Athletic Strength Club Podcast

If your goal is to get faster, you're probably missing at least one of the three things that actually drive speed, and it's probably not sprinting.In this episode, Coach Rob and Coach Kyle welcome new coach Zach to the podcast. Coach Zach is a 2019 state champion high jumper with nearly a decade of training experience, and his family background in athletics runs deep, from his grandfather's scissor-kick high jumps to his father's professional strongman career to his baby sister's national championship. He brings a sharp diagnostic eye for movement and a specialty in fine-tuning higher-level athletes.Together, the three coaches break down everything you need to know about building real speed, from foot strike mechanics to acceleration phases, sprint programming, fatigue management, and how strength and power training fit into the picture.

Most people set big goals and wonder why they never get there. The problem isn't the goal — it's everything underneath it.In this episode, Coach Rob and Coach Kyle break down how real progress is built: through the small, daily habits that stack up over time. They talk about goal setting the right way, why stress is a bigger training saboteur than most people realize, and how to use the idea of "no regrets" as a daily compass for the decisions that actually matter.They also get into what separates athletes who make it to the next level from those who don't — and it's not just talent. Coachability, hunger, and the willingness to stay uncomfortable are what actually move the needle.Topics covered:Breaking big goals into process goals you can act on dailyHow sleep, diet, and stress silently kill your progressThe "no regrets" framework for decision-makingWhy talented athletes stall — and what the ones who don't have in commonMaxing out: when it's useful and when it's prematureWhat coaches actually notice (and what makes athletes stand out)Seeking discomfort as a growth strategy

In Episode 5 of the Move Lift Play Podcast, Coach Rob (Athletic Strength Club) sits down with Coach Kyle and Coach Anthony to break down the basics of strength training — and the exact framework we use to build workout programs that actually work.This episode is all about simplifying the process so you can stop guessing and start progressing.What we cover:- The 2 questions every program starts with: Where are you now? Where are you going?- What “where you are now” really includes (training history, injuries, sleep, stress, time, equipment)- How to set a specific 6–12 week goal (and why doing “everything at once” slows progress)- The fundamental movement patterns (squat, hinge, lunge, push/pull, carry, rotation)- Choosing a split that matches your life: full body vs upper/lower vs push-pull-legs- Why “more exercises” isn’t better — and how to avoid junk volume- Progress beyond weight: reps, speed, technique, recovery, consistency- Why tracking training + recovery changes everything (and helps you avoid setbacks)5

In this Episode, we sit down with Coach John Ron — a Monroe legend who’s trained hundreds (if not thousands) of athletes, from middle school to college, pro, UFC, and beyond.This one is a masterclass on what actually separates athletes who level up… from the ones who burn out or fade out.We cover:- Why the basics still win (and why “reinventing the wheel” is a trap)- The real meaning of “Outwork Everyone” (hint: it’s not just workouts)- Nutrition for athletes: the simplest place to start (hand portions + meal frequency)- The hidden performance killer: sleep, stress, and hydration- “Signal vs noise” — how elite performers filter distractions and stay locked in- Why visualization works (and why it’s hard)- The obsession elite athletes have with prep and details- Training tall athletes (6’6”–7’+): what changes in programming and what doesn’t- Coach Ron’s most meaningful success story — and the origin behind Believe

In this episode of Move, Lift, Explore, Coach Kyle, Coach Anthony, and I dive into one of the most common questions we get: how to train and eat for your body composition goals—whether that’s gaining muscle, losing fat, or maintaining strength and leanness year-round.We talk through our own training phases, what we’re eating right now, and how we approach goals like “main-gaining,” bulking, or cutting—without falling into the usual traps.

’m Rob Badstein from Athletic Strength Club. In this conversation, Kyle, Anthony, and I break down the nutrition fundamentals we rely on with our athletes—and how our own approaches have evolved from teenage bulks to sustainable performance.You’ll hear exactly how I think about:Hitting daily protein and using carbs to support trainingGetting fats right (and why balance matters)Whole foods first vs. when a supplement earns its placeSalt, cholesterol, and other “bad food” myths—what holds up and what doesn’tTracking, trendlines, and simple self-experiments that drive progressBuilding a routine you can actually keepIf you want a practical way to eat for strength, recovery, and longevity, start here—and adjust as your training and life change.Find every episode at AthleticStrengthClub.com and follow @athleticstrengthclub for training, mindset, and recovery content.

I’m Rob, owner of Athletic Strength Club (ASC) in Monroe, NY. Episode 1 sets the tone: mobility before strength, strength with intent, nutrition that supports performance, and a mindset you can sustain. With Coach Kyle and Coach Anthony, I break down our PIPES approach—Physiology, Intellect, Psychology, Emotion, Spirituality—and how applying all five unlocks more gains with fewer injuries.You’ll hear: the biggest mobility/core gaps we see, why “play” makes you more athletic at any age, and how smarter programming + consistency lead to PRs and real confidence. New episodes weekly covering strength, mobility, nutrition, performance, and longevity for both youth athletes and adults.