Episode 296 – Gus Cooke - The Adventures

28/06/2025 58 min
Episode 296 –  Gus Cooke  -  The Adventures

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Episode 296 –  Gus Cooke  -  The Adventures In this conversation, Jonny BBad and Gus Cooke discuss Gus's journey from grassroots coaching to becoming a successful online coach in the powerlifting community. They explore the evolution of coaching, the importance of communication, the impact of social media, and the role of velocity-based training in enhancing performance. Gus shares insights on injuries, recovery, and the significance of travel in personal development. The discussion also touches on future aspirations in education and the challenges of balancing coaching with personal goals. Guest – Gus CookeSocials - https://www.instagram.com/gus_cooke/?hl=en Host – Jonny “B Bad”Contact – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/jonny_bbad/ Chapters00:00Introduction and Background02:31Transitioning to Online Coaching05:26The Journey into Powerlifting07:52Coaching Philosophy and Lessons Learned10:49Nutrition in Powerlifting13:26Injuries and Recovery16:10The Impact of Social Media on Coaching18:45The Shift to Online Coaching During COVID21:20Communication in Coaching23:52Velocity-Based Training and Its Importance31:15The Balance of Fatigue and Training Precision32:41Velocity-Based Training: A Game Changer36:07The Role of Data in Coaching Decisions37:56Traveling as a Path to Personal Growth41:36The Digital Nomad Lifestyle45:52Future Aspirations in Coaching and Education56:52Lunch and Closing Thoughts