Rdella Training : Bridging The Gaps In Strength Training, Peak Performance And Injury Prevention

(#267) Pat Flynn returns to the podcast this week for a stellar interview covering a variety of topics, including how to be better at almost everything. Pat shares his unique approaches to minimalism and generalism and why these are such good things. Pat Flynn is a 'fitness minimalist' and co-author of the book Paleo Workouts For Dummies. He has written extensively about how to get more with less at his primary website, Chronicles of Strength. Pat always brings massive value and insight about training and so much more. This session was a lot of fun and it's loaded with great information, including all the details about his upcoming book project. Here's what you'll learn this week. What Pat does to maximize training this time of year A minimalist training session example he recently did Nutritional strategies around the Holidays How Pat describes his nutritional approach The importance of protein supplementation Why sustainability is essential for nutritional success Pat's secret protein bar... Why it's not

(#266) Gratitude is a powerful thing. How often do we really take time to reflect on all the great things in our lives that we are grateful for? Probably not enough. In this week's short session, I'll explain how using the practice of gratitude amplifies your life and helps you "win the day." Learn the simple way to use gratitude in daily practice to help dominate life. A few things you'll learn this week: The 3 main benefits of expressing gratitude Why gratitudes makes you stronger What I'm most grateful for today (examples) How to practice gratitude every day Discover the power of the 7-day gratitude challenge Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is publi

(#265) Strength coach Dustin Rippetoe joins the podcast this week to discuss the biggest life challenge he's had to deal with and how he finds strength to move forward. Dustin has a long history as a kettlebell instructor. He has been devotedly training with kettlebells since 2004 and has been a certified kettlebell instructor under Pavel Tsatsouline since April of 2006. First with Pavel’s RKC and now proudly with StrongFirst. He has had the honor of serving as Team Leader in both organizations and actively promotes StrongFirst training methodologies and now as his health permits out of ACWA Tulsa. I met Dustin back in 2012 at an event that you'll hear about in the opening part of our interview. Here's what we discussed this week: How Dustin stumbled into strength training His journey with kettlebells The very first kettlebell exercise he ever did The major life challenge he's dealing with right now How he's managing his biggest life challenge What it's like to go through dialysis How he initially dealt wit

(#264) Dr. Robert Pastore, PhD, CNS, is the founder, Chief Science Officer and CEO of Vitalere and its sub-brand, Modus Nutrition. In this session, Dr. Pastore shared some of his vast experience and knowledge about optimizing human health. We spent the majority of our time on an in-depth and comprehensive discussion about protein, specifically looking at plant-based versus whey-based protein. His background, experience, and knowledge is amazing and you are guaranteed to take away valuable insights and actions from this session. Here's what you'll learn about this week on the show: What shaped his career as a researcher and clinical practice What he's so passionate about and why Some rather shocking facts about Celiac disease His own story of dealing with Celiac disease and the associated problems Plant-based proteins vs Whey-based proteins - what you need to know The truth about different protein supplements How to know what protein is BEST for you? An athlete's case study on protein detective work How to r

(#263) Coach Johnny Parker has been one of the most highly-regarded strength coaches in the NFL with an accomplished list of success. He's also the co-author of a NEW book titled "The System," which outlines his approach to program design in which he produced some of the strongest, high-performing, and durable athletes in the NFL. His list of accomplishments include: 10 years as a college strength and conditioning coach, 21 years as an NFL strength coach working with the NY Giants and legendary coach - Bill Parcells, 7 seasons with the New England Patriots, followed by helping the Tamp Bay Buccaneers win their first Super Bowl in 2003, before finally finishing with the San Francisco 49ers. Aside from Super Bowl triumphs, he has received multiple awards for his coaching accomplishments, including the President's Award for the NFL's top strength and conditioning coach. These are only some of his vast accolades.  His passion, knowledge, and authenticity are unparalleled. I'm truly honored to share this great int

(#262) Atomic Habits is a new, breakthrough book by James Clear and it's about how small changes make the biggest difference. Habit development is something that can have a major impact on all of our lives in nearly every way possible - health, business, family, and so much more. It's been a while since I've done a book review on the podcast and I really wanted to take the time to talk a little about how this book can improve the quality of your life. Atomic habits is based on the latest science with proven, practical applications to get better every day. I'd hate to let this great resource slip by you because I know how much of a difference it can make, no matter what you're trying to achieve. In this short session, I'll share just a few on my immediate mindset shifts and takeaways from reading the book. [click_to_tweet tweet="Habits create the foundation for mastery. - James Clear" quote="Habits create the foundation for mastery. - James Clear" theme="style4"] [jbox color="green" radius ="2"]This week's pod

(#261) The first rule of great training is to "do no harm." Train safe has been my unbreakable first rule for strength training and I've personally learned the importance of this the hard way. In this session, I'll discuss 7 ways we can work to minimize risk for injury with strength training. While the risk for injury is inherently small with strength training, there are certainly things we can do to maximize performance results and minimize our risk for injuries. I'll share 7 specific ideas about the things we can do to stay injury-free for the long haul. Staying injury-free is the key to successful training. [click_to_tweet tweet="The greatest risk with exercise is not getting started. -American College of Sports Medicine" quote="The greatest risk with exercise is not getting started. -American College of Sports Medicine" theme="style5"] Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/revi

(#260) Danny Sawaya joins the show this week. Danny is the Founder and owner of Tucson Strength and Tucson Barbell Club in Tucson, Arizona. He is a Strong First Team Leader, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and FMS level 2 certified specialist. His athletic background spans from being a competitive powerlifter to competing in marathons and even an Ironman event. Danny’s insane story of quitting his job to start to gym - with a family, no money, and no clients. Now Danny is getting ready to open up a 12,500 square foot training facility. Danny shares his epic journey from quitting his trainer job to where he is today in a fantastic interview session where he holds nothing back. Here's what you'll hear about this week: Danny shares a little about his background and how he got his start Why he decided to open a gym and what he wanted to do different The best advice he tells gym owners when getting started What he says he would have done differently How he went from a 1,000 sq. ft. facility to over

(#259) Jeff Pelizzaro is this week's featured guest. Jeff is a licensed physical therapist, golf fitness professional, and authored the #1 Amazon Best-Selling book The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout.  He’s the co-founder of 18STRONG, a golf fitness website and podcast where the mission is simple:  Help golfers Train Harder, Practice Smarter, and Play Better Golf. Combining instructional videos and podcast interviews with some of the best golfers and coaches in the world, 18STRONG is quickly becoming one of the top online resources for golfers looking to Think, Play, and Feel stronger on and off the course. This week on the show, Jeff and I had a great chat about his highly successful approach to movement and strength with the golfers he works with. He shares his specific methods that allow for peak performance in the game of golf. Here's what you'll learn about this week: Jeff's backstory and how he ended up specializing in Golf Fitness I share my own "golf story" that I've never shared before How

(#258) Tim Anderson, multi-book author and co-creator of Original Strength, returns to the podcast this week. In this week's session, we discuss practical ways we can all move better, feel better, get stronger, and live a better life. The methods he teaches are simple, scalable, and valuable for all. So, this week Tim came back to the show to tell us about the latest advancements with the Original Strength system, as well as provide tactical tips and take-aways. Here's what you learn this week: A quick description of the mission Original Strength What it means to "Press Reset" How the OS system continues to advance How the new book builds on previous work Why the 3 pillars are foundations to great performance How to progress and load the reset movements Who the new "performance" system is designed for What hooked NFL strength coach Chip Morton with OS? Why simple neck nods are so powerful and deceptive Understand the role of the vestibular system in performance How and why to progress with vestibular trainin

(#257) Sue Falsone, author and performance training expert, joins the podcast this week for an in-depth discussion about her latest work. Sue Falsone is the Founder of Structure and Function Education and Falsone Consulting and she's a return guest on the podcast. She has an amazing background in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Strength & Conditioning and now she’s the author of the amazing book “Bridging The Gap From Rehab To Performance.” Here's what you'll learn about this week: The highlight of her professional career What was the most challenging time in her career Looking back, is there anything she'd change? What role does she identify with the most? How she juggled the roles of clinician and strength & conditioning specialist What it means to "bridge the gap"and why she wrote the book? Who Sue says will benefit from her work the most How to get the most from the book - no matter your background Sue discusses her book writing process - how this book got done! Her secret to getting th

(#256) Dr. Ryan DeBell, founder of The Movement Fix, joins the podcast this week for a fantastic discussion about human movement. Dr. DeBell is a chiropractor, seminar leader, writer, and creator of The Movement Fix. The Movement Fix is an educational website that teaches us how to master our body through better movement. Here's what you'll learn about this week: Why he doesn't identify with being a Chiropractor How his passion in health and fitness all began with the Total Gym How he merged his background in Technology & Health and Fitness Why transitioning to a more digital learning environment A "hint" about the big project he's been developing Learn about the "Online" Movement Fix seminar What's the big thing that people walk away with after the MF seminar Can you assess your own movement? What are the principles to satisfy a good squat pattern? Why movement checklists aren't a good thing (according to Ryan) What are the 3 most common movement issues? Thoughts on spinal flexion (during movement and/o

(#255) What are the best exercises for strong, powerful, healthy shoulders? In this session, I'll discuss 7 proven exercises to keep your shoulders supple and strong. While there are many considerations when strengthening the shoulders, I'll share what I have found to be most valuable in recent years to maintain strong and injury-free shoulders. If you're looking to optimize health of the shoulders, listen and learn about the rationale for this progressive approach. Get value from this podcast? Then please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERCAST The Rdella Training® Podcast is published every week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. The Rdella Training Po

(#254) Does the latest research shed new light on the overhead press? Or is this shoddy science that leaves little practical application? In this episode, I'll discuss some of the latest kettlebell science. Unfortunately, this study had a major flaw and I'll tell you what it is and why it's important to understand the limitations of a study like this. Additionally, I'll share some specific applications to performing a safe and effective overhead press, whether you use a kettlebell or any other training implement. I'll even offer a "call to action" for future research in this area. To maximize the effectiveness of the much-debated overhead press, take a listen to this week's episode. Get value from this podcast? Please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE IN OVERC

(#253) PJ Nestler returns to the podcast this week to discuss his role as Director of Performance with XPT. This session is not only cutting-edge, but it's filled with ideas and next steps to optimize health and performance - at any level. Coach PJ is a human performance specialist with over a decade of experience preparing top athletes for competition, and a life mission to help athletes and coaches realize their true potential. Over the past ten years, PJ has trained dozens of athletes from the UFC, NFL, NHL and MLB. He's a wealth of information and gets results with his athletes and students. XPT (or Extreme Performance Training) is a performance lifestyle based on the fundamentals: Breathe, Move, Recover. XPT is inspired by the training techniques and lifestyle habits of big wave surfer, Laird Hamilton and former Pro-Athlete, Gabrielle Reece. For more information, visit XPTLife.com. Here's some of what we cover this week on the show: What is the XPT experience and what it can do for you How he landed h

(#252) What's the difference between training for maximum muscular development and true strength training? Yes, this is often misunderstood. Thanks to a great question from Ian (one of our loyal listeners to the podcast), I wanted to answer this question in detail - especially since I'm a former bodybuilder. While it's true that resistance exercise will provide gains in strength and muscle, the way we manipulate training variables has a great deal to do with maximizing results in either area. I'll explain the key differences. Get value from this podcast? Then please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY The Rdella Training® Podcast is published every week with valuable training information and amazing interviews with many “world-class” coaches, experts, and authors in the fitness industry. In ge

(#251) Strength training over 40 is our big topic this week on the podcast. In this week's episode, we'll explore 10 ideas that are important considerations for the "over 40" strength training enthusiast. I'll discuss the ideas and actionable takeaways. Here's the 10 topics we discuss in this episode as they relate to strength training: Specific recovery ideas Protein - how much? My big 5 supplements and why Sleep - how much? Stress reduction practices Water intake - how much? How to address mobility Hypertrophy - why it matters even more Why we need to focus on strength A simple mindset hack (or motto) to live by [click_to_tweet tweet="'Your best days are NOT behind you.' " quote="'Your best days are NOT behind you.'" theme="style5"] Get value from this podcast? Then please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSC

(#250) In this session, I'll answer some common kettlebell training questions. It's been a while since I've done a listener Q & A session, so here's some detailed answers to some great questions I've received recently. Here's the questions and topics discussed in the episode: Can you really build muscle by using kettlebells? (Still a common question, here's what you need to know) The best way to use kettlebells with a barbell program? (I'll give some specific ideas here) Kettlebells and barbells - together or separate? (My preferred approach) How can you keep getting results with the kettlebell swing? (Great question & glad it was asked) What are the best kettlebell exercises for shoulder stability?  If you like the Q & A session, please let me know. Get value from this podcast? Then please take a minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW

(#249) Here's part II of the "pillar" content series. If you haven't heard part I, please go back and listen to episode 248 before listening to this session so that you better understand the full scope of content. In this episode, we'll discuss the critical NEXT STEP you must do to make your training easy and effortless. If you struggle with motivation, drive, or even consistency, then this 2-part series is a "must listen to." And, even if you're training is solid, I'd still highly recommend the actions in these 2 important episodes to keep you driving forward. In this session, I introduce the powerful concept I call Value-Based Training. Got a minute? Please take a just minute to review the show. It’s fast and easy to do. To see how to post a review in Apple Podcasts, go to RdellaTraining.com/review SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER SUBSCRIBE IN GOOGLE PLAY The Rdella Training® Podcast is typically published every Wednesday with valuable training inf

(#248) Let's call this a "pillar episode" here on the podcast as we dive into the psychology of your training. This is part 1 of a 2-part podcast series for all serious fitness enthusiasts. And coaches, you'll benefit from this, too. In this episode, we'll discuss the first critical step you must do to make your training easy and effortless (no I'm not kidding, but you have to listen to the context and how this works). If you struggle with motivation, drive, or even consistency, then this week's show (and next week's Part II) is a "must listen to." And, even if you're training is solid, I'd still highly recommend the actions in the next 2 episodes to keep you driving forward. This important exercise is very important with your training and fitness goals - in the short-term and long-term. [jbox color="green" radius ="2"]This week's episode is brought to you by Get Abstract. This learning resource has been one of my best kept secrets for years, until now. Go to RdellaTraining.com/getsmart to learn more about it