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179: Why I Always Go Back to Strength Training

June 22, 2026 · 46 min

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I'm breaking down why I will always go back to strength training no matter what season, prep, or goal I'm chasing.


I also make my case for why strength should always be the foundation underneath any goal whether that's a marathon, an Ironman, HYROX, or just playing with your kids. I also introduce our new Strength Collection: Pre, Pump, and Post, a three-product system built to maximize your training.


CHAPTERS:

0:00 "I Am a Gym Rat at My Core"

2:08 Strength Has to Come First

2:47 "Strength Is Never a Weakness"

5:30 Introducing the Strength Collection

7:43 The Eating Disorder I Don't Often Talk About

10:46 Shifting My Mindset: Food as Fuel

11:54 My First Pre-Workout Ever

14:24 Falling in Love With Bodybuilding & Greg Plitt

19:31 Launching BPN in 2012 With a $20,000 Loan

26:06 The System That Inspired the Strength Collection

27:45 The Age-Old Question: Gym or Running?

34:16 My Best Endurance Shape Ever, But Not Strong

36:46 The 700-Pound Deadlift PR I'll Never Touch Again

42:08 4 Mistakes People Make With Strength Training


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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.


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