Boyle, a top strength and conditioning coach, joins ATN’s new podcast to discuss the evolution of “functional training” and what it means for the industry moving forward

In this episode of the “Master Knowledge Series” podcast, host Eric Malzone is joined by Mike Boyle, the owner of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, author of “New Functional Training for Sports” and a coach to numerous pro athletes. 

A mainstay in the Boston sports scene, Boyle discusses his extensive journey in the strength and conditioning field, including the evolution of “functional training” and its significance in sports performance and the general fitness industry. Boyle and Malzone delve into various aspects of functional training, such as its controversial ties to the rise of CrossFit culture and how fitness coaches can program functional training in a practical way for their clients. They also touch on the future of fitness coaching amid changing trends and technological advancements.

Watch this episode of the “Master Knowledge Series” for takeaways on:

  • The history of functional training and its ties to sports performance 
  • How to create a functional training routine for athletes and everyday people
  • Why the commercial gym industry is embracing functional training 

Key Talking Points:

  • (0:00 – 4:11) Mike Boyle’s journey in strength and conditioning
  • (4:11 – 12:17) Defining “functional training”
  • (12:17 – 20:12) CrossFit’s impact on functional training
  • (20:12 – 25:54) Creating a functional training routine
  • (25:54 – 28:57) Designing functional training spaces
  • (28:57 – 32:05) The evolution of training philosophies
  • (32:05 –  36:07) The future of the coaching industry
  • (36:07 – 44:56) Implementing technology in functional training contexts
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