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The Best Approach to Writing Effective Programs When You’re a New Trainer: Trial and Error
Trial and Error = An Underutilized Way to Learn About a two weeks ago I received an email from a newly minted trainer in the industry who had read THIS article on program design I wrote not too long ago. Sheepishly, he admitted that program design was one of his weak points and that he… Read more
Physical Therapy Innovations: Collaborative Approaches in Strength, Function, Movement, and Performance
Appearance on the Physical Therapy Innovations Podcast Sha-ZAM. I had the lovely opportunity to be invited onto the newly minted Physical Therapy Innovations podcast hosted by Vickie Dills. I’ve always felt there’s an important bridge that connects the strength & conditioning world with physical therapy and that there’s a lot of crossover and synergy between… Read more
Coach and Grow Rich: Building Wealth
This is the third and final installment of fitness financial expert Billy Hofacker‘s Coach and Grow Rich series on TonyGentilcore.com. However, unlike most trilogies (ahem The Matrix Reloaded & Revolutions) this doesn’t suck. Financial literacy is a topic that’s not emphasized (much less taught) to fitness professionals. What’s your plan for retirement? Do you have… Read more
Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 6/7/21
It seems summer decided to show up a bit early in my neck of the woods. Today is day #2 of a four-day spread of ungodly hot weather by New England standards. Yesterday hit 90 degrees and there’s talk of two to three 95-100 degree days looming. My wife, a Floridian, is ecstatic. Me?… Read more
Instilling Life Skills
Appearance on The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast Recently I was invited onto The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast hosted by Chris Abbott and Mike Kurkowski. I know I say this every time I’m invited onto a podcast, but this time I really mean it. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. This is not just three dudes talking about lifting… Read more
Putting on a Show vs. Just Coaching
A few weeks ago my good friend, Luke Worthington, and I were texting back and forth on why I hate him so much because I’m not him (6-4, 230 lbs, ripped, smart, British, pfffft whatever Luke) programming and coaching. Specifically, we both commented on the facade that some (not all) fitness professionals seemingly lean into… Read more
Why You Should Lift Heavyish Things For Fat Loss
Today’s guest post comes via TG.com regular Travis Hansen. I’ve long championed the notion that most people, most of time fail to understand the significant power that dedicated strength training has on one one’s ability to lose body fat. We’ve been programmed to think the key to fat loss success is “surviving” endless, laborious hours… Read more
Your EPOCH Life: Find Strength with Tony Gentilcore
Appearance On Your EPOCH Life I had the lovely experience of being invited onto the Your EPOCH Life Podcast hosted by Jason Dowse recently. They’ve had quite the eclectic mix of guests appear on their show with backgrounds ranging from strength & conditioning and nutrition to psychology and entrepreneurial shenanigans. It was a thrill to… Read more