Power Athlete Radio

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Long story short: I can’t seem to maintain a healthy long-term regiment. I’ve been in great shape about 5 times in my 38 years. Then I fall off the wagon and get to where I am… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Real Time Feedback Ambition into strategy. Strategy into reality. That is the specialty of our guest this week, Michael Canic [@makingstrategyhappen]. His most recent book, Ruthless Consistency, helps shed light on how to align your actions with your intentions. In business, this approach has everything to do with success and in sport, it’s no different.… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey guys, this is Shirley. I’m calling to get your thoughts on testosterone replacement therapy for the over 40 athlete given multiple iterations of blood work showing Low T. Even with good sleep. And lifting dialed-in.… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Something good finally came from Twitter: A Power Athlete Radio with Matthew Modine! He threw down the gauntlet, Power Athlete Nation answered. Power Athlete’s Place In The Circle They say you should never meet your heroes. This podcast is the exception to the rule. Power Athlete finally finds their place in the circle as they… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

The Joint By Joint Approach Dr. Mike Martino [Twitter @xrciseapologist] has been involved with fitness and human performance for over 35 years. He was a scholarship athlete at Furman University and developed into a world class swimmer. His unique combination of education and elite level coaching has provided him with the opportunity to work with… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey Crew, Fig Newton coming at you with a question. I am 24 years old, 5’9″, 200 lbs and 20% body-fat. Went from savage to average the last couple years and recently dropped from 35% BF… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: My question is in regards to Bedrock. If you had an extended period of time with a post-pubescent athlete for two years or more, would you implement some kind of pre-Bedrock block? And if so, how… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

The Most Memorable Hunt Meet Aron Snyder [@Aron_Snyder], President of Kifaru International [@Kifaru_Intl]. If hunting is your jam, you probably already know the name. Maker of gear, banger of weights, and avid hunter, Aron fits right in with The Crew. Hear John and Aron exchange stories about adventures in the sport. Scrolling through his instagram… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Several years ago I read a good article from Power Athlete outlining how strong Hercules is. So now I’m wondering how strong are the super hero guys, like Thor for example. How would that guy put… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Recently you were tagged in an Instagram post about sprinters not squatting toes forward, then the author blocked Power Athlete and retracted his statement. Can we get to the bottom of squatting toes forward for sprinters… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...

7th Inning Stretch Rehabilitating the injured players of the Houston Astros is just another day at work for this week’s guest, Terrence Kennell [@tkennellphysprep]. With a background in rugby, he’s no stranger to banged up athletes but some injuries in baseball are as specified as the positions themselves. TK gives an insider’s take on training… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: It’s Chris from Chicago calling with a quick question. Quick description: I’m 34, about 215 lbs, 18-20% body fat, and life situation – been nesting past few months due to Covid. And, got our first baby… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey Power Athlete, this is Tim Wacker. We have game shows like The Rock’s Titan Games, JJ Watt’s Tag, American Gladiators from back in the day, They’re all great, but They’re all a bit different. I… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...

We Are 99.9% the Same One of the most powerful conversations on Power Athlete Radio is with this week’s guest, Kaz Kazadi [Twitter @NeilMcCauley1]. As a former strength coach of John’s and a well known leader on and off the field, Kaz elevates our shit big time. No matter the topic, he seems to have a… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Luke, Tex, John, This is Justin calling from Australia. I have a question, I just watched the Cal Dietz video from the 2019 Power Athlete Symposium (linked below), it is mind blowing to say the least.… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Power Athlete Radio, you guys are super rad! Where else can I hear a podcast about welding old trucks and cool stuff like lifting weights and philosophy about how to live your life. I neeeeed to… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

Fascia for Power To know the foot is to know movement. This week Dr Emily Splichal [@dremilydpm] explains the importance of the foot and how it directly affects biomechanics. But beyond the obvious linkage between foot strike and performance, Dr Emily educates The Crew on the evolution of the bipedal human from primate. She also… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hello. This is a wild swinger calling in, wanting to know what would be the best way to integrate running / conditioning training into the Field Strong program with the end goal of joining the military,… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hi, my name is Vince and I just got the Whoop Strap 3 and I am wondering what you guys thought of it as a training tool and its viability. Is it something I should hang… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Leading Through Coaching You may recognize Jen Widerstrom [@JenWiderstrom] as coach on The Biggest Loser or Phoenix from American Gladiators, but that doesn’t even scratch the surface of WHO Jen is. This week the fellas chat with the former collegiate hammer thrower and learn about her meandering journey through strength and conditioning. As impressive as Jen’s… Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

There are sports movies, and then there are Sports movies (with a capital 'S'). Luke and Tex sit down for an important Sports movie debate: Is Finding Forrester (2000) a Sports movie? To settle this debate they must dig deeper than Denzel, climb higher than Sly, and reach for the stars like Rudy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

Let's be honest, nobody would complain about a nicer set of arms. Tune in to learn what arm training to add to your workouts to beef up those biceps. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Automation vs Autonomy What lights you up? Are you moving towards your goals? James FitzGerald believes questions like these help drive intention. Intention in life, and intention in fitness. This comes from a history of coaching crossfit, creating OPT, and seeing the contrast of coaches’ motivation. Solid principles for training and the autonomy of a… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Hardships and Heroes Some things are rarely discussed by high level coaches like Ryan Davis [@CoachRyanDavis] of University of Maryland, one of those being vulnerability. As Director of Football Strength and Conditioning, Davis seeks to build a foundation with his players like no other organization. It’s his belief that being your most authentic self is… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

Cue, Do, and Debrief Coach and Author, Nick Winkelman [@nickwinkelman] joins The Crew for the second time to discuss his book, The Language of Coaching. In the book, Nick dives deep into how instruction, feedback, and cueing can significantly affect training outcomes. This includes getting your athletes to take an active interest in their own… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...