Welcome Janae Marie Kroc to the Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast for episode #293.

Janae Marie Kroc is an American transgender athlete, motivational speaker, and author, renowned for her accomplishments in powerlifting and bodybuilding. Born Matthew Raymond Kroczaleski, she gained prominence in the powerlifting world for her impressive lifts and the development of the "Kroc row," an intense dumbbell row variation. As Matthew, she set numerous records and was named the 2006 Arnold Classic WPO Powerlifting Champion. After transitioning in 2015, Janae has become an advocate for transgender rights and inclusivity in sports, sharing her journey and experiences to inspire and support others.

Janae owns Kroc's Gym, which is based in Navi, Michigan. Kroc's Gym is an old-school-style gym that focuses on serious strength training but is welcoming to experienced powerlifting, bodybuilding, and strongman competitors and beginners.



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Janae owns Kroc's Gym, which is based in Navi, Michigan. Kroc's Gym is an old-school-style gym that focuses on serious strength training but is welcoming to experienced powerlifting, bodybuilding, and strongman competitors and beginners.



Janae's IG: https://www.instagram.com/janaemariekroc/?hl=en

Kroc's Gym: https://www.krocsgym.com/




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Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.

Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en




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In a three-decade Strength & Conditioning career, Dave 'Under The Bar' Tate dedicated 40,000+ hours to training and consulting. Beyond the gym, he's a prolific speaker, authoring 20 books and contributing 2000+ articles to magazines and esteemed websites.

As a powerhouse powerlifter (1983-2004), Dave achieved elite rankings. Beyond professional success, he shares life with Traci Arnold-Tate, elitefts co-founder, in London, Ohio, raising their two sons.

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