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Ron McKeefery has twice been named Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. First by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Society (2008 Under Armor Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year), and next by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (2016 Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year). In 2013 Coach McKeefery was honored as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa). The Master Strength and Conditioning Coach certification is the highest honor that can be achieved as a strength and conditioning coach, representing professionalism, knowledge, experience, expertise and longevity in the field. www.ronmckeefery.com iTunes | Stitcher Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Good, bad or ugly, we want your feedback! Reviews make our content much easier for new listeners to find and it also lets us know what content you like (and what content you don't like!). While you're listening to the show, click the button below to leave us an honest review (make sure you're signed in to your Apple account): The post Becoming a Master Strength Coach w/ Ron McKeefery appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

About Andrew Read Andrew Read is a twenty year veteran of the fitness industry with a background that has always focused on getting the best out of everyone from elite performers to recreational fitness enthusiasts. His new book Run Strong as well as his Warrior Athlete Program are redefining how to train to your maximum potential. https://training.breakingmuscle.com/strengthconquers iTunes | Stitcher Connect With Andrew Instagram Website Articles Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Good, bad or ugly, we want your feedback! Reviews make our content much easier for new listeners to find and it also lets us know what content you like (and what content you don't like!). While you're listening to the show, click the button below to leave us an honest review (make sure you're signed in to your Apple account): The post Battling The B.S. In The Fitness Industry w/ Andrew Read appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

About Ryan Ford After starting parkour in 2004, Ryan is now known internationally as a top parkour athlete and coach. He has performed around the world for organizations such as the U.S. Embassy, Cisco, Nokia, HP, BET, and K-Swiss. Also, Ryan has been featured by media giants including the New Yorker, TEDx, and ESPN. In addition to founding APEX Movement, the world's largest parkour gym network, and ParkourEDU, an online education platform, Ryan also has a renowned parkour training video series on YouTube called Demon Drills, with over 7 million views and 37,000 subscribers. Although Ryan’s specialty is parkour, he also regularly cross-trains with weightlifting, bouldering, and trampoline and is a 2 time competitor on the show American Ninja Warrior. Additionally, he has continued his movement education through certifications and extensive research in areas such as hand balancing, corrective exercise, CrossFit, pole fitness, plyometrics, and barefoot running. Currently, Ryan is sponsored by Bulletproof, VIVOBAREFOOT, and Illegal Pete’s. iTunes | Stitcher Connect With Ryan Ford Website: ParkourEDU YouTube: Demon Drills Facebook: Ryan Demon Ford Instagram: @ryandemonford Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Good, bad or ugly, we want your feedback! Reviews make our content much easier for new listeners to find and it also lets us know what content you like (and what content you don't like!). While you're listening to the show, click the button below to leave us an honest review (make sure you're signed in to your Apple account): The post 27: Parkour, Bodyweight Training and Finding Your Passion w/ Ryan Ford appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

About Evan Peikon Evan originally became interested in health & nutrition after competing in Track & Field and becoming a student of the sport. After receiving a career ending injury before his first D1 Cross Country season he became set on finding a smarter, sustainable, way to train which led him to mixed modality training & competing in the sport of fitness. He is now a full-time coach, and student, whose passions lie in Biochemistry, nutrition, health/longevity, mental health and optimal human performance. iTunes | Stitcher Connect With Evan Peikon Website Facebook Instagram Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Good, bad or ugly, we want your feedback! Reviews make our content much easier for new listeners to find and it also lets us know what content you like (and what content you don't like!). While you're listening to the show, click the button below to leave us an honest review (make sure you're signed in to your Apple account): The post 26: Mixed Modal Athlete Development w/ Evan Peikon appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

About Charles Staley Charles primary interest is providing inspiration and education for older guys looking to reclaim their physicality and vitality. At age 56, Charles is leaner than ever, injury-free, and in the best shape of his life - a few of his recent bests include a 400-pound squat, a 510-pound deadlift, and a set of 17 chin ups. Well known in the U.S. and across the world, Charles is recognized as an innovative coach and a thought leader in the field of human performance. His experience, reputation, and self-effacing persona have lead to appearances on NBC’s The TODAY Show and The CBS Early Show, along with numerous radio and podcast appearances. He has penned more than a thousand articles for major publications and online websites in the industry. Often referred to as a visionary, an iconoclast and a rule-breaker, his methods are leading-edge and ahead of their time, capable of quickly producing serious results. Charles is not only a thinker, but also a doer: currently, he competes at the national and world level in weightlifting and powerlifting on the master’s circuit and holds three World Championship titles in the sport of raw powerlifting. iTunes | Stitcher In today's episode you'll learn: The 80/20 rule and differentiating between training economy and effectiveness Training strategies for the over 40 crowd Embracing delayed gratification for dieting and training success The "core stability" myth How losing your mobility might send you to the nursing home Charles' involvement with CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting CrossFit's influence on other industries Escalating Density Training basics Connect With Charles Staley Website Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Good, bad or ugly, we want your feedback! Reviews make our content much easier for new listeners to find and it also lets us know what content you like (and what content you don't like!). While you're listening to the show, click the button below to leave us an honest review (make sure you're signed in to your Apple account): The post 25: What It Means to “Train Smarter” w/ Charles Staley appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Ask a handful of dieting experts “what is the best way to get lean?” and you’ll likely hear the same thing. The basics of fat loss are pretty straight forward: eat at a caloric deficit, strength train three to five times per week, increase your activity level and ensure that you’re getting enough sleep. But if getting lean was truly THAT easy, why aren’t more people flaunting their six packs on Instagram? Editors note: the fitness industry does NOT need more people flaunting their six packs on Instagram … please don’t add to the madness. Think back to your past attempts at getting leaner. How did they work out for you? Have you sustained the progress you made? Or did you fall off the wagon before reaching your goal? If you’re anything like most people, chances are you were able to see a little bit of progress from your efforts, but nothing worth writing home about… and as soon as the “diet” ends, you revert right back to old habits… … and before too long you’re back to square one. “Shit!” The truth is that yes, getting lean IS a straightforward process and it DOES NOT have to be an uphill battle. But the problem arises when a person doesn’t take into account the psychological side of the equation - routines, mindset and habits HAVE to be taken into account. Pair that up with the proper guidance and accountability, and we have the recipe for success my friend. In today's episode I share with you 17 of my best strategies when it comes to getting leaner. I hope that you’ll discover that you can eat the foods you love and still burn fat, you don't have to grossly overeat to build muscle, and that dieting is a tool, not a cross to bear. PS - You can download the summary of today’s episode below. iTunes | Stitcher | Episode Resources Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Good, bad or ugly, we want your feedback! Reviews make our content much easier for new listeners to find and it also lets us know what content you like (and what content you don't like!). While you're listening to the show, click the button below to leave us an honest review (make sure you're signed in to your Apple account): The post 24: 17 Proven Fat Loss Strategies appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Do your goals scare you? Take a quick second and think about the goals you’ve set for yourself. Is there anything in there that scares you? Like really scares the shit out of you. Like “if I don’t achieve this, I am up shits creek without a paddle, and it’s back to slanging pancakes at the local Denny’s” type of scare-the-shit-out-of-you. There is? Good; you’re thinking bigger than yourself and it sounds like you’re comfortable stepping outside of your comfort zone. That’s where the growth happens after all. If not, you need to think bigger. You’ve accepted the status quo and allowed the slow drip of “being average” take hold and direct your path. You are alright with being normal; allowing the opinions and influence of others dictate how you live your life, and you probably don’t even realize it. The truth is that most people don’t think big enough when it comes to what they want to achieve in this life, and that’s okay - striving for comfort and security is the safe thing to do. Security is the lowest form of happiness. I hate to say it, but we live in a society of self-entitled, “I want it now, mommy!” quasi-adults who aren’t willing to work for what they want. Everyone wants the quick fix, path of least resistance, done for you solution. And that’s the exact reason why I love fitness. Because it’s HARD WORK. You can’t fake it and there is no quick fix. But I digress… If you’re on fire to create your own life, take ownership of your health and fitness, or want to drastically step outside of your comfort zone then today’s episode is for you. If you’ve struggled with finding your passion or have been crippled by the fear of trying something new, today’s episode is for you. Or, at the very least, if you tend to fall off the “health and fitness” bandwagon when traveling for work, today’s episode is for you. Today’s guest is a close friend of mine, Joshua Schall. We cover a variety of topics including personal development, the current state of the sports nutrition industry, how to find your passion, overcoming the fear of failing, staying productive despite being a busy person and strategies for staying on top of your fitness while traveling. PS - If you enjoyed today's episode be sure to download Josh's 3 Tips For Lasting Success below. iTunes | Stitcher In today's episode you'll learn: Josh's transition from the world of bodybuilding into CrossFit. The sports nutrition industry and how it relates to CrossFit. Josh's top supplements for fitness enthusiasts. How MuscleTech is moving the sports nutrition industry forward by providing transparent labels. The direction of sports nutrition and the supplement industry. Areas of growth that most affiliates are missing out on. Gym owners: how to gain clarity on your brand. How to find your passion... and then run with it. Finding the sweet spot of passion, money and helping people. Productivity strategies for "busy people". Keeping up with your fitness while traveling. About Joshua Schall Josh holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a MBA from Kent State University. For the past 8 years, he has sharpened his business strategy skills at three of the biggest sports nutrition companies in the world. He currently owns a successful strategy consulting business that focuses on helping start-ups in the sports, fitness and nutrition industries. This passion also helps develop entrepreneurial ideas himself that he is working on taking to market in the near future. Josh is an novice strength athlete that enjoys combining aspects of traditional bodybuilding and CrossFit. Connect With Joshua Twitter: @joshua_schall Facebook: facebook.com/JSchallConsulting/ Instagram: @joshua_schall Bonus Q&A

iTunes | Stitcher Let's face it - you're a busy person. You have a limited amount of time to devote to training, you work a full time job, you probably have children and hopefully you have hobbies and a social life outside of the gym (I hope)... And those are all great things. A balanced life is a happy life, afterall. You probably started exercising for health benefits in the first place, but if you're like most of us, you've become addicted to the process of chasing PR's, learning new movements and pushing yourself on a daily basis. Even though you're an athlete - and you might be a damn good one - you still have many responsibilities outside of your training, and you have to take that into consideration. Today's episode will teach you a couple ideas that will support your time spent in the gym and still allow you to have a life outside of the gym. Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy! PS - What would you add to this list? Leave a comment below and let me know. In today's episode you'll learn: The difference between "eating because I'm hungry" and "eating for an objective" The importance of tracking your macros (probably not why you think) Easy steps to a better night's sleep and better workouts When it's acceptable to skip workouts Simple and efficient meal prep strategies The basics of proper post workout nutrition How to define your "bare ass minimum" so you never miss workouts or fall off your eating plan Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Good, bad or ugly, we want your feedback! Reviews make our content much easier for new listeners to find and it also lets us know what content you like (and what content you don't like!). While you're listening to the show, click the button below to leave us an honest review (make sure you're signed in to your Apple account): The post Simple Strategies For The Everyday Athlete appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Listen On iTunes What to do on your rest days to maximize performance in the gym. There is no such thing as overtraining, only under recovering. If you find yourself unable to recovery within 24 hours following a tough session, chances are there are some things you can improve on your rest days. Listen to today’s episode to learn a couple lesser known ways to improve those days away from the gym in order to maximize your performance inside the gym, ... Read More The post What To Do On Rest Days To Maximize Performance In The Gym appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Listen On iTunes What’s next for the strength and performance podcast. We’ve experienced some awesome growth since we launched and I just wanted to extend a personal THANK YOU for all of your support thus far. I started Strength Syndicate in order to help you Train Smarter, Work Harder and See Results inside and outside of the gym. Every decision I make revolves around that simple concept, and the changes that you’re going to see moving forward will reflect that. But ... Read More The post What’s Next For This Podcast? appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Listen On iTunes Allison Brager is the author of “Meathead: Unraveling The Athletic Brain”. Allison is a neuroscientist and professor at Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine and author of “Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain”. She studies sleep and daily activity rhythms and how they are impacted by sleep deprivation, jet lag, and exercise. Outside of the laboratory, she’s a former collegiate athlete in track and field and currently competes as a CrossFit athlete. Allison is a two time Games ... Read More The post Everything You Need to Know About the Mental Side of Strength & Performance appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Listen On iTunes Nate is the Head CrossFit Coach at CrossFit LTP. He’s currently a CF-L2 coach and is pursuing his CF-L3. With 7 years of experience, Nate competes in CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting Competitions, currently working towards a qualifying Weightlifting Total for the American Open in Reno, Nevada this winter. Show intro copy You can connect with Nate at livetrainperform.com In today’s episode of The Strength & Performance Podcast we discuss: Writing your own “performance script” to crush your next competition ... Read More The post Talking CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting and Being a Great Coach appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Subscribe On iTunes Justin Dudley is the founder of Cascade Sports Physical Therapy and lead lecturer for Complete Athlete Continuing Education. Justin has worked with numerous CrossFit Games athletes in addition to regional and local athletes. Justin was a 2-time NAIA Soccer All-American in college and was set to play professionally when an injury forced him to switch his focus to coaching. He has coached at the youth, collegiate, and semi-professional levels. Since 2003 Justin has been providing trainings, injury prevention screenings ... Read More The post Foundational Strength Work and Injury Pre-Hab for CrossFit Athletes appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Todd Nief is the Owner and Director of Training at South Loop Strength & Conditioning in Chicago, Illinois. He also coaches and designs programs for clients – some of whom simply want to look good and feel good, some of whom want to compete in a sport, and quite a few of whom want to compete in fitness (CrossFit, GRID League, local throwdowns, etc.) Todd blogs regularly at www.southloopsc.com/articles and also publishes the South Loop Strength and Conditioning Podcast. In today’s ... Read More The post CrossFit, GRID League and Programming w/ Todd Nief appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Matt Connolly is the Founder and Head Coach at Hybrid Athletic Performance. His goal is to optimize the physical and mental performance of everyone he works with, to unlock their innermost potential and enable them to achieve their goals. In today’s episode Matt explains how Hybrid Athletic Performance assesses their athletes. WARNING… we also geek out a little bit talking about energy systems and the proper way to develop each. Matt works with a wide variety of athletes including a much ... Read More The post Athlete Assessments, Energy Systems and Masters Training appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Danny Lehr is the co-founder of Caffeine and Kilos, a lifestyle brand and coffee company. Danny is highly involved in the fitness community as a Co-Owner of CrossFit Excel, located in Manteca, CA.  As a weightlifter, Danny placed 7th at 2013 National Championships, 5th at 2012 American Open, and is a member of 2013 USAW National Championships 3rd place team California Strength. Along with teaching high school physical education, Danny has spent time coaching various sports including wrestling, track, football, ... Read More The post Fitness, Coffee and Weightlifting appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Logan Gelbrich is the owner of DEUCE Gym in Venice Beach, California. He’s a four-year alum of the University of San Diego baseball program, as well as an ex-pro with the San Diego Padres. As a writer he’s a regular contributor to publications like Muscle and Performance and The Box Magazine. Logan currently travels the world coaching the CrossFit Strongman Seminar. Logan is an incredibly unique, intelligent and passionate person and was an absolute pleasure to speak with. If you’re interested ... Read More The post What CrossFit Is and What CrossFit Is Not appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Dusty Hyland is the co-owner of DogTown CrossFit and creator of The Skill WOD. Dusty trains anyone and everyone, from your everyday Joe to elite CrossFitters, athletes, and teams. In the last few years he has worked with Lindsey Valenzuela, Kenneth Leverich, Noah Ohlsen, Ruth Anderson Horrell, Tommy Hackenbruck and the UTE CrossFit Team. In today’s episode Dusty and I talk about some great stuff, including his transition from competitive gymnastics into CrossFit, coaching high-level fitness athletes and utilizing bodyweight ... Read More The post Bodyweight Training and Gymnastics for Athletic Development appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Dave is the owner of California Strength and The Barbell WOD. Cal Strength is a gym with an emphasis on Olympic weightlifting, NFL Combine Prep and off-season training and also developing high-level competitive fitness athletes. The Cal Strength Weightlifting team is one of the top teams in the country, and Dave has coached multiple national champions, USA team members and american record holders. In today’s episode we talk about the Cal Strength story, Dave’s intro into weightlifting, pursuing your passions ... Read More The post Strength Training For Competitive CrossFit Athletes appeared first on Strength Syndicate.

Travis Stoetzel is a certified strength and conditioning coach who owns and operates The Forged Athlete Gym in Omaha, Nebraska. Travis uses a blend of unconventional training methods via sandbags, kettlebells, and bodyweight movements mixed with traditional barbell and dumbbell training to help improve his clients athletic performance, level of fitness and body composition. Today’s podcast with Travis Stoetzel was packed with great information, but the real gems came out when we dove into the idea of training for performance vs. training ... Read More The post Training For Performance vs. Training For Aesthetics appeared first on Strength Syndicate.