Mike and Brett discuss recent projects they’ve been working on outside of the Minimum Effective Dose podcast. These 2 resources can help you set yourself apart from other strength and conditioning coaches. If you’re a fitness professional looking to build your career in strength and conditioning, tune in and check out the details linked below. … Read More
Kettlebell Training
Digging Deeper Into the Turkish Get Up – Part 2 – Episode 36
This episode is part two of a two-part series on digging deeper into the Turkish Get Up. If you’re interested in learn more about the TGU to learn more for your own training purposes or to help you better coach your clients, don’t miss this episode and the previous episode (Part 1 of Digging Deeper … Read More
Digging Deeper Into the Turkish Get Up – Part 1 – Episode 35
This episode is part one of a two-part series on the Turkish Get Up. If you’re interested in digging deeper into the Turkish Get Up to learn more for your own training purposes or to help you better coach your clients, don’t miss this one. The MED duo, Brett and Mike, discuss everything from… Teaching … 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
Mastering the Basics of the Kettlebell Deadlift and Swing – Episode 30
This episode is a deep dive into the importance of mastering the basics of the kettlebell deadlift and swing. Brett and Mike give you valuable insight into: How to approach your kettlebell training regimen The importance of programming when training with kettlebells Biomechanics Coaching kettlebells and why we start with the kettlebell deadlift and swing … 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
Structured Versus Unstructured Training – Episode 21
In this episode, Brett and Mike compare two significantly different training styles, structured training versus unstructured training. Please don’t hear what we’re not saying. We aren’t talking about doing a bunch of random exercises. We are talking about following a structured training program in a near perfect fashion versus having a bit more freedom and … Read More
Tale of Two Kettlebell Journeys – Episode 15
In episode 15, a tale of two kettlebell journeys, Brett and Mike talk about their experiences with kettlebell training. Both coaches share how they got started, how their kettlebell journeys have evolved and where they are now. Mike and Brett also give you some valuable insight on coaching, professional development and more. One of the … Read More
Using the Minimum Effective Dose In Training Programs – Episode 13
Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast! We are excited to announce a new co-host, Brett Jones. This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences … Read More