Rugged Athlete Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p><b>Rugged Athlete Podcast</b> is a performance-driven show dedicated to the health, fitness, and human performance of wildland firefighters and other tactical professionals.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Austin Womack MS, CSCS and Justin DeMoss MS, CSCS, the podcast breaks down strength and conditioning, work capacity, durability, recovery, and lifestyle strategies that support the rugged,physical demands of the fireline. Episodes blend practical training guidance, evidence-based principles, and real-world application—cutting through noise and trends to focus on what actually improves performance under load, fatigue, and environmental stress.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re preparing for fire season, navigating long shifts and limited recovery, or looking to extend your career and reduce injury risk, the Rugged Athlete Podcast delivers actionable insights you can apply immediately.</p>
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3/15/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 5, 2026
The Truth About The Pack Test [008]
<p>In today's episode Austin and Justin answer the question, do we need to reassess the pack test?</p><p></p><p>We dive into the history of the pack test, including how it became the universal fitness assessment back in the mid 1990's, as well as the fitness test that preceeded it: the 5 minute step test.</p><p></p><p>We also give our personal opinions on the pack test - what's good about it and what it's flaws are.</p><p></p><p>This episode is sponsored by READYBAR. Check them out at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://getreadybar.com/" target="_blank">https://getreadybar.com/</a></p>
May 13, 2026
My Story Going From Pro Baseball To Wildland Fire [007]
<p>In this episode of the Rugged Athlete Podcast Austin shares his professional strength and conditioning journey.</p><p></p><p>From college baseball, to professional baseball, to fighting wildfires, and ultimately starting Rugged Athlete - Austin details his unique career path.<br /><br />Huge shoutout to the sponsor of today's episode: READYBAR</p><p></p><p>Check out READYBAR here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://getreadybar.com/" target="_blank">https://getreadybar.com/</a></p>
May 6, 2026
Important Advice For First Year Wildland Firefighters + More | Q&A Episode [006]
<p>In today's episode Austin and Justin answer viewer questions including:<br /></p><ul><li>What advice do you have for firefighters going into their first season?</li><li>What nutrition tips do you have for at fire camp and on the fireline</li><li>How do you train for uphill hiking if you live somewhere where there are no hills</li><li>Do you do female specific training/research? How do you incorporate it into your training plans?</li><li>Do you program anything specifically for bone health and bone density?</li></ul><p></p><p>If you like these Q&A style episodes let us know, and if you want your questions answered be on the look out for our next question drop on our IG stories @ruggedathlete</p>
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- What is Rugged Athlete Podcast?
<p><b>Rugged Athlete Podcast</b> is a performance-driven show dedicated to the health, fitness, and human performance of wildland firefighters and other tactical professionals.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Austin Womack MS, CSCS and Justin DeMoss MS, CSCS, the podcast breaks down strength and conditioning, work capacity, durability, recovery, and lifestyle strategies that support the rugged,physical demands of the fireline. Episodes blend practical training guidance, evidence-based principles, and real-world application—cutting through noise and trends to focus on what actually improves performance under load, fatigue, and environmental stress.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re preparing for fire season, navigating long shifts and limited recovery, or looking to extend your career and reduce injury risk, the Rugged Athlete Podcast delivers actionable insights you can apply immediately.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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