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"Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing" with WA Founder Mark Paulsen
Kevin and Mark talk about everything from the Wilderness Athlete origin story, evolution of the nutrition industry and nutrition in our country, mindset and even muscle and sarcopenia. Be sure to like and subscribe to Keep Up on the latest trends in the backcountry and in nutrition! Have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss? Drop it in the comments below or over on our Facebook community…
A New Way to Think About Exercise with Katelyn O’Brien
Katelyn O’Brien is an expert in exercise and wellness, a certified holistic nutritionist, and customer service specialist. In this episode, Katelyn and Ethan discuss Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, M.D., and Eric Hagerman, which explores how aerobic exercise physically transforms the brain, improving mental health, cognitive function, and protecting…
The Truth Behind the Most Researched and Effective Supplement Ever | Creatine HMB Overview
Creatine is widely recognized as the most studied, scientifically validated, and effective nutritional supplement for increasing athletic performance, muscle mass, and strength. With over 500 studies, it is considered safe and effective, with research now expanding beyond sports into cognitive health and aging. Be sure to like and subscribe to Keep Up on the latest trends in the backcountry and in…
What is Maltodextrin? Is it bad for you? | Keep Up Show | Episode 5
Courtney Guillen is part owner and manager of Wilderness Athlete, Outdoorsmans, and The Western Hunter. She gives us an inside look into the outdoor performance nutrition industry, their marketing tactics, Maltodextrin, and hydration as a whole. Be sure to like and subscribe to Keep Up on the latest trends in the backcountry and in nutrition! Have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss? Drop…
"Never Hunted Before" ft. WA Marketing Director Peter Margaritis | Keep Up Show | Episode 3
What does it feel like to hunt your first buck in your mid-30s? Peter Margaritis, Marketing & Advertising Director for Wilderness Athlete, recounts his unique story filled with laughs, cries, and possibly... a buck. Be sure to like and subscribe to Keep Up on the latest trends in the backcountry! Be sure to like and subscribe to Keep Up on the latest trends in the backcountry and in nutrition!…
How Outdoor Performance Nutrition Began | The Keep Up Show | Episode 2
What started the focus on nutrition in the backcountry? Ethan and Kevin discuss the science behind Hydrate & Recover, the modern age hydration product that started it all. Be sure to like and subscribe to Keep Up on the latest trends in the backcountry and in nutrition! Have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss? Drop it in the comments below or over on our Facebook community page.…
How to Make New Year Habits Stick | Keep Up Show | Episode 1
Why do New Year Resolutions fail? Ethan and Kevin dive into the statistics of New Year habits, why everyone has trouble sticking with them, and tips on how to build lasting habits. Be sure to like and subscribe to Keep Up on the latest trends in the backcountry and in nutrition! Have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss? Drop it in the comments below or over on our Facebook community page.…
Train to Hunt is BACK - Kevin, Chris, and Kenton Clairmont
The goal of a wilderness athlete, put simply, is to run up a mountain, shoot an animal, and carry the animal back down. Well, that’s exactly what Train to Hunt is about. Understandably, over the past few years, there was some struggle involved in making TTH happen. Today, the great news is that Train to Hunt is back. Kevin and Chris Denham sat down and spoke with Kenton Clairmont, one of the…
This episode of the podcast features one of our favorite people in the world. Pedro Ampuero is among the most extreme hunters alive today and has both the rap sheet and occupation to prove it as the manager of the European division of KUIU ultralight hunting. He’s often referred to in our office as the “most interesting man in the world.” So crack open a cold Dos XX, lace up your running shoes, or…
Willi Schmidt is a longtime friend of WA and has been a great example of the type of hunter-athlete we all strive to be. He’s had a pretty crazy year, and we thought it would be great to have him on to tell us about it. Willi, in good health and with no pre-existing conditions, experienced a seemingly random stroke while working out - as he would on any normal day. Thankfully, his journey to full…