Strength Matters
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThe Strength Matters podcast is a weekly show for experienced personal trainers and coaches who want the systems, tools, and resources to train clients online and in person more efficiently. Hosted by Head Coach Josh Kennedy and Strength Matters founder, James Breese.
Join the world’s leading experts in helping personal trainers and coaches uncover cutting-edge training solutions and share them with you.
The central question that drives our work is, “How can we train smarter?” To answer that question, we like to talk about science-based ways, made simple, to solve practical health and fitness problems.
However, science doesn’t always have the answers. That’s why our work combines both science and practical real-world experience. What works in a textbook, doesn’t always work in real life.
This is why we like to talk about and share our client results with you… the good, and the bad, so that we can all learn from them, move forward to live, and perform better.
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Episodes
How Busy People Eat Well
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBToday we discuss our tips and tricks for eating well when crunched for time. From utilizing a slow-cooker to preparing large batches to use throughout the week, we’ll give you our best ideas for creating a routine, saving time, and planning better so you can eat good food no matter how busy you are. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/...
The Benefits of Mushrooms for Health & Longevity
November 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBDiscover why these mushrooms are the most important supplements your not taking and why you should today! To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
The Connection Between Pain and Your Brain w/Dr. Eric Cobb
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBJosh and James speak with Dr. Eric Cobb, founder of Z-Health Performance Solutions, and find out if there is a connection between pain and your brain! To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How to Train Like a New Zealand All Black w/Nic Gill
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBWe go behind the scenes with the New Zealand All Blacks head of strength and conditioning Nic Gill who shares the training secrets of the All Blacks and how they can help you. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How Does Online Personal Training Work?
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.2 MBHow does Online Personal Training Work? We take you behind the scenes and explain exactly what online training is and works. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Exercise Less, More Often: A Discussion
November 02, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBShould you exercise less, more often? According to Michael Mosely you should. We discuss his approach and why it may not be the best solution for everyone, in particular, everyday athletes like you. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How I Plan to Lose the Last 10lbs
October 26, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWe discuss the approach we decided to take to help get James back in shape after being ill for several weeks. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How to Workout Like Daniel Craig
October 19, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWe discuss a few key workout types that you should probably incorporate into your in your training program if you are looking to become an international super-spy... To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How to Bounce Back from Illness
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, James talks a bit about his recent illness and his road to recovery, and what he feels was the biggest help in feeling better. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How to Workout Like Shang-Chi
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBHere's how you actually train like a superhero To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Why You Need to Stop Blaming Your Metabolism!
September 14, 2021 09:15 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBFinally, there's research to prove that people can no longer blame their metabolism for putting on weight... To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
What Everyday Athletes Should Know About Hip Mobility
September 01, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBDon't neglect your hips. You'll find out why in this episode! To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How NOT to Run Your First Ultra Marathon
August 10, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode James and Josh chat about the common mistakes people make when signing up for their first big race. For some it’s an ultra marathon and for others it might be their first 5k. Regardless, preparation is key to enjoying the experience. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Why Food Quality Matters in Fat Loss
July 14, 2021 15:46 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBJames and Josh talk about food quality and how important it is in fat loss. They discuss a few of their own personal bad habits - things you may be able to identify with - and then ways to improve those so you can start improving your fat loss and general health right away. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
The #1 Way to Stop Procrastinating & Start Losing Weight Today
July 07, 2021 14:29 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBThe team discuss why procrastinating on your health and fitness and then putting your hopes in a quick fix - will always lead to disappointment. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How to Calculate Rest Periods Using Your Heart Rate
June 30, 2021 09:13 - 16 minutes - 11 MBJames Breese shares some of our research and recent findings on using heart rate as a personalized method of recovery in between high-intensity training intervals. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Family Members’ Health and Diabetes
June 23, 2021 08:56 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBHaving been recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, James’ father is stubborn and reluctant to change, which has meant that James has had to be rather creative in the ways he has been advising his dad on improving his health. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health and Fitness
June 16, 2021 08:45 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBNo one else can be 100% responsible for your success or failure, we discuss why. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How to Cycle Faster, and Stronger Than Ever Before
June 07, 2021 08:51 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIf you feel like you are just barely hanging on when riding for fun, maybe it’s time to make a few adjustments while training on your own so you can get that performance improvement you want. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Don’t Fear Assessments, Embrace Them!
May 14, 2021 19:09 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThis episode explores the reason why improving your health, strength and fitness comes down to doing regular assessments and unfortunately there is no such thing as a ‘quick fix’ in fitness and health. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
The Impact of Being More Sedentary on Body Composition
May 07, 2021 14:28 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBJosh and James are back with a new episode and this week they look at a study that was released around the impact of being more sedentary on athletes’ body composition. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How and Why Muscle Fiber Types Impact Exercise Selection
April 29, 2021 16:02 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBDid you know that there are different muscle fiber types? In today’s episode, James and Josh discuss the different muscle fiber types and what they mean for the way that you work out. Listen in to hear them talk about the different types of muscle fibers, what they do, and how they may be affecting things like football injuries.Topics Discussed in This Episode: Research into muscle fiber types Training different muscle groups in a different way The different types of muscle fibers How muscle...
The Strength Matters Pyramid of Vitality
April 22, 2021 13:47 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBListen in as Josh and James talk about the importance of fundamentals and taking care of the basics, with the Strength Matters Pyramid of Vitality To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Feet First and the Future of Footwear Design w/Asher Clark [Vivobarefoot]
March 24, 2021 18:27 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBAsher is the design director for Vivobarefoot and in this episode shares some exciting future plans that may just change the way we buy shoes. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Should You Count Calories?
March 09, 2021 13:23 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBCounting calories… Is it worth the time and effort? Does it actually help the process of getting healthy and losing weight (or hurt it)?Josh and James discuss this controversial topic, getting into the good, the bad and the ugly of counting calories as part of nutrition and weight-loss. As the Strength Matters guinea pig for their new nutrition-based program, James has some great insights and shares some feedback on his experience of calculating maintenance calories and keeping track of every...
Secrets of Elite Obstacle Course Racers with Taylor Starch
February 11, 2021 11:50 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBTaylor Starch who shares his incredible wealth of knowledge about how the human body functions and what that means for the way we should be training for obstacle course racing. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How to Get Into Running and Stay Injury Free
February 02, 2021 14:09 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBDiscover the Strength Matters methodology for determining whether you can and should be running and then also what to do if you are ready to run but want to avoid injury. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Guts and Brains Go Together with Perry Nickelston
January 26, 2021 22:24 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBJoin the Strength Matters team as they interview Dr. Perry Nickelston about the importance of gut health and the effects it has on the brain... To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
[Case Study] How I Lost 20kg and Became Pain Free with Jeroen Westra
January 19, 2021 14:24 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, Jeroen shares his toughest challenges of the process and how he overcame them. He also notes the specific reasons he believes he lost weight successfully this time (and is keeping it off) when he has failed with diets in the past. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How to Train for Fat Loss
January 13, 2021 09:03 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBDiscover the four elements of fat loss workouts, how much you should be lifting, and what a fat loss training program looks like over the course of a week. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
The Strength Matters Fat Loss System
January 07, 2021 16:34 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBOne thing people often don’t think about when they start a diet is how they’re going to stop. What’s the exit strategy that will allow you to stay healthy and maintain your weight? How do you prevent the yo-yo dieting cycle? To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Interview: The Importance of Barefoot Shoes with Galahad Clark
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBDid you know that wearing the wrong shoes can actually change the shape of your feet from foot-shaped to shoe-shaped? Today’s guest has learned a lot about the anatomy of feet and how shoes affect your feet. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Fat Loss: Where to Start with Nutrition
December 26, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBWhile fat loss and diets are not an exact science, there are ways to still achieve your weight loss goals with a little focus and hard work. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
My Six Month Diet Experiment and The Surprising Results I Learned…
December 21, 2020 12:44 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThe team share details on the updated fat loss training program they developed for Strength Matters and the reasoning behind the change. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
The Importance of Non-Digital Learning
December 16, 2020 12:39 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBDiscover why we went back to print magazines... To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Introducing the Everyday Athlete Scoring System
December 10, 2020 15:20 - 27 minutes - 19 MBDiscover our everyday athlete scoring system and how it can help you make better training decisions. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Season 3: We’re Back!
December 07, 2020 12:59 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBSeason 3 of the Fit Over Thirty Podcast has arrived! Find out what's been happening behind the scenes at Strength Matters. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Strength Training for the Intermediate Everyday Athlete
December 01, 2020 13:34 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBHow to approach strength training for intermediate athletes compared to beginners. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Stop Training Like the Elite!
November 25, 2020 07:48 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHave you ever tried a training program from a magazine promising that you’ll be looking like the elite athlete or actor on the cover in a few months? These articles make it sound easy… To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How fit are you really? Strength & cardio tests for people over thirty.
January 27, 2020 17:19 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn today’s episode, we’ll be discussing basic tests and assessments that can help you understand where your current strength and cardio levels stand and what you need to work on. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How To Ensure That You Get The Fat Loss Results You Want
January 20, 2020 19:16 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWhat can you do to ensure that you get the fat loss results you want? How does food logging help you lose weight? And why don’t more meal plans work? Let's find out... To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How To Start Your Brand New Fitness Plan The Right Way
January 13, 2020 19:45 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThere's one thing that all levels of everyday athletes do prior to starting a new workout routine... and that is they get assessed. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
How To Make Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution Stick
January 06, 2020 20:24 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBA new year is a good time to set new goals for yourself, and many of those goals revolve around fitness. However, it’s well known that New Year’s resolutions aren’t always effective – a very large number of them fail every year. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Over 30? Here’s How To Approach Cardio Training…
January 02, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBYou hear a lot about the importance of cardio, but how do you get started with cardio if you’re a beginner over 30? You may have noticed that it’s harder to do things that you previously did easily. You may even be telling yourself that you “used to be able” to do those cardio-related exercises, but not anymore. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strength...
Is Online Personal Training Right For Me?
December 30, 2019 08:40 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIs online training right for you? The answer is: it depends. In today’s episode, you’ll hear more about online training, including the benefits and the disadvantages of this type of training. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Strength Training Principles For People Over 30
December 26, 2019 17:15 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBHere's how we approach strength training with people over 30. We don't hold back in this one... To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
The Pitfalls of Thinking Short-Term In Fitness
December 16, 2019 15:03 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWhy is it more important to chase volume than intensity? This is just one of many questions addressed in today’s episode with Andrew Read. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
[Case Study] Training With Insomnia
December 12, 2019 08:40 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBInsomnia is debilitating. But how do you train when you're constantly exhausted. Here's what we discovered... To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
The Beginners Guide To Cold Exposure Training With David Whitley
December 09, 2019 15:37 - 45 minutes - 31 MBListen in to hear how cold exposure training has made a difference in Dave’s health, how training has changed for Dave over the years, and how he expects to adapt to fatherhood while maintaining his strength and fitness. To learn more about Strength Matters and our high-performance training system, download your FREE copy of The Strength Matters System of Athletic Development. Get it at - www.strengthmatters.com/system
Why Perfect Movement Does Not Exist With Perry Nickelston
December 04, 2019 07:18 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWhat is adaptive movement and why do you need to know? How can learning about adaptive movement help you increase your own strength and fitness? In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Perry Nickelston, author of Stop Chasing Pain about the adaptive movement philosophy, how play factors into adaptive movement, and what fundamental breathing has to do with it. Listen in to hear more about Dr. Nickelston and adaptive movement.Topics Discussed in This Episode: Adaptive movement Where Perry star...