About this episode
Episode 412 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by Perform Better , dives into the hot topic of "Injury Prevention vs. Reduction" Host Anthony Renna chats with Coach Boyle to break down this often-misunderstood debate. **Highlights of the Episode:** - A thorough discussion on why injuries can’t always be prevented but can potentially be reduced. - Insights into the recent Tyrese Haliburton Achilles injury and its complex contributing factors. - The role of training, load management, and mileage in injury risk for athletes. - Coach Boyle’s personal experiences coaching athletes through injuries and reframing responsibility. - A candid talk about steroid use among middle and high school athletes, and how the fitness industry can address it. - Exploring conditioning standards and the importance of fairness with weight-class-based programming. - The debate over focusing on athlete strengths vs. weaknesses and how to balance training for optimal performance. **Unique Elements:** Coach Boyle shares invaluable anecdotes and practical advice, offering a fresh perspective on training philosophies. ------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode also introduces a new segment, the " Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Powerplay ," packed with actionable tips for fitness entrepreneurs. Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom? Here are some FREE biz-building resources from our friends at Business for Unicorns (https://businessforunicorns.com): ** Get the Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE - (https://go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-marketing-book) ** Book a free 10-minute intro call HERE (https://go.businessforunicorns.com/brainstorm) **Follow BFU on Instagram HERE (https://www.instagram.com/businessforunicorns/) **Subscribe to Mark's channel on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/markfisherhumanbeing) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Don’t miss this episode filled with expert insights, real-world examples, and actionable advice for athletes, coaches, and fitness professionals. Watch now and join the conversation! Thanks for listening! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - Conditioning for Weight Classes 02:04 - Training Weaknesses vs Strengths 02:16 - Fitness Business Strategies 03:15 - Perform Better Techniques 05:03 - Overlooked Assets in Fitness Businesses 10:42 - Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Powerplay 11:12 - Tyrese Halliburton- Injury Prevention vs. Injury Reduction 19:19 - Level Up Your Training 24:00 - Steroid Use in Youth Sports 25:55 - Drug Use in Sports 31:05 - Conditioning Tests Explained 43:26 - Strengths vs Weaknesses in Programming ------------------------------------------------------------------- A special thanks to Perform Better, the experts in functional training and rehabilitation, for sponsoring this episode. Check out Perform Better (https://www.performbetter.com) for their latest sale, the New Signature Series and all the upcoming education, including this summer's Functional Training Summits. ------------------------------------------------------------------