The truth about injury, resilience, and training that actually works.
Injuries aren’t just setbacks, they’re preventable roadblocks on the path to peak performance. Scott Hogan, author of Built or Broken, joins me to explore how athletes can train smarter, protect their joints, and stay in the game longer.
Scott breaks down the often-overlooked role of tendons, the cascade effect of injuries, and why addressing pain early is critical. He dives into youth sports, emphasizing broad athletic development over early specialization, and we share strategies for building a body that’s resilient, durable, and primed for high-level performance.
If you want to maximize your performance and minimize the setbacks that derail it, this conversation is packed with insights to keep your body strong for the long haul.
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John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete and host of Power Athlete Radio. He is a 9 year starter and veteran of the NFL. John was drafted with the 97th pick in 1999 NFL Draft and went on to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, appearing in 3 NFC Championship games, and for starter for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007. In 2008, he played with the New England Patriots until an injury ended his season early with him retiring in 2009. Over the course of his career, John has started over 100 games and has 10 play-off appearances. He was a four year lettermen while playing football at the University of California at Berkeley. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric in 1998. John has worked with the MLB, NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes and Military. He travels the world lecturing on performance and nutrition and records his podcast, Power Athlete Radio, every week with over 800 episodes spanning 13 years. You can catch up with John as his personal blog, Talk To Me Johnnie, on social media @johnwelbourn or at Power Athlete Radio.
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