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Contrast Therapy: Shift Your Perspective
Burnt out? Sore? CNS fried from going full-send? Contrast therapy is the brutal recovery method elite athletes use to reset their nervous system, crush inflammation, and force the body back into rebuild mode. This isn’t about relaxation, it’s about survival. If you’re training like a savage, you better recover like one. Certified Power Athlete Coach, Matthew Spaid, explains how to weaponize heat and cold to stay unbreakable.
How to Build a Bulletproof Back
If you’re serious about building real strength, dominating your lifts, and protecting your spine for life, it’s time to stop ignoring the most underrated machine in the gym. The reverse hyper isn’t just for powerlifters, it’s the ultimate tool for bulletproofing your back, accelerating recovery, and leveling up your performance. Dr Hunter Waldman shares why every serious athlete needs it in their arsenal.
The Strength Hack Your Joints Will Thank You For
Most people think getting stronger means grinding through heavy lifts and wrecking their joints in the process. But there’s a smarter way. Power Athlete Certified Coach, Matthew Spaid, explains how concentric-only training, especially with sled work, lets you build serious strength, boost recovery, and rewire your nervous system without the wear and tear. Whether you’re coming back from injury, deloading, or just training smarter, this overlooked method could be the key to staying strong, resilient, and ready for anything.
The Secret Weapon For Your Training & Recovery
Most athletes obsess over protein, creatine, and pre-workouts, but completely overlook one mineral that impacts muscle function, recovery, sleep, and even metabolism: magnesium. If you’re cramping during training, sleeping poorly, or feeling run down, there’s a good chance you’re deficient. Dr Hunter Waldman breaks down why magnesium is essential for performance, how to tell if you’re low, and the best ways to dial it in for real results.
Which Protein Powder Actually Works?
Whey, casein, collagen, or plant-based? Not all protein powders are created equal. Here’s how to choose the right one for your goals without wasting money or screwing up your nutrition.
Your Breath Is Weak. Fix It With CO₂ Training
Most athletes breathe like amateurs and it’s costing them reps, recovery, and resilience. This article shows you how to weaponize CO₂ tolerance for better endurance, sharper focus, and elite-level calm under pressure. Learn how to breathe like Bane and dominate when others gas out. Read it, or stay average.
Muscle: The Ultimate Longevity Drug
Muscle is the ultimate longevity drug, yet most people are losing it without realizing what’s at stake. Strength isn’t just about performance; it’s your body’s best defense against aging, disease, and metabolic decline. We break down why muscle is the key to a longer, healthier life and how you can start building it today. Don’t just survive, thrive.
Mastering the Power Athlete Anabolic Diet
Learn how to successfully implement the Power Athlete Anabolic Diet for peak performance. Discover key strategies for adaptation, hydration, and fueling.
Why CrossFit Football & Power Athlete Had Everyone Raging
Learn how to successfully implement the Power Athlete Anabolic Diet for peak performance. Discover key strategies for adaptation, hydration, and fueling.
When To Go Hard & When To Hold Back
Unlock the secret to long-term athletic success! Certified Power Athlete Coach David McKercher shows us how to apply the perfect amount of training stress to supercharge your progress. Discover the performance hierarchy and the proven sequencing strategy that ensures sustainable gains in strength, power, and speed, without the risk of overtraining or injury. Don’t miss out on the essential principles that will take your athletic development to the next level.
