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Nutrition
Ep 847 – What HAMMER 90 Actually Did For Our Athletes
Ever wondered what happens when you go all-in for 90 days on training, nutrition, and accountability? John and Certified Power Athlete Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Dr. Ben Skutnik, break down the real results of our HAMMER 90 challenge. What worked, what failed, and the surprising lessons that could change how you approach your own training.
Ep 844 – The Evolution of Human Performance w/ Robb Wolf
John and Robb Wolf dive deep into Art De Vany’s lasting impact on fitness. They unpack the history of strength and conditioning, call out the myths that still dominate gyms and nutrition advice, and explore the truths that have been ignored or forgotten. This conversation isn’t just about nostalgia, it’s about cutting through the dogma and giving athletes the tools to think critically about health, performance, and longevity.
Ep 843 – 7 Reasons Most Training Fails (And What Actually Works)
Discover the 7 rules of training success. Learn how consistency, nutrition, goal-driven programming, and accountability turn short-term effort into long-term results. Perfect for anyone looking to train smarter, build a plan that fits their life, and see real progress.
How a World Champion Became a Beginner Again
Elite performance, and long-term strength, aren’t built on shortcuts. They come from mastering the fundamentals, putting in the work where it matters, and committing to the process before chasing results. This is the lesson a world champion learned when he emptied his cup and became a beginner again.
Inside Our Annual Training Deal
Go inside our annual training campaign with John. Learn how committing to 12 months of training gives you access to elite coaching, evidence-based nutrition protocols, and a flexible program structure designed to evolve with your goals. Discover why this is the best time to level up your training in 2026.
Smart Bulking Strategies During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can feel like enemy territory for anyone trying to bulk in a health-conscious household. This guide breaks down smart, stealthy strategies to stay on track with your mass-building goals while keeping the peace at the dinner table. Learn how to maximize calories, navigate social dynamics, and discover the Power Athlete programs that can take your bulking to the next level.
Ep 833 – Micro-Impacts & Brain Health w/ Dr Hunter Waldman
Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Hunter Waldman, breaks down the hidden world of micro-impacts, those sub-concussive hits that slowly chip away at your brain health, focus, and performance. In this talk from the Power Athlete Coach Collective, Hunter dives into what the latest research says about repeated head trauma, the role of nutrition and supplements in recovery, and how athletes can build true brain resilience for the long game.
Ep 832 – Robb Wolf on Nutrition, Ego & the Death of a Movement
Robb Wolf sits down with John to break down the rise and fall of CrossFit, from its explosive beginnings to the moment it lost its way. They dig into the truth about Paleo nutrition, the diet wars that followed, and how performance got buried under hype. This is an unfiltered look at what went wrong in fitness, and what it’ll take to rebuild it.
Ep 831 – The Science of Stress & Strength
Technology’s evolving faster than our bodies can keep up. John sits down with Certified Power Athlete Coaches, Dr. Ben Skutnick and Dr. Hunter Waldman, to dig into how comfort and convenience are killing performance. They break down the science of stress, why it’s essential for growth, and how nutrition and training come together in the HAMMER 90 Challenge, a 90-day mission proving what happens when discipline, data, and discomfort collide.
Ep 821 – Inside the HAMMER 90 Challenge
John is joined by Certified Power Athlete Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnik, to take you inside the HAMR 90 Challenge. A 90-day program built to forge strength, discipline, and lasting results, hear their firsthand experience running the challenge. Whether you’re chasing fat loss, peak performance, or a mental edge, this episode gives you the blueprint to commit, conquer, and come out stronger.
