#293 Janae Marie Kroc | 'Be the Best' Mindset - Elite FTS

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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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.

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™.

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0:00 - 10:00: Introduction, Early Challenges in Training
10:00 - 20:00: High School Athletics and Powerlifting Beginnings
20:00 - 30:00: Marine Corps Experience and Early Training Strategies
30:00 - 40:00: Training Adjustments and Mental Toughness
40:00 - 50:00: Competing at High Levels and Injury Management
50:00 - 1:00:00: Transitioning to Jiu-Jitsu and Mental Skills
1:00:00 - 1:10:00: Training Programs and Coaching Strategies
1:10:00 - 1:20:00: Developing a Champion's Mindset
1:20:00 - 1:30:00: Overcoming Mental Barriers in Lifting
1:30:00 - 1:40:00: Overload Techniques and Confidence Building
1:40:00 - 1:50:00: Balancing Training and Life Challenges
2:00:00 - 2:10:00: Reflections on Career and Future Goals
2:20:00 - 2:30:00: Handling Social Media Pressure and Influence
2:30:00 - 2:40:00: Navigating Gender Identity and Athletic Career
2:40:00 - 2:50:00: Hormone Optimization and Health Management
2:50:00 - 3:00:00: Finding Balance and Moving Forward

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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.

Dave's community commitment shines in his credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™ – a legacy of knowledge and inspiration shared with the strength and conditioning world.

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