Power Athlete Radio

2025 was another year of cutting through noise, calling out weak ideas, and reinforcing what actually works. In this Best of Power Athlete Radio episode, we revisit the conversations that challenged the status quo in training, health, and performance. No gurus, no feel-good wellness, just strength, discipline, and truth.ShownotesAre you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow Bedrock and lay the foundation to build unparalleled strength, speed and power. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John sits down with physiotherapist and athlete, Tayla Cannon, to cut through the noise around injury recovery. Tayla exposes common rehab myths, shares the strategies that actually work, and explains how athletes can train smarter, stay durable, and get back stronger after setbacks. She also opens up about her own athletic journey, giving us her hard earned insights into overcoming injuries and building lasting performance.ShownotesAre you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow Bedrock and lay the foundation to build unparalleled strength, speed and power. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Tyla on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bert Sorin, entrepreneur and leader in strength and conditioning, shares his journey shaped by his late father. He discusses the importance of mentorship and personal growth while reflecting on life lessons that go beyond fitness. The conversation delves into hunting stories and the mental flow of spot-and-stalk techniques, drawing parallels with heavy lifting. Bert opens up about grief, legacy, and the responsibility to pass wisdom to the next generation, honoring those who influenced him along the way.

Durability is the hidden key to optimal performance, according to Dr. Ben Skutnik. He introduces a revolutionary framework that emphasizes real-world strength and resilience. The discussion dives into the importance of endurance metrics versus fresh-state performance, exploring cardiac drift and its impact on athletic performance. Practical advice like incorporating Zone 2 training and finish-fast protocols helps build crucial tolerance. Strategies vary for different sports, ensuring athletes can remain resilient and avoid breakdowns throughout their careers.

In this engaging discussion, Andrew Koutnik, a researcher specializing in diabetes and sports nutrition, shares powerful insights on managing diabetes for optimal athletic performance. He emphasizes the importance of tailored training and how strength can combat chronic disease. Koutnik exposes the misconceptions surrounding carbohydrate intake, advocating for low-carb diets to stabilize glucose levels. He provides practical tips for insulin management during exercise and explores the effects of dieting on metabolism, making a compelling case for metabolic health in athletes.

In this insightful conversation, Joe Riggio, founder of Business of Strength and a gym-business consultant, reveals why most gyms fail is due to a lack of business savvy, not training expertise. He emphasizes the importance of efficient, boutique gyms with clear pricing and strong marketing strategies. Joe highlights the value of in-person community, the necessity of mentorship, and the common pitfalls gym owners face. His blueprint for success includes selling outcome-based programs and mastering business fundamentals over mere coaching skills.

Dr. Tom Seager, PhD, specializes in environmental stress physiology and delves into the science of hot and cold therapy. He reveals how thermal exposure can enhance recovery and boost metabolism. The conversation touches on effective protocols for cold immersion, the myth of cold plunges hindering muscle gains, and the intriguing benefits for sexual health. Seager also highlights the role of cold exposure in managing fat, building resilience, and its potential neurological impacts, all while emphasizing practical starting tips for beginners.

Dr. Hunter Waldman, a PhD researcher focused on brain health and concussion research, shares eye-opening insights into micro-impacts and their hidden dangers. He discusses how nutrition and specific supplements like creatine and omega-3s can protect athletes' brains. Dr. Waldman emphasizes the importance of foundational lifestyle factors—like sleep and diet—before turning to supplementation. He also highlights the potential of ketones for quick recovery after injury and recommends practical strategies for brain health, making complex science accessible for athletes and coaches.

CrossFit blew up, then fell apart. Robb Wolf joins John to unpack how it happened, from the early garage gym days and the rise of Paleo to the chaos of ego, bad science, and corporate bloat. This is a raw look at what went wrong in fitness, what the industry got backwards, and how to rebuild real performance from the ground up.ShownotesYou can't out-train a crappy diet. Three comprehensive nutrition programs crafted by NFL pro John Welbourn prescribing daily custom macros for your personal body goals. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Robb on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Technology’s making life easier, but it’s also making us weaker. John sits down with Power Athlete Certified Coaches, Dr. Ben Skutnick and Dr. Hunter Waldman, to break down how stress drives adaptation, why comfort kills progress, and how nutrition and training are coming together in the HAMMER 90 Challenge. Tune in to learn how discipline, data, and discomfort forge stronger athletes.ShownotesAre you looking to amplify your physique and build thick sidewalk splitting slabs of muscle? Follow with the same tried-and-true training that John Welbourn followed to walk into training camp at 308 lbs & 8% body fat. Jacked Street. START TODAYCheck out what we do:TrainingNutritionKnowledgeClick on the link to see the companies we use and support 👉 https://powerathletehq.com/partners/Follow Ben on InstaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy