Rdella Training : Bridging The Gaps In Strength Training, Peak Performance and Injury Prevention

In this episode, I'll share key technique tips to improve your performance and results with kettlebells. These tips are beneficial for beginners through advanced and will help to reinforce your skills and techniques. Kettlebell training offers a long list of strength and conditioning benefits, but it's important to use the tools properly to maximize results. I'll give you simple tips you can apply immediately in your training, so be sure to listen all the way through. As always, please take action with this information. If you enjoyed this episode, please help the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s easy to review the show and it’s greatly appreciated. TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN ITUNES, click here TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER, click here The Rdella Training Podcast is released every Wednesday with valuable training tips and great interviews. SHOW NOTES: For more information on Formulation 1, go to Formulation1.net. To find out if there is a StrongFirst instructor in your area, go to StrongFirst.com The kettlebell DVD mentioned was Kettlebells From the Ground Up. Here's the article mentioned on the Russian Swing vs American Swing. FEATURED SPONSOR: To get a free trial of great audio books, check out AudibleTrial.com/train. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join a strong and growing community of passionate fitness enthusiasts and subscribe below to get a ton of cool, free stuff! Subscribe below or go to RdellaTraining.com/join to get your FREE Report, Kettlebell Impact with 12 Powerful Kettlebell Workouts.

This week's episode features an awesome interview with Wil Fleming. Wil is a sports performance coach and co-owner of Force Fitness and Performance in Bloomington, Indiana. This is a valuable, rapid fire interview discussing how to improve athletic performance with Olympic weightlifting. Here's some of what you'll learn in this week's show: Why Wil thinks Olympic weightlifting is such a valuable training method for athletes, as well as the general population Ways that weightlifting translates to sports Hear about different styles of weightlifting to help determine what may be the best approach for you How he assesses movement prior to getting started with the barbell lifts Specific tips and tactics to maximize performance The difference between proficiency and mastery How quickly we can be proficient with Olympic weightlifting and the single most important factor His thoughts on high rep weightlifting Is Olympic weightlifting dangerous? - His thoughts The best way to get started And, much more great insight and knowledge from Wil. If you enjoyed this episode, please help the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s easy to review the show and it’s greatly appreciated. TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN ITUNES, click here TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER, click here The Rdella Training Podcast is released every Wednesday with valuable training tips and great interviews. SHOW NOTES: To find out more about Wil Fleming, check out WilFleming.com. Here are 2 of the books Wil mentioned in this week's interview. Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications by Marco Cardinale Power Training by Robert Dos Remedios FEATURED SPONSOR: To get a free trial of great audio books, check out AudibleTrial.com/train. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join a strong and growing community of passionate fitness enthusiasts and subscribe below to get a ton of cool, free stuff! Subscribe below or go to RdellaTraining.com/join to get your FREE Report, Kettlebell Impact with 12 Powerful Kettlebell Workouts.

In this week's episode, I openly share my own training mistakes and failures. These 7 things are the top reasons I failed to make progress for many years in my own training. Learn from my mistakes. Listen all the way through this important episode and learn how to accelerate your progress and avoid the pitfalls of exercise and nutrition. If you enjoyed this episode, please help the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s easy to review the show and it’s greatly appreciated. TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN ITUNES, click here TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER, click here The Rdella Training Podcast is released every Wednesday with valuable training tips and great interviews. FEATURED SPONSOR: To get a free trial of great audio books, check out AudibleTrial.com/train. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join a strong and growing community of passionate fitness enthusiasts and subscribe below to get a ton of cool, free stuff! Subscribe below or go to RdellaTraining.com/join to get your FREE Report, Kettlebell Impact with 12 Powerful Kettlebell Workouts.

Peak Performance coach and expert Dan Gonzalez joins me for this week's podcast episode to discuss the mindset in peak performance. Dan is the author of a best selling book called "The Art of Mental Training." In the book, Dan explains and teaches the important psychological skills required for peak performance and mental toughness. I'm honored to get Dan on the show to discuss his unique experiences in peak performance training where he has worked with top athletes, executives, pro-fighters, and many other professionals since 1988. Here's what you'll  learn in this week's show: Hear about Dan's "one of a kind" experiences in peak performance training What exactly is "mental training" and how we can apply these techniques What is the "ideal mental climate" and why it's important we have it The significance of the "quiet mind" Clearly understand the foundation of Peak Performance Hear about his influence from renowned Performance expert, Dr. Pete Siegel Learn the key elements of "success conditioning" The "critical 3" components for peak performance that we can easily apply Why "The Art of Mental Training" is a unique sports psychology book What you can do to get immediate results after listening to this interview If you enjoy this episode, please help the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s easy to review the show and it’s greatly appreciated. TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN ITUNES, click here TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER, click here As a reminder, a new episode is released every Wednesday with valuable training tips and great interviews. SHOW NOTES: To learn more about sports psychology and peak performance training, check out sportspsychologyhq.com. I highly recommend Dan's book The Art of Mental Training (it's about $10 on Amazon). FEATURED SPONSOR: To get a free trial of great audio books, check out AudibleTrial.com/train. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join a strong and growing community of passionate fitness enthusiasts and subscribe below to get a ton of cool, free stuff! Subscribe below or go to RdellaTraining.com/join to get your FREE Report, Kettlebell Impact with 12 Powerful Kettlebell Workouts.

Joe DeSena, the founder of Spartan Race, is the week's podcast guest. In this week's show, we take on the topics of mental strength and ultimate conditioning. You'll also hear about Joe's new book, Spartan Up. It was great to speak to Joe and hear about how he created Spartan Race and how this has grown into such a global brand. Joe's been an entrepreneur since the age of 8 and he has an impressive background in business and as an endurance athlete, which you'll hear about in this great interview. This is a "rapid fire" and content rich interview session. Here's what you'll learn about: How he got his start in endurance training What he learned during his attempt at 10,000 burpees How many burpees he recommends each day for most people How the Spartan Race has evolved The 3 levels of the Spartan Race 3 simple things he recommends to prepare for the Spartan Race Hear about "real world" success stories and how this event changed lives Should you consider competing in Spartan Race, even if you're a strength athlete? What is "obstacle immunity?" The deeper meaning behind the competition What's the 1st step to compete in an event? Hear about Joe's new book, Spartan Up! Hear his "call to action" after listening to this interview If you enjoy this episode, please help the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s easy to review the show and it’s greatly appreciated. TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN ITUNES, click here TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER, click here As a reminder, a new episode is released every Wednesday with valuable training tips and great interviews. SHOW NOTES: To learn everything about Spartan Race, go to SpartanRace.com And, be sure to check out Joe DeSena's new book, Spartan Up! FEATURED SPONSOR: To get a free trial of great audio books, check out AudibleTrial.com/train. If you enjoyed this week's show, please share it. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join a strong and growing community of passionate fitness enthusiasts and subscribe below to get a ton of cool, free stuff!

Jason Seib, author of Paleo Coach, is this week's podcast guest. He's a fellow podcaster as he co-hosts The Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcast with Sarah Fragoso. Jason has a "no nonsense" approach to strength training and nutrition, as you'll hear about in this week's show. He's an extremely passionate guy and he's got a ton great insight to share with us in this episode. Here's some of what you learn in this weeks's show: The 2 most important exercise factors for fat loss His unconventional approach to strength training His primary goals with exercise and why this works What's wrong with the "mainstream fitness" approach? The truth about the "you eat to much and move too little" message Why proper "movement patterns" are essential is exercise success Why exercise education is the key for all of us How he discovered Paleo and why he doesn't like the word "diet" What exactly is Paleo, the simple explanation Hear about the body of evidence in ancestral health and nutrition Who he listens to in the Paleo sphere... A critical component in the Fat Loss equation that's often missed Learn about his book, The Paleo Coach and why this book is unique Why health and fitness results goes way beyond weight loss Hear the "cigarette analogy" - very powerful A simple stress management technique you can apply right now How he handles "Paleo skeptics" Does Paleo work for athletes and bodybuilders? His big actions after listening to this interview...(2 important things) If you enjoy this episode, please help the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s easy to review the show and it's greatly appreciated. TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN ITUNES, click here TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER, click here As a reminder, a new episode is released each Wednesday with valuable training tips and great interviews. SHOW NOTES: To find out more about Jason, go to EPLifeFit.com His book is The Paleo Coach He also mentioned a book called 8 Minute Mediation And, one of the apps he mentioned was called "Calm." Seminars - EverydayPaleo.com (to attend or book a workshop). FEATURED SPONSOR: To get a free trial of great audio books, check out AudibleTrial.com/train. Please share this episode. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join a strong and growing community of passionate fitness enthusiasts and subscribe below to get a ton of cool, free stuff!

Dr. Jim Afremow is a leading sports psychologist and author of a great new book titled, The Champion's Mind, How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive. In this week's podcast session, I spoke to Dr. Afremow to discuss his concepts on developing a championship mindset for peak performance. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode: Understand the mental game of sports and performance 2 common mistakes athletes make in mental training The simple key to your "big picture goal" Why he wrote The Champion's Mind and how he hopes it helps people How to overcome performance anxiety How to "feed the good wolf" His advice to instantly apply mental conditioning strategies The importance of visualization Specific advice on how to conquer the kettlebell snatch test Why breathing is so important for our mindset How to approach injuries with mindset training How to effectively use the book,  The Champion's Mind And, much more... If you enjoy this episode, please help the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s easy to review the show and it helps to build the podcast. TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN ITUNES, click here TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER, click here As a reminder, a new episode is released each Wednesday with valuable training tips and great interviews. SHOW NOTES: To find out more about Dr. Jim Afremow, go to GoldMedalMind.net. And, of course, grab your copy of the great book, The Champion's Mind. Here's the article we mentioned about my Powerlifting experience. FEATURED SPONSOR: To get a free trial of great audio books, check out AudibleTrial.com/train. Please share this episode. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join a strong and growing community of passionate fitness enthusiasts and subscribe below.

What is Functional Hypertrophy and why do we need it? In this week's show, I'll give you a basic introduction to this topic and explain what it is, why we need it, and how to train for it. I believe this is a really important training concept to understand and benefit from. It's important for athletes and non-athlets and I'll share with you how to use it to help maximize your physical performance and potential. Here's some of what you'll learn this week: What is Functional Hypertrophy (a.k.a. Myofibrillar or Sarcomere hypertrophy) How does this differ from Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy? How this will help our training and performance. What are the specific benefits? The importance of the Type II (fast twitch) muscle fiber How we can strategically train and target for Functional Hypertrophy And, much more related to strength, performance, and hypertrophy training If you enjoy this episode, please help the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s easy to review the show and it helps to build the podcast. TO SUBSCRIBE OR REVIEW THE SHOW IN ITUNES, click here TO SUBSCRIBE OR REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER, click here As a reminder, a new episode is released each Wednesday with valuable training tips and great interviews. SHOW NOTES: To get a free trial of great audio books, check out AudibleTrial.com/train. The book I recommended again was "The One Thing" by Gary Keller. The article I mentioned was How Strong is Strong Enough. If you got value from this episode, please share it. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join a strong and growing community of passionate fitness enthusiasts and subscribe below.

Kettlebell training versus graded treadmill exercise, which is more effective? There's a brand new published study that answers this question. In this week's episode I'll break down the new data and explain the practical applications. What does this really tell us? What can we learn from it? And, where did the study fall short? I'll answer these questions and more in this week's show. If you enjoy this episode, please help the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s easy to review the show and it helps to build the podcast. TO SUBSCRIBE OR REVIEW THE SHOW IN ITUNES, click here TO SUBSCRIBE OR REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER, click here As a reminder, a new episode is released each Wednesday with valuable training tips and amazing interviews. For your reference, the study is "Comparison of Two-Hand Kettlebell Exercise and Graded Treadmill Walking: Effectiveness as a Stimulus for Cardiorespiratory Fitness." If you liked this, please share it. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join a strong and growing community of passionate fitness enthusiasts and subscribe below.

Fat Loss is simple if we follow certain principles. When I was a competing in bodybuilding for 6 years, I had to shed body fat to compete successfully. Things have evolved since that time, but there are simple principles we need to understand and apply, if were going achieve the goal of fat loss. Keep in mind I said simple, I didn't say easy. In this week's show, I'll tell you the truth about fat loss. The truth is that fat loss is not easy, but we can have much greater success by understanding the simple principles behind it. I'll tell you about 7 key principles that will help you get better results and shed body fat the right way. Listen, learn, and apply these principles. We'll cover much more on this topic in future shows. If you enjoy this episode, please help the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s easy to review the show and it helps to build the podcast. TO SUBSCRIBE OR REVIEW THE SHOW IN ITUNES, click here TO SUBSCRIBE OR REVIEW THE SHOW IN STITCHER, click here As a reminder, a new episode is released each Wednesday with valuable training tips and amazing interviews. To see my review of the great nutrition book I mentioned, click here.  I HIGHLY recommend this book! And, please share this episode. Scott Iardella writes about proven strength training methods to optimize health and performance. Join a growing community of passionate fitness enthusiasts by subscribing below.

Andy Baker is this week's podcast guest. He's the co-author of the latest edition of Practical Programming. Andy is a strength coach, personal trainer, competitive powerlifter, and owner/operator of Kingwood Strength and Conditioning in Texas. He's also a tremendous source of knowledge in barbell training, as he co-authored the 3rd edition of Practical Programming, along with veteran barbell coach and expert, Mark Rippetoe of Starting Strength. I was honored to have a great chat with Andy discussing many topics in strength training. Here's some of what you'll learn in this week's episode: Why physical strength is so important Hear about an amazing 82 year old case study Strength for the endurance athlete? Learn the "horsepower" analogy His 2 preferred indicators for movement and mobility Is there a 'stigma' to barbell training? Why "less is more" Learn a key technique tip for the Squat and the Deadlift The #1 biggest mistake in barbell training The 2 barbell lifts you can SAFELY train alone How he partnered with Mark Rippetoe to write 'Practical Programming' What's new about the latest edition of the great book Specific program examples from 'Practical Programming' Why he loves the "Prowler" His big advice for you after listening to the interview And much more... If you enjoy this episode, please drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s very easy to review the show and it helps greatly to build the podcast. Click here to review and subscribe in iTunes. And, click here to review and subscribe in Stitcher. As a reminder, a new episode is released every Wednesday with valuable training tips and amazing interviews. SHOW NOTES. To learn more about Andy Baker, go to BakerStrengthCoaching.com. I highly recommend the 3rd Edition of Practical Programming. It's an essential book if you're serious about barbell training and it's great whether you're beginner or advanced. Please share this episode and apply the information you learn. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join the community here by subscribing below.

I'm really excited to have Geoff Neupert on this week's show to discuss two big topics, Original Strength and the power of Double Kettlebell Complexes. Geoff is an incredibly smart guy and shares his knowledge with specific tips to help us improve our movement, mobility, and strength. I guarantee you will learn something new in this jammed packed podcast session. Make sure to listen through the entire episode to learn as much possible and take action after listening. Geoff is a Master SFG Kettlebell Instructor, Author, and CEO of Original Strength, LLC. He's been involved in the industry for 20 years in various roles and is considered one of the top kettlebell authorities in the world. Here's some of what you'll learn in this week's show: Why we all need Original Strength How 'poor movement' effects everything else How much time it takes to "reset" Learn about Original Strength Performance Do we still need "corrective exercise?" Kettlebell complexes, better for fat loss or muscle building? The "dirty little secret" about complexes that Geoff reveals What we miss with the "high rep" complex How to safely increase your heart rate, without doing "cardio" The big mistake with the double kettlebell complex The foundational exercise for the double complex (not what you think) Our "inverted-V" debate... The most time efficient kettlebell complex What is Kettlebell Strong? What is "technique stacking" The easiest way to learn the double kettlebell snatch And much more... If you enjoy this episode, please drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s REALLY easy to review the show and it helps greatly to build the podcast. Click here to review and subscribe in iTunes. And, click here to review and subscribe in Stitcher. As a reminder, a new episode is released every Wednesday with valuable training tips and amazing interviews. SHOW NOTES: To learn more about Original Strength, click here. Be sure to grab the great book I've previously recommended, Original Strength. Now, whether you're intermediate or advanced, I fully recommend Geoff's Kettlebell Strong DVD and manual. I have it and it's awesome! Go to RdellaTraining.com/strong to get your copy now. To get more from Geoff, check out KettlebellSecrets.com or ChasingStrength.com. Hope you benefited from this interview and next week we'll dive into a different topic. I'll catch you then. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join his list by subscribing below.

Dr. Fred Hatfield, a.k.a. "Dr Squat" is this week's podcast guest. Dr. Hatfield is one of the true pioneers in the world of strength training and has incredible knowledge to share with us in this week's episode. His experience includes being a former standout gymnast, former competitive bodybuilder, elite weightlifter, and world class powerlifter where he had established his legendary 1014 pound squat, among other significant strength accomplishments. He has authored numerous books, articles, and is considered a renowned leader in strength and performance training. I encourage you to listen all the way through this comprehensive interview and consider what you can apply right now in your own training. His contributions to the industry are extraordinary and I was so incredibly honored to speak with him in this candid conversation to discuss a wide variety of training topics and learn from his extensive experience. Dr. Hatfield is a pioneer in strength and I'm excited to share this interview with you. Here's some of what you learn about in this week's show: He shares his personal experience with the legendary 1014 pound squat The most important thing he attributed to the this accomplishment Is is possible to integrate different styles of training and be successful? What he learned from Dr. Yuri Verkoshansky (Author of Supertraining) What exactly is Compensatory Acceleration Training (CAT) Learn specifically how he recommends we use CAT in our training to get strong What is the KING physical attribute in athletics (not what you think) The #1 most important factor to gain strength The truth about CrossFit, the good and the bad, according to Dr. Hatfield Considerations for the CrossFit athlete How he defines "fitness," one of most misunderstood words in the industry Is becoming a "fit individual" a realistic goal? Understand the different types of strength Can strength improve our health? What we need to know about Plyometric training His biggest advice to gain muscular hypertrophy His biggest training tip to gain pure strength What he thinks about kettlebells What his favorite training implements are And, much more insight and shared knowledge If you enjoyed this episode, please support the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s REALLY easy to review the show and it helps greatly to build the podcast. Click here to review and subscribe in iTunes. And, click here to review and subscribe in Stitcher. As a reminder, a new episode is released every Wednesday with valuable training tips and amazing interviews. SHOW NOTES: For more information on Dr. Fred Hatfield, go to DrSquat.com. To read more about the ABC training method, Part I, Part II, and Part III. BodyCraft software. To learn more about ISSA, click here. Please share this valuable episode. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join his list by subscribing below.

What exactly is nutrient timing and is it important for peak performance? That's the question I'll discuss in this week's episode. Keep in mind, this episode only serves as an introduction to this massive topic. Nutrient Timing (NT) is an often debated and important topic in health, fitness, and peak performance, but does it really matter? I'll give you a "top line" overview and tell you what many thought leaders have come to agreement on. Nutrient Timing is a really fascinating and ever-evolving area in performance nutrition, without question. Here's what you'll hear about in this week's session: What exactly is nutrient timing (NT) Proposed benefits of NT What are the key phases of NT The best ways to use these phases to increase performance Do we really have a "metabolic window?" Does timing really matter? How I use this and what's worked for me Who may benefit the most from NT and who may not... What does the science tell us right now? 4 STEPS you can use right now to determine what's best for you If you enjoyed this episode, please support the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s REALLY easy to review the show and it helps greatly to build the podcast. Click here to review and subscribe in iTunes. And, click here to review and subscribe in Stitcher. As a reminder, a new show is released every Wednesday with valuable training tips and amazing interviews. SHOW NOTES. Here's the book I mentioned on this week's show, click here. For a comprehensive article that was recently posted on Precision Nutrition, click here. And, if you want more information or resources on this topic, email me and I'm happy to help. Hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  Please share it. If you like the "science" and want to be on the cutting edge of performance training, stay tuned for an upcoming announcement. Subscribe below and you'll be the first to know about what's coming! Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join his list by subscribing below.

James Clear is this week's podcast guest. James is an entrepreneur, weightlifter, travel photographer, and a really brilliant guy who shares his great insights in this week's show. In this session, I was privileged to speak to James about his approach to strength training and we also discussed the important topic of developing new habits. One of the most important attributes that all successful people have in common is their success habits and James is a specialist in this topic. I can guarantee this will be  a great episode for you if you listen through and apply the information that James covers. Here's some of what you'll hear about in this session: How he got started in Olympic weightlifting What he thinks is so unique and beneficial about the Olympic lifts The hidden benefits of skill development Hear about his current training focus and what he's working on How he measures progress Effective training strategies for travel The most important 1st step in developing a new habit How to use reverse psychology to get what you want The key to "building a castle" (you have to hear this!) Principles he's applied in his life that have made a major difference Why some habits are easier to develop than others Why your environment is so crucial The significance of your "identity" in our habits And, much more... If you enjoyed this episode, please support the show and drop a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher. It’s REALLY easy and it helps greatly to build the show. Click here to review and subscribe in iTunes. And, click here to review and subscribe in Stitcher. As a reminder, a new show is released every Wednesday with valuable training tips and great interviews coming your way. SHOW NOTES. To connect with James Clear, check out JamesClear.com. Here are some of the resources mentioned in this week's show. The Power of Habit, Daily Rituals, and The Power of Less. And, as I mentioned, I have some new things and announcements coming, so stay tuned for what's ahead. Scott Iardella writes about strength training methods to optimize health and performance. If you enjoyed this article, join his list by subscribing below.