Special Guest Feature | Josh Settlage - BJJ Strength Coach

In this powerhouse episode of the Matter Mentality Podcast, we’re joined by performance coach and BJJ practitioner Josh Settlage to explore the intersection of combat sports, strength programming, and athlete longevity. We dive into:

- The core principles Josh insists on when structuring a strength program and his lessons from his own bodybuilding career🏋️‍♂️

- His diagnostic approach to fighter health as an affiliate with Marek Health 🔬 - Common recovery mistakes fighters make between bouts — and how to fix them early ⚠️

- The biggest myth about nutrition during fight camp 🍽️

- How mindset shifts between fight prep vs. off-season, and how to coach athletes through it

- The challenge of cutting through social media fads to deliver real, sustainable advice 📱 Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or fan of combat sports, this episode delivers practical, performance-driven insights to elevate how you train, recover, and think. 👇 Like, subscribe, and share if this episode brought value to your corner!

Find more on Josh: https://www.thestrengthmatrix.com/

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