Ep 27: Build Muscle and Perform Better Using Effective Training and Program Design with Eric D'Agati

Eric D’Agati joins me to talk about training. Eric has spent over 20 years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer, and instructor. Each year, he travels around the world teaching and speaking to trainers, coaches, and therapists as a lead instructor for Functional Movement Systems and guest speaker for prestigious organizations including Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York University Medical, the Navy SEALS, The Mayo Clinic, and multiple major universities. Eric also appeared in the NY Times bestseller “The 4-Hour Body” by Tim Ferriss. His list of training clients includes an Olympic Gold Medalist, All-Americans, National Champions, World Series Champions, and Pro-Bowl athletes. He also works with many high-level sports teams from high school to professionals. Eric’s latest projects include “Diamond Revolution Training,” an online training platform for baseball and softball athletes, and the “Principles of Program Design”, an educational workshop series and coaching service for trainers and clinicians on the art and science of designing training programs. Topics discussed in this episode: The top priorities someone should focus on to improve their health, fitness, and performance The difference between a workout and a program Competence, awareness, and application as success factors for improved health Assessing your history, current state, and goals when working with a coach, trainer, or starting a new program Injury, mobility, and recovery Learning how to develop movement and increase physical capacity Improving your body composition Obstacles that stop someone from performing their best Developing athletic skill, capability, and capacity Managing volume and recovery Exercise selection, unilateral movements, and Eric’s favorite lift/exercise RELATED LINKS Eric's website at ericdagati.com Eric on Instagram Watch the episode on video here Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram