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Strength and Conditioning
Ep 868 – Why Most People Never Get Strong
Most people don’t fail because of bad training. They fail because they never define where they’re trying to go. Power Athlete Certified Coach, Dr. Ben Skutnik, joins John to discuss why clear goals are the foundation of lasting strength, effective recovery, and long-term athletic performance. From recovering after knee surgery to getting back to sprinting, they share practical lessons on rebuilding, staying motivated, and creating a plan that delivers results for years, not just weeks.
Ep 867 – Training for Longevity w/ Tom Newman
Think performance is built in the weight room? That’s only part of the picture. John and Tom Newman dive into the connection between strength, brain health, recovery, nutrition, and athlete development, revealing why the best performers train the entire system, not just the muscles. If you want to perform longer, recover faster, and build real resilience, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.
Serious Trunk Training for Serious Athletes
Most athletes train abs. Serious athletes train the trunk. Certified Power Athlete Coach, Dr Hunter Waldman shares how to build brutal trunk strength, improve spinal stability, eliminate weak links, and unlock greater power, speed, and resilience with the exact movements trusted by elite strength coaches.
How to Stay Strong When Life Gets Loud
Strength and conditioning don’t fail because athletes get lazy, they fail because systems break under pressure. In a conversation with Matt Reynolds, John Welbourn explores why strength fades during high-stress periods and reveals the year-round training principles that keep athletes, soldiers, and hard-training civilians strong, resilient, and ready when it matters most.
Dave Tate’s Table Talk
John joins Dave Tate on his Table Talk Podcast for a deep dive into the origins of early CrossFit, the ‘Godfather’ culture that shaped it, and the real roots of sport-driven strength training. John breaks down his transition from the NFL to coaching, the evolution of performance programming, and why long-term athletic development still beats every trend in the fitness space.
Ep 830 – Tanner Shuck’s Journey Through the CrossFit Machine
Tanner Shuck joins John to break down his journey from Division 1 football to competing at the CrossFit Games. He pulls back the curtain on the rise and fall of CrossFit, from the early days of raw competition to the corporate collapse that followed, and shares how life and coaching in Dubai reshaped his philosophy on strength and performance. This is a brutally honest look at what happens when fitness loses its soul and how real athletes find it again.
Ep 822 – The Truth About Women’s Training w/ Samantha Christine
Most women’s fitness programs are built on recycled men’s workouts or trendy influencer gimmicks, and they fail to deliver. Samantha Christine sets the record straight on how women should actually train. We dive into why female programming needs to be different, the hidden dangers of weight-cutting, and the health issues women face when chasing quick fixes. If you’re serious about building strength, improving performance, and avoiding the lies sold by the fitness industry, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Only The Weak Fear the Barbell
Tired of chasing aesthetics over actual strength? Discover why most young athletes stay weak, the programs that build real power, and how to train go muscles not show muscles.
Jacked to The Future: The 10 Secrets of Strength
After 20 years of lifting, Coach Durrett has learned some brutal truths about strength, training, and life. From evolving goals to staying consistent when motivation fades, these lessons will help you train smarter and live stronger. Whether you’re chasing PRs or just aiming to stay fit as you age, Power Athlete’s training programs and meal plans are designed to meet you where you are and unlock your full potential.
Holiday Slump? How To Rebuild Your Training Fast
Did you let your training slip over the holidays? You’re not alone. Discover why taking a break can impact your progress and how to quickly rebuild strength and endurance. Power Athlete Certified Coach, Adam Campbell, gives us tips on staying active while traveling and strategies to make sure you come back stronger than ever. Don’t let the holiday slump hold you back—take control of your training and crush your goals in the new year.
