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2016 Superhero Smackdown – Round 2 Results

By John / July 20, 2016 /

ELECTRIFYING. It’s the one and only word I have for Power Athlete Nation that can describe Round 2 of the 2016 Superhero Smackdown! The 8 competitors that advanced from Round 1 threw down to continue their quest to be crowned as Power Athlete Nation’s Fittest Superhero. To view Round 1 results, Click Here. Round 2 consisted of the following workouts: SUPERHERO…

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2016 Superhero Smackdown – Round 1 Results

By John / July 19, 2016 /

The 2016 Superhero Smackdown is under way! I’m your Smackdown analyst, Luke Summers, and I’m here to give you a rundown of the absolute SAVAGERY that took place during Round 1 of the Superhero Smackdown! Let me tell you folks, the phrase DRAMATIC FINISH doesn’t even BEGIN to describe it! On top of that, I…

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PA Radio – Episode 163: Aaron Ausmus

By John / July 8, 2016 /

 COACHING WITH A PURPOSE The life of a college or professional strength coach is fraught with highs and lows. In an industry dependent on so many variables outside your control, it’s a wonder why anyone would build a career on a team’s wins and losses. But, that’s exactly what Aaron Ausmus [@aaron_ausmus] successfully did at…

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2016 Superhero Smackdown

By John / July 6, 2016 /

Ladies and gentleman I’m excited to present to you the 2016 Superhero Smackdown. Inspired by the CrossFit Games, this relentless test of superhero stamina will put your favorite action stars to the test. Best of all, you can get involved in the action. You have a chance to win some sick prizes from Power Athlete; read…

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PA Radio – Episode 162: Jim Kiritsy

By John / July 1, 2016 /

 YOUR ASS GETS COACHED If this episode doesn’t want to make you return to your high school or college weightroom and confront your strength coach for robbing you of the best years of your life, nothing will. Jim Kiritsy [@ksu_fb_strength] joins us all the way from Georgia to talk about the amazing culture and program…

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PA Radio – Episode 161: Ron McKeefery

By John / June 24, 2016 /

  The coaching never ends.   On a mission to be the best coach you can be? You won’t want to miss this week’s episode  with Ron McKeefery [@rmckeefery]. This S&C coach has been with top universities and pro teams, drinking in the experience of several lifetimes along the way. Coach Mac delivers insight on…

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Making Time for Healthy Eating

By Tyler Minton / June 22, 2016 /

When it comes to performance or body composition goals, “no time” is no excuse for falling short. Making nutrition a priority is paramount for progress. As the saying goes, “you can’t out train a poor diet” and at Power Athlete we exist to empower your performance at every stage of the journey.  You’ve paid your…

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PA Radio – Episode 160: Tex McQuilkin

By John / June 17, 2016 /

The toes forward controversy. This week on Power Athlete Radio, John and Tex tackle the buzz surrounding the ongoing toes forward controversy. Does this mean you never vary your stance? What about unilateral lifts? What role to they play in improving performance and how might you implement then into your program? If there is a…

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Women and Bulking

By Leah Kay / June 9, 2016 /

To most women, Bulk is a 4-letter word and conjures images of spray-tanned bodybuilders with bulging muscles in too tiny, bedazzled bikinis. But what if I could tell you that a controlled bulk, coupled with a smart training protocol could produce some amazing results? This new functional tissue can not only contribute to increased performance…

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PA Radio – Episode 158: Jeff Nichols

By John / June 3, 2016 /

 Every problem has a solution. Jeff Nichols [@vahighperformance] is far more than coach and co-founder of Virgina High Performance. He’s taken his experience both as an athlete and a Navy SEAL and shaped a an effective training philosophy. Although, Jeff will be the first to tell you, his insights are not unique. But in a…

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