In the Trenches with Mike Boyle
From The Strength Coach Podcast by Anthony Renna
April 20, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 439
About this episode
In this episode, Anthony Renna and Mike Boyle discuss the importance of real-world coaching insights and the nuances of strength and conditioning.
Aren’t you tired of the internet expert culture? We need more real-world coaching insights from the trenches and less influencer garbage. In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast , we dive deep into why force matters more than load and how survivorship bias might be skewing your training philosophy. Join Anthony Renna and legendary coach Mike Boyle as they break down the science and soul of modern strength and conditioning. Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Head over to their website to get 20% off First Place All Purpose Exercise Bands and Tubing and check out the new Hyrox bundles. Be sure to save the dates for the upcoming Functional Training Summits in Chicago, Long Beach, and Providence Check out the “Bring a Friend for Free” deal at www.PerformBetter.com This episode covers a wide range of essential topics for fitness professionals, starting with the Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Power Play segment and Mark Fisher’s expert advice on managing staff performance. You will learn the three pillars of a successful gym team: regular one-on-ones, consistent service audits, and structured staff development. If you have ever felt frustrated with how your team is…
People in this episode
Host: Anthony Renna
Guest: Mike Boyle
Topics covered
- real-world coaching insights
- strength and conditioning
- force vs load
- training philosophy
- gym team management
- injury reality
Keywords
- strength training
- coaching
- force plates
- injuries
- fitness business
- team management
- survivorship bias
Sponsors
PerformBetter.com
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Business for Unicorns
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