Most training plateaus, injury flare-ups, and frustrating setbacks aren’t just a load problem. They’re often a capacity problem.

In this episode of the PT³ Podcast, I break down what capacity actually is, far beyond just strength or fitness, and how it applies across training, rehab, and coaching. You’ll learn how your tissues, recovery, stress, and lifestyle all influence what your body can tolerate, why the same program works for one person and not another, and how to build capacity so progress becomes more sustainable.

This episode is designed to be dense, practical, and immediately useful, whether you’re lifting, running, returning from injury, or just trying to feel stronger and more capable in your body.

In this episode, we cover:

• ​What “capacity” really means in human performance
• ​The difference between tissue, work, physiological, and psychological capacity
• ​Why injuries often happen when capacity lags behind load
• ​How sleep, nutrition, and stress directly impact your training capacity
• ​Why avoiding movement can lower capacity
• ​How graded exposure builds resilience
• ​Practical rules for progressing volume and intensity
• ​Actionable ways to build capacity starting this week

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep, and they’re currently running a free 30-Day Study Challenge designed around one small, realistic action per day to build focus, consistency, and study capacity that actually lasts. The challenge runs February 16 - March 18.

You can sign up for the free challenge using my unique link here:👉 https://pocketprep.sjv.io/xLAPzk

If you want extra support, you can upgrade to the VIP experience, which includes a free month of Pocket Prep Premium, study groups, and a session with a subject-matter expert.

Use code PTCUBED10 for $10 off the VIP experience.

This episode is also sponsored by Bucked Up.

I regularly use Bucked Up’s pre-workout, creatine, protein, protein sodas, and other supplements, and I recommend them to my entire audience because they support training and recovery without relying on hype or gimmicks.

You can get 20% off your entire order with code ptcubed3 at checkout.

Connect with me:

Website: https://ptcubed.com

Instagram: @ptcubed

Email: natekaram@ptcubed.com

If this episode helped you think differently about training or rehab, share it with someone who feels like they’re working hard but not progressing, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

Most training plateaus, injury flare-ups, and frustrating setbacks aren’t random, and they’re not because you’re unmotivated or broken.

They’re often a load problem.

In this Season 3 opener of the PT³ Podcast, I break down what load actually is, far beyond just weight on a bar, and how it applies across training, rehab, and coaching. You’ll learn how stress, recovery, and capacity interact, why progress stalls even when effort is high, and how to make smarter adjustments instead of guessing.

This episode is designed to be dense, practical, and immediately useful, whether you’re lifting, running, returning from injury, or just trying to feel better and more capable in your body.

In this episode, we cover:

• What “load” really means in the context of human performance

• The most common ways people mismanage load

• Why motivation often outpaces tissue capacity

• How load applies the same way in training, rehab, and coaching

• Practical frameworks to adjust load without overcorrecting

• How to use symptoms as information instead of instructions

Sponsors

This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep, and they’re currently running a free 30-Day Study Challenge designed around one small, realistic action per day to build focus, consistency, and study habits that actually last. The challenge runs February 16 - March 18.

You can sign up for the free challenge using my unique link here:
👉 https://pocketprep.sjv.io/xLAPzk

If you want extra support, you can upgrade to the VIP experience, which includes a free month of Pocket Prep Premium, study groups, and a session with a subject-matter expert.
Use code PTCUBED10 for $10 off the VIP experience.

This episode is also sponsored by Bucked Up.

I regularly use Bucked Up’s pre-workout, creatine, protein, protein sodas, and other supplements, and I recommend them to my entire audience because they support training and recovery without relying on hype or gimmicks.

You can get 20% off your entire order with code ptcubed3 at checkout.

Connect with me

Website: https://ptcubed.com
Instagram: @ptcubed
Email: natekaram@ptcubed.com

If this episode helped you think differently about training or rehab, share it with someone who feels stuck, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

As the year comes to a close, this episode is a pause.

No highlight reel. No hot takes. Just an honest reflection on the work that happened behind the scenes. The long days, the quiet discipline, and the pressure that shaped growth when nothing felt fast or flashy.

In this solo episode, I reflect on what this year demanded mentally, physically, and professionally. We talk about patience, alignment, and what it really costs to build something meaningful when the progress isn’t always visible.

I also share an important announcement about the future of the PT³ Podcast, including new sponsor partnerships heading into 2026.

If you’re ending the year feeling tired, proud, uncertain, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you.

Thanks for being here.
Let’s close the year strong!