Coach Em Up Podcast

Check out Zack on socials! @zack_zillner Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Grab a Subscriber tee at https://www.dripthatdelivers.com Tim Riley and Zack Zillner are back in the Austin studio for a full Q&A episode covering strength and conditioning coach salary debates, NCAA 20-hour rule logistics, shin splints, eccentric quasi-isometrics, AI in programming, NIL culture, and whether Tim could survive a bear fight. Zack breaks down the operational reality of the NCAA 8-hour off-season rule and the full 20-hour in-season window, and explains why sport skill execution will always beat weight room numbers when practice time is limited. Tim reflects on private sector coaching ethics: when an athlete is already buried under school practices, an extra meal often does more than another squat session. Q&A covers how to build work capacity, why eccentric quasi-isometrics are mostly social media noise, meathead hypertrophy as connective tissue insurance, sleep tracking anxiety and its effect on athletic performance, in-person coaching requirements before going online, AI tools like Relay for programming templates, NIL and transfer portal impact on athlete work ethic, low-tech athlete monitoring tools, and bucket list podcast guests. Don't forget to subscribe! Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Bear Fight Cold Open 00:00:32 - Happy Birthday Zack! 00:03:14 - NCAA 20-Hour Rule Breakdown 00:07:29 - Weight Room vs. Court Time Tug-of-War 00:14:05 - Private Sector Coaching 00:18:05 - Strength and Conditioning Coach Salary Debate 00:37:52 - In-Person Coaching Before Online Coaching 00:44:30 - Managing Shin Splints in Sprint Training 00:47:16 - Debunking Eccentric Quasi-Isometrics 00:51:10 - Meathead Hypertrophy vs. Sport-Specific Training 00:53:37 - How to Find Your Coaching Style 00:57:00 - How to Build Work Capacity 00:58:19 - Sleep Tracking Anxiety and Athletic Performance 01:02:20 - Bucket List Podcast Guests 01:08:04 - Advice for International Coaches Interning in the U.S. 01:09:42 - Biggest Challenges in Basketball Strength and Conditioning 01:12:43 - AI for Strength and Conditioning Programming 01:17:36 - NIL and Transfer Portal Impact on Athlete Work Ethic 01:23:08 - Low-Tech Athlete Monitoring Tools 01:27:07 - Bear Fight Simulation #CoachEmUp #StrengthAndConditioningCoach #StrengthCoachPodcast #AthleticPerformance #CollegiateStrengthCoach #NILAthletes #SportScience #StrengthCoaching #Podcast #ZachEvenEsh

Check out Tim on socials! @timrileytraining Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Grab a Subscriber tee at https://www.dripthatdelivers.com Tim Riley goes solo on the Coach Em Up Podcast for a Q&A covering apex competition rules, sprint training for beginners, OCD diagnosis, sobriety, and much more. He shares combine stories, his biggest coaching blunders, and why carbs are still the OG performance enhancer. He breaks down the viral Hyrox biohazard incident in Beijing and uses it to set the record straight on Apex competition health policy. Then he rewinds to age 26, no car, no phone, no money, walking to his first training job out of a Florida halfway house, and explains how he became the person he is today. On the business side, Tim talks about how watching physical therapist David Gray build ethical, high-value content convinced him to post consistently and eventually launch Cheat Code, open his own gym, and build Apex from the ground up. He shares his rules for hiring new coaches, the real reason Apex does not use weight classes, and his 2026-2027 expansion targets. Tim walks through how to improve broad jump mechanics with the Blaine Broad progression, covers sprint training for beginners with a slow-to-fast, low-impact-first framework, and shares his experience training Xavier Worthy. He also recounts two genuinely catastrophic coaching mistakes involving a plyo box and a Swiss ball on a treadmill. The back half of the episode goes personal. Tim opens up about his OCD diagnosis and how Exposure and Response Prevention therapy finally gave him tools that worked. He also reflects on fatherhood, egocentric bias, and what it actually means to live instead of just survive. This is a strength and conditioning podcast that does not stay in its lane. That is the point. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:28 - The Hyrox poop incident 00:10:32 - Advice to his 26-year-old self and early sobriety 00:14:48 - Finding venues for Apex and expansion hurdles 00:18:11 - Building influence, business ethics, and launching Apex 00:29:52 - How to improve your broad jump 00:32:49 - Scaling brands and rules for hiring coaches 00:37:13 - Game speed vs weightroom skill 00:40:46 - Biggest coaching mistakes 00:50:11 - Sprint training for beginners 00:54:08 - Apex 2026-2027 road map and international expansion 01:01:38 - Stepping back from full-time client training 01:06:01 - Why Apex does not have weight classes 01:10:41 - Unsolicited advice, lying, and egocentric bias 01:18:20 - Pure OCD diagnosis and Exposure Response Prevention therapy 01:29:11 - Carbs for athletic performance, fatherhood, anxiety 01:37:27 - Managing career transitions and embracing uncertainty #CoachEmUpPodcast #ApexCompetition #SprintTraining #StrengthAndConditioningPodcast #BroadJump #MentalHealth #OCD #NFLCombine #XavierWorthy #Podcast

Check out Alec on socials! @alecblenis Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Grab a Subscriber tee at https://www.dripthatdelivers.com Hybrid athlete and coach Alec Blenis is back for his SIXTH appearance on Coach Em Up! Alec breaks down his pursuit of a sub-2:30 marathon while holding serious muscle, training alongside Paris Olympian Yaseen Abdalla, and surviving sodium bicarbonate's most brutal side effects. Alec Blenis is a hybrid athlete who has been chasing the sub-2:30 marathon while maintaining elite-level strength. In this episode he lays out exactly how he got there: doubling weekly running volume to 75 miles, outsourcing his programming to coach John Davis to kill decision fatigue, and training on treadmills next to a guy who ran a 2:11 in Paris. The interference effect is real, but Alec explains how adaptation eventually brought strength back online. He also speaks on his unorthodox fueling, drinking a liter of OJ a day and over 400 grams of sugar total to maintain his training. From there, things get weird in the best way. Tim and Alec break down backyard ultramarathon psychology through Mark Dowdle's 5-day performance in Germany, dissect trainer Joel Seedman's Instagram content connecting 90-degree squats to theology, and then unload a stacked Q&A covering high-carb marathon fueling strategy, unilateral vs bilateral training, hybrid athlete training split design, HRV usefulness for athletes, endurance training for heavy runners, treadmill stiffness vs road running, and whether mental toughness drills are actually overrated. If you are running a marathon while lifting heavy, training concurrently, or just trying to understand the interference effect without losing your mind, this episode has you covered. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduciton 00:01:41 - Alec's Running Background and Sub-2:30 Marathon Goal 00:07:04 - Marathon Benchmarks, Coaching Value, and the Interference Effect 00:12:48 - Training with Yaseen Abdalla and Mitch Ammons 00:18:23 - High-Carb Fueling: OJ, Sugar, and Surviving Austin Heat 00:27:18 - Backyard Ultras and Mark Dowdle's Psychological Warfare 00:35:36 - Joel Seedman's Eccentric Isometrics and Theological Squats 00:46:14 - Tim's Best and Worst Qualities 00:50:06 - Unilateral vs Bilateral Training 00:52:11 - Session Flow vs Exercise Ordering 00:53:30 - Building Muscle Under High Endurance Fatigue 00:55:04 - Smartwatch Metrics and HRV Skepticism 00:59:01 - Structuring a Hybrid Training Split 01:00:45 - Sodium Bicarbonate Side Effects 01:06:33 - Weekly OJ Totals and Apex Australia Plans 01:09:16 - Single High-Volume Run vs Spreading Weekly Mileage 01:10:06 - Endurance Training for Heavy Athletes 01:15:02 - Heat Acclimatization and Overrated Mental Toughness Drills 01:20:07 - Treadmill Stiffness vs Road Running #HybridAthlete #ConcurrentTraining #AlecBlenis #CoachEmUpPodcast #MarathonTraining #InterferenceEffect #RunningAndLifting #EnduranceTraining #Podcast #StrengthAndConditioning

Check out Jason on socials! @Jason_rotger @jasonrotger Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Grab a Subscriber tee at https://www.dripthatdelivers.com Speed and performance coach Jason Rotger joins Tim Riley to break down speed training, sprint mechanics, and vertical jump training the right way. From a near-fatal BMX crash at 15 to Division I decathlon at FIU, Jason's story is as wild as his coaching methods. He dropped his own 100m from by ditching heavy squats, and he'll tell you exactly why your weight room obsession might be killing your speed. Jason Rotger went from BMX national rankings to pole vaulting, then earned a D1 scholarship as a decathlete at Florida International University. Along the way, he dealt with ankle surgery, a torn labrum, a supraspinatus tear, and a sprint plateau that had him squatting 435 lbs at 175 lbs bodyweight and still running an 11.8 hundred meter. The fix? He stopped squatting and started sprinting. That single shift dropped his time almost immediately. This episode covers the how to run a faster 100m debate head-on, the real role of plyometrics for sprint speed, timing gates as a non-negotiable coaching tool, 40 yard dash start technique, and how to improve broad jump distance fast. Jason also breaks down decathlon training volume, pole vault physics, and why sprint coaches need to invest in timing equipment for their athletes. He also opens up about completing his first full decathlon post-college without injury. You only lose when you quit. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:06 - BMX Racing Career and Near-Fatal Crash 00:11:28 - Transition to Pole Vaulting 00:19:14 - D1 Decathlon at FIU and Injury Streak 00:27:36 - First Full Decathlon and Process Mindset 00:31:00 - Mental Grit and the Rocky Influence 00:34:49 - Sprint Plateau and Heavy Squats 00:39:45 - Coaching Collegiate Sprinters to 25 mph 00:44:49 - Vertical Jump Training and Volleyball Athletes 00:48:25 - Coaching CrossFit Athletes for Combine Events 00:52:54 - Combine Timing Systems and Hamstring Injury Risk 01:02:14 - Pole Vault Physics and Apex Targets 01:12:09 - Hottest Takes on Speed Training 01:16:02 - Authentic Brand Building and Event Swaps 01:20:05 - Three Pieces of Advice for Performance Coaches 01:22:02 - Sprint Coach Rant 01:25:41 - Overrated vs. Underrated in Athletic Performance 01:30:43 - Unsolicited Advice #SpeedTraining #SprintMechanics #VerticalJumpTraining #CoachEmUpPodcast #Decathlon #PoleVault #JasonRotger #AthleticPerformance #Plyometrics #Podcast

Check out Emmanuel on socials! @Matadi Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Grab a Subscriber tee at https://www.dripthatdelivers.com Emmanuel Matadi, three-time Olympian and one of the most jacked sprinters on the planet, joins Tim Riley on the Coach 'Em Up Podcast to break down sprint science, recovery, the Enhanced Games controversy, and what it actually takes to run a 9.95 at age 35. From Liberia to the Olympic blocks, Matadi's story is as wild as his 40 time in Timbs. Matadi didn't start taking track seriously until his junior year of high school. He was too busy playing football, wrestling, and figuring out how to survive as a Liberian immigrant in Minnesota. Then he casually smoked the fastest kid at his school in a race and the rest wrote itself. On this episode, Emmanuel and Tim go deep on how to run faster in the 100m, why most youth sprinters burn out before they ever peak, and how the old-school method of running 400m repeats until athletes puke is the opposite of what athletes need. Emmanuel breaks down his phase-by-phase sprint cues, why tense muscles are slow muscles, his love of resisted hill sled work over overspeed, and how 8 hours of sleep a night is the ultimate recovery tool. They also get into the Enhanced Games, where Matadi ran 9.95 at 35 years old and had to address years of steroid accusations head-on. They also explain the science behind fast twitch muscle fiber training and why preserving Type 2X fibers into your 30s and 40s matters more than any 5K you'll ever run. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:15 - Matadi's Background 00:06:23 - High School Football, Wrestling, and How Track Started 00:11:08 - New NCAA Eligibility rules and NIL 00:17:56 - JUCO Grind vs. Pro Sprint Programming 00:27:26 - Trackflation, Youth Burnout, and Why Off-Seasons Matter 00:32:27 - The Mental Side of Sprinting 00:36:22 - Racing in Three Olympics 00:43:16 - 100m Race Strategy, Acceleration, and Sprint Mechanic Cues 00:46:58 - Recovery Protocols, Weight Management, and Off-Season Lifting 00:52:21 - Line It Up 40 Tournament and the Enhanced Games Experience 01:03:22 - Longevity, Fast-Twitch Fiber Training, and APEX Philosophy 01:15:37 - APEX Miami Breakdown 01:19:38 - Crocs 40, Phase Cues, Bulgarian Split Squats, and Plate Marches 01:28:43 - Youth Mechanics, Peaking in Long Seasons, and Rant n Rave 01:37:06 - Unsolicited Advice and Closing #EmmanuelMatadi #CoachEmUpPodcast #SprintTraining #HowToRunFaster #EnhancedGames #SprintMechanics #FastTwitchTraining #TrackAndField #ResistedSprinting #OlympicSprinter

Check out Q on socials! @coach_q_physio Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Grab a Subscriber tee at https://www.dripthatdelivers.com Tim Riley sits down with physical therapist and strength coach Q Willey to break down change of direction training, deceleration, and how to actually bridge the gap between the weight room and the field. Q brings his 4 level COD programming framework and zero patience for coaches running circus tricks with reaction lights. Q is a former UNC lacrosse national champion, exercise physiologist, and Doctor of Physical Therapy who now coaches out of Austin and collaborates with Dr. Katie Dabrowski on the Confusingly Jacked program and a comprehensive COD Program Guide. In this episode, Q draws a hard line between pre-planned change of direction training and true open field reactive agility, explains why deceleration ground reaction forces run 2 to 3 times higher than acceleration, and lays out exactly how to move athletes through Return to Participation, Return to Play, and Return to Performance phases without blowing them up. Q also torches the coaching mistake of substituting circus tricks like reaction light games for real cognitive perceptual training, walks through the model for deceleration kinematics, and breaks down how to calculate a COD deficit using the 5-10-5 drill. If you work with athletes and you are still debating whether COD work belongs in your programming, this one settles it. Topics include change of direction vs agility, reactive agility drills, biomechanics of deceleration, eccentric deceleration drills, return to performance continuum rehab, microdosing change of direction, the 4 level COD programming framework, and catastrophizers vs confronters in physical therapy. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:45 - Q's Background, Adult Lacrosse at 35 00:10:31 - Change of Direction vs Agility 00:13:56 - Bridge Between the Weight Room and the Field 00:17:01 - Reactivity Spectrum and the Reverse Marilyn Monroe Principle 00:25:43 - Circus Tricks vs Real Cognitive Perceptual Training 00:32:01 - Deceleration Biomechanics 00:46:25 - COD Testing and COD Deficit Calculations 00:54:06 - Return to Participation, Play, and Performance 01:00:15 - The 4-Level COD Programming Framework 01:15:36 - Microdosing COD Work Into Your Weekly Routine 01:21:15 - Confusingly Jacked Program with Katie Dabrowski 01:29:21 - Non-PT Coaches, Confronters vs Catastrophizers, Pain Management 01:38:11 - Why Novel Exercises Cause Soreness, PT School Reality 02:03:17 - Clamshells and OVR Force Plates 02:10:33 - Heat Shock Protein Sauna Myth Busted #CoachEmUpPodcast #ChangeOfDirectionTraining #DecelerationTraining #ReactiveAgilityDrills #SportsPhysicalTherapy #StrengthCoach #ReturnToPerformance #QuentinWilley #AgilityTraining #PhysicalTherapyPodcast

Check out Brian on socials! @briankula @kulasportsperformance Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Grab a Subscriber tee at https://www.dripthatdelivers.com Brian Kula has spent 27 years turning athletes into weapons, from high school track kids to NFL Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey. On this episode of the Coach Em Up Podcast, Tim Riley sits down with Brian to break down sports performance philosophy, the biggest mistakes coaches make in speed training, and how to safely bring sprinting to the general population. Plus, Brian gets candid about coaching elite pros, building ETS Performance, and why relationships matter more than any X's and O's. Brian Kula is one of the most decorated performance coaches in the game. A third-generation coach and former decathlete, Brian built Kula Sports Performance from the ground up, including a pivot during the 2020 pandemic that helped him scale his private training business. This episode covers the full spectrum: why coaches keep making the same speed training mistakes, what vertical integration speed training actually looks like in practice, how to coach sprinting mechanics for athletes without destroying your general population clients, and what Brian learned from his elite mentors. Brian also opens up about the realities of coaching pro athletes, his work with ETS Performance to build career tracks for young coaches, and why plyometrics for speed development are criminally underrated. If you are chasing faster athletes, a smarter program, or a coaching career worth building, this one is packed. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:20 - Brian's background and coaching legacy 00:06:40 - Athlete to coach transition and developing patience 00:11:12 - Coaching youth athletes vs. coaching pros 00:18:33 - Evolution of training philosophy and mentors 00:27:10 - Learning from coaching mistakes and pivoting your program 00:32:04 - Top mistakes in speed training 00:34:40 - Sprinting for general pop and the Fast Forever protocol 00:45:12 - Assessing and coaching elite pros 00:49:18 - Pros and cons of coaching professional athletes 00:55:25 - Mentorship, ETS Performance, and building careers 01:11:34 - The power of relationships 01:14:37 - Listener Q&A with Brian Kula 01:29:37 - Three Things, Rant and Rave, and Unsolicited Advice #CoachEmUpPodcast #BrianKula #KulaSportsPerformance #SpeedTraining #StrengthAndConditioningPodcast #SprintingMechanics #PerformanceCoach #ETSPerformance #SpeedDevelopment #Plyometrics

Check out Jon on socials! @what_the_heck71 @HammerAndChiselPerformance Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Grab a Subscriber tee at https://www.dripthatdelivers.com "If you're going to go down this road, you better be prepared to be on it for life." Tim Riley sits down with elite strength coach and former D1 football player Jon Heck to break down the real science behind PEDs, covering anabolic and androgenic steroids, TRT, growth hormone, insulin, fat burners, and peptides. John Heck gives a no-BS, medically grounded take on who actually uses this stuff, what it does to your body long-term, and why PEDs in sports performance are wildly misunderstood. This episode covers why pro athletes actually don't use steroids (99% of users are recreational gym bros), how side effects of oral vs injectable steroids differ drastically, why kidney health is the silent killer, and the terrifying reality of insulin risks in bodybuilding and DNP fat burner dangers. Jon also walks through growth hormone hyperplasia bodybuilding, the peptide recovery benefits debate, gray market loopholes, and why steroids ruining athletic performance is especially true for team sport athletes relying on connective tissue elasticity. The Q&A at the end gets practical fast: reverse dieting, budget nutrition, potassium targets, and phasic diets laid out step by step. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:00 - PEDs in Sports Performance 00:07:50 - Who Actually Uses Steroids? Pro Athlete Misconceptions 00:10:45 - Anabolic vs Androgenic Steroids 00:22:20 - Jon's First Testosterone Cycle 00:29:45 - Lifetime Commitment, Fertility Risks, and the Endocrine Shutdown 00:35:55 - Estrogen Management, Gyno, and Kidney Health 00:44:00 - Roid Rage Myth, Side Effects of Oral vs Injectable Steroids, Health Timelines 00:54:35 - TREN: Origin and Side Effects 00:59:20 - Diminishing Returns, Counterfeit Gear, and Infection Risks 01:07:00 - Youth Steroid Use in High School Football 01:11:30 - Growth Hormone Hyperplasia Bodybuilding 01:17:20 - Insulin Risks in Bodybuilding 01:21:05 - DNP Fat Burner Dangers, Clenbuterol explained 01:25:30 - Peptide Recovery Benefits and Risks 01:32:10 - Reverse Dieting and Budget Nutrition 01:45:05 - Jon's Phasic Dieting Protocol 01:48:00 - TRT vs Anabolic Steroids for Real Life 01:51:15 - Nutrition Travel Hack #CoachEmUpPodcast #PEDsInSports #AnabolicSteroids #TRTvsAnabolicSteroids #JohnHeck #StrengthCoach #BodybuildingPodcast #SportsPerformance #Peptides #DNPDangers

Check out Erica and Ashley on socials! @ericalowreystrength @ashleykowalewski Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Grab a Subscriber tee at https://www.dripthatdelivers.com Erica Lowrey and Ashley Kowalewski join Tim Riley on the coach em up podcast to break down how to increase vertical jump, fix jumper's knee, and survive the grind of collegiate athletics. The group goes deep on patellar tendinopathy in volleyball players, isometric exercises for tendon stiffness, eccentric overloading, and strength training for female volleyball players. They also tackle the real conversation around female athlete body composition coaching. And if you are a strength and conditioning intern or a young coach figuring out how to navigate your first role, the Q&A and intern advice segments in this episode are required listening. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! It's free to you and helps us bring on more badass guests like Erica and AK :) Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:26 - Erica's Volleyball Background 00:09:24 - Liberty University & Exercise Science 00:12:08 - Pillars for Strength and Conditioning Internship Success 00:20:08 - Eccentrics and Isometrics for Tissue Longevity 00:23:20 - Recap of the Coach Em Up Conference 00:26:26 - Tackling Body Composition in Female Athletes 00:32:02 - Ashley's Road Back from 98 Pounds 00:37:58 - Body Image Talks with Female Athletes 00:44:44 - Erica's Coaching Journey and USA Bobsled Recruitment 00:52:20 - Ashley's Academic Background and Mentorship Path to LSU 00:59:33 - The Mental Demands of Strength Coaching 01:16:04 - Assessing Incoming Freshman Athletes 01:21:24 - Tendon Stiffness and How to Fix Jumper's Knee 01:31:00 - Overcoming Dumb Athlete Beliefs and Building Exercise Systems 01:33:40 - How to Increase Vertical Jump, Shoulder Stability, and Coaching Autonomy 01:46:01 - Most Impressive Female Athletic Feats and Handling Difficult Sport Coaches 01:58:03 - Overrated vs. Underrated in Athletic Performance 02:02:06 - Final Advice for Interns #CoachEmUpPodcas #StrengthCoachPodcast #EccentriOverload #JumpersKnee #FemaleStrengthCoach #VerticalJumpTraining #TriphasicTraining #CollegiateStrengthCoaching #EricaLowrey #AshleyKowalewski

Check out Ben on socials! @drbenhouse Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Grab a Subscriber tee at https://www.dripthatdelivers.com Dr. Ben House returns to the internet to drop some hard truths: baseline testosterone does not predict hypertrophy, the TRT industry is largely built on noise, and your environment matters more than your willpower. Tim Riley and Zack Zillner dig into Ben's wild journey — from MCAT prep and Teach for America, to building a volcano compound in Costa Rica, farming through COVID, and working in the NBA — before landing on his new venture, Biomolecular Athlete. In this episode, he dismantles some of the most pervasive myths in the performance world — testosterone optimization, biohacking culture, and the obsession with chasing biological mechanisms over real output. Ben breaks down why obesity is the number one driver of low testosterone, why androgen receptor sensitivity matters far more than serum testosterone levels, and why women can build comparable relative muscle mass to men despite having a fraction of the hormone. He also shares his evolution from authoritarian coach to 'Sherpa', how Self-Determination Theory explains the gap between knowledge and action, and why the best coaching often means doing less. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:41 - How Dr. Ben House Changed Tim's Coaching Career 00:07:00 - Ben's Origin Story: Sports, MCAT & Hating Clinical Medicine 00:10:45 - Teach for America, Austin, and Finding the Fitness World 00:16:19 - Biohacking Skepticism & What Actually Drives Adaptation 00:19:10 - The Costa Rica Volcano Compound & Farming Through COVID 00:30:00 - Memphis Grizzlies Tenure & Leaving the Internet 00:42:25 - Coaching Philosophy Evolution 00:49:22 - Sobriety, Obsession & the Gap Between Knowledge and Action 00:56:50 - Building Ecosystems Over Willpower 01:12:56 - Testosterone & TRT Reality Check 01:21:57 - Obesity, Leptin Resistance & Why Your Testicles Are Inflamed 01:30:42 - Sleep Myths & Why Women Can Match Men's Gains 01:44:41 - Chasing Mechanisms 01:50:35 - Unsolicited Advice #CoachEmUpPodcast #DrBenHouse #TestosteroneMyths #Hypertrophy #StrengthCoaching #NutritionalScience #BiomolecularAthlete #AndyGalpin #FunctionalMedicine #Podcast

Check out Dylan on socials! @dylan_shannon @_dylanshannon Grab a Subscriber tee at https://dripthatdelivers.com Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Dylan Shannon is back and he's built different. Tim Riley and Zack Zillner chop it up with the PowerJacked creator about his move to Boston, prepping for Apex, and why your perfect program is probably the one you're already sleeping on. Plus, Dylan reveals the WWE actually slid in his DMs — and he said no. Dylan Shannon went from a part-time strength coach with zero online presence to one of the most engaged creators in the fitness space. In this reunion, Dylan breaks down his training philosophy, why science based lifting is quietly ruining young lifters, and why he finally got serious about fixing his hormones and his relationship with food. The listener Q&A goes deep: body dysmorphia, TRT, junk volume myths, bench press mastery, content creation strategy, and how to build a training business from the ground up. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:46 - Why Dylan Moved to Boston 00:05:05 - Training for Apex Boston & the Fitness Scene 00:08:22 - How One Podcast Episode Changed Dylan's Life 00:11:16 - PowerJacked Program & Chalk Performance 00:15:35 - 10-Year Plans & Why Rigid Goals Kill Momentum 00:20:17 - Peaking for Apex & Mile Strategy 00:26:08 - Binge Eating, Body Dysmorphia & Getting on TRT 00:32:28 - Performance Bulking, 550 lb Squats & High School Beef 00:35:54 - How to Build a Personal Training Business from Scratch 00:39:31 - Midbod Freak Athlete vs. Mr. Olympia Trashlete 00:42:22 - The Truth About Junk Volume 00:46:06 - Top 3 DM Questions Dylan Gets Every Day 00:48:02 - Lifetime Lift Goals & Top 3 Exercises 00:50:51 - How to Build a Freakishly Big Bench Press 00:52:08 - Dylan's Foolproof Content Strategy 00:55:11 - The WWE Slides Into Dylan's DMs 01:00:16 - From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief 01:06:01 - Overrated vs. Underrated in Athletic Performance 01:08:48 - The #1 Piece of Advice for Coaches Who Want to Create Content #DylanShannon #PowerJacked #CoachEmUpPodcast #StrengthCoach, #FitnessPodcast #AthleteTraining #BenchPress #TRT #ContentCreation

Check out Joe on socials! @pedullaperformance Grab a Subscriber tee at https://dripthatdelivers.com Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Oklahoma University strength coach Joe Pedulla is back on Coach 'Em Up, and he's not holding back. He digs into VBT, identity-based branding, in-season periodization, and why your athletes might be getting slower because of how you're training them. Plus Joe drops some of the most quotable lines in Coach Em Up history. He opens up about coaching female athletes at OU and how it completely reshaped his character — patience, temperance, the whole deal. He also breaks down why personal brands that win aren't selling information — they're selling identity, feeling, and community. If you coach and you're trying to build something online, this section alone is worth the full episode. On the training side, Joe goes deep on Velocity-Based Training. He explains the difference between effort and exertion, breaks down minimal voluntary thresholds for squats, bench, deadlifts, and more, and explains exactly why letting your athletes train at high exertion levels converts fast-twitch Type 2X fibers to Type 2A. He also covers his king metrics — Propulsive Net Impulse and Peak Relative Propulsive Power — and why usable strength is the only strength that matters. Throw in Daily Undulating Periodization for in-season, a critique of program hopping, audience Q&A, and a hilarious urinal story involving Joe Girardi, and we've got a great episode on our hands! Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Coaching Female Athletes & Life Transitions 00:07:33 - Personal Brands Sell Identity, Not Information 00:12:13 - Time Management, Capacity & Business Systems 00:19:33 - Mentorship & Belief Systems 00:25:44 - Evaluating New Training Methods & Volume Load 00:30:47 - Velocity-Based Training 00:39:03 - Velocity Loss & Fast-Twitch Fiber Conversion 00:43:36 - In-Season Training & Daily Undulating Periodization 00:50:08 - Usable Strength & King Metrics 00:53:10 - Stop Program Hopping 01:00:40 - Q&A: Dictator Mode, Social Media & Elbow Issues 01:04:09 - Pro vs. College Coaching & Building an Online Brand 01:09:02 - Faith, Introspection & Business Foundations 01:11:07 - The Coach's Frame 01:14:15 - What's Next for Joe Pedulla 01:17:36 - Three Things, Rant & Rave 01:24:53 - Resisted Sprints & Submax Training 01:28:12 - Urinal Advice #CoachEmUp #StrengthCoach #VelocityBasedTraining #JoePadulla #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleticPerformance #SportScience #OnlineCoaching #PodcastForCoaches #Podcast

Check out the boys on socials! @timrileytraining @zack_zillner Grab a Subscriber tee at https://dripthatdelivers.com Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Tim Riley and Zack Zillner take the Coach 'Em Up Podcast live at their second annual conference, fielding real-time audience questions with moderator Tatum Brandt. Topics include building gym culture, online coaching transitions, in-season vs. off-season programming, managing bad training days, and the early mentors who literally changed their lives. Oh, and someone got Rhabdo... Recorded live at the Coach 'Em Up Conference, this episode is part Q&A, part therapy session, and part cautionary tale about running Pat Davidson's MASS program in August heat. Tim and Zack break down what separates elite strength coaches from general population trainers, why your clients are buying YOU and not your program, and how a single conversation mid-session can flip an athlete's entire week. Tim gets real about a mentor who refused to give up on him in high school while Zack talks about getting thrown into the fire at Kansas under Andrea Hudy.. If you coach, train, or are building something in the fitness space, this one's for you! Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:07 - Best Meals in Austin 00:03:58 - Strength Coaches vs. Gen Pop Trainers 00:10:05 - In-Season vs. Off-Season Training 00:12:50 - Managing Clients on Bad Days 00:19:24 - Growing an Online Training Product 00:22:46 - Building A Gym Culture 00:27:55 - Transitioning from In-Person to Online Coaching 00:32:24 - What Tim and Zack Learned from Each Other 00:35:00 - Humility & Open-Mindedness 00:40:09 - Launching in Underserved Markets 00:44:36 - Rhabdo Horror Stories 00:51:11 - Biggest Coaching Impact #CoachEmUpPodcast #StrengthCoaching #AthleticPerformance #OnlineCoaching #GymCulture #TimRiley #ZackZillner #FitnessPodcast #StrengthAndConditioning #Podcast #Livepodcast

Check out the gang on socials! @kellylmatthews @Blainemcconnell @alecblenis Grab a Subscriber tee at https://dripthatdelivers.com Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com The Coach 'Em Up Podcast is officially in the new Austin studio — and Tim Riley, Kelly Matthews, Blaine McConnell, and Alec Blenis are breaking it in! This Legendary Q&A roundtable hits GLP-1s, bench press programming, hybrid athlete plyometrics, sprinting, mobility training, and the most jaw-dropping athletic feats they've ever witnessed in person, plus plenty of great stories including Blaine's million dollar ice skating horses and Tim's world record sunburn. Stay tuned for major Apex expansion announcements and a sneak peak at THIS gym's grand opening party! Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:34 - THIS Gym Grand Opening 00:06:13 - Are GLP-1s Cheating? 00:16:04 - Mobility & Flexibility Through Strength Training 00:21:27 - Women's Bench Press tips 00:26:08 - Adding Plyometrics & Sprinting to Hybrid Programs 00:36:11 - Coaching Gen Pop Clients to Sprint & Jump Safely 00:42:36 - What Does "Train Like an Athlete" Actually Mean? 00:51:27 - Most Jaw-Dropping Athletic Feats Witnessed in Person 01:01:01 - Sprinters Are Born, Endurance Athletes Are Made 01:03:49 - Overvalued vs. Undervalued Training Concepts 01:12:22 - How to Get Training in as a Coach 01:18:39 - Best & Worst Vacations 01:27:17 - Future Goals & Apex Announcements #CoachEmUp #PerformanceTraining #StrengthCoaching #GLP1 #HybridAthlete #SprintTraining #Plyometrics #FitnessPodcast #TrainLikeAnAthlete #ApexCompete

Check out Kelly on socials! @kellylmatthews Grab a Subscriber tee at https://dripthatdelivers.com Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Tim Riley sits down with his partner and fitness creator Kelly Matthews for a wide-ranging episode covering the influencer economy, public fatphobia, GLP-1 culture, coaching careers, and what it's like living with an unmedicated Tim. Highlights include building a mutant female athlete, Kelly's animal rescues, and an honest breakdown of the hamster wheel that is content creation. They unpack why Gen Z wants to be influencers, Kelly's international travels for Oner Active campaign shoots, disordered eating, and why peptides are overrated. This is a can't miss episode! Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:19 - Kelly's Year in Review 00:07:05 - Why Gen Z Wants to Be Influencers 00:11:17 - Fatphobia, GLP-1s & Rage-Bait Creators 00:17:18 - Clapping Back at Toxic Creators & Parasitic Content 00:28:29 - Training for the Apex Competition 00:33:50 - How to Start a Coaching Career 00:45:33 - Youth Athletes, Living with Tim's ADHD & The Frankenstein Athlete 01:00:44 - The TKO Program, a Sports Tea Podcast & Healing Your Food Relationship 01:23:54 - Kelly's Animal Farm Dreams & Fitness vs. Athleticism 01:33:59 - The Real Mental Toll of Being a Fitness Influencer 01:36:53 - Overrated vs. Underrated, Peptides, & Tattoo Advice #CoachEmUpPodcast #KellyMatthews #FitnessInfluencer #GLP1 #WomenWhoLift #FatphobiaTalk #FitnessCoaching #ApexCompetition #FitnessPodcast #Eleiko

Check out Josh on socials! @gillamfitness Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Tim Riley sits down with Josh Gillum, a former gymnast, collegiate linebacker, and Master of Dietetics student, to dismantle the biggest myths in sports nutrition. They cover the overblown electrolyte supplement industry, why low-carb diets fail high-intensity athletes, and the brain-saving science of creatine after concussions. Plus, Josh breaks down the viral content strategy behind 660K followers and why embarrassment might be your most underutilized growth tool. On this episode, Josh explains why gymnastics is the most underrated foundational sport for injury prevention, how sodium-heavy electrolyte packets can wreck your gut and spike your blood pressure, and why the fitness world's obsession with protein is actively sabotaging athletic performance by crowding out carbohydrates. They also dig into: why processed foods aren't the enemy for high-calorie athletes, the predatory marketing behind pink "female-specific" supplements, carbohydrate timing windows that actually matter, and how Josh built his content empire using a lab coat, a stylus, and a deliberately dumbed-down voice. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:09 - Josh's Athletic & Academic Background 00:05:43 - Gymnastics, Football & Injury Prevention 00:09:14 - Food Additive Safety Myths 00:11:09 - Electrolyte Supplements Are Bad 00:18:33 - Sweat Rates, Potassium & Magnesium Deficiencies 00:29:18 - Protein vs. Carbs: What Athletes Actually Need 00:36:29 - Why Carnivore & Keto Fail High-Intensity Athletes 00:43:59 - Strategic Use of Processed Foods for Performance 00:53:32 - Creatine & Concussion Prevention Science 01:15:16 - The Strategy Behind Josh's Viral Content 01:22:55 - Embracing Embarrassment to Grow 01:27:34 - 3 Steps to Upgrade Your Sports Nutrition 01:29:20 - Electrolytes vs. Fiber & Creatine 01:33:46 - Philanthropy in Haiti 01:36:25 - Overrated vs. Underrated Nutrition 01:40:00 - Unsolicited Advice #CoachEmUpPodcast #GillumFitness #SportsNutrition #CreatineScience #AthleteNutrition #ElectrolyteMyths #PerformanceNutrition #CarbsForAthletes #ConcussionRecovery #Podcast

Check out Zack and Tim on socials! @zack_zillner ⁨@timrileytraining⁩ Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Tim Riley and Zack Zillner are back together for a loaded Q&A episode covering creatine, in-season sprint programming, isolation movements, entrepreneurship, and why a hack squat might be the most underrated tool in your gym. Tim also announces his new Austin gym opening June 8th, equipped with a custom Coach Em Up podcast studio! Zack survived his first year in Miami and a full colada on day one. Tim and Zack go deep on what it actually takes to build athletes, run a business, and not burn out doing both. Topics include how to balance what clients want vs. what they need and the origins of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast itself. They also give a full breakdown of the Coach 'Em Up Conference 2.0 in Austin — live show, free BBQ, and a stacked speaker lineup at the C4 Performance Center. Plus: fitness grifters get called out, training music gets debated, and both coaches share the life advice that actually changed their careers. It's all here. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:22 - Zack Zillner Returns 00:02:37 - New Gym Opening & Podcast Studio Announcement 00:07:38 - Zack's First Year in Miami & the Colada Story 00:14:10 - Why Athletes Should Take Creatine 00:17:11 - Build-A-Mutant: Best Qualities from Past Guests 00:23:32 - Organizing Training: Strengths vs. Weaknesses 00:26:16 - Isolation Movements & the Hack Squat 00:31:38 - Giving Clients What They Want vs. What They Need 00:37:19 - Coach 'Em Up Conference 2.0 Details 00:41:05 - Five Essential Pieces of Gym Equipment 00:44:04 - Origins of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast 00:57:11 - S&C Programming for Young Coaches 01:02:04 - Entrepreneurship, Sobriety & Life-Changing Advice 01:14:10 - In-Season Sprint Volume & Maturing as a Coach 01:18:50 - Fitness Grifters & Training Music Debate 01:31:21 - Shin Splints, Achilles Recovery & the 6-Day Split 01:49:01 - Career Advice: When to Look for a New Job #CoachEmUp #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleticPerformance #SportsPodcast #Creatine #GymLife #SNCCoach #Podcast #TrainEmUp #FitnessCoach

Check out Malorie on socials! @malorie_henderlong Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Auburn Women's Soccer S&C Coach Malorie Henderlong joins Tim Riley to break down her entry into the profession, the grind of collegiate strength and conditioning, and the technical side of training field sport athletes. Topics include MAS-based conditioning, GPS data optimization, soccer's fear of the weight room, how she started her own remote coaching business, and her prototypical route to landing an SEC coaching job. She discusses why soccer has historically been scared of the weight room, how she structures training around squat, hinge, push, and pull for undertrained field athletes, and why she prefers the Bronco test and Maximum Aerobic Speed over traditional conditioning benchmarks. Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:18 - Speaking at the CSCCA Conference 00:04:31 - Authenticity in Content Creation & Social Media 00:06:24 - Getting a Job by Yelling from the Sidelines 00:08:55 - Coaching Acrobatics & Tumbling 00:10:43 - Youth Sports, Competitive Cheer & Parenting 00:13:58 - Austin FC, NC State & the Move to Auburn 00:19:01 - The Power of Mentorship 00:23:35 - The Grind in Collegiate S&C 00:32:38 - Why Soccer Fears the Weight Room 00:42:36 - Starting Higher Power Sports Performance 00:49:50 - Conditioning, MAS & the Bronco Test 00:57:12 - GPS Data, Player Load & Numbers 01:01:45 - Olympic Lifting & Training Goalkeepers 01:05:50 - Why Coaches Shouldn't Play Pickup Sports 01:23:40 - How to Get Hired in Collegiate S&C 01:31:02 - Rant & Rave 01:37:34 - Overrated vs. Underrated 01:41:50 - Unsolicited Solicited Advice #CoachEmUpPodcast #StrengthAndConditioning #SoccerTraining #CollegiateStrengthCoach #MalorieHenderlong #AuburnSoccer #GPSData #SportPerformance #HigherPowerSportsPerformance #Podcast

Check out Alec on socials! @alecblenis Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com On Today's episode of the Coach Em Up Podcast, Tim Riley links up with Alec Blenis — now a full-time Texas resident — for a duel Q&A you won't want to miss! Alec breaks down his mission to run a sub-2:30 marathon while gaining lean muscle — naturally — and why he's spending over five figures on drug testing to prove it's possible. Tim pulls back the curtain on TRT, sobriety, and what it actually means to shift you coaching philosophy. We also roast optimization culture, talk running form, weird lifts, and set some very public training goals for each other. There are two types of people on this planet: subscribers and non-subscribers. Don't be the latter. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:57 - Alec's move to Austin 00:07:04 - Biohacking, Sleep & Cat Parasites 00:12:18 - Sub-2:30 Marathon Goal 00:20:19 - Kangaroo Achilles vs. Gorilla Shoulders 00:23:23 - Balancing Lifting and Running 00:31:01 - The Truth About TRT 00:41:48 - The Problem With Optimization Culture 00:49:59 - Coaching philosophy shifts 00:54:48 - Running Form & Technical Models 01:01:00 - Sobriety & Obsession 01:14:04 - Three Simple Rules for Success 01:19:34 - Tim's Apex Prep & Mutual Goals 01:34:10 - Alec's Unorthodox Lifts 01:47:08 - Sponsor Shoutouts #CoachEmUpPodcast #MarathonTraining #TRTandFitness #SobrietyAndAthletics #StrengthAndEndurance #OptimizationCulture #NaturalAthletes #RunningCoach #FitnessPodcast #ApexCompetition

Check out Finley on socials! @unfuckyourdiet Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Finley Funston drops in and we are not holding back. Finley is a nutritionist, co-owner of Madabolic Charlotte, and one of the sharpest voices cutting through the noise in the nutrition space. We dig into why dieting culture is broken, why extremes sell, and why most of what you see on social media about food is flat-out wrong. We talk seed oils, aspartame, orthorexia, metabolism myths, menopausal nutrition, under-eating while injured, processed foods, and why your Diet Coke is not going to kill you. Finley also breaks down her actual approach with clients — maintenance phases, conservative deficits, and how she gets people to stop treating food like the enemy. This one is real, funny, and genuinely useful. If you eat food, this episode is for you. Gummy bear reviews from hell: https://slightlyviral.com/beware-sugarless-gummy-bears-on-amazon-com 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:17 - Finley's Background 00:06:50 - Nutritional Awakening & Paleo Mistakes 00:10:46 - Extremes in Nutrition & Marketability 00:12:12 - Toxic Culture in the Nutrition Space 00:13:36 - Dogma and Information Overload 00:16:04 - The Grift & Preying on Lived Experience 00:19:07 - Seed Oils and Inflammation Myths 00:23:19 - Context and Overall Dietary Pattern 00:26:20 - Sobriety, Gut Health & Disordered Eating 00:29:22 - Is Orthorexia Real? 00:31:11 - Processed Foods & Chemical Fear 00:33:40 - Moderation and Enjoying Food 00:34:40 - Diet Coke, Aspartame & Cancer Myths 00:37:56 - Why Restrictive Diets Fail 00:39:06 - Helping Clients Build Sustainable Diets 00:42:46 - Cadbury Eggs, Gummy Bears & Sugar Free Chaos 00:47:41 - The Metabolism Slowing Myth 00:51:03 - Tim's Rant on Insecure People 00:55:09 - Nutrition for Menopausal Women 00:59:02 - Intimidation Factor of Strength Training 01:01:10 - Pharmacological Thinness 01:04:41 - Under-Eating While Injured 01:10:40 - Nutrition and Psychological Comfort 01:11:25 - The Value of a Maintenance Phase 01:15:13 - Conservative Deficits & Adherence 01:19:11 - Are We Doomed to Be Irrational? 01:22:09 - 3 Tips for Everyday Fitness Enthusiasts 01:24:49 - CGMs and Creatine 01:29:08 - Tattoo Artist Career 01:29:49 - Intermittent Fasting 01:34:10 - What Cardio Should You Actually Do? #NutritionMyths #CoachEmUp #FinleyFunston #DietCulture #FitnessNutrition #SeedOils #MetabolismMyths #SustainableDiet #WomensHealth #UnfuckYourDiet

Check out Alyssa on socials! @doclyssfitness Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Dr. Alyssa Olenick drops into the Coach 'Em Up Podcast and delivers one of the most practical, no-fluff breakdowns of hybrid training you'll hear. She's got a PhD in exercise physiology, she's run ultramarathons, competed in CrossFit, and she's built a thriving online coaching business — and she's here to tell you exactly where hybrid athletes go wrong and how to fix it. We're talking carb phobia, program hopping, recovery gaps, zone 2 cardio, power training, bone density, and why hard training is just... hard — no matter who you are. Dr. Olenick also gets real about burning out during her PhD, building Doclyss Fitness from passion (not profit), and why eating more carbs might be the single best thing you do for your performance. If you're a hybrid athlete, a coach, or just someone trying to figure out how to balance lifting and cardio without destroying yourself — this episode is required listening. Subscribe to the channel! It's completely free and it would make Tim's day. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:17 - Dr. Olenick's background & expertise 00:04:20 - The dark side of pursuing a PhD 00:05:41 - The Queen of Hybrid Training 00:06:49 - Biggest mistakes in hybrid training 00:11:10 - Quality vs. quantity in lifting 00:16:37 - Recovery, carbs & electrolyte essentials 00:25:09 - Breaking down carb phobia 00:30:37 - High carb vs. low carb for athletes 00:35:16 - Nutrition, hormones & bone density 00:37:18 - Workload, fatigue & program commitment 00:41:51 - Hard training is hard 00:46:16 - Stimulus training & philosophy shifts 00:48:31 - New ACSM fitness guidelines breakdown 01:00:34 - Power training & bone density 01:05:52 - How to start sprinting safely 01:10:13 - Building confidence through action 01:13:17 - How Doclyss Fitness started 01:18:49 - Entrepreneurship vs. serving your clients 01:37:33 - Top 3 tips for hybrid athletes 01:39:44 - Hyrox & ultramarathons 01:42:26 - Alternative Career paths 01:43:51 - Do more cardio! #HybridTraining #CoachEmUp #DoclyssFitness #ExercisePhysiology #HybridAthlete #CarbsForPerformance #StrengthAndCardio #Hyrox #UltraMarathon #FitnessCoach

Check out Eric on socials! @ehinman @erichinman And be on the look out for the World's Toughest Mile Event, happening this Saturday in Austin! Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Tim Riley sits down with Eric Hinman — entrepreneur, endurance athlete, brand builder, and community connector — for one of the most wide-ranging conversations we've had on the pod. From growing up hooping in upstate New York to completing Iron Man Lake Placid, Eric's story is proof that the process IS the point. We get into Zone 2 training, why slowing down makes you faster, how to delegate your way to freedom, what actually makes a brand stick, and why your environment might be the most underrated variable in your success. Plus — the World's Toughest Mile. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Stick around for an ELITE audience Q&A as well! Are you subscribed to the channel? We still love you if you aren't, but we'd love you more if you clicked the little button, if you catch our drift. SUBSCRIBE!! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:09 - Austin as a Hub & Community Building 00:04:09 - Eric's Background 00:07:55 - CrossFit, Triathlons & Endurance Training 00:12:50 - Iron Man Lake Placid & Zone 2 Training 00:15:14 - Relentless Consistency & The Process 00:18:56 - Type A Personalities & Pragmatic Goals 00:20:43 - The Importance of Environment 00:26:44 - Authentic Networking & Providing Value 00:30:14 - Training Seriously vs. Socially 00:33:01 - Structure, Time Blocking & Boundaries 00:36:50 - Delegation, Automation & Elimination 00:38:09 - Defining Your Brand 00:41:16 - Building the Brand of Eric Hinman 00:44:16 - Qualities of Great Brands 00:45:12 - Curating Experiences & Apex Games 00:47:44 - The World's Toughest Mile 00:51:51 - Building a Team & Founders Only Event 00:57:44 - What Is Founders Only? 01:01:59 - Founders Only Takeaways & Execution 01:18:47 - RHO Nutrition Supplements 01:21:35 - Living His Lifestyle 01:23:30 - Three Things 01:25:30 - Rant & Rave 01:28:28 - Alternative Career Options 01:36:57 - Business Tips & Big Picture #entrepreneurship #IronMan #FitnessMotivation #Branding #Zone2Training #FoundersOnly #EnduranceAthlete #BusinessTips #CommunityBuilding #Performance

Check out Emily on instagram! @dremilydow Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Emily Dow joins Tim Riley on the Coach 'Em Up Podcast to break down everything you thought you knew about carbohydrates, performance nutrition, and fueling your body the right way. This episode is packed with actionable advice for athletes, coaches, and anyone trying to level up their nutrition game. Carbs are performance-enhancing. Full stop. Emily explains why carbohydrate timing, loading strategies, and the right macro balance matter more than the latest social media trend telling you to cut carbs. They dig into glycogen storage, pre- and post-workout nutrition, fructose vs. glucose absorption, gut health, fiber intake, and why under-eating is quietly wrecking more athletes than overeating ever could. They also get real about the mental and emotional side of food — how under-fueled female athletes are afraid of carbs, how food addiction is a real thing, and how peptides may play a role in breaking those cycles. Emily gives out actionable tips to clean up your food choices, hot takes on the nutrition misinformation landscape, and a reminder to stop bouncing between approaches and just commit. Are you subscribed? Even if you think you are, you may not be. And you know what happens to non-subscribers... 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:30 - Emily Dow & Her Credentials 00:04:36 - Carbs as Performance Enhancers 00:05:39 - Carb Intake: Amounts, Types & Timing 00:11:51 - Carb Loading & Glycogen Storage 00:18:45 - Carb Loading Deep Dive 00:22:18 - Pre-Workout Carbs & Glycogen Preservation 00:27:51 - Fructose, Glucose & Post-Workout Carbs 00:32:18 - Protein Overconsumption & Carbs for Women 00:40:41 - Under-Eating & Metabolism Adaptation 00:47:48 - Strategies to Increase Calories & Fiber 00:59:31 - Peptides & Overcoming Food Addiction 01:11:02 - Gut Health & Intestinal Issues 01:24:01 - Audience Q&A 01:40:27 - Social Media Growth 01:46:51 - Three Things to Improve Food Choices 01:50:11 - Nutrition Misinformation 01:55:17 - Alternate Career Paths 01:58:51 - Overrated vs. Underrated in Nutrition 02:01:23 - Unsolicited Advice: Just Focus on One Thing #SportsNutrition #CarbLoading #PerformanceNutrition #RegisteredDietitian #CoachEmUp #AthleteNutrition #GutHealth #FitnessPodcast #NutritionScience #MacroNutrients

Check out Jon on socials! @beefcakesensei Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Beefcake Sensei (AKA Jon Sevlie) pulls up to the Coach Em Up pod and does NOT disappoint. We're talking Olympic lifting, counseling, near-death experiences, anxiety, trauma, the Ultra Moist Fascia Protocol, and why training should never be the center of your universe. Jon is one of the most authentic voices in the fitness space — and this conversation proves exactly why. If you've been sleeping on Beefcake Sensei, wake up. Subscribe, drop a comment, and tell us what hit hardest. "People don't change until they hurt bad enough." — Beefcake Sensei 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:23 - Origin of the Beefcake Sensei persona 00:09:29 - Sprinting PRs with Jon 00:11:57 - Jon's YouTube channel 00:14:13 - How Jon got into counseling 00:17:32 - Sobriety, spiritual awakenings & asking for help 00:21:55 - Anxiety, trauma & the counselor's lens 00:29:58 - How counseling changed training & relationships 00:41:45 - From basketball to Olympic weightlifting 00:47:50 - Near-death stories & lifestyle shifts 00:49:44 - Long-term training & evolving goals 01:00:58 - Athleticism, patience & avoiding plateaus 01:07:57 - The Ultra Moist Fascia Protocol 01:14:14 - Monetizing training & building a team 01:17:50 - Training isn't everything 01:21:34 - Q&A with Jon 01:40:48 - What fires Jon up 01:52:00 - Unsolicited advice #BeefcakeSensei #CoachEmUpPodcast #OlympicWeightlifting #TrainingPhilosophy #MensMentalHealth #StrengthTraining #FitnessPodcast #AnxietyAndTrauma #UltraMoistFascia #PersonalGrowth

Check out Judd on socials! @JuddLienhard Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Tim Riley sits down with coach, army vet, and social media powerhouse Judd Lienhard for one of the most real, wide-ranging conversations on the pod. From growing up in rural Missouri to training elite athletes in Austin, TX — Judd's story is one of grit, purpose, and figuring it out as you go. They get into Judd's MASS Method, what it actually means to be an athlete, why fitness is just about thriving in your environment, and how Judd went from 800 to 200K followers after skipping in tights. They also get real about social media pressure, dealing with negativity, finding your purpose, and knowing when to say no. Plus a full Q&A covering conspiracy theories, PED health consequences, movement prep, and more! If you're not subscribed to the channel, go ahead and click the button! It's free to you and it helps us bring on more awesome guests like Judd! Plus, if we get 20,000 subscribers by the end of the month, we'll release Zack's exotic dancing videos... you won't want to miss it! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:26 - Rage baiting & shirt tucking 00:05:22- Childhood footbal 00:06:34 - Judd's background 00:08:56 - Athletic background 00:14:02 - Why Judd joined the military 00:22:28 - Defining purpose as a coach 00:24:53 - Military lessons & coaching youth athletes 00:27:11 - Social media growth & defining fitness 00:31:40 - The MASS Method explained 00:32:51 - What is an athlete? Training for durability 00:38:42 - Going from 800 to 200K followers 00:41:44 - Authenticity & social media strategy 00:50:02 - Recognizing value & finding your purpose 00:55:50 - Being relentless 00:58:56 - Overcoming obstacles & adapting your goals 01:01:30 - Social media pressure 01:16:50 - Haviland vs. Naudi fight 01:19:03 - How to coach A skips 01:20:11 - Conspiracy theories & UFO stories 01:24:55 - PED health consequences 01:25:34 - Dealing with negative comments 01:34:46 - Social media & mental health 01:37:16 - You don't have to always say yes 01:40:42 - Making good decisions & being yourself 01:44:50 - The secret to not caring #SpeedCoaching #MassMethod #AthleteDevelopment #SocialMediaGrowth #MilitaryMindset #FitnessPodcast #Juddlienhard

Check out Brett on socials! @brettmorsetraining Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Brett Morse is a strength and performance coach who's figured out how to build a real coaching business from the ground up — and he's not holding anything back on this one. We get into his journey from track and field athlete at Cortland State to building a thriving online coaching brand, his no-BS coaching philosophies, how he thinks about speed development (and why most high school coaches are getting it wrong), and the content strategy that actually works — no fluff, just volume and data. Keys topics include transitioning from an athlete to a coach, breaking out of the personal trainer trap, content creation strategy, speed development misconceptions, individualizing training, supplements, influential coaches, sports specificity, and more! If this episode hit, drop a comment, smash that like button, and SUBSCRIBE — it's free and it keeps this thing rolling. Tell a coach or athlete who needs to hear this. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:06 - Brett's background & journey into coaching 00:06:30 - Athlete to coach transition 00:10:44 - Gen Pop clients & coaching flexibility 00:14:48 - Breaking free from the trainer trap 00:19:13 - Content creation strategy & analytics 00:25:59 - Treating content like a business 00:29:16 - Growing an online coaching business 00:35:31 - Refining programs & being selfless with your product 00:39:50 - Coaching philosophy & individualized training 00:43:36 - Speed development misconceptions 00:47:53 - Timing systems & speed training challenges 01:00:01 - Force production & technique weaknesses 01:03:00 - Influential coaches & applied experience 01:11:04 - Influential people outside the industry 01:12:53 - Three things to maximize speed gains 01:14:20 - Favorite supplements 01:21:53 - Sport-specificity & Gen Pop sprinting 01:27:53 - Alternative career paths 01:30:58 - Unsolicited Solicited Advice #CoachEmUp #SpeedTraining #StrengthCoach #OnlineCoaching #AthleticPerformance #SpeedDevelopment #PerformanceCoach #ContentCreation #TrainSmart #StrengthAndConditioning

Check out Blaine on socials! @Blainemcconnell @blaine.mcconnell And go to https://dripthatdelivers.printify.me to get some of Tim and Blaine's merch! Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Tim Riley and Blaine McConnell are back at it. This episode is packed with real talk on NFL combine prep, speed training, coaching philosophy, and what it actually takes to stay athletic past 40. Blaine breaks down his background in college football and bobsled, and the guys go deep on the training methods, equipment, and mindset driven results with their current combine athletes in Austin. They hit a full Q&A covering everything from the hardest exercises to improve, Tim's biggest lessons from running the podcast, to unhinged conspiracy theories. They also discuss the origin of the Apex competition, the international expansion plans, training longevity past 40, isometrics, Olympic lifts, jumps, and Blaine's nightly routine for stress-free sleep. If you're a coach, athlete, or just someone who wants to move better and train smarter, this one's for you. Hit that subscribe button — it's free, it helps the show, and it makes your family proud. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:41 - Blaine's Chains & combine prep in Austin 00:03:19 - Blaine's sports background 00:04:06 - Blaine's athleticism & coaching philosophy 00:05:44 - Transition back to group training 00:07:19 - Team dynamics & Austin's appeal 00:09:46 - Blaine's online business & Apex origin story 00:13:46 - Combine prep overview & training insights 00:17:26 - Using unorthodox equipment 00:22:14 - Athlete acclimation 00:24:34 - Hardest exercise to improve 00:27:16 - Tim's top podcast lessons 00:34:13 - Never meet your heroes? 00:36:05 - Blaine's most memorable PR 00:41:12 - Durability and availability always wins 00:46:08 - Training power past age 40 00:52:03 - How Tim's coaching perspective changed 01:01:05 - Jumps & Olympic lifts for strength 01:01:12 - Inspiration behind THIS gym 01:10:28 - PED clothing brand collab 01:11:54 - Blaine's unhinged conspiracy theories 01:14:58 - Apex going international: Australia & Germany 01:32:23 - Using isometrics in your program 01:36:02 - How to get faster with age 01:44:50 - Blaine's daily routine for recovery & sleep #CoachEmUpPodcast #NFLCombinePrep #SpeedTraining #StrengthAndConditioning #AthletePerformance #CombineTraining #CoachingPhilosophy #TrainFasterGetStronger #ApexCompetition #bobsled

Check out Danny on socials! @danny.matranga Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Tim Riley and Danny Matranga dive deep into the current state of the fitness industry, sharing invaluable insights from Danny's coaching journey. From his humble beginnings as an athletically inadequate kid to becoming a thoughtful fitness professional, Danny provides a refreshing perspective on what really matters in fitness. They tackle controversial topics including the overcomplicated nature of modern fitness, the toxic influence of social media, the problematic return of extreme thinness ideals, and the misguided marketing of Pilates as superior to weight training for women. Danny shares practical advice for women starting their fitness journey and explains why resistance training is essential regardless of your goals. This episode cuts through the noise of the fitness industry with honest conversation about what actually works, who you should trust for advice, and how to approach fitness with both effectiveness and sustainability in mind. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:15 - Danny's journey to coaching 00:05:02 - Starting as a trainer at 24-Hour Fitness 00:12:09 - Developing crucial coaching soft skills 00:15:40 - Why exposure, effort & time are essential in coaching 00:17:17 - Problem with athletes giving general fitness advice 00:19:15 - Finding the consistent through lines in fitness 00:20:14 - How overcomplexity has made fitness worse 00:23:10 - The moral dilemma of creating divisive content 00:27:10 - Performative fitness & public health failures 00:32:52 - The return of thinness obsession 00:40:33 - Fitness scams targeting women 00:41:55 - The problem with how Pilates is marketed 00:47:50 - Resistance training vs Pilates 00:53:59 - How identity influences fitness choices 00:58:20 - Privilege & moral superiority in fitness 01:02:25 - The inherent duality that makes fitness confusing 01:03:22 - Principles for making fitness simpler & effective 01:07:27 - Habits over Hacks 01:13:07 - Stimulant Stories From Hell 01:29:58 - Different training approaches for women vs men 01:35:15 - Crucial advice for women starting fitness 01:38:41 - Concerning trends & positive opportunities in fitness 01:52:53 - Making the most of limited time in your life #FitnessCoaching #WomensFitness #ResistanceTraining #FitnessMyths #StrengthTraining #FitnessAdvice #PilatesVsWeights #CoachEmUp #FitnessJourney #PersonalTraining

Check out Katie on socials! @ktdabrowski Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Katie Dabrowski returns to Coach 'Em Up to discuss training, rehabilitation, and the growth of Old Bull Athletics with Tim Riley. Katie shares insights on hiring practices at her expanding business, the crucial connection between metabolic health and musculoskeletal pain, and practical strategies for integrating cardio into rehabilitation programs. The conversation explores how to help clients overcome resistance to cardiovascular training, navigate societal pressures around body image (especially for women), and develop a healthier relationship with pain and injury. Katie emphasizes the importance of pattern recognition in client experiences, managing complex pain conversations without alienating clients, and promoting realistic expectations about pain as a normal part of being human. She also addresses common misconceptions around training and injury, discussing how fear of getting hurt often prevents people from exercising, when inactivity actually poses greater health risks. Get actionable advice on coaching diverse movement styles without demonizing client preferences, and discover Katie's approach to physical therapy that empowers clients rather than creating dependency. Don't forget to subscribe! If we hit 10,000 subscribers before the end of the month, we'll release Zack's exotic dancing video, and trust us, it's something you don't want to miss 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:34 - Katie's viral clip moment 00:03:02 - Old Bull Athletics' expansion 00:08:26 - Key traits Katie looks for when hiring coaches 00:20:49 - Connection between metabolic health and pain 00:26:04 - Cardio implementation benefits 00:31:52 - Strategies for integrating cardio into rehab plans 00:36:02 - Handling client resistance to cardio training 00:41:40 - Navigating societal pressure on women's bodies 00:58:11 - Using pattern recognition to manage chronic pain 01:04:04 - Discussing pain complexity without alienating clients 01:11:16 - Developing realistic expectations about pain 01:20:10 - Overcoming fear of injury 01:31:16 - Respecting diverse movement styles 01:38:43 - Katie's kettlebell training 01:41:30 - Approach to clients expecting manual therapy 01:44:11 - Addressing fear mongering in fitness industry #CoachEmUpPod #MetabolicHealth #PainManagement #StrengthTraining #RehabExercise #CardioForPain #AthleticPerformance #PhysicalTherapy #MovementCoaching #BodyPositivity

Check out Byron on socials! @tendonrx Get Byron's Rotator Cuff Protocol, out now! https://tendonrx.myshopify.com Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Dive into the world of rotator cuff rehabilitation with Dr. Byron Miller, tendon specialist and physical therapist. In this information-packed episode, Tim Riley shares his personal shoulder injury journey and how Dr. Miller's evidence-based approach provided solutions when traditional healthcare failed. Dr. Miller breaks down his revolutionary protocol for treating tendinopathy, explaining why common approaches like RICE and glute activation often miss the mark. Learn why you cannot have a healthy tendon without load and how isometric exercises can be the key to recovery. From medical school disillusionment to developing specialized protocols during COVID, Dr. Miller's journey shows the importance of questioning established practices and focusing on what actually works for patients. Don't forget to subscribe! Video of Zack's exotic dancing goes live at 10k subs, you won't want to miss it. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:12 - Tim's shoulder injury story 00:08:14 - Diagnosis and surgeon's unhelpful advice 00:10:14 - Desperate search and connection with Dr. Miller 00:13:26 - Initial intake and MRI review 00:15:35 - Subscapularis identification and validation 00:18:09 - Dr. Miller's background 00:22:55 - Medical school and disillusionment 00:29:24 - Pivot away from med school 00:30:51 - Therapeutic adventure guide experience 00:34:24 - Returning to academics 00:35:54 - DPT program and clinical challenges 00:42:56 - Discovering tendinopathy methods 00:46:02 - Exploring tendinopathy literature 00:48:56 - Disillusionment with orthopedics and home health 00:54:57 - Reconnecting with orthopedics 01:02:17 - Developing the rotator cuff protocol and tendon basics 01:11:05 - Understanding muscle and bone innervation 01:17:18 - The relationship between volume, loads, and position 01:23:22 - Protocol on tendon and muscle relationship 01:33:36 - The importance of exercise 01:39:16 - Step by step rotator cuff plan #RotatorCuffRehab #TendonHealth #PhysicalTherapy #ShoulderPain #SportsRehab #TendonRx #AthleteRecovery #MovementMedicine #EvidenceBasedPT #InjuryRecovery

Check out Caroline on socials! @carolinepackarddpt Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Tim Riley sits down with physical therapist Caroline Packard to tackle a topic that's often overlooked but impacts millions: pelvic floor health. Caroline shares her journey from personal struggle to becoming a specialist in the field, offering insights that go far beyond the common advice to "just do Kegels." Caroline breaks down why pelvic floor dysfunction affects so many women (and men), why it's commonly misunderstood by medical professionals, and provides practical approaches to rehabilitation that consider the entire body. Learn why "common doesn't mean normal" when it comes to issues like leakage and prolapse, and discover how proper breathing techniques and body awareness can transform your core function. This episode isn't just for those experiencing symptoms - coaches, trainers, and anyone working with postpartum women will gain valuable knowledge on recognizing and addressing these often-ignored issues. If you're seeing this, subscribe to the channel! You're obviously interested enough if you read through the description. It's totally free, and it will change your life... probably. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:54 - Client experience with exercise-induced leakage 00:04:32 - Caroline's journey into pelvic floor specialization 00:06:49 - Frustrations with standard medical advice 00:08:30 - How personal experience enhances coaching 00:10:53 - Pelvic floor dysfunction explained 00:13:39 - Challenging the "it is what it is" mentality 00:17:00 - Caroline's personal pelvic floor health journey 00:23:54 - Why Kegels aren't the answer 00:28:15 - Healthy vs. unhealthy pelvic floor function 00:34:18 - The problems with belly breathing 00:37:54 - PRI techniques and proper rib cage expansion 00:40:20 - Simplifying breathing and body awareness 00:44:04 - Step-by-step pelvic floor rehabilitation process 00:49:10 - Pelvic floor resources for coaches and athletes 00:52:38 - Building an online business 00:59:03 - The importance of consistency in business growth 01:10:32 - Developing an app and comprehensive programs 01:20:26 - Lessons learned building an online brand 01:26:57 - Three key areas coaches should understand 01:29:17 - Post partum influencer rant 01:33:06 - Caroline's career alternatives 01:36:09 - Overrated vs. underrated pelvic health 01:37:25 - Unsolicited advice #pelvicfloor #womenshealth #corestrength #postpartum #physicaltherapy #fitness #kegels #breathing #rehabilitation #coach

Check out Cristian on socials! @cristiangplascencia Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Cristian Placsencia joins Tim Riley on the Coach 'Em Up Podcast to share his journey from aspiring basketball player to respected strength & conditioning coach. Cristian dives into his career progression, from his early PT aspirations to working with elite basketball players. Christian reveals how dropping out of grad school to work at Onnit shaped his career path, his missed opportunity with Taylor Swift's tour, and how COVID-19 unexpectedly accelerated his business. He shares insights on mobility training for basketball, the evolution of his training philosophy, and the underrated importance of foot and ankle work in athletic performance. Don't miss Cristian's practical advice on plyometrics implementation, recovery modalities, and his candid takes on what's overrated versus underrated in today's training landscape. And remember to subscribe! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:51 - Meeting Cristian Plascencia 00:03:40 - CP's background and journey in exercise science 00:09:07 - Holistic PT approaches 00:17:11 - Dropping out of grad school 00:23:45 - Focusing on mobility and the Taylor Swift tour offer 00:25:59 - Starting Durable Athlete 00:39:10 - Thriving during COVID 00:46:03 - Advice to younger self 00:51:50 - Benefits of bodyweight training approaches 01:00:51 - Evolution of training philosophies 01:06:50 - Pros and cons of early athletic specialization 01:15:10 - Balancing client needs and performance improvement 01:25:07 - Plyometric fundamentals for basketball athletes 01:39:59 - Passive recovery modalities 01:46:31 - Cristian's music background 01:46:33 - Overrated Training methodologies 01:51:34 - Unsolicited Advice #BasketballTraining #MobilityForAthletes #DurableAthlete #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleticPerformance #PlyrometricTraining #BasketballConditioning #SportPerformance #CoachEmUp #AthleticDevelopment

Check out Jon on socials! @what_the_heck71 ⁨@HammerAndChiselPerformance⁩ Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast A special thanks to everyone who has supported the podcast along the way to this landmark 100th episode. We couldn't have done it without you! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:44 - Who is Jon Heck? 00:07:15 - Not all players love the game 00:13:21 - First S&C job and powerlifting 00:15:39 - Working with Carolina panthers 00:18:13 - Mentorship Opportunities 00:19:46 - Working with Luke Keuchly 00:24:02 - Moving to UNC coaching job 00:25:21 - Coaching with the Texans 00:26:15 - Moving to Troy 00:30:47 - Starting Remote coaching business 00:37:51 - Forming Hammer and Chisel Performance 00:39:33 - Growing the H+C podcast 00:41:21 - Working with strongmen competitors 00:43:15 - Red head disadvantages 00:47:47 - Experience as a D1 and NFL strength coach 00:49:31 - The biggest impact in college S&C 00:53:50 - Cons of the college space 00:55:36 - The NIL & Transfer portal era 01:01:56 - Too many cooks in the NFL kitchen 01:06:55 - Making a leap of faith 01:09:28 - Being willing to walk away from a good job 01:13:00 - Nutrition coaching enters the picture 01:16:59 - Get lean first, then put on some tissue 01:22:29 - If athletes ate like bodybuilders, they would get better results 01:25:08 - The importance of proper electrolyte intake 01:29:32 - Carbs are a performance enhancing drug 01:36:33 - The psychology of nutrition 01:42:30 - The basics of body comp and performance nutrition 01:47:59 - Not everyone has the metabolism necessary for losing bodyfat 01:56:17 - 3 things to be a more effective nutrition coach 02:02:20 - Rant n rave 02:05:40 - Alternative career paths 02:07:28 - Overrated vs underrated 02:09:41 - Good potassium supplements 02:11:47 - Unsolicited solicited advice #StrengthAndConditioning #NutritionTips #NFLTraining #CarolinaPanthers #PerformanceCoaching #AthleteDevelopment #CoachEmUp #StrengthCoach #SportsPerformance #CarbohydrateStrategy

Check out Dr. Andy on socials! @dr.andyfatachan Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast From his journey starting with a pool hall bet that led to bodybuilding and eventually physical therapy, to challenging common misconceptions about pain and rehab, Dr. Andy delivers game-changing perspectives for coaches and athletes alike. In this episode, they dive deep into: - Why the absence of pain doesn't mean the presence of function - How to transition clients from pain to performance using proper progression - Debunking dangerous myths about back pain and imaging results - The art of behavior change through questioning rather than telling - Building a successful business while avoiding burnout - The male mental health and therapy epidemic - Q&A on why Andy is a badass This conversation bridges the gap between rehabilitation and performance, offering practical frameworks that will transform how you approach training and recovery. Subscribe to the channel! If we get 10,000 subscribers by the end of the month we'll release the video of Zack's exotic dancing, and trust us, you won't want to miss it.

Check out Dylan's Enhanced Olympic Lifting Journey! @DozerWeightlifting @dozer.wl Special thanks to our 2 new sponsors, Atlantis and OVR! Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off And Check out our other sponsors for some sweet deals! Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Tim Riley welcomes Dylan Cooper back to the Coach 'Em Up Podcast to discuss his physical transformation and the "Look Like You Lift" program. Dylan shares how he lost 25 pounds in three months by prioritizing daily walking and making sustainable lifestyle changes. The conversation explores the balance between strength and health, the mental aspects of weightlifting, and Dylan's approach to documenting his fitness journey. The hosts provide practical advice on implementing healthier habits while maintaining strength, emphasizing the importance of blood work and sustainable approaches to fitness. Later in the episode, Dylan discusses his decision to document a hormone cycle and shares insights about peptides and training methods. This is one you won't want to miss!

Check out Dan! @2Xathlete Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Join host Tim Riley as he sits down with strength and conditioning coach Daniel Back in this knowledge-packed episode of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast. Daniel shares insights from his work with elite track athletes, discussing the critical importance of elasticity, stiffness, and proper off-season training. They dive deep into the science of force production, sprint mechanics, and the latest research on fascial adaptations. Tim announces an exciting partnership with XPE for the 2026 Combine Prep class in Austin, where Dan will serve as the speed coach. They also touch on Dan's approach to remote coaching, Tim's recent training setbacks, and how track-specific training creates superior athletic qualities that transfer across sports. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or fitness enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights on developing elasticity, understanding true athletic development, and questioning common training narratives. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel! Help bring the Coach Em Up Podcast to a new level this year so we can keep bringing you awesome content (for free!)

Check out Jordan on socials! @syattfitness @jordansyatt @syattfitness Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://Eleiko.com/coachemup Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Join Tim Riley and Zack Zillner as they interview fitness expert Jordan Syatt in this value-packed episode of Coach 'Em Up Podcast. Jordan shares his unconventional journey from struggling student to successful online coach, including his time training with Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell and coaching Gary Vaynerchuk. Dive into deep discussions about effective coaching, behavioral psychology, addiction, and the importance of building genuine relationships with clients. Jordan provides candid insights about navigating hate online, conducting controversial experiments, and perspectives on GLP-1s for weight loss and general health. This episode is packed with actionable advice for coaches at any stage - from the importance of in-person coaching experience to building an authentic online presence. Whether you're a fitness professional, business owner, or just interested in human behavior, this conversation offers valuable takeaways about communication, empathy, and success. Subscribe to the channel! Or else...

Check out Jacob and his CSCS course! ⁨@DrJacobGoodin⁩ https://www.drjacobgoodin.com/cscs-accelerator Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://Eleiko.com/coachemup Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Join us on the Coach 'Em Up Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Jacob Goodin, PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance. Jacob shares his journey from runner to educator and coach, offering invaluable insights on the intersection of science and practical application in fitness. Jacob discusses the realities of pursuing a PhD, the distinctions between coaching and training, and how to effectively combine academic knowledge with real-world experience. If you're a student aiming for a career in performance, this episode delivers actionable wisdom on navigating both traditional and non-traditional pathways to success. Subscribe to the channel! If we get 500 new subscribers this week, Zack said he'll join us on the next episode!

Check out Mike! @Mike.Aidala Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://Eleiko.com/coachemup Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast In this episode of Coach 'Em Up, Tim Riley sits down with strength coach and mental performance expert Mike Aidala to discuss the intersection of physical and emotional fitness. Mike shares his journey from strength coach to mental performance specialist, including setting a Guinness World Record for the Turkish Get Up at 255 lbs. They explore how emotional intelligence impacts performance, the importance of living authentically, and practical ways to improve mental health. Mike reveals his unique training background, including a college nutrition regimen of daily rotisserie chicken that helped him gain 35 pounds in only a few months. The conversation dives into what it means to operate in the "gray area" of emotions and how facing difficult feelings head-on builds resilience. Mike also shares insights from his work with professional athletes including Julian Edelman and lessons from his internship with the New York Jets. Subscribe to the channel! If we get to a million subscribers by christmas Tim said he'll start an onlyfans!

Check out the Godfather of hybrid training! @alex.viada **The mics were having some issues throughout the episode, but stick it out! This is a banger of an episode you don't want to miss** Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://Eleiko.com/coachemup Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Join Tim Riley as he sits down with Alex Viada, the pioneer of hybrid training, to explore its evolution and discuss the future of hybrid athleticism. Alex shares his journey from a powerlifter who couldn't run a 5K to becoming the athlete who deadlifted 700 lbs and ran ultramarathons. In this episode, they break down the true definition of hybrid training, the challenges of training for seemingly incompatible sports, and how this approach has evolved from being considered impossible to becoming a mainstream training methodology. Alex also discusses his new book, "The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete," which updates the science and programming from his influential first publication. Alex offers invaluable insights on program design, the importance of movement as we age, and the dangers of fitness elitism. Whether you're an experienced athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this conversation delivers practical wisdom on balancing different training modalities for optimal performance and longevity. Subscribe to channel to help us get more guests like Alex! It really helps us out!

Check out Clifton! @cliftonharskikettlebells @cliftonharski Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://Eleiko.com/coachemup Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Tim Riley hosts Clifton Harski on Coach 'Em Up to break down fitness industry tribalism and the blind spots of different training methodologies. Clifton shares his journey from skinny basketball player to respected fitness educator, working with brands like Kettle Athletics and Animal Flow while running certifications nationwide. They dive deep into why different fitness tribes (bodybuilders, kettlebell enthusiasts, sports performance coaches) fail to see beyond their own training philosophies, and how to connect the consistent themes across various approaches. Clifton offers practical wisdom for new trainers and challenges the "one way only" mentality plaguing the industry.

Go check out Alan! @AlanThrall @untamedstrength Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://Eleiko.com/coachemup Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast Alan Thrall, owner of Untamed Strength Gym, joins Coach 'Em Up to share his journey from Marine Corps to successful gym owner and content creator. Allan reveals how his viral "How to Squat" video launched his YouTube career, his approach to authentic content creation, and the evolution of his training philosophy. Allan discusses his marketing struggles before YouTube success, the importance of targeting the right audience for your business, and how fatherhood shifted his priorities from being the "big, strong lifter" to focusing on functionality and authenticity. He provides invaluable advice for aspiring gym owners: start small, use your own money, and go into business alone. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for fitness entrepreneurs and anyone looking to stay true to themselves in their professional journey.

Check out Alex on socials! @alex.effer Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://Eleiko.com/coachemup Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast In this episode of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast, Tim Riley sits down with Alex Effer, an exercise physiologist from Toronto, to discuss biomechanics, training methodologies, and the art of coaching. Alex shares his journey from T-Nation enthusiast to respected exercise physiologist, revealing how mentorship shaped his pragmatic approach to training. They explore the intersection of rehabilitation and performance training, the importance of understanding joint positions and their impact on muscle function, and how individual body structures affect movement patterns. Alex breaks down his systematic approach to movement assessment, starting with center of mass and working down to specific joint mechanics. He emphasizes the value of focused learning over information overload and shares practical applications that coaches can implement immediately. This conversation bridges the gap between clinical rehabilitation and performance coaching, offering valuable insights for practitioners across the spectrum. Subscribe to the podcast right now! The more subscribers we have, the easier it is to get sponsors and keep this show running! Give us a hand and join the winning side!

Look for Hunter on socials! @hunter_crine Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://Eleiko.com/coachemup Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast In this episode, Tim Riley interviews Hunter Crine, a renowned kettlebell coach and community builder. They discuss Hunter's journey, coaching philosophy, kettlebell training, and building a thriving fitness community. Hunter shares his early experiences with weightlifting, his time at Penn State, and the challenges he faced while working as a personal trainer in NYC. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship in his coaching development. The conversation delves into the polarizing world of kettlebells, the significance of maintaining athleticism as we age, and strategies for fostering genuine community in the fitness industry. Hunter and Tim explore individualized training approaches, highlighting the mental, emotional, and social dimensions of effective coaching. Hunter also opens up about his experiences with anxiety after moving to LA and how therapy helped him address internal challenges. Go hit that subscribe button! If we hit 10 million subscribers by December Tim's gonna give away his truck!!

Check out Alex on socials! @alex.sterner⁠ ⁨@ElectrumPerformance⁩ ⁠ Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at ⁠https://davidgreyrehab.com⁠ Head over to ⁠⁠https://VALD.com⁠⁠ to request a demo! Code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at ⁠https://Eleiko.com/coachemup⁠ Get a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ ⁠https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcast⁠ In this episode, Tim Riley sits down with Alex Sterner, a strength and conditioning coach specializing in combat sports, to discuss the art and science of coaching elite athletes. Alex shares his journey from jiu-jitsu practitioner to respected coach, emphasizing the crucial role of mentorship in developing coaching expertise. They dive deep into the psychology of combat athletes, exploring their masochistic tendencies and how coaches must balance intensity with preservation. Alex reveals strategies for effective communication with high-level fighters and debunks common misconceptions in the science-based fitness community. The conversation takes a critical turn as they examine movement cults, the absurdity of longevity claims from Functional Patterns, and the ethical responsibilities of coaches. Alex offers invaluable advice for aspiring coaches, stressing the importance of mentorship, personal training experience, and maintaining humility. Subscribe right now! If you don't, Naudi will slide into your DMs and deliver his ultimate functional patterns manifesto, killing you instantly from the sheer magnitude of knowledge entering your brain. So I'd subscribe if I were you.