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The Hammer CastEp. 493: Kettlebell Superstar Zack Henderson Talks About 'Lift-A-Palooza'Get your own free copy of my 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here => http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than kettlebell superstar Zack Henderson to talk about his annual Lift-A-Palooza event held each year during the last week of January. Here's a list of all the fun stuff we talked about (according to the super genius AI cyborg type thing that I politely but firmly demanded to put together a list of topics for you to be able to pick and choose from): [0:00:02] Introduction to the ep...
2025-12-0336 min
The Long & Thick PodcastThe Long & Thick Podcast Feat. Zack HendersonThis week on The Long & Thick we had the pleasure of interviewing Zack Henderson.
Zack has been in the industry for 13+ years and has helped many different types of people ranging from "everyday folk" to high performing powerlifters, spartan racers, and much more! This episode is full of gold nuggets especially for those who are looking for tips on how to optimize their personal growth as a strength coach. You'll learn about Zack and his origins in fitness, the path that lead him to ending up in Nashville, and plenty more. We hope you enjoy li...
2025-08-2255 min
Fervent FourExploring Mushrooms: Business, Healing, and Community with Tia HendersonTia Henderson shares her journey into the world of mushrooms, discussing their healing properties and experiences with mushroom coffee. The episode explores the benefits of edible mushrooms, the risks of poisonous ones, and the potential of psilocybin. Tia also talks about unconventional treatments and challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. Audience questions on mushroom foraging and lion's mane benefits are addressed. The discussion covers market competition, business strategies, and community outreach, including BlackBrand's impact. (0:00) Introduction and greetings (1:32) Making sports engaging and event promotions (3:19) Zack's mushroom insights (6:26) Tia's healing journey with mushrooms (9:30) "Fantastic Fungi" and mushroom coffee experiences (13:07) Edible vs. poisonous mushrooms a...
2025-07-241h 00
The Strength ConnectionEp 274 Zack Henderson: Lift-A-Palooza 2025Welcome to The Strength Connection!In the 274th episode, I’m joined by Zack Henderson, Coach and Owner of East Nashville Kettlebell.Zack is a StrongFirst Elite Instructor who is hosting the 6th Annual Lift-A-Palooza with Dan John, Ed Coen and Tracey Cooks.A deep dive into strength, connecting physical and mental resilience, the evolution of coaching, and the role of goal setting in helping clients.Check out more from Za...
2025-01-1159 min
GEAR:30Reviewing the Reviewer: Zack HendersonToday we’ve got another episode of our “Reviewing the Reviewer” series, where we ask our reviewers questions about their backgrounds and gear preferences to give you a more complete picture of the people behind our reviews. In the hot seat is bike reviewer, Zack Henderson, but in addition to mountain biking and gravel riding, Zack is also a snowboarder and a skier, so our conversation is almost equal parts bike, board, and ski talk. Jonathan also starts the episode by remembering our friend and fellow reviewer, Eric Freson.RELATED LINKS:Pre-Order: Our 24/25 Winter Buyer’s Guide
2024-08-091h 18
ZB’s Horsepower TalkBonus Episode: Justin HendersonZack sits down with 410 Sprint Car veteran driver Justin Henderson. Justin is currently racing for the Kreitz Racing 69k and just finished up racing at the World Finals in Charlotte!
2023-11-1022 min
The Zack Henderson PodcastThe Dad Bod DebateAndy and I are talking about training the “skinny-fat” or “dad bod” type of client. In our line of work, this is usually someone in their 20s to 30s, has probably been active before but isn’t slinging weights or doing cardio regularly, and wants to get in shape. What do we do next? Do we diet down and try to get lean first? Or do we attack the body with as much weight training as possible to add some lean mass, maybe “recomp” a little, then diet down later? The answer is always “it depends,” but Zack and I attack the issue...
2022-06-031h 00
Reaching The Summit: College Basketball PodcastIt's March!!! Interview with South Dakota State Head Coach Eric HendersonIn the Middle of the episode Greg and Todd chat with South Dakota State Head Coach Eric Henderson, Zack, and Todd recap the Summit League Tournament and Preview South Dakota State's first-round matchup with Providence. They also chat about other Summit League news that happened this week including the dismissal of two Summit League coaches.
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2022-02-251h 10The Zack Henderson PodcastBusiness ethics (?!) in the fitness industryAndy and I are back at Czann’s Brewing and today we’re chatting business ethics.
The fitness industry is rife with bad players, poor business practices, and dubious claims. Today we talk about boundaries, values, and ways in which we conduct our respective businesses to ensure we’re doing right by the people who support us. Grab a beer and enjoy!
2022-02-221h 06The Zack Henderson PodcastMy Wim Hof Method ExperienceAfter a 2-day Wim Hof breathing and cold exposure workshop, I dish the deets about what it is, what it's not, and what getting comfortable with discomfort actually means.
2022-02-121h 00The Zack Henderson PodcastLift Heavy, Be Light with Sam PfisterToday we host a special guest, fellow strength coach and fitness enthusiast, Sam Pfister.
Sam got his start in fitness while hustling and grinding in the gauntlet of all gauntlets – in politics. While working and interning in the DC area, Sam started doing Crossfit in his apartment and over time sharpened his coaching and programming skills. When the pandemic hit, he could’ve landed anywhere in the country but decided on Nashville, where he’s made his home and an impact for the last couple years.
Sam’s major focus is what we might call “adult PT” or...
2022-02-041h 24The Zack Henderson PodcastWhat makes a good trainer?Today we dive into the rabbit hole of what it means to be a “good” coach – what that looks like; our behaviors; our language; and how we carry ourselves in the gym.
Because, to be honest, coaching sets, reps, volume, intensity, and exercise selection is both an art and science, and one that takes many years to develop. But beyond that, being a coach that people respect, admire, or just want to hang out with?…that’s a whole other ball game and one that takes years and thousands of hours of coaching to develop and refine. Grab a beer...
2022-01-281h 01The Zack Henderson PodcastChef BROardeeToday we’re talking about food. In the realm of fitness we often start our journey in one of two ways – we start watching what we eat and make sure to pack our days full of veggies and protein, and eventually add in some fitness here and there; or, we start slinging weights like maniacs with little regard for healthy eating until later in life. Such is the case for Andy and I: our journey to fitness professional started mostly with weight training before we ever considered how important nutrition was.
In today’s episode, we reminisce about o...
2022-01-221h 11The Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z No BS w/ Sam BrunnerAndy and I are hanging out at Czann’s Brewing with a very special guest, Samantha Brunner. Sam is a Nashville-based strength coach, yoga instructor and pro kayaking badass. She joins the podcast today to tell us about her fitness journey, how she got into coaching and the types of clients she works with, and some of her favorite outdoorsy things to do. She imparts some crucial wisdom to those embarking on their fitness journeys in 2022, and helps us learn a few ways we can “get out of our own way.” She was an absolute blast of a guest, so gra...
2022-01-171h 11The Zack Henderson PodcastNavigating New Years ResolutionsA new year brings new ambitions, goals, and a brighter outlook – a clean slate to make changes in our lifestyle and health. Sometimes even the most motivated and ambitious of us can stumble a little along the way.
Andy and I talk about new resolutions, how to attack them, and how to navigate them when the going gets tough. So let’s count those dominoes, stack them up, and start knocking them down.
2022-01-071h 00The Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z No BS #50: Can You Believe We Made it This Far?As usual we’re checking in and drinking some fabulous beers at Czann’s Brewing in the Nations, reflecting on an incredible year.
What first started as a pet project evolved into 50 episodes, six guests, over 200 beers, and countless laughs.
Andy and I would like to thank you for sticking around with us and cannot express our gratitude enough. Today we talk about the past year, what we learned, and what we’re looking forward to in 2022 with the podcast, our own fitness, and with our roles as fitness professionals. Thanks again for being here, grab a b...
2021-12-311h 11The Zack Henderson PodcastYou're Fired! How and when to end a coaching relationshipAndy and I chat about difficult clients and our experience coaching them.
Our job as coaches is to guide our clients to their goals quickly, safely, and effectively. Sometimes, whether a mismatch in personality or a communication breakdown, this doesn’t go so smoothly. So today we talk about those issues, how we work through them, or how we might move forward next time.
2021-12-261h 01The Zack Henderson PodcastLife, Lifting, and the Pursuit of GainsAndy's client Leah shares her thoughts on strength training, what she’s learned, and how training has impacted her life inside and outside the gym.
2021-12-181h 052021-12-1058 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastHoliday Travel Workout Guide & Injury UpdatesThis time of year can be challenging to stay on track with workouts and nutrition, but Andy and I got your back – today we discuss how, when, and what we like to do when we’re on the road to stay fit.
Next, after 9 months of clawing our way back to pre-injury fitness levels, we talk about what we learned in the process.
2021-12-1056 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastHow to bust out of that schmedium shirtWrapping our series on favorite exercises per body part with the trunk: chest, back, and core musculature.
We’re choosing our favorites and you might be surprised at some of the choices we make!
2021-12-061h 10The Zack Henderson PodcastHard Lessons Learned as Trainees and Our Favorite Lower Body LiftsToday we address a few hard lessons we’ve learned over the years both as coaches, but also as trainees. After so many workout sessions, coaching sessions, sets, reps, and more plates, you’d think we have a steady bead on things. But even we are still learning and growing in a number of ways despite showing up to the gym for more than a decade each. We hash out these hard lessons and some takeaways. Later we switch gears and talk about our favorite lower body exercises, covering the calves, hamstrings, quads, and glutes.
2021-12-061h 09The Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: Our Most EXTREME Training FeatsAndy and I are warming up with some pumpkin ales at Czann’s brewing, this week broadcasting both on IG live and to a private studio of sorts! That’s right, Czann’s has graciously allowed us to continue recording the podcast despite being closed on Monday’s, giving us the space in private for all the fitness talking.
Today we’re talking about some extreme training: whether barefoot running, doing a Spartan Race, or some of the hardest, most extreme workouts we’ve ever put ourselves through.
2021-11-1654 min
The Zack Henderson PodcastLift-A-Palooza RecapAndy and I are checking back in from Czann’s Brewing after a long and productive weekend. I hosted, and Andy attended, Liftapalooza 2021 and we had an absolute blast!
We as coaches know a thing or two about training, but it never hurts to learn from other professionals in our field and dust off some knowledge we maybe had forgotten, or learn some completely new things about training and recovery that help us become better coaches and athletes. So today we revisit the weekend and talk about some of our biggest takeaways.
2021-11-091h 07The Zack Henderson Podcast💪🏻 ARM FARM 💪🏻Andy and I are doing some 16 oz curls today and talking about the ONLY muscles worth working out: the arms. (JK. But srsly). While there are dozens of different forearm, bicep, tricep, and shoulder exercises, today we’re picking our favorite exercise for each muscle to train while we’re in the gym.
2021-10-291h 02The Zack Henderson PodcastBulking on a budget & Rest intervals explainedToday we discuss the ins and outs of adding calories throughout your day to pack on mass, and how to do it in a quick, healthy, and sustainable way.
Moving along…although most of us like to “move with purpose,” or keep things moving along with our workouts but short-cutting your rest periods between sets could have detrimental effects to your workouts and your progress. Andy and I take a pause and talk about resting, how to approach it, and when it’s really necessary to stretch out those rest breaks.
2021-10-231h 02The Zack Henderson PodcastFix my bench press!In the last couple weeks, Andy and I have broken down and dissected the squat and the deadlift, and this week we continue the trend with the bench press. Whether with a bar or with dumbbells, the bench press is a great overall strength and muscle builder. But in order to use the bench press effectively, you need to learn the skills required to dip under a bar, the unique differences between bench press variations and their utility, and ways to program the bench press into your workouts to maximize it’s efficacy. Andy and I curl some beers an...
2021-10-151h 052021-10-121h 05The Zack Henderson PodcastDr. Jesse Riley: Honest talk about chiros, pain, and trainingToday we have a very special guest on the podcast - our good friend Dr. Jesse Riley, owner of the Modern Movement Clinic in Denver, CO.
https://modernmovementclinic.com/
2021-10-051h 05The Zack Henderson PodcastFix My Squat!Andy and I are sipping beers and listening to some great tunes down at East Nashville Beer works and we’re talking about squats. What is a squat, why is it important, and how do we go about coaching the squat?
What are some different coaching cues and tidbits we use while coaching the squat? And lastly, we wrap up with our favorite and least favorite squat variations. We’re talking all things squats today, so grab a beer and enjoy!
2021-09-241h 04The Zack Henderson PodcastMy quest to bench press the 100lb DumbbellsLift-a-palooza Tickets: https://zackhenderson.com/lift-2021/
2021-09-171h 04The Zack Henderson PodcastExercise on vacation??Andy and I braved hurricane Ida and ended up at Fat Bottom Brewing, where this week we crossed paths with a gaggle of Instagram Influencers in the wild. I introduced myself and proceeded to learn all about these folks, what they do, how they built their audiences, and since they were visiting our beloved Nashville from out of town - what they do for fitness while on vacation.
This sparked a very long and convoluted conversation about training while on vacation: what it looks like, whether we partake in fitness at all, and what those activities look l...
2021-09-131h 03The Zack Henderson PodcastDon't Drop Your KettlebellLift-a-palooza tickets: https://zackhenderson.com/lift-2021/
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The Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z #32: Fitness Wearables (?) and the Coaching LifestyleLift-A-Palooza Tickets: https://zackhenderson.com/lift-2021
Andy and I are broadcasting again from Czann’s Brewing in the Nations and we’re talking data.
Over the years, fitness has expanded from simple step counters to a whole slew of new gadgets, wearables, and data-monitoring systems.
Ostensibly, with more data related to sleep, stress, heart rate, and VO2max, we can be better coaches and trainees and improve the quality of our lives and our workouts. But while this information can be really useful, Andy and I argue that it could also get in the wa...
2021-08-271h 01The Zack Henderson PodcastJen Meehan on the “roller coaster” of strength trainingLearn and lift with me and the crew: https://zackhenderson.com/lift-2021
2021-08-2253 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastThe surprising truth about your anatomy (plus the value of boredom)Liftapalooza tickets- https://zackhenderson.com/lift-2021/ Good morning and welcome back! Andy and I are checking in for episode 31 at Fat Bottom Brewing with a new toy! Today we're taking things a little more casually and nerd out on a wide range of topics, including cadaver anatomy, chemistry, the University of Tennessee's body farm, geology, and even a little philosophy with the "value of boredom." In a way, we're both taking things a little slower today and enjoying the process (much like training at times!). Grab a beer and enjoy!
2021-08-2052 minThe Hammer CastEp. 79: SFG Zack Henderson on overcoming injuriesWe've all been there: you're training hard, things are going great, and then you get a tweak or even an injury. Well, Zack Henderson feels your pain! A smart and strong SFG, his leg was no match for the tree he skied into. Fortunately, he's used this as an opportunity to build back stronger, and he's here to tell all about it. Details on his Liftapalooza seminar here: Nashville Lift-a-palooza 2021 – Zack Henderson Training And to get my now-famous 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge, click here: www.9minutechallenge.com
2021-08-181h 05The Zack Henderson PodcastGym Showdown: Push-ups vs. Bench Press, American vs. Russian Kettlebell SwingLift-a-palooza Tickets - https://zackhenderson.com/lift-2021
2021-08-1828 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z No BS Ep 30: Alexis Bakalakos on HAES and TIWLGood morning and welcome to our 30th Episode!
We’ve reached a milestone and this week we’re happy to introduce our guest, Alexis Bakalakos. Alexis is a physical therapy student, powerlifter, and new coach, and this week we’re talking about training. Alexis started training about three years ago, making her a relative newbie to the lifting game and exactly the kind of voice we’ve needed on the podcast for a fresh perspective.
We chat about how it started vs. how it’s going for her squats and deadlifts, and she enlightens us on her exper...
2021-08-141h 11The Zack Henderson PodcastBulking after injury and Science vs ExperienceLift-A-Palooza: https://www.zackhenderson.com/lift-2021
2021-08-0759 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastUnpopular truths and the "2x" rule for successGet your tickets for Lift-a-palooza here:
https://zackhenderson.com/lift-2021
2021-07-301h 02The Zack Henderson PodcastHIIT vs. Muscle GainsAndy and I are checking in again from Czann’s Brewing this week chatting all things fitness.
First, we tackle some #science around cardio, muscle gain, and metabolism. How are you using these resources and are you building assets or liabilities?
And lastly, we revisit "Mastery" and what it means to learn something down to the marrow.
2021-07-271h 00The Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: Defining our Goals as we get Older and Ruffling some FeathersAndy and I are tuning in from Andy's dining room table, escaping the heat and enjoying the company of Jane Bug.
This week we’re talking about goals: I turned 33 last week, and as we get older we ask the question “what do goals look like for each of us as we get older?” In other words, how do we define our goals? How do we measure progress? Are the traditional tools and metrics from the past work well for us as we get older and wiser as trainees and coaches?
Next, we ruffle some feathers...
2021-07-2158 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastThe War on MasteryAndy and I are coming in hot off the heels of July 4th with our 25th episode! We’re checking in at Czann’s Brewing in the Nations and talking about coaching, seeking to understand our clients, and falling in love with the process. It’s a doozy so grab a cold one and enjoy!
2021-07-101h 13The Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: Andy's opening his own gymAndy shares his latest recipe - spicy shrimp over lemon basil orzo. Plus, he's got some big news for our Nashville neighbors...
2021-07-0258 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastTom’s Story: Chasin’ the Next MileTom is a longtime client and personal inspiration when it comes to no-nonsense work ethic. He’s approaching 100 completed Spartan Races on top of decades as a marathoner and martial arts practitioner.
2021-06-3049 minThe Zack Henderson Podcast#Andy'sEats and the pursuit of masteryThis week we introduce a new segment we’re calling Andy’s Eats, showcasing some of his favorite delicious recipes and how they’ve turned out. Speaking of cooking, I like to follow a recipe for a number of reasons, but after a while, I’ll start to tweak things here and there to put my own spin on it. Andy and I recognize that there are parallels with training and coaching: first, you need to know the rules before you can break them. Once you’ve cooked a handful of recipes (or crushed a few workouts from your coach) the...
2021-06-2559 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastA2z: The Performance "Sweet Spot" & Lifts We Don't TouchAndy and I are back enjoying the sunshine, talking fitness, and cracking cold ones at East Nashville Beer Works.
We start off with a little sports psychology: what is “arousal” and how does it affect performance? What does it mean to be under-aroused when playing sports or lifting weights? How about over-aroused? When it comes to sport or lifting you can’t come in flat, but you don’t have to sniff salts and take Jack3D to perform well, and being over-aroused might even hinder performance.
Next, there are a few exercises that make us nervous...
2021-06-1855 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastMolly's Story: Discovering Strength With The KettlebellOnline coaching student Molly shares her story of finding kettlebells and how we work together to develop real-world strength.
2021-06-1651 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z Ep. 21 - Content, Coaching, and Cults with Tania LopezHey, gang! Andy and I each took a week away for some R&R but we’re back, feeling fresh, and ready to podcast!
This week we host Tania Lopez, a strength coach and fitness enthusiast right here in Nashville. We start off by discussing content creation: what we put out on the interwebz to help our clients and fellow coaches make sense of all this fitness stuff. Each of us has our own approach and ultimate goals with our content, and we compare and contrast how and what we produce and share.
We revisit the...
2021-06-111h 15The Zack Henderson PodcastEmme’s Strength Story: Swimming to CrossFit to Kettlebells (and more!)Online coaching student Emme joins the show to chat about her lifetime of athletic pursuits and how we work together to create an ever-evolving training approach.
2021-06-021h 01The Zack Henderson PodcastMy Top 3 Kettlebell Exercises (plus new book launch!)This week we're checking in from Andy's backyard.
I just released Kettlebell Foundations, a beginner’s guide to training with kettlebells. If you’re getting into fitness for the first time and you’re looking for a comprehensive guide and instruction manual for kettlebells, head on over to zackhenderson.com/kettlebell-foundations.
Andy put me on the spot to dish the details on my top 3 kettlebell exercises before chatting about creating autonomy and ownership between us as coaches, the programs we write, and the clients we serve.
We have a lot of tools and exercises...
2021-05-2851 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastLessons learned from our favorite coaches & programsWhat does it mean to be coached or be coachable?
Andy and I are both coaches, and even though we have the tools, resources, and knowledge to write our own workout programs, we have each hired coaches in the past.
There are a number of benefits to outsourcing our own coaching, and we each describe the things we learned from our respective experiences.
Next, there are a handful of popular programs by famous coaches out there. Andy and I talk about our experiences running ourselves through these programs and what we learned along th...
2021-05-231h 05The Zack Henderson PodcastLet's Talk About Your PotentialSocial media loves soundbites, tweets, and memes... and they’re almost always unhelpful and possibly damaging. Nothing in fitness or nutrition is black and white: it is grey, nuanced… "it depends” as we say.
It depends on who we’re talking about, what we’re talking about, and the application of the subject matter, and Andy and I chat about it.
Next, for every Mr. Olympia; for every Olympic gold medalist; for every powerlifting champion competing at the highest level of physical achievement possible, there are thousands of us “mere mortals” who pursue our own upper limits of...
2021-05-141h 01The Zack Henderson PodcastKettlebells & Other "Unconventional" ToolsWhen you think of the gym and the equipment you use there, you often think of barbells, dumbbells, benches, machines, and plates.
But there are many other tools at our disposal to help drive a training effect, like kettlebells, sandbags, farmer’s bars, tires, ropes, sleds, and yokes.
These “unconventional tools” are less often found in your typical gym, which is a shame because they offer so many different benefits to your training. Andy and I talk about these tools, why we like them and how we use them with our clients and our own workouts...
2021-05-071h 19The Zack Henderson PodcastGetting Jacked up on Jack3D: The Truth About SupplementsAndy and I chat about supplements today on the podcast, specifically those we like and encourage our clients to explore if it might benefit them, but more importantly, we discuss those supplements on the market whose marketing claims or ingredients might be suspect, unhelpful, or possibly dangerous.
Not only that, but supplements *should* play only a small role in one’s diet, and we explore how and when you might add a supplement to your lifestyle and what to be on the lookout for along the way.
2021-05-0155 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: "McFitness" and the Future of ExerciseCoffee shops and steak houses exist despite anyone being able to make these things in their own home. Why?
The experience.
In this episode, Andy and I discuss what this means for future fitness and the fallout from the pandemic.
2021-04-2357 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastMotivation - What keeps you training?The definition of Motivation: “the reason one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.”
As coaches and trainees, Andy and I are often asked what motivates us to keep training – to keep showing up almost every day and hit the weights.
In our teenage years, we might have been motivated by the allure of the ladies (spoiler alert – it didn’t work). Putting on some muscle and size back then was a means to puff our chests both physically and metaphorically (and maybe it’s that sometimes nowadays, too).
Over the years our motiv...
2021-04-161h 03The Zack Henderson PodcastInjury, and conquering the core, ft. Travis Pollen, PhDTravis Pollen is a PhD in Health in Rehabilitation Sciences, coach, author, professor, and record holder in Paralympic swimming.
This week, the three of us talk about bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance, something that Andy and I are experiencing firsthand as we recover from our respective injuries.
As coaches, we sometimes encounter speed bumps with our clients when it comes to acute or chronic injuries, and we often need to modify our programming to help keep our clients happy, healthy, and pain-free, so we each discuss how that might look in our respective en...
2021-04-111h 16The Zack Henderson PodcastIntroducing: The Broken BrosAs you know by now, I had a skiing accident last month, breaking my right leg.
Andy just couldn’t let an opportunity to trash-talk go to waste, so he constantly teased my chicken leg and how he was going to take this time to get stronger and more jacked than me.
Karma struck back with vengeance.
Andy tore his right bicep while deadlifting and faces many months of rehab.
We make a fully functional, strong man... between the two of us.
In today’s episode, we talk about the inju...
2021-04-0341 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastCoach to Client Communication and the stakes of sharing your workToday, Andy and I discuss our approach to effective communication with our clients to ensure their wants, needs, and goals don’t go unattended.
Andy even shares a trainwreck of a communication breakdown that he once had with a client.
And finally, we both discuss how we communicate with the outside world: whether that’s with articles, Instagram, or YouTube... and what we hope to accomplish by putting our work out there for everyone to see.
Enjoy!
2021-03-2957 min
The Movie JourneyZack Snyder's Justice League (2021) - Movie ReviewWe have a longer than usual discussion about Zack Snyder's Justice League!
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2021-03-2528 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastReal Talk on Kettlebells, Jiu-Jitsu, and Goal Setting w/ Brad CongramBrad is a BJJ brown belt, former client, and all-around smart dude.
In this conversation, we talk about our respective experiences in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kettlebell training.
We wrap up with some honest thoughts around goal setting and the importance of balancing training with real-life priorities.
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2021-03-221h 15The Zack Henderson PodcastThe biggest bang-for-your-buck exercisesAndy trash-talks my broken chicken leg as I measure quad girth live on the podcast.
We look back on old coaching mindsets that have changed over the years before diving into today's theme.
While there are thousands of exercises to choose from, all with unique benefits and costs, there are a few that Andy and I find to be “king” in terms of checking the most boxes for the most people.
Now, we’re not saying all other exercises aren’t as good or cool or as worthy of attention, but if we had to ch...
2021-03-191h 03The Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: The Truth About Strength + Fat LossAs the rain falls, flowers bloom, and the weather warms, we’re all finding our way outdoors and being a little more active. Some of us might even be thinking about summer and how we want to look and feel as the temperature rises and the amount of clothing we wear falls. Which got Andy and I talking: if we’ve been cultivating some strength and mass over the winter months, what should we start doing if we want to trim down?
Today, we tackle the two-pronged approach to body (re)composition: lifting weights and watching what you e...
2021-03-121h 01The Zack Henderson Podcast"Human-first" coaching with Sarah PolaccoSarah has been a strength coach for 7 years and has coached hundreds of individuals to be their strongest selves!
Sarah sees fitness as a collaborative experience and loves working with people to find the style of movement practice that works best for them! Sarah has trained extensively with kettlebells and barbells, and she is currently working on her Master's degree in Psychology at the Harvard Extension school.
She hopes to continue facilitating conversations about mental health in the fitness world for years to come!
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2021-03-1050 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastRucking with Dan John (and breaking my leg)I came back from Utah with new stories, insights, and an exoskeleton on my leg.
2021-03-0852 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: The Cooking EpisodeAnother snowy day in Nashville and yet we’re back with beers in hand! You might see Andy and I and think we’re a couple meatheads: bending bars, swinging kettlebells, eating chicken and broccoli out of tupperware, and you’d be kinda right.
While weight training comes second nature to us, the nutrition side of things has been a delayed addition to our lives. Sure, we can eat, and we’re good at it. But cooking, for ourselves or others, was a late addition for us both: not becoming an integral part of our daily lives until our...
2021-03-0255 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: Non-lifting hobbies and a sneak peek at our workout programsNashville is being pounded by snow and ice, but Andy and I grabbed a six-pack and set up shop in my apartment to record this week's episode. As they say, the show must go on! We both love lifting big weights and eating our vegetables (pizza is a vegetable, right?), but we have other interests, too and we talk a little about our hobbies outside of fitness. Next, we get into the weeds of program design, namely how we approach choosing exercises we think are relevant to our clients, their goals, and their needs. We might be a couple meatheads...
2021-02-231h 14The Zack Henderson PodcastJen Meehan: Strength coach, teacher, and undisputed queen of the weighted pull-upJen Meehan is a strength coach in Alexandria, VA.
Once a 4th-grade teacher, she now brings a powerful and entertaining coaching approach to the realm of fitness.
She boasts an INCREDIBLE 40 kg/88 lbs weighted strict tactical pull-up.
Jen has also earned the title of Iron Maiden for performing a military press, pistol squat, and tactical pull-up with a 24 kg kettlebell. In addition to her many certification and instructor credits, she is a former NCAA D1 Cross Country & Tracy athlete and has a Masters in Elementary Ed.
She volunteers her time at S...
2021-02-151h 07The Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: A real-life PT on shoulder rehab, programming for men vs. womenThis week, Andy and I welcome Erin, our first guest to co-host A2Z as we talk about exercise programming and training.
Erin is a Nashville-based Physical Therapist who works with patients of all types and abilities, from desk-jockies to professional athletes.
Today, she shares her experience and thoughts about assessing a patient, understanding their goals and needs, finding some common ground to help with "buy-in," and how she can safely and effectively get them back to doing what they love.
Next, while we all love to lift big weights, we each have dif...
2021-02-1259 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: Lifting music, the alcohol issue, and Sponsor-daddysWrapping up our first month of podcasts, we turn the lens on ourselves and our colleagues in the fitness, nutrition, and wellness industry.
As coaches, we often talk about strength training, eating our fruits and veggies, getting eight hours of sleep, and so on. But this lifestyle isn’t who we are 100% of the time – we’re human, too, and often enjoy beer and pizza. Andy and I wrestle with the “image” we put forth both as fitness professionals and as real human beings on our social media.
We discuss the “exception to the rules” in that, yes, we...
2021-02-0653 min
The Zack Henderson PodcastTraining Through Injury (REAL TALK) with Tracy CookTracy Cook is a competitive powerlifter on the USAPL Masters National Team as well as a state-level referee.
She is a strength coach certified under StrongFirst (SFG2, SFL) and owns the Strength Kitchen in Savannah, GA.
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tracyhcook/
Email newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/strengthkitchencoaching/email
2021-02-021h 17The Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: Crossfit's secret sauce, Scrutinizing the burpee, and our assessment processThis week, Andy and I talk about Crossfit, what it does well, and how we could all learn from it.
Burpees are under the microscope for some much-needed scrutiny.
Finally, we talk assessments - what they are and how we're each guided in our decision-making process for progressing clients.
2021-01-291h 03The Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: Over-training vs. Under-recovering, Flossing, and Reading HabitsWe're back! This week we're talking habits: reading, nutrition, training... but more specifically, healthy habits we know are good for us, healthy habits we encourage our clients to do, and yet we don't do them (because we're human after all!).
We then change gears to talk about over-training vs. under-recovery.
Have you ever felt beat up, sore, and just generally worn down? Maybe you're doing too much in the gym, but more likely you're not doing enough *outside the gym* and it's affecting your performance and recovery. We talk about what over-training and under-recovery looks li...
2021-01-2559 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastNikki Veit & The Quarantined Kettlebell ClubNikki is a strength coach in Memphis, TN where she operates her own private training studio.
She coaches clients online and runs the virtual "Quarantined Kettlebell Club"
http://nvstrongtraining.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kettlebellatrix/
http://nvstrongtraining.com/qkc/
2021-01-2451 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastA2Z: Defining Health and Revealing Our Biggest Training MistakesAndy Van Grinsven is a strength coach in Nashville, TN.
In this chat, we discuss HAES and riff on our biggest training mistakes.
A2Z / No BS
2021-01-1537 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastThe Coach's Way w/ Ben SwartsBen Swarts is a strength coach in Minneapolis, MN.
https://www.hardshellfit.com/about
Ben also founded the non-profit community Thrive Mighty
https://www.thrivemighty.org/
https://www.instagram.com/hardshellben/
2021-01-1252 min
Reaching The Summit: College Basketball PodcastInterview with South Dakota State Head Coach Eric Henderson and covid spikes; what's next?We start off the episode with Greg's interview with South Dakota State Head Coach Eric Henderson, then the guys talk about the interview and building winning cultures. In the Second half of this episode Zack, Greg, and Todd discuss the growing amount of Covid cases and what they think that might and should mean for the upcoming college basketball season and the Summit League specifically.
2020-11-161h 00
Nashville Fitness PodcastEpisode 17- Zack Henderson- Mastering the KettlebellZack henderson is a local expert in the use of kettlebells and powerlifting. He has worked under many great individuals including Dr. Grey Cook.
In todays episode Zack and I discuss common faults in the use of the kettlebell as well as the versatility of it including uses for strength, power, mobility etc.
Give Zack a follow on instagram @zackhenderson_ and bring him out to your gym as he is always looking to perform local teaching workshops!
2020-09-0742 min2020-05-2553 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastTraining Talk with Tracy CookCoaching principles, online training, and her first powerlifting competition.
2020-05-2559 minThe Zack Henderson Podcast3 Home Gym EssentialsCheap and easy tools to keep you strong and fit at home.
2020-03-2416 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastSpace-Age Workouts (And the Untold Benefits of Working Out)Is there more to fitness than big muscles and six-pack abs?
2020-03-2218 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastHow to workout in quarantineHow to stay fit at home while minimizing stress.
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2020-03-2108 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastMy Top 3 Workout Ideas For Busy PeopleWhether you find yourself on the road, at home, or in the office, here are 3 workout ideas that will keep you fit and strong.
2019-09-2822 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastJen Millican | Powerlifting World ChampionHere's a throwback interview with 2-time IPF World Champ Jen Millican
2018-10-0817 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastMal & Josh of LVD FitnessMallory Rowan and Josh Reyes are the founders of LVD Fitness, an apparel brand that helps provide clean water to millions. Think TOMS shoes meets powerlifting.
For every item sold, LVD provides a month of clean water to a child in a developing country through their partnership with WaterAid Canada.
In this episode:
The origin story of LVD Fitness
The importance of legacy and integrity
Partnering with Jen Thomson and other elite powerlifters
The behind-the-scenes of running an apparel brand
2018-10-0218 minThe Zack Henderson PodcastMinimalist Mobility & More | QnA w/ Aleks SalkinHow to prevent & mitigate injury / Time management / Cueing best practices / Gaining muscle with bodyweight exercise
2018-04-181h 13
Guitar Strong - The Six String Strength Podcast |Guitarist Interviews | Guitar LessonsGreg O’Rourke – The Grandmaster of the Fret Dojo
In this episode:
Studying Classical Guitar and the switch to jazz
The importance of reading music
Letting musical progress unfold
The 4 pillars of guitar practice
Guitar playing as meditation
How Skype opens massive learning and teaching opportunities
2 big gaps in your playing
The importance of exploration and improv
Click Here for Greg’s FREE resources
FretDojo.com
Youtube
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2016-03-0900 minGuitar Strong - The Six String Strength Podcast |Guitarist Interviews | Guitar LessonsTom Monda on Embracing Your Own Sound
In this episode:
Jazz education & lessons with Bumblefoot
Being a musician vs. being a guitar player
Finding your voice as a musician
The origins of Thank You Scientist
“Ruining our potential for mainstream success in a way we enjoy”
Tom’s live rig
Advice for all guitar players
Thankyouscientist.net
Facebook
Musicians mentioned:
Johnny Smith
George Van Eps
Bumblefoot
Adrian Belew
Derek Trucks
Gabe Marin
David Fiuczynski
The post Tom Mond...
2016-02-0826 minGuitar Strong - The Six String Strength Podcast |Guitarist Interviews | Guitar LessonsSean Ashe Talks Flux (Part II)
In this episode:
Re-recording Luminescence
Creature – the rock-version of The Munsters
The gypsy jazz genius of Denis Chang
How Hemisphere came out “same but heavier”
Writing Meteor Eyes on piano
Writing for an audience vs. writing for yourself
Artwork by Corey Hendrey
Inspiration from a paperweight
Follow Sean:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Sean Ashe proudly endorses Tom Anderson Guitarworks, and Rockbox Electronics.
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2016-02-0333 minGuitar Strong - The Six String Strength Podcast |Guitarist Interviews | Guitar LessonsSean Ashe Talks Flux (Part 1)
“Art is never finished, only abandoned.” – Leonardo da Vinci
In this episode:
“Guitar Music” vs. Music featuring guitar
The drum grooves of Andreas Skorpe Sjøen
Acoustic guitar and the happy chords of “Imagine”
Andreas’ piano solo
Full House meets Panic at the Disco
How “Floating Thread” got written in 5 minutes
Musicians mentioned:
David Maxim Micic
Shawn Lane
Julian Lage
Tommy Emmanuel
Andy Timmons
Follow Sean:
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Instagram
Twitter
Sean Ashe proudly endorses To...
2016-01-2728 minGuitar Strong - The Six String Strength Podcast |Guitarist Interviews | Guitar LessonsJeremy Krull & Strategic Sonics
In this episode:
How “The Mighty Ducks” inspired Jeremy to play guitar
Discovering instrumental guitar music
Studying at Berklee College of Music
Diving into the world of audio engineering
Working with Mick Guzauski
Advice for up and comers
The principles of good audio production
Mastering the tools at your disposal
JeremyKrull.com
Strategic Sonics
Facebook
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2016-01-2100 minGuitar Strong - The Six String Strength Podcast |Guitarist Interviews | Guitar LessonsMental Practice – How to Play Guitar with No Hands
In this episode:
An update on the new guitar course
Using the power of visualization to supercharge your guitar practice
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2015-12-2809 minGuitar Strong - The Six String Strength Podcast |Guitarist Interviews | Guitar LessonsAngels on The Battlefield
In this episode:
Primus – NIB
The importance of healthy band dynamics
Should songs write themselves?
Using teachers to overcome plateaus
Sweep picking struggles
Growing into heavy metal
Figure out what makes you comfortable with your music
Angels on The Battlefield
Facebook
Instagram
Gear Mentioned:
Hellraiser 7 string
Line 6 Spider Valve
6505 Cabinet
Jazz III Picks
Music Mentioned:
Zakk Wylde
Randy Rhodes
In Flames
Between The Buried and Me
Colors
2015-12-2015 minGuitar Strong - The Six String Strength Podcast |Guitarist Interviews | Guitar LessonsThe Freedom of Music and Movement with Greg Guay
In this episode:
Connecting breath and music
How the Suzuki Method creates great musicians
Acrobatic Yoga and the pursuit of artistic mastery
Learning music as a language
Exploring world music through strings
Greg plays Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Greg’s Website
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2015-11-1836 minGuitar Strong - The Six String Strength Podcast |Guitarist Interviews | Guitar Lessons(YouTube Celebrity) The Funny-Man of Heavy Metal
Stevie T. is a comedian, YouTube celebrity, and bona-fide shredder!
In this episode Stevie talks about:
Combining guitar playing and comedy
Dealing with internet trolls
Video and audio recording gear
Amassing millions of views on YouTube
The Album of Epicness!!!
Thinking outside the box for modern creatives
SteveTerrebrry YouTube Channel
Like Steve Terreberry on Facebook!
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2015-11-0816 minGuitar Strong - The Six String Strength Podcast |Guitarist Interviews | Guitar LessonsYoga, Guitar, and Paris France with Ben Beirs
In this episode:
Studying classical guitar at Peabody
Moving to Paris
Benefits of Yoga for classical guitarists
Ben’s Website
Ben’s Instagram
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2015-11-0226 min