Strength Coach Podcast
Episode 412 of the Strength Coach Podcast
brought to you by PerformBetter.com
Host Anthony Reyna chats with Coach Boyle to break down the often-misunderstood debate of "Injury Prevention vs. Injury Reduction"
**Highlights of the Episode:**
- A thorough discussion on why injuries can’t always be prevented but can potentially be reduced.
- Insights into the recent Tyrese Haliburton Achilles injury and its complex contributing factors.
- The role of training, load management, and mileage in injury risk for athletes.
- Coach Boyle’s personal experiences coaching athletes through injuries and reframing responsibility.
- A candid talk about steroid use among middle and high school athletes, and how the fitness industry can address it.
- Exploring conditioning standards and the importance of fairness with weight-class-based programming.
- The debate over focusing on athlete strengths vs. weaknesses and how to balance training for optimal performance.
**Unique Elements:**
Coach Boyle shares invaluable anecdotes and practical advice, offering a fresh perspective on training philosophies.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
10:42 - Business for Unicorns Fitness Business Powerplay
11:12 - Tyrese Halliburton- Injury Prevention vs. Injury Reduction
19:19 - Level Up Your Training
24:00 - Steroid Use in Youth Sports
25:55 - Drug Use in Sports
31:05 - Conditioning Tests Explained
43:26 - Strengths vs Weaknesses in Programming
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