Power Athlete Reviews 

Their response to my messages, this is what made my experience great

Been following Power Athlete for years, but fell off the train during Covid. After getting a bad case of Covid in 2021 I've used Grindstone to get back to life and get in a physical state I have not been in years. Can't recommend the Power Athlete training enough.

Long time PA follower, new to the Grind. Followed JWOD for ~7 years before work and life duties picked up. New dad, new duties as a professor and researcher, and a current commitment to BJJ. Grindstone has been the best program that is flexible and works with my life but continues to drive adaptations. Love that it’s kind of choose your own adventure program - muscle growth or strength or conditioning - doesn’t matter. It can work with whatever schedule you bring and comes with access to the PA community. Perfect for the new parent, college student, or business mom or dad.

Been using power athlete for two years. Trained hamr, grindstone, jacked street, and Johnnie wod. Have liked all the programs and recommend them to anyone that is looking for a solid training program.

Power Athlete puts out the best strength and conditioning coaching you can get. I used it last year as a structured program to try to recover my strength following cancer treatment. I couldn't lift an empty bar, and now I'm back squatting 100kg! I did Lean and Able, Bedrock and now Grindstone, and there was always a great balance between never feeling out of your depth and always having a fresh challenge. Love it!

As a 40 something business owner and dad, Power Athlete training has allowed me to build strength and work capacity while allowing me the flexibility to tackle the other priorities in life. I recently began the Leaning protocol and have seen body composition improvements. I have received more than my money's worth and can't recommend them enough!

Power Athlete programming has been the centerpiece of my strength and conditioning journey for several years. The Power Athlete team’s methodology and masterfully crafted programs offer something for everyone. Limited time to train? Grindstone (my current program). Unlimited time to train? Field Strong. Craving hypertrophy? Jacked Street. Need a little extra cardio or you’re training for military service? HAMR/Johnnie WOD. Seriously - this team has something for everyone, and NONE of it compromises on quality or effective stimulus/dosing.

I was lost when it came to training for many years. I would train sporadically, not being consistent, without an actual plan. I wasn’t making any progress.

I had listened to the podcast for years and decided to sign up for Power Athlete training. I joined Grindstone in June of 2021 and I have not looked back since.

I am the strongest I have ever been, I move better, my body composition has improved and I am lifting injury free for the first time ever.

This is the best training system out there, without a doubt. John is a fantastic leader, the community is top notch and the training and nutrition programming is excellent.

Stop screwing around like I was and start moving some dirt!!!

Father of 3 (ages 6/4/2) and healthcare administrator. Have followed John and PA team since CF Football days, but Grindstone has proven to be my go-to for the last 5 years.
The programming is built to be adaptable and nimble, allowing me to work it in as life shifts. One recent “shift” was moving family from Cincinnati to Dallas/Fort Worth. GS was the anchor that kept my sanity intact.
Appreciate all the efforts from John and everybody at PA.
- Mike

Power Athlete's programming is great for anyone and has options for any fitness level. I have done Jacked Street, Bedrock, and thoroughly enjoyed both and saw improvements in my overall strength. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to improve your overall fitness and strength.

Power Athlete delivers the absolute best programming, education, and environment to create bad ass athletes. I’ve been following them since the CrossFit Football days and have gained 40 lbs of body mass and hundreds of pounds on my major compound lifts. I change programs every few years as my goals shift. I’ve done JWOD, Jacked Street, Field Strong, and currently on Grindstone and can say definitively that they all deliver serious gainz!

I’m not one to write reviews but I am gonna make an exception here and keep it simple. Power Athlete is the best online training out there.

Have been following since the Crossfit Football days and I am currently on their Dragon Slayer program.

Each program is designed to meet your training goals and needs. You will not be disappointed and if you are, then you clearly are not cut out to be a Power Athlete or should I say BAMF.

I have been following Power athlete programs for over 2 years now. I love the programs and have used a few different ones depending on my schedule and goals. It has dramatically improved my athleticism vs just walking into the gym and trying to figure out what to do on my own.

Best training program I've done, hands down. Super challenging, good guidance and coaching, lots of fun.

Programming is great, good variety depending on your goals. Supportive community. Lose 1 star for the terribly clunky Train heroic app. And lose another star for the condescending and sarcastic way Coach/CEO answers questions from the community. Going so far to recently telling everyone they should do the methodology course ($600) to understand an ab movement. And don't dare ask for help understanding why a movement is included, he'll just get defensive and make you feel like an idiot for asking "why we do this."

Edit: changed from 3* to 2*. I just came back this morning and saw PA's response below which sounded reasonable, so planned to email and hopefully clear any misunderstanding up. I then go on the team discord to see Coach/CEO has outed me, telling me to "f### off" and leading an avalanche of abuse from others such as a "b### hurt baby", "pretentious p#####", and one guy wanting to fight me. I don't see why it couldn't have been resolved privately, as a professional CEO and company would have. And with a response like that to a 3 star review, it exactly proved my point of the tone, snark and aggressiveness you get spoken to with if not deemed being up to their standard, and why it's not something I could have raised directly with Coach/CEO previously. The methodology part was a bad example, I don't care they upsell (they're a business) it was just an example of their terseness in interaction. I've now been told I can't participate in any future Q&A just to top it off. I recently renewed my membership as I truly love the program, but that will be the last time

4 years ago, I was searching for programming that stands out from other online solutions and typical powerlifting/bodybuilding approach. I stumbled across a PA Radio podcast where the crew discussed which program Thor would be running, and it immediately caught my attention. I signed up for Jacked Street - got big, then Field Strong - got strong and athletic AF and now with increasing lack of time due to family/work obligations I'm still kicking ass with Grindstone. If there was no Power Athlete, I would never be a certified HAMMER!

I’m utilizing Dragon Slayer and it’s been great. Fun and intense, I’m strong, athletic and well conditioned on the mats. Even when my BJJ training takes a dip due to work/life constraints, my conditioning stays high because of the DS programming. Highly recommend for anyone in a combat sport.

Power Athlete has always been a great source of information on strength, athletic performance, and general health and wellness. Power Athlete battles the false prophets of the fitness industry and delivers the facts that will actually bring you results. The programming that’s offered is top notch, and knowledge bombs are dropped on a regular basis. Whether you’re looking to compete at the top level, or simply want to move and feel better, Power Athlete has something for you.

Best strength and conditioning programs in the world. Whether you’re an athlete or LEO/military/first responder, their methodology will get you to peak performance.