Today’s guest has encountered every reason to NOT race. From abandonment to abuse, family deceptions, and other distressing events, Steven Benedict faced it all and managed to rise.  It's amazing that despite everything he went through, he was able to focus and excel at his sport. Steven starts off by sharing his backstory. He then discusses periodization, productional force strength, avoiding fatigue, programming deloads, and more. He shares how he programs and individualizes his workouts and his recommendations on how others can program theirs. Steven also talks about nutrition for athletes and non-athletes. Steven’s rules for running the race translate to almost every industry, person, and circumstance—and his story is a reminder to all who hear it that so long as you still have breath in your lungs, your race can still be won. Tune in and get a behind-the-scenes look at how a professional track and field athlete and Olympic Qualifier’s workout is periodized for peak performance.__________Schedule your FREE 30-minute Nutrition Momentum Call with Philip here __________Today you’ll learn all about:[1:52] Steven's backstory[5:12] Periodization and why athletes use it[12:31] Progressive volume and individualized programming[16:03] The athletes that Steven works with and what he helps them with[17:54] Productional force strength[19:51] Is it easier to make yourself stronger, than to make yourself lighter?[21:46] Periodization schemes[27:54] Tony shares what he likes about Philip and the Wits & Weights community[29:14] Big lifts for the average lifestyle person who wants to be a better/faster sprinter[34:09] Avoiding fatigue and overtraining[37:12] Programming deloads or rest days[39:40] Nutrition, carb loading and others[47:18] Hardship in the gym and how it translates into having a stronger mind[51:25] What excites Steven for the future[52:22] How to connect with Steven[53:30] OutroEpisode resources:Website: www.Stevieyb.com Instagram: @stevieyb22Youtube channel: @stevenbenedict879? Win a prize by taking our Listener Survey! ? Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?‍? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail