Alwyn Cosgrove is a world-renowned fat loss expert, author and business owner, turned business mentor, based in LA. In this episode, we dive into many topics, including his background in martial arts, fat loss, and his experience programming for many athletes.
We close with business advice for gym owners during these unprecedented times.We also have a discount for podcast listeners who want to get certified in the FMS system,
Episode Notes:
- 02:10 Gray Cooks published books
- 03:13 Referencing: The Future of Exercise Program Design Lecture
- 03:45 Alwyns secrets for young trainers and exercise knowledge paralyzation
- 04:58 Very first West coast FMS seminar
- 06:45 Who and what has influenced Alwyn?
- 07:34 His UFC analogy and martial arts background
- 09:11 His evolution as a trainer
- 12:30 Training an American Ninja Warrior compeitior
- 13:50 LB "Fundamental philopsophy for trainers
- 14:47 Selective ignorance
- 18:07 Alwyn's fighting background in competitive martial arts
- 19:40 How martial arts showed him how important movement is, even over strength.
- 21:16 What drives Alywn?
- 22:21 Fear of failure that can drive someone to sucess
- 24:09 Psychological aspect of training: intellectual restlessness
- 29:09 Gym intimidation
- 30:42Movement restictions are often a jam in the metabolics
- 31:00 Metabolic load topic
- 35:44 Fat Loss not weight loss
- 39:02 Global approach to strength training and fat loss
- 41:57 Postures and patterns
- 45:38 Disecting exercise terminology
- 50:03Programming and hormones
- 52:46 Gym design, functionality and program design
- 57:19 Senior strength training
- 59:54 Business model and training philosophy
- 01:06:59 Transitioning from 1:1 fitness model
- 01:08:42 Technology advancements in training that elevates client results
- 01:09:43 Treating all clients like athletes
- 01:10:41 Unnecessary dependance
- 01:14:48 Future of the industry
- 01:17:00 Advise for gym owners
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