In this wide-ranging episode, former NFL offensive lineman and Power Athlete founder John Welbourn returns to The Judd Lienhard Podcast for Part 2. John and Judd dive deep into what truly drives performance, recovery, and long-term health—challenging common fitness myths and exploring the science behind elite results.

Topics covered include:

• Relative intensity vs. training volume
• Saunas, cold plunges, and recovery physiology
• The sugar diet experiment and metabolic flexibility
• Gut health, microbiome science, and fecal transplants
• Muscle as medicine: why strength matters for aging
• Hormones, PEDs, and misunderstood performance tools
• What ancient resilience teaches us about modern softness

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or lifelong learner, this conversation will reframe how you think about strength, recovery, and longevity.

Connect with John Welbourn
Instagram: @johnwelbourn | @powerathleteinc
Website: powerathletehq.com

Connect with Judd Lienhard
Instagram: @juddlienhard
YouTube: Judd Lienhard on YouTube
Website & Coaching: juddlienhard.com

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The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits.

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