The Supra Human Show

Stepping on the scale at 300 pounds knowing your father died of a heart attack at 49 and realizing you are on the same path. That is where John’s story starts. In this episode of Supra Human, Dr. Taylor Waters, Ryan Stevens, and coach Jose Espinoza discuss with John Zarour what actually changed. After years of grinding on StairMasters, jumping between programs, and losing and gaining the same weight, nothing stuck until the coaching approach shifted.John went from 300 to 177 pounds, reached 12% body fat on his second cut, and did it while living out of hotels. This episode breaks down why that transformation worked, what most high performers get wrong about fat loss, and why discipline alone is not enough. If you feel like you are doing everything right but still not seeing results, this will show you what is actually missing.(00:00) Introduction (04:34) Two Years of Overtraining Alone(08:15) The Call That Changed Everything (09:55) Why Super Was Different(14:00) Beginner's Mindset at Any Level(23:16) Second Cut: Leaner on More Food(30:03) Travel Hacks That Actually Work(36:13) Advice for New Clients(37:15) The Grip Strength Testjohn tried 3 programs before finding one that worked. Comment below: how many have you tried?To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠/podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careersResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

You can bench three plates but get winded walking up stairs. You look strong in the mirror but cannot keep up when it actually matters. In this episode of Supra Human, Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, Ryan Stevens, and John Madsen break down the gap between looking fit and actually being fit after 40. They challenge the idea that strength alone equals fitness and lay out what real performance should look like at this stage of life.They cover the key standards that actually matter including body composition, pull ups, conditioning, and sustainable strength. They also explain why chasing old numbers can hold you back. If you have been relying on strength while ignoring everything else, this episode will show you exactly where you stand and what needs to change.(00:00) Introduction(02:33) The Three Metrics That Actually Matter(05:18) Why Losing Fat Beats More Training(09:33) When NFL Standards Stop Making Sense(13:16) What Changes After 40 (23:11) What Happens After the Fat Loss Phase(27:39) Why Phasing Matters More Than Effort(32:31) Defining Your Own Elite Standard(36:20) Risk vs Reward on Big Lifts(47:36) The Minimum Fitness Test for Men 40 to 50(53:53) The ChatGPT Fitness Test BreakdownTo learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠/podcast ⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficial⁠Interested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities:⁠ https://www.suprahuman.com/careers⁠Results may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

There are 5 fitness lies ruining your progress, and you might not even realize you still believe them. In this episode of Supra Human, Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, and Ryan Stevens discuss five of the most common fitness lies still keeping people stuck in 2026. They cover the beliefs around consistency, willpower, cardio, timing, and execution that sound right on the surface but quietly lead to frustration and wasted effort. Together they cover why relying on willpower will eventually fail, why cardio is not the enemy, and why saying “I know what to do” is usually where progress breaks down. If you have been putting in effort but not seeing the return, this episode will help you identify which lie is holding you back and what actually needs to change to start making real progress.Chapters (00:00) Introduction(00:57) Lie 1 (06:43) Lie 2 (15:31) Lie 3 (18:17) Lie 4 (20:51) The All Or Nothing Trap(23:52) Lie 5Which of these 5 fitness lies have you been telling yourself? Drop your answer down in the comments. To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠/podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careersResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

Lori Escalante thought she was just going in for a routine mammogram. Instead she was told doctors were 95 percent sure she had a tumor. In this episode of Supra Human, Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, and Ryan Stevens talk with Lori about the moment that forced her to rethink how she was living her life and why she finally decided to stop negotiating with her health.They discuss Lori’s lifelong struggle with weight, why years of short term fitness programs never worked, and how committing to a structured system helped her lose over 30 pounds at 63 years old. Lori also shares how the experience changed her mindset, how coaching helped her build habits that fit her real life, and why she ultimately refused to compromise the lifestyle she is building now.Chapters (00:00) Introduction(01:27) The Moment She Was Told She Might Have A Tumor(05:48) Years Of Struggling With Weight And Health(09:16) Discovering Supra Human(12:40) Building A Lifestyle That Fits Real Life(18:24) The Confidence Shift That Changed Everything(21:00) Losing 31 Pounds At 63(26:27) When Lifestyle Changes Affect Relationships(31:06) The Advice She Gives New ClientsHas there been one moment in your life that forced you to take your health more seriously? Drop your answer in the comments To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠/podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careersConnect with Lori on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-escalante-a38389a/ Results may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

Is your training partner sabotaging your progress in the gym without you realizing it? In this episode of Supra Human, Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, Ryan Stevens, and guest Jose Espinoza discuss how training partners affect intensity, execution, and long term results.They talk about the biggest red flags in a partner that ruin workouts, including bad spotting, long rest periods, phone distractions, and mismatched goals. They also explain what a great training partner actually does, how to set expectations. They close with a discussion about training with your spouse, including the compromises required, and why training together can strengthen both results and relationships.Chapters (00:00) Introduction(01:30) Why You Push Harder With A Partner(05:28) Training Partner Etiquette And Accountability(10:06) Ego Lifters And Overeager Spotters(12:05) Training With Your Spouse, Pros And Cons(16:36) When Training Is Your “Sacred Time”(23:45) Is A Training Partner Worth The Compromise?(29:48) Grip Strength Test And LongevityConnect with Jose: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahuman_jose/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachingbyjose/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachJoseEspinoza/ To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠/podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careersResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.