On this episode of Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang talk with former NFL coach and nutrition expert John Heck. They share simple but powerful training tips for building grip strength, improving conditioning with loaded carries, and using fat bars for safer pressing. John also details how he programs nutrition and recovery for some of the world's strongest athletes, showing you how to get stronger and last longer.

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Discover the workout and diet secrets Jon Jones’ coach uses to build incredible strength, muscle, and endurance. Learn why running might be the worst thing for athletes over 200 lbs and what you should do instead for superior conditioning.

On this episode of Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang talk with Jordan Chavez, the strength coach for MMA legend Jon Jones. Jordan shares the story of how he began training the champion and reveals the exact training methods he uses, like the conjugate system, for fighters. He also gives his best advice on nutrition and lifting for heavy athletes who want to build a powerful body. This episode is full of simple, powerful tips for anyone serious about their fitness.

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Supporting What You Believe In

Is the gym boring? Mark Bell thinks so. In this episode of Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang reveal why your boring workouts might be stalling your progress. Discover how to build habits you enjoy and why finding fun in your training is the true secret to getting stronger.

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Chapters:

0:00 - The Real Secret to Staying Disciplined

0:30 - How Mark Bell Would Change The Modern Gym

1:00 - Why A Fitness Legend Finds The Gym BORING

2:02 - The Harsh Truth About Building Strength

3:18 - Is It Possible To Be "Jaded" By The Gym?

4:30 - The Sales Trick Gyms Use To Keep You Paying

5:58 - The #1 Motivator To Never Miss a Workout

8:16 - Why "Perfect" Training Protocols Lead to Burnout

9:44 - How To Stay Consistent When You Train Alone

11:56 - The Problem with Traditional Strength Training

13:02 - A Natural Bodybuilder's 39-Year Transformation

15:04 - How Mark Bell Would Make Fitness Fun For Everyone

17:06 - Why "Specificity" Can Be Bad For Long-Term Progress

18:04 - The Key to Making Workouts Feel Effortless

19:08 - What Percentage of People ACTUALLY Go To The Gym?

20:27 - Exploring New Implements for Building Strength

22:24 - Are Machines a Waste of Time for Building Muscle?

23:14 - How to Make Boring Exercises Fun Again

24:40 - How Often Should You ACTUALLY Deadlift Heavy?

26:20 - The "First Rep" Secret to a Bigger Deadlift

27:11 - The Best Accessory Lifts For a Massive Deadlift

29:19 - What Are The Real World Strength Standards?

30:25 - Can a 700lb Deadlift Make You WEAK?

32:09 - How To Build a Fun & Effective Home Gym

32:54 - How Mark Bell Stays Lean While Eating Delicious Food

50:17 - Why Dana White Was Right About Modern Doctors

51:38 - What "Ideal" Testosterone Levels REALLY Are

1:06:19 - The Truth About Methylene Blue Supplements