The Strength Coach Podcast

Are you ready to challenge your coaching biases and level up your fitness business? In episode 453 of the Strength Coach Podcast , host Anthony Renna sits down with industry legend Mike Boyle to discuss the evolving landscape of strength and conditioning. From the halls of Springfield College to the business-heavy Alloy Summit, this episode covers everything from functional anatomy to the psycholo...

Are you accidentally scaring away potential clients before they even finish their first session? Many fitness businesses focus heavily on initial evaluations and data-driven testing, but Coach Mike Boyle argues that getting people comfortable in your space is far more important than any metric you can collect. ————————————————————————————————— BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM  Check out the HUG...

Are we living longer but feeling sicker? Join host Anthony Renna and industry expert Kevin Carr as they dive into the critical gap between lifespan and health span. Learn how to bridge this divide with practical, movement-based strategies that turn exercise into long-term medicine for your clients. ———————————————————————————————— BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM  Check out the HUGE Summer Sale...

Welcome to episode 450 of the Strength Coach Podcast with host Anthony Renna. In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of functional training with legendary coach Mike Boyle as he discusses the upcoming third edition of his landmark book, Functional Training for Sports . Whether you are a professional trainer or an athlete, this conversation offers a masterclass in how training philosophie...

Are you making your strength programs more complicated than they need to be? In this episode, we dive into why the best training programs often look remarkably similar and how to stop over-engineering your fitness business and your athletes' workouts. Join host Anthony Renna and legendary coach Michael Boyle f or Episode 449 of the Strength Coach Podcast . This week, we explore the nuances of...

Is getting your athletes stronger and faster as simple as so many coaches and trainers on the internet make it seem? Coach Mike Boyle joins us to pull back the curtain on the realities of elite performance training and why progress eventually hits a wall. Discover why the secret to speed might not be found in the weight room alone. BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM  Check out the HUGE Summer Sal...

Are we failing our young athletes by confusing early growth spurts with actual talent? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into the systemic issues facing youth sports in America and why the early puberty Olympics might be ruining long-term development. BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM  Check out the last upcoming Functional Training Summits Providence Aug 20-22 Bring yo...

Are you looking to elevate your coaching game and refine your gym management strategy? In episode 446 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna and legendary coach Mike Boyle dive into the essential elements of athlete conditioning, the true definition of gym culture, and why focusing on your core strengths is the key to long term business success. BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM  Chec...

Are machines making a regressive comeback in the fitness industry? Join Anthony Renna and legendary coach Mike Boyle as they dive into the truth about facility design, functional training, and why more equipment isn't always better. This episode explores the shift from traditional “Noah’s Ark” weight rooms to modern, functional spaces that prioritize movement over metal. BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERF...

Stop fearing pain and start understanding how your brain processes injury. In this episode, Dr. Tom Walters joins the Strength Coach Podcast to break down the complex world of modern pain science and how to help clients move from hurt to healed. Dr. Walters explains why the old postural-structural-biomechanical model is often outdated and why the biopsychosocial approach is the gold standard for m...

Are you prioritizing specific exercises over actual athletic outcomes? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with legendary coach Mike Boyle to discuss the surprising return of single leg cleans and the ongoing debate surrounding spinal health and flexion. Brought to you by PerformBetter.com  Be sure to save the dates for the upcoming Functional Training Summi...

Ever wondered how to design effective group training programs for adults that actually get results while keeping everyone safe? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with Jess Tollman from Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning to pull back the curtain on the MBSC model for adult fitness. Whether you are a trainer, coach, or gym owner, this deep dive provides a...

How do you safely transition an athlete from injury back to max velocity sprinting without risking a re-injury? In episode 441 of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into the art of progression and regression with legendary coach Mike Boyle. We explore why managing speed is often the trickiest part of rehab and how to use specific tools to bridge the gap between slow movements and explosive p...

Welcome to Episode 440 of the Strength Coach Podcast!  Are you actually training for results, or are you just going through the motions in the gym? Join host Anthony Renna and renowned coach Mike Boyle as they break down the latest trends in the fitness industry and share actionable advice for trainers, physical therapists, and gym owners. Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Head over to their web...

Aren’t you tired of the internet expert culture? We need more real-world coaching insights from the trenches and less influencer garbage. In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast , we dive deep into why force matters more than load and how survivorship bias might be skewing your training philosophy. Join Anthony Renna and legendary coach Mike Boyle as they break down the science and soul of m...

Is the back squat actually holding your adult clients back from their best results? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, legendary coach Mike Boyle dives deep into why he considers certain staple exercises to be the biggest mistakes in adult fitness programming. Join host Anthony Renna as he explores the controversial takes that have kept Coach Boyle at the forefront of the industry for...

Stop guessing about your adult clients fitness and start prioritizing what actually matters for longevity. In this episode, legendary coach Mike Boyle breaks down why VO2 Max training is no longer optional and how to integrate it without sacrificing strength gains. It is time to move past the performative antics and focus on the actual science of health span. Brought to you by PerformBetter.com He...

In this episode of The Strength Coach Podcast, Mark Fisher joins host Anthony Renna to break down how artificial intelligence is changing the way smart gym owners operate their businesses. From saving hours every week to improving decision making and marketing execution, Mark explains how even small technical shifts can create massive material gains over the course of a year. Brought to you by Per...

ARE YOU A FOLLOWER OR A LEADER IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY?  In this episode of The Strength Coach Podcast , legendary coach Mike Boyle joins Anthony Renna to dive deep into why being evidence-based might be holding you back and why Zone 2 Cardio is currently the most overrated trend online. We explore the balance between scientific research and real-world coaching experience to help you become a bett...

Episode 434 of the Strength Coach Podcast, “Becoming the Unshakeable Female Athlete” is out. Female athletes face a significantly higher risk of ACL tears compared to their male counterparts, but physiological differences are only part of the story. In this episode, we explore the shocking training gap that leaves young women vulnerable to injury and discuss actionable strategies to keep them safe...

Episode 433 of the Strength Coach Podcast, "Train Like an Olympian: Consistency is Key!" is out.  This episode dives into the importance of year-round training programs for elite athletes, featuring insights from Coach Mike Boyle and host Anthony Renna. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or fitness enthusiast, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and fascinating stories f...

Episode 432 of the Strength Coach Podcast Brought to You by Perform Better  Perform Better , your go-to for functional training and rehab equipment. Check out Perform Better⁠ ( https://www.performbetter.com ) for info about the upcoming Functional Training Summits . Join host Anthony Renna as he chats with Coach Mike Boyle . They spoke about why terminology matters, new training strategies, and pr...

Episode 431 of the Strength Coach Podcast , features Dr. Haley Perlus, a PhD in sport and exercise psychology and author of "Personal Podium."  Brought to you by Perform Better , this episode is packed with actionable strategies and expert insights to help you optimize your mental game. Dr. Perlus breaks down how biology, thoughts, and emotions are interconnected, offering strategies to...

Welcome to Episode 430 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by Perform Better , the experts in functional training and rehabilitation!  In this episode, host Anthony Renna talks to Mike Boyle about "Manipulation of Information" when it comes to research, continuing the discussion about Adults Lifting Heavy. Highlights of the episode: - We spoke about adults lifting heavy weight...

Welcome to Episode 429 of the Strength Coach Podcast.   Host Anthony Renna chats with Coach Mike Boyle about ithe year in review, his thoughts on the future in the fitness business, lifting heavy with adults & the Goldilocks Affect for Injuries as it relates to Training Loads and Sprinting Volume.   Highlights of the episode include: - We talk about any changes from last year or even the year...