
The Modern Athlete Podcast
Pushing the limits of human performance through building elite strength, speed, and endurance.
Episodes
42 episodes
What I Would Tell My Younger Self About Training (#42)
In this episode, I reflect on their past training experiences and share valuable insights on strength and conditioning. I emphasize the importance of focusing on fundamental movements, maintaining consistency over intensity, and understanding n...
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Episode 42
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What to Expect Next on Warfighter (#41)
Brand new 12 week cycle is coming up on Warfighter and here's what you can expect to see.Join Warfighter FREE: Join...
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Episode 41
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Effects of Concurrent Training on Ruck Performance and Body Composition (#40)
We break down a research article detailing the effects of concurrent resistance and aerobic training on ruck performance and body composition. We match the research with what we've seen in 20+ years of working with athletes to help you fi...
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Episode 40
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A Framework to Stay Physically Ready (#39)
Physical Readiness is what we do. It's the purpose of Modern Athlete to help athletes be able to answer the call anytime, anywhere, 365 days out of the year. Here's how we think about training and readiness cycles.Join Warfig...
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Episode 39
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Set a Goal and Build a Training Plan Around It w/ Coach Jimmy Prendergast (EP #38)
Jimmy and I catch up on training, going into detail about both of our current training goals and how we are developing our program to accomplish them.Want Jimmy to coach you 1:1?
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Episode 38
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Don't Just Raise the Ceiling, Raise the Floor...What Matters for Tactical Athletes (EP #37)
Raise the floor means raising the baseline of performance. This is the performance that you can access on-demand...anytime, anywhere.Join Warfighter Here >>
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Episode 37
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Preventing Injury Before It Occurs (EP #36)
Sometimes it seems like injury is almost synonymous with working a job in a tactical field. While it may not be possible to totally prevent injury, we can certainly do things to mitigate it.Check out this episode with Dr. Jamie Mra...
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Episode 36
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Not for Everyone: The Type of Athlete Warfighter Serves (EP #35)
Warfighter is built for a specific type of individual. Is it you?Jump into this episode and find out exactly who we built Warfighter for.And when you're ready...Grab a FREE week on Warfighter here:
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Episode 35
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Getting Lean While Staying Performance Focused (EP #34)
Getting lean while still fueling for performance. Don't miss our take on strategies you can start implementing today.Use the TDEE Calculator: tdeecalculator.netJoin the Warfigh...
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Episode 34
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Absolute vs. Relative Strength for Tactical Athletes (EP #33)
It's no doubt that strength is a key component in physical readiness.In this episode we examine the importance of both absolute and relative strength in tactical performance.Join the Warfighter Training Team:
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Episode 33
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Strength and Endurance for Real World Application: Inside Warfighter
We are diving deep into our newest cycle on Warfighter and giving you the exact template we use to build elite strength and endurance.Start your FREE Week on Warfighter:
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Episode 32
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Train For Your Worst Day. This Is What Separates Tactical Fitness from the Rest...
Tactical athletes don't have the benefit of knowing the time and place they need to peak. Instead, they have to achieve the highest level of sustainable readiness year round. They must be prepared, so that on their worst day, when s...
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Episode 31
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Carbs, Caffeine, & Chaos - Nutrition for Extended Duration Endurance (Ultra Running, Marathon, Iron Man, Etc) - From MASS YouTube Live
MASS Dietitian Erik Grohmann deep dives his nutrition preparation for extended duration endurance events. If you're a marathon, ultra runner, iron man, or anybody preparing for long duration endurance, listen up...this is how you fuel.
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Episode 30
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3 Steps to Ruck Further and Faster
Ready to ruck further and faster? We'll dive in today and talk about how you can start packing on more weight and increasing distance. Whether you're a military athlete or just wanting to increase your rucking performance, you'll fi...
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Episode 29
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Is This THE Best Training Split for Tactical Athletes?
We've tried just about every training split out there, but the one that has produced the best results after working with thousands of athletes is the Tier System. Here's what it is and how you can incorporate it in your training.Wa...
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Episode 28
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How to Stop Program Hopping
Consistency is key. Constant program hopping destroys your potential gains. Here's how you can stop it.1:1 Training Questionnaire: Modern Athlete 1:1 Trai...
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Episode 27
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The 10 Minute Warm-Up to Dominate Your Next Workout
Everything we do in the gym is intentional...your warm-up should be too. However, we don't need to waste 20 minutes warming up. Your warm-up should be efficient and allow you to maximize your time (i.e. get it done and get to traini...
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Episode 26
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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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Episode 25
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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 20
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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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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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Episode 18
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