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• Strength Over Hype: Our Honest Take on Training Trends

  Send us a textIn this episode of Between 2 Racks, we break down some of the training trends circulating through the fitness industry and give our real, practical perspective on each one. From lengthened partials to failure-focused methods, science-based exercise selection, warm-up minimalism, machine only lifting, and tech driven training, we discuss where these ideas fit, where they fall short, and how coaches can apply them without losing sight of what actually drives progress.You will hear why trends often take a good idea too far, why the industry swings from one extreme to the next, and how to evaluate a method through the lens of long term strength, movement skill, and sustainable development. We also talk about the difference between useful tools and unnecessary noise, how training context shapes decision making, and why the best programs blend principles instead of chasing the next hot concept.If you coach clients or train yourself, this episode gives you the clarity needed to understand which trends deserve attention, which ones are misunderstood, and how to stay grounded in what truly builds strength.00:00 Introduction & Overview00:38 Lengthened Partials & Long Muscle Length Training12:00 Training to Failure & Beyond Failure Methods27:43 Science-Based Exercise Selection33:14 Skipping Warmups38:09 Tech-Driven Training (Wearables, Data Tools)49:25 Machine-Only Training52:49 Wrap-Up: Context, Nuance, and Middle Ground54:26 Final Thoughts & OutroStay 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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• Strength Needs Structure: How to Plan the Year and Avoid Program Hopping

  Send us a textIn this episode of Between 2 Racks, we break down how to set up your strongest and most productive year of training. With 2026 right around the corner, this is the perfect time to think about long-term planning, goal setting, and how your macrocycles should build on one another for real progress.We talk through why goal hopping and constant program changes stall results, and how true progress comes from sequencing the right phases in the right order. You will hear how to transition out of the holiday season, how to decide when a fat loss phase actually makes sense, and how to use nutrition-driven fat loss versus metabolic training based on a client’s training age and skill level.We cover how to assess movement limitations, how to use PAAB to build a foundation at the start of the year, when to reintroduce strength work, and how to think about macrocycles two, three, and four as you lead clients toward their peak. We also discuss relative strength testing, long-term phase potentiation, and why power training at the end of the year can set-up an even better start to the next one.Whether you are coaching clients or planning your own training for 2026, this episode gives you the frameworks, decision rules, and practical sequencing you need to create your best year of strength development.If you want structured programming for your own training, check out our TrainHeroic programs like Mass Avenue, Burn Borough, Tempo Town, and Intensity at trainkilo.com00:00 Setting Up for Your Best Year of Strength Training00:54 The Problem with Program Hopping02:29 Sequencing Training Phases Correctly04:36 Planning Around Fat Loss Phases08:27 Starting with Movement Assessment10:51 Why Body Composition Matters First14:27 Considering Training Age and Client Goals17:42 Using PAB as Foundation Training19:56 Linear Progression for Year Long Success23:13 Long Term Periodization Benefits26:28 Training to Stay Jacked31:14 Maintaining Proximity to Peak Condition36:37 Building Foundation in Phase One39:32 Linear vs Undulatory Approaches42:22 Assessing Relative Strength47:37 The Importance of Getting Stronger50:41 Benefits of Power Training55:21 Reactive Periodization for Gen Pop Clients1:01:05 Tracking Client ReadinessStay 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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• The Evolution of Training: How Programming Changes With Training Age

  Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the real meaning of training age and why strength training must evolve as you move from novice to intermediate to advanced. We break down how each stage responds to training, why consistency matters more than variety in the early years, and how long-term progress depends on learning the right skills at the right time.We discuss what qualifies someone as a true beginner, even if they have trained for years, and why coaching intent, movement quality, frequency, and nervous system efficiency all influence where a client actually falls on the progression curve. You will hear how we think about movement competency, relative strength scores, motor learning, and why advanced methods only work when the foundational skills are in place.From periodization models to exercise selection to recovery strategies, we explain how programming decisions change across the stages and why advanced trainees must manage fatigue differently than anyone else. We also discuss the pitfalls of program hopping, the importance of repetition for motor learning, and how to guide gen pop clients who may remain in the beginner category for most of their training years.Whether you coach athletes, work with general population clients, or want to understand your own training age more clearly, this episode gives you a full framework for assessing where someone is, what they need next, and how to progress them with purpose.00:00 Introduction & Overview00:29 What is Training Age?04:34 What Makes Someone Advanced?09:04 Defining the Novice Stage13:18 The Importance of Repetition in Training20:18 Strength Training for Bone Density25:25 Moving from Novice to Intermediate32:51 Steps Within the Novice Stage43:11 Athletes & Training Age46:37 Exercise Selection for Intermediates54:31 Moving to Advanced: Earning the Right57:56 Managing Recovery for Advanced Trainees1:04:20 Avoiding Regression as You Advance1:13:28 Final Thoughts: Don’t Rush the ProcessStay 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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• Moving the Needle: Optimization, Performance & Mindset with Christian LaValle

  Send us a textIn this conversation with Christian LaValle of Metabolic Elite, we take a grounded look at what truly moves the needle in performance and recovery. Instead of chasing trends or piling on more variables, we explore how strategic supplementation, consistent habits, and clear decision making create real progress for both coaches and their clients.Place your order today https://www.metabolicelite.co/Apply coupon code KILO15Follow Christian LaValle @christianlavalle5 Follow James LaValle @therealjimlavalleChristian breaks down the supplement categories most coaches underutilize, why absorption and delivery systems matter, and how their liposomal technology changes what you can expect from a product. We also discuss the limitations of the optimize everything mindset, where coaches often overcomplicate their own health, and how to approach supplementation through precision rather than excess.The discussion extends beyond the technical. Christian shares what he has changed his mind about in the last year, why emotional balance is a core requirement for real performance, and how personal awareness shapes long term sustainability. This episode blends practical application, physiology, and real world coaching insight to help you evaluate where to direct your attention and where to simplify.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:47 Christian's Background and Journey to Metabolic Elite03:06 The Mission Behind Metabolic Elite06:53 Liposomal Technology Explained10:07 Research and Bioavailability Studies13:13 Product Deep Dive: Tetra Cur and Viraxall15:54 EndurO2 Aerobic Performance and HRV18:55 Glutathione and Liver Health21:01 BPC 157, KPV, and Injury Recovery Protocols22:45 Synapsin Cognitive Performance and Brain Health28:46 Product Stacking and Cycling Strategies33:34 BPC 157 as a Preventative Measure36:38 Growing Up in the Performance World43:27 Balance, Optimization Culture, and Stress48:19 Minimum Effective Dose and Long Term Training50:08 Longevity vs Being Your Best Now54:16 Blood Work and Supplement Periodization57:11 Overrated Trend Cold Plunge Culture63:37 Using Athlete Injuries to Push Methods65:00 Jim Lavalle's Legacy and Principles71:56 Underutilized Supplements Adaptogens75:28 Mitochondrial Function and Immunomodulators77:43 Misunderstood Supplements Berberine and Amino Acids81:26 Personal Recovery IndicatorsStay 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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• Rapid Fire Q&A: Strength Qualities, Basic vs Peri-Workout Supps & Readiness

  Send us a textIn this Rapid Fire Q&A, the KILO Crew answers practical programming questions for coaches and advanced lifters. We discuss how to coach concentric intent for true speed-strength, when to prioritize peri-workout supplements versus foundational health basics, and how to use readiness trends to guide training adjustments.What We CoverCoaching intent and improving concentric speedHow intensity dictates strength qualities across the macrocycleAvoiding overlap and interference between strength phasesPrioritizing peri-workout nutrition vs. essential daily supplementsUsing readiness scores and session RPEs to guide recovery decisionsBuilding work capacity without junk volumeStructuring remedial exercises and managing fatigue in advanced clients00:00 Introduction & Coaching Intent During Concentric Phase  06:12 Workout vs Basic Supplements: What to Prioritize  13:45 Supplement Recommendations for Gen Pop Clients  21:30 Integrating Remedial Exercises Without Disrupting Flow  29:10 When to Pull Back vs Push Forward with Advanced Lifters  36:55 Understanding Work Capacity Training  44:20 Assessing Movement Quality Limitations  52:05 Structuring Volume for Stress-Limited Clients  Who it’s forCoaches and lifters who want to refine periodization, recovery management, and nutrition strategy with real-world context.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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