So you want to be prepared? Let’s talk about the key principles of athletic development. Brett and Mike have both been coaching for over 20 years and have learned some valuable lessons about preparation, load management, blending skill, development, and strength and conditioning. We discuss everything above and also cover topics such as: conditioning based … Read More
Coaching kids is challenging. If you’ve ever trained kids, I bet you agree! Middle school and high school athletes come in all shapes and sizes. On top of that, they have varied maturity levels, experiences and skill levels. Due to these discrepancies, pre-teens and teens can be a tough group of athletes to work with. … Read More
This episode is a bit different from our normal Minimum Effective Dose Podcast format. Mike took this opportunity to catch up with his good friend, Evan Marcantonio, to discuss how, when and why he made a career change into the fitness industry. Becoming a coach later in life comes with some challenges and also some … Read More
This episode is all about fall sports preparation for youth athletes. August is coming right up and fall sports are around the corner. Brett and Mike both have experience working with youth athletes. Both are strength and conditioning coaches and Brett also worked with youth athletes as an ATC. Over the years, the MED team … Read More
This episode of the MED Podcast is all about the cervical spine. We talk about training considerations, contraindications and scope of practice when it comes to the cervical spine. We cover: the basics of functional anatomy simple assessments for personal trainers how to work with individuals who have experienced neck or shoulder pain the importance … Read More
The internet is a wealth of information – some great and some really bad. We know it’s hard to decipher between fake news and fitness truths, In this episode, Brett and Mike discuss fitness trends, research, how science impacts trends and much more. After working in the fitness industry for several decades, we feel better … Read More
You’ve probably heard someone say something along the lines of “you should eat like an adult,” but has anyone told you that you should train like an adult as well? What does it mean to train like an adult? Obviously, it depends on each individual, but in this podcast we discuss the most common qualities … Read More
In this episode about optimizing your practice, we go over how to better understand and implement block, serial, and random practice. Brett and Mike talk about skill acquisition, motor learning and optimizing your practice and training sessions. Depending on the skill(s) you are trying to learn, there are different types of practice methods that will … Read More
One of the most common questions we get regarding youth training is whether kids should lift weights or not. The short answer is yes they should lift weights, but like anything, the devil is in the details. In this episode, Brett and Mike discuss all things youth training and share our thoughts on kids lifting … Read More
Building the Engine is an 8-week customized conditioning program that will get you in the best shape of your life. Over the last 10 years, Mike has been working with some of the best combat athletes in New England. His e-book, Building the Engine, is the culmination of that work. In this episode of the … Read More