
The Modern Athlete Podcast
Pushing the limits of human performance through building elite strength, speed, and endurance.
Episodes
25 episodes
3 Key Steps to Take You From Average to ELITE
What separates the elite from the status quo? Today we jump into the behaviors displayed by top performers. We also jump a bit into Ranger School prep in this episode, so if you are striving to elevate your performance in the milita...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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27:55

REAL Functional Fitness: 4 Reasons to Add Loaded Carries to Your Program
Loaded carries may be just what you need improve all of your compound lifts, plus they are a REQUIREMENT if you are a member of the military, fire rescue service, or law enforcement who require a high level of fitness to perform their job.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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How to Get Qualified as a Strength & Conditioning Coach While Serving in the Military or as a First Responder
Have you ever wondered what the right first step is into become a qualified strength and conditioning professional?Brian is breaking down his path to gaining his academic degrees and professional certifications while serving in the milit...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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Are Military Members Athletes?
Should we consider members of the military as athletes? And how exactly should these guys train for the job at hand?Read the article on Substack: Military vs. Sport Athletes - Wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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EP 21 - Are You a Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced Athlete? And What Does That Mean for Your Training Program?
We tackle what it means to be novice, intermediate, or advanced and how that affects HOW you train.Apply for 90 Unchained: 90 UnchainedJoin us on Skool:&...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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EP 20 - Training Do's and Don'ts for 2025
3 coaches - each with their perspective on what you should be doing, and what you shouldn't be doing heading into 2025. Ditch the fad diets and 30 day challenges and get the REAL info you need to get results that last.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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48:26

EP 19 - Why Hiring a Coach/Trainer Can Help You Level Up Your Training
We reflect on a couple decades in collegiate strength and conditioning and talk how a coach can help athletes flip the switch and skyrocket their gains!Interested in learning more about 90 Unchained?
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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EP 18 - Listener Q&A: Structuring Grip Training, When/When Not to Use Lifting Straps & Belts, Using the Tier System, Managing Training & Small Injuries + One Training Program to Follow Forever?
We answered your questions on this podcast - helping you develop a structure to incorporate grip training into your program, plus more! We'll talk about when you should and shouldn't use a belt and we'll break down when straps are benefic...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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EP 17 - Green Beret to Business School - Chatting with the Modern Athlete Chief Operating Officer About His Journey from the Army to Business + What's New With MASS
We chat with the Modern Athlete COO, Woody, about his journey from Army Special Forces to business school and eventually to Modern Athlete. In this episode we unlock the attributes that make high performers exactly that. We also jum...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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EP 16 - Structuring a Hybrid (Concurrent) Training Program
Hybrid training is a popular method of training in which athlete's advance both strength and endurance simultaneously. Is it all hype? Or is it legit? In this episode we unpack the skills needed to hit big lifts and fast runs....
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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EP 15 - Training Your Yoke (Neck, Traps, Upper Back, Rear Delts)
Nothing says "I train" like somebody with a well-developed yoke. So, how do you add some brawn to your training plan? We dive into exactly that this episode.Ready to start training? Start your FREE trial on any team he...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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EP 14 - Ruck Further & Faster - Progressing Your Ruck Training in Your Program
How can you improve your ruck times and distances? We're breaking down how you can incorporate rucking into your training plan, how often you should ruck, and how you should pack your ruck in this episode. If you're ready to move fu...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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EP 13 - Returning to Strength Training After a Break with Dr. Jamie Mraz and Erik Grohmann
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Jamie Mraz and MASS Dietitian, Erik Grohmann, sit down with us to talk about coming back to training after a break - whether that's from injury, a field training exercise, or you simply just took some time off.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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EP 12 - Training When You Have a High Stress/Time-Intensive Job
How should you approach training when your job, or life factors, provide additional stress and fatigue? In this episode we are discussing how you can regulate your training to account for this, so you can continue to progress and get the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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EP 11 - Why YOU Should Train Like An Athlete
The team discusses why everyone benefits from training like an athlete, whether you're a tactical professional, wearing a jersey, or just want to look, feel, and move better.Ben and Jimmy bring years of experience from college athletics...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:45

EP 10 - Training with Limited Equipment, How to Progress Your Run, Our 6 Month Update
Join hundreds of athletes training with MASS when you claim your 7-DAY FREE TRIAL -> View all MASS Training TeamsGet Your Hoodi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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17:01

EP 09 - Tactical Performance Coach Frank Wintrich
We interview Frank Wintrich, FBI Tactical Performance Coach, about working with tactical athletes and his move from college football to the tactical side.Learn more about Modern Athlete at our site:
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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36:58

EP08: 2023 - A Year in Review + What to Expect in 2024
In this episode we reflect back on the past year, the athletes we've trained, friends made, and gainz we've had. We also look forward to 2024 and what you can expect out of the next year.Website:
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Episode 8
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29:37

EP 07 - The Art & Science of Coaching Athletes
In this episode, two former Division 1 strength coaches talk about the art & science of coaching. On one hand, we have science and research, on the other, we have limitations imposed by demands outside of the weight room, facility set...
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Episode 7
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22:35

EP 06 - Hybrid Training & Tactical Athlete Training
Today we are discussing two terms often thrown around in the fitness industry, concurrent, or "hybrid" training and training tactical athletes. We discuss what these terms means to us and training considerations for those who seek to adva...
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Episode 6
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15:20

EP 05 - Training Over the Holidays
We discuss how we get the most out of our training over the holidays or when we are traveling. One key word - structure! You don't want to miss this episode.Work with us here:
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Episode 5
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14:25

EP 04 - DNA Testing, Autoregulation, Dr. Dani Fennerty of Subconcussive Consult
Today we cover a range of topics, from DNA testing to optimize training and nutrition - worth it or not? to implementing autoregulation in your training, and finally our special guest, Dr. Dani Fennerty and her work to combat the effects ...
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Episode 4
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36:01

EP 03 - Full Body Training for BJJ, Returning to Training After Injury, Fighting Stagnation in Training
In today's episode we discuss the benefits of a full body training split for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, plus get into some discussion about grip and neck training. We'll also talk how you can approach going back to training after injury and how...
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