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The enduraLAB Podcast

Welcome to The enduraLAB Podcast, your go-to source for all things fitness, health, and performance from three coaches who know it best. This podcast brings you actionable tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you build strength, endurance, and longevity.

Lee Hargrave is the visionary behind enduraLAB, a leading Strength and Endurance gym in Fort Worth, TX. He's your host of the podcast, a former rocket scientist and a performance specialist that has worked with special operators, Olympians, D1 and professional athletes all the way to your weekend warrior. Isis Hargrave is a co-owner and performance coach at enduraLAB. She is our nutrition guru, slicing and dicing through all the fads as she helps athletes reach their potential inside and outside of the gym. Jarod Hunsaker has literally grown up inside of enduraLAB and is now a coach and Facility Manager. He might be the nicest coach to ever take the floor.

Each week, we explore topics like personalized training, sustainable nutrition, mental resilience, and breaking through fitness plateaus. Plus, we welcome special guests, including industry experts, mental health professionals, and our incredible enduraLAB members, to share their unique perspectives and journeys.

Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking to level up your performance, we’ve got the motivation and tools you need to succeed. Tune in for science-backed advice, real-life transformations, and a community that’s as committed to your goals as you are.

Get stronger, live healthier, and thrive with us. Subscribe now and join the enduraLAB family!

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08 December 2025

S2 Ep11 - 2026 enduraLAB Outlook: The Year of Growth & Precision

What if your entire training year followed a proven system instead of guesswork? In this episode, we break down enduraLAB’s complete 2026 fitness blueprint—a six-phase annual plan that integrates strength, conditioning, mobility, nutrition, recovery, and testing into one cohesive progression.You’ll learn how each training phase points toward a community milestone event, including: • The enduraLAB...

01 December 2025

S2 Ep10 - Hell Week, Holiday Momentum & Why You Shouldn’t Wait for January | enduraLAB Podcast

The Monday after Thanksgiving, we don’t coast—we crank it to 11. Hell Week is our six-day fitness gauntlet that blends strength, conditioning, and skill with a nightly workout reveal to keep you honest and engaged. We talk through the why behind the work: train every energy system, build capacity and consistency, and use recovery as a competitive advantage. Along the way, we share the mindset...

25 November 2025

S2 Ep9 - Holiday Survival 2025: Fitness, Fun, and the Gift of the Grind | enduraLAB Podcast

Holiday season can feel like a fitness ambush: packed calendars, travel delays, and dessert tables calling your name. We bring the chaos down to earth with a plan that favors momentum over perfection, starting with a mindset shift—ditch all-or-nothing, stack small wins, and enjoy what you truly love without guilt. From eggnog debates to outdoor lights and classic movies, we lean into the...

16 November 2025

S2 Ep8 - Homes, Health & Hustle: How Fitness Fuels Family + Business | enduraLAB Podcast

What if your zip code could make or break your goals? We sit down with broker and investor Dillon Dewald—also a dad of five—who turned 5 a.m. training into the backbone of a calmer home, sharper workdays, and better sleep. Dillon walks us through the habit changes that made consistency stick, from ditching random lunch drinks to protecting a real bedtime, and how those choices paid back with...

27 October 2025

S2 Ep7 - Growing Up at enduraLAB: Lessons in Fitness, Family, and Fun with Isla Hargrave

What happens when a kid grows up between barbells, foam rollers, and a community that trains for life?In this episode of the enduraLAB Podcast, 11-year-old Isla Hargrave—daughter of owners Lee and Isis Hargrave—shares how early exposure to smart training, recovery, and balanced nutrition shaped her confidence, curiosity, and independence.💪 What You’ll LearnYouth fitness made simple — how kids...

19 October 2025

S2 Ep6 - Deadlift for Life: Building Strength Without Pain at enduraLAB with Dr. Carling Butler

Can you train hard without breaking down your body? In this episode of the enduraLAB Podcast, we dive deep into the science of pain-free strength training with Dr. Carling Butler, physical therapist and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at South College.Hosted by Lee Hargrave (Owner & Head Coach), Isis Peña (OPEX Coach & Nutrition Specialist), and Adonys Wright (Head Coach &...

14 October 2025

S2 Ep5 - Strong on Duty: Officer Jay Davis on Fitness, Longevity & Life at enduraLAB

28 September 2025

S2 Ep 4: Recovery, Resilience, and Inappropriate Jokes: Jay Bjorklund’s 10+ Year Journey at enduraLAB

🏆 In this special episode of the enduraLAB Podcast, we sit down with Jay Bjorklund—longtime LAB member, entrepreneur, MBA student at TCU, and a man with one of the most inspiring journeys in our community.September is National Recovery Month, and Jay opens up about his personal path through recovery, the role fitness has played in rebuilding his life, and why laughter—sometimes borderline...

12 September 2025

S2 Ep 3: Strength Science: Why Building Strength is the Key to Longevity | enduraLAB Podcast (Fort Worth Gym)

💪 Strength is the foundation of health, longevity, and performance.In this episode of the enduraLAB Podcast, we explore the science of building strength—why it matters, how it improves quality of life, and why women in particular need to prioritize lifting over yoga and Pilates alone.Join Lee (Owner & CSCS), Isis (OPEX Coach & Nutrition Specialist), and Adonys (Head Coach & CrossFit...

08 September 2025

S2 Ep 2: Training Champions with Amy Okonkwo | enduraLAB Podcast (Fort Worth Gym)

🏀 What does it take to train like a champion? On this episode of the enduraLAB Podcast, we sit down with Amy Okonkwo—professional basketball player, two-time Olympian, and two-time FIBA Women’s AfroBasket MVP—to talk about her journey, training evolution, and what keeps her performing at the highest level.Amy shares:✅ How her training has changed since joining enduraLAB✅ The role of strength,...