The WorkReady Podcast with Dr. Kevin Rindal

Dr. Kevin Rindal

New Episode every Tuesday. Follow so that you never miss one. If you're a lineman, ironworker, pipefitter, electrician, construction worker, or trades professional — this show was built for you. WorkReady delivers the human performance science that elite athletes have always had, now translated specifically for field workers and the trades. Topics: back pain, injury prevention, soft tissue recovery, strength, hydration, sleep, nutrition, and career longevity.

  1. 6h ago

    WHAT WORK READY REALLY MEANS: Treating Your Body and Mind Like a Workforce Athlete

    A year of conversations about staying strong, sharp, and safe, all in one place. For our anniversary episode, Dr. Kevin Rindal revisits the best moments from 52 episodes and lines them up around the three pillars of being work ready: body, mind, and the way you operate on the job. Why you fall apart at hour 8. The recovery habit nobody respects. The brain as your most important safety tool. Why no stress is as dangerous as too much. And the workers' comp trap that can cost you everything. This is our thank-you to the guests who built this show, and to the workforce athletes who keep the world moving every day. Featuring, in order: Austin Carr (1:13), Kevin Guillen (3:22), Steven Underwood (5:29), Leigh Conducy (8:11), Dr. John Medina (10:58), Josh Nieves (14:02), Dr. Wayne Chappelle (16:30), Rob Jones (20:34), Scott Politakis (22:33), Felipe Carrillo (25:29), Mark Groves (27:28), Zach Spicer (30:15). New episodes every Tuesday. Thank you for a great first year. CONNECT Connect with Dr. Kevin Rindal WorkReady Hub: https://www.kevinrindal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrindal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workready_Kevin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586160030451 Subscribe to Field Notes: https://www.kevinrindal.com/connect  Sponsors Vimocity Workforce Readiness Platform: http://vimocity.com WorkReady Community (FREE for field pros) https://www.vimocity.com/workready-community  Tools for the Workforce Athlete The gear, supplements, and recovery tools we trust. These links support the show. SHOP VIMOCITY — Recovery rollers, hydration, and jobsite-rated eye protection, built for the workforce athlete. → https://shopvimocity.com?utm_source=youtube_spotify&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch&utm_content=all FUNCTION HEALTH — Comprehensive lab testing built around 100+ biomarkers. → https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KRINDAL10 Code: KRINDAL10GREENS FIRST — Daily greens you can take in the truck or on the job. 15% off for the WorkReady community. → https://greensfirst.com/discount/WorkReady  THORNE — Practitioner-grade supplements trusted by elite sport. → https://thorne.com/u/PR889833 WHOOP — Recovery, strain, and sleep tracking built for high-performance bodies. → https://join.whoop.com/us/en/98024C53  SAATVA — Mattresses and pillows engineered for recovery. 15% off through our partner link. → https://partners.saatva.com/ypdg8ii1cdh8  AIRESTECH — EMF protection technology. 10% off for WorkReady listeners. → https://airestech.com/workready   PH PRESCRIPTION — Alkaline water systems for the field worker who's serious about hydration. 5% off with code workready5. → https://phprescription.com/?ref=workready Code: workready5

  2. Sep 29

    Mindset Isn't a Soft Skill. It's Your #1 Safety Tool.

    One frustrated person can turn an entire crew sideways in minutes. The skill nobody teaches you is how to keep from being that person, and how to reset the room when someone else is. Dr. Kevin Rindal sits down with Glen Stevens Jr., The Mental Fitness Guy, who built the safety mindset training used by rural electric cooperatives across the country. Glen breaks down why one bad mood spreads across a whole crew, and the simple moves that let you stay calm and lead well when a job gets tense: his ICAN framework for resetting under pressure, why "why" puts people on defense, and the mindset shift that changes how you see the people you work with. Connect with Dr. Kevin Rindal WorkReady Hub: ⁠⁠https://www.kevinrindal.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrindal/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/workready_Kevin⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586160030451⁠⁠ Subscribe to Field Notes: ⁠⁠https://www.kevinrindal.com/connect⁠⁠  Connect with Glen Stevens Jr. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentalfitnessguy/ Website: https://www.mentalfitnessguy.com/ 🎉 Sponsors Vimocity Workforce Readiness Platform: ⁠⁠http://vimocity.com⁠⁠ WorkReady Community (FREE for field pros)⁠⁠ https://www.vimocity.com/workready-community⁠⁠  🛠️ Tools for the Workforce Athlete The gear, supplements, and recovery tools we trust. These links support the show. SHOP VIMOCITY — Recovery rollers, hydration, and jobsite-rated eye protection, built for the workforce athlete. →⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shopvimocity.com?utm_source=youtube_spotify&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch&utm_content=all⁠⁠ FUNCTION HEALTH — Comprehensive lab testing built around 100+ biomarkers. → ⁠⁠https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KRINDAL10⁠⁠ Code: KRINDAL10GREENS FIRST — Daily greens you can take in the truck or on the job. 15% off for the WorkReady community. → ⁠⁠https://greensfirst.com/discount/WorkReady⁠⁠  THORNE — Practitioner-grade supplements trusted by elite sport. → ⁠⁠https://thorne.com/u/PR889833⁠⁠ WHOOP — Recovery, strain, and sleep tracking built for high-performance bodies. → ⁠⁠https://join.whoop.com/us/en/98024C53⁠⁠  SAATVA — Mattresses and pillows engineered for recovery. 15% off through our partner link. → ⁠⁠https://partners.saatva.com/ypdg8ii1cdh8⁠⁠  AIRESTECH — EMF protection technology. 10% off for WorkReady listeners. → ⁠⁠https://airestech.com/workready⁠⁠   PH PRESCRIPTION — Alkaline water systems for the field worker who's serious about hydration. 5% off with code workready5. → ⁠⁠https://phprescription.com/?ref=workready⁠⁠ Code: workready5 Chapters 00:00 Negativity Spreads00:59 Why We Get Negative03:06 Mirror Neurons Explained06:45 Reset With Your Senses09:51 Gold Mine Mindset12:34 Train Mental Muscles18:10 Parenting Reframe Story20:06 Coaching The Next Generation22:53 ICAN Framework Walkthrough28:43 Ask Better Questions34:22 Dealing With A Harsh Foreman

  3. Sep 22

    Will Your Body Outlast Your Career? The 7 Pillars of Increasing Your Healthspan

    By 65, his body was done. Kevin's grandfather gave 40 years to the trade, and his wife had to take his boots off for him every night. It doesn't have to end that way. In Episode 51, Dr. Kevin Rindal and healthspan expert Darren Morris break down the seven pillars of health, and the small choices that protect your strength and independence: grip strength, protein, sleep, purpose, and the people you can call at 2 a.m. Not about living forever. About still doing what you love, on your own terms.   Connect with Dr. Kevin Rindal WorkReady Hub: ⁠https://www.kevinrindal.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrindal/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/workready_Kevin⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586160030451⁠ Subscribe to Field Notes: ⁠https://www.kevinrindal.com/connect⁠  Connect with Darren Morris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-morris-longevity-expert/ Website: https://www.inochilongevity.com/  🎉 Sponsors Vimocity Workforce Readiness Platform: ⁠http://vimocity.com⁠ WorkReady Community (FREE for field pros)⁠ https://www.vimocity.com/workready-community⁠  🛠️ Tools for the Workforce Athlete The gear, supplements, and recovery tools we trust. These links support the show. SHOP VIMOCITY — Recovery rollers, hydration, and jobsite-rated eye protection, built for the workforce athlete. →⁠ ⁠⁠https://shopvimocity.com?utm_source=youtube_spotify&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch&utm_content=all⁠ FUNCTION HEALTH — Comprehensive lab testing built around 100+ biomarkers. → ⁠https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KRINDAL10⁠ Code: KRINDAL10GREENS FIRST — Daily greens you can take in the truck or on the job. 15% off for the WorkReady community. → ⁠https://greensfirst.com/discount/WorkReady⁠  THORNE — Practitioner-grade supplements trusted by elite sport. → ⁠https://thorne.com/u/PR889833⁠ WHOOP — Recovery, strain, and sleep tracking built for high-performance bodies. → ⁠https://join.whoop.com/us/en/98024C53⁠  SAATVA — Mattresses and pillows engineered for recovery. 15% off through our partner link. → ⁠https://partners.saatva.com/ypdg8ii1cdh8⁠  AIRESTECH — EMF protection technology. 10% off for WorkReady listeners. → ⁠https://airestech.com/workready⁠   PH PRESCRIPTION — Alkaline water systems for the field worker who's serious about hydration. 5% off with code workready5. → ⁠https://phprescription.com/?ref=workready⁠ Code: workready5 Chapters 00:00 Why Healthspan Matters 02:11 Seven Pillars  08:44 Movement Blue Zone Story 11:08 Strength Training Fundamentals 18:47 VO2 Max Cardio Training 23:00 Nutrition Protein Plants Fiber 25:33 Sleep Circadian Rhythm 29:57 Stress Resilience and HRV 36:15 Biological Age Tracking 40:08 Environment Reduce Toxins 44:32 Purpose Community Connections 48:37 Connect

  4. Sep 15

    Relaxing Isn't a Skill. It's a Switch: Getting Out of Fight-or-Flight After a High-Stress Shift

    Heart pounding, mind racing, and "just breathe" is not working. There is a faster way out of fight or flight, and it takes minutes, not medication. In Episode 50, Dr. Kevin Rindal talks with Hoolest CEO Nick Hool, PhD who beat his own performance anxiety and built a pocket-sized device that stimulates the vagus nerve, your body's off switch for fight or flight. He breaks down why benzos are so risky, what the clinical studies found (safety, plus single-session anxiety relief comparable to a benzo and stronger than breathwork or meditation), and how first responders are using it. Then it gets practical: situational panic, recovery after a traumatic call, racing thoughts at night, and why Kevin calls it "PPE for your brain." Connect with Dr. Kevin Rindal WorkReady Hub: https://www.kevinrindal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrindal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workready_Kevin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586160030451 Subscribe to Field Notes: https://www.kevinrindal.com/connect  Connect with Nicholas Hool LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-hool-ph-d-b580a860/ Company: https://hoolest.com/ Instagram and TikTok: @thehoolest 🎉 Sponsors Vimocity Workforce Readiness Platform: http://vimocity.com WorkReady Community (FREE for field pros) https://www.vimocity.com/workready-community  🛠️ Tools for the Workforce Athlete The gear, supplements, and recovery tools we trust. These links support the show. SHOP VIMOCITY — Recovery rollers, hydration, and jobsite-rated eye protection, built for the workforce athlete. → https://shopvimocity.com?utm_source=youtube_spotify&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch&utm_content=all FUNCTION HEALTH — Comprehensive lab testing built around 100+ biomarkers. → https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KRINDAL10 Code: KRINDAL10GREENS FIRST — Daily greens you can take in the truck or on the job. 15% off for the WorkReady community. → https://greensfirst.com/discount/WorkReady  THORNE — Practitioner-grade supplements trusted by elite sport. → https://thorne.com/u/PR889833 WHOOP — Recovery, strain, and sleep tracking built for high-performance bodies. → https://join.whoop.com/us/en/98024C53  SAATVA — Mattresses and pillows engineered for recovery. 15% off through our partner link. → https://partners.saatva.com/ypdg8ii1cdh8  AIRESTECH — EMF protection technology. 10% off for WorkReady listeners. → https://airestech.com/workready   PH PRESCRIPTION — Alkaline water systems for the field worker who's serious about hydration. 5% off with code workready5. → https://phprescription.com/?ref=workready Code: workready5 CHAPTERS 00:00 Fight or Flight Explained 00:49 Benzos Risks and Limits 06:37 Nick's Anxiety Origin 09:07 Vagus Nerve Basics 11:23 Building a Better Stimulator 15:47 Clinical Results and Studies 21:35 First Responders and Recharge Room 23:29 Sleep and Racing Thoughts 24:56 Workplace Use and PPE Idea 30:35 3 Takeaways 34:37 Where to Try It

  5. Sep 8

    NBA & Special Ops Psychologist: Why Safety Has No Rank

    Safety on the job isn't just about knowing the rules. It's about having the awareness to catch when something's wrong, and the courage to act on it. In Part 2, Dr. Wayne Chappelle, team psychologist for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, joins Dr. Kevin Rindal to dig into how stress shapes the way we think and make decisions under pressure, and why recognizing and managing it matters most when the stakes are high. Then they get into one of the hardest parts of safety: speaking up. Why experienced workers get complacent, what to do when you see an unsafe call, and why "safety knows no rank," even when the person above you has more years. Plus what it really means to be a wingman, and how the best crews look out for each other. Connect with Dr. Kevin Rindal WorkReady Hub: https://www.kevinrindal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrindal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workready_Kevin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586160030451 Subscribe to Field Notes: https://www.kevinrindal.com/connect  Connect with Dr. Wayne Chappelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-chappelle-3990b6185/ Website: https://www.drchappelle.com/ | https://psyoptimal.com/ Book: "Heal Your Hurting Mind" (with Craig Groeschel) https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Hurting-Mind-Depression/dp/0310366747  🎉 Sponsors Vimocity Workforce Readiness Platform: http://vimocity.com WorkReady Community (FREE for field pros) https://www.vimocity.com/workready-community  🛠️ Tools for the Workforce Athlete The gear, supplements, and recovery tools we trust. These links support the show. SHOP VIMOCITY — Recovery rollers, hydration, and jobsite-rated eye protection, built for the workforce athlete. → https://shopvimocity.com?utm_source=youtube_spotify&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch&utm_content=all FUNCTION HEALTH — Comprehensive lab testing built around 100+ biomarkers. → https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KRINDAL10 Code: KRINDAL10GREENS FIRST — Daily greens you can take in the truck or on the job. 15% off for the WorkReady community. → https://greensfirst.com/discount/WorkReady  THORNE — Practitioner-grade supplements trusted by elite sport. → https://thorne.com/u/PR889833 WHOOP — Recovery, strain, and sleep tracking built for high-performance bodies. → https://join.whoop.com/us/en/98024C53  SAATVA — Mattresses and pillows engineered for recovery. 15% off through our partner link. → https://partners.saatva.com/ypdg8ii1cdh8  AIRESTECH — EMF protection technology. 10% off for WorkReady listeners. → https://airestech.com/workready   PH PRESCRIPTION — Alkaline water systems for the field worker who's serious about hydration. 5% off with code workready5. → https://phprescription.com/?ref=workready Code: workready5

  6. Sep 1

    NBA & Special Ops Psychologist: The 3 Traits That Take You From Ordinary to Extraordinary

    The people who perform at the highest level, Navy SEALs, pro athletes, four-star generals, are not built different than you. They're trained different. And the training is something you can learn. Dr. Wayne Chappelle is a board-certified clinical psychologist and the team psychologist for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder. Across 20-plus years he's optimized performance for Special Operations Forces, Presidential aircrews, four-star generals, and Olympic athletes. He's also a lineman's son. He joins Dr. Kevin Rindal to talk about mental toughness on the job: the difference between surviving and thriving, the traits every top performer shares, and why the people who correct you are the ones who care. Part 1 of two. New episode drops next week. Subscribe. Connect with Dr. Kevin Rindal WorkReady Hub: ⁠https://www.kevinrindal.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrindal/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/workready_Kevin⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586160030451⁠ Subscribe to Field Notes: ⁠https://www.kevinrindal.com/connect⁠  Connect with Dr. Wayne Chappelle LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-chappelle-3990b6185/⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.drchappelle.com/⁠ | ⁠https://psyoptimal.com/⁠ Book: "Heal Your Hurting Mind" (with Craig Groeschel) ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Hurting-Mind-Depression/dp/0310366747⁠  🎉 Sponsors Vimocity Workforce Readiness Platform: ⁠http://vimocity.com⁠ WorkReady Community (FREE for field pros) ⁠https://www.vimocity.com/workready-community⁠  🛠️ Tools for the Workforce Athlete The gear, supplements, and recovery tools we trust. These links support the show. SHOP VIMOCITY — Recovery rollers, hydration, and jobsite-rated eye protection, built for the workforce athlete. →⁠ ⁠⁠https://shopvimocity.com?utm_source=youtube_spotify&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch&utm_content=all⁠ FUNCTION HEALTH — Comprehensive lab testing built around 100+ biomarkers. → ⁠https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KRINDAL10⁠ Code: KRINDAL10GREENS FIRST — Daily greens you can take in the truck or on the job. 15% off for the WorkReady community. → ⁠https://greensfirst.com/discount/WorkReady⁠  THORNE — Practitioner-grade supplements trusted by elite sport. → ⁠https://thorne.com/u/PR889833⁠ WHOOP — Recovery, strain, and sleep tracking built for high-performance bodies. → ⁠https://join.whoop.com/us/en/98024C53⁠  SAATVA — Mattresses and pillows engineered for recovery. 15% off through our partner link. → ⁠https://partners.saatva.com/ypdg8ii1cdh8⁠  AIRESTECH — EMF protection technology. 10% off for WorkReady listeners. → ⁠https://airestech.com/workready⁠    PH PRESCRIPTION — Alkaline water systems for the field worker who's serious about hydration. 5% off with code workready5. → ⁠https://phprescription.com/?ref=workready⁠ Code: workready5 CHAPTERS 00:00  Trained, Not Born 02:04  What the Trades Share With Special Ops 03:16  Why You Need a Wingman 04:21  Your Habits and Home Life Follow You to Work 07:19  From Psychology to Special Operations 12:05  What Sets Top Performers Apart 14:53  The 3 Traits: Ability, Stability, Motivation 17:19  Put Your Emotions in a Box 19:17  Expect the Unexpected 21:26  Growth Mindset: Humility + Confidence 23:29  Correction Equals Caring 26:58  Know Your Why 28:44  Why You Have to Keep Changing

  7. Aug 28

    Sleep Is Your Superpower: James Marsh on the Tech Behind Deeper Recovery for Tradesmen

    The best recovery tool you have is free, and most of us cut it first. On five hours of sleep, your decisions slow, your judgment slips, and 40 feet up that's a real risk. Mechanical engineer and SleepVibe inventor James Marsh joins Dr. Kevin Rindal on why sleep is your number one performance hack, why you can't make it up on the weekend, and why deep sleep matters most for the people on the tools. Connect with Dr. Kevin Rindal WorkReady Hub: ⁠⁠https://www.kevinrindal.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrindal/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/workready_Kevin⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586160030451⁠⁠ Subscribe to Field Notes: ⁠⁠https://www.kevinrindal.com/connect⁠⁠  Connect with James Marsh LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-marsh-24816a263/⁠⁠ SleepVibe: ⁠⁠https://thesleepvibe.com/⁠⁠  Sponsors Vimocity Workforce Readiness Platform: ⁠⁠http://vimocity.com⁠⁠ WorkReady Community (FREE for field pros) ⁠⁠https://www.vimocity.com/workready-community⁠⁠  🛠️ Tools for the Workforce Athlete The gear, supplements, and recovery tools we trust. These links support the show. SHOP VIMOCITY — Recovery rollers, hydration, and jobsite-rated eye protection, built for the workforce athlete. →⁠⁠ https://shopvimocity.com?utm_source=youtube_spotify&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch&utm_content=allFUNCTION HEALTH — Comprehensive lab testing built around 100+ biomarkers. → ⁠⁠https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KRINDAL10⁠⁠ Code: KRINDAL10GREENS FIRST — Daily greens you can take in the truck or on the job. 15% off for the WorkReady community. → ⁠⁠https://greensfirst.com/discount/WorkReady⁠⁠  THORNE — Practitioner-grade supplements trusted by elite sport. → ⁠⁠https://thorne.com/u/PR889833⁠⁠ WHOOP — Recovery, strain, and sleep tracking built for high-performance bodies. → ⁠⁠https://join.whoop.com/us/en/98024C53⁠⁠  SAATVA — Mattresses and pillows engineered for recovery. 15% off through our partner link. → ⁠⁠https://partners.saatva.com/ypdg8ii1cdh8⁠⁠  AIRESTECH — EMF protection technology. 10% off for WorkReady listeners. → ⁠⁠https://airestech.com/workready⁠⁠   PH PRESCRIPTION — Alkaline water systems for the field worker who's serious about hydration. 5% off with code workready5. → ⁠⁠https://phprescription.com/?ref=workready⁠⁠ Code: workready5

  8. Aug 28

    Your Body Is Your Business: Leigh Conducy on Retiring Strong in the Trades

    You maintain your truck and your tools. Leigh Conducy asks why not your body, the thing that pays for all of it. A 25-plus year lineman who now trains apprentices at the Missouri Valley JATC, Leigh joins Dr. Kevin Rindal to share a simple way to build a long career: your body is your business, and every choice is a deposit or a withdrawal from your wellness bank. Practical, honest talk on career longevity, health, and leadership in the trades.  Connect with Dr. Kevin Rindal WorkReady Hub: ⁠https://www.kevinrindal.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrindal/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/workready_Kevin⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586160030451⁠ Subscribe to Field Notes: ⁠https://www.kevinrindal.com/connect⁠  Connect with Leigh Conducy LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-conducy-45a711125/⁠ Missouri Valley JATC: ⁠https://www.movalleyjatc.org/⁠Hold The Line Leadership Summit: ⁠https://www.necanet.org/holdtheline/about⁠ Sponsors Vimocity Workforce Readiness Platform: ⁠http://vimocity.com⁠ WorkReady Community (FREE for field pros) ⁠https://www.vimocity.com/workready-community⁠  Tools for the Workforce Athlete The gear, supplements, and recovery tools we trust. These links support the show. SHOP VIMOCITY — Recovery rollers, hydration, and jobsite-rated eye protection, built for the workforce athlete. →⁠ https://shopvimocity.com?utm_source=youtube_spotify&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch&utm_content=allFUNCTION HEALTH — Comprehensive lab testing built around 100+ biomarkers. → ⁠https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KRINDAL10⁠ Code: KRINDAL10GREENS FIRST — Daily greens you can take in the truck or on the job. 15% off for the WorkReady community. → ⁠https://greensfirst.com/discount/WorkReady⁠  THORNE — Practitioner-grade supplements trusted by elite sport. → ⁠https://thorne.com/u/PR889833⁠ WHOOP — Recovery, strain, and sleep tracking built for high-performance bodies. → ⁠https://join.whoop.com/us/en/98024C53⁠  SAATVA — Mattresses and pillows engineered for recovery. 15% off through our partner link. → ⁠https://partners.saatva.com/ypdg8ii1cdh8⁠  AIRESTECH — EMF protection technology. 10% off for WorkReady listeners. → ⁠https://airestech.com/workready⁠   PH PRESCRIPTION — Alkaline water systems for the field worker who's serious about hydration. 5% off with code workready5. → ⁠https://phprescription.com/?ref=workready⁠ Code: workready5 Chapters 00:00 Your Body Is Business 02:36 Industry Shifts And Costs 06:02 Workforce Athlete Mindset 08:49 Making Wellness Stick 10:59 Wellness Bank Basics 15:07 Advice For Apprentices 17:31 Hours Balance And Money 21:45 Training Culture At JATC 26:21 Myth Busting Habits 29:14 Sleep Coffee And Naps 34:54 Performance Not Safety

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New Episode every Tuesday. Follow so that you never miss one. If you're a lineman, ironworker, pipefitter, electrician, construction worker, or trades professional — this show was built for you. WorkReady delivers the human performance science that elite athletes have always had, now translated specifically for field workers and the trades. Topics: back pain, injury prevention, soft tissue recovery, strength, hydration, sleep, nutrition, and career longevity.