The Strong AF x Well-Conditioned Show

Ep. 57 - Matt Casturo From The Movement System Joins To Discuss Lactic Acid Jun 27, 2025 2234 On this week's episode of the Strong AF Show, I sat down with Dr. Matt Casturo to discuss exercise metabolism. Watch this podcast on YouTube here. Dr. Matt can be found here. My brand-new Functional Conjugate Programming Specialist Certification is live here until Saturday, 6/28. Tune in and enjoy! ⭐️ Loved the episode? If you found this episode helpful, plea

Ep. 56 - Rotational Power With Dr. Mike May 28, 2025 2815 On this week's episode of the Strong AF Show, I sat down with Dr. Mike to discuss programming rotational power work. Watch this podcast on YouTube here. Dr. Mike can be found at: IG Join the VIP list for my brand-new Functional Conjugate Programming Specialist Certification Here. Tune in and enjoy! ⭐️ Loved the episode? If you found this episode helpful, please take a

Ep 55: Program Design With Luka Hocevor May 21, 2025 2243 On this week's episode of the Strong AF Show, I sat down with Luka Hocevor to discuss how his programming has evolved and how he adjusts his programs to work with clients from all walks of life. Watch this podcast on YouTube here. Luka can be found at: YouTube IG Join the VIP list for my brand-new Functional Conjugate Programming Specialist Certification Here. Tune in and enjoy! ⭐️ Loved

Ep 54: Should You Focus On Different Qualities Of Fitness At Different Times Of The Year? Mar 12, 2025 1065 On this week's episode of the Strong AF Show, I discuss the benefits (and drawbacks) of potentially biasing different qualities of fitness (strength, endurance, hypertrophy) at different times of the year.  Tune in and enjoy! ⭐️ Loved the episode? If you found this episode helpful, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review! Your support helps the show reach more athlete

Ep 53: Behind the Scenes of Jason Brown Coaching with my Wife! Feb 14, 2025 1685 On this week's episode of the Strong AF Show, I share the stage with my beautiful wife Dani Brown, and we talk about the last 12 years of us running a business together. Get a glimpse of what life is like behind the scenes of JBC!  Tune in and enjoy! ⭐️ Loved the episode? If you found this episode helpful, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review! Your support helps the sho

Ep 52: Plyometrics - Who Needs Them? Feb 6, 2025 1085 On this week's episode of the Strong AF Show, I talk about the benefits of plyometrics, who needs to use them, different variations, and how to add them to a program.   Tune in and enjoy! ⭐️ Loved the episode? If you found this episode helpful, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review! Your support helps the show reach more athletes like you and keeps the content comin

Ep 51: Breaking Up With Social Media Jan 30, 2025 1100 On this week's episode of the Strong AF Show, I talk about how I'm breaking up with social media. Specifically, the social media platform where people win by getting naked, doing skits, and trying to talk to as many people as possible. That ain't me and I'm putting my energy where I can go deep and serve others on my same wavelength.   Tune in and enjoy! ⭐️ Loved the episod

Ep 50: Training vs Testing, Pt II Jan 23, 2025 1147 Is your training actually testing? One of the most popular episodes of the Strong AF show so far was the very first episode, named Training vs Testing. Two years later I'm back to talk about this topic in more depth, and explain what types of training are actually more testing than true training. Does your program fall in the training or testing category?   Tune in and

Ep 49: 4 Strength Methods That Will Get You Very Strong Jan 16, 2025 1314 Are 1RMs necessary to make new strength gains for well-trained athletes? In this episode of The Strong AF Show, I cover four of my favorite methods for building strength effectively. The last method I discuss is often overlooked, but it might just be the most powerful—if you understand how to use it. Whether you're looking to shake up your routine, break through a plateau, or just optimiz

Ep 48: Ways to Build Size and Strength Jul 9, 2024 1111 In this episode Jason talks about ways in building size and strength. What is the difference between the two, what are some ways we can go about it, and a lot more to unpack!   3X Per Week Strength & Power Template   Day 1 Maximal Strength Emphasis Main Lift Assistance Lift FB Circuit   Day 2 GPP Emphasis 5-6 exercise circuit x 20-30 minutes Carries, Cyclical, Kettle

Ep 47: The Best Way To Gain Muscle? Jun 12, 2024 1001 In today’s episode I talk about some potentially new ways to gain muscle that may go against what the fitness industry will tell you.   ⭐️ Drop a rating! If you've gained value from our content, please take a moment to rate our show! Your support helps us reach more athletes like you and keeps the show growing.   🤝 Help someone! Know someone who could benefit from the

Ep 46: Three Must-Have Pieces Of Home Gym Equipment 3 Jun 5, 2024 993 In this episode Jason reveals his top picks for home-gym equipment and these three just may surprise you.   Equipment mentioned:   ・Safety Squat Bar: https://amzn.to/3x0ZLOU   ・Open Trap Bar: https://amzn.to/3VlHRj8   ・Neutral Grip Bar: https://amzn.to/3KwJYKx   ・Air Runner: https://amzn.to/3yCiTD6   ・Air Bike: https://amzn.to/3wOxGKF   ・Torque Sled, 5%

Ep 45: Three Exercises to Build a Stronger Bench May 28, 2024 265 In this episode I review three exercises that will you build a stronger bench press that may be brand new to you.   ⭐️ Drop a rating! If you've gained value from our content, please take a moment to rate our show! Your support helps us reach more athletes like you and keeps the show growing.   🤝 Help someone! Know someone who could benefit from the Strong AF x Well-Con

Ep 44: Which Program Is The Right Fit For You? May 22, 2024 934 In this episode Jason reviews his three training subscriptions; EVOLV, CXC, and Rx Athlete and talks about how to decide which is the right program for you.   ⭐️ Drop a rating! If you've gained value from our content, please take a moment to rate our show! Your support helps us reach more athletes like you and keeps the show growing.   🤝 Help someone! Know someone who

Ep 43: Training Around Lower Back Pain Apr 30, 2024 1159 In this episode Jason delves into strategies to train around LBP as well as ways to start moving in the right direction. - - - ⭐️ Drop a rating! If you've gained value from our content, please take a moment to rate our show! Your support helps us reach more athletes like you and keeps the show growing.   🤝 Help someone! Know someone who could benefit from the Stro

Ep 42: Conjugate, Full-Body, Full-Body Conjugate! What's the difference!? Apr 18, 2024 1227 In this episode Jason discusses how the differences between a classic conjugate split, full-body conjugate, and past experiences with different training styles. - - - ⭐️ Drop a rating! If you've gained value from our content, please take a moment to rate our show! Your support helps us reach more athletes like you and keeps the show growing.   🤝 Help someone! Know some

Ep 41: The World's Simplest Strategy For Making Gains Apr 10, 2024 1131 In this episode Jason highlights a full plan to start making gains quickly. - - - ⭐️ Drop a rating! If you've gained value from our content, please take a moment to rate our show! Your support helps us reach more athletes like you and keeps the show growing.   🤝 Help someone! Know someone who could benefit from the Strong AF x Well-Conditioned Show? Please share this episode wi

Ep 40: My Thoughts From The Real Coaches Summit in Las Vegas (March 2024) Apr 3, 2024 1234 In this episode Jason goes through his takeaways from the Real Coaches Summit in Las Vegas. Mentioned Link in the show: Doc Lyss   ⭐️ Rate Us If you've gained value from our content, please take a moment to **give us a five-star rating**. Your support helps us reach more athletes like you and keeps the show growing.   🤝 Help Someone Know someone who could benefit from

Ep 39: Your Conditioning Questions ANSWERED Mar 27, 2024 1139 Your most burning questions about adding conditioning to your weekly training, how much, why, and how to stay motivated to do it. Mentioned Link in the show: Bulletproof Conditioning ⭐️ Rate Us If you've gained value from our content, please take a moment to **give us a five-star rating**. Your support helps us reach more athletes like you and keeps the show growing.   🤝 He

Ep 38: The Relationship Between Having Fun With Your Training & Getting Results Mar 20, 2024 1221 In this episode Jason talks about why it's important to be motivated to stick the training program you're doing long-term and why adhering to only science and supported research can be a detriment. ⭐️ Rate Us If you've gained value from our content, please take a moment to **give us a five-star rating**. Your support helps us reach more athletes like you and keeps the show growing.

Ep 37: 10 Principles I Follow To A Tee To Stay Healthy & Happy Mar 13, 2024 1394 In this episode Jason covers 10 Principles For Life that help him stay happy, healthy, and making forward progress. -- ⭐️ If you enjoy this show please consider rating us 5 Stars so that we can help more experienced athletes train intelligently.  -- Want to learn how to program like a World Class Coach, no experience required?  Grab the templates (with sample programming) from J

Ep 36: How I went from training 10 hours to 5 hours and got better results Mar 6, 2024 1077

Ep 35: 3 Things Former CrossFitters Should Know Feb 28, 2024 866 Listen up to hear 3 things Former CrossFitters should know! -------------------------------- If you enjoy this show please consider rating us 5 ⭐️ so that we can continue to elevate the fitness industry 🙏 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉FREEBIE - Grab my BEST SELLING 6-12-25 shock method templates and sample program, COMPLETELY FREE! [https://ti

Ep 34: Things I don't do anymore with my training. Feb 20, 2024 1263 Take a listen as I share how my training has evolved and what I have removed completely from my training! 

Ep 33: Program Review: JTM Fit - The Functional Method Nov 6, 2023 951 Listen up to see if JTM Fitness: The Functional Method gets the stamp of approval or not! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To see the program Jason is referring to in this podcast, head to > [youtube.com/channel/@jasonbrowncoaching](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1rW5zU3XAUvFkIu-MOf2iA) If you enjoy this show please co

Ep 32: How to achieve DILF or MILF status Oct 6, 2023 1208 In this episode Jason breaks down his top tips for looking like you train with the simplest strategies on earth.  -- If you enjoy this show please consider rating us 5 Stars so that we can help more online coaches become more confident programmers and build better retention, results, renewals and referrals.  Want to learn how to program like a World Class Coach, no experience re

Ep 31: Progression Isn't What You Think It Is Jul 3, 2023 1222 In this episode Jason breaks down what has allowed him to build a multiple-six-figure online business, with some pretty unconventional measures. -- If you enjoy this show please consider rating us 5 Stars so that we can help more online coaches become more confident programmers and build better retention, results, renewals and referrals.  Want to learn how to program like a World Cla

Ep 30: Your Program Is Not The Problem, YOU Are The Problem Jun 26, 2023 1133 In today's episode, Jason talks about how most people are simply unaware of why they're not getting the results they are seeking.    -- If you enjoy this show please consider rating us 5 Stars so that we can help more online coaches become more confident programmers and build better retention, results, renewals and referrals.  Want to learn how to program like a World

Ep 29: I Only Had Abs When I Flexed; I Fixed It. Here's How Jun 20, 2023 1313 In today's episode, Jason talks about not seeing abs until he was flexing and what he did to reveal them again!    Try Jason's programs for free: EVOLV: full body training to stay strong, athletic, well-conditioned and recovered, for the intermediate/advanced athlete💪👉 https://mmini.me/EVOLVp  Team CXC: An upper/lower split with expertly programmed condi

Ep 28: Quit Using a Body Part Split With Your Clients Jun 12, 2023 1063 In today's episode, Jason talks about why body part splits are NOT the best way to train your high ticket clients.    Try Jason's programs for free: EVOLV: full body training to stay strong, athletic, well-conditioned and recovered, for the intermediate/advanced athlete💪👉 https://mmini.me/EVOLVp  Team CXC: An upper/lower split with expertly programmed conditi

Ep 27: Squat Cycles are Dead Jun 1, 2023 1185 In today's episode, Jason talks about the dozens of reasons squat cycles are NOT optimal for gaining strength or seeing results.    Try Jason's programs for free: EVOLV: full body training to stay strong, athletic, well-conditioned and recovered, for the intermediate/advanced athlete💪👉 https://mmini.me/EVOLVp  Team CXC: An upper/lower split with expertly

Ep 26: What Jiffy Lube Taught Me About Programming May 15, 2023 1190 In today's episode, Jason talks about the big lesson he learned in the most unlikely of places: getting his oil changed at Jiffy Lube.   Try Jason's programs for free: EVOLV: full body training to stay strong, athletic, well-conditioned and recovered, for the intermediate/advanced athlete💪👉 https://mmini.me/EVOLVp  Team CXC: An upper/lower split with expertly prog

Ep 25: How To Choose The Right Program Apr 14, 2023 1167 In this episode, Jason breaks down the most important factors in choosing a program. Try Jason's programs for free: EVOLV: full body training to stay strong, athletic, well-conditioned and recovered, for the intermediate/advanced athlete💪 👉 https://mmini.me/EVOLVp  Team CXC: An upper/lower split with expertly programmed conditioning to help BUILD your strength and capacity, for advan

Ep 24: Three Ways To Get More From Your Training Apr 7, 2023 1141 In this episode, Jason talks about the specifics behind how he programs full body compared to his most notable programs that use a Conjugate based template.   Get Strong AF and Well-Conditioned with one of my training subscriptions. Your first week is on me... EVOLV: full body training to stay strong, athletic, well-conditioned and recovered, for the intermediate/advanced athlete💪 👉

Ep 23: How I Train Full Body Mar 21, 2023 1270 In this episode, Jason talks about the specifics behind how he programs full body compared to his most notable programs that use a Conjugate based template.   Get Strong AF and Well-Conditioned with one of my training subscriptions. Your first week is on me... EVOLV: full body training to stay strong, athletic, well-conditioned and recovered, for the intermediate/advanced athlete💪 👉

Ep 22: Is your training EVOLV'ing? Mar 10, 2023 1146 In this episode Jason talks about the big evolution in his own training split and how things have changed over the years.   Get Strong AF and Well-Conditioned with Team CXC 💪 👉 mmini.me/CXCtrial Learn More on IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jasonbrowncoaching/ Learn From JB 👉 https://www.jasonbrowncoaching.com/blo 👉 EliteFTS https://www.elitefts.com/author/jason-brown/ 👉 T-Nation htt

Ep 21: Gym Owner to Online Coach Mar 3, 2023 1181 In this episode Jason talks about his transition from running a brick and mortar to a completely 100% remote coach.   Get Strong AF and Well-Conditioned with Team CXC 💪 👉 https://mmini.me/THcxcpod Learn More on IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jasonbrowncoaching/ Read My Articles 👉 https://www.jasonbrowncoaching.com/blo 👉 EliteFTS https://www.elitefts.com/author/jason-brown/ 👉 T-Nati

Ep 20: Exercise Variation Feb 9, 2023 1239 In this episode Jason breaks down the nuances of exercise variation: -when to do it -why it's important -what's NOT important when it comes to variation -and much more.   Get Strong AF and Well-Conditioned with Team CXC 💪 👉 https://mmini.me/THcxcpod Learn More on IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jasonbrowncoaching/ Read My Articles 👉https://www.jasonbrowncoaching.com/blog 👉 EliteFTS

Ep 19: Combining Strength Work With Aerobic Work Jan 27, 2023 1503 In this episode, Jason tells you the optimal way to train both strength and conditioning so that not only will you improve your heart health, you'll get jacked and strong while you're at it. There are various studies on concurrent programming and whether or not the interference effect is a limiting factor.⁣⁣A key component to NOT having your conditioning bleed into your strength & hyp

Ep 18: Lessons from 2022 Jan 12, 2023 1482 Jason dives into the top most important lessons learned last year, where the most important one is something we can all learn and apply.   Get Strong AF and Well-Conditioned with Team CXC 💪👉 https://mmini.me/THcxcpod Learn More on IG👉  https://www.instagram.com/jasonbrowncoaching/ Read My Articles👉 https://www.jasonbrowncoaching.com/blog👉 EliteFTS  https://www.elitefts.com

Ep 17: Why I Gave Up My Programming Business Oct 19, 2022 816 I sold an incredibly profitable business a few years back and here's why. Get Strong AF and Well-Conditioned on the Team CXC app for 7 days free 💪👉 https://mmini.me/teamcxc1 Get My Programming Playbook 👉 https://mmini.me/PPpod Get My Book 👉 Lower Body Training: The Definitive Guide to Increasing Size, Strength, and Athletic Performance: Brown, Jason, DeBell, Ryan: 9781718206878 Read My

Ep 16: How To Train Strength & Conditioning In The Same Session Sep 8, 2022 327 Most training programs address either strength or conditioning really well while negating the other. Learn how to seamlessly pair these two modalities and keep everyday athletes healthy, motivated, jacked, and strong AF.  If you’d like to see the filmed episode of this podcast, head here:  👉 https://youtu.be/WRL5qQvfejk Get Strong AF and Well-Conditioned on the Team CXC app for

Ep 15: 3 Tools To Build Strength, Fast! Sep 6, 2022 1063 Three tools to build strength, fast! Not only will these three tools add pounds to your lifts quickly but they’re keys to building a bulletproof body that won’t break.  If you’d like to see the filmed episode of this podcast, head here: 👉 https://youtu.be/mHx24EcZvwo Get Strong AF and Well-Conditioned on the Team CXC app for 7 days free 💪 👉 https://mmini.me/THcxcpod Get Jason B

Ep 14: How To Build GPP, The Right Way Aug 4, 2022 542 Here’s four ways to do GPP the right way that will rebuild you instead of breaking you down. 👉 If you’d like to see the filmed episode of this podcast, head here: https://youtu.be/xvZrmAE_H48 Get Strong AF and Well-Conditioned on the Team CXC app for 7 days free 💪 👉https://mmini.me/teamcxc1   Get My Book👉 Lower Body Training: The Definitive Guide to Increasing Size, Strength,

Ep 13: Getting Real Results With Less Jul 6, 2022 1345 In this episode I cover: - My personal story with exercise experimentation - What I’ve found actual works and what does not - What patterns I bias and why - Movement pattern categories - how to build your own movement hierarchy that works best for YOU! - Lessons to move forward to improve performance & longevity   If you're interested in learning about my CXC method that combines

Ep 12: Five Ways to Build GPP Apr 21, 2022 935 GPP is a polarizing topic. Some coaches will claim the goal of their programming is to build without actually using the correct modalities. Here’s what you need to know: 5 Foundational GPP ModalitiesHow To Program Them How To Utilize them for strength vs. Conditioning Key Programming Guidelines Examples GPP Articles My First GPP Article On Elitefts: https://www.elitefts.com/education/gpp-

Ep 11: Training Mistakes To Avoid Apr 9, 2022 1220 There are more than a few common training mistakes. Most often the mismanagement of stress is a key consideration.   Here’s what you need to know:   Be mindful of outside the gym stress levels Separate harder training sessions Use low-intensity work to drive higher intensity work Stick to one program at a time Examples 10 Training Mistakes To Avoid …   I want to help YO

Ep: 10 Louie Simmons Apr 1, 2022 1040 I learned of Louie Simmons’ passing a few days ago and if I’m being honest, I was crushed. Louie was such a major part of my career and I owe so much to him. In today’s episode I talk about: Where my conjugate journey began My all-time favorite Louie Simmons book Opening my own gym The turning point of combining CrossFit & Conjugate The results of my clients and the gyms I was workin

Ep 9: The Difference Between Training When You're 20 vs. 40 Mar 18, 2022 1108   Jason’s personal experience with training from 20 to 40 What changes Jason would make if he knew then what he knows now What is the tradeoff between not customizing programming to the individual? What are the big takeaways for you to apply to your programming and to that of your clients’ Learn more about Zone 2 aerobic work here * * *   I want to help YOU and 2999 other coa

Ep 8: What Is Not Taught At The University In Programming Mar 9, 2022 2186 In this episode we cover: 1. What is and what is not taught at the university level with regards to program design? 2. How prepared are our future coaches after getting a BS or MS to train individuals? 3. What advice does Dr. Chris have for coaches that plan to train individuals after getting their degree? **** I want to help YOU and 2999 other coaches this year become absolute game-chang

Ep 7: My 5 Step Programming Process Feb 23, 2022 1020 Any great business utilizes systems and having systems for writing programs is an absolute game-changer if you're not using any.   In this episode, I cover the EXACT 5 step process I teach to coaches to write killer training programs.   The 5 Steps Consists of: Training Template Training Template Methods Exercise Selection Sets, Reps, Rest Intervals (SRRI) Collect Feedback &nb

Ep 6: The Conjugate x Conditioning Method Feb 22, 2022 1191 What is the CxC Method? A concurrent method of training both strength, hypertrophy, and aerobic modalities within the same week of training.   Staple Training Methods: Strength Methods: Submaximal Effort Method, Dynamic Effort Method, Cluster Sets, Maximal Effort Method, Repeated Effort Method, Explosive Strength Method Conditioning: Cardiac Output Method, Strongman Endurance,

Ep 5: How to Program Finishers Feb 18, 2022 1136 Performing strength & conditioning in the same session has become all too common. Why? Because people want the illusion of feeling like they are ‘doing more.’ The interesting part is that these same people would likely get better results if they focused on one thing each session.  Or if they kept the energy demands of the training session in alignment at least training both stren

Ep 4: My Top Resources Feb 15, 2022 984 The amount of resources at your fingertips is almost endless. How do you know which ones are the right fit for you and will allow you to level-up your skills as a coach and programmer?  Here’s what you need to know: Strength Development: Periodization, Science & Practice Of Strength Training, Lower Body Training, Special Strength Development For All Sports Conditioning: Ultimate

Ep 3: Recovery You're Not Doing Feb 6, 2022 996 On this episode Jason dives into the most underutilized aspects of recovery. Great recoverability means higher trainability which leads to better gains, better results. For a full article on recovery head here >> https://www.jasonbrowncoaching.com/blog/how-to-maximize-recovery * * * If you have a question you'd like Jason to cover, email your topic to podcast@jasonbrowncoaching.com

Ep 2: How Conditioning Will Make You Stronger Feb 3, 2022 1071 In this episode I talk about something that I wish more coaches knew...better conditioning = better gains! ------- Stay tuned for The Ultimate Programming Playbook launching February 2022 that includes: *Over 30 plug n play training templates for different scenarios including 2x/week clients, 3x/week clients, 4-5x/week clients, weightlifting, powerlifting, tactical athletes, CrossFit athl

Ep 1: Training vs. Testing Jan 27, 2022 1096 We talk about the important distinction that needs to be made about "testing" versus "training", i.e. what "workouts" would be classified as either or. Do most professional coaches know how to tell the difference? We dive in.

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