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  E31: Stop Blaming Your Ankle Mobility for Your Ugly Squats 14.09.2026 46мин

  This conversation details Nick going solo again — a podcast-numbers scare, a shout-out to the YouTube channel closing in on 1,000 subscribers, and a rant on the Instagram comment section "experts" who argue confidently about topics they don't train in. He uses that to break down why "stability" has become a buzzword — and where base of support, load, and skill actually do change how stable you are — plus where AI is genuinely useful for a coaching business (organizing your schedule, emails, and content ideas) and where it's a trap (writing your actual content for you).From there it's a full teaching segment built around real client questions: why a client who supposedly "lacks ankle mobility" almost never actually has an ankle problem, how bar position and center of mass change what it takes to hit squat depth, and how to progress or regress a Bulgarian split squat when someone can't stabilize on one leg. He closes with shin splints — why it's a load-management problem before it's ever a mobility one.https://www.instagram.com/nickridpath_/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCJoin the newsletter: https://www.unbranded-performance.com/newsletterPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E30: Quality Over Quantity 07.09.2026 44мин

  $85 bag of coffee beans, a bring-your-own-seatbelt gym rant, and why your posture probably isn't the problem you think it is.He opens with a London recap (Prescript seminar, a cursed British Airways flight, and what teaching a room full of students still teaches him) and a quick AI-in-coaching update after testing the new ChatGPT model. Then it's into the meat of the episode: a physics-class analogy (scalar vs. vector) for why training quality matters more than the numbers in your logbook, how to actually calibrate proximity to failure instead of just guessing, and why novice vs. high-effort-low-quality clients need completely different approaches.From there, Nick tears into a guy who brought his own seatbelt to strap into a seated hamstring curl — and uses it to explain why machines aren't "non-functional" and what internal stability actually means. He breaks down the torque physics behind the blood-pressure-cuff trend, calls out the "fragileista" corrective-exercise crowd that turns normal posture into a manufactured pathology, fact-checks a YouTube comment claiming you should always depress your scapula, and explains why "weak low traps / dominant upper traps" and classic upper-cross-syndrome framing oversimplify what's actually a motor-control and variability issue.No guest this week — just Nick, unscripted, working through a physics-class analogy and a full mailbag of coaching pet peeves.Timestamp markers~00:00 — Coffee snobbery, an $85 bag of beans, and why he's not sweating AI replacing coaches (yet)~07:09 — London/Prescript recap: a cursed flight and what teaching an L3 seminar still teaches him~11:05 — Scalar vs. vector: the physics analogy for why training quality beats chasing numbers~22:19 — The guy who brought his own seatbelt to the gym — and why isolation machines aren't the problem~28:10 — The "fragileista" PT trend, debunking a YouTube comment on scapular depression, and why upper cross syndrome oversimplifies posturehttps://www.instagram.com/nickridpath_/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E29: AI Hype, Glute-Tie-In Myths, and Free Weights vs. Machines: Solo Q&A 31.08.2026 49мин

  Back solo again, this time gearing up for a trip to London for a Prescript seminar. Opening with why he still travels to learn six years into his career, even as an experienced coach. From there it's rant, then Q&A: why he doesn't overthink how he sounds on the mic, why "get rich" marketing aimed at coaches misses the point, why postural assessments and the "glute-hamstring tie-in" are mostly pseudoscience, and where AI is actually useful in a coaching business (and where it very much isn't).Then it's into the mailbag: when to use free weights vs. cables vs. machines and why, how to fix poor lat engagement on hinge patterns, what day one with a new 50+, out-of-shape client should actually look like, the best cues and constraints for clients who struggle with rows and pulls, his favorite and least favorite parts of being a trainer, and simple, practical nutrition and meal-timing strategies for general population clients.If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on Spotify or wherever you listen, and share it with a friend — it helps a ton.https://www.instagram.com/nickridpath_/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E28: Dr. Dwayne Jackson on Gut Health, GLP-1s, and the Muscle-Building Myths That Won't Die 24.08.2026 1ч 14мин

  Nick sits down with Dr. Dwayne Jackson, a PhD in exercise physiology, former pro motocross racer, and former bodybuilder, for a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation. They start with Dwayne's path from pro motocross and Bombardier Sea-Doo racing into bodybuilding and academia, then get into why building muscle was never really about a big caloric surplus, how bodybuilding's drug culture has shifted since the 90s, and why open-class bodybuilders are getting sick at a higher rate than classic physique guys.From there it's a deep dive into coaching. They cover the #1 mistake trainers make with weight-loss clients (nutrient-poor, fiber-poor "macro dense" diets that wreck gut health), how driving calories too low blunts hunger and satiety hormones and triggers RED-S, and what "food noise" actually is neurologically. Dwayne breaks down what the research says about GLP-1 drugs (appetite, addiction pathways, comparisons to bariatric surgery) and the specific dietary groundwork coaches need before putting a client on one. They close on blood work most doctors don't order by default (ApoB, free T3, SHBG, hsCRP), fixing blood pressure through stress and movement rather than meds, what "good" gut health actually looks like, and why fiber and probiotic marketing hype is mostly noise.Dr. Dwayne Jackson holds a PhD in exercise physiology, is a former pro motocross racer and Sea-Doo world championship competitor, and has competed in bodybuilding since age 17. He teaches the Pre-Script nutrition and body composition course, has formulated supplements for multiple companies, and serves as resident doc on the IFBB PRO podcast.Timestamps:09:34 Why "surplus" is a myth: building muscle without a massive bulk21:43 The #1 mistake coaches make with weight-loss clients27:38 Food noise, GLP-1s, and the neuroscience of appetite38:49 The blood work your doctor probably isn't ordering49:51 Fixing blood pressure without meds: movement, stress, and the salt mythFollow Dr. Dwayne Jackson: https://www.instagram.com/drdnjackson/If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on Spotify or wherever you listen, and share it with a friend, it helps a ton.Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E27: Trading Mass for Athleticism with Will Carter 17.08.2026 55мин

  For 15 years, Will Carter built his identity around getting as big as possible. Now he's training for a half marathon.Nick sits down with Will Carter, owner of No Limits Fitness in Monroe, NC and a longtime natural bodybuilder, to talk about why he's stepping back from bodybuilding and shifting toward more athletic, general-fitness training. Will lays out the real reasons: he's likely near his genetic ceiling as the sport's top tier keeps getting bigger, and prep is starting to cost him time and energy with his kids that he's no longer willing to give up. They dig into what "athletic training" actually means beyond the buzzword, why bodybuilders and strength coaches both train from bias, and why chasing size stopped being worth it for him. Along the way: the natural bodybuilding transparency debate (Liver King gets named directly), how much genetics actually separates the enhanced from the gifted, gym owner chaos stories (yes, someone bit a pec deck pad), and a rundown of which gym equipment brands are worth the money.Timestamps:5:49 Gym owner chaos, people biting pec deck pads and breaking in after hours15:14 Keeping members happy vs doing what's actually right, the shirtless training policy19:11 Body dysmorphia and why Will is stepping back, sleep, family, and hitting his genetic ceiling26:46 What "athletic training" actually means41:14 Liver King, fake natties, and how much genetics really matters47:21 Rapid fire, best and worst gym equipment brandsFollow Will Carter: https://www.instagram.com/willcarternlf/If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on Spotify or wherever you listen, and share it with a friend, it helps a ton.Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E26: Stop Chasing Mobility — Get Strong Instead: Solo Q&A 10.08.2026 46мин

  This conversation details Nick going solo for the first time — no guest, no back-and-forth, just an hour of unfiltered opinions on where the industry gets movement wrong. He opens with a rant on the internet's obsession with peptide flexing before diving into corrective exercise, functional movement screening, and the mobility-as-fix-all trend that's taken over social media.From there it's a rapid-fire Q&A covering how to actually assess a client without a "dog and pony show," why tempo training matters more for learning than for hypertrophy, how to cue clients based on their learning style, and the difference between yielding and overcoming isometrics for training around pain. Nick also breaks down five rules every trainer should live by, why most "difficult clients" are a coaching problem in disguise, and shares the story of the worst training injury he's ever caused — to himself. Along the way, he recaps highlights from a recent trip to Kenya, including a bush plane landing interrupted by a wildebeest and a visit to a boxing charity in the Kibera slum.If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on Spotify or wherever you listen, and share it with a friend — it helps a ton.https://www.instagram.com/nickridpath_/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E25: Stop Mimicking Sports in the Weight Room with Steven Sahyoun 03.08.2026 1ч 14мин

  This conversation details the mechanics of bridging early-stage rehab to late-stage performance, building raw physical capacity for combat sports, and navigating modern industry trends. Steve breaks down the vital distinction between a medical diagnosis and a movement diagnosis, explaining why low-stimulus rehab inputs must eventually progress into high-stimulus tissue loading to drive true adaptation. We explore his "hardware vs. software" framework for strength and conditioning, detailing why coaches should focus on building a faster, more resilient "car" (hardware) rather than trying to mimic sports skills or teach punching mechanics in the weight room (software).Additionally, the discussion addresses the massive misconceptions surrounding fight camp programming and social media "knee bulletproofing" trends. Steve calls out low-load bodyweight drills marketed as full rehab solutions, explaining why they only serve as warm-ups for meaningful forces. We break down how to manage intensity versus volume during a fight camp taper, how to auto-regulate training around the chaos of combat sports, and why maintaining high-load eccentric strength is essential for prolonging tissue capacity in aging athletes.Chapters00:00 – Bali Traffic and Dubai Living, and Global Healthcare Systems10:38 – Medical vs. Movement Diagnoses: Bridging Rehab to Performance14:24 – Personal Injury History and SC Joint Dislocation Mechanics19:14 – Low-Stimulus Inputs vs. High-Stimulus Tissue Adaptation28:58 – Human Connection vs. AI in Modern Coaching39:42 – Combat Sports S&C: The Hardware vs. Software Framework49:25 – Stop Mimicking Sport: Exceeding Tissue Demands in the Gym01:00:13 – The "Best Exercises" Fallacy and Calling Out "Knee Bulletproofing" Trends01:05:38 – Fight Camp Programming: Managing Max Strength, Intensity, and VolumeFind Steven: https://www.instagram.com/coach_steven_sahyoun/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E24: The Truth About Sport Specificity with Kyle Rogers 28.07.2026 1ч 3мин

  This conversation details high-level pitching development, bridging the gap between skill coaching and strength & conditioning, and navigating modern baseball development trends. We discuss the unique business and development landscape of the MLB draft, NIL deals, and the massive skill gap between college and big-league baseball. Kyle Rogers leverages his background as a pitching coordinator and strength coach to break down how S&C should serve as a vessel for skill acquisition rather than an isolated pursuit, highlighting why generic weight room programming fails high-level throwers.Additionally, the discussion addresses common sport-specificity dogmas, debunking the anti-bench press and anti-dip narratives in baseball by looking at upper-body force output, lengthened pec capacity, and shoulder horizontal abduction correlations to velocity. We explore anatomical biases—such as trunk rotation versus flexion/extension preferences—and explain why adding force on top of movement dysfunction leads to breakdown on the field. Kyle explains the dangers of relying solely on quantitative force plate metrics over qualitative movement observation, and offers a nuanced take on youth sports specialization versus multi-sport participation based on individual athlete context.00:00 – MLB Draft Mechanics, NIL Deals, and Minor League Timelines08:48 – Bridging Pitching Skill Coaching with Strength & Conditioning14:20 – Misconceptions in Sport-Specific Training: Shapes vs. Skill Mimicry20:11 – Training Raw vs. High-Skill Athletes: Avoiding Force on Dysfunction28:37 – Categorizing Anatomical Biases and Pelvic Counter-Rotation37:04 – Quantitative Force Plates vs. Qualitative Movement Analysis44:12 – The Bench Press and Dip Argument for Pitchers55:53 – Youth Baseball, Multi-Sport Debates, and SpecializationFind Kyle: https://www.instagram.com/klrogers28/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E23: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Pregnancy and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | Dr Meghan Sak-Ocbina 20.07.2026 56мин

  This conversation details the intersection of clinical physical therapy with coaching, and the biomechanics of perinatal and postpartum training. We discuss why rushing into online coaching too early stunts professional development, emphasizing how in-person training allows coaches to accumulate critical movement data and refine cues exponentially faster than remote coaching. Dr. Meghan leverages her clinical background to explain why traditional physical therapy often fails to bridge the gap between acute rehab and performance, noting that many clinicians use low-stimulus methods because they lack personal training experience and struggle to apply progressive overload.Additionally, the discussion addresses the massive misconceptions surrounding pregnancy training and pelvic floor dysfunction. We break down how the shifting center of mass during pregnancy alters a client's posture toward extreme external rotation and a forward weight bias, and how to program anterior loads, core bracing, and strategic tempos to maintain hip internal rotation. We address common prenatal issues like SI joint discomfort and pubic symphysis pain, shifting the narrative away from passive, fear-based protocols like endless Kegels toward true rib cage-to-pelvis stacking. Finally, we explore why older adults need low-level plyometrics to counter generational gait shuffling and restore basic athletic longevity.00:00 – High-Achieving Parenting and Home Gym Realities04:11 – The Rushed Online Pivot vs. the Value of In-Person Reps15:55 – Why Traditional Physical Therapy Fails to Bridge the Gap23:25 – Longevity Frameworks: Why Older Clients Need Low-Level Plyometrics28:18 – Perinatal Biomechanics: Shifting Center of Mass and Postural Traps38:38 – Pelvic Floor Lies: Moving Beyond Endless Kegels47:15 – Postpartum Recovery: Restoring Movement Variability and Core Stacking55:11 – Closing Remarks and Perinatal Program OfferingsFind Meghan: https://www.instagram.com/megansak_ocbina/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E22: Stop Over-Complicating Your Programming with Veronica Zuccala 13.07.2026 1ч 6мин

  This conversation details high-level sports performance programming, neuroscience principles in the weight room, and navigating modern industry trends. We discuss the true definition of sport specificity, explaining how the weight room is meant to optimize how muscles pull on bones rather than mimicking sport skills under load. Veronica leverages her neuroscience background to break down the rise of "neuromuscular specialists" online, debunking low-stimulus balance gimmicks on foam pads in favor of heavy loading to maximize sensory inputs, manage dopamine pathways, and refine movement quality.Additionally, the discussion addresses the relationship between the nervous and muscular systems after injury, highlighting common flaws in ACL rehab and why coaches overlook crucial details like tissue graft types or the specific mechanism of injury. We explore weight room coordination deficits in martial arts athletes, tactical boundary constraints to correct foot pressure bottlenecks, and how to balance psychological placebo wins against physiological constraints with clients. Finally, Veronica details what new strength coaches consistently overthink and overlook, emphasizing room commandment and execution quality over overly complex programming.Chapters00:00 – Uber Eats Hacks and Steak Eating Competitions04:44 – Reverse-Engineering Sports Performance and Hurling Mechanics13:48 – Neuroscience in the Gym: Debunking "Neuro-Twitch" Specialists24:36 – Psychology vs. Physiology: Graded Exposure and Quick Wins34:05 – Martial Arts Weight Room Deficits and End-Range Durability41:56 – True Tissue Damage: Overcoming Flaws in ACL Rehab54:38 – Perfect Training Weeks and a 3-Step Foot Pressure Sequence01:01:11 – What New Coaches Overthink and OverlookFind Veronica: https://www.instagram.com/veronicazuccala/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E21: Beyond Hip Thrusts: The True S-Tier Glute Movements with Cory Hageman 06.07.2026 1ч 18мин

  This conversation details high-level glute mechanics and navigating common industry misconceptions. We discuss how anabolics frequently mask flawed lifting form in bodybuilding and why many trainers rely on high junk volume when coaching quality is low. Cory breaks down her personal shift away from heavy hip thrusts toward unilateral movements like B-stance RDLs and split squats to improve pelvic and hip stability , detailing why nervous system shaking is a neurological joint trust issue rather than physical failure.Additionally, the discussion addresses the flaws of popular female core trends like overhead plate marches , the mechanical difference between sucking in and true core bracing , and how chasing extreme stage posture can lock down the rib cage and freeze necessary thoracic rotation. Finally, Cory lists her Mount Rushmore of overrated glute exercises, highlighting the mechanical limitations of movements like reverse frog pumps, specific Smith machine variations, and unnecessary knee band loops.Chapters00:00 Basketball Passion and New York Experience06:10 Quality vs. Quantity in Training and Coaching29:01 Training for Glute Growth56:41 Core Training and Mobility for Bikini Competitors01:05:05 Assessment and Exercises for Scapular Stability01:10:50 Overrated Glute ExercisesFind Cory: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E20: Coaching Round Table with Brandon Schultze and Jorge de Hoyos 30.06.2026 1ч 7мин

  The conversation covers various topics including struggles with remote recording, life in Edmonton and Mexico City, weather and temperature comparisons, high school athletes and NIL deals, and athlete behavior and responsibility. The conversation delves into the impact of wearable devices, nutrition and training misconceptions, training approaches and misconceptions, the difference between training for sport and training for aesthetics, challenges in movement and stability, warm-up and activation strategies, and the love and hate for the fitness industry. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of the fitness industry, emphasizing the shift towards taking personal training as a serious career and the importance of continuous learning and skill development. It also addresses the dislike for overly complex training methods, criticism of business coaching, and the value of networking and personal growth.Chapters00:00 Struggles with Remote Recording08:05 Weather and Temperature Comparisons14:58 Athlete Behavior and Responsibility20:47 Training Approaches and Misconceptions26:11 Challenges in Movement and Stability33:59 Warm-Up and Activation Strategies40:37 The Fitness Industry: Love and Hate47:30 Business Coaching and Skill Development01:00:12 Embracing Failure and Continuous Improvement01:06:28 Closing Remarks and Podcast PromotionFind Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/Find Jorge: https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E19: How Real Culture Produces Elite Results with Kyle Mckee 22.06.2026 1ч 16мин

  This week, we sit down with Kyle McKee of Kodiak Barbell to map out the reality of transitioning from the brutal grind of in-person corporate gym hours to building a fully remote online coaching business. Kyle pulls back the curtain on his formative years training at the legendary Boss Barbell Club, detailing the savage intensity of monolift training, the "no skinny champions" philosophy, and what it truly looks like to give maximum effort under a bar. We also take a sharp knife to mainstream fitness dogmas, breaking down how to program for "broken" clients with zero time, the illusion of the two-hour morning routine, and why intermediate lifters completely bottleneck their progress with a toxic mix of raw ego and awful form.00:00 – Life update, new puppy, and the mustache backstory.04:33 – The realities of transitioning from the gym floor to fully online remote coaching.11:16 – Content creation: Ditching high-production traps for low-fluff phone videos.20:59 – The "Mount Rushmore of Instagram Stupidity" and managing internet trolls.23:56 – Training at Boss Barbell Club: The kilo room culture and monolift mechanics.33:09 – Eating for performance: "No Skinny Champions" and extreme bulking protocols.41:46 – Work ethic realities: Interning at YMP and lessons from the older generation.51:18 – Calling BS on overly complicated morning routines and arbitrary rituals.55:38 – Minimum Effective Dose: Programming for a client with only 60 minutes a week.01:09:56 – Rebuilding the intermediate powerlifter: Stripping back ego to fix terrible form.Find Kyle: https://www.instagram.com/_kylemckee/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E18: Situationally Appropriate Nutrition: Meeting Clients Where They Actually Are with Phil Smith 15.06.2026 1ч

  This conversation covers a wide range of coaching and physiology topics, beginning with a look at blending old-school lifting mentalities with new-school adaptations through a modified barbell circuit system designed to fill programming gaps. We explore the business side of coach-to-coach advisory sessions, emphasizing the "math teacher equivalency" of showing your work and why coaches must adopt a "feast mindset" by crediting their sources. The discussion also details the technical logistics of weight cutting for combat sports, outlining how precise dehydration thresholds impair cognitive performance and why nutrition directly dictates an athlete's psychological state and injury risk downstream. Finally, we break down actionable environmental controls for traveling clients, the biggest mistakes made when treating general population clients like athletes, and the cellular mechanics of balancing sodium with strategic potassium maxing.00:00 – Blending old-school grit with new-school training adaptation.00:56 – Programming an A/B barbell circuit to fill movement gaps.07:19 – Why clients must "show their work" (The Math Teacher Equivalency).09:32 – The "Situationally Appropriate" nutrition framework.21:03 – The technical logistics of cutting weight for combat sports.26:41 – How poor nutrition and mechanics trigger a psychological threat loop.35:43 – The biggest mistakes coaches make with general population clients.41:46 – Tactical nutrition and hydration hacks for traveling clients.54:23 – Cellular electrolyte mechanics and the reality of potassium maxing.57:34 – How to avoid playing "Nutritional Tetris" with daily food selection.Find Phil: https://www.instagram.com/altrd_hp/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E17: Stop Fragile Coaching: 10 Clinical Statements That Are Total BS with Dr. Jeremy Dinkin 08.06.2026 1ч 2мин

  The conversation covers topics related to chiropractic practice, patient care, marketing strategy, and the impact of mindset on recovery. It delves into the challenges of traditional insurance-based care, the importance of personalized treatment, and the role of social media in marketing. The conversation also explores the non-linear nature of recovery and the significance of a positive mindset in the healing process. The conversation delves into the impact of language and perception on pain management, the importance of addressing the root cause of pain, and the role of movement variability in pain relief. It also highlights the significance of individualized care and the detrimental effects of negative medical advice.Chapters00:00 Chiropractic Practice and Personalized Care11:26 Marketing Strategy and Social Media29:13 Non-Linear Recovery and Mindset Impact35:30 The Impact of Perception on Pain45:08 Individualized Care and Movement Variability52:09 The Detrimental Effects of Negative Medical AdviceFind Jeremy: https://www.instagram.com/rsm_athlete_doc/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E16: Why Range of Motion Is Overrated: What the Experts Get Wrong with Jonathan Warren 01.06.2026 1ч 16мин

  The conversation covers a wide range of practical training and coaching topics, including appraising gym equipment, the application of ECM training, and the direct relationship between rehab and performance training. The discussion also highlights the overrated nature of range of motion in training. We delve deep into individual movement assessments, specifically focusing on the wide vs. narrow ISA concept, emphasizing the need for coaches to solve actual movement problems rather than getting caught up in rigid categorization. The role of experience, intuition, and scientific knowledge is highlighted as essential for effective coaching, programming philosophy, and execution. Finally, the discussion addresses the challenges of transitioning in-person clients to online training, and the concept of biotensegrity and its relevance to body mechanics.Chapters00:00 Overrated Gym Equipment14:58 Dance and Body Awareness20:11 High School S&C25:40 Understanding Movement Assessment46:36 The Art and Science of Coaching54:01 Programming Philosophy and Execution01:06:22 Biotensegrity and Body MechanicsFind Jonathan: https://www.instagram.com/jwarrenfit/Support the show:Online Coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callAdvisory Services for Coaches: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E15: The Specialization Illusion: Moving Trainees to the Next Level with Jeremiah Bair 25.05.2026 1ч 14мин

  The conversation covers the importance of training basics, the role of metabolic flexibility in fat loss and muscle gain, the transition from fat loss to muscle gain, and the adjustment of caloric intake and training volume based on individual performance and goals. The conversation delves into the evolution of training principles and methods, the impact of pivotal moments in coaching careers, the changing perspectives on training volume and methods, the role of super sets in training, the influence of industry experts, and the experience of working in different gym environments. Throughout the discussion, the importance of learning from industry experts and surrounding oneself with knowledgeable individuals is emphasized.Chapters00:00 Podcast Setup Woes08:00 Content Creation Strategies24:21 Training Basics and Specialized Exercises35:43 Transitioning from Fat Loss to Muscle Gain41:49 Caloric Intake and Training Volume52:37 Training Principles and Research58:44 The Impact of Pivotal Moments in Coaching Careers01:05:34 The Role of Super Sets in Training01:11:13 The Experience of Working in Different Gym EnvironmentsFind Jeremiah: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahbair/Support the show:Online coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCAdvisory services for coaches who want to level up their skillset and service: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCPre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E14: The Realities of Modern Coaching with Dom Kuza 18.05.2026 1ч 6мин

  Online fitness has largely turned into a high-ticket sales job, prioritizing business scalability and revenue over refining the actual craft of coaching. In this episode, Dominic Kuza M.S. (co-founder of Blueprint) joins us to deliver a much-needed reality check on modern coaching, highlighting why professional authority must be built entirely on coaching skill rather than social media virality or Stripe screenshots . We break down the communication skills and deep hands-on experience required to successfully build a sustainable remote business .We dive straight into what bodybuilders get wrong with their training, specifically pointing out how an absolute lack of joint variability and structural end-ranges leaves athletes chronically banged up. Dom exposes the "top-set fallacy," explaining why low-volume, high-intensity protocols ruin progression for lower-skill lifters who desperately need volume and frequency to master baseline movement mechanics . We also map out the exact logic behind training around competition prep, outlining why your exercise selection should remain highly consistent in a deficit rather than shifting to a frantic new split . Dom details how to intelligently transition from heavy free weights to machines or cables late in prep to mitigate mounting fatigue, reduce warm-up barriers, and protect dry joints when your injury risk spikes . Finally, we cover the essential step rules for body re-composition, illustrating why dropping a complex lifting program on a lifestyle client logging a baseline of 2,000 steps a day is entirely counterproductive when a coach should be fixing dietary compliance and clearing gym anxiety first .Chapters:00:00 — The Online Sales Trap & Earning In-Person Floor Reps11:18 — Joint Rigidity: The Execution Variables Bodybuilders Ignore21:08 — Protocol Pitfalls: Volume, Auto-Regulation, and the Top-Set Fallacy38:42 — Prep Strategies: Managing Neurological Fatigue & Machine Transitions56:11 — Step Rules, Re-Comp Nutrition, and Building Baseline Habits Firsthttps://www.instagram.com/domkuza/Support the show:Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callOnline coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCAdvisory services for coaches who want to level up their skillset and service: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E13: Data Rich, Decision Poor: Navigating High Level S&C with Danny Foley 11.05.2026 1ч 6мин

  We have more sports science data than ever, yet injury rates continue to climb . Danny Foley (Rude Rock Strength) joins the show to discuss why most high-performance settings are currently "data rich but decision poor". We cut through the noise of expensive tech to talk about the reality of coaching in elite organizations, the ego-check required to grow, and why self-reflection in adversity is paramount for professional evolution. This conversation is a tactical look at building a career in the private sector.Chapters:00:00 — Networking, Arrogance, and the "Sack of Shit" Year21:53 — Performance Therapy: Table to Track Origins50:11 — The Injury Hierarchy and the Crisis of Specialization01:02:38 — Return to Play: Landmarks over Timelines01:05:37 — Data Rich, Decision Poor: Mastering Force PlatesFollow Danny on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/danmode_ruderock/Support the show:Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callOnline coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCAdvisory services for coaches who want to level up their skillset and service: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)
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  E12: Programming vs. Reality: Why You Can’t Out-Program Shitty Form and Laziness with Stu Locke 04.05.2026 1ч 1мин

  Stu Locke joins the show to call out the technical incompetence and sheer laziness currently plaguing the powerlifting community . We discuss the viability of intra-session gummy eating contrasted with the need for a strong aerobic base and high work capacity to thrive in any sport . We revisit the industrial-strength bulking protocols of college football—saturating the system with thousands of calories of bagels and mall Chinese food—and why surviving the Oklahoma Drill remains the only real litmus test for whether a client has the mental calluses to succeed . Stu breaks down why no "secret program" will ever fix your shitty form or lack of effort , why AI is a multiplicative tool for your brain rather than a replacement for it , and explains how the universal Training is Training hierarchy applies to any session that isn't just performative nonsense .Timestamps:03:47 – Filtering old-school S&C through a modern rehab lens.09:17 – The math of muscle glycogen: Why you don't need gummies to bench .11:57 – Why the length of a workout is usually determined by laziness.18:39 – The "bagel and mall Chinese food" protocol for gaining 30lbs .23:37 – Why the Oklahoma Drill is the ultimate success litmus test.25:15 – How AI is actually improving the bottom tier of powerlifting programming .32:08 – Why aerobic capacity is the foundation for chronic workload recovery .40:04 – Why Stu eliminated the deadlift to get his speed back .46:36 – Training is Training: The universal session template .48:19 – Why powerlifters hunt for "secret programs" to hide bad technique .51:47 – Managing posterior chain fatigue and the interference effect .1:02:30 – The psychology of gruesome injuries and accepting your circumstances .Follow Stu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stu_kodiakbarbell/https://kodiakbarbell.com/Pre-Script Level 1 Questions: https://calendly.com/nridpath-pre-script/pre-script-advisor-callOnline coaching: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCAdvisory services for coaches who want to level up their skillset and service: https://w1c6llku20e.typeform.com/to/NDrtbAgCSpoken Nutrition (15% Off): https://spokennutrition.com/NICKRIDPATH_ (Use Code: NICKRIDPATH_)