The Robbie Bourke Podcast

This episodes Guest is  Dr. Bryan Mann . Bryan is the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri where he has worked since 2006. Bryan has many Powerlifting accolades to his name in Raw, Single Ply, and Multiple Ply lifting.  Bryan is also a researcher and author, having written several research publications dealing with the training of Division 1 athletics, spec...

This episodes guest is with my great friend and colleague  Danny Lennon of Sigma Nutrition . Danny has a degree in Biology and Physics, as well as a Masters in Nutritional Science and is one of the top Nutrition, Health, Wellness  and Performance educators online. His podcast Sigma Nutrition is one of the Top Nutrition and Performance Podcasts available to everyone for free through iTunes, Stitche...

This Episode is Part 3 of our interview with Physical Preparation Coach James Smith where we continue our discussion surrounding James' latest book  "Applied Sprint Training" .If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet you can find it  here , and if you also haven't listened to Part 2, you can listen to it here .Enjoy Guys! Stay Strong,RBShow Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World C...

This Episode is Part 2 of our interview with Physical Preparation Coach James Smith where we continue our discussion surrounding James' latest book  "Applied Sprint Training" . If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, you can find it  here. Enjoy Guys! Stay Strong, RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to  upmen...

This episodes guest is Physical Preparation Coach  James Smith . James was a previous guest back on  Episode 47. On this episode James and I discussed topics from his latest book  Applied Sprint Training . The topics we got into were: - Increasing the Alactic Threshold- Maximum and Operational Outputs- Extensive Tempo vs Maximum Aerobic Speed for Aerobic development- Short to Long and Long to Shor...

This episodes guest is Yosef Johnson from  Ultimate Athletes Concepts . Yosef is the man behind Ultimate Athlete Concepts which is a multi-faceted company providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. On this episode Yosef and I talk about: - Yosef background- How UAC cam to be- Dr Yessis' influence on Yosef- The new  UAC website  and Yosef hopes for it moving forward- And...

This episodes guest is Sport Scientist and Strength and Conditioning Coach  Matt Jordan . Matt has a degree in Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Calgary.  Matt has been the personal Strength Coach to more than 20 World and Olympic medalists, and has worked with elite athletes in many sports including: speed skating, cross country skiing, alpine skii...

This episode is Part 2 of our interview with Derek Evely. If you haven't listened to Part 1 I would encourage you to do so before listening to Part 2. Enjoy Part 2 guys! Stay Strong,RB Show Sponsor: To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to  upmentorship.com  

This episodes guest is  Derek Evely . Derek is the former Sport Science manager of the  Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre (CACC) , as well as the former Director of the UK Athletic's Centre at Loughborough from 2009-2012.  Derek has been involved in the development of several Canadian Champions and has coached many world class athletes including, Dylan Armstrong (Shot Put), Sophie Hitchon (Hammer...

This episodes guest is strength and conditioning and track and field coach  Carl Valle . Carl has coached track and field at every level, from high school to Olympic level in sprints and hurdles. He has had the privilege of working with great athletes that have been All-American and school record holders. A technology professional, Carl has expertise in performance data as well as an understanding...

This episodes guest is  Greg Nuckols  of  Strengtheory.com Greg is a well known, powerliftering, coach, and author. Greg has held 3 all-time world records in powerlifting in the 220lb and 242lb classes, and he is currently pursing his MS in Exercise and Nutrition Science. On this episode Greg and I discuss: - Greg's background and influences- The good and bad area's Greg see's within the fitness p...

The episodes guest his  Dr. Mike Israetel . Mike is a Professor of Exercise Science at Temple University in Philadelphia, USA. Mike's PhD is in Sport Physiology and he has been a consultant on sports nutrition to the US Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN. Mike is a former competitive raw powerlifter (where he once had a number of state, national and world recorders), is a competitive bodybu...

This episodes guest is  Jay DeMayo . Jay is the head Strength and Conditioning for men and women's basketball teams at the University of Richmond. Jay is the man behind the  Central Virginia Sports Performance Seminar . This is an annual seminar where some of the worlds top coaches and sport scientists present. On this episode Jay and I discussed: - Jays background and Influences- Principles that...

This episodes guest is Physical Preparation Coach Ryan Williams . Ryan is the head Physical Preparation Coach for Football at Waynesbury University. Ryan is also the co-author of two books with  Buddy Morris  (Arizona Cardinals - Head Physical Preparation Coach):  Americal Football - Physical Preparation  and  Iron Works Preparation . On this Episode Ryan and I discussed: - Ryans Background and In...

This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning and Track and Field  Coach Derek Hansen . Derek has been working been working with athletes in strength, speed, and power sports since 1988. Originally working with Track and Field athletes, Derek expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development. He has since with some of the top performers in the world as...

This episodes guest is  Denis Logan  from  EXOS . Denis serves as a Performance Specialist in the education department at EXOS. Prior to joining EXOS he was a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Aviator Sports Performance in New York.  On this episode Denis and I discussed: - Background and Influences - All things strength development- Denis' training philosophy- What concepts from Westside can we...

This episodes guest is  Dan Pardi  from  Dan's Plan . Dan is an entrepreneur and researcher who's life's is centered on how to facilitate health behaviors in others. He is the developer of  "Loop Model to sustain Health Behaviors" to help people live a healthy lifestyle in the modern world. Dan does research with Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford, and the Departments of Neu...

For this episode I'm delighted to bring  Lee Taft  back onto show. Lee was previously on the show back  on episode 19. Lee is a strength and conditioning coach who is highly regarded as the top multi-directional speed specialists around currently. On this episode Lee and I discuss: -  Lee's brand new product - Complete Speed Training - Program design for Multi-Directional Speed- Lee's Philosophy f...

This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach  Rob Taylor . Coach Taylor is the founder and owner of  SMARTER Team Training. Taylor was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Loyola University Maryland for over seven years. Rob was a strength and conditioning consultant for athletes on the Women's Lacrosse's World Cup Champions Team Australia in 2005, and was the Head Strength Coach...

This episodes guest is Dave O'Sullivan. Dave is the clinical director for ProSport Physiotherapy Huddersfield and Head Phyiotherapist for the Huddersfield Giants Rugby League Club. Dave has worked with some of the worlds top Rugby Union and Rugby League players as well as Elite runners and Gaelic Footballers through his company  ProSport Physiotherapy in Huddersfield. Dave is also the head tutor w...

This episodes guest is strength and conditioning coach  Greg Robins  of  The Strength House  and  Cressey Sports Performance . On this episode Greg and I discussed:- Greg's background and influences- Greg's take on problems he see's within the the strength and conditioning profession- Greg's training philosophy- We discussed Greg's ebook that he co-author with Eric Cressey The  Specialization Succ...

This episodes guest is physical therapist and strength coach Kelly Starrett  of Mobility WOD and  San Francisco Crossfit. Kelly is authored of the New York times best-selling book -  "How to be a supple Leopard". On this episode Kelly and I discussed:- Kellys background and influences- Problems within the training and rehabilitation fields- Training and rehabilitation philosophy- His take on the "...

This episodes guest is strengh coach  James Hanley . James is the Founder and Owner of  Revolution Fitness  here in Dublin, Ireland. Rev Fit currently has two locations on Dublin's North side with a thriving membership. James is also a very accomplished powerlifter with over a decades worth of experience under the bar.   On the episode James and I discussed:- James background and influences - Prob...

This episodes guest is Bill Wolcott founder of the  Healthexcel  and author of the  Metabolic Typing Diet . Bill Wolcott is the world's leading authority on  Metabolic Typing , a revolutionary dietary technology that enables people to optimize their health and fitness by identifying their own highly individualized nutritional needs, and tailoring their diets accordingly. As a nutritional expert, B...

This episodes guest is Martin Bingisser of  hmmrmedia.com . Martin is a hammer throw's coach based in Thalwil, Switzerland.  As an athlete himself Martin was coach by world renowned throws coach Dr. Anatoliy Bondarchuk. On this episode Martin and I discussed:- Martins Background and Influences- Training under Dr. Bondarchuk- Dr. Bondarchuk's Training System- Transfer of Training- And more Hope you...