Strong Talk

#17 - Chester Soko. How much volume & intensity do we really need?

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Chester Soko (@Dr_soko on Instagram). Chester has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, runs a successful tele-med business & is absolutely jacked.
In this episode, we cover the current recommendations for volume & intensity, if you can really grow at maintenance, how to best manage your blood lipids to prevent atherosclerosis, and much more.  A really great episode to level up your programming and health management
 
Hope you enjoy it!
 
To check out my Instagram, go to Matt_Phsyiquecollective to find out more about my own coaching or the Strong Coaching Academy, which relaunches  January 31st
 
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#16 - Steve Hall - What does being "Evidence-based" really mean?

In this episode, I am joined by Steve Hall from Revive Stronger (@Revivestronger on Instagram). Steve has the best evidence-based podcast on the internet, is a great coach and natural bodybuilding pro.
 
In this episode we cover what it truly means to be “evidence based”, how we can apply that within our coaching & training, what we have changed our minds on over the years & much more.  A really great episode and I really enjoyed Steve’s perspective on a bunch of topics.
 
Hope you enjoy it!
 
To check out my Instagram, go to Matt_Phsyiquecollective to find out more about my own coaching or the Strong Coaching Academy, which relaunches in January.
 
Sponsored by Strom Sports Nutrition - Code PHYSIQUE for free shipping

#15. Zac Fotheringham - Coaching Relationships for Elite results

In this episode, I am joined by Zac Fotheringham (Zac_teamprocoach on IG).  Zac has been absolutely dominating the coaching scene this year, and I had to get him on to talk about his approach.
 
In this episode, we discuss how he builds amazing coaching relationships, his approach to getting the best out of people, his coaching background, where he is at with his own journey and where he wants to take his coaching.
 
I took a bunch away from this episode & think you guys will as well, especially those who want to get into coaching at the highest level.
 
Hope you enjoy it!
 
To check out my Instagram, go to Matt_Phsyiquecollective to find out more about my own coaching or the Strong Coaching Academy.
 
Sponsored by Strom Sports Nutrition - Code PHYSIQUE for free shipping

#14. Mike Leng - Building a coaching brand in BJJ

In this episode, I am joined by Mike Leng (unorthodoxnutrition on IG).  Mike is a coach specializing in nutrition and performance enhancement in BJJ & combat sports.
 
In this episode, we discuss how he works on effective communication with his athletes, how to get "buy-in" from people who are not purely sold on physique development, his insights into building his business, and loads more nuggets of advice.
 
I took a bunch away from this episode & think you guys will as well.
 
Hope you enjoy it!

#13 - Calum Raistrick - Building The Pro Coach

In this episode, I am joined by Calum Raistrick (Calum_teamprocoach).  Cal is a world-class bodybuilding coach and educator, who has been in the game, delivering high-level results for years.
 
In this episode we talk about how he grew Pro Coach, how he structures his day to maximize performance, and his own journey, along with tons of tips that both new and experienced coaches will benefit from.
 
We also talked about his new venture, the ICM - Institute of Coaching Mastery, which I highly recommend if you want to improve your coaching knowledge.
 
Hope you enjoy the episode.

#12 - Borge Fagerli - Sustainability in Coaching, Chrononutrition & MyoReps

Today I am joined by Borge Fagerli ( @Borgefagerli on IG).  Borge is an online coach, author, and famously, inventor of one of my favourite training methods - Myo Reps.  Today we talk about a ton of topics on muscle physiology, sustainability in coaching, philosophy, chrononutrition & his own training approaches.
 
As I mentioned in the episode, his recent book is absolutely phenomenal & I would consider it a must read.  You can buy it here & use the code MATTSTRONG for 20% if you are interested!
 
I really enjoyed this episode, so I hope you find it useful.

#11 - Joe Brighty - Coaching, Competing & Kaizen Culture

Today I am joined by Joe Brighty ( @Brightman_ on IG).  Joe is an IFBB Pro competing in Classic and High level Coach.  Today we talk about what he has learned from different coaching approaches & how it impacts his current view, how he has grown his coaching business, his current contest prep, his thoughts on mindset & the launch of Kaizen culture, which fills a much-needed void in the industry.
 
I really enjoyed this episode, so I hope you find it useful.
 
 

#10 - Lewy Blackmore - Elite Level Coaching, Bodybuilding & Philosophy

I'm joined by Lewy Blackmore AKA @LewyBlackmore from Instagram.   Lewy is an IFBB Pro, ex-pro footballer, high-level coach & all around top guy.
 
In this episode, we go into Lewy's approach of balancing evidence-based practice, his practical experience, how philosophy has shaped him and his worldview, and where he is within his own competitive journey. 
 
Lewy is a rare breed in bodybuilding with his ability to be objective, his education and experience, and ability to coach himself to a very high level.  I could have chatted for hours, so I really hope you find this as interesting as I did

#9 - Tom Hames - Coaching as a Dad, Arm Wrestling & running a multi-coach business

I'm joined by Tom Hames AKA @Evolution_Training from Instagram.   Tom is one of the UKs most decorated prep coaches, arm wrestling fanatic, dad and great friend.
 
In this episode, we cover how Tom balances being a single Dad & running a highly successful, multi-coach business.  His current run into competitive arm wrestling, how he is looking to expand the business, how he trains currently and much more.
 
A great episode & hope you find this one useful

#8 - Sophie Brewster - How to coach Wellness

I'm joined by Sophie Brewster AKA @Sophiebrewster_ifbbpro from Instagram.   Soph is one of my best mates, an IFBB Wellness pro & awesome coach.
 
In this episode, we cover how Soph balances being a top wellness pro & a high level coach.  How she has seen the Wellness category grow, her future plans for competing and for her coaching business, how to build a positive relationship with food, and how the hell she managed to complete a 15,000kcal challenge.
 
A great episode & hope you find this one useful