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Gym Ownership, Evolving Your Coaching, and the Value of Consistent Training

I had the opportunity to catch up with my good friend and long-time colleague, Mike Robertson, on his Physical Preparation Podcast earlier this week.

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Just Two Dudes Talking

He and I go back to the early 2000’s. You know, when smart phones didn’t exist, cold plunges and eye rolley alpha-male behavior was (less) of a thing, and the show Alias was my life (due to an insatiable crush on Jennifer Garner).

I think this was my third time on his podcast which means I’m approaching Ryan Gosling 5-timer club on Saturday Night Live territory. We approached this as more of a “two dudes just catching up” conversation as opposed to doing something more traditional like going into the weeds on deadlifting mechanics or why improved scapular upward rotation helps with everything from shoulder ouchies to curing gluten intolerance.1

In this show, Mike and I talk about the power of consistent training, how my philosophy has changed over the years, and why after years of reluctance, I finally decided to become a gym owner.

We had a few technical difficulties throughout the show, so apologies because the audio is a bit suspect. He did his best to clean it up and I hope you still enjoy the show!

Check it out HERE.

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Coaching is the Answer: Appearance on the Pursuit of Progress Podcast

For those of you who celebrate it, I hope you have a happy 4th this weekend. Not that it compares to a delicious bbq or fireworks display, but I to help get everyone in the mood I wanted to share my latest media appearance.

This time on the Pursuit of Progress Podcast hosted by Joe Drake

Coaching is the Answer

In this episode Joe and I discuss the simple strategies personal trainers can use to attract more clients and what it takes to really become a successful coach in the fitness industry.

HINT: Exposing more skin isn’t the answer…;o)

You can listen in HERE 

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Appearance on the Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast

This is rich.

Me making a cameo on a podcast centered around endurance sports? Admittedly, the last time I was on a bike was when I was 12, and I am pretty sure the longest distance I’ve run in the past decade is however long the sidewalk is in front of my apartment building.

I lift heavy things. I tell people to lift heavy things. What in the hell am I doing on a podcast for triathletes?

I mean, what’s next?

  • ‘Tony muses on his favorite hand soap recipes!”
  • “Tony waxes poetic about when’s the ideal time to plant your radishes!”
  • “Crochet your next epic pair of mittens – Tony Gentilcore speaks!”
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I Actually Do Know a Thing or Two About Training Endurance Athletes

As a personal trainer and strength coach residing in Boston, it’s only inevitable I’d end up working with endurance athletes. I’ve worked with a few triathletes and marathoners throughout the years and they need what everyone else needs…a base of strength to help build the other attributes and qualities they’re looking to improve upon to succeed in their sport(s).

As it happens this isn’t the first time I have been invited onto this particular show. The host, Menachem Brodie, is a good friend of mine and we share many common coaching philosophies when it comes to working with this population.

In this episode we discuss:

    • How should you (strength) train through your season?
    • Should you skip training if you feel sore or have tightspots?
    • Should you snow plow through and lift heavy shit anyways if you don’t feel 100%?
    • How can a coach find a client’s or athlete’s “trainable menu” to work around nagging injuries?

Spotify – HERE.

Apple Podcasts – HERE.

Stitcher – HERE.

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Appearance on the Coachable Podcast

I had the opportunity to be invited onto the Coachable Podcast recently hosted by Kevin Dineen. Kevin and I met back in 2012-13(ish) at The Fitness Summit in Kansas City.

That year was my first year attending (as a speaker) and his first year attending (as an attendee). I don’t recall whether or not we Predator hand-shaked or not, but we probably did.

Because we’re both awesome.

In the years since he and I have crossed paths several times and as it happens he has invited me to be a presenter at the inaugural St. Louis Fitness Conference he’s organizing to be held later this Spring.

Go HERE for more information.

As a precursor to the event he invited me onto his show to chit-chat.

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Kevin & Tony Chit-Chat

Ever wonder how I started my own training studio? Or what I thinks is the key training numbers for success?

I answer those questions and many more during our candid discussion. Like:

✅ How I career started in corporate fitness

✅ How important the environment was / is at Cressey Sports Performance to my growth

✅ How I eventually took back some of my articles (especially on gym ownership)

✅ My current business layout and coaching hours

✅ How far I plan out for my career

✅ How important my original partnership was in my growth

✅ How I integrated semi private training into my studio

✅ What business model the fitness industry is heading towards

✅ Why everyone squats and deadlifts (but not the same)

✅ My 3 x 52 method

Choose your listening/streaming service HERE to check out the episode (#17).

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How to Write Workouts That Work: Appearance on the Principles of Performance Show

I wanted to direct your attention to my latest media appearance…

The Amazing Race

Jack Ryan – Episode 4 (as bald badass #2)

Rosario Dawson’s massage oil putter on’er

Okay, for real: I made zero cameos on those shows. But what I did do….

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How to Write Workouts That Work

I WAS invited onto the Principles of Performance Podcast recently hosted by Eric D’Agati and Mike Perry. If you’re looking for a much needed break from quality family time during the holidays I got your back.

You can download & listen from all major streaming services HERE.

Or, if you prefer to stare at my sultry eyes as I speak you can watch on YouTube below:

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Training While Injured: How to Safely Continue Weight Training With an Injury

I had the lovely opportunity to be invited onto the Fitness Pain Free Show hosted by my man Dan Pope recently. Dan and I have known each other for several years (the facility he works out of, Champion Physical Therapy & Performance, is located about 20 minutes away from my training studio in Boston) and he and I have conversed over shared clients/athletes during that time.

I’ve long championed that personal trainers and coaches need to be proactive and go out of their way to develop and curate relationships and networks with local physical therapists.

it not only enhances the results for the (injured) client, but it never hurts to have two sets of biceps eyes on the same problem.

Training While Injured: A Thoughtful Convo With One of My Man Crushes

In this episode Dan and I break down how we connected and how we’ve continued to hone our professional relationship in order to get our clients the best outcomes possible.

We also discuss the idea behind the TRAINABLE MENU and how it came to fruition during my own achilles rupture rehab. What’s more, Dan and I also discuss why it’s important for fitness professionals to respect scope of practice and why it’s important to NOT treat injured clients like a patient.

I think you’ll really dig this episode.

You can listen to it on Spotify (HERE) or iTunes (HERE).

Or you can watch the episode below…

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Appearance on the Becoming Ronin Podcast

It was an absolute pleasure to be invited onto the Becoming Ronin Podcast recently hosted by Jim “Smitty” Smith & Brian Oberther.

SPOILER ALERT:  We did not use the hour to break down or discuss the 1998 Robert DeNiro classic, Ronin, which has one of the best car chase scenes ever filmed.

(sad face).

Samurai sword on shelves store weapons on shop center.

Appearance on the Becoming Ronin Podcast

We did, however, dive into true Ronin territory. This show is not meant to solely cover sets & reps, the differences between concurrent vs. conjugate periodization, how to master a bicep peak, or anything related to lifting heavy things.

It’s no doubt imbued with those “ingredients” and themes, but the Becoming Ronin Podcast goes a bit deeper into other, more robust “takes” and conversations into what it takes to truly live a life of fulfillment and meaning.

It was an honor to be invited onto the show and I think you’ll dig the conversational style of the episode.

Give it a listen HERE (direct link) or HERE (iTunes).

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Appearance on the 50 Percent Facts Podcast

I had the lovely opportunity to be invited onto the 50% Facts Podcasts recently hosted by Mike Farr and Jim McDonald. I “met” Jim back in the early 200o’s via the T-Nation.com and RuggedMag.com forums. We eventually met in-person during a group get-together in NYC.

This was circa 2004 when meeting people online was becoming more normalized, but still put you on par with possibly being an ax murderer for doing so.

Fast forward 15+ years and neither of us would have ever thought we’d both being reaching audiences across the world discussing lifting heavy objects of all things.

It was fantastic to catch up with him on his popular 50% Facts Podcast where we exchanged notes on the current state of coaching & the fitness industry.

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Sometimes I Sound Smart

Give the episode a listen HERE.

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Opening and Running a Top Class Studio Gym

For the record: “Top class” wasn’t my choice of words to describe my studio.

“World Renowned, Michelin Rated, A++, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, Sick Hip-Hop Beats Factory” would have been more like it.

Either that or, “Meh.”

I don’t know, the essence is somewhere in the middle…haha.

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Opening & Running a Top Class Studio Gym

I was invited onto the James Rafferty Radio Show recently to discuss my experience operating a small training studio here in Boston, MA.

And by “small” I mean “inside a space the size of most people’s living room.”

It was a lovely chat and I appreciated James’s interviewing style (which I think most of you will enjoy as well). I mean, if anything, aren’t you the least bit curious how I managed to swing a Silence of the Lambs reference into the conversation??

Give it a listen HERE.

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Building a Successful Facility That Fits Your Lifestyle

Weights room and exercise equipment in an empty gym.

Appearance on the Fitness Business Freedom Podcast

I had the pleasure of being invited onto the Fitness Business Freedom Podcast hosted by Justin Hanover recently. We dove into my business and broke down how I structure my services and operates my facility in a way that best fits my lifestyle.

  • Deadlifts
  • Protein
  • Wu-Tang
  • Repeat

I think that needs to become a t-shirt.

Then we tackled the writing side where I share some tactics around improving your writing and how to better utilize this approach within your business.

I’m sure there was also a reference to my cat too (or He-Man) because I’m a tool cool.

If you’re a gym owner or flirting with the idea, I think you’ll enjoy this chat.

Check it out HERE.