I'm sure. Today we're talking to Hunter Henderson, a record setting powerlifter. A heads up that we recorded this podcast before the Kern US Open, where Hunter won her weight class with a commanding ... Continue Reading
To the Paris Olympics and Beyond (w/Meredith Alwine)
Today I’m talking to American weightlifter Meredith Alwine, the current Pan American champion in the women’s 71kg category. I first met Meredith back in 2016 - in the early days of BarBend - while doing ... Continue Reading
This City Could Be America’s New Fitness Capital (w/Justin Cotler)
Today we're talking to Justin Cotler, a longtime CrossFit coach and affiliate owner who works with top athletes like Fittest American Woman and CrossFit Games podium finisher Kari Pearce. Justin joins me ... Continue Reading
Are You Strong Enough for a Racing Pit Crew? (w/ Christmas Abbott)
Today we're talking to Christmas Abbott, a woman with a fitness resume about a mile long. She’s been a team CrossFit Games competitor, weightlifter, influencer, reality TV star, and also NASCAR’s ... Continue Reading
Get This Strong to Build a Log Cabin (w/Brian Alsruhe)
Today we're talking to strongman athlete Brian Alsruhe, who actually joins the BarBend Podcast for a second time. Recently, Brian has been focusing most of his time on building a homestead in the woods, ... Continue Reading
These Are the World’s Best Gyms (with Kris Gethin)
Today we're talking to Kris Gethin, a renowned bodybuilder, biohacker, and owner of KAGED Muscle Supplements. Kris, who joins us on the podcast for a second time, is also an extreme sports junkie, and ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Talks 2021 Competition Plans and His Strongman Future (Podcast)
Today we're talking to an athlete who probably needs little introduction: Martins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man and one of the strength world’s most charismatic athletes. We don’t want to say too ... Continue Reading
The Worst Part of Strength on the Internet (with Jessica Fithen)
Today we're talking to pro strongwoman Jessica Fithen. Among her many accomplishments, Jessica is the first strongwoman to block press 100 kilograms or more. She’s also very active on social media and is ... Continue Reading
Who’s Stronger: Weightlifters or Powerlifters? (with Travis Mash)
Today we're talking to coach Travis Mash. In some circles, Travis is best known as a champion, world record-breaking powerlifter, and his career in that sport is legendary. But fewer people know that ... Continue Reading
The Toughest Strength Test? (w/ Kim Fox)
Today we're talking to kettlebell sport champion Kim Fox, who holds multiple all-time world records in the sport. She’s also one of the most accomplished Americans to ever compete in the sport. If you’re ... Continue Reading
This Fitness Community Will Not Be Ignored (with Will Lanier)
Today we're talking to The OUT Foundation founder Will Lanier. Formerly known as OUTWOD, The OUT Foundation’s mission is to remove the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals' access and participation in ... Continue Reading
The Fight to Save Weightlifting (with Sarah Davies)
Today we're talking to British weightlifter Sarah Davies, who represents England at the highest levels of international competition. The 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist is also the IWF Athlete ... Continue Reading
The Fitness Professor with Michael Easter
Today we're talking to health & fitness journalist Michael Easter, a contributing editor at Men's Health magazine and journalism professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Michael is one of the ... Continue Reading
When Fitness and Social Justice Clashed (with Alyssa Royse)
Today we're talking to Alyssa Royse, owner and coach at Rocket Community Fitness — formerly Rocket CrossFit — in Seattle. Today’s episode is a bit different from the norm, and Alyssa joins us to talk about ... Continue Reading
He’s the Texas Titan (with Gabriel Peña)
Today we're talking to professional strongman Gabriel Peña, also known online as Texas Titan Gabe. He joins the show to talk about his experiences in the sport, including his 2020 World’s Strongest Man ... Continue Reading
“Exercised” and How to Get Society More Physically Active (with Dr. Daniel Lieberman)
Today we're talking to Dr. Daniel Lieberman, Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and Chair of Harvard’s Department of Human Evolutionary Biology. Dr. Lieberman is also the author ... Continue Reading
Fitness World’s Racing Mastermind (with Mo Fürste)
Today we're talking to Mo Fürste, the co-founder of HYROX and one of the greatest field hockey players of all time. This interview focuses on HYROX’s growth as a fitness challenge and competition, but it’s ... Continue Reading
Adult Fitness Summer Camp with Dave Durante (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Dave Durante, a former member of the U.S. National Gymnastics Team and one of the masterminds behind Power Monkey Fitness. Dave talks about discovering CrossFit after a storied ... Continue Reading
Asking Congress for Gym Relief (w/CrossFit’s Brett Ewer)
Today we're talking to Brett Ewer, Head of Government Relations at CrossFit. Brett is also a driving force behind the Community Gyms Coalition, a group of fitness industry companies and gym organizations — ... Continue Reading
Inside the CrossFit Games Bubble (w/ Adam Neiffer)
Today we're talking to CrossFit athlete and coach Adam Neiffer. Adam has been in the competitive CrossFit space since well before it exploded in popularity, and with a competition history dating back to ... Continue Reading
From Bodybuilding to ‘Ramy’ and ‘Ms. Marvel’ (with Laith Nakli)
Welcome to a very special episode of the BarBend Podcast, one that covers a bit more ground than normal. Today we're talking to Laith Nakli, a star of stage and screen probably best known for his roles in ... Continue Reading
What You Don’t Know About the CrossFit Games Grind (with Amanda Barnhart)
Today we're talking to CrossFit Games athlete and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Amanda Barnhart. Amanda is one of the CrossFit world’s highest-performing athletes in the space since making her Games debut in ... Continue Reading
Throwing Down the Hammer (with Steph Hammerman)
Today we're talking to athlete and coach Steph Hammerman, better known online as Steph the Hammer. Steph was born with cerebral palsy, and since discovering CrossFit years ago, she’s been a prominent force ... Continue Reading
What Changed About Women and Strength (with Liz Plosser)
Today we're talking to Liz Plosser, the Editor in Chief of Women’s Health. Liz is one of the fitness industry’s head honchos when it comes to content, but journalism definitely wasn’t the first place her ... Continue Reading