JOURNAL

Our Journal is where strength meets substance. A collection of articles that define
our doctrine on performance.

We don't answer to sponsors, trends, or algorithms. Our loyalty is to you — the coaches, athletes, and hard-charging individuals looking for truth, not hype.

We'll do the heavy lifting. We go to battle with bullshit and cut straight to the facts. If you want honest insight and hard-earned experience, you're in the right place.

LATEST ARTICLES

The Missing Piece in Your Hypertrophy Training

Most people don’t struggle to build muscle because they need a new program, they struggle because they’ve never learned how to truly train for hypertrophy. At The Hypertrophy Standard Seminar, John and the Power Athlete crew break down the real drivers of muscle growth, from mechanical tension and movement execution to nutrition, recovery, and training intensity. This isn’t theory for the internet. It’s hands-on coaching designed to help lifters train harder, execute better, and finally understand what it takes to build real size and strength.

Author: John

There’s No Substitute for Trampoline Sprints

Speed isn’t just about running faster, it’s about force, timing, and control. Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, explains how trampoline sprints train all three, helping you build power and resilience with every step.

Author: Ben Skutnik

The BS Coaches Keep Shovelling About Speed

Sprint-only training sounds clean, but it leaves field athletes underprepared. Speed matters, but without conditioning, athletes fade when it counts. Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr Ben Skutnik, breaks down why repeat effort, recovery, and aerobic support are essential for real performance, and why practice alone won’t cover the gap.

Author: Ben Skutnik

Why You Need to Stop Ignoring Creatine

Learn more about creatine supplementation, why it’s the most researched and effective performance supplement available, and how it can improve strength, recovery, and cognitive function when used consistently.

Author: John

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

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

Sled Work Without a Sled

No sled? No problem. Learn the best sled workout alternatives to build power, speed, and conditioning anywhere. Whether you’re in a packed gym, outdoors, or traveling with limited equipment. Discover how to maintain intensity, train the same energy systems, and keep making gains without missing a step.

Author: Ben Skutnik

Why Your Energy Sucks All Day

If your energy crashes every day, it’s not a lack of discipline, it’s metabolic inflexibility. Learn how to stop relying on sugar, stabilize your energy, and build a body that performs without constant fueling.

Author: John

How To Hack Your Breathing

If you’re not using breathing for performance, you’re leaving results on the table. Learn how to get stronger, recover faster, and train smarter.

Author: John

Burnt Out or Just Low on Salt?

Think you’re overtraining? You might just be under-salted. Learn how sodium drives hydration, performance, and recovery—and why increasing your intake could be the simplest fix for better output in the gym.

Author: John

UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE

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

A Course Correction for Youth Athletes

It’s no secret that Youth Sports are now more competitive than ever. This pressure to perform at…

Author: Alex Gibson

CHARGRILLED CHICKEN BOWLS

BYOB – Build-Your-Own-Bowl! A variation of delicious sides combined in one. Jam packed with flavour, nutrients and…

Author: Rachel Koo
Cory Windle Private Professional

The Private Sector Professional

It’s a fair assumption to say that, for the majority of college students who decide to pursue…

Author: Cory Windle

CRUSTLESS QUICHE – BACON MUSHROOM KALE

A simple and delicious breakfast made to save you time in the morning before work or wow…

Author: Rachel Koo