In this episode of the podcast, Maggie and Sarah sit down with Avi Silverberg – with a Masters of Science in kinesiology, being a 3-time world team powerlifter, winning a bronze medal at the 2010 World Bench Press Championships, and a career best press of 300k/661lbs, Avi is an immensely successful strength training coach and Head Coach for team Canada powerlifting. One of Avi’s more recent accomplishments has been cofounding MyStrengthBook, a software for athletes to build workouts, track performance and receive strength training programs from top athletes.  MyStrengthBook has also recently developed software for online strength coaches to build customized programs for their athletes and track their metrics and performance.

In this episode, we pick Avi’s brain about:

• His studies on serious leisure
• What it takes to develop a passion and what the benefits of having a passion are, specifically in sports
• Powerlifting metrics – what they are, why they are important and how to utilize them
• His coaching protocols and strategies
• Setting athlete’s expectations
• How to manage and adapt training protocols based on stressors

Be sure to check out MyStrengthBook for a free trial, and PowerliftingTechnique.com for tons of useful information on how to develop better powerlifting technique to increase strength and reduce injury.  You can also find Avi on Instagram @everydayavi to follow along with his adventures, and his journey to ‘being ripped.’