John Welbourn

Texas

Founder & CEO @PowerAthleteHQ Former NFL Footballer Host of #PowerAthleteRadio Modern Rhetorician Seeking simplicity in a world addicted to complexity

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Why Saunas Are a Game-Changer for Heart Health and Athletic Longevity

1 week ago | si.com | John Welbourn

JOHN WELBOURNJohn Welbourn, the founder and CEO of Power Athlete, Inc., is a former 9-year NFL starter. Drafted in the 1999 NFL Draft as the 97th pick, John lefthis mark as a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2004, with 10playoff appearances, including 3 NFC Championship games. He continued hisstarting role with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004 to 2007.
The Microbiome Reset: How Gut Health Could Transform Aging and Athletic Performance

1 week ago | si.com | John Welbourn

In the world of professional sports where high-performance isn’t just some fancy tagline, everything counts and athletes looking for an edge on their opponents never ceases. Nutrition, sleep, training, and mindset have always been pillars of success, but the question looms – what if the next development in human performance that will move the needle for athletic success? That next frontier very well might be the microbiome.
From Muscles to Memory: Creatine’s Role in Alzheimer’s Research

1 week ago | si.com | John Welbourn

In weight rooms across the country, creatine monohydrate has long been a staple supplement for athletes looking to boost strength and power. But a new pilot study suggests this familiar performance enhancer might have a powerful secondary effect – a potential therapeutic tool in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
The Source of Greatness: How Neuroscience Can Unlock Athletic Peak Performance

1 week ago | si.com | John Welbourn

For most of my life, athletic development and physical training were one and the same. It wasn’t until my later years, after entering the NFL, that I began to understand the mind as a true force multiplier. In military terms, a force multiplier is a tool or system that dramatically increases the effectiveness of a unit without increasing its size or firepower – enabling a smaller force to achieve more than would otherwise be possible. The same applies to the mental side of performance.
4 Science-Backed Reasons Athletes Can Use Saunas for Performance and Longevity

1 week ago | si.com | John Welbourn

I grew up in Southern California, and my parents bought a small condo in a town in the Sierra Nevada mountains about five hours north of Los Angeles - a place called Mammoth. As kids, we’d ski all day and, at night, rotate between ping pong, a large redwood sauna, and the ice-cold swimming pool at the front office - a 1980s version of hot and cold contrast therapy to recover from hours on the mountain.
Why Sean Waxman Left College Coaching to Build Athletes in a Utah High School Gym

1 week ago | si.com | John Welbourn

It’s not often you get to catch up with someone whose journey has mirrored your own in grit, pivots, and the pursuit of impact - Sean Waxman is one of those guys.
Creatine and the Brain: The Surprising Link to Longevity

2 weeks ago | si.com | John Welbourn

JOHN WELBOURNJohn Welbourn, the founder and CEO of Power Athlete, Inc., is a former 9-year NFL starter. Drafted in the 1999 NFL Draft as the 97th pick, John lefthis mark as a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2004, with 10playoff appearances, including 3 NFC Championship games. He continued hisstarting role with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004 to 2007.
Creatine: The Most Trusted Supplement for Strength, Endurance, and Brain Power

2 weeks ago | si.com | John Welbourn

JOHN WELBOURNJohn Welbourn, the founder and CEO of Power Athlete, Inc., is a former 9-year NFL starter. Drafted in the 1999 NFL Draft as the 97th pick, John lefthis mark as a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2004, with 10playoff appearances, including 3 NFC Championship games. He continued hisstarting role with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004 to 2007.
Why Muscle Is the Ultimate Longevity Hack and Why You Need More of It

2 weeks ago | si.com | John Welbourn

“Muscle is the longevity drug.” That quote from Steve Welch, CEO of Restore Hyper Wellness, was a great soundbite from our podcast. As we age, muscle becomes so much more than just a symbol of strength or aesthetics. It turns into the foundation for lasting health and vitality. It’s not just about how we look - it’s about how well we function and how resilient we are against stress, disease, and aging.
Kaz Kazadi on Coaching, Character Building, and the True Impact of Leadership

2 weeks ago | si.com | John Welbourn

I am fortunate to be a father of three and mentor many young professional athletes looking for greatness through my work at Power Athlete. This podcast with my former coach, Kaz Kazadi, made me realized being a coach is about so much more than drawing up plays or managing training load in the weight room. It’s a unique opportunity to shape young lives. To influence character, mindset, and growth far beyond the field or mat. Kaz speaks about the true weight of the coaching role.