Welcome Ben Mayfield-Smith to Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast!
Ben Mayfield-Smith, founder and head coach of Matter Athletica, hosts the "Matter Mentality Podcast." He explores performance, nutrition, and training through expert conversations. With a background in competitive sports, bodybuilding, and literature, Ben aims to bridge the gap between athlete and coach, offering unique insights into sports psychology and performance.
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ABOUT THE HOST
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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