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
Mindset
Everyone’s Got Something – Episode 22
In this Minimum Effective Dose Podcast Episode, Brett and Mike talk about a reality of working as a personal trainer – everyone’s got something. What we mean is that everyone you meet will have their own baggage. In the real world, rarely do people come through the doors without tweaks, twinges and musculoskeletal based injuries. … Read More
The Importance of a Mentor – Episode 20
In this episode, hosts Mike Perry and Brett Jones, talk about the importance of a mentor. Mentors are positive role models who come in many different forms including teachers, friends, coaches, family members, and more. Mentors take you under their wing(s) to help you grow and develop in areas like business, athletics, coaching, relationships and every … Read More
Success Leaves Clues – Episode 19
If you’re listening to this chances are you’re interested in learning how to be {more} successful as a personal trainer and/or strength coach. With over 45 years of combined experience, Brett and Mike have seen and experienced just about everything you can imagine working with clients in the fitness industry. Sure, they’ve made their fair … Read More
Consistency and Motivation – Episode 18
In episode 18 of the Minimum Effective Dose Podcast, Brett and Mike discuss consistency and motivation. It’s no secret that consistency yields the best results, but how can you stay motivated to be consistent when life gets tough or challenging? Everyone is different and each person responds to challenges and adversity in a different fashion. In … Read More
Cancer Doesn’t Care if You’re Fit
In episode 14, Brett and Mike talk about each of their individual cancer journeys. You’ll hear their stories starting from diagnosis to beating cancer. They discuss the challenges of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy and how these treatments impacted their daily lives. And, you better believe, the MED duo will also talk about how they handled their … Read More
Let’s Get Some Fresh Air
Breathing is a skill that requires practice. It’s fair to say most of us are dealing with many high stress situations these days. We’re feeling unsure about when things will trend in a more positive direction… and for how long. Being optimistic and finding the silver lining in real life situations can be difficult, especially … Read More
10 Lessons in 10 Years
We have so many things to say and more people to thank than even possible for helping to make Skill of Strength the best gym on the planet over the last 10 years. Mike and I are beyond blessed to be living our dream right now and it wouldn’t be possible without YOU. We opened … Read More
We Don’t Do Drop In Classes
Sorry – we don’t do drop- ins. At least once a week, a potential member asks to try out a class at the gym. Listen, I get it, I really do. I know you want to try a class before you commit. Just like you, I like to test drive my cars before I buy … Read More
4 Lies Keeping You From Reaching Your Goals
…”LATER” … “I’M NOT SURE.” …”I NEED TO LOOK AT MY SCHEDULE.” …”IT’S EXPENSIVE.” I’ve heard these things over and over again in the last few weeks. We’re coming off January at a gym so, as you can probably imagine, we get a few more inquiries than normal this time of year. Between the fresh … Read More