James and Jordan discuss the importance of establishing a starting point in coaching and training. They discuss the evolution of the intake process and the use of information and communication to guide program building.   We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/   Establishing a Starting Point (00:01:30) Work Capacity and Exercise Selection (00:06:25) Understanding Work Capacity (00:09:30) Previous Coaching Experience (00:12:52) Communication and Feedback (00:14:16) Exercise Prescription and Time Constraints (00:15:26) Understanding Energy Systems (00:20:59) Tracking Data and Inputs (00:24:16) Misunderstanding Inputs and Outputs (00:26:05) Understanding the Sensitivity of the Body (00:28:49) Importance of Precision in Nutrition and Training (00:29:40) Misunderstanding of Adaptation in Training (00:31:08) Utility of Non-Converging Resistance Profiles (00:32:18) Need to Learn Physiology Beyond Muscle Building (00:33:41) Value of Experience and Client Preferences (00:34:35) Keeping an Open Mind as a Coach (00:36:13) Embracing Variability in Training (00:37:43) Importance of Listening in Communication (00:39:21) Three Components of Evidence-Based Practice (00:40:00) Looking for Principles, Not Answers in Research (00:43:42) Evolution of the Intake Process (00:45:10) Using Information and Communication to Guide Program Building (00:47:46) Low Bar of Being a Good Communicator (00:52:33)