The Accelerate Strength Podcast

This week Shaun and Matt discuss 5 ways you can modify or adapt your group training program to make gains. If you're following a group templated program chances are it won't have modifications specific for you in it so use these ways to adapt it for better results! instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams facebook.com/acceleratestrength www.acceleratestrength.com.au

This week the boys discuss 3 factors to focus on to make gains in your training even when you're not training as often. instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams facebook.com/acceleratestrength www.acceleratestrength.com.au

This week Shaun and Matt discuss the 4 biggest mistakes people make when following a functional fitness program and how they themselves have made these mistakes in the past too. instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams facebook.com/acceleratestrength www.acceleratestrength.com.au

This week Shaun and Matt discuss the concept of yo-yo dieting and how to overcome it if you or someone you love has fallen victim. Instagram:  instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams Facebook: facebook.com/acceleratestrength Website: www.acceleratestrength.com.au  

This week Matt and Kim discuss 7 things you can implement pre, during and post each training session to get more out of each and every training session.   instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams instagram.com/kimboirish facebook.com/acceleratestrength www.acceleratestrength.com.au

This week Shaun and Matt dive into the topic of supplements. They share their experiences in using a whole host of different supplements in their training over the years and what each of them can do for you in your training. instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams facebook.com/acceleratestrength www.acceleratestrength.com.au

This week Shaun and Matt discuss the essentials for every gym bag. Supplements, clothing and everything in between! instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams facebook.com/acceleratestrength www.acceleratestrength.com.au

This week the boys discuss some of the most common myths clients have surrounding nutrition when they start at the gym. instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams instagram.com/kimboirish facebook.com/acceleratestrength www.acceleratestrength.com.au

This week Shaun, Matt and Kim discuss the impact some decisions you make have on your health. At different stages of a clients life some things will take priority over others. For example work might trump training or vice versa. These priorities will change over your lifetime and it's important to know when they're shifting and understand it's happening then have the foresight to adjust other thin...

This week Shaun, Matt and Kim talk about expectations vs reality when starting back in the gym post Covid lockdown. How their clients are finding the difference in intensity, what it's like coaching in person VS via Zoom, talking with your coaches about the best approach for you getting back into training in the gym and some downright stupid things they've seen other gyms put their clients through...

This week Shaun and Matt discuss the current events surrounding Greg Glassman the CrossFit CEO's comment on twitter and email to an affiliate owner. It might shed some light on what being an affiliate owner is, how to become one, what the difference between the brand of CrossFit and the methodology is and why the boys moved away from being branded a CrossFit gyms over 2 years ago.    To follow alo...

This week the boys sit down with Jack Jones from the Banksia Project. Jack shares the story of his struggles with mental health and how this led him on the path to helping and mentoring other young men through his work with The Banksia Project. If you or someone you know is struggling at this time you can get in touch with the Banksia Project via the link below. Instagram:  Shaun   Matt Jack Jones...

This week Shaun and Matt discuss their takeaways from the Michael Jordan documentary "The Last Dance" and 5 takeaways from it they feel will help you foster a winning mindset. You can follow along with everything else they do here:  Instagram:  instagram.com/shaun.diachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams Facebook: facebook.com/acceleratestrength Website: www.acceleratestrength.com.au

This week Shaun and Matt dive into finding motivation by yourself vs having a coach guide you. It's easy to get caught in the trap of knowing what to do but never actually implementing it. We all suffer from it in some aspect of our lives. This is where a good coach can lead or guide you through the process because they know the steps and can be with you every step of the way! Instagram:  instagra...

With the easing of restrictions across the country peoples minds are starting to shift to getting ready to get back into the gym. This week the boys @shaun.diachkoff and @as_mattywilliams discuss a 3 step plan to getting yourself ready physically and mentally to get back into the gym as soon as you're able to while setting yourself up for a successful return.

This week Shaun and Matt cover 3 Nutrition, 3 Training and 3 Stress Management tips while in lockdown. Now we've been in this lockdown for a period of time different things are starting to become harder. Finding Intensity in training, managing a work/life balance and putting the extra time not spent commuting and travelling to good use. The boys answer these questions and more on this weeks episod...

This week Shaun and Matt dive into a great question to get you started with some personal development. We can choose to be victims in the COVID - 19 world or we can use it as an opportunity for growth, development or to become a better person. The books mentioned in this episode are: Atomic Habits Legacy Mindset Shoe Dog Creativity Inc You can follow the boys on the socials via the below links: In...

This week Shaun and Matt go deep into their journey's to starting the gym and what life looks like now having the gym closed down during a worldwide pandemic. They cover life in the military, opening a fitness business, the mentors they've had along the way and all the ups and downs that come with running a fitness business. Instagram: instagram.com/shaundiachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams Fa...

this week the boys dive into the topic of building good habits during this time of isolation which will serve you for when we come out the other side. It all stems from the quote from James Clear "Your outcomes are a lagging measure of your habits" and how rather than focussing on the end result we should be putting more emphasis and attention into the little things we do each day in order to reac...

This week shaun and Matt discuss the effects of repeating small seemingly meaningless habits day after day can lead us away from the person we want to become. Instagram: instagram.com/shaundiachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams Facebook: facebook.com/acceleratestrength Website: www.acceleratestrength.com.au Subscribe to the Podcast on Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/the-accelerate-strength-podcas...

This week Shaun and Matt dive into a plan to get your shit in order during this pandemic. Sure things have changed and life is going to be very different for a while but it's a great time to take stock of where you're at what's important to you and not just hit pause on your life during this time. Listen in and be ready to take some notes because this one will really help you thrive in this time!...

This week Shaun and Matt sit down with Amon Woulfe owner and founder of Collective Mind. A company dedicated to helping their clients be at their best in the moments that matter! Instagram: instagram.com/shaundiachkoff instagram.com/as_mattywilliams instagram.com/amonwoulfe Facebook: facebook.com/acceleratestrength Website: www.collectivemind.com.au www.acceleratestrength.com.au Subscribe to the P...

This week the boys answer questions sent in to Shaun via Instagram. The questions cover topics like, what do the boys want Accelerate Strength to be known for, how to coach classes with technical movements with many and varied levels of fitness in the class and what are some things they would tell their old self about a career in coaching! Instagram: instagram.com/shaundiachkoff instagram.com/as_m...

This week the boys tackle the topic of injuries. One of the more frequently asked about subjects for those new to functional fitness training. What are best practices for avoiding them in the first place and if they do pop up what are some ways to recover, maintain motivation and still progress towards your goals instead of sitting on the sidelines… Instagram: instagram.com/shaundiachkoff instagra...