Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Episode 3 - Minimal Effective Dose and How To Find Your Niche
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Show Notes
Today's Discussion Points:
1). What is the idea of "minimum effective dose" in training and how does it apply to general population clients and athletes?
More is not better, better is better
“Train race horses, not work horses” - Tony Holler
Play the long game
Charlie Francis Training Systems
Minimal Effective Dose
Kevin’s Minimal Effective Dose Slides @ 21:00 minutes & references
How Strong is Strong Enough
2). How can I find my niche in strength and conditioning and become the "go-to" professional with a specific population."
Your niche finds you
Crush it by Gary V
Range by David Epstein
Learning to Speak Coach
Book Club recommendation:
Kevin:
I Will Teach You to be Rich by Seth Ramit
Brendon:
Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden
What's coming up next?
CFSC Level 1 in Chicago Feb 20th w/ Strength Faction - CFSC Level 1 Certification | February 20th, 2022 - Niles, IL
CFSC Los Gatos Feb. 27th - CFSC Level 1 Certification | February 27th, 2022 - Los Altos, CA
MBSC winter seminar eventbrite.com/e/2022-mbsc-winter-seminar-featuring-les-spellman-and-nicole-rodriguez-tickets-204511438217
References:
Trappe S, Williamson D, Godard M. Maintenance of whole muscle strength and size following resistance training in older men. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2002 Apr;57(4):B138-43. doi: 10.1093/gerona/57.4.b138. PMID: 11909878. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11909878
Fisher J, Steele J, McKinnon P, McKinnon S. Strength Gains as a Result of Brief, Infrequent Resistance Exercise in Older Adults. J Sports Med (Hindawi Publ Corp). 2014;2014:731890. doi: 10.1155/2014/731890. Epub 2014 Sep 30. PMID: 26464894; PMCID: PMC4590889 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26464894
Spiering, Barry A.1; Mujika, Iñigo2,3; Sharp, Marilyn A.1; Foulis, Stephen A.1 Maintaining Physical Performance: The Minimal Dose of Exercise Needed to Preserve Endurance and Strength Over Time, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: May 2021 - Volume 35 - Issue 5 - p 1449-1458 journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2021/05000/Maintaining_Physical_Performance__The_Minimal_Dose.35.aspx
Gist, Nicholas H., et al. "Sprint interval training effects on aerobic capacity: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Sports medicine 44.2 (2014): 269-279. researchgate.net/profile/Kirk-Cureton/publication/257839214_Sprint_Interval_Training_Effects_on_Aerobic_Capacity_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta-Analysis/links/00b7d52666989a91d3000000/Sprint-Interval-Training-Effects-on-Aerobic-Capacity-A-Systematic-Review-and-Meta-Analysis.pdf
Hazell, T.J., MacPherson, R.E.K., Gravelle, B.M.R. et al. 10 or 30-s sprint interval training bouts enhance both aerobic and anaerobic performance. Eur J Appl Physiol 110, 153–160 (2010). researchgate.net/publication/43348992_10_or_30-s_sprint_interval_training_bouts_enhance_both_aerobic_and_anaerobic_performance
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Episode 3 - Minimal Effective Dose and How To Find Your Niche
Watch: youtu.be/jQfa8EVz5QU
Listen Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minimum-effective-dose-finding-your-niche/id1606564003?i=1000550565583
Listen Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0yHpMeY1a0AgHyEbfXqiLt
Show Notes
Today's Discussion Points:
1). What is the idea of "minimum effective dose" in training and how does it apply to general population clients and athletes?
More is not better, better is better
“Train race horses, not work horses” - Tony Holler
Play the long game
Charlie Francis Training Systems
Minimal Effective Dose
Kevin’s Minimal Effective Dose Slides @ 21:00 minutes & references
How Strong is Strong Enough
2). How can I find my niche in strength and conditioning and become the "go-to" professional with a specific population."
Your niche finds you
Crush it by Gary V
Range by David Epstein
Learning to Speak Coach
Book Club recommendation:
Kevin:
I Will Teach You to be Rich by Seth Ramit
Brendon:
Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden
What's coming up next?
CFSC Level 1 in Chicago Feb 20th w/ Strength Faction - CFSC Level 1 Certification | February 20th, 2022 - Niles, IL
CFSC Los Gatos Feb. 27th - CFSC Level 1 Certification | February 27th, 2022 - Los Altos, CA
MBSC winter seminar eventbrite.com/e/2022-mbsc-winter-seminar-featuring-les-spellman-and-nicole-rodriguez-tickets-204511438217
References:
Trappe S, Williamson D, Godard M. Maintenance of whole muscle strength and size following resistance training in older men. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2002 Apr;57(4):B138-43. doi: 10.1093/gerona/57.4.b138. PMID: 11909878. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11909878
Fisher J, Steele J, McKinnon P, McKinnon S. Strength Gains as a Result of Brief, Infrequent Resistance Exercise in Older Adults. J Sports Med (Hindawi Publ Corp). 2014;2014:731890. doi: 10.1155/2014/731890. Epub 2014 Sep 30. PMID: 26464894; PMCID: PMC4590889 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26464894
Spiering, Barry A.1; Mujika, Iñigo2,3; Sharp, Marilyn A.1; Foulis, Stephen A.1 Maintaining Physical Performance: The Minimal Dose of Exercise Needed to Preserve Endurance and Strength Over Time, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: May 2021 - Volume 35 - Issue 5 - p 1449-1458 journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2021/05000/Maintaining_Physical_Performance__The_Minimal_Dose.35.aspx
Gist, Nicholas H., et al. "Sprint interval training effects on aerobic capacity: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Sports medicine 44.2 (2014): 269-279. researchgate.net/profile/Kirk-Cureton/publication/257839214_Sprint_Interval_Training_Effects_on_Aerobic_Capacity_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta-Analysis/links/00b7d52666989a91d3000000/Sprint-Interval-Training-Effects-on-Aerobic-Capacity-A-Systematic-Review-and-Meta-Analysis.pdf
Hazell, T.J., MacPherson, R.E.K., Gravelle, B.M.R. et al. 10 or 30-s sprint interval training bouts enhance both aerobic and anaerobic performance. Eur J Appl Physiol 110, 153–160 (2010). researchgate.net/publication/43348992_10_or_30-s_sprint_interval_training_bouts_enhance_both_aerobic_and_anaerobic_performance
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Website: movement-as-medicine.com
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YouTube: youtube.com/user/MovementAsMedicine
