Strength Coach Collective
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.
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Strength Coach Collective
Latest Episodes
Coaching Different Body Types: Dr. Lon Kilgore on Anatomy and Technique
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 "Anatom...
Why Chris Spealler Ditched Traditional Fitness Programming
Is performance in the gym the goal or simply a tool to live better in the outside world?In today’s episode, eight-time CrossFit Games competitor and former CrossFit Seminar Staff member Chris Spealler discusses his evolution from high-i...
Pamela Gagnon: Having Fun With Gymnastics—For Life
Today on the “Strength Coach Collective,” host Kenny Markwardt sits down with Pamela Gagnon, former Division 1 gymnast, longtime CrossFit coach and the co-creator of Performance Plus Programming.Pamela explains her “playground approach”...
The Next Frontier: Blood Biomarkers for Precise Fitness Coaching
The one-size-fits-all approach to fitness coaching is no more. Enter blood biomarkers: the next frontier in truly individualizing client training programs.Today on the “Strength Coach Collective” podcast, Kenny Markwardt sits down with ...
Dr. Zach Long: Why Athletes Get Injured (And How to Prevent It)
In this episode, Kenny Markwardt sits down with Dr. Zach Long—a board-certified sports physical therapist who believes injured athletes should use the gym, not leave it.Long, aka “The Barbell Physio,” explains when coaches should modify...