The Secret to Better Coaching: Learning from Every Perspective with Mike Boyle

Are you ready to challenge your coaching biases and level up your fitness business?

In episode 453 of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with industry legend Mike Boyle to discuss the evolving landscape of strength and conditioning. From the halls of Springfield College to the business-heavy Alloy Summit, this episode covers everything from functional anatomy to the psychology of pricing.

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We kick things off with a deep dive into the business side of fitness. Mark Fisher joins the show for the Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play segment focused on the often-emotional topic of pricing. He shares specific revenue benchmarks for different training models and introduces the Raise Your Rates Playbook to help gym owners charge what they are worth.

The heart of the episode features Coach Mike Boyle reflecting on his recent speaking engagements. Mike addresses the persistent pushback against unilateral training and explains why a deep understanding of functional anatomy is non-negotiable for modern coaches.

He shares insights on how the quadriceps and hamstrings actually function during athletic movement versus how they are taught in textbooks. We also explore the importance of being an intentional listener, even when you disagree with the source, to foster professional growth and better coaching results.

Whether you are interested in the technical side of sprinting and plyometrics or the operational side of running a small group personal training facility, there is something here for every fitness professional. Learn why admitting you were wrong is a coaching superpower and how to build a coaching tree that lasts for decades.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro and The Value of Relationships

3:15 Gym Business Power Play with Mark Fisher

6:45 Pricing Strategies and Raising Your Rates

11:00 Coach Mike Boyle on Recent Lectures

15:30 Defining Functional Training for Athletes

20:00 The Bilateral vs Unilateral Training Debate

24:15 Applying Functional Anatomy to Movement

29:00 Evolution of Fitness Internships and Coaching Trees

33:45 Training Adults for Longevity at Alloy

38:15 The Importance of Open Mindedness in Coaching

41:30 Outro and Upcoming Seminars

Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more interviews with top coaches and fitness business experts. Let us know in the comments your thoughts on the bilateral vs unilateral debate!