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The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young

Welcome to the Peak Performance Podcast—your guide to unlocking your potential and thriving in every area of life. Hosted by Brad Young, Ph.D., bestselling author and trusted voice in health, fitness, and personal growth, this show delivers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you become your best self. Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts globally—and previously in the top 10 health and fitness podcasts—this show continues to grow, evolve, and raise the bar. Brad goes beyond theory, breaking

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Episode 128: Simplified Peak Performance in an Era of...

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/10/05

The world has never offered more tools, more data, more protocols, more supplements, more coaches, more content about performance. And yet, the people who are genuinely operating at the top — the ones who sustain it, who build legacies, who don't burn out — they almost universally share one trait. They have simplified everything down to its essence. They have cut away the noise and committed deeply to a very small number of things that actually matter.That's what today is about. Simplicity as a

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30:00

Episode 127: Apache Breathwork and How It Will Change...

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/09/30

This episode is going to change the way you run. I am not being dramatic. I am telling you what happened to me and what happens to every single person I have coached through this protocol. When you finish listening and you start applying what I am laying out for you today, your relationship with running will never be the same. You are going to feel in control on hard efforts. You are going to recover faster between intervals. You are going to finish long runs feeling strong instead of destroyed. And

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30:00

Episode 126: Micro Workouts: The Training Revolution...

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/09/25

A micro workout is a short, deliberate training bout lasting anywhere from two minutes to twenty minutes, performed multiple times throughout the day. The sessions are not random. They are not just dropping and doing push-ups because you felt guilty eating a sandwich. They are programmed with intent, targeted at specific movement patterns, energy systems, or weak points in your physical profile. Every single rep you perform in a micro workout has a purpose.The physiological basis for why this

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32:35

Episode 125: Training for a Spartan Race: Everything...

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/09/20

When most people think about preparing for a Spartan Race, they default to running. They lace up their shoes, hit the pavement a few times a week, and assume that because they can run a five-miler comfortably, they are ready. They are not. A Spartan Race is a multi-domain athletic event, and if you neglect even one of those domains, you will feel it hard on race day — usually at the worst possible moment, like mile seven of a twelve-mile Beast when your grip gives out on the monkey bars and you are

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Episode 124: The Chemistry Behind Champions

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/09/15

Team success isn’t magic — it’s chemistry. In this episode of The Peak Performance Podcast, we break down the hidden forces that turn a group of athletes into a unified, unstoppable unit. Champions aren’t built on talent alone; they’re built on trust, communication, and a shared identity that holds under pressure. When athletes sync mentally, emotionally, and strategically, performance skyrockets — and the game changes.Today, we’re diving into the psychology, the science, and the real‑world

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Episode 123: Train, Eat, Sleep, and Perform Like You...

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/09/10

Bootcamp is built on one idea: strip away everything unnecessary and forge a human being who can perform under pressure, recover quickly, and stay disciplined when it matters most. In this episode, Train, Eat, Sleep, and Perform Like You Are in Bootcamp, we explore how adopting the core principles of military-style living can elevate physical performance, mental toughness, and daily consistency.Modern life encourages comfort, convenience, and constant distraction. Bootcamp is the opposite. It

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29:55

Episode 122:The Weighted Vest Advantage

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/09/05

The weighted vest is one of the simplest tools in training — and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, The Weighted Vest Advantage, we explore how adding external load to everyday movement can transform strength, conditioning, posture, metabolic efficiency, and even mental resilience.Across human history, carrying weight has been a built‑in part of life: hunters hauling game, warriors moving in armor, laborers transporting materials. Today, most of us live in environments engineered for

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Episode 121:Calisthenics Street Lifting and Weighted...

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/08/30

What You Will Learn TodayYou will explore the foundational principles of calisthenics and street lifting, understanding how these disciplines evolved from simple bodyweight training into a highly technical strength sport practiced worldwide. You’ll learn how calisthenics builds movement literacy, joint integrity, and full‑body coordination, while street lifting adds external load to transform traditional bodyweight movements into maximal‑strength expressions. This section breaks down why these

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25:35

Episode 120: Isometrics for Elite Athletes Tendons,...

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/08/25

What You Will Learn Today You will explore how elite athletes across multiple sports use isometrics to maintain peak performance and extend their competitive careers, revealing why fighters, sprinters, powerlifters, gymnasts, and field athletes all rely on static strength work to protect joints, sharpen neural efficiency, and sustain high output deep into long seasons. You’ll learn how isometrics allow athletes to train at high intensity without the mechanical wear of dynamic lifting, making them

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22:30

Episode 119:The Dagestan Method : Training Champions...

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/08/20

What You Will Learn TodayYou will dive into the cultural and historical foundation of Dagestan wrestling, a system shaped by mountains, scarcity, community pressure, and a warrior ethos that has produced some of the most dominant combat athletes on earth. You’ll explore how this rugged environment forged a training culture where discipline is non‑negotiable, toughness is expected, and excellence is the only acceptable outcome. This segment uncovers how Dagestan’s traditions, values, and social

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23:51

Episode 118: Modern Gym Culture and What Strength...

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/08/15

What We Will Learn TodayToday, I’m recalibrating my expectations, sharpening my training goals, and getting brutally honest about what real, measurable strength looks like. I’m breaking down the gap between what the average adult can actually do and what the elite one‑percenters of strength achieve, so I can anchor my ambition to reality without ever shrinking it. I’m learning the truth about bodyweight standards — what I should realistically be able to do in pull‑ups, push‑ups, dips, and core

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25:06

Episode 117: Why Strongman Training Is Different

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/08/10

Let me start by explaining what makes strongman training fundamentally different from traditional barbell-based strength training, because the differences are significant and they matter for how you think about incorporating this work. In traditional powerlifting or Olympic weightlifting, you are working with standardized implements at fixed heights, along fixed movement paths, with loads that are measured precisely and incremented systematically. There is enormous value in that precision, and I am

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27:15

Episode 116:The Isometric Edge for Peak Performance

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/08/05

What You Will Learn TodayYou will explore the physiological foundation of isometric strength, including how static muscular contractions create high‑tension environments that stimulate neural drive, motor‑unit recruitment, and tendon adaptation in ways dynamic training cannot match. You’ll learn how elite athletes across strength sports, combat disciplines, and endurance fields strategically integrate isometrics to increase force production, improve joint stability, and enhance performance without

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Episode 115 The Rise of Precision Recovery

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/07/30

Modern performance isn’t just about how hard you train — it’s about how intelligently you recover. In this episode, we explore the evolution of precision recovery, where athletes use data‑driven insights, biometrics, and targeted interventions to optimize rest, repair, and long‑term resilience. From sleep analytics to micro‑recovery protocols, we break down how personalized recovery strategies are helping high performers reduce fatigue, prevent injury, and sustain peak output in a demanding world

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Episode 114: The Psychology of Staying Powe

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/07/25

Staying power isn’t about talent — it’s about the mental architecture that keeps you moving when motivation fades and obstacles stack up. In this episode, we break down the psychology behind long‑term consistency, exploring how identity, emotional regulation, cognitive endurance, and habit‑based resilience shape your ability to stay committed to excellence. You’ll learn why some people burn out while others build momentum, and how to cultivate the mindset that keeps you progressing long after the

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Episode 113: Metabolic Adaptation in the Modern World

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/07/20

Your metabolism isn’t static — it’s constantly negotiating with your environment, your habits, and the demands of modern life. In this episode, we explore how stress, nutrition, technology, sleep patterns, and lifestyle shifts shape metabolic adaptation in ways both helpful and harmful. You’ll learn how the body adjusts to scarcity, abundance, chronic stress, and inconsistent routines, and what you can do to guide those adaptations toward better energy, performance, and long‑term health. It’s a deep

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27:57

Episode 112: The AI Enhanced Athlete

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/07/15

The rise of the AI‑enhanced athlete is reshaping what human performance looks like. This episode explores how intelligent systems, biometric analytics, and adaptive training models are helping athletes break plateaus, sharpen decision‑making, and unlock levels of precision once impossible through traditional coaching alone. We dive into real‑world applications, ethical considerations, and the future of competition as humans learn to partner with machines to elevate strength, speed, recovery, and

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28:41

Episode 111: Why Summer Is Your Competitive Advantage

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/07/11

Summer is one of the most powerful training seasons of the entire year if you approach it with intention. The longer days give you more windows to train. The heat itself becomes a conditioning tool. The social energy of the season — the outdoor activities, the movement, the culture around being active — all of that is working in your favor if you know how to use it. I have trained some of the highest performing athletes and professionals I know, and the ones who show up in October ready to dominate

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32:20

Episode 110: The Rebel Who Redefined Greatness: The...

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/07/05

Serge Nubret is not just a story about muscle. He is a story about defiance. About instinct. About trusting yourself when every authority around you says you are doing it wrong. And that, my friends, is a lesson that reaches far beyond the gym and into everything you are trying to build in your own life.So here is what I promise you today. We are going to walk through who this man was and where he came from. We are going to break down his training philosophy in detail, the high volume, the high

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32:59

Episode 109: Precision Athlete Part 2

The Peak Performance Podcast by Brad Young ·

2026/06/25

Let us bring this conversation closer to home. You may not be training for Olympic gymnastics or competitive archery. But the principles that precision athletes apply to develop body awareness, proprioception, and spatial sense are directly applicable to every person who wants to move better, perform better, and reduce their risk of injury in daily life and recreational sport. Most people go through life in a state of low body awareness. They sit in positions they are not aware of. They move

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