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How much of a role does a coaches own passion, enthusiasm and level of involvement in the sport they teach play in the success of his or her athletes? Are degrees and certifications enough, or should a strength coach be an avid lifter too? Great conversation on the importance in having passion for whatever you do in life. It makes a difference. IRON COMPANY popular gym equipment links https://www.ironcompany.com/rubber-gym-flooring , https://www.ironcompany.com/cardio-equipment and https://www...

With us today is Cristi Bartlett, Director of Strength and Conditioning at North Carolina State University where she oversees 6 strength coaches and over 500 athletes. Other credentials include assistant strength coach in the XFL for The New York Guardians, worked with the Tennessee Titans and spent 9 years at University of Pennsylvania with Jim Steel designing and implementing the strength and conditioning programs for multiple sports. Lots of training talk, musings and a lot more...

The annual New Year’s gym invasion is in full swing. We now find ourselves maneuvering through a herd of unfamiliar faces while we search for an empty squat rack that isn’t already occupied by someone doing curls. But not to worry! If this year is anything like all previous years, most of these folks will be gone within the first 14 days. Why? Because their strategy yields no results and without results there is no enthusiasm...

With us today is IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and BJJ Black Belt, Tyler Brey. Tyler’s not only an IFBB pro bodybuilder, a former powerlifter, a black belt in BJJ and a personal trainer but he was also born with Spina Bifida. So how did he accomplish all these physical feats having Spina Bifida? Better yet, how was he able to use it to his advantage at times? Don't miss it! https://www.ironcompany.com

Todays guest was long time friend of the podcast, Michael Krivka. He is a Master RKC and owner of CrossFit Koncepts in Gaithersburg, MD. We discussed his background in martial arts, kettlebell training and strength training, how they can all be integrated together and how he owes his life to the resiliency created through training that kept him alive during a recent "Widow Maker" heart attack. Don't miss it! https://www.ironcompany.com

Today we wanted to discuss prepping for the new year. A lot of people out there set “New Year’s Resolutions” to lose weight, eat better, pack on some muscle or whatever. Most the time these well intended “wishes” backfire and go up in smoke because they were just that, a wish and not an actual plan. How about doing something different this year….like getting the results you seek and holding onto them throughout the year? https://www.ironcompany.com

Today we discussed Improvisational Training. Have you become too attached to certain training methods, tactics and procedures that are no longer yielding results? Listen in while we explore our various arrows in the quiver that are guaranteed to get your training progress back on track. https://www.ironcompany.com

After recently having surgery to correct his Diverticulitis, at the age of 61 Dr. Don Berry is proof positive that strength training is key to our resiliency and ability to prepare ourselves mentally and physically for the challenges we face in life. https://www.ironcompany.com

With us today was the undisputed King of absolute strength, the greatest of all time, Ed Coan. But what is it that really makes Ed the greatest powerlifter of all time? His more than 71 world records or his 2,463 lb. total at 241 lbs.? Yes, but there is a lot more to it than that. Tune in while we peel back the layers of Ed Coan history and reveal some of the strategies that made him the greatest. https://www.ironcompany.com

Today we welcomed back our "sustained strength expert" Zach Even-Esh. He took us through the importance of sustained strength and how to properly integrate absolute strength training and the right tools for maximum endurance, strength and performance. A great listen for athletes of all ages and those wanting to add more intensity into their training. https://www.ironcompany.com