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*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode Gerry welcomes on world-renowned strength coach and businessman Tony Gentilcore.Tony has trained both athletes and general fitness clients for almost two decades while having a hand in the co-founding and early years of Cressey Sports Performance as well as his own successful training studio, Core, in Massachusetts.The conversation begins with a look at Tony’s ascension through the industry, his experience co-founding Cressey Sports Performance and what he learned in that time and in venturing out on his own thereafter.From there, he talks about COVID-19 and the impact it has had on the fitness industry, the perils of misunderstanding sport specificity, sticking to the basics in strength training and way, way more.For a refreshing, genuine perspective on various areas of strength and conditioning you definitely won’t want to miss this episode!All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!Episode Timestamps3:20 - Julian’s Nutrition Tip9:10 - Dealing with Covid19:20 - Small Gym Atmosphere & Gym Composition24:15 - Tony’s Background & Clients27:40 - Dealing with Clients That Get in Their Own Way32:25 - Dealing with Parents44:33 - Shifting to Gen Pop Vs. Athletes50:45 - The Grind of Moving Up53:48 - Defining When You’ve “Made It”1:00:00 - Avoiding the “Change Just to Change” MentalitySupport the show (http://www.challengerstrength.com)