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The Aqua Strength Podcast

Aqua Strength Performance

Founder of Aqua Strength Performance, Jack Brown, and younger brother, Cal Brown, talk all things aquatics, performance, strength training, and psychology. With joy, progress, and good times coming out of their gym in the Bay Area everyday, they wanted a way to share all of that with you. The show will include conversations, stories, guests, Q&A's and much more.

Aqua Strength Athletes  & Jacked and Athletic programs:
https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web

ASP Website:
https://www.aquastrengthperformance.com/

Jack's Instagram:
@aquastrengthperformance

Cal's Instagram:
@aquatstrengthcb

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  • 20 episodes
  • Avg 50 min
  • English
  • June 1 · 56 min

    #71 - 4 Things Athletes NEED to Hear

    In episode 71 of the pod, discover how the right environment can accelerate your athletic growth, why perceived pressure is often self-imposed, and how aligning actions with foundational principles like nutrition and mental composure leads to long-term success. Learn the importance of finding the right fit in coaching and training environments to reignite passion and effectiveness. This episode offers actionable insights to help athletes optimize their performance and mental health. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you hit "follow" and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • S4 · E8
    April 29 · 1 hr 3 min

    #70 - The Sprint Swimming Blueprint w/ ASP

    In this episode, Cal & Jack reveal their full weekly training blueprint for sprint swimmers looking to become ELITE sprinters. If you're a coach, athlete, or parent frustrated with the outdated “more is better” approach, this episode is your wake-up call to rethink recovery, technique, and race-specific practice. You'll discover how to structure a week of training that balances high-intensity speed work with strategic rest. From a five-day workout philosophy to the importance of emotional environment, Cal and Jack share detailed plans for each day highlighting how targeted sessions can significantly improve top-end speed, "speed endurance", and race readiness without overtraining or sacrificing joy. We break down the core principles of Charlie Francis's high-low model, exploring how to harness the nervous system for maximum gains, without the middle ground that leads to stagnation. Dive into tactical tips on implementing speed-focused drills like resisted efforts, race-pace sets, overspeed training, and hypoxic breathing, all designed to enhance neural output and technical consistency under fatigue. Why does this approach matter? Because neglecting recovery and mental clarity can leave athletes stuck in a cycle of unproductive training and declining performance. The episode reveals how to create a supportive environment, leverage outside experts, and make training enjoyable. Ultimately making athletes crave practice while achieving measurable progress. This episode arms you with a proven, science-based framework to optimize performance, prevent burnout, and keep athletes excited about the water. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you hit "follow" and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • S4 · E7
    April 17 · 43 min

    #69 - 5 Pro Athletes Swimmers Can Learn From

    Most athletes think peak performance comes from pushing harder or doing more drills, but the true game-changers are the mindsets and habits they develop outside the pool. In this episode of the Aqua Strength podcast, Cal and Jack reveal five ELITE athletes from other sports who hold invaluable lessons for swimmers and water polo players alike. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you hit "follow" and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • S4 · E6
    April 10 · 41 min

    #68 - Build Unshakable Confidence

    Most swimmers and coaches focus heavily on training volume and technique, but what if the key to unlocking faster performance lies in the mental game and environment? In this eye-opening episode, Jack and Cal reveal how the mental side of sport (confidence, race exposure, and coaching mindset) can make or break race-day results, even more than physical preparation. Discover how real confidence is built through consistent race-like experiences and how exposing athletes to pressure situations regularly transforms their performance. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you hit "follow" and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • S4 · E5
    March 11 · 45 min

    #67 - Enjoyment is the Foundation w/ ADAM PEATY

    Adam Peaty, the fastest breaststroker in history, discusses his career, training, mindset and dominance. We cover prioritizing speed over endurance, discover how his revolutionary approach to training (focusing on explosive power, precise stroke rate, and mental resilience) can transform performance and reignite passion for the sport. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or enthusiast, this episode is full of incredible value and insight from an absolute legend in the sport. Thank you Adam. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you leave us a review and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • S4 · E4
    March 5 · 44 min

    #66 - Olympic Trials Swimming ONCE per Week w/ KAITLYN JOHNSON

    In episode 66 with Kaitlyn Johnson, we explore her incredible swimming story. From her early days at the YMCA, 28x All-American at Clarion University, to qualifying for the Olympic Trials after training in the pool ONE day per week. Caitlin's journey defies the traditional training narrative. Discover how strategic rest, smart nutrition, and focused training led her to peak performance, after years of being out of the pool. Kaitlyn shares her unique approach to training, emphasizing quality over quantity and how strength training played an integral role in her success as a sprinter. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you leave us a review and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • S4 · E3
    February 25 · 1 hr 3 min

    #65 - "Don't Burn the Steak" w/ TONY HOLLER

    In episode 65 of The Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal chat with famous Track Coach, Tony Holler. Tony is known for his training system "Feed the Cats," that he's been using and teaching across the world for DECADES. Tony works with coaches to implement these sprint based training techniques and coaching philosophies across TONS of sports (track, football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, hockey, basketball, etc.) The list goes on. And today, Tony took time to outline his systems and share how his approach could be implemented into the sport of swimming. Tony has over 40+ years of Coaching and teaching experience and a list of accomplishments that would be too long to write out. He is a master of his craft, and cares MOST about helping athletes fall in love with their sport. It was an absolute honor and privilege to speak with Coach Tony Holler. Enjoy. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you leave us a review and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • S4 · E2
    February 10 · 51 min

    #64 - How Junk Volume RUINS Swimmers w/ ELVIS BURROWS

    In this episode of the pod, JB and Cal chat with Elvis Burrows. Elvis is a former Olympic swimmer turned coach, consultant, & commentator. We discuss why most swimmers are training their brains and bodies for the middle of the race, not the finish line, why traditional yardage-focused practices are holding athletes back, and how embracing high-intensity, technical training can unlock unprecedented speed. In this episode, you’ll discover why less can be more in the sport of swimming. Elvis breaks down the misunderstood difference between yardage and volume, exposing the flawed belief that more laps equal faster times. You'll learn how elite swimmers develop the killer instinct and technical mastery that turn races into wins. This episode is essential listening for coaches tired of the status quo, athletes hungry to improve, and anyone fed up with slow progress from endless yardage. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

  • S4 · E2
    February 2 · 29 min

    #63 - Strength Training for Masters Swimmers

    Unlock the secret to staying strong, healthy, and injury-free as a masters athlete. Discover how simple movement routines, strategic strength training, and mobility can transform your performance—and your everyday life. Whether you're swimming multiple times a week or just want to keep your body thriving years into your athletic journey, this episode explains the most effective principles that we use with all of the masters athletes we train. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

  • S4 · E1
    January 21 · 34 min

    #62 - The "Superpower" ANYONE Can Use w/ JB & CB

    In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, hosts Jack and Cal Brown dive into the power of maintaining a positive attitude, even when circumstances don't go as planned. They share personal stories and insights on how a good attitude can be a total game-changer. The episode emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, the impact of surrounding oneself with positive people, and practical steps to cultivate a resilient mindset. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

  • S3 · E11
    Nov 24, 2025 · 57 min

    #61 - Mentorship, Coaching, & Athletic Development w/ JAKE KIRSCH

    In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, we sit down with Coach Jake Kirsch to explore his journey from a multi-sport athlete to a leading figure in youth strength training. Jake shares his insights on building strong foundations, both physically and mentally, for young athletes. We delve into the importance of mentorship, the challenges of youth sports today, and how to cultivate a supportive and impactful coaching environment. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, Jake's wisdom offers valuable lessons on leadership and personal growth. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

  • S3 · E10
    Nov 3, 2025 · 58 min

    #60 - Hammers Only w/ RAY ZINGLER

    In Episode 60 of The Aqua Strength Podcast, we chat with Coach Ray Zingler, a seasoned strength and conditioning expert, & owner of Zingler Strength & Speed. From his early days training in a basement gym to building a thriving coaching business, Ray shares his insights on the importance of authenticity, the power of community, and the role of strength training in personal development. Discover how Ray's philosophy transcends traditional coaching, focusing on holistic growth and resilience. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

  • S3 · E9
    Oct 27, 2025 · 53 min

    #59 - Athletic Versatility, College Coaching, & Buy In w/ AUSTIN PILLADO

    In this episode of the pod, coach Austin Pillado shares his unique perspective on the benefits of a multi-sport background and how it has influenced his coaching philosophy. Discover how he emphasizes mental preparation and adaptability to help his athletes thrive. We also explore the critical role of strength training in swimming. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or sports enthusiast, this conversation is packed with great insight from Washington State University's, Associate Head Coach. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

  • S3 · E8
    Oct 20, 2025 · 54 min

    #58 - What Happens When You Start Lifting at 11y Old? w/ CADE CARTER

    In this episode of the pod, Cade Carter takes us through his transformative journey from a young, aspiring athlete, to a D1 football player & seasoned strength enthusiast. Cade shares how his passion for weightlifting began, the impact it had on his football career, and the life lessons he gained from the discipline of training. Listen in as Cade discusses the importance of loving the process, setting achievable goals, and the role of a supportive environment in achieving success. Whether you're into sports or just looking to enhance your personal growth, Cade's insights offer valuable takeaways for everyone. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

  • S3 · E7
    Oct 13, 2025 · 59 min

    #57 - What EVERY Parent & Athlete Should Know About Nutrition w/ DANIELLE GETTY

    In episode 57 of the pod, JB and Cal dive into an enlightening conversation with registered dietitian Danielle Getty. Discover the critical role nutrition plays in athletic performance and personal well-being. Danielle shares her extensive experience working with athletes, from the New York City Ballet to high school sports teams, and offers practical advice on how to fuel your body effectively. Learn about the importance of balanced meals, the impact of social media on dietary choices, and how small changes can lead to significant improvements in energy and performance. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

  • S3 · E6
    Oct 6, 2025 · 54 min

    #56 - 6 Exercises EVERY Adult Should Do

    In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, hosts Jack and Cal Brown dive into the six essential exercises every adult should incorporate into their training routine. From lunges to lat pull-downs, they discuss the benefits, variations, and accessibility of each movement, ensuring that listeners of all fitness levels can find value. Plus, they share personal stories and insights on the importance of positivity and encouragement in the gym. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Aqua Strength Agreement:If this episode provided you with VALUE, we ask that you please share the show & hit the follow button. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

  • S3 · E5
    Sep 29, 2025 · 45 min

    #55 - Sink or Swim

    In Episode 55 of The Aqua Strength Podcast, Jack and Cal dive into the power of embracing discomfort and continuous effort in personal and professional growth. They share personal stories of overcoming challenges, the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, and how these experiences shape their lives. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, risk-taking, and the pursuit of passion. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • S3 · E4
    Sep 24, 2025 · 50 min

    #54 - Become Someone Worth Following w/ AUSTIN JOCHUM

    In this conversation, Austin discusses the importance of authenticity in coaching and business, the challenges of navigating the strength coaching landscape, and the significance of building a real and meaningful community. We discuss the shift from traditional training methods to more innovative approaches that focus on athlete-centric coaching and the role of mindset in athletic development. Follow along with Austin - Instagram: @austinjochum Youtube: @jochumstrength Podcast: Jochum Strength Podcast The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • S3 · E3
    Sep 12, 2025 · 36 min

    #53 - 3 Training Mistakes Holding You Back

    In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, Cal and Jack dive into THREE training mistakes that athletes often make. Discover how to differentiate between working out and training, the importance of following a structured program, and why recovery is crucial for progress. Whether you're a high school athlete or a busy professional, this episode offers valuable insights to help you optimize your training routine and achieve your fitness goals. Join us for practical advice and actionable tips to elevate your performance! The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • S3 · E2
    Aug 29, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

    #52 - Culture, Coaching, & Olympic Gold w/ NATHAN ADRIAN

    In this episode of the AquaStrength podcast, JB and Cal sit down with Nathan Adrian, a three-time Olympian and gold medalist, to explore the journey behind his success. Nathan opens up about his early days in swimming, the role of camaraderie and culture in sports, and the mental strategies that have propelled him to the top. From his experiences at Cal to his Olympic triumphs, Nathan's story is a testament to dedication and resilience. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights from one of swimming's greats The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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