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005: Beyond the Barriers— Pursuing Peak Performance Despite Health Challenges with Aiden Young
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“Part of me is to set an example and tell them that there are people out there with PKU on stage.” —Aiden Young
Every athlete faces challenges on their journey, but few overcome obstacles as formidable as their own genetics.
Aiden Young was born with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare disorder preventing his body from breaking down protein— an essential macronutrient for building muscle mass. Yet through creativity, perseverance, and a refusal to accept limitations, Aiden has shattered expectations by pursuing competitive bodybuilding. Now in his fifth show after just a year and a half of training, Aiden proves that health conditions are not destiny by rewriting what is possible through adaptive training methods.
Tune in to hear Aiden's incredible story of pushing past brain fog, diet restrictions, mindset shifting, adapting his training to make it work for his condition, supporting others, and inspiring through sharing his journey.
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Episode Highlights:
01:42 Plagued by a Genetic Disorder
03:24 Managing PKU and Limitations
05:10 Overcoming Injuries and Trauma
06:39 Feeling “Bouncy” with Anticipation
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