The Strength Coach Podcast
by Anthony Renna
The Strength Coach Podcast is one of the longest running (since 2007) Strength & Conditioning and Fitness podcasts. Episodes alternate between Coach Michael Boyle and top industry Strength Coaches and Trainers to get an insight into real world strength training. This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.
Episodes
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Why Meta Ads are a "Hellscape" for Gym Owners Right Now with Mark Fisher
The world of artificial intelligence is moving so fast that if you have not used it in the last ninety days, you are essentially looking at an entirely different technology. In this episode, Mark Fisher from Business for Unicorns joins the show to break down the massive shift from AI chatbots to…
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The Secret to Better Coaching: Learning from Every Perspective with Mike Boyle
Are you ready to challenge your coaching biases and level up your fitness business? In episode 453 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with industry legend Mike Boyle to discuss the evolving landscape of strength and conditioning. From the halls of Springfield College to…
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Should We Be Testing Clients Right Away? with Mike Boyle
Are you accidentally scaring away potential clients before they even finish their first session? Many fitness businesses focus heavily on initial evaluations and data-driven testing, but Coach Mike Boyle argues that getting people comfortable in your space is far more important than any metric…
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Exercise as Medicine: Training for Health & Longevity with Kevin Carr
Are we living longer but feeling sicker? Join host Anthony Renna and industry expert Kevin Carr as they dive into the critical gap between lifespan and health span. Learn how to bridge this divide with practical, movement-based strategies that turn exercise into long-term medicine for your…
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Revisiting "Functional Training for Sports" with Mike Boyle
Welcome to episode 450 of the Strength Coach Podcast with host Anthony Renna. In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of functional training with legendary coach Mike Boyle as he discusses the upcoming third edition of his landmark book, Functional Training for Sports. Whether you are a...
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Are Your Programs More Complicated Than They Need To Be? with Mike Boyle
Are you making your strength programs more complicated than they need to be? In this episode, we dive into why the best training programs often look remarkably similar and how to stop over-engineering your fitness business and your athletes' workouts. Join host Anthony Renna and legendary coach...
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Mike Boyle on Getting Fast & Getting Strong- How Hard Can It Be?
Is getting your athletes stronger and faster as simple as so many coaches and trainers on the internet make it seem? Coach Mike Boyle joins us to pull back the curtain on the realities of elite performance training and why progress eventually hits a wall. Discover why the secret to speed might…
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Mike Boyle- Is Youth Sport Working Backwards?
Are we failing our young athletes by confusing early growth spurts with actual talent? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into the systemic issues facing youth sports in America and why the early puberty Olympics might be ruining long-term development. BROUGHT TO YOU BY...
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Mike Boyle- Better Conditioning: Using Locomotion to Get Athletes Sport Ready
Are you looking to elevate your coaching game and refine your gym management strategy? In episode 446 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna and legendary coach Mike Boyle dive into the essential elements of athlete conditioning, the true definition of gym culture, and why focusing on...
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Mike Boyle- Should We Get Rid Of Machines?
Are machines making a regressive comeback in the fitness industry? Join Anthony Renna and legendary coach Mike Boyle as they dive into the truth about facility design, functional training, and why more equipment isn't always better. This episode explores the shift from traditional “Noah’s Ark”...
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Overcoming Pain and Rehab Science with Dr. Tom Walters
Stop fearing pain and start understanding how your brain processes injury. In this episode, Dr. Tom Walters joins the Strength Coach Podcast to break down the complex world of modern pain science and how to help clients move from hurt to healed. Dr. Walters explains why the old...
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Mike Boyle- 1 Leg Cleans and Revisiting the Flexion Debate
Are you prioritizing specific exercises over actual athletic outcomes? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with legendary coach Mike Boyle to discuss the surprising return of single leg cleans and the ongoing debate surrounding spinal health and flexion....
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Adult Group Program Design: The MBSC Model with Jess Tollman
Ever wondered how to design effective group training programs for adults that actually get results while keeping everyone safe? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with Jess Tollman from Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning to pull back the curtain on the...
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Mike Boyle: From Rehab to Speed Training
How do you safely transition an athlete from injury back to max velocity sprinting without risking a re-injury? In episode 441 of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into the art of progression and regression with legendary coach Mike Boyle. We explore why managing speed is often the…
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Mike Boyle on Thoracic Mobility vs. Rotary Strength: What You're Getting Wrong
Welcome to Episode 440 of the Strength Coach Podcast! Are you actually training for results, or are you just going through the motions in the gym? Join host Anthony Renna and renowned coach Mike Boyle as they break down the latest trends in the fitness industry and share actionable advice for...
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In the Trenches with Mike Boyle
Aren’t you tired of the internet expert culture? We need more real-world coaching insights from the trenches and less influencer garbage. In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into why force matters more than load and how survivorship bias might be skewing your training...
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Mike Boyle- The Worst Exercises for Adults
Is the back squat actually holding your adult clients back from their best results? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, legendary coach Mike Boyle dives deep into why he considers certain staple exercises to be the biggest mistakes in adult fitness programming. Join host Anthony Renna…
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VO2 Max for Longevity: Why Your Adult Clients Need It Now with Mike Boyle
Stop guessing about your adult clients fitness and start prioritizing what actually matters for longevity. In this episode, legendary coach Mike Boyle breaks down why VO2 Max training is no longer optional and how to integrate it without sacrificing strength gains. It is time to move past the...
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Is Ai Actually A Game-Changer For Gym Owners Or Just Overhyped Noise? With Mark Fisher
In this episode of The Strength Coach Podcast, Mark Fisher joins host Anthony Renna to break down how artificial intelligence is changing the way smart gym owners operate their businesses. From saving hours every week to improving decision making and marketing execution, Mark explains how even...
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Is Evidence-Based Fitness Making You a Follower? with Mike Boyle
ARE YOU A FOLLOWER OR A LEADER IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY? In this episode of The Strength Coach Podcast, legendary coach Mike Boyle joins Anthony Renna to dive deep into why being evidence-based might be holding you back and why Zone 2 Cardio is currently the most overrated trend online. We explore...
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Becoming the Unshakeable Female Athlete with Justin Kegley
Episode 434 of the Strength Coach Podcast, “Becoming the Unshakeable Female Athlete” is out. Female athletes face a significantly higher risk of ACL tears compared to their male counterparts, but physiological differences are only part of the story. In this episode, we explore the shocking…
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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...
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Mike Boyle on Anti-Rotation, Glute Activation, Hill Sprints and S&C Language
Episode 432 of the Strength Coach Podcast Brought to You by Perform Better Perform Better, your go-to for functional training and rehab equipment. Check out Perform Better (https://www.performbetter.com) for info about the upcoming Functional Training Summits. Join host Anthony Renna as he chats...
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Optimize Mindset, Maximize Performance with Dr. Haley Perlus
Episode 431 of the Strength Coach Podcast, features Dr. Haley Perlus, a PhD in sport and exercise psychology and author of "Personal Podium." Brought to you by Perform Better, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and expert insights to help you optimize your mental game. Dr. Perlus...
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Mike Boyle on Manipulation of Information with Research
Welcome to Episode 430 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by Perform Better, the experts in functional training and rehabilitation! In this episode, host Anthony Renna talks to Mike Boyle about "Manipulation of Information" when it comes to research, continuing the discussion about...
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The Past Year, the Future and Goldilocks with Mike Boyle
Welcome to Episode 429 of the Strength Coach Podcast. Host Anthony Renna chats with Coach Mike Boyle about ithe year in review, his thoughts on the future in the fitness business, lifting heavy with adults & the Goldilocks Affect for Injuries as it relates to Training Loads and Sprinting Volume....
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Smarter High School Strength & Conditioning with Scott Leech
In Episode 428 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna chats with Scott Leech, Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Rhode Island, to explore game-changing strategies for coaches, trainers, and athletes. The focus is on High School but Episode 428 is for...
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A Note to Adult Female Clients on Lifting Heavy with Mike Boyle
Welcome to Episode 427 of the Strength Coach Podcast. Host Anthony Renna chats with Coach Mike Boyle about impactful coaching techniques and shares insights to help trainers, strength coaches, and gym owners elevate their practice. Highlights of the episode include: - A chat about lifting heavy...
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Mike Boyle on Underrated Exercises; Ruining Athletes; Kickstand DL & Seated Psoas
Episode 426 of the Strength Coach Podcast is here! Join host Anthony Renna as he chats with Mike Boyle about smarter strategies for managing athlete training without overloading. Highlights of this episode include: - Insights from Coach Boyle on how to balance training stressors and avoid...
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Building Strength & Muscle After 50 with Chad Landers
Episode 425 of the Strength Coach Podcast brings you a crucial discussion on fitness mistakes that crush progress after 50! Hosted by Anthony Renna, this episode features Chad Landers, founder of Push Private Fitness and author of "Building Strength and Muscle After 50." Together, we explore...
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HIIT Gone Bad & No More Barbell Bench Press? with Mike Boyle
In this special anniversary episode of the Strength Coach Podcast (#424), Host Anthony Renna and Mike Boyle discuss Coach Boyle’s recent visit to a few gyms in Nashville, Ridiculous HIIT recommendations, Voodoo Flossing, the value of isolated shoulder work and whether or not you should put the...
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Pain-Free Performance with Dr. John Rusin
Unlock the power of Pain-Free Performance! In this episode, host Anthony Renna welcomes Dr. John Rusin, founder of the Pain-Free Performance Certification, for an in-depth discussion on the essential components of pain-free training and sustainable performance. Brought to you by Perform Better,...
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Mike Boyle on Nordics, BB SLDL, Unilateral Hip Lifts & Spanish Split Squats
Welcome to Episode 422 of the Strength Coach Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Coach Michael Boyle to uncover the highlights of mastering Nordic exercises and avoiding common mistakes that can hinder performance, insights into barbell straight-leg deadlift techniques, unilateral hip lifts…
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Stop Copying Track Coaches with Mike Boyle
Episode 421 of the Strength Coach Podcast is here! Host Anthony Renna and Mike Boyle dive into why strength coaches should *stop copying track coaches* and focus on what truly works for their unique needs. This insightful episode, brought to you by Perform Better, is packed with practical advice...
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Grip Training Secrets from Climbers with Collin McGee
Welcome to Episode 420 of the Strength Coach Podcast! In this exciting chat and tour of grip training and rock climbing secrets, host Anthony Renna sits down with Collin McGee, fitness director at Alliance Fitness Center and a Camp 4 Human Performance rock climbing coach. Brought to you by...
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Assessments; Foam Roll & Speed; Ground Reaction Forces with Mike Boyle
Welcome to Episode 419 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by Perform Better—the experts in functional training and rehabilitation! **Highlights of the Episode:** - **Gym Culture as a Differentiator:** Pete Dupuis shares why a strong gym culture is your ultimate competitive advantage…
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Shocks & Springs- A New Thought Process Around Plyos with Ken Vick
In Episode 418 of the Strength Coach Podcast, we explore Ken Vick’s concept of “Shocks & Springs” as well as the art of mastering recovery by tackling stress. Brought to you by Perform Better, your go-to source for functional training and rehabilitation, this episode is packed with actionable...
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Stop "Bodybuilding" Athletes! with Mike Boyle
Should athletes train like bodybuilders? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into this hot topic alongside industry expert Coach Mike Boyle. Episode 417 brings valuable insights into the differences between bodybuilding and athletic training, the science behind…
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Rethinking Your Model with Bill Hartman
Episode 416 of the Strength Coach Podcast brings you “Rethinking Your Model” with guest Bill Hartman, constructor of the United Health & Performance Network (http://uhp.network). In this action-packed chat, we explore groundbreaking ideas on biomechanics and programming strategies to help you…
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Stop Blaming Anatomy: Fix ACL Risks with Strength - Mike Boyle
In Episode 415 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna and Mike Boyle dive into the truth about ACL risks and why strength training is the ultimate solution. Stop blaming anatomy and start focusing on building resilience in athletes! Highlights of the episode - **ACL injury prevention:...
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Mike Boyle on Moving the Needle with the Average Joe
In Episode 414 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna dives into the topic of “Moving the Needle with the Average Joe” with special guest Coach Mike Boyle. This episode, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, is packed with actionable insights and real-world advice for coaches, trainers,...
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The Key to Successful Adult Fitness Programming with Jess Tollman
In episode 413 of the Strength Coach Podcast, we chat with Jess Tollman, head of adult programming at MBSC, to uncover "The Key to Successful Adult Fitness Programming” Brought to you by PerformBetter.com, this episode is packed with insights for coaches, therapists, and fitness enthusiasts…
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Injury Prevention is a Myth with Mike Boyle
Episode 412 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by Perform Better, dives into the hot topic of "Injury Prevention vs. Reduction" Host Anthony Renna chats with Coach Boyle to break down this often-misunderstood debate. **Highlights of the Episode:** - A thorough discussion on why…
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Why Data Can't Replace Great Coaching with Mike Boyle
Welcome to Episode 411 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode, we explore why data can’t replace great coaching, featuring insights from Coach Mike Boyle. This episode highlights the growing reliance...
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Coaching Greatness with Todd Durkin
Episode 410 of the Strength Coach Podcast brings you a powerful conversation with world-class coach, trainer, author, and speaker Todd Durkin, who shares invaluable lessons on coaching greatness. Highlights of the episode: - Todd talks about his latest book, *Coaching Greatness*, a coaching...
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Knees over Ankles, Program Design Simplicity & More with Mike Boyle
Welcome to Episode 409 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. This week, we’re diving into why consistency outshines complexity in training programs and how simple, effective methods can deliver long-term results....
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Revolutionizing Warmups the "No Zombies" Way with Rett Larson
Welcome to Episode 408 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we explore how Rett Larson is revolutionizing warm-ups with his No Zombies Method! Episode 408 brings you…
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Sprinting vs. Weights: What Drives What? with Mike Boyle
Welcome to Episode 407 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode, expands on the Fred Duncan tweet that "Sprinting drives weights but weights won't drive sprinting." Anthony Renna and Coach Mike Boyle...
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The Future of Gyms: Fitness & Healthcare Unite with Mike Ranfone
Welcome to Episode 406 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In Episode 406 of The Strength Coach Podcast, we explore "The Future of Gyms: Fitness & Healthcare Unite " with special guest Mike Ranfone of Ranfone...
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If I Had to Do It Over Again with Mike Boyle
Welcome to Episode 405 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In Episode 405 of The Strength Coach Podcast, we tackle one of the most critical questions for fitness entrepreneurs: "What should you focus on first…
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About this show
The Strength Coach Podcast is one of the longest running (since 2007) Strength & Conditioning and Fitness podcasts. Episodes alternate between Coach Michael Boyle and top industry Strength Coaches and Trainers to get an insight into real world strength training. This is the best place to stay informed about the most cutting edge training techniques.
Hosted by
Anthony Renna