23 Dec Introduction To Strength Stacking
(#152) In this week's show I wanted to give a few important updates about the release of my NEW book - The Edge of Strength. It's been a bit hectic since the release of the book, so I wanted to share some key updates and let you know what's going. I also thought I'd dive deeper into the book and discuss the importance of these 3 chapters:
15 Dec The Edge of Strength
(#151) The Edge of Strength is finally here. This episode (#151) is totally different from any show I've ever done. In this special episode, I'll explain all about my NEW book and why I had to write it. I'll share the entire story, including the struggles to complete the...
09 Dec Danny Matta – The 3 Most Common Mobility Issues And Fixes
(#150) Danny Matta, physical therapist and strength coach, joins me this week for a podcast milestone - the 150th episode. It's hard to believe The Rdella Training Podcast is 150 episodes STRONG and I'm excited to share another great interview with you this week. Dr. Danny Matta is a coach, physical therapist, educator and founder of Athletes’ Potential. He is also one of only 8 instructors in the world for the MobilityWod group, founded by Dr. Kelly Starrett. Danny is a great guy and has a no-nonsense approach, which you'll hear about in this insightful interview. Here's some of what you'll learn this week:
02 Dec Training Challenges, New Resources, And Valuable Insights
(#149) In this week's episode, I'll discuss some interesting training challenges to consider, great new resources, and key insights. I also announce the 3 winners of the book give-away contest and also give you a quick update about my own new book - The Edge of Strength (which is less than 2 weeks away). This is a short episode, but has key takeaways about training and valuable insights - not to be missed. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please drop in a quick review in iTunes or Stitcher.
29 Nov The Overhead Press – Is It Bad For The Shoulders?
Is the overhead press bad for the shoulders? That's a common question and often a very debated one. Should you avoid this exercise? And, what are the benefits versus the risk? I’ll give you my perspective, as both a strength athlete and former PT (physical therapist). I'll tell you why I love this exercise, but it may not be right for you. I’ll talk about pressing in the context of using a barbell, which can be viewed as the most demanding on the shoulders.
25 Nov Ray Toulany – Lessons From Super Strength
(#148) Ray Toulany, host of The Super Strength Show, joins me this week to discuss his story and approach to strength and performance. Ray is passionate about physical culture and he shared many great insights in this episode. This is a rare opportunity to learn from Ray and hear about his own journey into training and performance in a "no-nonsense" interview. Here's what you'll hear about in this week's episode: