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Fat Loss
Power Athlete Academy Has a New Home
We’ve officially moved Power Athlete Academy into the Power Athlete Portal. As part of this transition, Teachable has been retired and will no longer be used to host Power Athlete courses. If you’re currently enrolled in a course and haven’t yet accessed the Portal, check your inbox for account information and login instructions.
The Dieting Mistake Even Pros Make
If you’re constantly cutting calories but seeing fewer results, the problem may not be your effort, it may be your strategy. Certified Power Athlete Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Dr Ben Skutnik, shares how nutrition periodization can help athletes lose fat, avoid plateaus, recover from dieting, and build muscle by working with their body’s natural adaptations instead of fighting against them.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Getting Lean…
Sleep is one of the most overlooked factors in strength, recovery, and long-term performance. Learn why quality sleep drives muscle repair, hormone balance, and nervous system recovery. And how prioritizing rest can help you break through plateaus, reduce injury risk, and make real progress instead of constantly training exhausted.
Lost the Fat. Found the Fight. Part 2.
Certified Power Athlete Coach Bre Williams shares her raw, honest journey from childhood obesity and disordered eating to discovering strength through barbell training, leaving a toxic marriage, and rebuilding her identity as a true Power Athlete.
Lost the Fat. Found the Fight. Part 1.
Certified Power Athlete Coach Bre Williams shares her raw, honest journey from childhood obesity and disordered eating to discovering strength through barbell training, leaving a toxic marriage, and rebuilding her identity as a true Power Athlete.
Ep 808 – GP1s, Conspiracies & Caffeine w/ Baker Leavitt
Baker Leavitt, Director at Black Rifle Coffee, joins John for a wild ride through culture, political theories, masculinity, and modern performance. From questioning mainstream narratives to unpacking the rise of GLP-1s like Ozempic, Baker opens up about his own experience with the drug, and what it says about today’s quick-fix mindset. What starts as casual banter turns into a deeper conversation about grit, identity, and the shifting landscape of male health.
Ep 803 – The Fight After 40: Weight Gain & How to Fix It
Most guys don’t realize how hard fat loss gets after 40, until it’s too late. Arash Soofiani joins John to talk about his personal battle with weight gain, what triggered the spiral, and how he clawed his way back. From fixing broken habits to dialing in real-world strategies that work for aging athletes, this is the no-BS roadmap for men who want to drop fat and boost testosterone.
Beyond Cardio, Torch Fat with Resistance Training
In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle and a fitter physique, many of us likely focus on…
Hone Your Fat Loss Journey With The Mindset of a Jedi
An underrated aspect of trying to lose fat is mindset. Whether you are a seasoned pro or…
Rise Up From Fasting, Dominate Your Gainz
This topic might sound counterintuitive at first: why eating more food can be a powerful tool for…
