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Tim Riley hosts Clifton Harski on Coach 'Em Up to break down fitness industry tribalism and the blind spots of different training methodologies. Clifton shares his journey from skinny basketball player to respected fitness educator, working with brands like Kettle Athletics and Animal Flow while running certifications nationwide.

They dive deep into why different fitness tribes (bodybuilders, kettlebell enthusiasts, sports performance coaches) fail to see beyond their own training philosophies, and how to connect the consistent themes across various approaches. Clifton offers practical wisdom for new trainers and challenges the "one way only" mentality plaguing the industry.

Go check out Alan! @AlanThrall @untamedstrength

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Alan Thrall, owner of Untamed Strength Gym, joins Coach 'Em Up to share his journey from Marine Corps to successful gym owner and content creator. Allan reveals how his viral "How to Squat" video launched his YouTube career, his approach to authentic content creation, and the evolution of his training philosophy.

Allan discusses his marketing struggles before YouTube success, the importance of targeting the right audience for your business, and how fatherhood shifted his priorities from being the "big, strong lifter" to focusing on functionality and authenticity. He provides invaluable advice for aspiring gym owners: start small, use your own money, and go into business alone.

This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for fitness entrepreneurs and anyone looking to stay true to themselves in their professional journey.

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In this episode of the Coach 'Em Up Podcast, Tim Riley sits down with Alex Effer, an exercise physiologist from Toronto, to discuss biomechanics, training methodologies, and the art of coaching. Alex shares his journey from T-Nation enthusiast to respected exercise physiologist, revealing how mentorship shaped his pragmatic approach to training. They explore the intersection of rehabilitation and performance training, the importance of understanding joint positions and their impact on muscle function, and how individual body structures affect movement patterns.

Alex breaks down his systematic approach to movement assessment, starting with center of mass and working down to specific joint mechanics. He emphasizes the value of focused learning over information overload and shares practical applications that coaches can implement immediately. This conversation bridges the gap between clinical rehabilitation and performance coaching, offering valuable insights for practitioners across the spectrum.

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