Trainers Talk Training

Today we talk about a subject that will get your heart rate up, cardio! We scratch the surface by talking about different types of cardio training to help you understand what kind of training response you will get from it and who will benefit. Enjoy! Leave us a rating and follow us on IG: @trainerstalktraing @luisbnyc @sslryan @coach.darwin @gp3_slizzy   Submit your questions or topics at trainerstalktraining@gmail.com

Johnny Larson joins us to take us through some of the work he has done through his career as a strength and conditioning coach. You won't want to miss this one, Some great stories here. we also talk about risk vs reward when it comes to working with higher caliber athletes. (We've all seen Lebron squatting by now) Johnny was a part of the best season FAU Baseball has had in ten years with 6 guys being drafted, first time ever sweeping the University of Miami and beat the #1 ranked team in the country (Florida Gators). He also took gold in the Hofstra Strongest Man competition for his weight class and overall. (2011 and 2013). This guy has worked in a lot of places and we are happy to have him in NYC at Soho Strength Lab. Johnny currently holds Bachelor’s for Exercise Science from Hofstra, Currently MS Candidate for Sports Sciences. He's also been around quite a few teams holding different positions: - U of Alabama Volunteer Graduate Assistant (Softball, Cheerleading,Football) - St. Louis Cardinals Assistant S

Who doesn't like to train outside? Sometimes we take out clients outside to enjoy some fresh air and do some other things we normally wouldn't do in the gym. In this episode we talk about what we do and how we prep out clients to hit the outdoors.

Dr. Pat Davidson joins us as we tackle some topics out of a hat. He chats with us about his career in academia and what he is up to now. We talk about Peloton, the difference between hypemen and coaches, and the importance of human contact especially in an ever growing digital age. 

We sit down with the brains behind UpFit Training Academy’s Paul & Wes to talk about how training with a team can crank up the intensity. They are looking to change the game when it comes to small group training by bringing a tiered training system in the group setting. Also mentioned - street fighter, Wes’ trigger to start his fitness career, MMA aspirations and some of the funny things we hear when trying to navigate the barrier of entry for training programs. Check them out at Upfitacademy.com

Today we sit down with Lonnie Starling Aka Teflon to talk about his transition from the rap game to the rep game. He turned his personal development into his professional passion and continues to help others hit their goals. Lonnie combines his skillset as a personal trainer and massage therapist to make sure his clients keep on moving well. Lonnie has an awesome story and if you know him, you already know how Lonnie lights up the room. Enjoy! As always reach out to us with any topics you want to hear about at Trainerstalktraining@gmail.com or message us on Instagram @trainerstalktraining

Today the guys talk about 3 major things that impact the quality of training sessions and some ways to navigate around that without sacrificing the focus of the session. Lack of time due to a late start, equipment limitations from a changing training environment, and damage control for the busy clients who are always traveling for work or have a constantly changing schedule are some things we can expect to deal with as a trainer / coach. Join the conversation by sending us a DM @trainerstalktraining or emailing at trainerstalktraining@gmail.com 

Mobility and stability share a special relationship, this episode covers a few things to think about the next time you decide something needs more work. Can you be and are there problems with being too mobile / stable? What is the most common “diagnosis” we get from our clients?   

The second installment where we pick listener submitted topics from a hat. This week it's about Performance wear, the worst exercise apparel for men, hyper critical coaching, and how we filter through all the fitness information out there.

We got together with Samantha Ciaccia of Body Space Fitness to talk about her upcoming shoulder health workshop on April 7th at BSF in New York City. Sam brings a blend of information to the fitness world with a degree in Kinesiology, experience from the emergency room, and overseas medical work.  She gives us a run down of what to expect at her workshop, how it is to be a woman in the fitness industry and other stuff!  

Group fitness! How does it fit into your training? How can you use it as a supplement to help further your training or your clients training? We touch on yoga, pilates, bootcamps, crossfit, ground, and combat based classes.  follow us @trainerstalktraining or email us at trainerstalktraining@gmail.com

Today we pick topics out a hat to briefly talk about. We only got through 4 topics this time and plan on picking more topics (including some submitted by you!).  This episode we talk about online coaching, mindset training, getting “wedding ready”, and when we were feeling our best physically. Enjoy! We will draw topics out of the hat every month. Email us at trainerstalktraining@gmail.com to submit your topic.

Luis & Ryan talk about how to implement recovery into your training so you can stay ahead of the fatigue! Light days, off days, deload weeks, and transition cycles can be used to keep you recovered and motivated in your training. Perfect for the athlete that can't get to or afford additional recovery methods.  

Today we talk about how to approach strength training for you or your clients! We go over how to prep for a strength cycle, which tools to use, exercise selection, how long your training should be, frequency of training, volume, intensity, and touch on recovery! This is a stacked episode as we introduce Ryan Hopkins of Soho Strength Lab as the latest addition to our crew! You may want to save or bookmark this as it can be a useful episode to refer back to. enjoy! Topic time markers: Prep (4:23) Modalities (17:30) Exercise selection(22:50) Length / Frequency (36:04 Volume & Intensity (42:57) Recovery (52:47)

Today we bring on a Zach Yurcisin who primarily trains people in their own homes or private gyms to talk about how he handles certain obstacles. What's the mindset during these sessions? How do we address clients who just want to look good and don't have ultra specific goals? What do us trainers do during these "house calls"?

Rapid Fire! We talk about what we listen to while we train, compete, the current song stuck in our head, and other stuff.

We visit the one and only Soho Strength Lab in NYC to chat assessments with Ryan Hopkins! Ryan takes us through the birth of SSL and talks about the important things he looks for in assessing a "new" client or athlete. What are us trainers looking for? What can the clients & athletes expect? We also briefly chat about Strength training at the very end (a dedicated episode on that soon!) Want to know more about SSL or Ryan? Visit Sohostrengthlab.com or find them on Insta at @sohostrengthlab & @sohostrengthlab_learn.

This week we talk about starting off the new year by setting achievable goals, staying focused during your training, and ideas for multisport athletes.

We take you through our holiday eating over the past few weeks explaining how it can actually benefit you and why you shouldn't feel bad.

The guys go off agenda to talk about what celebrity they would like to work out with. Who would you work out with?