366 – Tim Ryan – How to Design Exercise Programs and Manage Progression and Recovery (The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 7)

Tim Ryan (info @ stronglifetraining.com) is a Master Super Slow instructor and the owner of Strong Life Personal Training in Barrington, Illinois. As well as personal training, Tim offers mentoring, workshops, and seminars for studio owners to help you improve your trainers, upgrade your machines, and deliver better client results — Learn more and contact Tim here.

In this episode, Tim joins me for Part 7 of our HIT Fundamentals Series where he discusses how to design exercise programs, implement alternating routines, manage progression and recovery, and much more.   

Listen to Part 1-6:

• 352 – Tim Ryan – The History and Philosophy of HIT – The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series
• 354 – Tim Ryan – How to Articulate the Benefits of HIT – The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 2
• 358 – Tim Ryan – Movement Speed – The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 3
• 360 – Tim Ryan – The Optimal Window for Time Under Load and Time To Concentric Failure – The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 4
• 361 – Tim Ryan – How to Determine the Optimal Resistance Level – The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 5 
• 363 – Tim Ryan – The Assumed vs the Real Objective of Exercise, How to Coach Correct Form, Head and Neck Position, and Breathing – The High Intensity Training Fundamentals Series – Part 6

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Show Notes

• 1:24 – Identifying specific protocols and routines
• 8:31 – Risk factors to consider in creating exercise programs
• 11:55 – How to select and order exercises in a workout
• 30:19 – Ideal approach to lumbar and leg press exercises 
• 32:37 – Basic routine template  
• 37:39 – Pre-exhaust techniques, assisted reps  
• 58:14 – How to assist reps on the MedX Seated Row 
• 1:00:18 – Implementing alternating routines
• 1:07:09 – Ways to manage progression and recovery
• 1:23:26 – Importance of business systems/processes

Selected Links from the Episode

• Strong Life Personal Training
• Nautilus Inc. 
• Big 5 Workout 
• Body by Science: A Research Based Program for Strength Training, Body building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week by John Little and Doug McGuff
• Nautilus Bulletins #1 and #2
• MedX Machines
• Exercise Programming Series with James Fisher and Luke Carlson
• How to Setup the Perfect Workout on the MedX Avenger Leg Press with Tim Ryan
• Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
• Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman

People Mentioned

• Arthur Jones
• Dr. Doug McGuff | Podcasts
• Dr. Ellington Darden
• Luke Carlson | Podcasts 
• James Fisher, PhD | Podcasts 
• Wayne Westcott | Podcasts