(#287) In this episode, you'll get 3 key tips to immediately improve your kettlebell swing. I wanted to give you some specific, actionable training advice - no matter where you are in your training. While the hardstyle - or Russian - kettlebell swing seems like an easy exercise, there are always ways we can continuously refine our technique to get maximum benefit. You'll get 3 simple things you can walk away with after listening and go and implement in your kettlebell training - today. Our proud podcast partner is Momentous.  Momentous is my #1 recommended protein that is available on the market today. This protein source is the highest-quality, it tastes amazing, and it's well-tolerated. Don't settle for sub-standard protein supplements. Momentous is simply outstanding. Available in whey or plant-based varieties. Check out LiveMomentous.com/Rdella and use the code "RDELLA20" to save $20 off your first order. I've been using the "Absolute Zero Grass-Fed Whey" blend and also the Plant-Based blend, as well. With Momentous, you have different protein source options and great varieties to choose from. I typically mix Momentous with frozen organic strawberries and a 50/50 blend of unsweetened almond/coconut milk and it is FANTASTIC! [jbox color="grey" radius ="2"] The Momentous Minute with Tim Caron Today's Momentous Minute is with Tim Caron, the owner of Allegiate Gym and performance engineer at Momentous, the sports nutrition company on a mission to clean up the supplement industry. Today's question is around plant-based versus whey-based proteins and the big question is when should you use a plant-based protein versus a whey-based protein? Tim Caron: More people than you realize actually have an intolerance or an allergy towards whey protein. Whey is a very fast digesting protein, so when you're looking at something that quickly digests, you may potentially have some adverse reactions. Signs and symptoms including distended gut, some skin irritation, inflamed joints, potentially loose stools, excessive flatulence, acute nausea. These might be all indications that you're not tolerating your whey protein as well as you should. Now, we need to supplement something in terms of getting increased protein levels, so a plant-based protein, usually kind of a combination of rice, hemp, and pea from really high quality sources, organic, and things that actually blend to make a complete protein. Plant based protein might be a really good alternative that doesn't have as much digestive issues as a whey protein. [/jbox] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast provides valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. Make sure to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcast platform. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. As mentioned on the show, Mike Boyle's Functional Strength Coach 7 just came out. This is the current online training that I'm going through now myself and I highly recommend it. Check it out below to see if it's something that can help you out: FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH COACH 7 SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: Russian Swings vs American Swings Find Tim Caron at Allegiate Gym The Top 10 Podcasts on Rdella Training LiveMomentous.com/Rdella Use code "RDELLA20" to save $20 OFF your first order. DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#286) Training, work, family, projects. Is there such a thing as a balanced life? In this week's session, I had a great question from our community member Anthony who wanted me to open up about how I train and achieve work-life balance. Here's the truth, life balance (or work-life balance) is a myth. There's no such thing. But this is actually good when you understand how it works and how it actually makes your life better. This was something I discovered years ago and now I'm sharing this with you. I'll tell you the secrets to how I've sustained my excitement and passion for training for decades and how I manage this through life's challenges and stresses. [click_to_tweet tweet="To achieve an extraordinary result - you must choose what matters most and give it the time it demands. This requires getting extremely out of balance at times. " quote="To achieve an extraordinary result - you must choose what matters most and give it the time it demands. This requires getting extremely out of balance at times. " theme="style5"] Our proud podcast partner is Momentous.  Momentous is my #1 recommended protein that is available on the market today. This protein source is the highest-quality, it tastes amazing, and it's well-tolerated. Don't settle for sub-standard protein supplements. Momentous is simply outstanding. Available in whey or plant-based varieties. Check out LiveMomentous.com/Rdella and use the code "RDELLA20" to save $20 off your first order. I've been using the "Absolute Zero Grass-Fed Whey" blend and also the Plant-Based blend, as well. With Momentous, you have different protein source options and great varieties to choose from. I typically mix Momentous with frozen organic strawberries and a 50/50 blend of unsweetened almond/coconut milk and it is FANTASTIC! [jbox color="grey" radius ="2"] The Momentous Minute with Tim Caron Today's Momentous Minute is with Tim Caron, the owner of Allegiate Gym and performance engineer at Momentous, the sports nutrition company on a mission to clean up the supplement industry. Today's question is can you explain the different whey sources on the market? For example, isolate, concentrate, hydrolysate, can you explain what they mean and how they're different? Tim Caron: Isolate is a whey protein extracting out all the fat and just leaving the form of protein in terms of whey. Hydrolysate is basically an isolate that goes through a heating process, breaks down the peptides in to more individual amino acids and removes excess amounts of casein and sugar, specifically lactose. In the case of whey, they bio-availability and the rapid absorption is really, really important, which makes a big difference in terms of post-workout amino acid pool. We want to have one that's a little more broken down. The caveat to that is having an ability to digest whey and if it is really quick digesting and you have digestive issues, you're going to have a hard time with a very fast breaking down whey protein, like a hydrolysate. So, altering that potentially with a plant-based protein might be something you need to look into based off your ability to digest these really quick digesting proteins. [/jbox] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast provides valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. Make sure to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcast platform. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. [click_to_tweet tweet="When you prioritize one thing, you de-prioritize something else. -Rdella Training" quote="When you prioritize one thing, you de-prioritize something else. -Rdella Training" theme="style5"] SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: The One Thing by Gary Keller Momentous BLOG Page Find Tim Caron at Allegiate Gym The Top 10 Podcasts on Rdella Training LiveMomentous.com/Rdella Use code "RDELLA20" to save $20 OFF your first order. DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#285) Matt Wan, the dynamic CEO and Founder of Momentous, joins the show this week. Matt shares his story about getting started in training and what he learned at a very young age about the importance of nutrition. His story is what ultimately drove him to "make a difference" and do something bold to disrupt the sports nutrition industry. Here's what you'll learn this week: Why we should care about Matt's passions in fitness The #1 thing Matt learned when he started training Why Matt wanted to enter the highly competitive sports nutrition industry The shocking truth about the products that professional athletes use The product brand Matt uses himself (outside of Momentous) Why premium products come at a cost How a consumer can determine if a product is high-quality? An overview of "standards and label certifications" - what do they mean? The "performance car" analogy (and what it means in choosing supplements) What we should know about pricing - why you get what you pay for How to know if a protein supplement is "high quality" Why it's important to get a "one source" protein The difference between the 3 whey-based proteins at Momentous How Momentous was able to make such a great tasting product "Real world" experience and feedback from athletes and dietitians The importance of prohydrolase What Matt's "go to" protein shake consists of... Some very interesting facts about organic plant-based proteins The "why" behind all the key ingredients to make a high-quality protein His bold vision about the next few years A specific actionable takeaway after hearing our interview... Our proud podcast partner is Momentous.  Momentous is my #1 recommended protein that is available on the market today. This protein source is the highest-quality, it tastes amazing, and it's well-tolerated. Don't settle for sub-standard protein supplements. Momentous is simply outstanding. Available in whey or plant-based varieties. Check out LiveMomentous.com/Rdella and use the code "RDELLA20" to save $20 off your first order. I've been using the "Absolute Zero Grass-Fed Whey" blend and also the Plant-Based blend, as well. With Momentous, you have different protein source options and great varieties to choose from. I typically mix Momentous with frozen organic strawberries and a 50/50 blend of unsweetened almond/coconut milk and it is FANTASTIC! [jbox color="grey" radius ="2"] The Momentous Minute with Tim Caron Today's Momentous Minute is with Tim Caron, the owner of Allegiate Gym and performance engineer at Momentous, the sports nutrition company on a mission to clean up the supplement industry. Today's question is how much protein can be consumed and utilized by the body at one time and what can alter protein consumption? Tim Caron: It depends a lot on your ability to digest proteins and your overall body mass. More muscle mass usually leads to more overall calories or individual macronutrients, in general, in specific to protein. So, when we take protein in abundance, this has a high satiety level and satiety means that we're going to get filled really fast. It's really difficult to determine an exact amount, but typically the bigger you are and the better you digest proteins, the more you can do that, which leads to the quality of the protein. You don't need as much when you have a higher quality of protein relative to eating a lower quality of protein mixed with some other things that might affect your actual satiety levels - like high sugar, maybe really processed foods, savory, salty foods. Getting higher quality protein, in conjunction with higher quality foods, helps your ability to digest and assimilate proteins at a higher level. [/jbox] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: Matt Wan on Instagram Momentous BLOG Page Designs For Health Momentous Protein Recipe Example FREE SOLO - Movie Trailer Find Tim Caron at Allegiate Gym The Top 10 Podcasts on Rdella Training LiveMomentous.com/Rdella Use code "RDELLA20" to save $20 OFF your first order. DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#284) In this week's episode, I discuss overcoming (minor) injuries to get back to pain-free performance. There is almost nothing as frustrating as dealing with nagging injuries and trying to train, right? You'll learn about the 4 stages of overcoming injuries and the key things I've learned and experienced through decades of training. This simple framework is important to understand to get back to full training, as quickly as possible. Here's a few things you'll hear about this week: The 5 keys we need to consider when dealing with a minor injury The 4 main stages of overcoming injury (what to avoid and where we want to "live") How to approach your training IF you have an injury How to get back to pain-free performance as quickly as possible Key factors to consider for preventing future injuries And, many more key insights.... [click_to_tweet tweet="We cannot train 'all out,' all the time. -Scott Iardella" quote="We cannot train 'all out,' all the time. -Scott Iardella" theme="style5"] Our proud podcast partner is Momentous.  Momentous is my #1 recommended protein that is available on the market today. This protein source is the highest-quality, it tastes amazing, and it's well-tolerated. Don't settle for sub-standard protein supplements. Momentous is simply outstanding. Available in whey or plant-based varieties. Check out LiveMomentous.com/Rdella and use the code "RDELLA20" to save $20 off your first order. I've been using the "Absolute Zero Grass-Fed Whey" blend and also the Plant-Based blend, as well. With Momentous, you have different protein source options and great varieties to choose from. I typically mix Momentous with frozen organic strawberries and a 50/50 blend of unsweetened almond/coconut milk and it is FANTASTIC! [jbox color="grey" radius ="2"] The Momentous Minute with Tim Caron Today's Momentous Minute is with Tim Caron, the owner of Allegiate Gym and performance engineer at Momentous, the sports nutrition company on a mission to clean up the supplement industry. Today's question is when does it make sense to use a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) product? What does the research say about this? Tim Caron: BCAA's, in regards to what's actually in them, is a combination of leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Reasons why we want to have those three individually is largely due to getting leucine in our body. Leucine's an amino acid that's used during training, but it also stimulates the protein synthesis pathways. Now, in terms of what research is saying, a lot of it's actually leaning towards more essential amino acids and having amino acids that your body's not capable of producing kind of covers a lot more bases. If we're looking at getting our leucine levels to stimulate one energy production during training, as well as protein synthesis, having a lot more coverage in terms of all the essential amino acids is definitely where research is leaning towards and showing more promise. BCAA's still hold weight and can still be effective, just more research is leaning towards using essential amino acids. [/jbox] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: The Back Story EPISODE #93 Overcoming Tendonitis by Steven Low Find Tim Caron at Allegiate Gym The Top 10 Podcasts on Rdella Training LiveMomentous.com/Rdella Use code "RDELLA20" to save $20 OFF your first order. DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#283) In this week's episode, I'll share the story about the fitness workshop that literally changed my life. By making a simple decision to sign up for a one-day kettlebell training workshop, little did I know that it would change my life and lead me down an entirely new path over the last 10 years. This one experience was the "big domino" that changed everything. I'll tell you the story and the 5 major lessons I look away from that experience. And, my hope is that you come away from this episode knowing what your next step is. Here's a few things you'll hear about this week: Why a "live" training event can be transformational for you My major "aha" moments during the workshop experience What shocked me the most about attending this event How that experience started the "domino effect" for the last 10 years The most valuable lesson I learned about myself after it was over... [click_to_tweet tweet="Your best days are not behind you. You can always become a better version of yourself. -Scott Iardella" quote="Your best days are not behind you. You can always become a better version of yourself. -Scott Iardella" theme="style4"] Our proud podcast partner is Momentous.  Momentous is my #1 recommended protein that is available on the market today. This protein source is the highest-quality, it tastes amazing, and it's well-tolerated. Don't settle for sub-standard protein supplements. Momentous is simply outstanding. Available in whey or plant-based varieties. Check out LiveMomentous.com/Rdella and use the code "RDELLA20" to save $20 off your first order. I've been using the "Absolute Zero Grass-Fed Whey" blend and also the Plant-Based blend, as well. With Momentous, you have different protein source options and great varieties to choose from. I typically mix Momentous with frozen organic strawberries and a 50/50 blend of unsweetened almond/coconut milk and it is FANTASTIC! [jbox color="grey" radius ="2"] The Momentous Minute with Tim Caron Today's Momentous Minute is with Tim Caron, the owner of Allegiate Gym and performance engineer at Momentous, the sports nutrition company on a mission to clean up the supplement industry. Now, we've talked about the NSF certification before and the question today is when it comes to supplements, when do we need to look at with this certification (the NSF certification)? Tim Caron: If you're an athlete you should always be conscientious of what you're putting in your body. If you're someone who's competing you should always have a high standard in what you put in your body. In general, if you're investing in supplements you should always have the highest possible standard of what you're putting in your body, that makes a huge difference. And, when you're really evaluating your process of training and nutrition and supplements opting for the highest quality caliber of things to do and having a third party (NSF is the most widely respected independent certification organization today) that that actually can comes in and help you make that decision. It makes that process just a little bit easier, as well as a little clearer, on what you need to do. [/jbox] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: Mastery by George Leonard Find Tim Caron at Allegiate Gym The Top 10 Podcasts on Rdella Training LiveMomentous.com/Rdella Use code "RDELLA20" to save $20 OFF your first order. DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#282) Josh Hillis is our featured guest this week who joins the show to discuss the truth about what it takes to achieve sustainable fat loss. Josh is a renowned nutrition coach who specializes in habit-based, positive changes and has helped countless people reach their health and fitness goals for more than 10 years. He's also the co-author of Fat Loss Happens on Monday and is finishing up his second book, Lean and Strong. We had a fantastic chat recently discussing practical applications and strategies for healthy eating. Here's what you'll hear about in the episode: How Josh ended up as a "fat loss specialist" Learn about his habit-based approach How he tracks behaviors How his thoughts have changed on food journaling The key questions to ask clients about eating The biggest issue with food journaling What to eat for snacks? Should you eat snacks at all? How much of a role does exercise really play in fat loss? The role of stress with eating challenges How to deal with food cravings? Understand cravings vs. hunger How to overcome eating for boredom What to eat if you're actually hungry at night? The 2 biggest reasons we gain weight How to handle weekend "binge eating" The type of thinking that is the #1 predictor for diet failure What are the CORE habits for fat loss? What is TRUE hunger? What Josh thinks about the Keto craze? Thoughts on Rapid Fat Loss - yay or nay? Learn about Josh's upcoming book - Lean And Strong The importance of values with weight loss and fat loss goals And, hear about Josh's next book project, as well... Actionable closing advice you can use! Exercise does play a role in fat loss, but it's not a primary tool for most people. Weight loss is about changing your food skills. Strength training is about getting leaner. Balanced meals really work for fullness. Our proud podcast partner is Momentous.  Momentous is my #1 recommended protein that is available on the market today. This protein source is the highest-quality, it tastes amazing, and it's well-tolerated. Don't settle for sub-standard protein supplements. Momentous is simply outstanding. Available in whey or plant-based varieties. Check out LiveMomentous.com/Rdella and use the code "RDELLA20" to save $20 off your first order. I've been using the "Absolute Zero Grass-Fed Whey" blend, pictured below. I mix Momentous with frozen organic strawberries and a 50/50 blend of unsweetened almond/coconut milk and it is FANTASTIC! [jbox color="grey" radius ="2"] The Momentous Minute with Tim Caron Today's Momentous Minute is with Tim Caron, the owner of Allegiate Gym and performance engineer at Momentous, the sports nutrition company on a mission to clean up the supplement industry. Tim, today's question is what's most important to look for in protein supplements and how do we sort through so many different options that are available today? Tim Caron: Ingredient list. Look at the back of the label and actually seeing what's in there. Can you pronounce the ingredients? Do they look familiar? Are these things that you feel like something that wouldn't be hazardous to your body? I think there's a lot of intuition that should be used when you're looking at any supplements. The quality of the ingredients matters and as we dissect each one of these proteins, they have to have these products that have a shelf life and also have some sort of ability to break down and taste good when you're mixing it. So, looking at the back of the label and making sure it's grass-fed, making sure it's organic, making sure you can enunciate each one of those names makes a big difference in terms of how your body's going to react to that. Looking at the nutrition label should be paramount in most people's process of evaluating everything. Make that your first and foremost priority and you should be okay. [/jbox] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: LoseStubbornFat.com Fat Loss Happens On Monday The Happiness Trap Motivational Interviewing Find Tim Caron at Allegiate Gym The Top 10 Podcasts on Rdella Training LiveMomentous.com/Rdella Use code "RDELLA20" to save $20 OFF your first order. DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#281) Ron McKeefery is our featured guest this week in a stellar interview session that covers his latest work, as well as actionable strategies for productivity and high performance. Ron McKeefrey is an internationally recognized strength and conditioning expert, author, teacher, leader, father, and so much more. Coach McKeefery is making a return visit to the podcast this week to discuss his coaching, learning, and productivity secrets that have allowed him to rise to the top. We also chat about his latest book, Weight Room Wisdom. Here’s what you’ll learn about this week: How Ron has evolved as a Coach What he focuses on today What is the “Netflix for Strength Coaches” Understand the 3 levels of coaching What are the commonalities shared by elite level athletes The story behind the new book, Weight Room Wisdom The connection between stories and goals Ron discusses his own “goals list” How the book evolved and what it is The practical way to use the new book The power of a question Story examples from Weight Room Wisdom What Ron does today to always “get better” Maximizing productivity with the “Perfect Week” The specific productivity system that Ron uses The importance of the “next action” This “must have” app to skyrocket productivity How Ron manages his goals The 3 greatest attributes of an exceptional coach What is Ron’s “superpower” Advice for “taking action” with what you learn The 2 things that have made him most successful How Ron went from reading only 1 book in college to voracious reader Top book authors he recommends and why The immediate action you can take after this interview... [click_to_tweet tweet="Failure doesn’t scare me at all. I see it as part of the learning process. - Coach Ron McKeefery " quote="Failure doesn’t scare me at all. I see it as part of the learning process. - Coach Ron McKeefery " theme="style5"] Our proud podcast partner is Momentous.  Momentous is my #1 recommended protein that is available on the market today. This protein source is the highest-quality, it tastes amazing, and it's well-tolerated. Don't settle for sub-standard protein supplements. Momentous is simply outstanding. Available in whey or plant-based varieties. Check out LiveMomentous.com/Rdella and use the code "RDELLA20" to save $20 off your first order. I've been using the "Absolute Zero Grass-Fed Whey" blend, pictured below. I mix Momentous with frozen organic strawberries and a 50/50 blend of unsweetened almond/coconut milk and it is FANTASTIC! [jbox color="grey" radius ="2"] The Momentous Minute with Tim Caron Today's Momentous Minute is with Tim Caron, the owner of Allegiate Gym and performance engineer at Momentous, the sports nutrition company on a mission to clean up the supplement industry. Today's question is do we really need to supplement with protein sources like protein powders and why? Tim Caron: We wish we lived in a perfect world where the reality is we can get all of our protein needs met by food. The unfortunate thing is we don't. People are busy, athletes are on the go, if your training goal is always to be in a net positive in regards to your amino acid pool, but it's also really hard to get a full complete meal after your workout. Now when we're looking at post-workout, a really big benefit in terms of recovery is having bio-availability and actual proteins that digest quickly. Things like whey protein and plant-based protein, they actually digest quicker and in terms of getting your amino acid pool replenished to be in net positive in terms of overall protein, so you can build muscle. Protein supplements do make a big impact. If we're really trying to get the maximum out of our training, we need to make sure that we're having the recovery aspect dialed in afterwards. And just having a convenient, useful tool to get that protein need met, that does make it necessary. [/jbox] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: RonMcKeefery.com PLAE.PRO Weight Room Wisdom The One Thing Getting Things Done Trello App The Advantage Find Tim Caron at Allegiate Gym The Top 10 Podcasts on Rdella Training LiveMomentous.com/Rdella Use code "RDELLA20" to save $20 OFF your first order. DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#280) Tim Anderson returns to the podcast this week in our best interview to date. (Honestly, this one is amazing, folks!) Tim is the co-founder of Original Strength and the author of several great books about how to restore human movement. His latest book is titled "The Becoming BulletProof Project" and you'll learn all about his great new book this week. This was a great conversation from the beginning and there are many practical applications in the session. Here's what you'll hear about: How Tim's training radically changed from the beginning What being "Superman" means to Tim What is it to Become Bulletproof? The advice he'd give his younger self What is it to be truly strong? The importance of "becoming" The importance of "choice" The key to fitness in one word How to combat the aging process Why does the body break down and how to prevent it Understand the mindset in aging What the Becoming Bulletproof Project is all about Understand the "nudge" that leads to action Examples of simple, but brutal workouts contained in the book How to develop a strong mind and body with this system Work capacity vs strength (defining work capacity) What it felt like doing a one-mile leopard crawl? How Tim overcomes doing OS movements in public settings? How often Tim "resets?" And why? Tim talks about his morning routines! Learn about the Original Strength Institute The best thing about Original Strength is... What's the hardest thing (the challenge) about OS? Neck nods and the overhead press - why it works? A specific practice to use neck nods to improve pressing Why Tim wrote the new book and the book he's most proud of The "story" of the 135-pound Turkish get-up What's your next step with Original Strength? Learn about the different OS certifications What's next for Tim? A training practice you can use today after hearing this interview [click_to_tweet tweet="Exercise is not what you think it is. What you think is strength is really not strength. Strength is being able to live the life the way you want. - Tim Anderson" quote="Exercise is not what you think it is. What you think is strength is really not strength. Strength is being able to live the life the way you want. - Tim Anderson" theme="style4"] Our proud podcast partner is Momentous.  Momentous is my #1 recommended protein that is available on the market today. It's super high-quality, it tastes great, and it's so well-tolerated, among other reasons. Don't settle for sub-standard protein supplements. Momentous is simply outstanding. Available in whey or plant-based. Check out LiveMomentous.com/Rdella and use the code "RDELLA30" to save 30% I've been using the "Essential Grass-Fed Whey" blend, pictured below. [jbox color="grey" radius ="2"] The Momentous Minute with Tim Caron Scott Iardella: Today's Momentous Minute is with Tim Caron, the owner of Allegiate Gym and performance engineer at Momentous, the sports nutrition company on a mission to clean up the supplement industry. The question today is about the NSF certification. What is important to know about the NSF certification on product labels and can you please explain what it is? Tim Caron: The NSF is a third-party group that evaluates products and how we're looking at supplements. A lot of it's unregulated so we need to have some sort of intervention in regards to saying what the ingredients are, saying that they actually have them, someone following through with them, and why that's important for you as a customer. Potentially you're an athlete, potentially you're someone who's under the guidelines of testing and seeing if you're actually under other substances that are not conducive to a competitive and equal playing field. NSF comes in and meets us in the middle in providing a service that makes companies hold themselves to a higher standard and the process to go through that is fairly rigorous. Having that piece of mind, knowing that a company went that extra step to actually really follow through and have integrity to make sure that they're providing really high quality products that actually say what they mean, that makes a big difference. As an athlete, as someone who's competitive, or just wants a higher quality, NSF is something you should really look for in your supplements. [/jbox] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: OriginalStrength.net The Becoming Bulletproof Project Original Strength on YOUTUBE Pressing Reset Book John Brookfield The Top 10 Podcasts on Rdella Training LiveMomentous.com/Rdella Use code "RDELLA30" to save 30% on first order. DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#279) Renowned strength coach and multi-book author, Dan John, returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, 40 Years with a Whistle. Dan John is one of the top coaches in the industry and a person who has impacted me personally at a very high level, both as an athlete and coach. His books are some of the most highly-utilized resources in my home library and that says a lot about the value he provides to coaches, trainers, and athletes around the world. As always, I learn something new and valuable in each conversation. This is a special interview with amazing insights and lessons from his life and his new book. Here’s what you’ll this week: How Dan’s NEW book compares to his previous work A quick overview of ALL his great books How the idea came together for 40 Year with a Whistle An overview and framework of the new book How the new book has been “writing itself” since 1972 The difference between a mentor and a coach What is a coach? The surprising answer What is the important job of a mentor? The best places to find mentors How I read Dan’s books Why Dan’s books are “un-put-down-able” One of Dan’s great lessons about writing great content Why Constant Assessment and Constant Upgrading are essential What it really means to Work O-U-T Why there’s no such thing as a “perfect” anything Why “everything works” for about 6 weeks Things Dan is working to constantly upgrade Goals vs Success What is true success? The impact and mentorship Tim Anderson The story of Connacht Rugby mentored Dan Why Dan hates when people think his work is “simple” The true secret to coaching (the hardest part of coaching) What is snap-a-city? Dan’s take on exercise and fat loss Who Dan wrote the new book for What he hopes readers take away 40 Years What Dan says his great coaches did for him *The top 3 things that Dan says makes a great coach What’s next for Dan after the new book Specific training examples that Dan is working on… What is the art of re-reading? Dan’s closing advice on “making a difference” “The hardest workout I know” by Dan John [click_to_tweet tweet="“It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish.” - Dan John" quote="“It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish.” - Dan John" theme="style5"] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. MY OWN "DAN JOHN" BOOK LIBRARY The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. [click_to_tweet tweet="“I want to learn, I want to ask questions, I want to be better.” - Dan John " quote="“I want to learn, I want to ask questions, I want to be better.” - Dan John " theme="style5"] What makes a coach great? 1-Show up! 2-You can’t quit on yourself or your athletes 3-Ask questions & constantly assess SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: DanJohn.net OTPBooks.com One Lift A Day on T-Nation 40 Years and 40 Lessons on T-Nation From Dad To Grad OriginalStrength.net Wrestling Physical Conditioning Encyclopedia Keys To Progress Weightlifting, Olympic Style by Tommy Kono DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#278) In this week's session, I'm going to discuss a topic that is near and dear to me. Youth Sports. As a parent, coach, and sports spectator myself - there are clearly issues that need to be discussed. This session is for parents and coaches to better understand a few of the big problems associated with youth sports today. I'll discuss some problems that I have observed through the years. This is certainly a massive topic and we could easily make this a series of podcast episodes, so we'll just consider this a starting point for discussion. What's the #1 problem in youth sports? I'll discuss that and so much more this week. I don't believe in discussing problems unless you have some answers, so I'll even offer simple solutions for each point I cover in the show. There's a lot of content in the episode and I know you'll find this session valuable and useful, but I'd love to get your feedback on this. Let me know your thoughts or experiences by posting your comments below. This session is designed to inspire action and taking the next step, whatever that "next step" is for you. [click_to_tweet tweet="Sports is training for life. -Thoughts on the benefits of youth sports." quote="Sports is training for life. -Thoughts on the benefits of youth sports." theme="style4"] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. COMPLETE YOUTH TRAINING COURSE SHOW NOTES & LINKS: Complete Youth Training, presented by Mike Boyle The 3 Best Books I Read Last Year The Brave Athlete LiveMomentous.com PowerOnPowerOff.com The Risks of Sports Specialization In The Adolescent Female AchievePerformance.training (Jeremy Frisch) Josh Henkin Interview Dr. Fergus Connolly Interview DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#277) Jason Khalipa, World Champion Athlete, Entrepreneur and Author of the new book As Many Reps As Possible, joins the podcast this week to discuss the winning mindset that has made him so successful in his many endeavors. Jason Khalipa is a CrossFit World Champion, first-time book author, and lifelong competitor. He's a devoted father of two and CEO and founder of NCFIT, a global company aimed at making fitness effective, fun, and accessible. It should be stated that while I am not a Cross-Fitter (I'm a weightlifter and kettlebell practitioner), I fully enjoyed this chat learning about the mental framework that has made Jason so successful in business and athletics. While Jason's success is remarkable, he's extremely humble and open in sharing the winning mindset that has made him unstoppable in business and life. Here's what you'll hear about this week on the show: The 2 big things Jason and I have in common Hear about "the day that things changed” and how that impacted his life What was the turning point in his life that transformed his focus and drive Why he decided to write the book? The highly-effective visual model to focus on what you can control What was his first exposure exercise training - and how things evolved Why he likes most about the AMRAP training philosophy What is the AMRAP mentality? And how this impacts all phases of his life Best advice to “fix bad thinking and get in the right mindset” Jason explains the 5 parts to the AMRAP mentality: Know Your Why Focus on What You Can Control Work Hard Shift Gears Re-evaluate What's the downside of AMRAP? When someone finishes reading the book - what is the the #1 thing he hopes reader take away? What has been the #1 thing that has made him successful - as an athlete and in business? If he had to do things all over again - what would he have done different? How his physical training today compares to 2008 when he was named "the fittest man on earth?” Learn about his highly successful global business NCFIT Learn about his corporate wellness initiatives What is his typical day - what the key things he must do each day to be successful What’s been his greatest life lesson, so far? He shares his book writing process - How easy or hard was it to write the book? What book has impacted him the most and why? Simple, actionable closing advice for every listener... [click_to_tweet tweet="“There is no life hack. I wanted to write about old-school hard work.” -Jason Khalipa, World Champion Athlete " quote="“There is no life hack. I wanted to write about old-school hard work.” -Jason Khalipa, World Champion Athlete " theme="style5"] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. [click_to_tweet tweet="“Fitness is such as easy way to get uncomfortable and overcome adversity.” - World Champion Athlete, Jason Khalipa " quote="“Fitness is such as easy way to get uncomfortable and overcome adversity.” - World Champion Athlete, Jason Khalipa " theme="style5"] SHOW NOTES & LINKS: JasonKhalipa.com NC.FIT Jason's Philanthropy Page As Many Reps As Possible (Jason's Book) How To Win At The Sport Of Business by Mark Cuban DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFG-TL, USAW, CACWC Scott's background as a strength coach, athlete, and former clinician are the basis for his one-of-a-kind approach to teaching strength, human movement, and peak performance. Scott is dedicated to helping serious fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and lifters all over the world, regardless of age, background, or training experience, become the best version of themselves through improved strength and skill development for a lifetime of health, happiness, and high-performance. Scott is the passionate host of The Rdella Training Podcast, a leading weekly fitness podcast in Apple Podcasts where he interviews the most brilliant minds in the industry. Finally, he is the author of The Edge of Strength, available in Amazon and currently working on his follow-up book. To learn more about Scott, please visit our About Page. Get stronger, perform better, and evolve into the athlete you were meant to be.[/jbox]

(#276) Dr. Eric Trexler joins the show this week to discuss the science and practice of bodybuilding, as well as share key advice for improving body composition. Dr. Eric Trexler is the Director of Education at Stronger by Science. He is a natural pro bodybuilder, researcher (recently completing his PhD with more than 30 publications), and is a passionate coach. Eric is a scientist and competitive bodybuilder who brings great perspective, experience, and passion to the show this week in discussing the latest in fat loss and muscle building. Here's what you'll learn this week: Eric’s story of how he got into bodybuilding His latest role with StrongerByScience What he’s learned in the area of body composition research The downside of research in bodybuilding (and what works) What we can learn from bodybuilding research The hormonal changes that occur with contest preparation The dangers of low-protein diets Macronutrient ratios to consider for optimal body comp What's the fat intake that Eric recommends The problems with cardio and fat loss What to know about the “interference effect” Is Cardio really necessary for fat loss? Eric’s experience How Eric likes to track food intake Eric’s own mistakes in meal planning and preparation The big lessons Eric learned from Dr. Layne Norton Thoughts on powerlifting versus bodybuilding The importance of powerlifting programming What he likes most about the sport of bodybuilding How bodybuilding a life changing event for Eric Why he decided to do a bodybuilding competition Who he works with in his coaching programs Common mistakes in working towards fat loss The biggest misconception about the initial phase of weight loss What drives hypertrophy the most? As a bodybuilder, how important is technique? The 3 best supplements for bodybuilding? Closing advice... The inside scoop about his upcoming article series [click_to_tweet tweet="There’s a difference between quality volume and junk volume. Make sure that your reps count. - Dr. Eric Trexler " quote="There’s a difference between quality volume and junk volume. Make sure that your reps count. - Dr. Eric Trexler " theme="style4"] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: StrongerByScience.com About Dr. Eric Trexler My Fitness Pal - App Article on Nitric Oxide Sapiens - BOOK @TrexlerFitnesss on Instagram DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength (available on Amazon).[/jbox]

(#275) Renowned speed coach and expert, Lee Taft, joins the show this week to discuss what everyone needs to know about how to develop speed. Lee Taft, known to many as “The Speed Guy” is highly regarded as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. The last 30 years, he has devoted the majority of his time training multi-directional speed to all ages and abilities. This is an extremely valuable episode for all athletes, coaches, and parents to learn from one of the most respected names in the area of speed training. This is a special session, as I've been a huge fan of the tremendous work by Coach Taft for several years. You'll discover many insights and training pearls in the episode this week. Here's some of what you'll learn in the session: How Lee got started with coaching speed? Who he learned from? Lee’s top mentor The #1 thing Lee did to learn and develop as a coach Do naturally fast athletes need to learn to run? Is speed training a missing component from youth sports? Before training for speed, athletes must have what attributes? How strength training works with speed training Misunderstandings of speed and reactive training Is there such a thing as a “False Step?” What are the technical aspects of speed that can be taught? Key mistakes to avoid when teaching speed The neural process of learning… The Reactive Tier System for speed - and how to use it Do speed coaches generally agree or disagree on speed philosophies? What do parents need to know about youth speed training? Does Lee ever formally train his kids? (His interesting answer) Why “no pain, no gain” is a bad decision How Lee incorporates speed into a strength & conditioning program A step-by-step example of a speed training session The 3 primary things we train for How long does it take to learn fundamentals of speed? What resources Lee recommends for Parents? For Coaches? Awesome actionable closing advice… [click_to_tweet tweet="“There are people that are mentoring me and they don’t even know it. Find your board of directors.” - Lee Taft " quote="“There are people that are mentoring me and they don’t even know it. Find your board of directors.” - Lee Taft " theme="style5"] Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST [click_to_tweet tweet="“Everybody has a different gift in the profession. I’m able to see things really well.” - Lee Taft " quote="“Everybody has a different gift in the profession. I’m able to see things really well.” - Lee Taft" theme="style5"] The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: LeeTaft.com Lee Taft's YouTube Channel Speed Insider's Academy Complete Sports Training (BOOK) DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength (available on Amazon).[/jbox]

(#274) Dr. Fergus Connolly is the world’s leading sports scientist. He has authored 2 books, Game Changer and the new book, 59 Lessons. I’m extremely honored and humbled to have Dr. Connolly return to the show to discuss his latest work and  share his life lessons. His first book, Game Changer, was the first blueprint for coaches to present a holistic philosophy for winning in team sports. His new book shares the valuable lessons he's learned along the way to elite sport performance. The amazing thing about 59 Lessons is how all of these incredible lessons apply to life, not just sport. This is a fantastic interview you're guaranteed to get value from, with actionable closing advice. Enjoy the interview this week and be sure to check out the new book, 59 Lessons by Dr. Fergus Connolly. Here’s what you’ll learn this week: How Fergus “captured” 59 life-changing lessons Fergus explains what is the role of sport in life? What is 59 Lessons and how the book is organized Why winning in life is not about just one thing What is the real message of the book? Who he says he wrote this book for… The 2 things to look for when reading a book  Lesson #45 - Burn The Boats Lesson #9 - Only Compete Against Yourself Lesson #5 - You Can’t Be Half Pregnant Lesson #35 - There Is No Such Thing As Discipline What are the top 3 qualities of a great coach? The difference between humility and confidence The big gap between great coaches What does it take to win??? The answer How do Game Changer and 59 Lessons connect? What has changed since writing Game Changer? What is the follow-up to Game Changer?   The problem with “standard warm-ups” What are the 9 most used words in sport? Learn about the Online Foundation Masterclass The Final Lesson in 59 Lessons that turned life upside down The most important thing to take away from the NEW book What Dr. Connolly is most passionate about now Actionable closing advice after hearing this interview... [click_to_tweet tweet="Are you getting better or are you getting worse? The biggest challenge is complacency. You have to compare yourself versus the best version of you. -Dr. Fergus Connolly " quote="Are you getting better or are you getting worse? The biggest challenge is complacency. You have to compare yourself versus the best version of you. -Dr. Fergus Connolly " theme="style5"] This week's podcast is brought to you by our partner, ModusNutrition.com. We're extremely proud to partner with Modus to help fuel athletic performance, enhance training recovery, and promote optimal health. To learn more about Modus, join the Modus Movement. Get value from the podcast? Then, please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES: FergusConnelly.com 59 Lessons Book Game Changer Book Fergus Connolly on Twitter My Interview on The Modus Movement Podcast DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength (available on Amazon).[/jbox]

(#273) Pavel Macek, Master StrongFirst Instructor and founder and chief instructor of KB5 Gym, is this week's podcast guest where we had a fantastic chat about training principles and unconventional methods to become resilient, strong, and your best self. Pavel was the first StrongFirst Certified Instructor in Czechia, Central Europe. He is also an FMS/CK-FMS specialist. In 2008, he opened the first kettlebell gym in the Czech Republic, KB5 Gym Prague. He currently teaches Chinese combatives and MMA (Practical Hung Kyun), strength training (KB5 Gym Prague), and tactical self-defense for various private and government agencies, as well as Prague’s Charles University. Here’s what you’ll learn this week: Pavel discusses his background in strength and performance What’s most important in training Pavel explains why training must have transfer to life Why we shouldn’t focus too much on the tools How he discovered the StrongFirst system The results he got when he implemented the Naked Warrior principles Can martial arts athletes learn strength training principles faster? How he assesses and programs his athletes Pavel explains the NEW StrongFirst Resilient Course The goal of the new course - why attend? What’s covered in Resilient and the rationale behind it Practical approaches to training to become anti-fragile The 7 magnificent steps - the key steps to advance training Where and when to use the “Resilient” approach When it’s OK to “break the rules” in training Learn about the StrongFirst “Second Wind” course The importance of breathing - why everyone is talking about it Specific breathing applications to consider Surprising benefits of breathing techniques Pavel discusses his daily breathing practices Ideas to use breathing exercises - at any time of day How he finally overcame his failure of meditation An overview of Hardstyle dumbbell training Secrets of Old-Time Strongman training Differences in dumbbell versus kettlebell training What are the top 3 hardstyle dumbbell exercises? Pavel’s simple formula to constantly develop yourself Actionable closing advice… [click_to_tweet tweet="It’s better to be healthy and strong than weak and sick. - Pavel Macek " quote="It’s better to be healthy and strong than weak and sick. - Pavel Macek " theme="style5"] Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. [click_to_tweet tweet="The big transformation begins with small steps. - Pavel Macek " quote="The big transformation begins with small steps. - Pavel Macek " theme="style5"] SHOW NOTES: SimplexStrong.com Naked Warrior Simple and Sinister A Guide To The Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy StrongFirst RESILIENT Course StrongFirst SECOND WIND Course DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#272) The guest this week is Sara Hendershot, a two-time World Champion rower and 2012 Olympian. In this session, Sara shares her fascinating story of overcoming chronic injuries to become strong and resilient by focusing on strength and movement. She covers the specific challenges she faced and what she did to address weakness and injury. Sara is lifelong athlete and competitor, who began rowing in High School and continued her rowing career at Princeton University where she majored in Psychology. Upon graduation, she earned her way on to the United States Women’s National team and became an elite rower competing in the Olympic games in 2012. Here’s what you’ll this week: The chronic injuries she was dealing with as a top athlete The 2 most common injuries rowers deal with How she began to address “bad” movement issues The 3 big weaknesses that she discovered about her own body The counterintuitive approach she used to train at a higher level Major problems with her past training programs How she trains today to optimize health and performance Her experience with Olympic Weightlifting How she approaches training with her athletes The “erg score” and how it’s used Her top method to address posterior chain development The technical aspects of rowing - how technical is it? How she likes to train “core development” What tool she likes the most for shoulder health What was the “hook” for Sarah and the sport of rowing The downside of rowing… Most common misunderstandings about the sport of rowing What makes a rowing athlete great? Helpful advice to any rower to avoid injury How her approach to fitness today compares to 2012 What was the highlight of her athletic career? The hidden surprise she discovered along her path as an athlete Her top book recommendations and why… Actionable closing advice and more... [click_to_tweet tweet="It’s about learning to enjoy the training. Soak up every moment. Understand how to focus on the process. - Sara Hendershot" quote="It’s about learning to enjoy the training. Soak up every moment. Understand how to focus on the process. - Sara Hendershot" theme="style4"] Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. KEY INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: How to address weak links by focusing on movement and strength Why it's important to embrace the process Why technique matters so much in any sport How to effectively train 3 common problem areas Lessons learned about strength and movement SHOW NOTES: Rowfficient.com Crossover Symmetry Instagram @SarahHendershot DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#271) Erwan Le Corre, the creator of MovNat and author of the NEW book The Practice of Natural Movement, is the amazing guest this week on the podcast. Erwan Le Corre is the founder of “MovNat”, a synthesis of his long-term passion for real-world physical competency, his love of movement in nature, his extensive knowledge of Physical Education history, and his personal philosophy of life. He believes it is everyone’s universal and biological birthright to be strong, healthy, happy and free. He calls this state of being our “True Nature”. He also is the author of a new game-changing book titled The Practice of Natural Movement, Reclaim Power, Health and Freedom. In this session, you'll hear all about how this method improves quality of life for any individual. This episode is pure content and you're guaranteed to be inspired and enlightened by Erwan's knowledge and passion! Here’s what you’ll this week: Erwan discusses the originations and evolution of Movement The difference between Natural Movement and MovNat Examples of natural movement and what this means to us Why he created the MovNat method Examples of natural movement is everyday life Why natural movement allows us to do more in life How could MovNat help an athlete? What Erwan thinks about kettlebell training Is MovNat appropriate for everyone? When to adjust or limit movements? How kettlebell practice is a part of the MovNat approach Where does MovNat begin - how to get started? What is so important to know about the NEW book Who the MovNat workshop is for and what to expect Where is the #1 best place to start with MovNat? An overview of The Practice of Natural Movement How a kettlebell practitioner can benefit from MovNat What are we actually doing with kettlebells? A unique perspective of movement with the kettlebell swing How kettlebells transfer to functional movements The big question we need to ask ourselves A specific workout example with kettlebells and MovNat What’s the foundation of all movement? The importance of biomechanics in functional movements An explanation of biomechanics practical applications The MovNat certifications - who attends and who should consider? Should healthcare practitioners attend the certifications? What is the “real-world” feedback from the MovNat method? The downside of specialization and the upside of generalization Defining physical competency The 3 highest values of the MovNat method The big problem about the lack of physical competency Parents - why we need to role model! The problem of early specialization Why MovNat is a perfect fit for our kids and youth athletes The 2 takeaway actions from this interview…  [click_to_tweet tweet="How much ability to you want to acquire in your life? - Erwan Le Corre" quote="How much ability to you want to acquire in your life? - Erwan Le Corre" theme="style5"] [click_to_tweet tweet="Not understanding biomechanics would be a huge problem. -Erwan Le Corre on the MovNat approach" quote="Not understanding biomechanics would be a huge problem. -Erwan Le Corre on the MovNat approach" theme="style5"] Get value from the show? Then, please take a minute to review in Apple. It’s fast and easy. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. [click_to_tweet tweet="In the real world, you never know what skill you’re going to need. - Erwan Le Corre" quote="In the real world, you never know what skill you’re going to need. - Erwan Le Corre" theme="style5"] The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. THE NEW BOOK - NOW IN AMAZON! KEY INSIGHTS AND ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Understand the true essence of natural movement and MovNat Learn the best thing to do to get started with this method Understand where this fits in your approach to health and fitness Know the "why" behind the method Get ideas for immediate applications Know what you can do today to reclaim freedom tomorrow [click_to_tweet tweet="This has saved people’s lives - literally. -Erwan Le Corre" quote="This has saved people’s lives - literally. -Erwan Le Corre" theme="style5"] SHOW NOTES: MovNat.com Getting Started With MovNat NEW BOOK - The Practice of Natural Movement DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#270) Josh Henkin returns to the podcast to share a comprehensive "masterclass" about the benefits and uses of ultimate sandbag training. Josh Henkin is a CSCS with decades of experience. He is one of the most respected names in fitness and his innovative Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT™) has allowed him to present in more than 13 countries and publish in top outlets like Men’s Health and the Wall Street Journal. Josh has coached people of all backgrounds, including the U.S. Army Special Forces Recruiting Battalion and U.S. Marines. In this great session, Josh goes deep into the essentials of sandbag training (DVRT) so that you understand everything about how to get started the right way and how to better incorporate this training system into your strength and performance programs. Here's what you'll learn about this week: What makes "sandbag training" different? What Josh says is the real role of the strength coach Understand the problem with "homemade" sandbags How to apply progressive overload with the sandbag The 4 ways to progress with DVRT Step-by-step considerations to get started Why the handles are critically important in training How sandbags can expose and address "gaps" in training Why loads are extremely deceptive with sandbags The 7 primary movement patterns with DVRT Why the little tips make the biggest difference How squatting is different with a sandbag (squatting progressions) Why training is about movement patterns - not exercises The value of creating tension (this is huge) Why holding position and body position are so key to successful training Is it easier to learn DVRT if you're a certified kettlebell instructor? The 6 specific foundational movements with a sandbag What sandbag training teaches the body The real benefit of the "up-down" exercise Is sandbag training more strength or conditioning? An overview of the DVRT certification levels Misconceptions about strength training with a sandbag The actionable takeaway after hearing this interview... [click_to_tweet tweet="As a coach, you always search for better ways. - Josh Henkin" quote="As a coach, you always search for better ways. - Josh Henkin" theme="style5"] Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. [click_to_tweet tweet="If you understand the principles, the technique will be easy. - Josh Henkin" quote="If you understand the principles, the technique will be easy. - Josh Henkin" theme="style5"] KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Understand the principles behind the training system Understand the importance of functional movement patterns Use the links and resources to learn more about DVRT Consider how the system can address your own "gaps" in training If training with Ultimate Sandbags, focus on holding position & body position SHOW NOTES: UltimateSandBagTraining.com  Getting Started With Sandbag Training DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#269) In the final episode of 2018, I'll share 7 key lessons as I look back and reflect on the past year. These "life lessons" are the big things that came to my mind as sat down to review the past. I believe these lessons can be useful for any listener to get set for an amazing year ahead. I also took some time to thank everyone that has been a part of the podcast in the last year - including YOU, the listener. Thank you for listening and being a part of this show and our community.  We look forward to an even better year ahead! Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Listen to the 7 lessons I share in the episode Consider which lessons can be most useful for you this year Take out a blank piece of paper and write down your own top 5-7 lessons from last year What "pops" your head when you think about major lessons How can you use this information in the year ahead? SHOW NOTES: The 12 Week Year Extreme Ownership Fitness Sucks (article by Tucson Strength) Quench Your Own Thirst DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#268) Listen to this week's session to learn how to easily and effectively plan your strength, health, or performance goals for the next 3 to 6 months with the 1-page strength plan. I'll share the 7 key questions you need to be answer to set yourself up for focused training so that you stay on track to accomplish the big, bold goal you want to achieve. Be specific on what you want. Are there secondary goals that could align? To get clarity, do this exercise. This is laser-focused goal setting on 1-page. I highly encourage you to take a few minutes and do this valuable exercise. Be sure to DOWNLOAD the 1-Page Strength Plan below. Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. DOWNLOAD THE 1-PAGE PLAN HERE. KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Download the 1-page strength plan Fill out the sheet (it could take a few times to get it right) Keep this 1-pager in front of you to keep you focused - and on track - over the next 3-6 months Each quarter - update and revise to track progress and re-focus on what's important This can be applied for any goal - and any individual can use this (recreational exerciser or advanced athlete). The goal is to keep the goal the goal. The hardest thing for most people is identifying the primary goal. So...what's your big goal? DID YOU GET YOUR COPY OF THE MOBILITY FIX??? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#267) Pat Flynn returns to the podcast this week for a stellar interview covering a variety of topics, including how to be better at almost everything. Pat shares his unique approaches to minimalism and generalism and why these are such good things. Pat Flynn is a 'fitness minimalist' and co-author of the book Paleo Workouts For Dummies. He has written extensively about how to get more with less at his primary website, Chronicles of Strength. Pat always brings massive value and insight about training and so much more. This session was a lot of fun and it's loaded with great information, including all the details about his upcoming book project. Here's what you'll learn this week. What Pat does to maximize training this time of year A minimalist training session example he recently did Nutritional strategies around the Holidays How Pat describes his nutritional approach The importance of protein supplementation Why sustainability is essential for nutritional success Pat's secret protein bar... Why it's not a good idea to get "H-angry" Key learning strategies that Pat uses to take action What his upcoming book is all about What is skill stacking - and how to use it to your advantage Why great is the enemy of good (a contrasting viewpoint) The rule of 80% - how most can successfully use this strategy Why there's a lot of advantages to being a generalist Pat shares his top 5 skills to be successful How to develop the skill of focus The daily mediation practice he implements What his morning ritual consists of He discusses the painful process of writing a book Actionable closing advice after listening to the interview... And, the strategic application of focused-goal-setting [click_to_tweet tweet="You're probably better off being good to great at many different things and then stacking those skills to form competitive and creative advantages. - Pat Flynn" quote="You're probably better off being good to great at many different things and then stacking those skills to form competitive and creative advantages. - Pat Flynn"] [jbox color="green" radius ="2"]This week's podcast is brought to you by one of my favorite online learning resources to build a "world-class" education. Go To RdellaTraining.com/getsmart to learn more and test out a FREE 3-day trial.[/jbox] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. [click_to_tweet tweet="You can be a master and an expert in many different things. -Pat Flynn" quote="You can be a master and an expert in many different things. -Pat Flynn"] SHOW NOTES: ChroniclesOfStrength.com HowToBeBetterBook.com How To Read A Book Head Space App The War of Art [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox][jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#266) Gratitude is a powerful thing. How often do we really take time to reflect on all the great things in our lives that we are grateful for? Probably not enough. In this week's short session, I'll explain how using the practice of gratitude amplifies your life and helps you "win the day." Learn the simple way to use gratitude in daily practice to help dominate life. A few things you'll learn this week: The 3 main benefits of expressing gratitude Why gratitudes makes you stronger What I'm most grateful for today (examples) How to practice gratitude every day Discover the power of the 7-day gratitude challenge Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox][jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#265) Strength coach Dustin Rippetoe joins the podcast this week to discuss the biggest life challenge he's had to deal with and how he finds strength to move forward. Dustin has a long history as a kettlebell instructor. He has been devotedly training with kettlebells since 2004 and has been a certified kettlebell instructor under Pavel Tsatsouline since April of 2006. First with Pavel’s RKC and now proudly with StrongFirst. He has had the honor of serving as Team Leader in both organizations and actively promotes StrongFirst training methodologies and now as his health permits out of ACWA Tulsa. I met Dustin back in 2012 at an event that you'll hear about in the opening part of our interview. Here's what we discussed this week: How Dustin stumbled into strength training His journey with kettlebells The very first kettlebell exercise he ever did The major life challenge he's dealing with right now How he's managing his biggest life challenge What it's like to go through dialysis How he initially dealt with his disease Specific mental practices he used to turn the corner How he uses meditation His simple "breath work" practice Books he reads to keep his mind strong How WE can help Dustin and others... Learn about the upcoming kettlebell swing challenge Options we have to help kidney patients Dustin's biggest concern post-transplant His long-term vision for the swing challenge Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES: AllTheSwings.com Dustin Rippetoe's GO FUND ME Page MayoClinic.org/livingdonor As A Man Thinketh - Ray Porter Audio Edition Meditations by Marcus Aurelius [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox][jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#264) Dr. Robert Pastore, PhD, CNS, is the founder, Chief Science Officer and CEO of Vitalere and its sub-brand, Modus Nutrition. In this session, Dr. Pastore shared some of his vast experience and knowledge about optimizing human health. We spent the majority of our time on an in-depth and comprehensive discussion about protein, specifically looking at plant-based versus whey-based protein. His background, experience, and knowledge is amazing and you are guaranteed to take away valuable insights and actions from this session. Here's what you'll learn about this week on the show: What shaped his career as a researcher and clinical practice What he's so passionate about and why Some rather shocking facts about Celiac disease His own story of dealing with Celiac disease and the associated problems Plant-based proteins vs Whey-based proteins - what you need to know The truth about different protein supplements How to know what protein is BEST for you? An athlete's case study on protein detective work How to recognize your reactivity to the foods you eat What's important to understand about Pea protein vs Whey protein Which plant-based protein is potentially best? How protein helps athletes? Understand the importance of Amino Acid content What you should feel like after protein consumption How to maximize recovery with protein timing Key advice for reading supplement labels!!! Why it's important to have the NSF label approval Why Modus Nutrition? Get a complete review of the products at Modus What constitutes the Modus Plant-Based protein? The take-away action after listening to the show... [click_to_tweet tweet="The human body is really fascinating. Know your body and know your proteins.Know your diet the way you know your fitness. - Dr. Robert Pastore" quote="The human body is really fascinating. Know your body and know your proteins. Know your diet the way you know your fitness. - Dr. Robert Pastore" theme="style5"] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES: ModusNutrtion.com Celiac Disease From Mayo Clinic Research Paper on Pea Protein vs Whey Protein  The Case Against Sugar NSF For Sport Certification The Modus Movement Podcast [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox][jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#263) Coach Johnny Parker has been one of the most highly-regarded strength coaches in the NFL with an accomplished list of success. He's also the co-author of a NEW book titled "The System," which outlines his approach to program design in which he produced some of the strongest, high-performing, and durable athletes in the NFL. His list of accomplishments include: 10 years as a college strength and conditioning coach, 21 years as an NFL strength coach working with the NY Giants and legendary coach - Bill Parcells, 7 seasons with the New England Patriots, followed by helping the Tamp Bay Buccaneers win their first Super Bowl in 2003, before finally finishing with the San Francisco 49ers. Aside from Super Bowl triumphs, he has received multiple awards for his coaching accomplishments, including the President's Award for the NFL's top strength and conditioning coach. These are only some of his vast accolades.  His passion, knowledge, and authenticity are unparalleled. I'm truly honored to share this great interview with you. Here's what you'll learn about in this week's session: The one thing that’s been the highlight of his accomplished career? If there was something that made him successful, what was it? Key coaching insights that make a huge difference 4 stages of the coach-athlete relationship that lead to greatness The critical importance of self-belief Who he says were “pioneers” in the profession What he learned from the great coaches and leaders? What makes "the system” different from other approaches? Why "the system" became the competitive advantage A layman’s explanation of "the system” approach to training The 2 crucial variables in training Why "the system" approach works The “bell-curve” explanation of the training cycle The secret to adaptation The 2 exercises that aid performance more than anything else What’s the hardest part of “the system” How to determine changes to the program A detailed explanation of how the program works (what it looks like) How the program adds the principle of “variety” How anyone can learn the principles of "the system" Is "the system" for coaches only? How he kept his athletes virtually injury-free Where most injuries come from (according to Rob Panierello) What the athletes should “feel like” after completing the training The importance of technique! A key coaching cue for the squat How important is strength and what type of strength is most important? Why the emphasis on ballistic movements Have the Olympic lifts fallen out of favor with coaches? What is essential to understand about “the system” approach What is the fundamental concept on which “the system” is based Actionable closing advice after listening to the interview… A generous way Coach Parker can continue to help coaches… [click_to_tweet tweet="Players progressed farther and faster. They stayed in a physical peak longer in their career. -Coach Parker discussing benefits of “The System” " quote="Players progressed farther and faster. They stayed in a physical peak longer in their career. -Coach Parker discussing benefits of “The System” " theme="style5"] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST [click_to_tweet tweet="We were so much stronger than the other teams, I felt sorry for them. - Former NFL Player, Harry Carson" quote="We were so much stronger than the other teams, I felt sorry for them. - Former NFL Player, Harry Carson" theme="style5"] The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. Some of my notes outlining a training example from The System. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES: OTPBooks.com The System on Amazon [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox][jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#262) Atomic Habits is a new, breakthrough book by James Clear and it's about how small changes make the biggest difference. Habit development is something that can have a major impact on all of our lives in nearly every way possible - health, business, family, and so much more. It's been a while since I've done a book review on the podcast and I really wanted to take the time to talk a little about how this book can improve the quality of your life. Atomic habits is based on the latest science with proven, practical applications to get better every day. I'd hate to let this great resource slip by you because I know how much of a difference it can make, no matter what you're trying to achieve. In this short session, I'll share just a few on my immediate mindset shifts and takeaways from reading the book. [click_to_tweet tweet="Habits create the foundation for mastery. - James Clear" quote="Habits create the foundation for mastery. - James Clear" theme="style4"] [jbox color="green" radius ="2"]This week's podcast is brought to you by one of my favorite online learning resources to build a "world-class" education. Go To AudibleTrial.com/strengthpodcast to learn more and get a FREE audiobook.[/jbox] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to helping people consistently evolve, grow, and become the strongest and best version of themselves. We teach intelligent training and lifestyle for serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters all over the world. SHOW NOTES: JamesClear.com Atomic Habits [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#261) The first rule of great training is to "do no harm." Train safe has been my unbreakable first rule for strength training and I've personally learned the importance of this the hard way. In this session, I'll discuss 7 ways we can work to minimize risk for injury with strength training. While the risk for injury is inherently small with strength training, there are certainly things we can do to maximize performance results and minimize our risk for injuries. I'll share 7 specific ideas about the things we can do to stay injury-free for the long haul. Staying injury-free is the key to successful training. [click_to_tweet tweet="The greatest risk with exercise is not getting started. -American College of Sports Medicine" quote="The greatest risk with exercise is not getting started. -American College of Sports Medicine" theme="style5"] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: The Pain Performance Matrix (Episode #243) [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#260) Danny Sawaya joins the show this week. Danny is the Founder and owner of Tucson Strength and Tucson Barbell Club in Tucson, Arizona. He is a Strong First Team Leader, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and FMS level 2 certified specialist. His athletic background spans from being a competitive powerlifter to competing in marathons and even an Ironman event. Danny’s insane story of quitting his job to start to gym - with a family, no money, and no clients. Now Danny is getting ready to open up a 12,500 square foot training facility. Danny shares his epic journey from quitting his trainer job to where he is today in a fantastic interview session where he holds nothing back. Here's what you'll hear about this week: Danny shares a little about his background and how he got his start Why he decided to open a gym and what he wanted to do different The best advice he tells gym owners when getting started What he says he would have done differently How he went from a 1,000 sq. ft. facility to over 12,000 How he differentiates from Big Box Gyms and CrossFit Danny’s keys to successful gym ownership He shares the specifics of what he does different from others Do people buy into the concept of strength? The biggest mistake gym owners make Why Danny says his program is not for everyone What he says is the most important part of his gym experience What’s in his “code of conduct” The “dark side” of gym ownership How he handles the “stressors” of being a gym owner Who he looks to for learning and mentorship The one thing he says that makes him successful How he gets better and becomes his best self How the tools of Life Coaching helped him overcome challenges Would Danny recommend opening a gym? What has to happen before answering that question Current trends with local gyms What are the KEY steps to open a gym (step-by-step) Advice grow and scale your business (as a gym owner) Books he recommends Great closing advice for every listener [click_to_tweet tweet="I’m always looking for a better version of myself and a better version of this gym. - Danny Sawaya" quote="I’m always looking for a better version of myself and a better version of this gym. - Danny Sawaya" theme="style5"] [jbox color="green" radius ="2"]This week's podcast is brought to you by one of my favorite online learning resources to build a "world-class" education. Go To AudibleTrial.com/strengthpodcast to learn more and get a FREE audiobook.[/jbox] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: TucsonStrength.com The Power of Broke Start With Why Blue Ocean Strategy [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#259) Jeff Pelizzaro is this week's featured guest. Jeff is a licensed physical therapist, golf fitness professional, and authored the #1 Amazon Best-Selling book The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout.  He’s the co-founder of 18STRONG, a golf fitness website and podcast where the mission is simple:  Help golfers Train Harder, Practice Smarter, and Play Better Golf. Combining instructional videos and podcast interviews with some of the best golfers and coaches in the world, 18STRONG is quickly becoming one of the top online resources for golfers looking to Think, Play, and Feel stronger on and off the course. This week on the show, Jeff and I had a great chat about his highly successful approach to movement and strength with the golfers he works with. He shares his specific methods that allow for peak performance in the game of golf. Here's what you'll learn about this week: Jeff's backstory and how he ended up specializing in Golf Fitness I share my own "golf story" that I've never shared before How golf is a lot like kettlebells and weightlifting? What Jeff enjoys most about working with the golf population How strength training can improve golf performance How he evaluates golfers to maximize performance What body segments limit the golf swing the most? His simple approach to better movement and strength How he cautiously uses kettlebells in his training program What he thinks about using the get-up for golfers Benefits of the get-up for the golfer What his "go-to" exercises are for golf performance The method he uses to increase speed His global approach to fixing low back pain Misconceptions golfers have about strength training Why hypertrophy training is actually a great thing for golfers Examples of the young generation of golfers who are lifting heavy Learn about the gold standard golf certification - The TPI What to look for when looking for a golf fitness professional Advice for coaches or trainers who are looking to work with golfers Where to start on 18Strong.com? Jeff's unconventional book recommendation The takeaway action after listening to this interview... [click_to_tweet tweet="Your body is the most important piece of equipment that you own. - Jeff Pelizzaro" quote="Your body is the most important piece of equipment that you own. - Jeff Pelizzaro" theme="style5"] [jbox color="green" radius ="2"]This week's podcast is brought to you by one of my favorite online learning resources to build a "world-class" education. Go To AudibleTrial.com/strengthpodcast to learn more and get a FREE audiobook.[/jbox] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: 18Strong.com YouTube Channel for 18Strong Five Lessons - The Modern Fundamentals Of Golf The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout TPI Certification Fearless Golf Think And Grow Rich [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#258) Tim Anderson, multi-book author and co-creator of Original Strength, returns to the podcast this week. In this week's session, we discuss practical ways we can all move better, feel better, get stronger, and live a better life. The methods he teaches are simple, scalable, and valuable for all. So, this week Tim came back to the show to tell us about the latest advancements with the Original Strength system, as well as provide tactical tips and take-aways. Here's what you learn this week: A quick description of the mission Original Strength What it means to "Press Reset" How the OS system continues to advance How the new book builds on previous work Why the 3 pillars are foundations to great performance How to progress and load the reset movements Who the new "performance" system is designed for What hooked NFL strength coach Chip Morton with OS? Why simple neck nods are so powerful and deceptive Understand the role of the vestibular system in performance How and why to progress with vestibular training What you need to keep your tongue on the roof of your mouth? (Huh?) Nervous system vs. vestibular system? Who can benefit the most from the new book? Specific example of OS Performance in a lifting session Learn "one of the deepest wells" of the OS system A daily breathing practice that Tim recommends Additional resources to learn about Original Strength Great closing advice! [click_to_tweet tweet="Your body is amazingly and wonderfully designed. You are not stuck. -Tim Anderson " quote="Your body is amazingly and wonderfully designed. You are not stuck. -Tim Anderson " theme="style1"] [jbox color="green" radius ="2"]Get the Training Mistakes Guide. Go to RdellaTraining.com/mistakes to get the FREE guide now.[/jbox] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: OriginalStrength.net Performance - The Next Level Success Stories HERE Original Strength VIDEOS [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#257) Sue Falsone, author and performance training expert, joins the podcast this week for an in-depth discussion about her latest work. Sue Falsone is the Founder of Structure and Function Education and Falsone Consulting and she's a return guest on the podcast. She has an amazing background in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Strength & Conditioning and now she’s the author of the amazing book “Bridging The Gap From Rehab To Performance.” Here's what you'll learn about this week: The highlight of her professional career What was the most challenging time in her career Looking back, is there anything she'd change? What role does she identify with the most? How she juggled the roles of clinician and strength & conditioning specialist What it means to "bridge the gap"and why she wrote the book? Who Sue says will benefit from her work the most How to get the most from the book - no matter your background Sue discusses her book writing process - how this book got done! Her secret to getting things done (what works for her) How her system was developed through the years The seminar that initiated the system The simple explanation of the "bridge the gap" system An fundamental understanding of the process (or continuum) Is there a most important part to this system? A detailed explanation of the "pain to performance" system What's most important to understand in the process? Can this approach be applied to the non-athlete? The truth about scientific evidence - and how to use it What can be cone better in the research world Understand the role of the nervous system in performance (good & bad) How she uses breathing and relaxation practices The 2 functions of the diaphragm muscle How she incorporates breathing exercises herself Thoughts about "the current state of physical therapy" The BIG action step after hearing this interview... [click_to_tweet tweet="Movement is really helpful for pain control. If want to decrease pain, one of the best things to do is to move. -Sue Falsone" quote="Movement is really helpful for pain control. If want to decrease pain, one of the best things to do is to move. -Sue Falsone" theme="style5"] [jbox color="green" radius ="2"]This week's podcast is brought to you by one of my favorite online learning resources to build a "world-class" education. Go To RdellaTraining.com/getsmart to learn more and test out a FREE 3-day trial.[/jbox] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. There's truly a gap between the rehab professional and the fitness professional. Sue's new book helps to "bridge the gap" between each side. SHOW NOTES: Bridging The Gap From Rehab To Performance OTPBooks.com SueFalsone.com [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#256) Dr. Ryan DeBell, founder of The Movement Fix, joins the podcast this week for a fantastic discussion about human movement. Dr. DeBell is a chiropractor, seminar leader, writer, and creator of The Movement Fix. The Movement Fix is an educational website that teaches us how to master our body through better movement. Here's what you'll learn about this week: Why he doesn't identify with being a Chiropractor How his passion in health and fitness all began with the Total Gym How he merged his background in Technology & Health and Fitness Why transitioning to a more digital learning environment A "hint" about the big project he's been developing Learn about the "Online" Movement Fix seminar What's the big thing that people walk away with after the MF seminar Can you assess your own movement? What are the principles to satisfy a good squat pattern? Why movement checklists aren't a good thing (according to Ryan) What are the 3 most common movement issues? Thoughts on spinal flexion (during movement and/or during lifts) What he says is worse than spinal flexion? What exercises he likes for back health Most valuable exercises to improve movement What exercise is often missed in training? An exclusive "sneak preview" about his upcoming soft-tissue tool Books he's recently read and recommends 2 actionable takeaways from our interview (great stuff!) [click_to_tweet tweet="'I'm here to teach people to think, not to memorize something.' -Dr. Ryan DeBell" quote="'I'm here to teach people to think, not to memorize something.' -Dr. Ryan DeBell" theme="style5"] [jbox color="green" radius ="2"]This week's podcast is brought to you by one of my favorite online learning resources to build a "world-class" education. Go To RdellaTraining.com/getsmart to learn more and test out a FREE 3-day trial.[/jbox] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: TheMovementFix.com TheMovementFix.com/Resources The Movement Fix Online Workshop Choose Yourself Think And Grow Rich Letting Go Of The Words [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#255) What are the best exercises for strong, powerful, healthy shoulders? In this session, I'll discuss 7 proven exercises to keep your shoulders supple and strong. While there are many considerations when strengthening the shoulders, I'll share what I have found to be most valuable in recent years to maintain strong and injury-free shoulders. If you're looking to optimize health of the shoulders, listen and learn about the rationale for this progressive approach. Get value from this podcast? Then please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published every week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: The SOTS Press - The Ultimate Guide Last Week's Episode (Discussing the Plane of The Scapula) [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#254) Does the latest research shed new light on the overhead press? Or is this shoddy science that leaves little practical application? In this episode, I'll discuss some of the latest kettlebell science. Unfortunately, this study had a major flaw and I'll tell you what it is and why it's important to understand the limitations of a study like this. Additionally, I'll share some specific applications to performing a safe and effective overhead press, whether you use a kettlebell or any other training implement. I'll even offer a "call to action" for future research in this area. To maximize the effectiveness of the much-debated overhead press, take a listen to this week's episode. Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published every week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. What should the kettlebell press look like? Watch the video below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BUsV0AqFjH7/?taken-by=rdellatraining The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: Study Citation - Stability of Resistance Training Implement Alters EMG Activity During The Overhead Press The Overhead Press - Is It Bad For The Shoulders? [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#253) PJ Nestler returns to the podcast this week to discuss his role as Director of Performance with XPT. This session is not only cutting-edge, but it's filled with ideas and next steps to optimize health and performance - at any level. Coach PJ is a human performance specialist with over a decade of experience preparing top athletes for competition, and a life mission to help athletes and coaches realize their true potential. Over the past ten years, PJ has trained dozens of athletes from the UFC, NFL, NHL and MLB. He's a wealth of information and gets results with his athletes and students. XPT (or Extreme Performance Training) is a performance lifestyle based on the fundamentals: Breathe, Move, Recover. XPT is inspired by the training techniques and lifestyle habits of big wave surfer, Laird Hamilton and former Pro-Athlete, Gabrielle Reece. For more information, visit XPTLife.com. Here's some of what we cover this week on the show: What is the XPT experience and what it can do for you How he landed his current role of Performance Director His first impressions of Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece Why PJ was hesitant to go to XPT How he describes XPT and who can benefit the most Learn about the 2 paths of the XPT experience (consumer and coaching) Specific applications of breathing and how this has transformed people What a NEW study revealed about CWI (Cold Water Immersion) Practical advice for recovery using CWI PJ shares his personal experience that helped him overcome panic attacks Specific applications of using CWI How to use "contrasting" exposures - and why? Why heat exposure can do for our health Closing advice with 2 specific actions... [click_to_tweet tweet="Get outside of your comfort zone. That's what XPT is all about. -PJ Nestler" quote="Get outside of your comfort zone. That's what XPT is all about. -PJ Nestler" theme="style5"] Get value from this podcast? Then please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY The Rdella Training® Podcast is published every week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: XPTLife.com PJ Nestler on Instagram ACE Cold Water Immersion Study Just Breathe by Dan Brule The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help men and women, regardless of age or background, forge their best, strongest self. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#252) What's the difference between training for maximum muscular development and true strength training? Yes, this is often misunderstood. Thanks to a great question from Ian (one of our loyal listeners to the podcast), I wanted to answer this question in detail - especially since I'm a former bodybuilder. While it's true that resistance exercise will provide gains in strength and muscle, the way we manipulate training variables has a great deal to do with maximizing results in either area. I'll explain the key differences. Get value from this podcast? Then please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY The Rdella Training® Podcast is published every week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. In general, the image below depicts differences between training for maximizing muscle mass versus training to maximize strength gains. There's more to it than this, but this represents a fundamental overview of where the differences begin. The evidence is highly suggestive that volume plays a key role in muscular development and there is still much more to be learned about volume-based periodization strategies. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: Evidence-Based Guidelines To Maximize Hypertrophy "Confessions From A Recovering Bodybuilder" Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy And Their Application To Resistance Exercise  [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help bridge the gaps in strength, performance and injury prevention. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#251) Strength training over 40 is our big topic this week on the podcast. In this week's episode, we'll explore 10 ideas that are important considerations for the "over 40" strength training enthusiast. I'll discuss the ideas and actionable takeaways. Here's the 10 topics we discuss in this episode as they relate to strength training: Specific recovery ideas Protein - how much? My big 5 supplements and why Sleep - how much? Stress reduction practices Water intake - how much? How to address mobility Hypertrophy - why it matters even more Why we need to focus on strength A simple mindset hack (or motto) to live by [click_to_tweet tweet="'Your best days are NOT behind you.' " quote="'Your best days are NOT behind you.'" theme="style5"] Get value from this podcast? Then please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY The Rdella Training® Podcast is published every week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. [click_to_tweet tweet="We need to fight every day to preserve our muscle and strength." quote="We need to fight every day to preserve our muscle and strength." theme="style5"] The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: Your Body's Many Cries For Water Original Strength by Tim Anderson Schoenfeld Paper on Protein  [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help bridge the gaps in strength, performance and injury prevention. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#250) In this session, I'll answer some common kettlebell training questions. It's been a while since I've done a listener Q & A session, so here's some detailed answers to some great questions I've received recently. Here's the questions and topics discussed in the episode: Can you really build muscle by using kettlebells? (Still a common question, here's what you need to know) The best way to use kettlebells with a barbell program? (I'll give some specific ideas here) Kettlebells and barbells - together or separate? (My preferred approach) How can you keep getting results with the kettlebell swing? (Great question & glad it was asked) What are the best kettlebell exercises for shoulder stability?  If you like the Q & A session, please let me know. Get value from this podcast? Then please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY The Rdella Training® Podcast is published every week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Created for the serious fitness enthusiasts and dedicated lifters around the world. SHOW NOTES: The Shock & Awe Protocol (*Please note, only available for a short time more on Amazon) Practical Programming [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to help bridge the gaps in strength, performance and injury prevention. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#249) Here's part II of the "pillar" content series. If you haven't heard part I, please go back and listen to episode 248 before listening to this session so that you better understand the full scope of content. In this episode, we'll discuss the critical NEXT STEP you must do to make your training easy and effortless. If you struggle with motivation, drive, or even consistency, then this 2-part series is a "must listen to." And, even if you're training is solid, I'd still highly recommend the actions in these 2 important episodes to keep you driving forward. In this session, I introduce the powerful concept I call Value-Based Training. Got a minute? Please take a just minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY The Rdella Training® Podcast is typically published every Wednesday with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Specifically created for the serious fitness enthusiast, lifter, athlete, coach, trainer, or rehab professional. SHOW NOTES: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F@ck by Mark Mason Steve Pavlina's List of Values Part I of this 2-Part Series is Here [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to bridge the gaps in strength, performance and injury prevention. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#248) Let's call this a "pillar episode" here on the podcast as we dive into the psychology of your training. This is part 1 of a 2-part podcast series for all serious fitness enthusiasts. And coaches, you'll benefit from this, too. In this episode, we'll discuss the first critical step you must do to make your training easy and effortless (no I'm not kidding, but you have to listen to the context and how this works). If you struggle with motivation, drive, or even consistency, then this week's show (and next week's Part II) is a "must listen to." And, even if you're training is solid, I'd still highly recommend the actions in the next 2 episodes to keep you driving forward. This important exercise is very important with your training and fitness goals - in the short-term and long-term. [jbox color="green" radius ="2"]This week's episode is brought to you by Get Abstract. This learning resource has been one of my best kept secrets for years, until now. Go to RdellaTraining.com/getsmart to learn more about it.[/jbox] Got a minute? Please take a just minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY The Rdella Training® Podcast is typically published every Wednesday with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Specifically created for the serious fitness enthusiast, lifter, athlete, coach, trainer, or rehab professional. [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to bridge the gaps in strength, performance and injury prevention. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#247) After a 2 month hiatus from the podcast, this week's episode covers the latest happenings and explains why the layoff. Most importantly, I'll tell you about the future of the podcast. Please be sure to take a listen this week and hear what's been going on and learn about what's coming. Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY The Rdella Training® Podcast is typically published every Wednesday with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Specifically created for the serious fitness enthusiast, lifter, athlete, coach, trainer, or rehab professional. [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to bridge the gaps in strength, performance and injury prevention. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#246) In this short episode, I'll tell you why it's a good idea to take a step back when you want to move forward with something. That's exactly what I'm doing with the podcast right now. I'll tell you the 4 reasons why the podcast is 'off schedule' these days - and why this is actually a good thing. Sometimes you have to take a step back, when you want to take a BIG step forward. I'll give you 3 examples of how this approach can apply to anything. For the latest on The Rdella Training Podcast, take a listen to this week's episode. Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY The Rdella Training® Podcast is typically published each week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Podcast is committed to "bridging the gaps" in strength, performance, and injury prevention. Specifically created for the serious fitness enthusiast, lifter, athlete, coach, trainer, or rehab professional. SHOW NOTES: SportsNutritionSociety.org [jbox color="red" radius ="2"]Follow @RdellaTraining on Instagram for high-value training tips, tutorials and education.[/jbox] [jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]Community page: RdellaTraining.com/ask.[/jbox] Spread the word! Please share this on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere you’d like. [jbox color="blue" radius ="2"]Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS is a strength coach, athlete, and former "physio" who's mission is to bridge the gaps in strength, performance and injury prevention. Scott is the author of the book, The Edge of Strength.[/jbox]

(#245) Fitness professional Jason Pak joins the show this week to discuss his no-nonsense approach to helping people achieve their fitness goals. Jason and his wife Lauren opened Achieve Fitness Boston in 2012 after realizing that there were not enough gyms out there who truly cared about...

(#244) Katie Gould is a highly successful gym owner in Philadelphia. She’s the founder of KGStrong, which was recently voted the “Best of Philly” and she caught my attention because of her unique approach to health and fitness in the gym business. Katie’s approach blends...

(#243) How do you return to training following an injury? In this week’s episode, I’ll share the exact framework and mindset I use to get back to pain-free performance. Many years ago, I had a devastating low back injury that changed my life. I’ll share...

(#242) Dominic Matteo is our guest this week. In this week’s session, Dominic openly shares his own story of transformation and struggles in overcoming obesity. Dominic is now a top coach at Precision Nutrition. Once morbidly obese, Dominic shed over 100 pounds and discovered a deep...

(#241) Aaron Jannetti is our gracious guest this week on the podcast and we cover an important (and uncomfortable) topic. Aaron is the author of the book, “How To Survive An Active Killer: An Honest Look At Your Role In The Age Of Mass Violence.”...

(#240) Josh Trent and Dr. Tim Brown join the show this week to discuss breath, posture and intentional movement. Dr. Tim Brown is the Founder of IntelliSkin, a human technology company, and the Co-Medical Director for the World Surf League. Tim is a world-renowned Chiropractor and Movement...

(#239) Ben Pakulski is the featured guest this week and he shares great perspective on his unconventional approach to muscle building. This is actually a deep conversation covering a lot more than just muscle building. Ben is a IFBB professional bodybuilder (now retired) who helps people...

(#238) What is true strength? What is the unthinkable? I’ll give some context in regards to this past week’s tragic events. I had 3 choices for this week’s episode. I chose the hardest one. Sit down with me for a cup of coffee and just...

(#237) This week, I’ll bring you something very different, something I’ve never done before. Motivational? Inspirational? Maybe. Many life lessons can be learned from sports. I believe that. It’s hard to explain why this podcast is so important, so please take a listen to understand...

(#236) In this week’s episode, I’ll discuss one of BEST fitness and performance conferences you should consider attending this year. Kettlebell science and sports nutrition – what do they have in common? I’ll tell you in the episode. I’m very excited to share some “breaking...

(#235) How common are strength training related injuries? Specifically, how common are injuries in strength sports such as powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, and bodybuilding as compared to other sports? We’ll take a look at the surprising body of scientific research and the rate of injury in...

(#234) Dr. Mitch Babcock joins the podcast this week for a great conversation about how he combines his background as a strength athlete, physical therapist and strength coach in an innovative approach to maximizing performance and minimizing risk for injury. You could say that his...

(#233) Here’s my 6th annual post that I do each year as I reflect back on the best “fitness” books I’ve read during the last 12 months. My criteria for this year’s list is as follows: Books that were released sometime during 2017 Books I...

(#232) Jerzy Gregorek is this week’s amazing guest. Let me tell you, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Jerzy is the creator of the Happy Body program. He’s an author, poet, weightlifter and I am extremely excited and honored to have Jerzy...

(#231) One of my favorite questions to ask every guest on the show is “what’s the #1 book that you recommend the most to others?” In this week’s session, I’ll give you my answer to that question and I’ll tell you why this book is...

(#230) Jim Kielbaso, a top strength and conditioning coach and president and CEO of the IYCA, joins the podcast this week for an incredible interview. If you’re a parent or a coach – this is an episode you have to listen to. Jim Kielbaso is a...

(#229) Pat Flynn returns to the show this week to discuss his unique and minimalistic approach to training and life. Pat is the author of Paleo Workouts for Dummies and he’s the creator of ChroniclesofStrength.com. And, he’s also self described minimalist – and generalist. What exactly...

(#228) Jon Engum, Martial Arts Expert and Master SFG Strong First Instructor, is this week’s featured guest. This is the first time Jon has been a guest on the show and I’m very excited to have him share his incredible knowledge. Jon is the author...

(#227) Anthony Renna, fitness professional and longtime fellow podcaster, joins the show this week for a fantastic and entertaining chat about his experiences in podcasting. For the last 10 years, Anthony has been the voice behind The Strength Coach Podcast, which has been a leading fitness podcast....

(#226) Dr. Fergus Connolly, author of the revolutionary book Game Changer, joins the podcast this week for an incredible chat session. If you haven’t heard about the book Game Changer yet, this book is one of the most talked about books in the area of...

(#225) How strong do you really need to be? How strong is strong enough? I believe this question is NOT discussed enough and it’s often misunderstood. In this week’s session, I’ll answer this question and provide practical applications for you – or for those you...

(#224) Dr. Stuart McGill and Brian Carroll return to the podcast this week to share their story about the “Gift of Injury.” The NEW book, co-written by my guests, outline Brian’s recovery from back injury and how he returned to elite level powerlifting with the help...

(#223) Anton Jefferson (Weightlifter, Coach and Entrepreneur) joins the podcast this week for episode #223 to share his passion for Olympic Weightlifting and what he’s doing to help spread the word about the ultimate strength skill. Anton is a dynamic coach and passionate athlete, as...

(#222) How would you answer this important question? What’s the most “valuable” exercise for the human body? What exercise could enhance everything else without detracting from any training program or exercise approach? That’s the question we’ll discuss this week and I’ll share my list of...

(#221) Steven Low is the author of one of the most amazing and comprehensive books on Gymnastics and Bodyweight strength training I’ve ever seen. He joins the show this week to discuss his approach and key learnings as a coach and a clinician. Steven is...

(#220) Donnie Thompson joins the podcast this week to discuss the topics of Body Tempering, Fatbells, Kettlebells, and much more. He’ll share personal stories, experiences, and his beliefs on why these tools and techniques are so effective and enhance training benefits. Donnie is a world-class...

(#219) Well, I’m excited to finally get back to the show this week. In this episode, I’ll explain why the long hiatus and share a simple formula I’m using to get back on track after dealing with chaos. I’ll tell you about my personal story...

(#218) This week I discuss one of the most important topics in strength and performance training – breath control. I’ll discuss the critical importance of breathing for maximum performance and share 4 specific techniques you can use (or teach) in your training programs right now....

(#217) Brian Mackenzie and Dr. Andy Galpin join the show this week to discuss their amazing new book Unplugged: Evolve From Technology To Upgrade Your Fitness. Brian Mackenzie is a world-renowned strength and conditioning expert and the author of the New York Times bestseller Unbreakable...

(#216) Renowned calisthenics experts, Danny and Al Kavadlo, join the show this week to discuss their new calisthenics training system – “Get Strong.” In this week’s session, we’ll take a “deep dive” into the area of calisthenics-only training with two of the world-leading authorities on...

(#215) Phil Sabatini, head coach of The Barbell Syndicate and Olympic Weightlifting National Champion, joins the show this week to discuss his approach and key learnings as an athlete and coach. Phil shared a variety of great tips and insights about his Weightlifting experiences with...

(#214) Dr. Kathy Dooley joins the show this week to discuss a critically important topic in human performance – the understanding of functional anatomy.   Dr. Dooley is a chiropractor and an anatomy instructor at two New York City medical schools, Albert Einstein College of...

(#213) Coach PJ Nestler joins the show this week to discuss an assortment of fantastic training topics and share his unique experiences as a performance coach. PJ is a performance specialist who continues to evolve his approach with “in-the-trenches” experience. This session is packed with...

(#212) Top Strength Coach and Author, Brett Bartholomew, joins the podcast this week for an amazing interview discussing his breakthrough book – Conscious Coaching: The Art And Science of Building Buy-In. His new book is gathering “rave reviews” and generating significant attention for coaches, trainers...

(#211) In a very unique English-Italian interview, Fabio Zonin and Paolo Evangelista, join me this week to discuss what’s been called “the best biomechanics book for powerlifters ever written.” “DCSS, Powerlifting for Power Lifters” is a cutting-edge biomechanics and strength training book written by engineer and Italian...

(#210) In this session, I’ll give you an important update about the NEW vision and mission here on Rdella Training – and tell you a little about what to expect in the week’s ahead on the podcast. This is an important episode to learn about the...

(#209) This week, I’ll tell you all about an important and high value exercise that, surprisingly, most people never do. You’ll hear about why I think this exercise is so valuable and how it can be a major contributor to any athlete or fitness enthusiast’s...

(#208) Welcome to “strength club.” In this week’s show, I take time out to review 3 recent strength and performance books I’ve read that can truly make a difference. As you may know, I am a voracious reader and I wanted to take this episode...

(#207) Dr. Quinn Henoch, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Author of the NEW book Weightlifting Movement Assessment And Optimization, returns to the podcast this week to share amazing content and tell us about all about his latest work. Quinn is an amazing physical therapist, strength coach,...

(#206) Robb Wolf, NY Times Best-Selling Author of The Paleo Solution and International Health Expert, joins the podcast this week. Robb is brilliant guy and shares some very specific insights and actions in this week’s show about optimizing health. Robb was a guest on the...

(#205) Brian Carroll, elite level powerlifter and author of the great book 10/20/Life, joins the podcast this week to discuss how he overcame a major back injury and also shares his proven approach to strength and performance with 10/20/Life. Brian Carroll has been an elite level...

(#204) Max Aita, Head Coach at Juggernaut Training Systems, joins the show to discuss his key learnings from his personal experiences with legendary Bulgarian Weightlifting coach, Ivan Abadjiev (who recently passed away at the age of 85). Max is truly a wealth of knowledge and...

(#203) Dr. Aaron Horschig, author of the new book “The Squat Bible,” is the featured guest this week discussing the most debated movement on the planet – the squat. Aaron is a physical therapist, strength coach, strength athlete, and creator of Squat University – a...

(#202) In this session, I’ll share a simple 4 step “framework” for getting started with Olympic Weightlifting. This valuable framework can also apply to any new skill you want to develop. I’ll share my story of struggle with getting started with the Olympic lifts and...

(#201) Dr. Jonathon Sullivan, co-author of the ground-breaking and important new book, The Barbell Prescription, joins the podcast this week for a phenomenal session that’s not to be missed. Dr. Sullivan is an MD, PhD and owner of Greysteel Strength & Conditioning where he specifically serves the...

(#200) We celebrate 200 episodes of The Rdella Training Podcast! In this milestone session, I wanted to take some time to thank everyone for tuning in to the RT podcast and also talk about all the work that goes on “behind the scenes” to produce...

(#199) Juliet Starrett returns to the podcast to discuss her high performance lifestyle and how she balances life as a CEO, athlete, wife and mother of two. In this session, we dive into Juliet’s own approach to training, her background as an athlete, her approaches...

(#198) Katy Bowman is this week’s amazing guest. Katy is a bestselling author, biomechanist, movement scientist, writer, and creator of Nutritious Movement. Katy is absolutely brilliant and I’m extremely excited to have her join the show to discuss her uncommon approaches to optimizing human movement,...

(#197) Dr. Craig Marker is this week’s guest in a great interview session. We discuss his approach to building strength, with specific programming concepts and training applications. This session is literally jam-packed with specific training ideas to improve strength and performance. Craig Marker, Ph.D is...

(#196) Scott Keneally is an investigative journalist and is the writer/director of the incredible documentary “Rise of the Sufferfests.” Scott’s documentary reveals the international growth and obsession behind the Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) phenomenon such as Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and the one you probably...

(#195) In this short episode, I’ll share my thoughts on why explosive strength is not only important for the athlete, but for all of us. It could be argued that developing the quality of explosive strength is the “most” important strength quality – and I’ll...

(#194) Dr. Theresa Larson is this week’s featured guest. She has an amazing story and a fantastic approach to training and performance. You’ll learn all about it in this week’s show. Dr. Theresa Larson received her doctorate in physical therapy and is a former Marine...

(#193) Stephanie Ring is the founder of Endure Yoga, a multi-sport athlete and the creator of Yoga For Strength. She’s the first “yoga expert” to be featured on the podcast and she discusses some amazing content this week. In this great session, Stephanie shares her...

(#192) Scott Carney is an award-winning investigative journalist, anthropologist and multi-book author. WARNING: This is one of the most “mild-blowing” interviews we’ve done on the podcast to date. This information is for your background use only – please use discretion. Scott is the author of...

(#191) Adam Wolf (PT, LMT, FAFS) is this week’s featured guest discussing his revolutionary approach to human movement. Adam is a licensed physical therapist, massage therapist, movement teacher, and author of the new book “Real Movement, Perspective on Integrated Motion And Motor Control.” In this session, you’ll...

(#190) In the final episode of 2016, I wanted to share the 2 big things I’m doing right now that will set the stage for an amazing year ahead. These are 2 simple things you can do to have a major impact in the upcoming...

(#189) Here’s 3 important questions we should constantly be asking ourselves – about our training. These are simple questions, but simple is not always common practice. In addition to discussing the “3 questions,” I’ll share some gratitude as I look back at this year’s podcast...

(#188) Aaron Alexander is the featured guest this week on the show. This session is “unconventional” and fast-paced as we cover some great topics and practical applications. Aaron is the creator of Align Therapy and a fitness podcaster who’s passionate about helping people maximize function...

(#187) Joe De Sena returns to the show this week in “The Return of The Spartan.” Joe’s a great man and is now a 3-time guest on the podcast. He’s the founder of Spartan Race, a multi-book author, ultra-endurance athlete, and mega-successful entrepreneur. There’s a...

(#186) I’ve got a HUGE announcement in episode 186 – not to mention it’s a cool episode to listen to… Learn about the project I’ve been immersed in for the last several months – The Revolution Strong Summit! The Revolution Strong Summit unites the industry...

(#185) In this week’s session, I’ll give you a brief recap of the 4th National Congress of Strength in Italy. The congress was amazing and I’ll tell you about in this week’s show. And, I’ll share 3 key takeaways – the 3 simple “transformative” things...

(#184) I want to keep you in the loop, so in this week’s short episode, I’ll share the latest happenings and what’s going on behind the scenes at RdellaTraining.com. There’s a lot of exciting things going on right now, so I’ll tell you about a...

(#183) I’m back!!! After a short sabbatical, this episode kicks off the RETURN of The Rdella Training Podcast. I’m very excited to get the show rolling again with this episode. In this session, I’ll tell you what I’ve been up to and why I took...

(#182) In this session, I answer some GREAT listener questions about programming, progressions, kettlebells, and even supplementation. In addition, I also have a BIG announcement that you’ll want to hear about as a valued listener of the RT podcast. If you could take a minute, please...

(#181) Strength Athletes, Hayden Bowe and Stefi Cohen, join the podcast this week in phenomenal “live in-person” interview session. In this session, I sat down with them “LIVE” in South Florida to do this amazing interview. Hayden and Stefanie have a truly unique approach to...

(#180) Dr. Stacy Sims joins the show this week to discuss the unique topic of gender differences in training and nutrition. Stacy Sims is an environmental exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and specialist in performance nutrition and gender differences in athletes. She’s also the author the...

(#179) In this week’s show, I’ll share with you 5 of my biggest takeaways from the recent Perform Better Summit. The Perform Better Summit is a fantastic 3 day “live” event with some of the best names and authorities in fitness and performance training. Presenters...

(#178) In this solo episode, I’ll discuss one of the best shoulder mobility tools I’ve come across – and it’s NOT a kettlebell! This amazing device not only improves shoulder mobility and overall shoulder “health” but it does so much more… In this session, I’ll...

(#177) Josh Trent joins the podcast this week. This is a unique interview, packed with value and useful information. Josh is a wellness consultant, corrective exercise specialist, digital health coach, podcast host and founder of Wellness Force. His motivation to create Wellness Force and coach over 10,000...

(Interrogation Session #6) The final interview in this interrogation series features an awesome session with Jean-Francois Salvadori. Jean-Francois is a forty-something father of two, athlete, and busy professional who shares his great story, lessons, and key advice in this short session. Here’s what you’ll hear...

(#176) Steph Gaudreau joins the podcast this week for one of the most dynamic interviews I’ve had on the show. This is a fun, free-flowing, and incredibly informative chat session! Steph is a holistic nutritionist, weightlifting coach, best-selling author, blogger, and founder of StephGaudreau.com. She helps...

(Interrogation Session #5) Next up in the interrogation series is a fantastic new interview with Caine Folkes-Miller. Caine is a 42-year-old management consultant who travels relentlessly, yet still finds time to train, eat healthy, and get great results from his programs. Here’s what you’ll hear...

(#175) David Joyce, a world-leading expert in athletic performance and injury prevention, joins the show this week to discuss his approach to peak performance and preventing injury. David is the head of athletic performance for GWS (Greater Western Syndey) Giants in the Australian Football League in...

(Interrogation Session #4) The next installment of the interrogation series features Jessica Aspiras. After a very successful job in corporate America, Jessica left her job to pursue her true passion – a career in fitness. Hear how she left the “corporate world” and put together...

(#174) Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman, is today’s guest on the podcast and he’s here to share his transformational life story, from classroom to cage. This is a fun and informative interview that I know you’re going to love! Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman is a professional...

(Interrogation Session #3) The 3rd installment of the interrogation series features fitness professional and coach, Justin Grinnell. Justin Grinnell is a strength coach, personal trainer, nutrition enthusiast, training facility owner, husband, and father. He’s also the owner of State of Fitness in East Lansing, Michigan. In...

(#173) Dr. Eric Goodman joins the show today to talk about optimizing movement patterns, so you can build a solid foundation for strength and overall health. Eric has spent years studying human physiology and movement. He has trained world-class athletes for better performance and has...

(Interrogation Session #2) The next short interview in the interrogation series features Jim Hatcher.  Jim has an amazing story and mission, not only because he’s 74 years young, but because he’s got a powerful message for all. And if Jim can do it, anyone can!...

(#172) Dr. Zach Long, Founder of The Barbell Physio, is this week’s guest on the podcast. He joins the show to talk about strength and performance as it relates to his approach as a physical therapist. Zach is a Doctor of physical therapy, strength and...

(Interrogation Series #1) This is the first interview of the Interrogation Series on The Rdella Training Podcast. The Interrogation Series features “real world” stories and lessons from amazing people of the Rdella Training community. This is a GREAT interview to kick things off as Ekaterina “Kat” Tabakova...

(#171) Greg Nuckols, Founder of Strengtheory, joins me on the podcast this week to talk all about squatting – and so much more. Greg is a strength coach, world-class drug free powerlifter, fitness writer, and creator of Strengtheory. His passion is synthesizing scientific research and...

(#170) Dr. Kelly Starrett returns this week as a 4-time guest on the podcast to talk about a critical topic for enhancing your health and living a better life. Kelly Starrett is a movement teacher, strength coach, visionary physical therapist, international speaker, and co-founder of MobilityWOD.com, which has transformed...

(#169) Steve Kamb, author of Level Up Your Life and the Founder of Nerd Fitness, joins the podcast this week. For the past 5 years, Steve Kamb has transformed himself from wannabe daydreamer into a real life superhero and actually turned his life into a...

(#168) Shawn Stevenson returns to the podcast this week for one of THE MOST AMAZING interviews on the show to date! I’m extremely pumped and excited to have him back on the show for a second round. If you missed our first interview, definitely go...

(#167) Craig Ballantyne is a HUGE success in the fitness industry and beyond. This week I’m really excited to share this interview with Craig who shares incredible value during this episode. I can’t wait for you to dive into this one! Craig Ballantyne is the Editor of...

(#166) Danny Kavadlo is this week’s guest on the podcast and this interview is not only insightful, but inspiring. Danny has made his mark in the fitness world as a personal trainer, world authority in calisthenics, and Master Instructor for Dragon Door’s Progressive Calisthenics Certification. He...

(#165) Fabio Zonin is this week’s featured guest on the podcast and the amount of quality information that he shares during this interview blew me away! Fabio is a Master SFG, SFB, and SFL. He is a former powerlifter, natural bodybuilder and was a master...

(#164) Chris Duffin, world renowned powerlifter and coach, is this week’s featured guest on the podcast. Chris is an elite level powerlifter, coach, inventor, owner of Elite Performance Center, and founder of KabukiStrength.com. His goal is to inspire and motivate men to chase their dreams despite adversity...

(#163) In this week’s show, I answer some fantastic reader and listener questions about training and performance. You’re guaranteed to learn something new in this week’s episode where I’ll chat about some “hot topics” in strength and conditioning. And I want your feedback on this...

(#162) Greg Everett, Olympic weightlifting coach and multi-book author, is today’s featured guest on the podcast. Greg Everett is a national-level competitive weightlifter & coach, author, writer, producer, director, and founder of Catalyst Athletics, which is a the world’s largest source of educational material for...

(#161) Dr. Stuart McGill, Professor of Spine Biomechanics, is a return guest on the show and this week’s featured expert. Dr. McGill is a world-renowned lecturer and expert in spine function, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. He has written more than 300 scientific publications on lumbar function,...

(#160) Charlie Weingroff, strength coach and renowned physical therapist, returns to the podcast this week. Charlie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an elite level powerlifter. Charlie’s DVD series – Training = Rehab – has redefined...

(#159) Frank McKinney is the first guest to be interviewed “live-in-person” on the podcast in an amazing and powerful episode. Frank is a Mega-Real Estate Developer and Artist, 5-time International Best-Selling Author, Philanthropist, Ultra-Marathon Athlete, and True Visionary. Frank’s ground-breaking book – Make It Big...

(#158) In this week’s episode, I’ll share some of the training and performance resources that I have in my own personal library. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or strength athlete looking to enhance your training or a coach looking for the extra edge, I’ll give you...

(#157) Georgie Fear, registered dietitian, professional nutrition coach, and author of Lean Habits, is the featured guest this week on the podcast. This is an intensive interview discussing Georgie’s passion and expertise: habit based nutrition. Before we immersed into the nutrition talk, we discussed her...

(#156) John Welbourn, former NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles, CEO of PowerAthlete, and mastermind of CrossFit Football, joins me this week on the podcast. John is a no-nonsense guy with a ton of experience in the strength game. This interview session is loaded with...

(#155) Rob Dionne is this week’s featured podcast guest. Rob is a former actor-turned personal trainer, fitness professional, and podcaster. He’s fitness enthusiast who practices what he preaches and we had an amazing discussion recently about fat loss strategies in a very unique “debate-like” format. You...

(#154) A “special edition” episode of the podcast. A short episode, but a powerful concept. New Year’s resolutions don’t work. I’ve found something that works much better. It’s a simple, but HIGHLY effective way to set yourself up for an amazing year. It’s used by...

(#153) Marisa Inda is this week’s guest on the RT podcast. Marisa is top level competitive powerlifter, former gymnast, former competitive bodybuilder, and mother of two. She’s had amazing success as an athlete and trainer and you’ll hear her story and training insights in this...

(#152) In this week’s show I wanted to give a few important updates about the release of my NEW book – The Edge of Strength. It’s been a bit hectic since the release of the book, so I wanted to share some key updates and let...

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