The Minimum Effective Dose
The Minimum Effective Dose is a podcast hosted by veteran strength and conditioning coaches Mike Perry and Brett Jones.
Episodes
April 24, 2024
Should we lift overhead? Tune in for an in-depth discussion on overhead mobility and our opinions on if we (and our clients) should lift overhead... and why.
This episode is all about overhead lifting and we discuss topics such as:
How neurology plays a role in posture
Why posture is actually an adaptation
The importance of breathing when it comes to mobility
The role of the cervical spine and the brachial plexus
A sim...
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April 17, 2024
Aging is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we cannot live a long and healthy life. If you've ever wondered about training and aging... it's a process.
There are various aspects to consider when discussing the aging process. In this episode we talk about appropriate strength and conditioning when it comes to training and aging.
The Minimum Effective Dose hosts discuss the importance of mobility, exercise selection and cardiovascul...
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April 10, 2024
We're revisiting Prilepin's Chart in this episode all about the science of strength training. We are going to talk about sets, reps and percentages using Prilepin's Chart which has been a staple in the world of strength training for decades.
Brett and Mike cover topics including:
Percentage based lifting
Sets and rep schemes
Real life application
Examples of how to apply Prilepin's Chart
If you are a fan of strength,...
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April 3, 2024
This episode is all about those aha moments - the game changing moments in our careers.
You know the ones I’m talking about. Someone says something in a conversation or shares a new way of doing something that resonates deeply or you attend a course where you completely change the way you look at the way you coach or how you want to move about this world.
You don’t want to miss Brett and Mike discuss topics such as:
The import...
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March 27, 2024
What makes you an expert?
We're switching things up today and you'll get to hear some interesting insight on what both Brett and Mike believe makes you an expert in something.
Sure, we know there are the basics, such as having a high degree of skill or being someone who is sought out in their given field, but what else makes you an expert? There’s so much more to that question!
When it comes to being an expert at something, ther...
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March 20, 2024
Here we go again. It’s time to answer the biggest and baddest training questions from listeners - you!
As always, thanks for tuning in to the Minimum Effective Dose Podcast. We love hearing from you and appreciate your comments, questions and feedback so we can better help you improve as a coach.
It’s fun to answer new and different training questions and also those about life, leadership, mentoring and more. These episodes keep ...
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March 13, 2024
It's easy to get stuck in a silo as a coach - to become the kettlebell guy or the barbell gal. In this episode we talk about how to combine training modalities to help get your clients better results.
Blending modalities, the art and science of creating a training program via combining and implementing exercises with barbells, kettlebells, bodyweight exercises and more, can be confusing and overwhelming.
In this episode, we dig a ...
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March 6, 2024
In this episode, we talk about timing the hinge, plus all things hinging - specifically folding, timing, and force. We also go over why tempo and speed matter for power and athletic development.
Brett and Mike have taught thousands of people how to hip hinge in all types of environments. They have taught clients to hinge in the weight room, outside and often with a kettlebell in hand.
The ability to produce force and absorb force...
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February 21, 2024
In this episode, we’re trying something completely new and we're calling it training questions from the mail bag.
A lot of our listeners are active on the Strongfirst forum and we reached out to find out what questions coaches have on all things training related.
In this episode, we answer questions from you - our listeners - covering topics including:
The overall benefits of kettlebell training
The difference between exerci...
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February 14, 2024
In this episode we're talk about programming for the snatch test. We revisit old programs and offer new insight.
If you aren’t familiar with the snatch test, it’s very simple - not easy.
The goal of the snatch test is to perform 100 kettlebell snatches in five minutes or less. The weight of the kettlebell used ranges anywhere from 10k to 32k or higher, depending on age, weight and goals.
In this episode, Mike and Brett discuss v...
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February 7, 2024
If you work with athletes, you most likely (and hopefully!) understand the importance of single leg training.
Here are a few common problems when it comes to trainers actually executing single leg training with their clients:
A lack of progressions
Limited knowledge of when, where and how to use these exercises
Inability to coach single leg movements exceptionally well
Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered and we talk about t...
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January 31, 2024
This episode is all about tendons.
We're going to get a little bit more nerdy than we usually do here on the Minimum Effective Dose.
Brett and Mike cover various topics about tendons including:
Rehabilitation
Stress and adaptation
Performance
And much more!
If you’re curious about what tendons do and how to train them, this is a perfect episode of you.
Connect with Mike and Skill of Strength:
Mike Perry on Instagram
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January 24, 2024
You've probably wondered about yoga for athletes. Is it good? Bad? Does it depend?
Like many things, it does depend. You'll want to consider why you're adding yoga into your training program instead of assuming that yoga is a catch-all and will benefit everyone.
In this episode, Brett and Mike discuss the topic of yoga for athletes in detail.
For some athletes, yoga is wonderful! If you are training a lot and you want something ...
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January 17, 2024
Years ago, Gray Cook and Mike Boyle changed the fitness industry with their idea of the joint by joint approach to training.
Here's a fun story from Mike Boyle himself about how this approach came to life.
In this episode we're revisiting the joint by joint approach to training, a simple concept that revolutionized the training industry and literally changed the trajectory of thousands of coaches all over the world.
We love this...
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January 10, 2024
We're back and since it's a huge time for New Years Resolutions, that's where we're starting off this season!
Whether you are a "New Year, New You" resolution die-hard or you're simply looking to implement some changes to improve your health, relationships, or career, we've got your back.
If you’re really going to make a change, you need a game plan and it needs to be a realistic one.
If you want some real-world advice on how to...
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November 29, 2023
It's almost December and it's time for the year in review! This episode will be the last one of 2023.
Your hosts, Brett Jones and Mike Perry, are taking some time off over the holidays, but don’t worry! A new season will start in January, 2024.
If you've been enjoying the podcast and want to get to know these two a bit better, don’t miss this final episode of season 3. Oh, and if you have a few minutes, we'd love for you to revie...
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November 22, 2023
In today's episode we continued our recent discussion on programming variables. We're talking about density in this one!
Training density is the ability to complete a certain amount of work (sets/reps) in a specific amount of time.
In this episode we dive into:
How does density apply to training?
What are some ways to change density from a practical standpoint?
How can changing density alter the desired adaptations?
If yo...
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November 15, 2023
Volume is one of many variables you can modify with when putting together training programs.
Volume can be described as a number of working repetitions performed over time.
Seems simple, right?
Yes and no.
Programming volume is an art and a science and to be successful you need to combine science, art, empirical evidence and common sense.
If you are having a tough time understanding how to properly program volume, you don’t wa...
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November 8, 2023
Sometimes the best way to learn is to let the weight become the teacher.
Don't worry - we aren't saying you should take a brand new weight lifter, throw a barbell on their back and see how it goes. (And, yes, we have heard of coaches who do that!)
So what's the best way to progress people from an exercise standpoint?
Start with Bodyweight weight training.
Once you become proficient with your bodyweight, add an external load....
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November 1, 2023
In this episode we dive pretty darn deep into programming the TGU, Windmill and Bent Press exercises.
The Turkish Get Up (TGU), Windmill and Bent Press exercises can be incredibly impactful when applied and programmed correctly. Unfortunately, most people, even coaches, don’t know how to fit all the pieces together properly.
Brett and Mike discuss the nuances of each of these kettlebell exercises and provide years of observations...
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