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Highlights of Episode 289
BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment
Blake Gourley, author of The Movement of Rowing, Performance Coach for rowers of all levels, RowingStrength.com
We spoke about:
The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle
We spoke about:
The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University
Alwyn Cosgrove discusses how being open does not mean business as usual
Check out their Free Webinar "Leading Your Fitness Business Through The "Here and Now."
The Functional Movement Systems Segment
Eric Dagati is on to discuss "The FMS Hourglass and How to Look at the Entire System"
TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment"
Adam and Tim discuss "Starting a Running Program"
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About "Be Like the Best"
During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession.
This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following.
After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession.
As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success.
Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info
Thanks for Listening!
Highlights of Episode 288
Chrissy King, personal trainer, life coach and fitness blogger, is on for part 6 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.
We spoke about:
1. How she is doing during a really stressful and challenging time
2. The impact of racism on health and why it's a public health issue
3. The diversity problem in fitness (referenced her article "Is Fitness Only for Thin, White Women?"
4. Why we need to speak out against racism (referenced her article "Dear Fitness Pros, You Cannot Help POC with Fitness and Wellness While Remaining Silent on Racism"
5. Racist policy in fitness
6. What trainers and coaches can do better
A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.
Thanks to Kevin Carr, Brendon Rearick, Mike Boyle and Bob Hanson from Certified Functional Strength Coach for their generous donation for this episode.
Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.
Please consider donating.
Chrissy has chosen the The Okra Project.
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Highlights of Episode 287
William Johnson, Strength & Conditioning Coach and entrepreneur, is on for part 5 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.
We spoke about:
1. How he is doing during a really stressful and challenging time
2. His personal experiences with racism in life and the fitness profession
3. Not seeing himself as a representative of fitness in the media
4. Perceptions of the black community in regard to Physical Nature vs. Intellectual Contributions
5. Representation of People of Color in Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Why Standardize Testing can hold people back
6. How resumes from black coaches can be more scrutinized and "whitened"
7. Barriers into entrepreneurship
8. What trainers and coaches can do better
A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.
Thanks to Laree Draper and On Target Publications for their generous donation for this episode.
Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.
Please consider donating.
William has chosen the Just One Pair.
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Highlights of Episode 286
Kendall Green, Strength & Conditioning Coach and owner of Green Roots Performance, is on for part 4 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.
We spoke about:
1. How he is doing during a really stressful and challenging time
2. His personal experiences with racism in life and the fitness profession
3. Why coaches need to state where they stand
4. The anxiety of being a black business owner
5. Accountability with athletes
6. What we can do to make things better
A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.
Thanks to Kevin Carr and Brendon Rearick of Movement as Medicine for their generous donation for this episode.
Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.
Please consider donating.
Kendall has chosen the Equal Justice Initiative.
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Highlights of Episode 285
Kelvin Gary, trainer and owner of Body Space Fitness, is on for part 3 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.
We spoke about:
1. How he is doing during a really stressful and challenging time
2. His personal experiences with racism in life and the fitness profession
3. Creating an open environment for staff
4. Response to being the "odd ball out" at conferences and con ed
5. Connecting with people and putting yourself forward
6. What we can do to make things better
A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.
Thanks to Alwyn and Rachel Cosgrove of Results Fitness University for their generous donation for this episode.
Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.
Please consider donating.
Kelvin has chosen the Color of Change. Body Space Fitness has set up a GoFundMe Page that you can donate too.
Thanks for Listening!
Highlights of Episode 284
Dr. Jennifer Hutton, a pediatric physical therapist, is on for part 2 of a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.
We spoke about:
1. How she is doing during a really stressful and challenging time
2. Her personal experiences with racism in fitness
3. What is Racial Trauma?
4. Defining Allyship and the different stages
5. Doing a "Self Interrogation"
6. Understanding how "Thought Viruses" can affect you
7. Taking action for the long haul.
8- How fit pros can examine their settings
A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.
Thanks to TrainHeroic for their generous donation for this episode.
Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.
Please consider donating.
Dr. Hutton has chosen the National Association of Black Physical Therapists
Also, check out Dr. Hutton's webinar "Anti-Racism and Allyship for the Rehab and Movement Professional"
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Highlights of Episode 283
David Harris, 35 year fitness industry veteran, former VP of Health & Human Performance at Equinox, kicks off a 6-part series on Racism in Fitness.
We spoke about:
1. How is is doing during a really stressful and challenging time
2. His personal experiences with racism in fitness
3. His experience with racist policy in fitness
4. Recommendations about what can people do to educate themselves about racism
5. Understanding white privilege
6. What can fit pros do to overcome racism in the industry
A sponsor for each episode in this series will donate $250 to the guest's organization of choice.
Thanks to Victor and Betty Gerstein for their generous donation.
Anthony will donate $50 each episode as well.
Please consider donating.
David has chosen the "It Gets Better Project." Find out more here
Thanks for Listening!
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Highlights of Special Episode 282.5
Gray Cook did a 6 part series over the last 3 months. We put them all together in this episode.
He spoke about:
1. Don’t Fix a Preventable Problem
2. Strategy vs Tactics
3. Awareness
4. Breathing
5. Control
6. Development
He mentions this course:
A Common Sense Approach to Correcting Movement
and this case study:
FMS Golf Case Study
About "Be Like the Best"
During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession.
This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following.
After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession.
As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success.
Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info
Thanks for Listening!
Brought to you by PerformBetter.com
BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment
Scott Livingston, co-founder at ReconditioningHQ, co-owner at Premier Performance, former NHL Strength Coach, host of the Leave Your Mark Podcast
We spoke about:
Check out more about the International Hockey Performance Summit
The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle
We spoke about:
Right now, Functional Strength Coach 7 is 40% off
The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University
Alwyn Cosgrove discusses things to think about when preparing to open
Check out their Free Webinar "Leading Your Fitness Business Through The "Here and Now."
The Functional Movement Systems Segment
Gray Cook is on to discuss "Development"
Common Sense Approach to Evaluating Movement and Common Sense Approach to Correcting Movement Courses (Free for FMS members)
TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment"
Adam and Tim discuss "Behavior Change"
Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.
About "Be Like the Best"
During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession.
This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following.
After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession.
As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success.
Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info
Thanks for Listening!
Brought to you by PerformBetter.com
Highlights of Episode 281
BodyByBoyleOnline.com "Hit The Gym with a Strength Coach" Segment
Nick Winkelman, author of The Language of Coaching
We spoke about:
Check out his new book The Language of Coaching
The StrengthCoach.com Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle
We spoke about:
Right now, Functional Strength Coach 7 is 40% off
The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness University
Alwyn Cosgrove discusses a survey that Results Fitness used to find out what their members are thinking
Check out their Free Webinar "Leading Your Fitness Business Through The "Here and Now."
The Functional Movement Systems Segment
Gray Cook is on to discuss "Control"
Common Sense Approach to Evaluating Movement and Common Sense Approach to Correcting Movement Courses (Free for FMS members)
TrainHeroic "Data Driven Coaching Segment"
Adam and Tim discuss "Remote Coaching Strategies when you don't have a lot to work with"
Click here to start your Free 14 Day Trial.
About "Be Like the Best"
During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession.
This book is a collection of interviews with some of those top successes. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following.
After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview. These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession.
As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success.
Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info
Thanks for Listening!
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