Colin Kaepernick says he is still training like an NFL quarterback—and believes he could jump back in the game right now.

In this episode, he shares the training plan that keeps him game-ready at 38, why he still wakes up at 4:30 a.m. to train, and how discipline, football, fatherhood, and unfinished business continue to influence his next chapter.

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Drake Maye sits down with us for a rare look inside the habits behind his NFL rise as he enters one of the most important seasons of his career. The Patriots QB and new Men’s Health cover star opens up about the training, recovery, and lifestyle choices—from avoiding alcohol to early bedtimes— shaping the next phase of what he hopes to be a 15-year career.

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His training nonnegotiables: How Maye is adding size, protecting his shoulder, and staying mobile (01:43)

Why he rarely drinks: The social pressure, family influence, and performance mindset behind his choice (19:27)

Going to bed by 10: How marriage changed his sleep, diet, routine, and recovery (24:34)

Why he skips barbell bench: Why Maye avoids the lift most guys chase—and what he does instead (32:56)

Sustaining Patriots success: Why Maye says doing it once is easier than doing it year after year (39:20)

Training for 15 years: How Maye is building habits now for a long NFL career (40:09)

Learning from Tom Brady: Maye's thoughts on the Patriots' longest-tenured quarterback (45:57)

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Mikal Bridges joins Strong Talk to break down the mindset, training habits, and recovery strategies that helped him stay durable through the Knicks’ championship run. He explains why he lifts after games, how he builds physical and mental resilience, and why simplicity is still at the core of his approach.

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You might think testosterone is the answer to low energy, slower recovery, stalled muscle growth, or losing your edge as you get older. But more testosterone isn’t always better.

In this episode, Layne Norton explains what men get wrong about TRT, muscle gain, longevity, masculinity, and when testosterone may—or may not—actually help.

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Sleep is essential for recovery—but when you cross time zones, getting more sleep isn’t necessarily enough to make you feel or perform your best. In this episode, circadian rhythm expert Mickey Beyer-Clausen breaks down how jet lag disrupts your circadian rhythm, why light and darkness are the most powerful tools for resetting your body clock, and how better timing can improve sleep, recovery, energy, and performance.

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Before his retirement tease, Lane Johnson sat down with us for an honest conversation about the mental challenges he’s faced in his 13 seasons in the NFL. From perfectionism to performance anxiety and realizing football isn’t his entire identity, Johnson shares the truth about where he’s at right now as a pro football player.

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NFL star Laremy Tunsil is incredibly strong. He recently maxed out his bench press at 515 pounds and is unstoppable on the football field. In today's episode he breaks down the surprising habits behind his explosive strength, from Pilates and Olympic lifting to supplements, recovery, and smarter training. He shares how he stays strong, mobile, and durable at 320 pounds—and what everyday guys can do to build more strength without sacrificing mobility.

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Six-time Olympic champion Johannes Klaebo joins Men's Health Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel and Health Director Marty Munson and talks why chasing VO₂ max and fitness trends won't make you a better athlete. Learn the long-term training philosophy, recovery habits, and endurance mindset behind one of the greatest champions ever.

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Actor Patrick Wilson, 53, has been in shape for decades—but he’s made major changes to his workout routine over the years to stay that way. In this episode, he shares the fitness protocols he’s adopted—and dropped—to stay strong, maintain muscle, and minimize injury risk into his 50s.

Whether you're training for Hyrox, considering CrossFit, or just looking for the smartest way to stay fit after 50, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways.

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The U.S. military is rolling out a new testosterone screening program for soldiers—but is it the right move? In this episode of Strong Talk, Men's Health fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel sits down with exercise scientist Dr. Pat Davidson to break down what testosterone actually does, why one blood test doesn't tell the whole story, and whether TRT is being viewed as a shortcut to better performance.