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Warrior Strength Training
by Joe Laxton and Skylar Thornton
The Warrior Strength Training Podcast is dedicated to helping parents, coaches, and youth athletes navigate the world of training, performance, and long-term athlete development the right way. This podcast goes beyond drills and workouts. We talk about what truly matters for youth athletes: ✔️ Proper strength training (and why it’s safer than most parents think) ✔️ Mobility, flexibility, and muscle imbalances that lead to injury if ignored ✔️ Speed, agility, and power development for sport-specific performance ✔️ Nutrition, recovery, sleep, and nervous system regulation ✔️ Mental toughness, confidence, and emotional resilience in young athletes Parents will learn what to watch out for, what questions to ask, and how to avoid common mistakes like early specialization, overtraining, and chasing social-media workouts that look good but don’t serve the athlete. Our mission is simple: Build strong, resilient, confident a
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THE STUFF THAT ACTUALLY MOVES THE NEEDLE FOR ATHLETES
Send us Fan Mail THE STUFF THAT ACTUALLY MOVES THE NEEDLE FOR ATHLETES Parents and athletes spend thousands every year chasing performance. New bats. New shoes. New gloves. Private lessons. Travel teams. More games. More tournaments. And while some of those things have value… They’re usually NOT...
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Youth Athletics.... What Are We Focusing On? What is the Purpose?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Warrior Strength Podcast, we break down a topic that gets overlooked far too often in youth sports: 👉 What are we really doing here? Too many programs are chasing wins, trophies, and short-term success… but at what cost? This episode flips the script. We...
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Youth Athletics..... What is the Main Outcome? Are We Messing Up?
Send us Fan Mail What really is the biggest role coaches and parents play in youth sports? Are we dropping the ball?
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Gentic Testing.... Why You Should Do It
Send us Fan Mail Don't guess - Test!!!
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Awaken the Warrior Dives into Youth Athletics!!!
Send us Fan Mail Season 7 is officially launched! Coach Jeff, Coach Joe, and Coach Skylar set the tone for what topics will be discussed. This is especially a Podcast for parents of youth athletes!!! Food/Nutrition.... Injury Prevention..... Performance.... MIndset..... Mental Toughness.........
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7 Fundaments of Fat Loss pt 7
Send us Fan Mail Supplements! Enjoy because I only touch the surface. Most people put way too much emphasis here vs the other 6 fundamentals
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7 Fundamentals of Fat Loss pt 6
Send us Fan Mail Let's dive into Carb and Fat Macros
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7 Fundamentals of Fat Loss pt 5
Send us Fan Mail Protein and Fiber Intake! In the serries of 7 Fundamentals of Fat Loss, this is number 5 on the list. Follow along to get all the fundamentals down!
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7 Fundamentals of Fat Loss pt 4
Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about Self-Monitoring and how you can achieve your goals through accountability
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7 Fundamentals of Fat Loss pt 3
Send us Fan Mail Choice of exercise is a complicated path to chose from. With information everywhere, it is hard to decide what route to take. Here is how I talk to people about picking the path to go down. Cross Fit, Bodybuilding, Strength, Triathlons etc.... How to decide your path
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7 Fundamentals of Fat Loss Pt 2
Send us Fan Mail Webinar format.... this is part 2 of the 7 Fundamentals for Fat Loss. Building a calorie deficit and creating that plan.
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7 Fundamentals of Fat Loss Pt 1
Send us Fan Mail Creating a successful weight loss program has 7 fundamentals that I deal with. This is pt 1 of 7. The foundation to a successful weight loss program is must be..... Sustainable and something you can Adhere to! This is a webinar recording.
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Control What You Can
Send us Fan Mail Finances, Business, Relationships, Diet/Health, Fitness...... The main things you can control is diet and exercise. You take care of them, and the others get better if you stay focused.
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Awaken the Warrior Men.....
Send us Fan Mail Season 5 is here! We are changing this up for a male audience. All things men! Nutrition guidance will be all centered on the new Podcast - Real Talk Nutrition. We have a Manhood Crisis in America. Let's fix that and become better versions of ourselves. Let's learn how to right...
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Nutrition Coaches - Meryl Binder and Joe Laxton
Send us Fan Mail Two coaches chat about what struggles their clients face and how they help them overcome them to get the best results. We live in a word of information. Some is right and some is wrong! Much of what we think is true is about dieting and fitness is just not true. This is a big...
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Nutrition Coaches - Corey Berry and Joe Laxton
Send us Fan Mail This episode was fun. Corey attended the 2024 Real Coaches Summit is Las Vegas. Joe and her met, along with many other coaches, and really learned a lot about the industry and coaching styles. We are all different yet very similar. Corey talks about her background, why she got…
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Expectations in Weight Loss and Fitness with Q and A
Send us Fan Mail This was a Zoom call with my coaching group. Setting expectations for weight loss and fitness is crucial. We also dive into Q and A and open forum.
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Anthony Blakley
Send us Fan Mail Anthony went from 205lbs to 145lbs..... to State Record Holder powerlifter and nationally ranked...... to the Bodybuilding stage!!! Learn from one of the most disciplined clients I've ever had! Success leaves clues.......
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Busy Moms and Dads
Send us Fan Mail Are you always on the go? Always at kids events? Julie and I are too. But somehow we still have food prep and fitness work!
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100lbs Weight Loss Guests.
Send us Fan Mail 2 clients who lost over 100lbs tell their stories and open Q and A session. Maurice Cheatem and Samantha Henry give you their stories and their why! Very impactful webinar with Q and A from an audience.
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Episode 3 Season 3 Ashley and Joe Q and A
Send us Fan Mail Weekend updates from a bodybuilding show and some Q and A by the hosts!!!
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Episode 2 of Season 3 with IFBB Figure Pro Ann Titone
Send us Fan Mail IFBB Pro, Show Promoter, and Judge, Ann Titone!!!
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Ashley and Joe launch Season 3 Episode 1
Send us Fan Mail It's been one year as a team!!!
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Episode 38 with Jeff Sandidge
Send us Fan Mail Ashley and Joe chat with Coach Jeff Sandidge!!! Jeff runs several non profit organizations for helping at risk groups as well as youth!!! Pasion and purpose play a huge role in life and this episode is full of just that!!!
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Episode 37 with Ashley and Joe
Send us Fan Mail Open chat with Ashley and Joe!! Shit talkers, insecure people and much more!!
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Episode 36 with Ashley and Joe
Send us Fan Mail Ashley and Joe do Q and A with each other!!! Questions from hosts for hosts!!!
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Episode 35 with Ryan Domeyer
Send us Fan Mail Ryan and Joe chat about recovery!!!!!
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Episode 34 with Skylar and Joe
Send us Fan Mail Catching up and talking about mental toughness and kicking ass in life!!
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Episode 33 with Prep Kings owner, Bob Fox
Send us Fan Mail Ashley and Joe talk with owner of Prep Kings meal prep company, Bob Fox about fitness, business, and growing your passion!!!
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Episode 32 with Ashley and Joe Q and A
Send us Fan Mail Great Q and A episode! Abs, fat loss, motivation and much more!!!
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Episode 31 Ashley and Joe Q and A
Send us Fan Mail Ashley and Joe have a Q and A session from written in questions!!!
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Episode 30 with Ashley and Joe
Send us Fan Mail Ashley and Joe talk about current events!!!
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Episode 29 with James Stratman
Send us Fan Mail Ashley and Joe talk with James about his business model and leadership!!! Owner of Peak Nutrition!!! Be sure to follow them on IG
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Episode 27 with Joe, Ashley, and Skylar
Send us Fan Mail We dive into some very controversial topics tonight and we don't mind doing it!!!
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Episode 26 with Joe and Ashley
Send us Fan Mail "I'll Wait Till Monday" is a horrible way to live!
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Episode 25 with Ashley, Skylar and Joe
Send us Fan Mail The Woke Warriors Crew chat about current event like our own competitions and upcoming national show!!! We also dive into Joe's great sense of fashion!! hahaha
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Episode 24th with IFBB Pro Ashley Duncan
Send us Fan Mail Iowa native and IFBB Bikini Pro - Ashley Duncan speaks with the Woke Warriors crew and life as a mom and competitor!!!
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Episode 23 with Joe and Ashley
Send us Fan Mail Hosts only Podcast!!! Q and A from social media and some updates about recent shows and a few good rants!!!
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Episode 22 with IFBB Pro Jaslynn Chantez
Send us Fan Mail Joe and Skylar chat with new IFBB Pro Jaslynn Chantez about her journey to her pro card and more importantly how to overcome the hard times!!!
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Episode 21 with "Big" Keith Williams
Send us Fan Mail From 1996 Olympic Sprinter, 1998 Super Bowl champ with the Denver Broncos, to an IFBB bodybuilding pro. Keith has a story for all the hear!!!
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Episode 20 with Tonio "The Mutant" Burton
Send us Fan Mail Joe and Ashley chat with Tonio Burton who just won his Pro Debut at the Indy Pro and qualified for the Olympia!!! As impressive as that is, his attitude is absolutely infectious!!! You will love this episode!!!
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Episode 19 with David DeMesquita
Send us Fan Mail Get your note pads out!!!! Info Info Info overload!!! This guy knows his stuff and he should. Coaches in this industry need to step their game up and be more like this guy!!!!
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Episode 18 with Joe Laxton (Short Episode)
Send us Fan Mail Short episode about mindset!!! Brief overview of the book The 177 Mental Toughness Secretes of the World Class....... Your success starts with your mindset, in and out of the gym. In all areas of life. Don't let the wrong people rent space in your head!
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Episode 17 with Ashley, Skyler and Joe
Send us Fan Mail The Woke Warriors crew talk about the 2021 NPC Des Moines IA Show. 10 Athletes total with all different backgrounds. This episode also turns into a pretty deep chat about some areas people need to avoid when getting into bodybuilding. Learn from others mistakes and make sure...
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Episode 16 with IFBB Pro Ashlyn Brown
Send us Fan Mail Great episode with IFBB Pro Ashlyn Brown!!! Placed 8th at the 2020 Bikini Olympia!!! Ashlyn is a coach of her own with several pros!!! This is a great episode to really learn about mindset and what it takes to achieve high level success in all areas of life!!!
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Episode 15 Q and A with Ashley and Joe
Send us Fan Mail Ashley and Joe answer questions that have been sent in from InstaGram.
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Episode 14 with Dean Perrone
Send us Fan Mail Mr. Demo Crew himself!!! Dean Perrone with Axe and Sledge supplements chats with Joe, Ashley, and Skylar about his start in the fitness world and how he has become one of the most influential social media personalities in the last few years!!!
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Episode 13 with Brandan Fokken
Send us Fan Mail Brandan Fokken is an IFBB Pro Athlete and Judge. We chat about his background and how he got to where he is now. Brandan is a published writer, international cover and fitness model (over 400 magazines) and Owner of Fokken Nuts!!! You have to buy his peanut butter spreads!!!!!
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Episode 12 Open Chat with Hosts Q and A
Send us Fan Mail Skylar, Joe, and Ashley answer questions from listeners. Topics from youth lifting, to meal prep, to which super hero is the best! Listen Up!!!
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Episode 11 with Johanna James
Send us Fan Mail We back the Blue!!! 26year Cop from New Jersey. Absolute great example of dedication and determination. Johanna is a 1st Phorm Athlete as well who coaches people to become better versions of themselves!!! Success leaves clues and there are many clues in this recording. Be sure to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Warrior Strength Training Podcast is dedicated to helping parents, coaches, and youth athletes navigate the world of training, performance, and long-term athlete development the right way.
This podcast goes beyond drills and workouts. We talk about what truly matters for youth athletes: ✔️ Proper strength training (and why it’s safer than most parents think) ✔️ Mobility, flexibility, and muscle imbalances that lead to injury if ignored ✔️ Speed, agility, and power development for sport-specific performance ✔️ Nutrition, recovery, sleep, and nervous system regulation ✔️ Mental toughness, confidence, and emotional resilience in young athletes
Parents will learn what to watch out for, what questions to ask, and how to avoid common mistakes like early specialization, overtraining, and chasing social-media workouts that look good but don’t serve the athlete.
Our mission is simple: Build strong, resilient, confident a
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Joe Laxton and Skylar Thornton
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