The Rdella Training® Podcast is brought to you each week by Scott Iardella, Author of The Edge of Strength. The Rdella Training Podcast is a weekly professional podcast dedicated to helping people of all levels train smarter, improve performance, and discover the best version of themselves through a foundation of strength. An innovative strength & performance podcast for today's serious fitness enthusiast. High-quality content, expert interviews, and unconventional topics to get results. Learn the best strength, conditioning, and peak performance strategies with your host, Strength Coach and former Physical Therapist, Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN, SFGII. Learn from Scott and many other top expert coaches, authors, and fitness professionals each week with in-depth, practical interviews to help you train better, safer, & stronger. Forging Athletic Bodies Around The World. For more information and resources, please visit RdellaTraining.com.
(#190) In the final episode of 2016, I wanted to share the 2 big things I’m doing right now that will set the stage for an amazing year ahead. These are 2 simple things you can do to have a major impact in the upcoming...

(#189) Here’s 3 important questions we should constantly be asking ourselves – about our training. These are simple questions, but simple is not always common practice. In addition to discussing the “3 questions,” I’ll share some gratitude as I look back at this year’s podcast...

(#188) Aaron Alexander is the featured guest this week on the show. This session is “unconventional” and fast-paced as we cover some great topics and practical applications. Aaron is the creator of Align Therapy and a fitness podcaster who’s passionate about helping people maximize function...

(#187) Joe De Sena returns to the show this week in “The Return of The Spartan.” Joe’s a great man and is now a 3-time guest on the podcast. He’s the founder of Spartan Race, a multi-book author, ultra-endurance athlete, and mega-successful entrepreneur. There’s a...
Direct download: RT_187___Joe_De_Sena_-_The_Return_Of_The_Spartan.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 9:02am EDT

(#186) I’ve got a HUGE announcement in episode 186 – not to mention it’s a cool episode to listen to… Learn about the project I’ve been immersed in for the last several months – The Revolution Strong Summit! The Revolution Strong Summit unites the industry...
Direct download: RT_186___The_Revolution_Strong_Summit.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 9:22pm EDT

(#185) In this week’s session, I’ll give you a brief recap of the 4th National Congress of Strength in Italy. The congress was amazing and I’ll tell you about in this week’s show. And, I’ll share 3 key takeaways – the 3 simple “transformative” things...
Direct download: RT_185___3_Secrets_From_The_Congress_Of_Strength_In_Italy.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 9:39am EDT

(#184) I want to keep you in the loop, so in this week’s short episode, I’ll share the latest happenings and what’s going on behind the scenes at RdellaTraining.com. There’s a lot of exciting things going on right now, so I’ll tell you about a...
Direct download: RT_184___Behind_The_Scenes_And_Current_Events.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 7:19am EDT

(#183) I’m back!!! After a short sabbatical, this episode kicks off the RETURN of The Rdella Training Podcast. I’m very excited to get the show rolling again with this episode. In this session, I’ll tell you what I’ve been up to and why I took...

(#182) In this session, I answer some GREAT listener questions about programming, progressions, kettlebells, and even supplementation. In addition, I also have a BIG announcement that you’ll want to hear about as a valued listener of the RT podcast. If you could take a minute, please...
Direct download: RT_182___A_BIG_ANNOUNCEMENT_Plus_Listener_Q__A.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 12:33pm EDT

(#181) Strength Athletes, Hayden Bowe and Stefi Cohen, join the podcast this week in phenomenal “live in-person” interview session. In this session, I sat down with them “LIVE” in South Florida to do this amazing interview. Hayden and Stefanie have a truly unique approach to...


(#180) Dr. Stacy Sims joins the show this week to discuss the unique topic of gender differences in training and nutrition. Stacy Sims is an environmental exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and specialist in performance nutrition and gender differences in athletes. She’s also the author the...

(#179) In this week’s show, I’ll share with you 5 of my biggest takeaways from the recent Perform Better Summit. The Perform Better Summit is a fantastic 3 day “live” event with some of the best names and authorities in fitness and performance training. Presenters...
Direct download: RT_179___5_Major_Takeaways_From_The_Perform_Better_Summit.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 10:34am EDT

(#178) In this solo episode, I’ll discuss one of the best shoulder mobility tools I’ve come across – and it’s NOT a kettlebell! This amazing device not only improves shoulder mobility and overall shoulder “health” but it does so much more… In this session, I’ll...
Direct download: RT_178___The_Ultimate_Shoulder_Mobility_Tool.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 9:35am EDT

(#177) Josh Trent joins the podcast this week. This is a unique interview, packed with value and useful information. Josh is a wellness consultant, corrective exercise specialist, digital health coach, podcast host and founder of Wellness Force. His motivation to create Wellness Force and coach over 10,000...
Direct download: 177_RT_177___Josh_Trent_-_A_Driving_Force_For_Wellness.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 9:53am EDT

(Interrogation Session #6) The final interview in this interrogation series features an awesome session with Jean-Francois Salvadori. Jean-Francois is a forty-something father of two, athlete, and busy professional who shares his great story, lessons, and key advice in this short session. Here’s what you’ll hear...

(#176) Steph Gaudreau joins the podcast this week for one of the most dynamic interviews I’ve had on the show. This is a fun, free-flowing, and incredibly informative chat session! Steph is a holistic nutritionist, weightlifting coach, best-selling author, blogger, and founder of StephGaudreau.com. She helps...

(Interrogation Session #5) Next up in the interrogation series is a fantastic new interview with Caine Folkes-Miller. Caine is a 42-year-old management consultant who travels relentlessly, yet still finds time to train, eat healthy, and get great results from his programs. Here’s what you’ll hear...

(#175) David Joyce, a world-leading expert in athletic performance and injury prevention, joins the show this week to discuss his approach to peak performance and preventing injury. David is the head of athletic performance for GWS (Greater Western Syndey) Giants in the Australian Football League in...

(Interrogation Session #4) The next installment of the interrogation series features Jessica Aspiras. After a very successful job in corporate America, Jessica left her job to pursue her true passion – a career in fitness. Hear how she left the “corporate world” and put together...

(#174) Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman, is today’s guest on the podcast and he’s here to share his transformational life story, from classroom to cage. This is a fun and informative interview that I know you’re going to love! Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman is a professional...

(Interrogation Session #3) The 3rd installment of the interrogation series features fitness professional and coach, Justin Grinnell. Justin Grinnell is a strength coach, personal trainer, nutrition enthusiast, training facility owner, husband, and father. He’s also the owner of State of Fitness in East Lansing, Michigan. In...

(#173) Dr. Eric Goodman joins the show today to talk about optimizing movement patterns, so you can build a solid foundation for strength and overall health. Eric has spent years studying human physiology and movement. He has trained world-class athletes for better performance and has...

(Interrogation Session #2) The next short interview in the interrogation series features Jim Hatcher.  Jim has an amazing story and mission, not only because he’s 74 years young, but because he’s got a powerful message for all. And if Jim can do it, anyone can!...

(#172) Dr. Zach Long, Founder of The Barbell Physio, is this week’s guest on the podcast. He joins the show to talk about strength and performance as it relates to his approach as a physical therapist. Zach is a Doctor of physical therapy, strength and...

(Interrogation Series #1) This is the first interview of the Interrogation Series on The Rdella Training Podcast. The Interrogation Series features “real world” stories and lessons from amazing people of the Rdella Training community. This is a GREAT interview to kick things off as Ekaterina “Kat” Tabakova...

(#171) Greg Nuckols, Founder of Strengtheory, joins me on the podcast this week to talk all about squatting – and so much more. Greg is a strength coach, world-class drug free powerlifter, fitness writer, and creator of Strengtheory. His passion is synthesizing scientific research and...
Direct download: 171_RT_171___Greg_Nuckols_-_A_Master_Class_In_The_Squat.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 8:28am EDT

(#170) Dr. Kelly Starrett returns this week as a 4-time guest on the podcast to talk about a critical topic for enhancing your health and living a better life. Kelly Starrett is a movement teacher, strength coach, visionary physical therapist, international speaker, and co-founder of MobilityWOD.com, which has transformed...


(#169) Steve Kamb, author of Level Up Your Life and the Founder of Nerd Fitness, joins the podcast this week. For the past 5 years, Steve Kamb has transformed himself from wannabe daydreamer into a real life superhero and actually turned his life into a...

(#168) Shawn Stevenson returns to the podcast this week for one of THE MOST AMAZING interviews on the show to date! I’m extremely pumped and excited to have him back on the show for a second round. If you missed our first interview, definitely go...

(#167) Craig Ballantyne is a HUGE success in the fitness industry and beyond. This week I’m really excited to share this interview with Craig who shares incredible value during this episode. I can’t wait for you to dive into this one! Craig Ballantyne is the Editor of...
Direct download: 167-Rdella-Training-Craig-Ballantyne.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 8:48pm EDT

(#166) Danny Kavadlo is this week’s guest on the podcast and this interview is not only insightful, but inspiring. Danny has made his mark in the fitness world as a personal trainer, world authority in calisthenics, and Master Instructor for Dragon Door’s Progressive Calisthenics Certification. He...

(#165) Fabio Zonin is this week’s featured guest on the podcast and the amount of quality information that he shares during this interview blew me away! Fabio is a Master SFG, SFB, and SFL. He is a former powerlifter, natural bodybuilder and was a master...

(#164) Chris Duffin, world renowned powerlifter and coach, is this week’s featured guest on the podcast. Chris is an elite level powerlifter, coach, inventor, owner of Elite Performance Center, and founder of KabukiStrength.com. His goal is to inspire and motivate men to chase their dreams despite adversity...

(#163) In this week’s show, I answer some fantastic reader and listener questions about training and performance. You’re guaranteed to learn something new in this week’s episode where I’ll chat about some “hot topics” in strength and conditioning. And I want your feedback on this...

(#162) Greg Everett, Olympic weightlifting coach and multi-book author, is today’s featured guest on the podcast. Greg Everett is a national-level competitive weightlifter & coach, author, writer, producer, director, and founder of Catalyst Athletics, which is a the world’s largest source of educational material for...

(#161) Dr. Stuart McGill, Professor of Spine Biomechanics, is a return guest on the show and this week’s featured expert. Dr. McGill is a world-renowned lecturer and expert in spine function, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. He has written more than 300 scientific publications on lumbar function,...

(#160) Charlie Weingroff, strength coach and renowned physical therapist, returns to the podcast this week. Charlie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an elite level powerlifter. Charlie’s DVD series – Training = Rehab – has redefined...

(#159) Frank McKinney is the first guest to be interviewed “live-in-person” on the podcast in an amazing and powerful episode. Frank is a Mega-Real Estate Developer and Artist, 5-time International Best-Selling Author, Philanthropist, Ultra-Marathon Athlete, and True Visionary. Frank’s ground-breaking book – Make It Big...

(#158) In this week’s episode, I’ll share some of the training and performance resources that I have in my own personal library. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or strength athlete looking to enhance your training or a coach looking for the extra edge, I’ll give you...
Direct download: RT_158___Training_Resources_From_My_Personal_Library.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 11:36am EDT

(#157) Georgie Fear, registered dietitian, professional nutrition coach, and author of Lean Habits, is the featured guest this week on the podcast. This is an intensive interview discussing Georgie’s passion and expertise: habit based nutrition. Before we immersed into the nutrition talk, we discussed her...

(#156) John Welbourn, former NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles, CEO of PowerAthlete, and mastermind of CrossFit Football, joins me this week on the podcast. John is a no-nonsense guy with a ton of experience in the strength game. This interview session is loaded with...

(#155) Rob Dionne is this week’s featured podcast guest. Rob is a former actor-turned personal trainer, fitness professional, and podcaster. He’s fitness enthusiast who practices what he preaches and we had an amazing discussion recently about fat loss strategies in a very unique “debate-like” format. You...

(#154) A “special edition” episode of the podcast. A short episode, but a powerful concept. New Year’s resolutions don’t work. I’ve found something that works much better. It’s a simple, but HIGHLY effective way to set yourself up for an amazing year. It’s used by...
Direct download: RT_154___Resolutions_Dont_Work_-_Do_This_Instead.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 10:53am EDT

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