• Be More Athletic with a Gun - Green Beret and USPSA Shooter Alexz Jones (#58)
    Dec 23 2025

    Alexz Jones is a Green Beret and USPSA Grandmaster - the highest possible classification within the sport.

    This episode delves into the world of tactical training, focusing on the integration of athleticism and performance on demand.

    The conversation highlights how traditional athletic training methods can be adapted for tactical athletes, emphasizing injury prevention and cognitive performance.

    Key insights include the role of speed and agility in tactical scenarios, the significance of training versatility, and the impact of social media on training perceptions.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Building High-Performance Bodies: Training & Nutrition with Jon Heck (#57)
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode of the Modern Athlete Podcast, we interview Jon Heck, a former NFL strength and conditioning coach and competitive athlete.

    Jon shares his journey from a football background to becoming a strength and nutrition coach, emphasizing the important role nutrition plays in maximizing the results of training.

    Follow Jon on Instagram: @what_the_heck71

    Follow Jon on YouTube: Hammer and Chisel Performance

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    46 mins
  • Inside Fortify - The New Warfighter Cycle (#56)
    Dec 6 2025

    Strength, Hypertrophy, Conditioning - all wrapped up inside our newest cycle on Warfighter.

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    25 mins
  • Top 5 Biggest Training Gaps (And How to Fix Them) (#55)
    Dec 2 2025

    We've worked with thousands of athletes at Modern Athlete, and we've narrowed down what we believe to be the top 5 things generally missing from programs these days. If your goal is peak performance - make sure you are addressing these!

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    23 mins
  • Getting the Most Out of Athletes with UMass Director of High Performance - George Greene
    Nov 25 2025

    How do you get the most out of athletes? George Greene has seen it all from working with athletes on the collegiate level to tactical professionals in Special Operations. Proud to bring our friend, George Greene, onto the podcast.

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    43 mins
  • Preparing For & Competing in a Powerlifting Meet (#53)
    Nov 18 2025

    Coach Jimmy and Andy discuss their latest prep for a powerlifting meet in which Jimmy took first place and set a new state record in the deadlift. These two experienced competitors talk about how they structured their training to prepare and how they peaked on meet day.

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    38 mins
  • NFL Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year - Creator of the Tier System - Coach Joe Kenn (#52)
    Nov 11 2025

    You guys know how much we love the Tier System for tactical athletes. Today's episode is special - we have the creator of the Tier System, Coach Joe Kenn (aka Big House) to talk about getting strong, well-conditioned, and performing at the top of your game. This is a must listen for anyone who needs to perform at elite levels.

    You can follow Coach Kenn on Instagram here: @bighousepower

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Setting Up Your Garage Gym 101 (#51)
    Nov 4 2025

    Many of our athletes train out of their home gym or have aspirations to build a kick ass home gym. Prioritizing how you want to set it up to get the most bang for your buck can be tough. This episode we break down exactly what you need to get started.

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    19 mins