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July 24, 2025 34 mins

In Episode 414 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna dives into the topic of “Moving the Needle with the Average Joe” with special guest Coach Mike Boyle. This episode, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, is packed with actionable insights and real-world advice for coaches, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts.

Highlights of the episode:  

- A candid chat with Coach Boyle about the long-term effects of heavy lifting and the lessons learned over decades in the fitness industry.  

- A discussion on training the general population, focusing on the 50+ age group and the challenges they face.  

- Exclusive insights from Coach Boyle's recent experience on the Peter Attia podcast, addressing longevity and practical fitness programming.  

- Key highlights from the Perform Better Summits, including exciting new speakers, networking opportunities, and creative challenges like the air bike score contest.  

- Coach Boyle’s reaction to the Western Hockey League commissioner’s controversial comments on hockey training and player development.  


We also spoke about the importance of meeting clients where they are, understanding age-related physical changes, and the evolving perspective on what "challenging" training really means. 


Plus, don’t miss the "Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Powerplay," packed with actionable tips for fitness entrepreneurs.  Mark goes over The Only Numbers You Need to Know- tips on tracking the essential numbers for fitness business success.


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A special thanks to Perform Better, the experts in functional training and rehabilitation, for sponsoring this episode. Check out ⁠Perform Better⁠ (https://www.performbetter.com) for their latest sale, the New Signature Series and all the upcoming education, including this summer's Functional Training Summits.

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Thanks for listening! Tune in now to gain valuable takeaways and practical strategies to elevate your coaching game.


CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

4:06 - Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play

4:25- The Only Numbers You Need to Know For Your Gym

8:30-   Mike Boyle Interview

9:30-   Mike’s Peter Attia experience

18:05 - Mike’s Perform Better Talk Highlights

20:20 - Age and Recovery Impact

22:10 - Age-Related Decline Explained

24:35 - Decline Exponentially Increases with Age

26:35 - Recovery Decline After 50

29:28 - NCAA vs Major Junior vs College Hockey Comparison


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