Lift & Load

Finding Strength - Elly Latemore

One look at Elly Latemore and you will see a few things: she is strong, she is real, and she is taking the strongwoman world by storm. Hailing all the way from Australia, we sit with her this week as she talks about how she found Strongman, how it changed her outlook on training and life, and what is next for her as she continues her journey to conquer the sport and the world stage.
 
IG: ellystrength

Slaying the Giant - CJ Krause

Athletes push their limits, their bodies, and some of the best push their sport. CJ Krause is one of those athletes. Professional Strongman and nutrition coach, CJ understands that your output is as only as good as your input. This week we sit with him to talk about his career, how he works with athletes in a weight cut, and what the future can hold for the sport of strongman.
 
IG: giant_slayer_krause

IV League - How the Smartest Athletes Hydrate ft. Kate Hickman of Strong IV

We all KNOW we should stay hydrated, but what does that really mean? And in weight class sports where water cutting is part of the game, how do you do so safely and still perform your best? This week we sit down with Katelin Hickman, Owner and Founder of Strong IV, on the very first Lift & Load on the Go. We join her in Clearwater Beach, FL to talk about all things hydration, IV therapy, and how to properly recover from dehydration. Interested in learning more about hydration and IV therapy? Check her out on Instagram @strongiv_hydrate

Front Flips & First Places - Carlee Olivera

Once in a while in every sport there comes an athlete that makes winning seem like second nature, seemingly finding success everywhere they turn. As a 64kg athlete and recent Masters Strongwoman, Carlee Olivera is a force to be reckoned with. Coming off a dual win with America's Strongest Master and America's Strongest 64kg Woman, we sit with Carlee to talk about her training protocol, how she switches between bodybuilding and strongman competitions, and her plans for 2025. 

Culture, Conjugate, and Criticisms

Is your training style truly benefitting the sport that you are trying to excel in? And are there areas of your training that could be optimized by looking at a different style of lifting heavy things and putting them back down? We wondered exactly that, and sat down this week with Conjugate specialist Mark Estrebillo. An accomplished athlete and coach, he breaks down his take on what is the best type of training for the strongman athlete, and how that might apply to the everyday person.
IG: @coachmarkestrebillo

You're Not Broken, You're Building A Champion - Rhianon Lovelace

How often have you thought that you aren't strong enough, life dealt you a bad hand, or maybe you are too broken for success? Those intrusive thoughts can enter even the strongest of people, and that includes pound for pound strongest woman on the planet, Rhianon Lovelace. Athlete, business owner, almost theoretical physicist... join us this week as we sit with her and the OG Kaos of Kaos Strength as we hear her story and how she built herself into a champion despite all odds.
https://www.kaosstrength.co.uk/
IG: rhi.lovelace
 
***Trigger Warning*** This episode includes topics of both sexual assault and domestic violence. If you or a loved one experiences any of these things, our doors are always open to help get you to the resources you need. 

Her Arms Are Bigger Than Yours - Sarah Bäckman

Sarah Bäckman is many things: 8x World Champion Arm Wrestler, Gym Owner, and mentor to so many looking to get into the growing sport of Arm Wrestling. But what IS it? And could it be a good fit for you? Tune in this week as we hear Sarah's story and how she found her way from being a 14 year old arm wrestling in her school cafeteria to being one of the best in the world. Also she's jacked. 10/10 jealousy scale. IG: swesarahb Gym: https://progeargym.com https://sarahbackman.com

Pee Pee Time

Bring your wife, bring your kids, because were talking prehab and rehab up on this episode. Dr. J'amie Goguen-Locke of Kodiak Barbell joins us this week to discuss the differences between prehab and rehab, the importance of getting a coach, and when your own personal anatomy makes a difference in how you train. If you think this episode isn't for you, you're wrong. 
 
Why call it pee pee time? Watch to the end to find out more.
Links to Dr. J'amie's bracing guide referenced can be found on her Instagram, @drjaimegoguen

How Will They Remember You? - John Banks

Husband, Father, Athlete. In that order. Throw in being a Bearded Villain and our favorite kilt-wearing-hammer-throwing-strength-sports supporter, John Banks understands that life is all about balance. Tune in this week to learn more about how he approaches training, fatherhood, charity, and being an integral part of growing the Florida strength community. 
For more about Bearded Villains, check out bv305.com and @beardedvillainsmiami on Instagram

Calling Your Shot - Nicola Buchan

Sometimes the best path is the one you carve out for yourself. Athlete, Sports Commentator, and Strongwoman personality Nicola Buchan joins us this week to discuss how she does exactly that in her career: balancing being an athlete, mom, coach, commentator for some of the biggest shows on the planet, and unapologetically herself. Also a casual ultramarathon runner? We are still trying to wrap out heads around that one...
For more guaranteed laughs and inspiration on how to find your best self through sport, you can find iam_nbfitness on Instagram and _nbcoaching on TikTok