Mike Boyle on Thoracic Mobility vs. Rotary Strength: What You're Getting Wrong

About this episode

Mike Boyle discusses the misconceptions surrounding thoracic mobility and rotary strength in fitness training.

Welcome to Episode 440 of the Strength Coach Podcast! Are you actually training for results, or are you just going through the motions in the gym? Join host Anthony Renna and renowned coach Mike Boyle as they break down the latest trends in the fitness industry and share actionable advice for trainers, physical therapists, and gym owners. Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Head over to their website to get 20% off First Place Rubber Encased Hex Dumbbells 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 In this episode, we kick things off with Pete Dupuis from Business for Unicorns . Pete shares a critical warning for gym owners: you might be spending too much emotional bandwidth on your most difficult clients while neglecting the ones who actually drive your business forward. Learn how to identify your amplifiers versus your anchors and shift your focus to the top 20 percent of your clientele to build a business you love. Next, we head into the Coaches Corner with Mike Boyle. Mike addresses a controversial social…

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Renna

Guest: Mike Boyle

Topics covered

• thoracic mobility
• rotary strength
• fitness trends
• exercise selection
• shoulder health

Keywords

• fitness
• training
• mobility
• strength
• exercise
• coaching
• gym owners

Sponsors

PerformBetter.com

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Business for Unicorns

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