One of the most common questions we get asked when it comes to programming is how to blend kettlebell training with barbell training. If you’re programming kettlebell and barbell work for your clients (or yourself), this is a must-listen episode for you. There are several different ways to approach utilizing both of these training modalities in order … Read More
Approximately 80% of the US population will experience low back pain at some point. The bad news is low back pain can be quite debilitating. The good news is low back pain can also often can be managed in a successful fashion. Join Brett and Mike as they share their personal struggles with low back … Read More
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
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
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
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
We recently spent two whole months in our gym writing down reasons WHY we train. If you don’t know why you’re showing up to put in the work day in and day out, do you really think you’ll be consistent long term? {hint: The answer is no.} While it’s nice to look great in a … Read More
Act like an adult. We’ve all been told something along those lines. Or, maybe it’s just me who gets this constructive criticism? Either way, there’s some sage advice here. Let’s think about why someone *might* tell you to act like an adult. My guess is you are acting immature, irrational or impulsive. Perhaps you’re making decisions … Read More
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to get “fit.” It’s easy to feel paralyzed by all of the options. And yup, it can be quite confusing if you’re looking to figure out how to improve your conditioning. Hopefully I can help. I absolutely don’t know it all, but today I want to share … Read More