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Having an edge on the competition. This week we are joined by New Orleans Saints fullback, Austin Johnson. Get to know this football Pro and what he had to do to get there. Between training, traveling, and trying to to stay healthy, Johnson is motivated everyday simply by “wanting it more” than his competition. John…
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As the credits of Batman vs. Superman started rolling, I immediately took to the Google (once I picked my jaw up off the ground, that is). Despite the peanut gallery, the film was fucking legit. I’m not a comic book fanatic so I can’t attest to the “authenticity”, but I’m a huge fan of Batman…
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The casual fan has absolutely no idea. Meet James Krause. Professional MMA fighter, father, businessman, family man, and humble stud. His humility makes him a natural inspiration to the many amateur fighters hoping to scratch the surface of one of the fastest growing and competitive sports on the scene. We had the pleasure of…
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Power Athlete Nation, it is that time of year again! THE OPEN IS UPON US Last year @mcquilkin’s CrossFit Open Warm Ups garnered 1,000’s of hits after each Open WOD announcement. Anyone who subscribes to the Power Athlete forums, or keeps up with our blogs, knows Tex is the MAN when it comes to athlete preparation.…
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Conflict crafts character. We are so pleased to welcome back Coach Zach Even-Esh of the Underground Strength Gym. If this is your first time tuning into our conversation with Zach, you are in for a treat. If you happened to hear our last episode with the wrestling and football strength and conditioning coach, you know…
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You are NOT some corner cutting, “rah rah”, pom pom holding hype-man. You are a POWER COACH. A coach that knows maximizing their athletes’ peak performance is YOUR responsibility. A coach that knows that their athlete’s cannot achieve their highest level of greatness without you. A coach that systematically applies physical and mental stressors to prepare their…
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I’ve been know to rant about the “resi”, a.k.a. “resolutionist”. These are the people that flood your gym and drive the seasonality of the fitness industry. Last year, Nielsen reported that the top New Years Resolution was to get in shape. Also making the list, to “not make any resolutions.” Mother of God. These Get…
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The strength and conditioning industry is rife with bullshit, misapplication, and more coaches than jobs. Sunny disposition aside, the glass is half full, as opportunities for growth and development abound. Books like Supertraining and POWER are excellent educational resources. Year round local and national S&C conferences provide opportunities to learn from world-renowned presenters. And let’s not…
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Stop overthinking your training. This week we host Tom Furman. Tom has quite the training history and has made a name for himself coaching and publishing several books that fall well into the fitness biz. From diet to traditional strength and conditioning, Tom gives an insight into his world and his coaching experiences. Tom is…
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Weightlifting is a test of work ethic. This week we are pleased to bring you our conversation with Glenn Pendlay. This long time coach has worked with athletes of the highest caliber from around the country. Originally gaining notoriety at California Strength with the likes of Donny Shankle, Max Aita, and Caleb Ward, Coach Pendlay…
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