The Modern Athlete Podcast

Sometimes it seems like injury is almost synonymous with working a job in a tactical field.  While it may not be possible to totally prevent injury, we can certainly do things to mitigate it. Check out this episode with Dr. Jamie Mraz to learn how. Grab a FREE Week on Warfighter Here:  Warfighter Training Team Take You Athlete Assessment Here:  MASS Athlete Assessment

Warfighter is built for a specific type of individual.  Is it you? Jump into this episode and find out exactly who we built Warfighter for. And when you're ready... Grab a FREE week on Warfighter here:  Warfighter Free Week

Getting lean while still fueling for performance.  Don't miss our take on strategies you can start implementing today. Use the TDEE Calculator:  tdeecalculator.net Join the Warfighter Training Team:  Warfighter Free Week Apply for 1:1 Training and/or Nutrition:  Apply for 1:1 Here Need Help Dialing Into the Right Program:  Take the Athlete Assessment

It's no doubt that strength is a key component in physical readiness. In this episode we examine the importance of both absolute and relative strength in tactical performance. Join the Warfighter Training Team:  Warfighter Free Week Visit Our Website:  Modern Athlete Site Get dialed into the right program for you:  Take the Athlete Assessment

We are diving deep into our newest cycle on Warfighter and giving you the exact template we use to build elite strength and endurance. Start your FREE Week on Warfighter:  Join Warfighter Download the TRPA on Skool:  Request Skool Access

Tactical athletes don't have the benefit of knowing the time and place they need to peak.  Instead, they have to achieve the highest level of sustainable readiness year round.  They must be prepared, so that on their worst day, when sh*t really hits the fan, they have the baseline capabilities to exceed what is required to fight, win, and survive. Start your FREE trial on Warfighter:  Join Wa...

MASS Dietitian Erik Grohmann deep dives his nutrition preparation for extended duration endurance events.  If you're a marathon, ultra runner, iron man, or anybody preparing for long duration endurance, listen up...this is how you fuel. Work 1:1 with Erik:  1:1 Coaching - Modern Athlete Strength Systems Get a FREE Week Trial on Warfighter:  Warfighter Free Trial Get Dialed into the Right Prog...

Ready to ruck further and faster?  We'll dive in today and talk about how you can start packing on more weight and increasing distance.  Whether you're a military athlete or just wanting to increase your rucking performance, you'll find this podcast valuable. If you enjoyed this podcast, please do us a favor and share this with somebody and rate it 5 stars. Start your FREE trial on...

We've tried just about every training split out there, but the one that has produced the best results after working with thousands of athletes is the Tier System.  Here's what it is and how you can incorporate it in your training. Warfighter - Take Your FREE Week:  Warfighter Learn More About the Tier System on YouTube:  Watch Here Take the Athlete Assessment:  Click Here Read our Articl...

Consistency is key.  Constant program hopping destroys your potential gains.  Here's how you can stop it. 1:1 Training Questionnaire:  Modern Athlete 1:1 Training Visit our Substack Here:  Modern Athlete Substack Take the Athlete Assessment Read the Article on Substack:  Read Here

Everything we do in the gym is intentional...your warm-up should be too.  However, we don't need to waste 20 minutes warming up.  Your warm-up should be efficient and allow you to maximize your time (i.e. get it done and get to training).  Here's how to get in a great warm-up in 10 minutes and get to your workout. Read the article on Substack here:  The 10 Minute Warm-Up to Dominate Your...

What separates the elite from the status quo?  Today we jump into the behaviors displayed by top performers.  We also jump a bit into Ranger School prep in this episode, so if you are striving to elevate your performance in the military, then this episode is a must listen. Read the article on Substack:  Read Here Get a FREE week on Warfighter:  Join Warfighter Here Apply for 1:1 Coaching:  Apply H...

Loaded carries may be just what you need improve all of your compound lifts, plus they are a REQUIREMENT if you are a member of the military, fire rescue service, or law enforcement who require a high level of fitness to perform their job. Read the article on Substack:  Real Functional Fitness - Loaded Carries Get a FREE Week of Training:  Join Warfighter Here Be part of the discussion:  Join Our...

Have you ever wondered what the right first step is into become a qualified strength and conditioning professional? Brian is breaking down his path to gaining his academic degrees and professional certifications while serving in the military.   Read:  Military to Strength & Conditioning Coach? The Movement System:  Click Here Dr. Goodin's YouTube:  Click Here Warfighter Training Team:  Jo...

Should we consider members of the military as athletes?  And how exactly should these guys train for the job at hand? Read the article on Substack: Military vs. Sport Athletes - What's the Difference? Get stronger.  Move further and faster.  Join 500+ on Warfighter Need help finding the right program for you?  Take our Athlete Assessment Follow us on Instagram:  @modernathletestrength Visit t...

We tackle what it means to be novice, intermediate, or advanced and how that affects HOW you train. Apply for 90 Unchained:  90 Unchained Join us on Skool:  Join Skool Join a Training Team:  MASS Training Teams

3 coaches - each with their perspective on what you should be doing, and what you shouldn't be doing heading into 2025.  Ditch the fad diets and 30 day challenges and get the REAL info you need to get results that last. All MASS Training 1:1 Customized Training & Nutrition Nutrition Guides Visit the MASS Website

We reflect on a couple decades in collegiate strength and conditioning and talk how a coach can help athletes flip the switch and skyrocket their gains! Interested in learning more about 90 Unchained?  Check it out here! Try Warfighter Elite Small Group Coaching:  WFE Coaching for Tactical Athletes Grab 7 days FREE on any MASS Training Team:  Claim Your Free Week Follow us on IG! @modernathletestr...

We answered your questions on this podcast - helping you develop a structure to incorporate grip training into your program, plus more!  We'll talk about when you should and shouldn't use a belt and we'll break down when straps are beneficial, and who should consider using them.  You know by now we are fans of using the Tier System on our training programs - but is this a training s...

We chat with the Modern Athlete COO, Woody, about his journey from Army Special Forces to business school and eventually to Modern Athlete.  In this episode we unlock the attributes that make high performers exactly that.  We also jump into some of the new projects we've been working on at Modern Athlete. Learn More About 90 Unchained:  90 Unchained Video Apply here for 90 Unchained:  90 Unch...

Hybrid training is a popular method of training in which athlete's advance both strength and endurance simultaneously.  Is it all hype?  Or is it legit?  In this episode we unpack the skills needed to hit big lifts and fast runs. Want to train like this?  Grab 7-days FREE on Warfighter:  Warfighter Training Team Join Warfighter Elite View Our YouTube Episode on Concurrent Training Want to wor...

Nothing says "I train" like somebody with a well-developed yoke.  So, how do you add some brawn to your training plan?  We dive into exactly that this episode. Ready to start training?  Start your FREE trial on any team here:  Modern Athlete Training Teams Follow us on Instagram:  @modernathletestrength Want to be coached by one of us?  You can apply here.

How can you improve your ruck times and distances?  We're breaking down how you can incorporate rucking into your training plan, how often you should ruck, and how you should pack your ruck in this episode.  If you're ready to move further and faster with a ruck on your back, this episode is for you! Start Training FREE on Warfighter Learn More About Ruck-Run-Carry View all Modern Athlet...

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Jamie Mraz and MASS Dietitian, Erik Grohmann, sit down with us to talk about coming back to training after a break - whether that's from injury, a field training exercise, or you simply just took some time off.  Dive into this episode to get the 411 on how your training and diet should look when you're jumping back in. Download Back to Barbell. Learn more...

How should you approach training when your job, or life factors, provide additional stress and fatigue?  In this episode we are discussing how you can regulate your training to account for this, so you can continue to progress and get the most out of your strength and conditioning program. Unlock Your Tailored Training & Nutrition Plan: https://modernathletestrength.com/fitness-coaching/ Start...