National team and what injuries have affected his life as an athlete and coach.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Bret Kelly and Ryan Hurston as they talk about topic ranging from force plate data, the Strength coach career path, Whiskey, fishing and more. These two have over 25 years of experience as Strength and conditioning coaches with some of the highest level of athletes in the world.

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Join Bret Kelly and Ryan Hurston as they talk about topic ranging from force plate data, the Strength coach career path, Whiskey, fishing and more. These two have over 25 years of experience as Strength and conditioning coaches with some of the highest level of athletes in the world.

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