Athletic Strength Club Podcast

If your goal is to get faster, you're probably missing at least one of the three things that actually drive speed, and it's probably not sprinting. In this episode, Coach Rob and Coach Kyle welcome new coach Zach to the podcast. Coach Zach is a 2019 state champion high jumper with nearly a decade of training experience, and his family background in athletics runs deep, from his grandfather...

Most people set big goals and wonder why they never get there. The problem isn't the goal — it's everything underneath it. In this episode, Coach Rob and Coach Kyle break down how real progress is built: through the small, daily habits that stack up over time. They talk about goal setting the right way, why stress is a bigger training saboteur than most people realize, and how to use the i...

In Episode 5 of the Move Lift Play Podcast, Coach Rob (Athletic Strength Club) sits down with Coach Kyle and Coach Anthony to break down the basics of strength training — and the exact framework we use to build workout programs that actually work. This episode is all about simplifying the process so you can stop guessing and start progressing. What we cover:- The 2 questions every program starts w...

In this Episode, we sit down with Coach John Ron — a Monroe legend who’s trained hundreds (if not thousands) of athletes, from middle school to college, pro, UFC, and beyond. This one is a masterclass on what actually separates athletes who level up… from the ones who burn out or fade out. We cover:- Why the basics still win (and why “reinventing the wheel” is a trap)- The real meaning of “Outwork...

In this episode of Move, Lift, Explore, Coach Kyle, Coach Anthony, and I dive into one of the most common questions we get: how to train and eat for your body composition goals—whether that’s gaining muscle, losing fat, or maintaining strength and leanness year-round. We talk through our own training phases, what we’re eating right now, and how we approach goals like “main-gaining,” bulking, or cu...

’m Rob Badstein from Athletic Strength Club . In this conversation, Kyle, Anthony, and I break down the nutrition fundamentals we rely on with our athletes—and how our own approaches have evolved from teenage bulks to sustainable performance. You’ll hear exactly how I think about: Hitting daily protein and using carbs to support training Getting fats right (and why balance matters) Whole foods fir...

I’m Rob, owner of Athletic Strength Club (ASC) in Monroe, NY. Episode 1 sets the tone: mobility before strength, strength with intent, nutrition that supports performance, and a mindset you can sustain. With Coach Kyle and Coach Anthony, I break down our PIPES approach—Physiology, Intellect, Psychology, Emotion, Spirituality—and how applying all five unlocks more gains with fewer injuries. You’ll...