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Power Athlete
Welcome to Power Athlete Radio. A podcast dedicated to empowering your performance every damn day. Join former NFL pro and Power Athlete Founder John Welbourn as he dissects the greatest minds in strength & conditioning and more. So whether your goal is to Be The Hammer, Destroy Mediocrity or simply Move The Dirt, you’ve come to the right place.
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Jan 17, 2023 • 34min
Ep 681: Get Ripped Quick Schemes
When you're pushed nutrition advice, we want you to ask yourself one question, "Who benefits?". All the tools to weight loss and building muscle are at the grocery store, are very heavy, and involve moving dirt one day at a time. John and Tex go the battle with the bullshit "get ripped quick" schemes taking over TikToks.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/681
Are 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 308lbs & 8% body fat. Jacked Street. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/jackedstreet/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
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Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 9min
EP 680: Starting Before You're Ready, Ready?
A Study of 800 Million predicts most New Year's Resolutions will be abandoned on January 19th. We don't believe everything we read on the internet (unless it's about aliens, pyramids, and liver), but this sounds about right. To learn the psychology behind self-created barriers people make the Crew connects with Dr Matt Zanis. Keep your goals on track and move the dirt, LISTEN NOW!
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/680
Are 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 TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/bedrock/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ep 679: Your Goals Failed You Last Year, Here's Why
How do you set a goal and write the steps to keep progressing and stay motivated year round? Furthermore, what steps are required to ensure that you can develop your own habits that lead to success? Coach Jim Davis has a simple arsenal of field tested tools to lead athletes using concepts like morality and mindfulness. Do not be misled by the jargon; this program is not fluff. It’s based in cognitive science and proven practice Jim and Tex geek out on all episode. But it doesn’t happen on accident…moving dirt is proactive discipline that starts with YOU!
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/679
Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/grindstone/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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Jan 6, 2023 • 1h 42min
Ep 678: Fasting From Diet Fads w/ Robb Wolf
NY Times Best Selling Author, Rob Wolf gets salty AF with John and Tex shining light on the latest frontiers of fad diets, wellness, and sodium. Rob moves the dirt HARD with nothing more than cold hard facts that will have you charged up for the new year!
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/678
Are you looking to get lean or pack on lean muscle mass? Get battle tested advice from John, who followed a ketogenic diet for a decade. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/keto/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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Jan 4, 2023 • 21min
Ep 677: Movement Quality > Junk Volume
There are a few key components of daily success in world of working out: 1) Don't do nothing, 2) Move the Dirt, and 3) Quality over Quantity. The Masters of Movement, John and Tex help you focus on what really matters when it comes to movement and workout design when selecting a new training program.
Power Athlete YouTube Episode bonus: The Crew introduces 5 big movement combos that need to be in every high quality training program if you want strong arms, sturdy trunk, and look good to boot: https://youtu.be/4Bjcg0OkbVo
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/677
Are 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 308lbs & 8% body fat. Jacked Street. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/jackedstreet/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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Dec 31, 2022 • 1h 27min
Ep 676: Rudy Reyes, Mental Stress & Mindset
Move the dirt with Rudy Reyes as he helps you grab the shovel to dig deep when you experience setbacks. This episode will teach you mental toughness taking your darkest moments and utilizing them to overcome self imposed limitations.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep676
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Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
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Dec 27, 2022 • 1h 10min
Ep 675: New Year, New Welbourn Wisdom
The Crew wishes you all a Happy New Year with a swift kick in the arse kicking off a 10 part series to help you move the dirt this upcoming year. John and Tex sit down to add to the big guy's long list of lessons learned. Things get a bit philosophical, sentimental, and straight up as Welbourn breaks ground on our Move the Dirt series!
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep675
Are 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 TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/bedrock/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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Dec 23, 2022 • 1h 38min
Ep 674: Secrets of the Universe w/ Dr Tara Swart
Discover the magic and science of the brain, our most adaptable resource. According to Dr Tara Swart, visualization is just one aspect of neuroplasticity. Combined with other techniques as described in her book, The Source, one can begin to create the world around them rather than merely respond to it. She takes John and Tex through the action board process and helps these two set their sights on the right tackling fuel to take on the new year. LISTEN NOW!
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep674
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Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
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Dec 20, 2022 • 59min
Ep 673: Wheelchair Rugby w/ James Simpson
Ex-soldier turned Wheelchair Rugby World Cup Champion for England, James Simpson, joins John and Tex to share his team's hard fought journey to the top of their sport. His leadership and focused training on Power Athlete's Grindstone program helped empower the performance of his squad on the pitch. Learn what it takes for a team to come together around a common goal and how all the hard work in training makes holding up a trophy that much sweeter.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep673
Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/grindstone/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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Dec 16, 2022 • 2h 20min
Ep 672: Eben Flow Tools to Change Your Life
This week's guest, Eben Britton, sits down with John and Tex to share the evolution of his journey in life that brought him to the physical battlegrounds of the NFL and onto a spirtiual space to connect with people.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep672
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Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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