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On any given Power Athlete Radio podcast, you’ll hear the phrase “Division III All-star” thrown around. Initially a half-joking term of endearment, it has since evolved as a means of highlighting my athletic “accomplishments” as I sit beside a 10 year NFL veteran, discussing performance with gold-medalists, professional athletes, and world class coaches. Oh, and…
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Hi guys, I have been a fan of Johnnie WOD for along time now…but with gyms closing and me not having my own equipment…I am wondering if you all could recommend a good training program that I can do from home with just a kettlebell and not much else. Hope you are well and thank…
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Plato, the original King of the Iron, once said “the measure of a man is what he does with power”. We can modernize the quote by changing “man” to “person”, and the substance remains the same. However, to best fit the world of fitness professionals, we need to modify it even further: “The measure of…
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We’ve finally come full circle. Living life as a Mercenary coach,the part-time/assistant coach, is never easy. Riding your Harley from gym to gym while your leather coat whips in the wind. You cannot undervalue the importance of making connections and building relationships, especially if you must navigate and operate in different gym cultures. You cannot let…
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It’s that time of year again. The gifts unwrapped, the trees and lights have been put away, and the N*SYNC Christmas album placed back on the shelf. The tidal wave of Christmas might be gone, but that means a new one has appeared on the horizon that coaches and gym-goers are all too familiar with:…
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There is a wrong way to squat. And you’re probably doing it wrong. Determining right vs. wrong requires context. If your goal is to squat as much weight as possible to win a powerlifting meet, then you squat whatever way allows you to do that. If your goal is to use a squat to improve…
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“You just can’t blow opportunities like this. You’ve just got to take advantage of the great things when they come. It’s been a long road to get here. Some ups, some downs, but I never gave up. I kept pushing and kept believing. I always believed that I could play in this league. It’s just…
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How to turn life’s challenges into stepping stones on the path to greatness. I’m joined this week by ex tennis pro Kasia Siwosz. Born and raised in Eastern Europe, Kasia’s journey from a young tennis prodigy to a standout at Cal Berkeley is nothing short of inspiring. She didn’t just dominate the courts; she crushed…
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Discover what it takes to turn your passion into a powerhouse. Hold onto your kettlebells, Power Athlete Nation, because this week we’re bringing the heat with none other than Craig Patterson, owner of Madlabs. This episode is a deep dive into the wild world of gym ownership, packed with raw insights and hard-earned wisdom. Craig…
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Master the art of intentional coaching with Coach Kaz. We’re bringing back a legendary episode, originally released in 2022, where the one and only Coach Kazadi drops wisdom like kettlebells. Kaz Kazadi has never had a bad day in his life – and after this episode, you might not either. Discover the secrets to meeting…
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