The Strength Institute

In this episode of The Big Flex we touch on the recently "unlocked" YouTube analytics, The upcoming WA GPC State Powerlifting competition, our new "Strength Quest" mini series and more!   YouTube: https://youtu.be/19H3YlM73ME   Website: https://www.thestrengthinstitute.com/articles-and-podcasts/2021/2/28/the-big-flex-ep-18-anaylitics-powerlifting-amp-tyre-flipping  

In this podcast, Nevin and Adrian talk about their "Strength Quest" progress for the deadlift and SOTS press. They go into a little more detail about how the gyms record breaker day will go, some upcoming changes to the format of GPC States here in WA, altitude training and more! Enjoy...   YouTube: https://youtu.be/b3L2JznioJM Website: https://www.thestrengthinstitute.com/articles-and-podcasts/20...

In this episode of The Big Flex, Nevin and Adrian go back to answering your questions! Everything from hormones, macros, training plans and intrinsic motivation!   Resources: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Go6CKHyvsEY Renaissance Periodization: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/hypertrophy-training-guide-central-hub/ Prilipin's Table: https://www.thestrengthinstitute.com/articles-and-podcasts/2021/1...

In this episode of The Big Flex, Nevin and Adrian go over the recent results of the much anticipated "THE SQUAT CHALLENGE"! Tune in to find out how the guys went! YouTube: https://youtu.be/H7WRFDQ8Bow  

In this episode of The Big Flex, Nevin and Adrian go over the fine points of the long awaited Squat Challenge, talk about their preparations so far, give some shout outs and... a surprise proposal?!?   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fej7XyrXz8c  

In this episode of The Big Flex, Nevin and Adrian talk through a whole bunch of current issues! The gyms new monolift, upcoming competitions, prizes, client shout outs, the US Election and much more! YouTube: https://youtu.be/vk6m5ulRi6E Website: https://www.thestrengthinstitute.com/articles-and-podcasts/2020/11/6/the-big-flex-ep-13-competitions-amp-shout-outs

In this episode of The Big Flex Nevin and Adrian put out the word for alllllll your questions! Sit back and enjoy your answers! Remember to like,  subscribe and ask us a question in the comments for the next Question Episode! YouTube: https://youtu.be/LhO5zNEu-lQ  

In this episode of The Big Flex, Nevin and Adrian cryptically discuss some new equipment and gym toys heading to The Strength Institute soon! They also add a new segment to the podcast "Subscriber Questions" where you get to ask anything gym related! Make sure to leave your comments below so they can get answered next week! Finally they talk about turning the "1000 subscriber, 1000x100kg squat cha...

In this episode of The Strength Institute Podcast, I'm joined by Jonny Ogilvie. Jonny is a Strength & Conditioning Coach who works extensively with The Perth Heat, A professional baseball outfit in the ABL (Australian Baseball League). The Perth Heat is the most successful ABL team with 15 Claxton Shields. We talk about some of the most important S&C factors when dealing with these athletes includ...

In this podcast we talk with Sammie Johannes. She is a 56kg Powerlifter, who is using weights to help battle her eating disorder! We talk a bit about her mindset and her journey into Powerlifting, as well as the upcoming GPC State Powerlifting competition!   Follow Sammie Johannes! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AwfqXgrvFwhK4SjzbRQhQ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesammiejoh.....

In this podcast Adrian and Nevin talk about a recent novice powerlifting competition, where they handled two athletes through the day. They share some funny stories as well as insights leading up to the next competition.   Youtube: https://youtu.be/qkZcXgrbLVA  

In this podcast, Nevin and Adrian are joined by strength training enthusiast and fellow "Carnivore" participant, Jarad Fry. We talk about our experiences while on the Carnivore diet. We talk about the positives and negatives, discuss whether its a fad diet or a sustainable lifestyle with good health benefits?! YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/kNe4DlSuC9A

In the final episode of the Running A Marathon mini series, Nevin talks with professional Triathlete, Mike Lori. They discuss his results as well as the easy and difficult aspects of training for endurance events. Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yup1D4Dmpnc For full training distances, sessions and paces check out the gallery on The Strength Institute Website! https://www.thestrengthins...

In this episode Adrian and Nevin hash out a few more plans for the Christmas squat challenge. Nevin insists running is still easy and Adrian comes prepared with his own sound board! YouTube: https://youtu.be/UVB6i9qGg3Q Website: https://www.thestrengthinstitute.com/

In this episode of The Big Flex, Nevin and Adrian hash out the details on an epic Christmas Day squat challenge.. The podcast mascot finally gets named and the exercise catalogue is underway!!   YouTube: https://youtu.be/lkNhzoWygpo Website: https://www.thestrengthinstitute.com/  

In this podcast we talk about Adrian learning Italian and an “Almost Revolution” in high school French Class. We also go over some exciting new things to expect in the gym when we open back up! YouTube: https://youtu.be/HmV-P_dHZkI  

In the third episode of "Running A Marathon", I'm lucky enough to have return guest, Dr. Ian Dunican join me. Dr. Dunican has a PhD in sleep science and has run close to 20 ultra marathons and a dozen marathons. We talk about preparation and training loads, nutrition, supplementation and maximizing performance with good quality sleep! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jItXyJs7rtw Podcast Pa...

In this episode of The Strength Institute Podcast, Strongman Daniel Macri returns! We have a chat about some pretty big goals he's working towards. Dan is looking to lose a significant amount of body fat while at the same time starting his campaign for a 455kg (1000lb) squat and the Australian Record Yoke Carry (620+kg). YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aREwNpdL9F8  

In this episode of The Big Flex, we cover quite a bit of ground! We dive into our new podcasting equipment, my marathon training, models for behavioural change and some… interesting martial arts experiences! References: Prochaska, J. O., Johnson, S., & Lee, P. (1998). The transtheoretical model of behavior change. In S. A. Shumaker, E. B. Schron, J. K. Ockene, & W. L. McBee (Eds.), The handbook of...

In Ep. 2 of Running a Marathon, I'm joined by arguably the best and one of the most experienced Sports Physiotherapists in Australia, Justin Barich. His list of professional accolades is too long to fully explore but includes treating professional Rugby League and Rugby Union teams. Australian teams, Formula 1 drivers and the New York Jets (NFL). Justin is also a marathon runner himself boasting a...

In this new mini-series we follow the journey of master age Powerlifting athlete, Dusan Mills. With an extensive history of competitive sport under his belt (windsurfing and sailing in particular), Dusan decided to take on windsurfing with a hydrofoil. While undertaking this challenge he hit the gym to improve his strength & conditioning and stumbled into the world of Powerlifting! 3 Australian Re...

In this episode of The Big flex we touch on how my marathon training has been. I intend to lose about 15-20kg before the big run so we also go over some basics in regards to how losing weight works. Finally we stress the importance of looking into "news reports" and "way out there health claims" yourself because the snake oil salesmen and click bait articles are running rampant in the fitness indu...

In the first episode of "Running a Marathon" I have a sit down Zoom session with Mike Lori to help me plan this thing out! Mike is a professional Triathlete, representing Canada. He are just some of his accolades: - State Champion Sprint Distance Triathlon - State Champion Olympic Distance Triathlon - State Champion Off-Road Triathlon - State Champion 5km Run - State Champion 10km Run - State Cham...

In this episode of The Big Flex, we talk about goal setting and how to make yourself accountable! We all know that without accountability, its easy to fall off the wagon and not achieve your goals. We also touch on how to self motivate and ways to make it easier to train by yourself. Finally we drop the bomb.. Nev is going to do a marathon?! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj81zOX86FU Fac...

In this episode, Ben Wright comes to The Strength Institute to chat with me about Para-Powerlifting. Ben is a 2xCommonwealth Games athlete (2014, 2018). He is a Oceania record holder in 2 weight classes (80kg and 88kg). Hes a 3-Peat, that's right... a back to back TO BACK men's Australian Champion on formula (this means his score was the best across all weight classes). He is also a 2021 Tokyo Oly...