Andy Van Strength and Conditioning

Good morning and welcome back! Today we host a friend and fellow coach, Jon Harris, who shares his story on how he got into fitness; how his fitness journey has evolved over the years; and how he has grown as a man, a father, a husband, and a coach through the years. Grab a beer … Continue reading A2Z No BS Episode 102: Special Guest Jon Harris on Staying in the Game

Good morning and welcome back to the show! Well, we finally did it - we went viral. A video on Instagram with yours truly and Dan John snowballed into an avalanche and suddenly we have more than 11 million views on the internet. It's a pretty cool thing to see, and we talk about what … Continue reading A2Z No BS Episode 101: We went Viral! And the elusive “enough.”

We made it! Zack and I have officially crossed the 100-episode mark, and we're pumped to share it with you. It's been a long and fun journey, and today we talk about what it took to get us here. In this podcast, as in fitness, and in life, often the simplest, most fundamental things are … Continue reading A2Z No BS Episode 100: Let the Meat do the Talking

Good afternoon and welcome back! Today, Zack, Summer and I are talking about some of our favorite fitness misconceptions. Is downing a protein shake post-workout necessary? How much protein do you really need? What is sorness and is it a good indicator of a hard workout? And lastly - and my favorite - is stretching … Continue reading A2Z No BS Episode 99: Exposing Fitness Misconceptions

Good morning and welcome back! Today, Zack and I are chatting Dips. Specifically, how we approach the exercise in terms of programming and progressions with our own workouts as well as our clients workouts. If Dips have been on your radar and you've been wanting to try them, give this one a listen as we've … Continue reading A2Z No BS Episode 98: I Dip, You Dip, We Dip

Good morning and welcome back! Today, Zack and I (and Summer!) chat about how we've evolved about junk volume; making mistakes; and how we've evolved as coaches over the years in how we approach our clients workouts, as well as our own. Grab a beer and enjoy!

Good morning and welcome back to the podcast! Today, Zack and I have a very special guest joining us to talk about training and nutrition. Today is our first session of the 2023 season, and we're here to help you navigate your goals and training into the new year. Grab a beer and enjoy!

Good morning and welcome back! Today, Zack and I are reflecting on a productive and unbelievable year. We chat about what we accomplished; the places we traveled; the significant things we experienced over the course of the year; and of course, the goals we set and the goals we achieved. Looking forward to 2023, we … Continue reading A2Z No BS Episode 95: Looking Back, Looking Forward/Comparison is the Thief

Good morning and welcome back! Today, Zack and I are checking in at East Nashville Beer Works and chatting about fitness, goals, and the new year. Some of us dream about squatting 500 lbs. Others want to look like the cover model on the fitness magazine. While these are admirable goals, they come with an … Continue reading A2Z No BS Episode 94: Shoot for the Moon, Land among the Stars

Good morning and welcome back! As you might have heard, the "Insta-famous" "Liver King" was exposed recently for being a fraud. Unfortunately, Liver King and people like him abound in all industries, fitness included. Today, Zack and I talk about Liver King and our beef with him and people like him, and talk about ethics … Continue reading A2Z No BS Episode 93: Snake Oil and Liver King, oh My