EP 219: Supplements That Work, and The Science Behind Elite Performance with Dr. Hunter Waldman

In this powerhouse episode, Coach Joe sits down with Dr. Hunter Waldman — exercise physiologist, metabolic researcher, and one of the sharpest minds in performance nutrition. Connected through Power Athlete’s John Welbourn, Hunter brings real science to the strength world in a way coaches and gym owners can actually use.

Hunter pulls back the curtain on metabolic flexibility, fat-loss myths, mitochondria, stimulants, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, concussion protection for athletes, and what the research REALLY says about training intensity, Zone 2, women’s health, supplements, and more.

If you coach general population clients, athletes, or women 40+, THIS EPISODE IS A BLUEPRINT for what to prioritize in training and nutrition in 2025 and beyond.

WHY GYM OWNERS MUST LISTEN

This episode gives you immediately implementable science that will:

Help clients lose fat more effectivelyImprove longevity and metabolic health in adults 40+

Increase the value of your nutrition coaching

Upgrade your athletes’ performance and concussion protection

Grow retention with better results and education

Set your gym apart as the truth-teller in an industry filled with misinformation

This is the content your clients WISH their coaches understood.

Topics Covered: 1. The Truth About Metabolic Flexibility (MedFlex)

2. The REAL Fat-Loss Formula (Simple, Not Sexy)

3. Training Intensity: The Missing Link for 35–65 Year-Old Clients — Especially Women

4. Zone 2 ≠ Magic: What the Research Actually Says

5. Supplements That Work vs. Total Nonsense

6. GLP-1 Drugs (Ozempic): The TRUTH Gym Owners Must Tell Clients

7. Protecting Athletes From Concussions (Every Performance Gym Needs This)