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LATEST ARTICLES

Chill Out: Cold Therapy Benefits with Coolmitt

Discover the CoolMitt: a cutting-edge palm cooling device based on Stanford research, designed to accelerate recovery and enhance physical and mental performance. Ideal for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, first responders, and high-stress professionals.

Author: Matt Spaid

Why Women Need Creatine

Ready to unlock the benefits of creatine for lifelong strength, energy, and mental focus? Discover how this powerhouse supplement can support your health at every stage of life!

Author: John

Finding the Ideal Temperature for Cold Water Immersion

Whether you’re chasing recovery, mental clarity, or just trying to toughen up—find your sweet spot in the cold somewhere between ‘refreshing dip’ and ‘polar bear plunge.

Author: John

Moving The Dirt with Mental Health

At rock bottom, sometimes the hardest lift is getting yourself off the ground. Coach Durrett shares one hell of a comeback story—turning pain into purpose through iron, discipline, and resilience. The lesson? Life’s not about erasing struggle; it’s about building the strength to carry it. If you’re ready to Move The Dirt, this post is for you.

Author: John Durrett

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.

Unlock Explosive Speed with This Secret

Why targeting the right muscles will leave your competition in the dust.

Author: John

Punch Father Time in the Face. Outlift Age.

Strong legs, strong trunk, strong life. Check out how to stay solid and steady as you get older -no cane required.

Author: John

Are You Cut Out for Entrepreneurship?

These five rules are your blueprint for cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset. It’s not about fads or shortcuts; it’s about grit, creativity, and the ability to adapt. Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, but if you’re up for the challenge, these principles will help you navigate the chaos and seize the opportunities that lead to success.

Author: John

Training Hip Extension For Speed

If you’re still thinking squats and deadlifts are the key to speed, you’re leaving that extra gear in the locker room.

Author: John

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.

VIDEO: A Day with the Bamboo Bar

[youtube width=”540″ height=”304″]https://youtu.be/NUGiZrOs5s4[/youtube] John leads from the front when it comes to training bench press at the…

Author: John

Bacon Garlic Guacamole

NOTE: Looking for the Power Athlete Steak Brine? Click here! This recipe is a twist on a…

Author: John

Power Athlete Concussion Protection Training

Concussions are a serious immediate and long term concern for every athlete participating in field sports from football to…

Author: John

Kate’s Chicken Parmesan

Today’s recipe comes courtesy of my wife, Kate. A little known fact about us, we each lived…

Author: John