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• Building Smarter Coaches: Systems, Purpose & Resilience with Gavin Attorre

  Send us a textIn this episode of Between 2 Racks with the KILO Crew, we’re joined by Gavin Attorre (@gavinattorre) of Muscle Intelligence to unpack what it really means to coach with intelligence, where systems meet skill, and structure serves individuality.We explore how time spent on the gym floor builds instincts and awareness that no textbook can replace, and how great coaches use those experiences to refine their craft. Gavin shares insights from years of coaching, breaking down how to blend precision with adaptability in real-world coaching.We dig into how great coaches think, the value of building systems that enhance creativity (not limit it), and why communication, consistency, and self-awareness drive long-term progress for both clients and coaches.Key Topics:The evolution of coaching systems and intelligent trainingBuilding skill, awareness, and adaptability as a coachWhy individualization beats cookie-cutter programmingHow to create structure that supports creativityConnect with Gavin:Gavin Attorre ⁠@gavinattorre⁠⁠https://checkout.muscleintelligence.com/sp/certification/⁠⁠https://checkout.muscleintelligence.com/op/coaching/⁠Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Meeting Gavin09:38 Getting Started in Coaching18:46 Transition to Online Coaching28:47 Training Philosophy and Work Capacity37:32 Breath Work and Recovery Techniques46:24 Building Habits and Client Success55:52 The Importance of Gym Floor Experience68:21 Memorable Training Stories and Camp ExperiencesStay Connected with KILO: Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes! Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM. Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram. Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at [email protected]

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• Stop Wasting Your Warm-Up: General vs Specific & What Matters Most

  Send us a textWarm-ups aren’t a waste of time, unless you’re wasting the time filling them with fluff.In this episode, we break down what actually moves the needle: how to build a simple 6-10 minute general warm-up that raises temperature and grooves movement patterns, and how to run a specific warm-up that matches the range, tempo, and load of your first lift without adding fatigue. We cover dynamic vs static work, CARs and PNF, where FRC tools fit, why warm-ups in weight training go far beyond injury prevention, and what truly matters most for performance and long-term progress.Walk away with an understanding of how to optimize your warm-ups for upper, lower, full-body, and power sessions, plus exact rep and percentage guidelines for specific warm-ups.0:00 Introduction0:45 Importance of Warmups2:37 Warmups and Injury Prevention4:05 Evolution of Warmups7:08 Dynamic Warmups10:22 Coaching Clients Through Warmups13:28 Exercise Selection for Warmups16:23 Static Stretching and PNF20:37 CARs vs Pails and Rails23:59 Specific Warmup28:47 Warmup for Remedial Exercises32:19 Foot and Ankle Activation34:14 Advanced Warmup Strategies37:10 Power Training Warmups43:47 Tracking Devices in Warmups45:33 Plyometrics and Elderly Population48:53 Personal Warmup Preferences52:13 Conditioning and Strongman Warmups56:03 Warmups for General PopulationStay Connected with KILO: Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes! Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM. Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram. Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at [email protected]

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• First Guest, Big Standards: Inside ATP Lab with Founder Robert Legare

  Send us a textThis week the KILO Crew is plus one. We sit down with Robert Legare, co-founder of ATP Lab Supplements, to talk about building a company that puts trust and quality ahead of hype. From their 2011 launch to their upcoming lab expansion, Robert shares why ATP Lab chose full-disclosure labels, how they approach formulation differently, and what being “banned-substance certified” actually means.The supplement industry thrives on hype. Flashy labels, candy flavors, and big promises. But what happens when a company builds on standards first? Robert explains the difference between marketing-driven products and science-driven formulations, and we dig into how real quality gets made.You’ll hear how to spot red flags on supplement labels, the truth about whey isolate vs concentrate, why EAAs matter during training, and what creatine is actually worth your money. If you recommend supplements to clients, or just want to stop wasting cash, this episode is worth the listen.KILO partners with people we trust. This conversation shows you why ATP Lab met our standards.👉 Learn more about ATP Lab at atplab.com and follow them on Instagram @atp_labs for updates, education, and products that put quality ahead of hype.Stay Connected with KILO: Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes! Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM. Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram. Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at [email protected]

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• Let's Talk About It: Tempo & Hypertrophy, Deloads & Training Goals

  Send us a textTempo made the rounds this week.... again, so we start by unpacking the viral claim that tempo barely affects hypertrophy. From there, we get practical with deloads and active recovery, outlining when to plan them, when to wait for signs, and simple ways to build relief into a phase without losing momentum. We also clear up a common confusion about “novice, intermediate, advanced” in fat loss and hypertrophy specialization phases and explain how to choose the right progression for a client who is new to metabolic methods but not new to lifting. Finally, we discuss mesocycle, macrocycle and year goals.You will learn:Our thoughts on tempoProactive vs reactive deload strategies that actually helpWhen to use specialization phases and for whomA clean hierarchy for mesocycle, macrocycle, and year goalsWe conclude with a brief update on upcoming program changes and things get emotional.Stay Connected with KILO: Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes! Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM. Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram. Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at [email protected]

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• Work Capacity Isn’t Dead: You Stopped Training It

  Send us a textWe discuss a blunt question: what happened to work capacity? We define it, the ability to do more quality work, repeat it, and recover, then explore why it’s slipping (lifestyle stress, poor loading, “failure-only” low-volume trends, and a neglected aerobic base).What we cover👉 Short- vs long-term work capacity and how to spot session drop-off👉 Recovery pillars: sleep, nutrition, stress, and micronutrients👉 Programming levers: step/constant loading, smart rest, mesocycle loading (ascending/peaking/descending)👉When to use phase, weekly, or daily-undulating models to balance volume and intensity👉Why you don’t chase PRs in high-volume phases, and what to do instead👉 Starting low, progressing volume, and avoiding junk repsActionable, jargon-light guidance to help you bring work capacity back, so training gets harder, recovery gets better, and progress lasts.Stay Connected with KILO: Have Questions? Send them to us here and we will answer in our Rapid Fire Episodes! Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Between 2 Racks on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Visit Our Website: For more information, and to register for our courses, visit TRAINKILO.COM. Follow Us: Keep up with the latest updates and join our community on YouTube, and Instagram. Follow the Crew: Kelsey, Stephane, Pauric & Alexandra Want to Contact us?: Reach out to us at [email protected]

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