Strength Coach Collective
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Welcome to the “Strength Coach Collective” podcast, where we bridge the gap between cutting-edge fitness science and real-world coaching. For the first time, people are living longer but not better. Fitness coaches and personal trainers can fix that. But who’s helping them push the industry forward? No one—until now. Hosted by top trainers and gym owners, this show will teach you how to turn research and technology into actionable tools for transforming lives in gyms, studios and clubs. From heart-rate training, wearable tech and biometrics to the psychology of behavior change, this podcast bridges the gap between knowledge and application. In each episode, we’ll give you practical insights to elevate your coaching or personal training practice and maximize client results. Join the movement to evolve the fitness industry and improve lives on the front lines. Together, we’ll create better coaches who can create greater changes for clients. To connect with thousands of like-minded professionals, join our free group at strengthcoachcollective.com.
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This podcast focuses on cutting-edge fitness science, coaching strategies, and lifestyle transformations, covering topics like fascia training, injury resilience, behavior change psychology, and heart-rate monitoring technology, with episodes featuring expert insights on implementing research-based methods to enhance athletic performance and client outcomes.
Welcome to the “Strength Coach Collective” podcast, where we bridge the gap between cutting-edge fitness science and real-world coaching.
For the first time, people are living longer but not better. Fitness coaches and personal trainers can fix that. But who’s helping them push the industry forward? No one—until now.
Hosted by top trainers and gym owners, this show will teach you how to turn research and technology into actionable tools for transforming lives in gyms, studios and clubs.
From heart-rate training, wearable tech and biometrics to the psychology of behavior change, this podcast bridges the gap between knowledge and application. In each episode, we’ll give you practical insights to elevate your coaching or personal training practice and maximize client results.
Join the movement to evolve the fitness industry and improve lives on the front lines. Together, we’ll create better coaches who can create greater changes for clients.
To connect with thousands of like-minded professionals, join our free group at strengthcoachcollective.com.
Dr. Lon Kilgore explains why ”perfect technique” doesn't exist—and what actually matters for strength development.
In this episode of the ”Strength Coach Collective” podcast, host Kenny Markwardt sits down with Kilgore, author of ”Anatomy Without a Scalpel” and co-author (with Mark Rippetoe) of ”Starting Strength.”
Lon, a veteran strength coach with over 50 years of experience, shares lessons from his decades in in the gym, as well as his time as a professor and an athlete who’s still competing into his 60s.
Kilgore explains the importance of coaching cues clients can understand, how to balance technique with loading, and how human variation in limb length and body type should influence training technique.
He also discusses strategies for improving VO2 max and what masters athletes can teach coaches about strength development.
Whether you’re a young coach looking for clarity or a veteran searching for new perspectives, Lon’s stories and experience offer wisdom you can use immediately.
It doesn't matter if you're coaching beginners or elite athletes; this episode is full of practical insights on individualizing technique and programming based on real-world evidence.
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0:47 – Using terminology people understand
12:11 – Better coaching cues
17:06 – Strength versus technique
38:54 – Improving VO2 max
45:36 – Age and training volume
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