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THIRST For More Podcast — 79 episodes

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E 79 | Why the Speed Ladder Is Making Your Athletes SLOWER

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E 78 | The Complete Guide to Pogo Hops for Athletic Performance

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E 77 | You Can't Talk a Client Out of a Fad Diet (Here's What Actually Works)

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E 76 | Difficult Clients: How to Handle Them Like a Pro

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E 75 | How to Keep Athletes Strong All Season (The Minimal Effective Dose)

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E 74 | Periodization Is Overrated: What the Research Actually Says

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E 73 | The 8 Fitness Myths That Won't Die (And the Research That Buries Them)

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E 72 | Stop Setting Goals This Way | The Science of Goal Setting for Athletes & Coaches

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E 71 | Strength Training's Entire History in 45 Minutes (And Where It's Going Next)

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E 70 | Equipment Buying Guide: How to Build a High-Performance Training Space Without Getting Played by Marketing

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E 69 | The Habits That Separate Elite Athletes From Everyone Else

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E 68 | Technology Tools Every Online Trainer Needs

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E 67 | THE SCIENCE OF PRICING: Why Fitness Pros Undercharge (And How to Fix It)

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E 66 | Joel Seedman Is the Fitness Industry's Most Dangerous Influencer — Here's the Evidence

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E 65 | The Science of Reactive Strength: Plyometrics That Actually Transfer to Sport Performance

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E 64 | Progressive Overload Myths: The Evidence-Based Truth Coaches Need to Know

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E 63 | Recruiting Services, Showcases, and Highlights: The Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Selling False Hope

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E 62 | Why You Feel Like a Fraud: Imposter Syndrome in Fitness Professionals

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E 61 | Fitness Industry Trends: What's Actually Science vs. What's Just Marketing

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E 60 | Training Older Adults: Why Everything About "Senior Fitness" Is Probably Wrong

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E 59 | The Youth Travel Sports Reality Check: A Guide for Coaches AND Parents

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E 58 | 2025 Year in Review: Real Talk on Content Growth, Gym Ownership & What's Next

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E 57 | The Nutrition Fundamentals Every Trainer Needs to Master (But Probably Doesn't)

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E 56 | Your First 90 Days as a Personal Trainer: The Survival Guide Nobody Gave You

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E 55 | Speed Training: Why Running Fast Isn't Enough to Get Faster

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E 54 | The Dopamine Blueprint: Hack Your Brain Chemistry for Peak Performance in the Gym and Life

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E 53 | The Good, The Bad, and The Heavy: Your Complete Guide to Max Effort Training

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E 52 | Building World Champions from the Ground Up With Jeremy Hartman

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E 51 | Forced to Move: Our Gym's Eminent Domain Story

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E 50 | Conjugate Training for Basketball Players with Kalil Sherrod

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E 49 | The GLP-1 Truth: Why 60% of Users Quit, What Science Really Says, and Who Should Consider Them

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E 48 | The Science Behind the Buzz: What Energy Drinks Really Do to Your Body and Performance

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E 47 | 75 Hard: The Mental Toughness Challenge That Changes Everything

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E 46 | Burpees: The Exercise Even Its Creator Says You Shouldn't Do

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E 45 | Stuck in the Hole: How Pause Squats Can Unlock Your Strength Potential

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E 44 | The Zercher Squat: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Practical Applications

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E 43 | The Big 3: Why The Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift Still Rule

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E 42 | Understanding Macronutrients: The Role of Protein, Carbs, and Fats in Performance

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E 41 | What Is Carb Cycling: Simple and Effective Guide

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E 40 | Calculate Calories to Lose Weight: Simple & Effective Guide

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E 39 | Chad Aichs - Courage Barbell

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E 38 | Brandon Smitley - 1RM Testing For Athletes - Is It Worth It?

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E 37 | 2023 Year In Review; THIRST For More Monthly Q&A

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E 36 | Jim Jarvis - Jarvis Performance

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E 35 | Kevin Cann - Precision Powerlifting Systems

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E 34 | THIRST For More Monthly Q&A; Bench Press Weak Point Programming

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E 33 | Jim Beebe - Unbreakable Athletics Academy; Athlete Builder

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E 32 | THIRST For More Monthly Q&A; Max Effort Squat Programming

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E 31 | Alycia Israel - Alycia's Barbell; Women's Health, Hormones, and Nutrition

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E 30 | Jason Nunn - Mooresville High School; Chip Ganassi Racing

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E 29 | THIRST For More Monthly Q&A; Single Leg Training For Athletes

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E 28 | Brandon Smitley - Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) Model For Better Athletes

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E 27 | Lucas White - Iowa State University Football; Conjugate Training For Collegiate Football

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E 26 | THIRST For More Monthly Q&A; Dynamic Effort Method For Athletes

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E 25 | The Return Of THIRST For More Podcast!

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E 24 | Three Exercises I'm Loving RIGHT NOW

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E 23 | Always Evolving With Kayla Diamond

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E 22 | Concurrent Vs Conjugate Training

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E 21 | Cultivating An Authentic Culture

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E 20 | 8 Overrated Exercises For Athletic Performance

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E 19 | Understanding The Keto Diet And Metabolic Flexibility With Dr. Mike T. Nelson

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E 18 | The Ironclad Mindset With Benjamin Tipton

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E 17 | The Truth About Training And Nutrition For Women With Alycia Israel

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E 16 | Pursuing Resiliency With Alex And Laura Mershon

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E 15 | 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting A Gym

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E 14 | Supplementation For Athletic Performance With Ben Kane

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E 13 | Intelligent CrossFit Training With Jason Brown

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E 12 | Beyond Sets And Reps With Todd Hamer

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E 11 | What Makes A Good Personal Trainer Or Strength Coach?

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E 10 | Strength And Conditioning For High School Baseball And Softball With Chris Bartl

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E 09 | Conjugate U With Nate Harvey

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E 08 | Improving The Female Youth Athlete With Julia And Christian Anto

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E 07 | The Science Behind HRV And Individualized Training Responses With Justin DeBlauw

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E 06 | Return To Play Protocols For Youth Athletes After COVID-19

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E 05 | COVID-19, TPS Method, and Bull Shittin' With C.J. Murphy of TPS

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E 04 | Navigating High School Strength And Conditioning With Jason Nunn

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E 03 | Blending Coaching, Academia, and Gym Ownership With Tony Montgomery

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E 02 | Bringing High Quality Juice With Strength Coach Lucas White

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E 01 | Welcome To The THIRST For More Podcast feat. Brandon Smitley