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Our pledge to you is that we will do the heavy lifting! We go to battle with bullshit and cut to the chase. If you’re looking for honest information, you’re in the right place.
RECOMMENDED READING
Performance
When To Go Hard & When To Hold Back
Unlock the secret to long-term athletic success! Certified Power Athlete Coach David McKercher shows us how to apply the perfect amount of training stress to supercharge your progress. Discover the performance hierarchy and the proven sequencing strategy that ensures sustainable gains in strength, power, and speed, without the risk of overtraining or injury. Don’t miss out on the essential principles that will take your athletic development to the next level.
The Foundations of Long-Term Athlete Development
Want to build unstoppable athletic performance that lasts? Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) is the key to unlocking strength, resilience, and adaptability at every stage. Learn how structured training shapes elite athletes, prevents burnout, and maximizes potential for long-term success. Don’t just train, train with purpose.
Ep 796 – Exercise Selection – What Works & What’s BS
Most gym programs are bloated with useless fluff that wastes your time and delivers nothing. John and Arash cut through the BS and answer your questions on exercise selection. Exposing the most overrated movements, breaking down the lifts that actually build strength, and sharing how to train smarter without spending hours in the gym. If your goal is real results, not just sweating for the sake of it, tune in now.
Ep 795 – Hard Truths & Tactics for Muscle Growth & Fat Loss
Think you’re training hard? Think again. John lays down the hard truths about muscle growth, fat loss, and why most people fail to see results. No gimmicks, just battle-tested tactics you can apply today to build muscle, burn fat, and dominate your training. If you’re serious about transforming your body, this is the wake-up call you need.
FFMI: The Secret Metric for Real Gains
Tired of using BMI to measure your fitness? Discover why Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI) is a far better metric for athletes and anyone serious about muscle growth, performance, and metabolic health. Find out how tracking FFMI can help you achieve your fitness goals and leave outdated methods behind.
IT IS BETTER TO LIVE LIKE A FARMER THAN A BARTENDER.
Real talk: your lifestyle choices can make or break your fitness goals. Let’s set the stage for…
Beyond Cardio, Torch Fat with Resistance Training
In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle and a fitter physique, many of us likely focus on…
Move the Dirt: The Power of Daily Effort
Consistency, Consistency, Consistency “The hero is the man who lets no obstacle prevent him from pursuing the…
Maximizing Gains: The Power of Pre-Sleep Protein Intake
In the world of fitness and muscle building, we often hear about the importance of protein consumption…
An Athlete’s Bedrock Journey
When a brand new athlete approaches you and asks you to be there strength coach, or tells…
