The Gap

Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDE5MR8h6MZmMPJ_GnhnEWw In this episode, I sit down with Lachen to break down what actually matters in training, coaching, and building a meaningful fitness career—beyond just chasing numbers or going viral. We dive into the reality of social media in the fitness industry, why followers don’t always translate to business, and how to build progr...

Dan gets back to basics with a breakdown of calories, protein, carbs, and fats. Whether you're trying to lean out, put on size, or just feel better day to day, this is the nutrition foundation you've been missing.

Sub To Our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheGapPod Every athlete wants to move faster, hit harder, and throw further — but if you skip the base, you're building speed on a cracked foundation. The fastest path to fast isn't fast training. It's the patient, layered progression that builds bulletproof tissue first, and explosive output second. In this episode, we break down the progres...

In this episode of The Gap , Brett sits down with Trey Wooster for a real, unfiltered conversation on what it actually takes to build a high-level physique, business, and mindset in today’s world. They dive deep into the balance between training, content creation, and life outside of both—breaking down how to avoid burnout, stay productive, and make decisions that actually move your life forward....

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Delaney—a physical therapy student, Poland lacrosse player, and someone who’s battled back from not one, but two ACL surgeries. We get into what it really takes to come back from major injuries and not just return—but perform at a high level again. Mike shares his perspective from both sides: as an athlete going through the rehab process and as a future physic...

We break down what defines each type, the strengths they bring, and the limitations that hold them back. The Zen athlete stays calm and controlled but can lack intensity. The Fragile athlete struggles with consistency, often dealing with setbacks or overthinking. The Meathead brings unmatched intensity and effort but can miss the technical and recovery side of training. Most importantly, we talk a...

Check us Out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thegappod?si=tl_J8frBJlZaiqIz Join my free skool: https://www.skool.com/hitman-performance/aboutIn this solo episode, I break down five ideas that have had the biggest impact on how I approach life, coaching, and performance. These aren’t motivational clichés or recycled self-help quotes. They are principles that directly influence how you think, how y...

In this Q&A episode of The Gap, we dive into some of the most important conversations in modern training and performance. We break down the real differences between online and in-person coaching, including who each model is best for and what actually determines results. Great coaching is less about proximity and more about communication, accountability, and system design. We also discuss how i...

If you’re not tracking your sprint times and jump numbers, you’re guessing — and guessing doesn’t build elite performance. In this episode of The Gap, we break down why tracking your sprints and jumps is one of the most powerful habits you can build as a serious athlete. Speed and power are measurable qualities. Your 10m, 20m, and 30m sprint times, along with vertical jumps, broad jumps, and react...

Watch us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thegappod?si=TMaDfSTYBBjYufil In this episode, we sit down with Zach Williams , the coach behind LND , for a wide-ranging conversation on training philosophy, coaching evolution, and what it actually takes to build a system that lasts. Zach starts by breaking down what LND stands for, where the concept originated, and how his coaching identity has been sha...

Check us out on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_634EOENKUA In this episode, we break down the reality of surgery especially for athletes who feel stuck, frustrated, or pressured into thinking surgery is the only answer. From the emotional toll to the physical setbacks and long recovery timelines, this is the side of surgery that rarely gets talked about. We discuss when surgery may be necessary, when i...

Check us out on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Q7stdMphK4A In this episode, we sit down with Jack Flood , USA Decathlete , elite multi-event competitor, and social media influencer , for a deep conversation that goes beyond training and competition. We explore the role of faith in high-performance athletics , how belief shapes identity, and why purpose beyond medals and rankings matters in a demanding...

Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDE5MR8h6MZmMPJ_GnhnEWw Why do some athletes train hard, lift heavy, sprint fast—and still feel tight, beat up, or inconsistent? In this episode of The Gap Podcast , I sit down with Shawn Sherman to unpack the ideas behind Square 1 and why returning to fundamental joint actions, intent, and neurological clarity can unlock rapid changes in pain,...

Check us out on YouTube! https://youtu.be/GAfLcapLTo0 Dylan Shannon on Social Media, Strength Coaching & Building Influence in FitnessIn this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Dylan Shannon, one of the fastest-growing social media strength coaches and fitness influencers, to break down what it really takes to build authority, audience, and impact in today’s fitness industry. Dylan has b...

Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGapPod In this episode of The Gap Podcast (#129), I sit down with Chris Martin to talk about what actually matters if you want to play Division 1 baseball and beyond. Chris is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for LSU Baseball and previously spent multiple years in the Houston Astros organization, where he worked across player development and...

Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGapPod In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with TJ Cahill to talk about coaching principles everyone should know — not just what to coach, but how to think as a coach. TJ is a highly respected strength and conditioning coach with years of experience working with athletes across multiple levels and environments. What separates TJ isn’t a f...

Welcome back to The Gap Podcast with Hitman Performance (Brett Hart) and Jacked Javelin (Dan). In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Paul , one of the most forward-thinking coaches in modern sports performance, to break down what it really means to become a “new athlete” in today’s era. Athletes aren’t just lifting weights anymore— they’re training their nervous system , their tendons , their min...

Thanks for listening to The Gap! Subscribe to our YouTube: https://youtu.be/xIIp22kG0vY Michael Jordan and Alex Hormozi may come from different worlds — one from the basketball court, the other from business — but both share the same hidden fuel: dopamine. In this episode, we break down why both men can be seen as dopamine addicts , and how their obsession with improvement, competition, and valida...

Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGapPod In this episode of The Gap , Brett (Hitman Performance) and Dan (Jacked Javelin) sit down with elite decathlete Jason Rotger to break down what it truly means to train for ten different events—and how those principles translate directly into youth sports development. We unpack the movement qualities every young athlete needs, why decathlete-styl...

Check Us Out On YouTube! https://youtu.be/k7xIvfTAGWo In this episode of The Gap #122 , we sit down with Luke Dawson , better known as Throw Ched , to break down why today’s pitchers MUST become more athletic if they want to survive in the modern game. Velocity is skyrocketing, workloads are heavier, and injuries are at an all-time high — which means the old model of “just throw more bullpens” is...

Work with Jake Online: https://www.skool.com/lightning-lab-baseball-4703/about?ref=f6370453776e48ed8a2263b0db95f49e Unlock the secrets behind long-term baseball development with Jake Oliger , one of the most forward-thinking throwing minds in the game. In this video, we break down the REAL roadmap for building elite velocity, durability, and longevity—while also exploring why Shohei Ohtani is a on...

Check out Paulies page: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZyUJyr_JdKfzINkDRpIIWw Thanks For Listening To The Gap! Subscribe to our YouTube! https://youtu.be/Bqm4zu1G1iU In today’s episode, we sit down with Paulie Throws — one of the most influential young voices in the throwing community — to talk about how social media is saving the sport. From javelin and discus to shot put and hammer, the throwing wor...

Watch On Youtube: https://youtu.be/xrqrJPMqh2U In this episode, Jacked Javelin takes the role of representing the javelin world, while Sam Weeks—from Throws University and Garage Strength—dives deep into the discus and shot put side of the throwing world. Together, they explore how these events overlap, where they differ, and how understanding all three can make you a more complete and intelligent...

Check us out on YouTube! https://youtu.be/Vp-P5hkR1go Two of the most influential American javelin throwers of the modern era — Kara Winger and Ariana Ince — sit down to discuss the future of collegiate javelin and what it will take to elevate the event across the NCAA. In this episode of The Gap #118, we dive deep into the evolution of the javelin in the United States, the challenges young throwe...

Big Shout Out to Joe Frontier for hosting me on his "Podcast Throw Big Throw Far" You can check them out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/throw-big-throw-far-podcast/id1449291795 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cb5VPldkRtgvu74QfXjaH?si=8687bb28c504440c The javelin throw is one of the most technical, powerful, and beautiful events in track and field — yet in over half the United States, i...