Strength Chat

He’s back for the hat trick!   This week I was joined once again by Sean McInroy after two very popular previous episodes.   Every time Sean joins Strength Chat, the episodes have been awesome. Why? Because everything he shares is immediately actionable . You walk away with ideas you can apply in your next training session.  This chat was no different.  We got into:  🏋️‍♂️ Beyond the bar, what els...

It was awesome this week to be joined by Eric Bugera, a strength coach, Pre-Script educator, and fitness writer with over 11 years of experience in the game.   In the world of fitness and strength and conditioning, there’s this idea that if something isn’t “optimal,” it must be wrong. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.  Eric and I dove into what actually works when coaching real people,...

In this week's Strength Chat, I was joined by Tom Swales, physiotherapist, strength coach, and founder of COMPHYSIO+ Performance Wellness, as well as the creator of the Advanced Movement Therapist Certification.  Human movement can easily get overcomplicated, especially when pain, injuries, or mobility issues are involved. But Tom is changing that.  He’s built a repeatable system that strips a...

This week I was joined by Nick Ridpath, performance coach and educator, for a deep dive into something every coach thinks about, exercise selection.   Anyone can add exercises to a program. But choosing the right ones that support progress, reveal weaknesses, and actually move the needle? That’s an entirely different level of coaching.  We covered:  🗺️ How to create a roadmap with exercise selecti...

This week I was joined once again by Jason Tremblay, Founder of The Strength Guys and someone who’s made a huge impact on how I approach coaching and programming.  Jason has now been on the podcast five times, and for good reason. His insight into strength training, athlete development, and data-driven programming is world class.  There’s been a lot of talk lately about higher volume training as a...

The last time I chatted with this guest, way back in the popular Episode 163, it struck a chord with a lot of listeners.   It was great then to be joined once again this week by William Wayland, a sports performance consultant and strength & conditioning coach.  In a world where everyone’s chasing “more”, whether that be more training, more results, more grind, William challenges that mindset...

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Nat Galloway, a British Army veteran, strength coach, and competitive powerlifter. 💪 I’ve followed Nat’s articles for Master Athletic Performance for a while now, so it was awesome to finally sit down and go deeper into some of those ideas around training, mindset, and building consistency. Because let’s be honest, motivation comes and goes. What keep...

This week I sat down with Dr. Adam Sawyers, a strength coach, gym owner, powerlifter, and doctor who’s on a mission to bring people back to what really works: the basics. With so much information and noise out there, it’s easy to overcomplicate training. But when you look at the results Adam gets with his clients, it’s clear that doing the fundamentals really well beats chasing the next trend ever...

This week’s Strength Chat was a special one. I was joined by two international powerlifters and an absolute athlete–coach dream team: Carole O’Neil and Pia Marangoni . With Pia a performance nutritionist and Carole an athlete pushing to level up, this really was a perfect match. Carole balances work, travel, and training, yet still finds a way to perform on the platform thanks to a smart, tailored...

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Andy McCloy — Owner & Founder of BCI Sports Performance & Fitness , where he’s coached thousands of athletes, with hundreds reaching the elite level in their sport. When Andy speaks, you listen . His results and track record speak for themselves. In a world where many coaches want quick results and shortcuts, Andy reminds us that the art of coa...

This week I was joined by Pauric O’Rourke , strength coach with KILO Strength Society and someone who knows how to cut through the fluff to focus on what actually works . There’s no shortage of fads and gimmicks in fitness. But when you strip it all back, the goal is simple: help clients get stronger, healthier, and more consistent. That’s exactly what we dove into in this chat. We covered: ✅ The...

This week’s episode was a special one as it was my first in-person Strength Chat recorded here in Thailand! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jack Thomas, Founder & CEO of BASE, Co-Founder of The Fit Guide, and host of the Fitness Business Asia Podcast & Five-Star Fitness podcast. From the start, it was clear how passionate Jack is about raising the standard in fitness when it comes...

This week I was joined by Veronica Zuccala — strength & conditioning coach and educator with Pre-Script. You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from training like one. The principles that make athletes strong, fast, and resilient also apply to everyday gym goers. And when you apply them the right way, progress skyrockets. We got into: ✅ Why “athlete-style” training works for the general p...

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with James Thayer — educator, coach, and host of his own podcast, Paint the Edges . From the start, it was clear we share the same philosophy: every exercise in a program should have a purpose . It’s not just about filling space on the page — it’s about building something that actually works, and fits into the bigger picture. If you’ve ever wondered how top...

This week, I was joined by a returning guest — award-winning coach Reiss Silva, who’s worked with world champions and even Guinness World Record holders. The last time Reiss was on (Ep. 195 back in December 2021), the episode was packed with insights. This time? He’s bringing even more experience, knowledge, and success to the table — and the conversation didn’t disappoint. If you’re a coach, athl...

This week I was joined by Joe Hoye — founder of Hoye Fit , creator of the Detox Method , and the man behind the Midlife Makeover , the largest summit for women over 40 . You’ve probably heard it before: 👉 “Once you hit a certain age, it’s harder to lose weight or get strong.” But is that actually true? Joe’s results (and approach) say otherwise. He’s helped thousands of clients get strong, feel c...

If you’re a coach, athlete, or just serious about training , this one’s worth a listen. This week on Strength Chat, I was joined by Angelo Gingerelli – strength & conditioning coach at Seton Hall University , published author, and someone who’s helped thousands of student athletes reach elite levels of performance. With so many variables that can influence success or failure, Angelo has create...

This one’s a banger.  I sat down with Jordan Jiunta – chiropractor, CrossFit Games regional athlete, national-level weightlifter, and Co-Founder of Pre-Script – for a deep dive into coaching, training, and how to keep getting better.  I’ve been following Jordan and Pre-Script for a while, and their work has levelled up my coaching big time. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just love lifting, th...

This week on Strength Chat I was joined by online coach, speaker and podcaster, Jared Hamilton.  Most people at one point or another will have used the phrase, I know what to do, it’s just doing it, when it comes to nutrition. However, it’s not always just about the food you eat. To really nail your nutrition and have long lasting results, you need to look beyond the food you’re eating and look at...

For this week's Strength Chat episode, it was great to be joined by the Co-Founder or MADabolic, Brandon Cullen.  With so many different fitness plans, fads and voices vying for people's attention, it can be hard not to stick to your guns and becoming the best at what you do. Brandon, however, has done exactly this by creating MADabolic, The Strength Gym.  In this chat, as well as a lot mo...

In this week's episode it was awesome to be joined by Sheffield 2025 champion, Kjell Bakkelund.   In powerlifting, Kjell has been there and done it across both Raw and Equipped lifting having won World and European titles. With all this experience and success, it was great to chat with Kjell about competing at Sheffield for the first time and putting on such a dominant display to win, as well...

For this week's Strength Chat it was an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to speak with a strength and conditioning coach with over 20 years' experience, spending the last 10 years as the lead strength and conditioning coach with England Rugby Union, Tom Tombleson.   It was great to chat with Tom who has spent so much time at the elite level of sport and get a great insight on what...

It was awesome to have a returning guest for this week's Strength Chat, your 2025 Sheffield and back-to-back champion, Agata Sitko.  It’s safe to say that Agata has delivered some pretty epic performances on the platform and has cemented her place in history being the first person to win back-to-back Sheffield's. This was made all the more interesting as post competition she wasn’t 100% ha...

It was awesome to be joined in this week's episode by strength coach and Chiropractor, Dr. Brandon Parker.  Even though the benefits of exercise and training are well known, there is still a fear of lifting heavier, getting injured or returning from an injury. From speaking with Brandon, it was great to see how he’s trying to reduce this fear and help his clients become more confident and have...

In this week's Strength Chat I had the pleasure of chatting with a gym owner and coach, having worked with over 3,000+ clients from elite level athletes to regular gym goers, Luka Hocevar.  To be able to chat with someone of Lukas knowledge and experience was awesome. He’s been there and done it and has the success stories to prove it. The content and information Luka shares you can see his pa...