Train Smart. Recover Smarter. Pete McCall on Results That Last

Training hard is easy. Training smart—and building results that actually last—is the real flex.

In this episode of American Barbell Unleashed, we go deep with fitness industry heavyweight Pete McCall—author of Smarter Recovery, Smarter Workouts, and Ageless Intensity. He’s trained elite athletes, educated thousands of coaches, and helped grow gym chains by 50% with smarter programming.

We break down:

• What smarter recovery actually means—and why most lifters miss it

• How the right training equipment and education drive better performance and client retention

• Costly mistakes gyms and trainers make when buying gear or designing workouts

• Global trends in fitness that U.S. clubs need to wake up to

• Why American Barbell equipment is built for long-term performance—not gimmicks

Whether you're a gym owner, trainer, or someone who takes training seriously—this episode will change the way you think about programming, recovery, and results.

Train smarter. Recover harder. Perform longer.