S1: Maximizing Your Gains | E1: Strength Isn’t Random - Building a Body That Adapts on Purpose
Welcome to the first official episode of the PT³ Podcast — where physical therapy, personal training, and podcast talks collide. We’re kicking things off by diving into the first three chapters of Maximizing Your Gains, my premium guide for anyone serious about training smarter and building lasting strength - available to purchase on ptcubed.com/shop.
This episode covers:
Chapter 1: What is Strength? We define strength in practical, scientific terms — not just what it looks like, but what it does for you in training, rehab, and everyday life.
Chapter 2: The SAID Principle Your body adapts to exactly what you do — nothing more, nothing less. We explore how to harness the “Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands” to make training efficient and effective.
Chapter 3: Progressive Overload This is the bedrock of muscle and strength development. We break down how to increase demand over time without burning out or plateauing.
Joining me on the mic is Drew Zitomer, CSCS — a fellow strength and conditioning specialist, soon-to-be Occupational Therapist, passionate coach, and lifelong lifter who knows his way around a barbell and a brain. Drew brings a hybrid approach to coaching that blends rehab science with high-performance training, and in this episode, he shares his personal take on what it really means to train with purpose.
PT³ coaching clients get free access to the full Maximizing Your Gains guide. Want in? Head to ptcubed.com or shoot a DM to @ptcubed on Instagram.
