Aging is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we cannot live a long and healthy life. If you’ve ever wondered about training and aging… it’s a process. There are various aspects to consider when discussing the aging process. In this episode we talk about appropriate strength and conditioning when it comes to training and aging. The … Read More
Motivation
Game Changing Moments in Our Careers
This episode is all about those aha moments – the game changing moments in our careers. You know the ones I’m talking about. Someone says something in a conversation or shares a new way of doing something that resonates deeply or you attend a course where you completely change the way you look at the … Read More
Training Questions from the Mail Bag 2
Here we go again. It’s time to answer the biggest and baddest training questions from listeners – you! As always, thanks for tuning in to the Minimum Effective Dose Podcast. We love hearing from you and appreciate your comments, questions and feedback so we can better help you improve as a coach. It’s fun to … Read More
New Years Resolutions
We’re back and since it’s a huge time for New Years Resolutions, that’s where we’re starting off this season! Whether you are a “New Year, New You” resolution die-hard or you’re simply looking to implement some changes to improve your health, relationships, or career, we’ve got your back. If you’re really going to make a … Read More
Principle Based Creativity
Let’s clear something up first. It’s not that we aren’t fans of the creative process. It’s just that quite often people (ahem coaches) are being creative for the sake of being creative, and there is no purpose. Enter: Principle based creativity! If you’re being creative for fun, go for it. If you’re being creative to … Read More
New Year’s in September
If you’ve been in the fitness industry for five or more years, you may have noticed the New Year’s rush is not what once was. We think of New Year’s in September now. While people still make New Year’s resolutions, we’re finding far more people start training or get back to training in conjunction with … Read More
Real Life Tips for Stress Management
Stress Management is a hot topic these days. We still talk about training in this episode, but we’re focused more on the impact of training and less on a specific type of training. Eustress is defined as positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Strength Training is … Read More
Is Technology Helping or Hurting Your Fitness? – Episode 33
Is technology helping or hurting your fitness and function? Don’t get us wrong. We’re huge fans of technology, but it’s important to determine if what we’re implementing with these tools is done in a way that results in a positive adaptation. Are we getting too focused on the data from fitness technology devices/wearables? Are we … Read More
Traveling and Training – Episode – Episode 31
Do traveling and training mix? In this episode, Mike and Brett discuss how they manage traveling and training. They give you some strategies to improve your workouts when you travel and discuss something else you may never have thought about – what to do to get back into training (safely) after your trip. A few … Read More
The Importance of Professional Development – Episode 25
In this episode of the MED podcast, Brett and Mike discuss the importance of professional development. The hosts discuss their educational backgrounds and important lessons they’ve learned about continual improvement. Plus they’ll give you some great tactical advice on how to develop both personally and professionally. If you feel stuck in your current journey as a … Read More