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
It’s easy to get stuck in a silo as a coach – to become the kettlebell guy or the barbell gal. In this episode we talk about how to combine training modalities to help get your clients better results. Blending modalities, the art and science of creating a training program via combining and implementing exercises … Read More
In this episode, we’re trying something completely new and we’re calling it training questions from the mail bag. A lot of our listeners are active on the Strongfirst forum and we reached out to find out what questions coaches have on all things training related. In this episode, we answer questions from you – our … Read More
In this episode we’re talk about programming for the snatch test. We revisit old programs and offer new insight. If you aren’t familiar with the snatch test, it’s very simple – not easy. The goal of the snatch test is to perform 100 kettlebell snatches in five minutes or less. The weight of the kettlebell … Read More
In today’s episode we continued our recent discussion on programming variables. We’re talking about density in this one! Training density is the ability to complete a certain amount of work (sets/reps) in a specific amount of time. In this episode we dive into: How does density apply to training? What are some ways to change … Read More
Volume is one of many variables you can modify with when putting together training programs. Volume can be described as a number of working repetitions performed over time. Seems simple, right? Yes and no. Programming volume is an art and a science and to be successful you need to combine science, art, empirical evidence and … Read More
Sometimes the best way to learn is to let the weight become the teacher. Don’t worry – we aren’t saying you should take a brand new weight lifter, throw a barbell on their back and see how it goes. (And, yes, we have heard of coaches who do that!) So what’s the best way to … Read More
In this episode we dive pretty darn deep into programming the TGU, Windmill and Bent Press exercises. The Turkish Get Up (TGU), Windmill and Bent Press exercises can be incredibly impactful when applied and programmed correctly. Unfortunately, most people, even coaches, don’t know how to fit all the pieces together properly. Brett and Mike discuss … Read More
This episode is covers the anatomy of a training session. The definition of anatomy is a study of the structure or internal workings of something. We talk all things related to the structure of a training session and dive into the decision making process as well. Brett and Mike discuss the various components a successful training … Read More
This episode is all about Iron Cardio. Brett and Mike dig deep into this style of training and cover topics including: Physiological adaptations of iron cardio Physiological adaptations of traditional cardiovascular exercise The difference between iron cardio and traditional cardiovascular exercise Programming options Pros and potential cons How to categorize upper body, lower body and/or … Read More