EP 4: Mark Reifkind on training, competing, & life
The Hammer Cast · Aleks Salkin
June 2, 201937m 51s
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Show Notes
Joining me on the podcast in this episode is one of the most experienced personal trainers in the US, Master SFG Mark Reifkind.
Mark has competed at a high level in 4 sport: gymnastics, triathlon, bodybuilding, and powerlifting, and is one of the highest ranking StrongFirst kettlebell instructors in the world.
In this episode we discuss:
- The education of a coach: Mark's history of training - and competing against - the best athletes in the world
- His insights into the difference between training competitive athletes and training 'Average Joes'
- Training vs. Exercise - why most people need one and not the other
- Most important things to factor into a student's training
- Training like an athlete - a recipe for disaster?
- Much more!
Be sure to check out Mark's website at www.GiryaStrength.com