Beyond Cycle Syncing: Smarter Training for Women
How should women adapt their training around the menstrual cycle without overcomplicating it? Coach Gaby and Coach Mel sit down with Bobbie...
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The Reactive Training Systems Podcast
Everything about Reactive Training Systems, auto-regulation, powerlifting, strength, and getting strong for coaches and athletes alike!
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Three Perspectives On IPF Worlds 2026
Coach Mike, Peter and Gaby recap their experience at the 2026 IPF Worlds in Lithuania from three roles: Peter handling many sessions, Gaby c...
Dr. Nathan Dailey & Nathan Baxter: The Injured Athlete Journey
What actually causes lifting injuries, and how should you train around pain? In this episode, Mel Kasper is joined by Dr. Nathan Dailey and...
Driving Force: The Why Behind RTS
What really drives a coach to keep reinventing how athletes train and peak? In this conversation, Mike Tuchscherer explains how his obsessio...
Coaching Takeaways from 2026 Collegiate Nationals: Standards, Endurance, and Meet-Day Decisions
How do you prepare athletes for the toughest standards and longest days at Collegiate Nationals? Coach John, Andrew and Kenny share key less...
Systems Over Willpower: Build A Better Environment
Coach Mike Tuchscherer, Gaby Muller and nutritionist Pia Marangoni discuss the role of environment in shaping behavior for better training a...
Crafting the Perfect Training Program: Frequency, Volume, and Engagement
How often should you really be training—and when does more become too much? In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer, Gaby Muller and Andrew Jessop...
Peak Performance: The Journey of Setting New Lifelong PRs
How do you turn injury and setbacks into lifetime personal bests on the platform? In this episode, Coach Mike, Coach John and Dr. Nathan Dai...
Pawel Jurczynski: High Frequency & Dynamic RPE
Coach Mike, Coach Mel and Pawel Jurczynski dive into high-frequency training systems, sharing insights from the European Powerlifting Confer...
Balancing Strength and Technique: Insights from Mike and Andrew
How much should a coach shape an athlete's technique, and how much should be left to self-discovery? In this episode, Coach Mike and Coach A...
Dr. Zac Robinson & Josh Pelland: Can Science Make You Stronger?
How can lifters and coaches apply the latest research to train smarter and perform better? In this podcast, Coach Mike and Andrew talk with...
Inside The World Of Equipped Powerlifting with Hugo Duarte and Dominic Wetekam
Equipped powerlifting isn't just about putting on tighter gear—it's about pressure, trust, and problem-solving when it matters most. In this...
Dr. Nathan Dailey: Rehab With Emerging Strategies
Dr. Nathan Dailey returns to the RTS Podcast to talk with Coaches John Garafano and Ross Leppala about powerlifting rehab, competition stres...
John Garafano: The Comeback Story
In this episode of Reactive Training Systems, Coach Ross Leppala and John Garafano discuss John's journey back to competitive powerlifting a...
Jochen Strubbe: The Ideal Athlete
In this episode, Belgian coach and athlete Jochen Strubbe shares his coaching journey in the sport, emphasizing the importance of critical t...
Thomas Lilley: Techniques & Strategies
In this episode of the RTS Podcast, Coach Mike and Coach Mel talk with Thomas Lilly, founder of Zero Weakness Gyms. Known for coaching elite...
Mike's Powerlifting America Nationals Recap
What can 20 years of powerlifting still teach you? In this episode, Coach Mike reflects on lessons from competing at the Nationals, sharing...
Kjell Bakkelund: Champion Mindset
Coach Mike and Mel sit down with 2025 Sheffield champion Kjell Bakkelund. They dive into the art of coaching, building strong coach-athlete...
Ade Omisakin: Self-Coached Road To Sheffield
In this episode, we dive into the art of self-coaching in powerlifting with Ade Omisakin. We talk tracking progress, spotting trends, and us...
Dynamic vs Static RPE: A Deep Dive Into Modern Programming
Coach Mike, John and our newest RTS Coach Andrew discuss gym safety, managing fatigue, and the differences between dynamic and static RPE sy...