In the Trenches with Mike Boyle

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.comHead 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 ProvidenceCheck out the “Bring a Friend for Free” deal at www.PerformBetter.comThis 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 executing your vision, these systems will help you course-correct and build a better culture.Coach Mike Boyle discusses the recent backlash from his viral clips and the difference between training for likes versus training for results. We explore the technical side of force plates, the reality of injuries in powerlifting, and why single-leg training remains a superior choice for long-term health. Coach Boyle shares personal stories from his early career, including the mistakes he made as a business owner and how he navigated the cliffs and fog of the industry to build MBSC into what it is today. Whether you are a personal trainer, a gym owner, or a strength coach, this episode provides the context you need to train smarter and safer.Chapters0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview2:30 Perform Better Education and Events5:00 Business for Unicorns: Improving Staff Performance8:15 The Importance of Regular One-on-Ones11:00 Auditing Your Training Standards14:00 Creating a Culture of Staff Development17:30 Coach Boyle on Internet Culture and Education21:00 Force vs Load: The Science of Impact24:30 Understanding Survivorship Bias in Fitness28:00 Lessons from Coach Boyle’s Powerlifting Days31:30 Single Leg Training: Balance and Assistance34:45 Scaling Training for Different Audiences37:15 Navigating the Cliff: Business Lessons and GrowthIf you found these insights helpful, make sure to subscribe for more deep dives into the fitness industry! Check out the resources mentioned at StrengthCoach.com and PerformBetter.com to take your coaching to the next level.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