Tom Boyden is one half of the dynamic duo Juji & Tom. Find out how he partnered with Jujimufu and cracked the code on the way to building one of YouTube's craziest and most successful video ... Continue Reading
Greg Nuckols: A Better Way to Approach Strength Research
Greg Nuckols, world record setting powerlifter and founder of Stronger By Science, walks us through his unorthodox career, the coolest strength sports, and bridging the gap between studies and what's ... Continue Reading
Emily Abbate: What We Need in Fitness Journalism
Emily Abbate is a veteran fitness journalist who walks the walk (okay, more like runs). She's best known as the creator and host of Hurdle, one of the most popular fitness podcasts in the world. Emily has ... Continue Reading
From NASA to Fitness with Brandon Heavey
Brandon Heavey's story is epic: He's a former NASA engineer who, after a personal fitness revelation, decided to change careers and become a fitness trainer. Heavey swapped Mars rovers for squat cycles and ... Continue Reading
James Newbury: What It Takes to Succeed in CrossFit
James Newbury is the 5th Fittest Man on Earth, a 4-time Australia's Fittest Man, and one of the most cerebral athletes we've ever spoken with. Learn about the changes to training, nutrition, and recovery ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Tony Gentilcore on What’s Really Important in Strength
If you've ever read about fitness and strength training online, chances are you have Tony Gentilcore to thank, at least in part. Tony is a trainer and author who was one of the first to take his thoughts ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Fitness, Change, and Sacrifice with FITAID’s Aaron Hinde
There are few people in fitness — much less fitness entrepreneurs — who keep it honest and real like Aaron Hinde. He's an open book, someone who's just as eager to explain the bad as he is to celebrate the ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Alexandra LaChance Goes from the CrossFit Games to Weightlifting National Champion
Alexandra LaChance has been an elite collegiate gymnast, CrossFit Games athlete, and — most recently — a National Champion weightlifter, winning that title in May 2019. Her progression through sports has ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Athlete Driven Success with Danny Camargo
Danny Camargo leads one of the largest and most successful weightlifting programs in the United States. Himself a former international-level lifter, Danny's Team Oly Concepts is a major force for the sport ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Mental Strength with Liz Adams
How do you self-identify? What happens when life takes a U-turn and you undergo a fundamental shift in how you operate as a person, athlete, or coach? And how the people around you perceive that shift? ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Strength Trolls and Social Media with Jake Boly
Jake Boly is a writer, powerlifter, and online personality who has written (literally) thousands of articles covering the world of strength sports. He's also BarBend's Fitness Editor and a huge part of our ... Continue Reading
Podcast: CrossFit’s Past, Present, and Future with Pat Barber
Back when CrossFit® was a still budding grassroots community — and when the CrossFit Games took place on a dusty country ranch — Pat Barber made a name for himself as one of its early stars. He taught ... Continue Reading
Podcast: The Pinnacle of Cal Strength with Dave Spitz
With a nickname like "The Godfather," Dave Spitz is clearly doing something right. The founder and mastermind behind much of California Strength's growth, he's a massive figure in American ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Powerlifting Fact and Fiction with Bryce Krawczyk
Powerlifter. Coach. Vlogger. Movie star? Bryce Krawczyk's journey in strength started with his desire to bulk up, and it's led him down a pretty incredible path. In this episode, Bryce Krawczyk shares his ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Lasting Strength and Mas Wrestling with Tom Sroka
Tom Sroka has done it all — literally. A former standout thrower in track & field, Tom has competed in weightlifting, powerlifting, GRID, and Highland Games competition. He's excelled in each to an ... Continue Reading
Podcast: What You’re Missing About Recovery with WHOOP CEO Will Ahmed
Athletes dedicate their lives to achieving their full potential, or as close to it as possible. So why do so many of us — strength athletes especially — take shortcuts when it comes to recovery? That's the ... Continue Reading
Podcast: The Evolution of Strongman with Kalle Beck
Strongman is one of the most physically demanding — and visually impressive — strength sports on the planet. And perhaps no one has done more to grow the sport's presence online than Kalle Beck. Kalle ... Continue Reading
Podcast: From Olympian to Coach with Chad Vaughn
Chad Vaughn is many things: weightlifter, Olympian, father, husband, coach, broadcaster, and mentor. He's one of the most decorated athletes in American weightlifting history, with more national titles and ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Building a Fitness Brand with Sean Pastuch
Dr. Sean Pastuch has worn many hats in the fitness industry, including trainer, coach, chiropractor, podcast host, business mentor, and business owner. But he's perhaps best known as the founder and face ... Continue Reading
Podcast: Weightlifting’s Future with Olympic Medalist Cheryl Haworth
It's almost impossible to talk about the history of USA Weightlifting without Cheryl Haworth's name popping up. She's one of America's most accomplished lifters, with accolades that include: Three ... Continue Reading
Podcast: How the CrossFit Games Are Changing with Tim Paulson
For most competitive CrossFit athletes, just making it to the CrossFit Games is the dream. Going back year after year? Only a select few can say they've done that. Tim Paulson is one such repeat-qualifier. ... Continue Reading
Podcast: World Records and Game Show TV with Emily Hu
Emily Hu is a multi-time powerlifting world record holder, engineer, and reality TV contestant who's been making waves in the strength world for years. She had one of the fastest progressions ever from ... Continue Reading