In this Minimum Effective Dose Podcast Episode, Brett and Mike talk about a reality of working as a personal trainer – everyone’s got something. What we mean is that everyone you meet will have their own baggage. In the real world, rarely do people come through the doors without tweaks, twinges and musculoskeletal based injuries. … Read More
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” -Winston Churchill The muscles that make up your core spread throughout your trunk including the abdominals, obliques, and low back. People often associate the phrase “core training” with isolation type exercises that merely focus on the abdominals, such as high volume … Read More
In episode 17, Brett and Mike discuss all things mobility and flexibility. The Minimum Effective Dose hosts go over: Proper application The differences between the two – mobility and flexibility What mobility and flexibility look like in real life If you are looking to gain valuable information on how two veteran strength and conditioning coaches discuss … Read More
In episode 16, Brett and Mike talk about whether foam rolling and self massage are a waste of time. Tune in to hear more about soft tissue management, foam rolling and self massage. The MED crew talks about: The art and science of self massage What foam rolling and self massage can and can not … Read More
Breathing is a skill that requires practice. It’s fair to say most of us are dealing with many high stress situations these days. We’re feeling unsure about when things will trend in a more positive direction… and for how long. Being optimistic and finding the silver lining in real life situations can be difficult, especially … Read More
The squat is a fundamental human movement pattern that also happens to be a wildly popular strength training exercise. Unfortunately, the squat pattern is often misunderstood, misapplied and taught incorrectly. In this podcast, Mike talks about why adults cannot squat like babies, how hip architecture plays a role in movement and also how anthropometry will influence … Read More
Over the last decade, mobility, flexibility and movement competency have become hot topics! While there’s endless information out there on mobility, flexibility and movement competency, you might be wondering just how much time you really need to spend on these things. The answer, like many things, is that it depends. For example, an elite grappler … Read More
Flexibility and mobility have become buzz words in the fitness industry over the last decade. Today, I’m going to share with you the 3 P system I use to help clients improve their movement quality. Before we dive into the countless methods available to improve range of motion, it’s important to distinguish the difference between … Read More
In this episode, Mike talks about his experience training youth athletes. He shares mistakes he’s made along the way and gives you some practical guidance you can instantly implement when working with youth athletes. Put the agility ladder and parachutes away and stay tuned. Connect with Mike: Mike Perry on Instagram Mike Perry on Facebook … Read More
Sorry – we don’t do drop- ins. At least once a week, a potential member asks to try out a class at the gym. Listen, I get it, I really do. I know you want to try a class before you commit. Just like you, I like to test drive my cars before I buy … Read More