The Strength Academy

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, discusses his challenges with habits, common pitfalls, and how to set yourself up for success. He shares the four things you need to create a new habit and how it applies to strength athletes. They also explore the power of habits in shaping our identity and the importance of embracing discomfort.

Have you ever wondered what it is that everyone else has figured out about motivation that you don’t know?  How do the top lifters in the world stay at it year after year?     Listen in as Jen and Kristin break down what motivation is, how they feel about it, and what tips they have to keep you going for the long haul.   To improve your habits and build ones that will last a lifetime, sign up for Fierce Habits here: https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/products/fiercehabits   To stay motivated by your training data, join Jen’s training app here: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Marcellus Williams AKA The Swolefessor trains a ton of clients and most of them are competitive powerlifters. Listen is as Marcellus shares about his “Craftsmanship” approach and what he does differently in his coaching to help people get to such a high level.  We also talk about the unique benefits of online coaching, the edge Marcellus has being a coach and a competitor at the same time, and the future of powerlifting.    Follow The Swolefessor: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSwolefessor  Instagram @theswolefessor  Email theswolesessor@gmail.com    Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Wondering how you are going to stay on track with your training and eating during the holidays?  Listen in as Jen and Kristin share their experience and a realistic approach to adapting your training and your expectations so that you can better enjoy the holiday season while still supporting your long term goals.     Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

Chris Duffin, joins us on the show to talk about the benefits of having long term goals, his training approach and mindset for his 1000 lb squat and 1000 lb deadlift, the mechanics of movement and lifting, and the importance of knowing your “why.”    Find Chris Duffin on Instagram and visit his Website    Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

No one wants an injury to happen, but learning to train around it can make you a better and stronger athlete.  Today Jen and Kristin share their experiences and tips.   Articles referenced:  Type 1 Muscle Fiber Hypertrophy after Blood Flow-restricted Training in Powerlifters. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2019 Feb;51(2):288-298 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30188363   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition and recovery: Work with Kristin and her team: https://ffn.ck.page/products/1-1-premium-monthly-coaching   Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132   Follow us on Instagram   

You might know today’s guest as swoledds, an Army dentist who lifts heavy and dances on TikTok, but Dr. Paul Geuy has an inspirational backstory that shows how far a strong work ethic, perseverance, and resilience can get you. Find Paul on Instagram and TikTok    Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram   

There are a lot of myths surrounding squat depth.  In this episode we break down what the research shows regarding knee and spine health with various squat depths.   Articles referenced:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23821469/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23085977/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8022213/   Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132   Follow us on Instagram 

Meg Scanlon, World Champion powerlifter, joins us on the show to talk about her training mindset going into worlds as a new mom to twins, what she's been doing since her recent win, and what lifting means to her. Find Meg on Instagram and visit her Website   Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram 

Do you need less calories on rest days?  You might be surprised by the answer.  Join us for an evidence-based discussion about caloric needs on rest days vs training days.   Get stronger faster by dialing in your nutrition: Apply to work with Kristin and her team: https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA Get strong like Jen: Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership & join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Follow us on Instagram