This episode is all about keys to longevity. We’re going to cover the basics such as sleep, hydration and nutrition. There are also so many other components that need to be included in this discussion from a training standpoint. We go over other topics that will likely affect your longevity including: load management overreaching … Read More
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
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
Today the MED team talks about the advice they would give to their younger selves, particularly when it comes to their careers in the fitness industry. While Brett and Mike had very different paths in life, there were plenty of similarities as well. In this episode we discuss things like education, mentorship, finding what you … Read More
You may wonder if creativity in sport and fitness a good thing or a bad thing. You’ve heard it’s important to get creative, but you’ve also heard others say you must to stick to the plan. I think we’re asking the wrong question. Creativity in sport and fitness is not good or bad, but there … Read More
This episode is a bit different from our normal Minimum Effective Dose Podcast format. Mike took this opportunity to catch up with his good friend, Evan Marcantonio, to discuss how, when and why he made a career change into the fitness industry. Becoming a coach later in life comes with some challenges and also some … Read More
This episode is all about fall sports preparation for youth athletes. August is coming right up and fall sports are around the corner. Brett and Mike both have experience working with youth athletes. Both are strength and conditioning coaches and Brett also worked with youth athletes as an ATC. Over the years, the MED team … Read More
This episode of the MED Podcast is all about the cervical spine. We talk about training considerations, contraindications and scope of practice when it comes to the cervical spine. We cover: the basics of functional anatomy simple assessments for personal trainers how to work with individuals who have experienced neck or shoulder pain the importance … Read More
The internet is a wealth of information – some great and some really bad. We know it’s hard to decipher between fake news and fitness truths, In this episode, Brett and Mike discuss fitness trends, research, how science impacts trends and much more. After working in the fitness industry for several decades, we feel better … Read More
You’ve probably heard someone say something along the lines of “you should eat like an adult,” but has anyone told you that you should train like an adult as well? What does it mean to train like an adult? Obviously, it depends on each individual, but in this podcast we discuss the most common qualities … Read More