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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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