10 min

Beyond the Barriers— Pursuing Peak Performance Despite Health Challenges with Aiden Young Beyond The Prep Podcast

    • Fitness

“Part of me is to set an example and tell them that there are people out there with PKU on stage.” —Aiden YoungEvery athlete faces challenges on their journey, but few overcome obstacles as formidable as their own genetics. Aiden Young was born with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare disorder preventing his body from breaking down protein— an essential macronutrient for building muscle mass. Yet through creativity, perseverance, and a refusal to accept limitations, Aiden has shattered expecta...

“Part of me is to set an example and tell them that there are people out there with PKU on stage.” —Aiden YoungEvery athlete faces challenges on their journey, but few overcome obstacles as formidable as their own genetics. Aiden Young was born with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare disorder preventing his body from breaking down protein— an essential macronutrient for building muscle mass. Yet through creativity, perseverance, and a refusal to accept limitations, Aiden has shattered expecta...

10 min