Adult Group Program Design: The MBSC Model with Jess Tollman

Ever wondered how to design effective group training programs for adults that actually get results while keeping everyone safe? In this episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, host Anthony Renna sits down with Jess Tollman from Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning to pull back the curtain on the MBSC model for adult fitness. Whether you are a trainer, coach, or gym owner, this deep dive provides a blueprint for managing the unique challenges of the general population.Brought to you by PerformBetter.com Head over to their website to get 15% and half off shipping on Competition and Gravity KBs . Be sure to save the dates for the upcoming Functional Training Summits in Chicago, Long Beach, and ProvidenceCheck out the “Bring a Friend for Free” deal at www.PerformBetter.comJess explains why programming for adults is often more complex than training elite athletes. You will learn about the results of a massive survey of over 350 clients that reveals what truly keeps people coming back to the gym: it is less about the beach body and more about longevity, injury prevention, and community. The conversation covers how to organize a full year of training into repeatable blocks and why the same but different approach is the key to long term retention.You will also get a masterclass in exercise categorization. Jess breaks down how to use ground based assessments and standing screens to evaluate new clients in real time without disrupting the flow of a group class. From interval conditioning strategies to experimenting with new landmine variations, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can implement in your facility today.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro and Perform Better Special Offers3:15 Introducing Jess Tollman and the MBSC Method6:45 Why Adult Programming is a Unique Challenge11:30 Survey Results: What Adult Clients Really Want16:00 Learning to Speak Client for Better Buy-In20:15 Structuring the Training Year into 12-Week Blocks25:30 The Concept of Same But Different Progressions29:45 Core Principles: Simple, Smart, and Safe34:00 Using the Big Four and Core Framework39:15 Flexibility and Lateralization for Injured Clients43:45 Empowering Clients to Own Their Progressions47:30 Ground-Based Assessments: Floor Slides and Leg Lowers52:15 Standing Screens: Cat Cow and Ankle Mobility56:45 Pattern Practice: Squat and Lunge Assessments1:01:30 Conditioning for Adults: Why Intervals Rule1:06:00 New Exercise Innovations at MBSC1:10:00 MBSC.tv Monthly Program Reviews and ClosingIf you found these insights helpful, make sure to subscribe for more expert coaching content. Head over to MBSC.tv to start your free trial and access full programming templates today!Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom?Here are some FREE biz-building resources from our friends at Business for Unicorns (https://businessforunicorns.com):Get the Little Book of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE-https://go.businessforunicorns.com/gym-marketing-bookBook a free 10-minute intro call HEREhttps://go.businessforunicorns.com/brainstormFollow BFU on Instagram HEREhttps://www.instagram.com/businessforunicorns/Subscribe to Mark Fisher’s channel on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/markfisherhumanbeing