Brett and Mike discuss their thoughts on the importance of gaining a solid knowledge base as a fitness professional. The fitness industry has a low barrier of entry which can be a blessing, but also a curse. While there are easy ways to get certified and start training, there is so much value in continuing … Read More
Goal Setting
Is Technology Helping or Hurting Your Fitness? – Episode 33
Is technology helping or hurting your fitness and function? Don’t get us wrong. We’re huge fans of technology, but it’s important to determine if what we’re implementing with these tools is done in a way that results in a positive adaptation. Are we getting too focused on the data from fitness technology devices/wearables? Are we … Read More
Digger Deeper into the Kettlebell Clean and Snatch – Episode 32
You already know we love kettlebell training. In this episode, we discuss the finer details of the kettlebell clean and snatch. These two kettlebell exercises are fundamental kettlebell skills. Just about everyone can benefit from including cleans and snatches into a training routine. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking for optimal coaching points or … Read More
Traveling and Training – Episode – Episode 31
Do traveling and training mix? In this episode, Mike and Brett discuss how they manage traveling and training. They give you some strategies to improve your workouts when you travel and discuss something else you may never have thought about – what to do to get back into training (safely) after your trip. A few … Read More
The Truth about Strength and Conditioning Research – Episode 29
Tune into this episode to get an inside look at the truth about strength and conditioning research. Today’s guest, Antonio Squillante, is a brilliant coach and researcher. He gives us an absolute masterclass on how research works in the world of strength and conditioning. If you are a coach who’s trying to understand how strength … Read More
Programming Kettlebell and Barbell Work – Episode 27
One of the most common questions we get asked when it comes to programming is how to blend kettlebell training with barbell training. If you’re programming kettlebell and barbell work for your clients (or yourself), this is a must-listen episode for you. There are several different ways to approach utilizing both of these training modalities in order … Read More
After the Certification – How to Apply Your New Skills – Episode 26
So you just finished an amazing course or certification. Great! Now you need to figure out how to apply your new skills with your clients. In this episode, Brett and Mike give some simple and effective tips and advice on how to take the new information you learn from a certification or workshop and apply … Read More
The Importance of Professional Development – Episode 25
In this episode of the MED podcast, Brett and Mike discuss the importance of professional development. The hosts discuss their educational backgrounds and important lessons they’ve learned about continual improvement. Plus they’ll give you some great tactical advice on how to develop both personally and professionally. If you feel stuck in your current journey as a … Read More
Kettlebell Training for Hypertrophy – Episode 24
There are variety of strategies you can use when it comes to training for hypertrophy – building muscle. When you ask a coach the best way to build lean muscle, kettlebell training is usually not a top preferred method. Thinking kettlebell training for hypertrophy won’t work probably has to do with misapplication, bro science and … Read More
How to Manage Low Back Pain – Episode 23
Approximately 80% of the US population will experience low back pain at some point. The bad news is low back pain can be quite debilitating. The good news is low back pain can also often can be managed in a successful fashion. Join Brett and Mike as they share their personal struggles with low back … Read More