Aging is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we cannot live a long and healthy life. If you’ve ever wondered about training and aging… it’s a process. There are various aspects to consider when discussing the aging process. In this episode we talk about appropriate strength and conditioning when it comes to training and aging. The … Read More
This episode is all about those aha moments – the game changing moments in our careers. You know the ones I’m talking about. Someone says something in a conversation or shares a new way of doing something that resonates deeply or you attend a course where you completely change the way you look at the … Read More
What makes you an expert? We’re switching things up today and you’ll get to hear some interesting insight on what both Brett and Mike believe makes you an expert in something. Sure, we know there are the basics, such as having a high degree of skill or being someone who is sought out in their … Read More
Here we go again. It’s time to answer the biggest and baddest training questions from listeners – you! As always, thanks for tuning in to the Minimum Effective Dose Podcast. We love hearing from you and appreciate your comments, questions and feedback so we can better help you improve as a coach. It’s fun to … Read More
In this episode, we’re trying something completely new and we’re calling it training questions from the mail bag. A lot of our listeners are active on the Strongfirst forum and we reached out to find out what questions coaches have on all things training related. In this episode, we answer questions from you – our … Read More
We’re back and since it’s a huge time for New Years Resolutions, that’s where we’re starting off this season! Whether you are a “New Year, New You” resolution die-hard or you’re simply looking to implement some changes to improve your health, relationships, or career, we’ve got your back. If you’re really going to make a … Read More
Like anything, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is a skill that can be developed. The art of communication involves delivering messages effectively to others to obtain specific results. In this episode, the MED team shares with you the valuable advice and communication strategies they’ve learned over the years as coaches, educators and lectures. … Read More
Let’s clear something up first. It’s not that we aren’t fans of the creative process. It’s just that quite often people (ahem coaches) are being creative for the sake of being creative, and there is no purpose. Enter: Principle based creativity! If you’re being creative for fun, go for it. If you’re being creative to … Read More
If you’ve been in the fitness industry for five or more years, you may have noticed the New Year’s rush is not what once was. We think of New Year’s in September now. While people still make New Year’s resolutions, we’re finding far more people start training or get back to training in conjunction with … Read More
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