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July 20, 2015

Inside "Prescription Thugs" - Guest Chris Bell | PowerCast #101

Director Chris Bell (Bigger Stronger Faster* and Trophy Kids) discusses how the work on his new documentary, Prescription Thugs, turned into a journey of understanding about his own addictions. Mark Bell hosts with Michael Farr and Jim McDonald. Jim McDonald produced. Subscribe to the audio version on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-powercast/id710541646?mt=2 On…

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July 15, 2015

Bill Phillips - A Transformational Icon | PowerCast #100

Our very special guest for episode 100 is Bill Phillips -- a man who helped shape the fitness industry as we know it today. He parlayed a self-produced steroid and supplement newsletter into opportunities to become a trainer for celebrities and athletes, to become the publisher of a pivotal industry…

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July 14, 2015

Who is the PowerCast #100 Guest?

Quick announcement of our 100th episode guest and why you want to hear what he has to say. For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting fitness weight workout gym chest sixpack…

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July 11, 2015

Stan Efferding on Steroids and Nutrition in Competitive Fitness | PowerCast

Stan Efferding discusses whether top fitness athletes can achieve their physique and performance without steroids. What do the top athletes eat? Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting fitness weight workout gym chest sixpack body flexing training health…

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July 8, 2015

Stan Efferding on Gaining Weight (for Skinny Guys) | PowerCast

Stan Efferding used to be a very skinny dude himself. See what he has to say about gaining weight. For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting fitness weight workout gym chest…

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July 6, 2015

The More You Know Rhino - Stan Efferding | PowerCast #99

The Rhino joins us again for another round of great insights on business, motivation, nutrition, and training. Near the end he BLEW OUR MINDS with a personal story that we didn’t see coming. Mark Bell hosts with Michael Farr and Jim McDonald. Jim McDonald produced. Subscribe to the audio version…

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July 5, 2015

Chad Wesley Smith on Submaximal Work | PowerCast

Chad talks about submaximal work for strength gains in powerlifting and strongman. For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting fitness weight workout gym chest sixpack body flexing training health supplements creatine…

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July 5, 2015

PowerCast #99 Teaser - Stan Efferding

Stan Efferding returns and shares some details about his life we've never heard before. For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting fitness weight workout gym chest sixpack body flexing training health…

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July 2, 2015

Chad Wesley Smith on Common Mistakes | PowerCast

Check out what Chad Wesley Smith has to say about the common mistakes that powerlifters make on this week's episode of the PowerCast! For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting fitness…

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June 30, 2015

Chad Wesley Smith - Juggernaut! | PowerCast #98

Chad Wesley Smith, founder of Juggernaut Training Systems, joins us to talk about just how young he was when he started developing his own programming, how he has trained as a thrower, a strongman, and a powerlifter, and his new gym in Southern California. Join us as we probe his…

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June 23, 2015

Bart Kwan and Geo Antoinette - Barbell Brigade | PowerCast #97

Bart Kwan and his partner (and fiancée) Geo Antionette join us for a hilarious conversation about their Barbell Brigade gym, their highly successful "Just Kidding" YouTube video channels, and how they train and work together. Bart talks about putting his early years as a gang member behind him, his time…

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June 17, 2015

PowerCast #96 - Matt Wenning: The Strong Survive

Accomplished raw and geared powerlifter Matt Wenning joins us to talk about his quest to improve the physical preparedness of members of the US Army. We discuss how his approach differs from the training methods of the past, what's missing among new recruits, and whether special forces members require a…

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June 10, 2015

The Business of Black Iron Gym and Doughnuts & Deadlifts

Krissy Mae Cagney and Drew Canavero join Jim McDonald for a discussion of the challenges associated with starting these two businesses and how they're being overcome. Find Doughnuts and Deadlifts here: http://www.doughnutsanddeadlifts.com/ Krissy Mae: @krissymaecagney Drew: @dcanavero For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition…

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June 9, 2015

PowerCast #95 - #relationshipgoals - Krissy Mae Cagney & Drew Canavero

Doughnuts and Deadlifts founder, and new gym owner, Krissy Mae Cagney and her boyfriend, professional Grid athlete (San Francisco Fire), Drew Canavero have both been on the show separately. This time we’ve got them together! We talk about bi-coastal living, dealing with social media, launching a new USAPL/USAW gym, being…

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June 1, 2015

PowerCast #94 - Ed Coan and Hege Neilsen - Don't Be a Follower

The GOAT of powerlifting himself, Ed Coan, joins us in studio with his lovely, longtime girlfriend to talk about his storied career and the current state of powerlifting. What were his proudest moments? What does he miss most about powerlifting in the past? What's the solution to the judging problem…

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May 27, 2015

PowerCast #93 - Larry "Lrkr" Barcello & Adam "HulkSmassh" Rodriguez

Training partners Larry Barcello and Adam Rodriguez join us to talk about how they ended up training together, their powerlifting goals, and how each of them has benefitted from the coaching of Josh Bryant. We also ponder whether powerlifters have to be selfish to succeed, the impact of social media…

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May 19, 2015

PowerCast #92 - UFC's Joseph Benavidez and Danny Castillo of Team Alpha Male

Joseph "Beefcake" Benavidez (21-4-0) and Danny "Last Call" Castillo of Urijah Faber's Team Alpha Male join us. We talk about Joseph's upcoming fight versus John Moraga (UFC 187), how their backgrounds led them to the UFC, and the pitch Faber made to get them on his team. We also talk…

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May 13, 2015

PowerCast #91 - Eric Spoto, King of the Bench

Eric Spoto, owner of the raw bench press world record (722 lbs), joins us to talk about his assault on the record two years ago and his plans for the future. We get to the bottom of how he went from a YouTube sensation who had never competed into a…

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May 5, 2015

PowerCast #90 - Colleen Fotsch and Ashley Beaver

Colleen Fotsch and Ashley Beaver join us to talk about their lives as CrossFit competitors, Grid athletes (San Francisco Fire), and their lives outside training. Colleen works as a strength and conditioning coach for swimming and water polo at UC Berkeley. Ashley runs the LivinPaleo blog and manufactures Beaver Bites…

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April 30, 2015

Right Message at the Right Time | A Fan Visits ST

A fan visits the gym, hits a squat PR and talks about a day when a Super Training video was the right message at the right time. For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk…

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April 30, 2015

Fat Dan's Next Check in (ft. Silent Mike)

Third video, second check in. Fat Dan talks about sticking to his plan while on vacation in Las Vegas. Sub Silent Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SilentMike95 For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting…

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April 28, 2015

PowerCast #89 - En Fuego!

Super Training Gym manager "Detroit" joins us to talk about the fire that struck one of the gym restrooms last week. We talk about the Tribeca Film Festival and the premiere of Chris Bell's documentary "Prescription Thugs" and share some thoughts on mental illness, addiction, and will power. Mark and…

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April 16, 2015

PowerCast #88 - Background Check

In a change of pace episode, we interview each other and talk about the formative moments that ignited our interests and led us to where we are now. Subscribe to the audio version on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-powercast/id710541646?mt=2 On Android and iPhone, listen to us on the Stitcher app: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mark-bells-powercast Listen without…

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April 13, 2015

Fat Dan First Check in (ft. Silent Mike)

Silent Mike runs Dan through the process of setting his initial macros. Dan shares how the first week or so has gone. For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting fitness weight…

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