This week it was an absolute pleasure to chat with Stu Locke, an elite powerlifting coach and owner of Kodiak Barbell.

Listening to Stu’s story, it’s not just about strength, but about resilience.

From serious injuries to a near-death experience, what he’s been through and how he’s responded, will change how you think about setbacks.

If you’ve ever been injured, stuck, or frustrated with progress this one will hit.

In this episode we break down:

⚠️ The injuries and life-threatening challenges Stuart has overcome
🧠 How to build the mindset to keep moving forward
⏳ Why patience and realistic timeframes are everything in recovery

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Just because something has always been done a certain way, doesn’t mean it’s the best way.

This week I chatted with Sophia Nimphius, a Professor of Human Performance with 20+ years in elite sport.

Sophia challenges outdated thinking and wants to push strength & conditioning forward, not by guessing, but by asking better questions.

If you coach, train, or care about performance this episode will make you rethink a lot.

In this episode we break down:

🏋️ What strength and robustness actually mean 🧠 What robustness looks like in a real training environment 📊 Why we need to rethink how we test and measure performance

If you’ve ever followed a method just because “that’s how it’s done”, this will challenge your thinking.

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Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down. It means training smarter.

This week I was joined by Susan Niebergall, personal trainer and strength coach who lives what she teaches.

She’s proof that strength training isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about quality of life, confidence, and longevity.

And more importantly, the results you think are “for other people”, aren’t.

In this episode we break down:

💪 Why strength training becomes more important as you age
🚫 What actually holds people back from getting started
🔥 Susan’s journey, challenges, setbacks, and wins

If you’ve ever thought “it’s too late” or “that’s not for me”, this will change your perspective.

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