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
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
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
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
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
Mike and Brett take a deeper dive into corrective exercise in this episode. They’ll give you some things to think about when it comes to using corrective exercise with your own clients, athletes and perhaps even yourself. If you’ve been in the fitness industry for five years or more, you’ve definitely (and hopefully) heard of … Read More
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
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
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
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