Mike Boyle: From Rehab to Speed Training

How do you safely transition an athlete from injury back to max velocity sprinting without risking a re-injury?

In episode 441 of the Strength Coach Podcast, we dive deep into the art of progression and regression with legendary coach Mike Boyle. We explore why managing speed is often the trickiest part of rehab and how to use specific tools to bridge the gap between slow movements and explosive performance.

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In this episode, host Anthony Renna sits down with Mike Boyle to discuss the nuances of returning to play. You will learn about using sleds to create a speed governor for hamstring rehab and how the bike can maintain neurological turnover for athletes with ankle injuries. We also tackle the psychological side of rehab through category substitution, ensuring injured athletes stay integrated with their teams.

Beyond rehab, Mike shares his current experiments at MBSC regarding isometric training. We discuss the difference between yielding and overcoming isometrics and how he is using a new strap system to develop rate of force development.

Additionally, Pete Dupuis joins the show for a Business for Unicorns Power Play to discuss the dangers of outgrowing your capacity and how to protect your standards as your gym grows.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro and Perform Better Special Offers

2:45 Business for Unicorns: Outgrowing Your Capacity

6:12 Coaches Corner: Progressing Rehab to Speed Training

9:30 Using Sleds to Manage Load and Velocity

12:15 Maintaining Leg Turnover with Bike Sprints

14:50 Category Substitution and Training Around Injuries

17:30 Core Exercise Variations for Specific Injuries

19:45 Training the Weekend Warrior vs. The Pro Athlete

22:30 Lifelong Patient Syndrome and Making Smart Decisions

26:15 Isometric Experiments and Rate of Force Development

29:45 Overcoming vs. Yielding Isometrics at MBSC

32:30 Implementing Isos into Every Major Movement Pattern

35:15 Final Thoughts and Hockey Camp Stories

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