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He’s the Texas Titan (with Gabriel Peña)
Today we're talking to professional strongman Gabriel Peña, also known online as Texas Titan Gabe. He joins the show to talk about his experiences in the sport, including his 2020 World’s Strongest Man debut. At that competition, Gabriel had to...
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Learn from the top athletes, coaches, and influencers in strength! Each week, BarBend Editor and Co-Founder David Thomas Tao sits down with the strength community’s smartest and strongest minds to get their thoughts on training, competition, and coaching. World record holders share their competition secrets. Coaches give their favorite tips. And top thinkers and researchers from the realm of strength science go deep on their most promising findings.
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“Exercised” and How to Get Society More Physically Active (with Dr. Daniel Lieberman)
Today we’re talking to Dr. Daniel Lieberman, Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and Chair of Harvard’s Department of Human Evolutionary Biology. Dr. Lieberman is also the author of numerous books,
Fitness World’s Racing Mastermind (with Mo Fürste)
Today we’re talking to Mo Fürste, the co-founder of HYROX and one of the greatest field hockey players of all time. This interview focuses on HYROX’s growth as a fitness challenge and competition,
Adult Fitness Summer Camp with Dave Durante (Podcast)
Today we’re talking to Dave Durante, a former member of the U.S. National Gymnastics Team and one of the masterminds behind Power Monkey Fitness. Dave talks about discovering CrossFit after a storied gymnastics
Asking Congress for Gym Relief (w/CrossFit’s Brett Ewer)
Today we’re talking to Brett Ewer, Head of Government Relations at CrossFit. Brett is also a driving force behind the Community Gyms Coalition, a group of fitness industry companies and gym organizations —
How Your Metabolism Really Works (with Josh Clemente)
Today we’re talking to Josh Clemente, Founder and President of Levels, a company producing wearable tech so users can track blood glucose in real time to maximize diet and exercise results. It’s a
Inside the CrossFit Games Bubble (w/ Adam Neiffer)
Today we’re talking to CrossFit athlete and coach Adam Neiffer. Adam has been in the competitive CrossFit space since well before it exploded in popularity, and with a competition history dating back to
From Bodybuilding to ‘Ramy’ and ‘Ms. Marvel’ (with Laith Nakli)
Welcome to a very special episode of the BarBend Podcast, one that covers a bit more ground than normal. Today we’re talking to Laith Nakli, a star of stage and screen probably best
What You Don’t Know About the CrossFit Games Grind (with Amanda Barnhart)
Today we’re talking to CrossFit Games athlete and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Amanda Barnhart. Amanda is one of the CrossFit world’s highest-performing athletes in the space since making her Games debut in 2018.
Throwing Down the Hammer (with Steph Hammerman)
Today we’re talking to athlete and coach Steph Hammerman, better known online as Steph the Hammer. Steph was born with cerebral palsy, and since discovering CrossFit years ago, she’s been a prominent force
What Changed About Women and Strength (with Liz Plosser)
Today we’re talking to Liz Plosser, the Editor in Chief of Women’s Health. Liz is one of the fitness industry’s head honchos when it comes to content, but journalism definitely wasn’t the first
How to Breathe Fire (with Bill Grundler)
Today we’re talking to Bill Grundler, a coach, athlete, and media personality who’s been one of CrossFit’s most visible personalities for nearly a decade. Bill also owns CrossFit Inferno and co-hosts the Get
From A Stopped Heart to Weightlifting Rebirth (Jon North)
Today we’re talking to weightlifter, coach, and former bodybuilder Jon North, who has been a prominent figure in American Strength Sports for nearly a decade. Jon’s story is one with a number of
