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Ep 771 – All Blacks HERO Owen Franks on life & lifting
Owen dives deep on the role of his father, rugby culture in New Zealand, and elite longevity….
Ep 752 – Tackling the Gridiron vs. Rucking Rugby
Explore the collision of cultures, strategies, and legacies between American Football and Rugby. Pro Rugby Sports Scientist,…
Ep 584 – Developing Real Coaches with Keir Wenham-Flatt
“Coaches have to watch for what they don’t want to see and listen to what they don’t…
Ep 568 – Owen Franks and Kev Toonen Teach Tex About Rugby
“Rugby: The only game with sort shorts, a dance routine and violence that scares NFL players”. Coach…
Ep 519 – James Simpson Soldier Turned Wheelchair Rugby League Star
Losing both legs was life-changing, not life-ending James Simpson, ex-soldier turned England wheelchair rugby league star and…
Ep 474 – Pushing for PR’s at 45+ Years Old
In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete…
EP 428 – Training Warriors On and Off the Pitch – Kevin Toonen
Training for The Task Kevin Toonen [@strengthelite] is best known for training the Australian Special Forces. While…
Gyms Are Open – Here’s How To Select A Training Program
Power Athlete Crew, I’ve been following your third monkey programming during lockdown and have thoroughly enjoyed it….
EP 347 – Rugby Legend, Owen Franks
On the Pitch Rugby legend, Owen Franks [@Owen.Franks] joins us from across the pond for this week’s…