The Performance Podcast | Strength Training, Olympic Weightlifting, Performance, Fitness, Speed | Wil Fleming and Coach Dos

In this episode I talk with Matt Kuzdub of PUSH Strength. Matt is the Sports Scientist behind the awesome technology of the PUSH band. PUSH is an awesome way to track readiness, power output, strength, and speed in your Olympic lifts and training in general. We talk about applications for use for athletes, CrossFit, and Olympic weightlifting. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_51-_Matt_Kuzdub_of_PUSH.mp3
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On this special 50th episode I am on the line with the crew that started it all. I talk with Coach Dos, Josh Henkin, and Chad Skrederstu about the current fitness industry, the future of the fitness industry, and how to be a better trainer. We talk about why internet trainers are the worst, how to spot someone that is making up a program on the spot, and how quantifying your clients readiness is necessary for the best training programs possible. 

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Coach Dos is back! on this episode we talk about strength training for female athletes. What are the differences between males and females, should we look to instagram for how to train athletes, and the mentality of females in the weightroom (hint: they rock!). 

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On this episode I talk with 2 really cool guys trying to change the very nature of Strength and conditioning and performance training in the middle east through their company Kinetik SCJassim Alaamer and Khaled AlNasir are 2 young coaches who have decided to form a company to transform education and the entire fitness profession in the Middle East. 

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This week we talk to all around good guy, and trainer to the stars Ben Bruno. Ben talks about the difference between training athletes, and stars, teams vs. individuals. Listen in to this great episode!

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Steve Maxwell is our guest on the podcast. We talk about his journey as a nomad, and why its useful to have a big backpack. We talk about the benefits of Kettlebells in group training and how much you should prioritize strength in training for athletes. 

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Jim Laird returns in this episode and brings with him Lucy Hendricks. Lucy and Jim do an excellent job of coaching people to better everyday performance and explain their techniques on how to coach breathing to live and perform better each and everyday. 

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Dave Gleason is one of the best performance coaches that I have ever met. Dave works with youth athletes at Athletic Revolution in Pembroke, MA. Dave is world renowned for his coaching abilities and use of long term athletic development to make better athletes. Check him out at www.coachdavegleason.com

 

 

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On this episode Coach Dos and I talk about how to monitor your athlete's physical state, how much is too much, and what really causes over training

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In this episode, Coach Dos and I talk about Mark Rippetoe's most recent article on t-nation.com, and talk about the problems with internet trainers and strong opinions. 

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On this episode I interview one of my favorite people in the world, Grant Gardis, AKA Rufus Blackbone about hot to teach people to lift, developing youth weightlifters, physical literacy, and more. 

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On this episode Coach Dos and I talk about common Olympic lifting mistakes that we see with athletes and lifters and how to correct them. We also answer a listener question about interval training. Thanks for listening! 

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In this episode Coach Dos and I talk about a missing piece to any athlete's puzzle: rotational training. We talk about the influence of anti-rotation work, and why it would be a mistake to only include anti-rotation. We also talk about how we implement this training for athletes to create more power. We finish the episode answering some listener questions about nutrition and favorite places to eat. 

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In this episode Coach Dos and I talk about a recent article talking about the 50 fittest athletes on earth. I bet you'll be surprised to learn who we think is really the fittest athelte on earth, and how you might be able to make your own conclusions. We also answer listener questions about periodization for speed work, and whether single leg Olympic lifting is worthwhile (it's not). 

 

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On this episode Coach Dos and I talk about how to approcach continuing education to give the best info you learn to your athletes and clients. We handicap the upcoming Perform Better Seminar in Long Beach and answer questions on the importance of hypertrophy for athletes. 

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On this episode Coach Dos and I wrap up my experience at USAW nationals and then I interview Jim Laird. Jim and I talk about the culture of too much, knowing what's right for the new trainee, how breathing can improve EVERYTHING, and Jim shares why NO ONE should get a pedicure. 

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On this episode Coach Dos and I talk about what you need to know about core training. What the real purpose of the core is during athletic movements. We talk about our favorite core movements and if you should be doing flexion work at all. We also answer listener questions about programming and the differences between men and women. 

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On this episode coach Dos and I interview Sue Falsone (www.suefalsone.com, www.systemicdryneedling.com). In this episode we talk about the T-spine, the diaphragm as a respirator and stablizer and why that is important, why the personal trainer needs to be equpped to deal with physical therapy issues, the first tool a physical therapist should put in their box, and the first tool a personal trainer should steal from a physical therapist. We also hit on the fact that practice drives research, not the other way around. 

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In this episode Coach Dos and I talk about the different types of periodization you might need to follow and go in depth on our preferred method of periodization. We also answer listener questions about confidence. 

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Coach Dos is back! In episode 32 Coach Dos and I talk about Density training and how it might help you bust through some plateaus. How to do it right and how you might be doing it wrong. We talk about the value of aerobics and even the value of sloppy aerobics. We even answer a question about the best resources for training kids. 

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While Dos is away on vacation, I interview Chad Wesley Smith, founder of Juggernaut Training Systems (www.jtsstrength.com). We talk about how he got started, what he has learned from team Juggernaut athletes, How PE is screwed up in the US, the basic tenets of the Juggernaut Method, why belief might be the most important part of a successful program, and the upcoming "Become Unstoppable 3" seminar. 

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In this episode (one in which Coach Dos is on vacation), I interview Tyler English, pro natural bodybuilder,  about his approach to bodybuilding and how bodybuilding has helped him become a better raw powerlifter.

 

I also answer listener questions about warming up for an Olympic lifting meet, and how to train for Olympic lifting competitions. 

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On this episode I interview founder of Paleo(f)X founder Keith Norris. We talk about his innovative product ArxFit, and different ways to train power on the the force velocity curve, and how he got one of the biggest fitness and health events off the ground. Coach Dos and I answer questions about how to get large groups to work on form and if Olympic lifts are right for 45 year olds. 

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In this episode Coach Dos and I talk about how important the bench press is in programming. We talk about how much it transfers to sport and whether the push press might be a better upper body pressing exercise. We answer listener questions about training for the sport of CrossFit, and whether Olympic lifts are important for older athletes. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_28-How_important_is_Bench.mp3
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On this episode I interview a good friend of Coach Dos and me, Pat Cullen Carroll. We talk about his background in weightlifting, and how most people are screwing up Long Term Athletic Development. 

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On this episode I interview Derek Woodske of www.mg2u.com. Derek is one of the top lecturers on strength and conditioning in the world. Derek and I talk about periodization, what most trainers and coaches are missing, the problems with an "instagram attention span" and how it is hurting trainers and their clients. We talk about recreational anabolic use as a rising problem and the big problem of trainers that don't train, trainers other trainers to train. 

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On this episode I interview Director of Performance at Munster Rugby, Adam Trypas. We talk about his beginnings as an Olympic lifter, and what he has learned from his experience coaching the top rugby clubs in the world. How much data is too much data, tracking performance, creating and not buying culture in your program. Coach Dos and I answer questions about why we hang clean, and screening your clients to keep them healthy. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_25-Adam_Trypas.mp3
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In this episode Coach Dos and I talk about complexes. How to differentiate them from combos and hybrids, how to program them for strength, how to program them for performance, and rest periods to use when training with complexes. We also answer questions from listeners on complexes (not an accident) and how to save your collarbone while doing jerks. 

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On this episode I speak with USA weightlifting's director of coaching education, Mike Conroy. We talk about developing weightlifters, the growth of weightlifting in the USA, and he tells you about my broken nose at the OTC in 2000. Coach Dos and I answer questions about when it is right to wear a belt, and how to cycle rep ranges in 3 week programming blocks. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_23-_Mike_Conroy.mp3
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On this episode Coach Dos and I talk about a recent story of an NHL prospect who was unable to do a single pull up at the NHL combine. We discuss what this means for that ahtlete, and the overall topic of how valuable the tests at a combine actually are. We end the show with listener questions. 

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On this episode Wil talks to Swiss national throws coach, Martin Bingisser, about his training and about what he has learned from his coach, Anatoly Bondarchuk. Dr. Bondarchuk is known as the world's foremost authority on special strength, and Martin shares his practical experience and interpretations of Dr. B's training philosophy. Coach Dos joins me at the end of the show to answer listener questions. 

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In this episode Coach Dos and I talk about kettlebell training. From the stories of how we were first exposed to them, to our favorite movements, and why they are a valuable part of your toolbox, we cover everything about kettlebell training. We also answer listener questions about Olympic weightlifting coaching progressions, and if deadlifts are a good idea in a high intensity interval session. 

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On this episode, Coach Dos and I start by talking about the article "Why I Don't Do Crossfit" but end up giving you some fitness related social media rules. We also answer listener questions, about straps in Olympic lifting, and assistance exercises for performance and Olympic weightlifting.

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Coach Dos and I talk about why writing your own training program might be one of the most difficult things you can do, and how you might be able to fix it if you decide to write your own training program. We also answer some listener questions. 


In this episode Coach Dos and I talk to creator of the Valslide and celebrity trainer, Valerie Waters. We talk about creating buy in from clients (even famous ones), getting results in a short term, and her favorite story about Jim Carrey. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_17-_Valerie_Waters.mp3
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On this episode we talk performance training with the director of human performance at TRX, Chris Frankel. We talk about what people are missing in suspension training, how to properly train energy systems, and why its a bad idea to offer to buy Coach Dos's beer.

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On this episode coach Dos and I answer a backlog of questions, on everything from Olympic lifting, to rowing, to hip thrusts, programming, youth training and more. We cover by far the most ground we have covered in one episode yet!

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In this episode Coach Dos and I discuss CHAOS speed training and why it is the absolute best way to train for speed and agility. Coach Dos also talks about applications of the CHAOS model to group settings, and why the research is always behind the practitioners. We also take listener questions.

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In this episode Coach Dos and I talk about how to squat more weight, how they should look, and why thinking about squats as an exercise and not a movement is a mistake. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_episode_13-_All_about_Squats.mp3
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On this episode Coach Dos and I ask the question "Are you an athlete" and let you know how you should train for your optimal performance at any athletic level. We also answer listener questions. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_12-_Are_you_an_athlete.mp3
Category:fitness -- posted at: 9:41am EDT

In this episode Coach Dos and I interview Alwyn Cosgrove about what is working now, and what he sees as the future of training for fat loss and training for performance. 


On this episode Coach Dos and I talk about why creating a culture is more important to the success of your fitness or strength program than the program itself. We talk about core values, their importance, and what a good culture can do for your strength, or fitness program or gym. We also answer some listener questions.

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_episode_10-Culture_of_Success.mp3
Category:fitness -- posted at: 10:49pm EDT

In this episode Coach Dos and I inteview Josh Henkin, founder of DVRT and the Ultiimate Sandbag. We talk about training, performance, and the ultimate sandbag. 

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In this episode Coach Dos and Wil Fleming talk about exercises that are commonly said to be "forbidden" and tell you why that kind of advice is a load of bunk. They also answer listener questions.


In this episode Coach Dos and Wil Fleming discuss how to get stronger including programming considerations and how you should decide which experts to listen to in your quest to get stronger. Stick around all the way to the end to hear a special story from Dos about why TGU's with humans are not always a good idea. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_7-_How_to_Get_Strong.mp3
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On this episode Coach Dos and I tell you why it is important to program outside of the sagittal plane and answer listener questions. 

Direct download: Performance_Podcast_Episode_6-_Multi_Planar_Movements.mp3
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On this episode Coach Dos and I talk about Olympic lifts and answer listener questions. 

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On this episode Robert Dos Remedios and Wil Fleming tell you if you are misunderstanding the entire point of high intensity interval training and answer listener questions. 

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Category:fitness -- posted at: 3:00pm EDT

On this episode Coach Dos and Wil Fleming discuss what movements you must be including in your programming and where you might be leaving important types of movement out. Plus they answer listener questions.

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Category:fitness -- posted at: 9:00am EDT

How do coach Dos and I train for power? Find out on this episode. 

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Category:fitness -- posted at: 2:48pm EDT

In this episode, Coach Dos and Wil Fleming talk about their mentors and answer your questions. 

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