The Robbie Bourke Podcast

Episode 66: Interview with James Fitzgerald

This episodes guest is James Fitzgerald of OPEX (formerly OPT).James has 20+ years of experience and service as a strength coach/technician, tireless practice on refining energy system work, nutritional and lifestyle balancing techniques.James was also the first man to win the Crossfit games in 2007.On this episode James and I discuss:- James background and influences- James Training philosophy- Program Design- OPEX cert- Advice to all people - You will like what James has to say! I did!- Much MoreHope you enjoy it.Stay Strong,RBHelp Support the Show!!To get almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to - Upmentorship.com 

Episode 65: Interview with Greg Everett

This episodes guest is Greg Everett.Greg is the owner and head coach at Catalyst Athletics. Greg has authored a number of books, is the editor of the Performance Menu journal, and recently released a documentary " American Weightlifting".Greg is a renowned Olympic Lifting expert and someone I have been wanting to get onto the podcast for a long time.On this show Greg and I discuss:- Background and Influences as always!- Greg's training philosophy- Program design and periodization for Olympic lifting- Assistance work for Olympic lifting- Olympic Lifting for beginners- Greg's Documentary - "American Weightlifting"- Biggest things Greg has learned so far in his career- Advice to all coaches- Much MoreHope you enjoy it!Stay Strong,RBHelp Support the Show!!To get almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to - Upmentorship.com 

Episode 64: Interview with Rob Panariello

This episodes guest is Rob Panariello.Rob is a strength and conditioning coach and physical therapist who is the founding partner and Chief Clinical Officer at Professional Physical Therapy which is situated in multiple location throughout New York, USA.Rob has more than 30 years of experience in the related fields of Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and the Performance Training of Athletes. His experience includes the study of the Science of Strength and Conditioning of weightlifters and various sport athletes in Bulgaria, the former Soviet Union, and former East Germany. He previously held the positions of Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at St. John’s University of New York (1986-1995), the World League of American Football NY/NJ Knights (1991), and the WUSA NY POWER Women’s Professional Soccer League (2001-2002). He continues to rehabilitate, athletic performance train, as well as serve as a consultant to many NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Collegiate and University teams, coaches, and players.On this episode Rob and I discussed:- Rob's background and influences- Problems that Rob see's with both the training and rehabilitation professions- Rob's training and rehabilitation philosophies- Rob's take on Olympic lifting for athletic development- Rob's discusses his programming system - A MUST LISTEN!- Rob's talks about the biggest things that he has learned over his career so far- Rob's Advice to all coaches- Much More!Hope you enjoy the show!Stay Strong,RBHelp Support the Show!!To get almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to - Upmentorship.com 

Episode 63: Interview with Dr. Quinn Henoch

This episodes guest is Dr. Quinn Henoch from Darkside Strength and Juggernaut Training Systems.Quinn is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Strength and Conditioning Coach based in Kentucky, USA.On this episode Quinn and I discussed:- Quinn's background and influences- Problems that Quinn see's within both the training and rehabilitation fields- Quinn's training and rehabilitation philosophies- Quinn discusses his thoughts on the "knees out" cue that has been a debated topic over the past year within the training sphere- The biggest thing Quinn has learned so far in his career- And much moreHope you enjoy it!Stay Strong,RBHelp Support the Show!!To get almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to - Upmentorship.com Additional Show Notes:For Training and Rehabilitation - Click HereConnect with Quinn:Instagram: @qhenochTwitter: @DrQuinnHenochPT & @DSStrengthYoutube: Quinn Henoch & Darkside Strength

Episode 62: Interview with Christian Thibaudeau

This episodes guest is Christian Thibaudeau.Christian is a world renowned expert in all things strength training.Christian is most popular for his extensive articles on T-Nation, and also for the books that he has so far author on advanced training methods for size, strength, and power development.On this episode Christian and I discuss:- Christians background and influences- Problems that Christian see's within the training profession- Christians thoughts on how to optimally develop size, strength and power- Cluster, wave, and racket rep schemes for eliciting certain training adaptations- Christian explains the difference between the Bulgarian, Russian, and Chinese weightlifting systems- Christians thought on Crossfit- And much MoreHope you guys enjoy it.Stay Strong,RBHelp Support the Show!!To get almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to - Upmentorship.com 

Episode 61: Interview with Kevin Larrabee

This episodes guest is Kevin Larrabee for the the Fitcast and Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC).Kevin is the head if educational at MBSC.On this show Kevin and I discuss:- The recently established Functional Certified Strength Coach Cert (FCSC) and its upcoming date in Dublin in Feb 2015- Body By Boyle online- MBSC Thrive- Kevin's Background- Kevin's Influences- Biggest things Kevin has learned over the past few years- Kevin's advice to all coachesHope you guys really enjoy the show.Stay Strong,RB Help Support the Show!!To get almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to - Upmentorship.com 

Episode 60: Interview with Joe Bonyai

This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning Coach Joe Bonyai.Joe is the head Strengh and Conditioning coach at Empower in New York, USA.On this episode Joe and I discussed:- Joe's Background- Joe's Influence- Joe's take on Olympic Lifting for athletic development - Joe's Training Philosophy- Joe's take on adapting Cal Dietz Triphasic Training Principles to train help train his (Joe's) athletes- Advice to all coaches.This was a really great show, hope you guys really enjoy it!Stay Strong.RBPs. Help Support the Show!!To get almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to - Upmentorship.com 

Episode 59: Ultimate Performance Seminar Series

This episodes guest is yours truly!Danny Lennon from Sigma Nutrition generously came onto the show to host this episode to allow me to talk all about my first educational product - The "Ultimate Performance Seminar Series".What we discuss in this episode is what you guys well get when you purchase this product.You will get almost 20 hours of online world class strength & conditioning/ physical preparation information covering:- The Functional Movement Screen - Functional Movement Screen Corrective Strategies- Performance Testing- Warm Up Protocols- Explosive & Elastic Jumps. Hops, Bounds, Throws- Linear Speed Development- Multi-Directional Speed Development- Heart Rate VariabilityTo get INSTANT ACCESS CLICK HERE! Hope you enjoy the show,Stay Strong,RB