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Mike Boyle on Getting Fast & Getting Strong- How Hard Can It Be?

Mike Boyle on Getting Fast & Getting Strong- How Hard Can It Be?1 Aug43 min

<p>Is getting your athletes stronger and faster as simple as so many coaches and trainers on the internet make it seem? <strong>Coach Mike Boyle</strong> joins us to pull back the curtain on the realities of elite performance training and why progress eventually hits a wall. Discover why the secret to speed might not be found in the weight room alone.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>BROUGHT TO YOU BY PERFORMBETTER.COM </strong></p><p>Check out the <strong>HUGE Summer Sale </strong>at Perform Better- Up to 50% off select items!!</p><p>Also, the last of the<strong> Functional Training Summits</strong> is coming up in Providence Aug 20-22</p><p><strong>Bring your whole team for $849 or “Bring a Friend for Free” deal at </strong><a href="https://www.PerformBetter.com"><strong>https://www.PerformBetter.com </strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>In <strong>Episode 448 of the Strength Coach Podcast</strong>, host <strong>Anthony Renna</strong> sits down with legendary coach <strong>Mike Boyle</strong> to revisit the evolution of his speed and strength philosophies. They dive deep into the concept of latent development and why athletes often see massive gains in their early years only to struggle for every inch and millisecond later on. <strong>Coach Boyle </strong>shares personal insights from training his own son and college athletes, highlighting the difference between high responders and those who have to claw for every bit of progress.</p><p><br></p><p>We also explore the relationship between relative strength and top-end speed, questioning the long-held belief that a bigger squat always equals a faster sprint. The conversation covers the importance of unilateral training, the role of neural efficiency, and the harsh reality of injury reduction in competitive sports. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, <strong>Mark Fisher </strong>from <strong>Business for Unicorns</strong> joins us to share a powerful tip on using client names to drive retention and build a community where every member feels seen.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key topics covered in this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>-The myth of linear athletic progression</p><p>-Why some athletes respond better to training than others</p><p>-The impact of unilateral strength on performance</p><p>-Real talk on injury reduction vs prevention</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to build a fitness business that creates more income, impact, and freedom?</strong><br>Here are some FREE biz-building resources from our friends at <strong>Business f