Talk To Me Johnnie
Hard Lessons and Strong Advice from John Welbourn — Power Athlete Founder, 9-Year NFL Veteran, and Strength Advocate.
Talk To Me Johnnie
Hard Lessons and Strong Advice from John Welbourn — Power Athlete Founder, 9-Year NFL Veteran, and Strength Advocate.
Are Man Points Bullsht? Earning Vulnerability in a Flawed Game
Unpacking the rules of modern masculinity, the pressure to succeed, and how to break free from society’s weak expectations. It’s time to remember who you are.
Meritocracy & Machiavelli for Nice Guys: Peterson on Power & Integrity
Discover how Jordan Peterson’s insights on meritocracy align with my recent post, "Machiavelli for Nice Guys" - a roadmap for balancing power and integrity in a world that demands both strategy and ethics.
Why Every Woman Should Take Creatine: The Not So Secret Supplement
Ready to unlock the benefits of creatine for lifelong strength, energy, and mental focus? Discover how this powerhouse supplement can support your health at every stage of life!
Finding the Ideal Temperature for Cold Water Immersion
The only way to really know if cold immersion works for you is to get a tub, fill it with ice, or invest in a dedicated setup like the insulated tubs with chillers from our friends at Ice Barrel. Personally, I use the Ice Barrel 500 with a chiller every day, it makes spending 4-5 minutes in 43-degree water much more manageable. That said, as a former NFL player who used to play in Green Bay, WI, in short sleeves during January games in sleet and snow, my tolerance for cold might be a little different.
Strength & Balance Training for Older Adults
Progression is the key to success. Measuring performance, whether through reps, weight, or more complex movements, gives us a roadmap. Helping our athlete feel stable while going up and down stairs, or confidently walking the dog, is what it’s all about.
Machiavelli For Nice Guys?
Machiavelli teaches us to prioritize results over intentions. Good intentions alone are not enough to change the world - we must be willing to “roll up our sleeves” and do what is necessary. Success is the true measure of our impact, there is no nice guys awards. And while this may disturb our sense of moral superiority, it’s a sobering reminder that being too principled can sometimes be the very thing that limits our success.
Muscles of the Hip & Speed
Sprinting is about being strong in the right places. This study shows how important it is to focus on the semitendinosus for improving sprint performance. Not all muscles are created equal when it comes to speed so you need a plan.