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  • Dr Spencer Nadolsky is an industry leading obesity physician who joins me to cut through the noise and confusion about:

    -Why obesity is so prevalent

    -Food Noise

    -GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic

    -GLP-1 medication effects on addiction

    -Debunking misinformation about LDL cholesterol risks

    -Can we influence the distribution of body fat?

    -What is Lipidema (hint - the fibrous lower body fat like tissue some women struggle with)

    -Why some people have different metabolic rates

    -Debunking common misconceptions about doctors, including incentives around prescribing medication

    -And much more

    00:40 The Genetics vs. Environment Debate on Obesity

    02:26 Appetite Dysregulation and GLP-1 Medications

    05:47 Food Marketing and Ultra-Processed Foods

    08:53 The Controversy Around GLP-1 Agonists

    09:45 Weight Bias and Obesity Stigma

    12:11 The Future of GLP-1 Medications

    16:48 Metabolic Health and Obesity

    22:37 Genetics and Fat Distribution

    25:16 Health Risks Associated with Obesity

    27:55 Understanding LDL Cholesterol and Its Risks

    29:00 Thresholds for LDL Cholesterol Levels

    30:24 Personal Experience with Lipid-Lowering Drugs

    31:47 Introduction to Lipedema

    32:25 Challenges in Treating Lipedema

    36:12 Misconceptions and Stigma Around Lipedema

    39:50 Debunking Myths About Doctors and Pharmaceuticals

    45:46 Metabolic Rates and Obesity

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  • Pat Basil is a CSCS with a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology, a great combo for knowing how to merge the training prescription with the relationship and mindset to get people to act and change.

    Pat joins me to share his thoughts on:

    -How to create the sweet spot of training stimulus to create adaptation

    -Why you can make great progress with more consistency and less total work

    -Why focusing on keeping the streak alive helps

    -Why he doesn’t care if you get bored and why changing up your training every 4 weeks is a bad idea

    -What is rate of force development, why it matters, and how we can train it

    -Why training power and explosiveness is important for everyone

    -Plyometrics, jumping, the difference between them, and what really matters

    -And much more

    01:15 Training Intensity and Stimulus

    03:58 Misconceptions in Fitness Media

    06:26 Consistency and Effective Training

    13:21 Psychological Barriers in Training

    22:24 Rate of Force Development

    26:24 Handling Everyday Physical Tasks

    27:07 Training for Functional Strength

    30:27 Understanding Plyometrics

    34:28 Programming Plyometric Exercises

    40:10 Tools and Techniques for Explosive Training

    44:30 Staying Active and Enjoying Exercise

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  • Chris Powell is a lot more than just the host of the ABC Series Extreme Weight Loss (Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition). Chris is a highly educated, evidence based, and deeply empathic coach who works with people struggling with significant weight loss.

    Chris shares:

    -The biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight

    -Helping people change their beliefs about what they can accomplish

    -Could a show like his even be made in today’s landscape?

    -What conditions and behaviours were necessary for people to keep the weight off that they lost

    -The risks vs the rewards of significant fat loss

    -Some of the negative aspects of social media attention and if he would go back and keep the genie in the bottle of the fame from his show

    -How the show and his work has positively changed lives, told stories, and inspired people to change

    -The importance of keeping promises to yourself

    -Some dangers of social media attention, the people who don’t understand boundaries, and problems with sharing kids on your social media

    -And much more

    00:26 Mainstream Media and Fitness Industry

    04:20 Biggest Mistakes in Weight Loss

    10:27 Psychological Barriers to Weight Loss

    12:38 The Role of Identity in Transformation

    18:15 Extreme Weight Loss Shows: Could They Exist Today?

    23:46 Maintaining Weight Loss: Key Factors

    32:02 Risks of Rapid Weight Loss

    34:01 The Importance of Muscle Maintenance

    34:24 Guest Introductions and Upcoming Episodes

    35:21 Concerns with Rapid Weight Loss

    37:21 Psychological Aspects of Weight Loss

    39:12 The Role of Accountability in Weight Loss

    43:27 Navigating Public Attention and Social Media

    53:52 Parental Influence on Children's Body Image

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  • Dr Sean Pastuch is an industry leader in helping people not accept a life limited by pain, but getting people back to doing what they love.

    In this episode Sean shares:

    -His insights into why we don’t need to accept pain as part of life

    -Thoughts on how to change our story about pain

    -How to get back to doing things we love in life

    -How our relationships affect our experience of pain

    -Insights on recognizing and changing our rigid identity around what we can or can’t do

    -4 steps to becoming a high performer in life

    -Why not trusting yourself to follow through can be damaging

    -And much more

    01:22 Discussing Pain Management

    02:21 The Impact of Pain on Life

    04:24 Challenging Pain Narratives

    06:21 Active Life's Approach to Pain

    07:27 Personal Stories and Examples

    15:56 Understanding Pain and Its Signals

    26:00 The Role of Environment and Relationships

    29:17 Identity and Flexibility

    31:13 The Comfort of Identity and Fear of Failure

    32:11 Sports Analogies: Performance Under Pressure

    34:29 The Pressure Drill: Building Mental Toughness

    38:27 The Four Steps to Becoming a High Performer

    41:11 The Importance of Keeping Promises to Yourself

    53:16 Setting Boundaries and Saying No

    53:45 Opportunities with Active Life

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  • Matt Wenning is a rare combination of high level education (Masters Degree in Biomechanics) and high level competition success (3x World Champion powerlifter and multiple record holder). Matt joins me to share his thoughts on:

    -Biomechanics, specifically practical and tactical nuance, and underrated ideas he feels aren’t utilized often enough

    -Why he feels variety is important but how to apply variety

    -Why experienced lifters may benefit from thoughtful variety in their programming and why newer lifters benefit more from more time focusing on consistent skills

    -How to train for power and explosiveness

    -How to get strong

    -How to develop grit and mental toughness

    -And much more

    02:35 The Importance of Gym Environment

    06:22 Biomechanics and Training Variety

    13:12 Strength Training and Injury Prevention

    23:15 Plyometrics and Practical Applications

    28:44 Concerns About Long-Term Athletic Performance

    29:02 The Reality of Genetic Gifts in Fitness

    29:32 The Importance of Patience in Strength Training

    30:09 Practical Tips for Everyday Strength

    30:33 Stress Management for Firefighters

    31:12 The Role of Recovery in Strength Training

    32:29 Understanding Muscle and Strength Development

    38:25 The Importance of Exercise Variation

    41:40 Mental Toughness and Physical Limits

    47:21 Developing Grit and Consistency

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  • Dr. Caleb Burgess is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach who joins me to discuss:

    -How being an overall healthier person means you typically have less pain and recover from injury better

    -How repetitive movements and sustained postures may lead to injury risk

    -Why slouched positions aren’t inherently risky for injury, but lack of variety of movement may be

    -If exercise technique has any relationship with pain

    -If it’s ok to play up the placebo effect of some treatments if someone feels better

    -And much more

    00:57 The Overestimation of Specific Treatments

    01:32 Holistic Health and Pain Management

    03:24 The Role of Lifestyle in Recovery

    03:50 Belief and Placebo in Therapy

    09:09 Challenges in Patient Beliefs and Expectations

    12:57 The Power of Placebo and Ethical Considerations

    19:39 The Importance of Movement and Posture

    27:08 Understanding the Construction Worker's Physical Demands

    28:31 The Importance of Load Management

    29:58 The Cup Analogy for Capacity Building

    31:24 Personal Anecdotes on Physical Training

    33:06 Does Exercise Technique Matter?

    43:11 Factors Influencing Pain Beyond Physical Activity

    47:54 Conclusion and Resources

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  • Brad Schoenfeld, PhD is among the worlds leading researchers in the field of muscle hypertrophy, a tenured professor, and author. Brad is measured and nuanced in his breakdown of popular muscle building beliefs and myths.

    Brad joins me to share a researched backed breakdown of:

    -Why we can build muscle with rep ranges outside the classic 8-12 reps.

    -The benefits of training at different rep ranges.

    -Are higher reps more fatiguing than low reps.

    -Is fatigue really a serious issue in training.

    -What the research really says about volume.

    -The difference between effective and optimal for training volume.

    -Are metallic stress and muscle damage relevant to muscle growth.

    -How muscle memory works.

    -Does lifting tempo matter.

    -The frustrating things about muscle hypertrophy Brad sees popular and circulating in the industry.

    -Plus much more.

    01:05 Debunking Muscle Building Myths

    01:40 Research Insights on Rep Ranges

    03:29 Practical Implications of Training Loads

    14:44 Volume and Muscle Hypertrophy

    23:31 Mechanical Tension and Muscle Growth

    25:25 Introduction to Muscle Hypertrophy Research

    25:52 Mechanical Tension: The Primary Factor

    26:16 Metabolic Stress and Muscle Damage

    29:37 The Role of Satellite Cells

    31:09 The Pump and Mechanical Tension

    33:15 Misconceptions in Muscle Hypertrophy

    34:24 Training Variables and Individual Differences

    36:40 Eccentric Training and Muscle Damage

    40:24 Gender Differences in Training Response

    43:06 Genetic Ceiling and Muscle Memory

    46:17 Aging and Muscle Maintenance

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  • Joel Jamieson is a world leader on performance conditioning, heart rate variability, and energy systems.

    Joel joins the podcast to educate you on:

    -The optimal balance of strength and cardio.

    -Is VO2 max trainable and how important is it for longevity.

    -Can you do too much strength training to where it negative affects longevity.

    -Where do we see diminishing returns on strength training.

    -How does cardio reduce risk of major lifestyle disease like cardiovascular disease.

    -Why Joel has shifted his focus from coaching elite MMA athletes to longevity science.

    -Does how you do cardio and strength in relation to each other matter.

    -How cardio enhances strength training.

    -An introduction to heart rate variability and how it may help with your health and longevity(we have a deeper dive planned for a future episode).

    -Strategies to promote parasympathetic nervous system activation.

    -Why cardio needs to be more frequent than strength training.

    -And much more.

    01:00 The Impact of Overtraining on Longevity

    03:41 Research Insights on Training Frequency and Longevity

    05:59 Cardio and Strength Training for Optimal Health

    08:01 The Role of Social Interaction and Lifestyle in Longevity

    14:23 Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention

    17:04 The Importance of Muscle Mass in Disease Survival

    19:11 Personal Reflections and Shift to Longevity Focus

    22:09 Holistic Lifestyle Interventions for Longevity

    24:21 Introduction to Heart Rate Variability

    25:15 Understanding the Parasympathetic Nervous System

    25:46 Sympathetic Nervous System in Action

    26:43 Impact of Stress on the Body

    28:51 HRV and Measuring Stress

    32:25 Balancing Exercise and Recovery

    38:33 Adaptive Stimulus in Cardio and Strength Training

    42:55 Upcoming Events and Resources

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  • Aram Grigorian is a dear friend and one of the most generous and selfless professionals in the industry.

    Aram joins me to share his thoughts on:

    -Why he thinks people would benefit from tracking their nutrition (there’s a lot of nuance here).

    -Why people are often resistant to tracking.

    -Self limiting beliefs.

    -How fashion magazines, social media, and even your mom’s language and actions messed up your body image and relationship with food.

    -Why creating time to cook is a major obstacle for many people.

    -How to be empowering and empathic.

    -Having tough conversations with aging parents about their lifestyle behaviours.

    -And much more.

    01:00 The Importance of Nutrition Tracking

    04:48 Challenges and Misconceptions About Tracking

    14:56 Practical Tips for Food Tracking

    22:38 Changing Narratives and Overcoming Beliefs

    27:48 Challenging Beliefs and Routines

    28:56 The Disempowerment in the Industry

    30:28 Empathetic Empowerment

    31:34 Critique of Performative Empathy

    32:07 Personal Stories and Parental Influence

    34:39 The Impact of Diet Culture

    36:10 Navigating Misinformation and Personal Responsibility

    39:03 Coaching Women and Body Image

    40:25 The Role of Strength Training

    44:08 The Complexity of Individual Health

    45:31 Empathy and Realistic Goals in Fitness

    51:02 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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  • Jason Brown is one of the industry’s leading authorities on programming for strength, cardiovascular health, and making it all fit optimally into a busy life.

    Jason breaks down a masterclass in making strength and cardio work within your busy life so you don’t need to live in a gym 6 days a week and shares thoughts on:

    -How much strength training and cardio you need.

    -Why you probably don’t need more than 3 days in the gym.

    -How zone 2 cardio helps with muscle growth.

    -How people usually aren’t doing the right things for their health.

    -Tactics to manage fatigue.

    -Tactics for getting more steps.

    -Why making a intentional effort matters in a convenient world.

    -How to shift out of fight or flight mode.

    -And much more.

    01:04 Diving into Strength Training Frequency

    05:02 Designing Programs for Busy Individuals

    06:59 The Importance of Recovery and Stress Management

    10:28 Incorporating Aerobic Training

    16:28 Tracking Progress and Daily Activity

    25:18 Effective Two-Day Workout Plans

    29:52 Home Gym Strategies and Exercise Pairings

    30:32 Challenges of Training in Commercial Gyms

    30:52 Full Body Training Strategies

    32:21 Online Training and Program Adaptations

    34:36 The Importance of Zone Two Cardio

    38:21 Social Media and Fitness Misinformation

    43:20 Balancing Cardio and Strength Training

    50:21 Final Thoughts and Resources

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  • Andy Morgan is an experienced coach and the co-author of the Muscle and Strength Pyramids Books. Andy showed up researched and prepared to give you a lot of value. Andy joins the podcast to share his wisdom on:-How to spot fitness and nutrition charlatans.-Where do such charlatans originate from.-What’s going on when someone isn’t losing weight but claims they’re in a calorie deficit.-Why do people underestimate their calorie intake.-Why you shouldn’t add back the calories you burn during exercise.-How people can maintain muscle mass when cutting for fat loss.-How much protein can you absorb in one sitting.-Why he doesn’t endorse body fat testing methods or devices. -And much more.

    00:47 Spotting Charlatans in Fitness and Nutrition

    00:55 The Journey of Rip Body and Coaching

    03:38 The Importance of Evidence-Based Fitness

    05:57 Common Traits of Fitness Charlatans

    17:31 The Naive Enthusiast, Opportunist, and Clout Chaser

    24:06 Understanding Calorie Deficits and Weight Loss

    29:51 Unrealistic Timelines and Weight Loss Expectations

    30:27 Calorie Calculators and Movement

    32:44 The Inaccuracy of Calorie Burn Calculations

    35:05 Maintaining Muscle Mass During Fat Loss

    46:27 Protein Intake and Distribution

    52:57 The Problem with Body Fat Percentage Devices

    59:01 Conclusion and Resources

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  • Sean Hyson is a legendary fitness industry media insider having worked as editor in chief at Onnit and training director for Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness magazines.Sean has had a birds eye view of the changing fitness media landscape and has seen all the popular trends and fad diets come and go only to return in a repackaged version. Sean also shares:-Thoughts on low carb and carnivore dieting.-Why some industry authorities struggle to change their beliefs with evidence.-Why some authorities are punished for shifting with changing evidence.-Why people gravitate to more extreme media messaging. -Why you only need a few workouts a week to make great progress. -Why Sean never gets tired of retelling basic proven concepts to the people who need it.-And bonus writing and content creation wisdom for the aspiring coach.-Plus much more

    00:50 Evolution of Fitness Media

    02:10 Navigating Fitness Influencers

    06:43 Practical Training Advice

    10:12 Fitness Trends and Misconceptions

    15:49 Training Philosophy and Personal Evolution

    26:33 Effective Rep Ranges and Training Techniques

    29:07 The Evolution of Leg Training

    29:32 The Benefits of Modern Exercise Machines

    29:55 Training Strategies for Long-Term Progress

    30:30 Understanding Rep Ranges and Failure

    31:06 The Importance of Stability in Exercises

    31:30 The Mental and Physical Benefits of Leaving Reps in the Tank

    32:38 The Challenges of Writing About Fitness and Nutrition

    33:40 Creating Engaging and Concise Content

    41:08 The Rise of Extreme Diets

    43:05 The Carnivore Diet: Benefits and Risks

    50:14 The Importance of SEO in Fitness Writing

    51:08 Networking and Creating Opportunities in the Fitness Industry

    52:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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  • Dr Pak Androulakis-Korakakis guests to talk about several popular muscle hypertrophy concepts and help sort the social media hype from the body of evidence, while dropping a lot of real world application and nuance into the discussion. This is a master class in navigating what matters for getting jacked.

    Dr Pak shares:

    -Why “strict” technique may not matter as much for muscle building.

    -Nuance on the “high vs low volume” camps and narratives online.

    -The nuance and problem with citing popular bodybuilders as anecdotes to support a training approach.

    -Fatigue’s role in hypertrophy training.

    -Does training frequency matter?

    -Nuance on the free weights vs machines debate for hypertrophy.

    -Are lengthened partials just hyper?

    -And much more

    01:04 Debunking Fitness Myths: Strict Technique vs. Cheat Reps

    08:16 Training Volume and Muscle Growth

    12:31 Low Volume Training: Myths and Realities

    22:48 Genetics and Realistic Expectations in Fitness

    26:28 Fatigue Management in Training

    30:56 Effective Rep Ranges for Hypertrophy

    31:07 The Debate on Heavy Lifting and Form

    33:56 Training Frequency and Muscle Building

    39:24 Free Weights vs. Machines

    44:49 Stability in Machine Use for Muscle Growth

    52:30 The Hype Around Lengthened Partials

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  • Andy McCloy is the owner of the successful gym - BCI Performance and Fitness in Huntsville Alabama, having trained athletes that have made the NFL and NBA. But Andy shares the story of humble and difficult origins and the choices along the way to change his life and that of his family.

    Andy shares:

    -The road from being a self proclaimed misfit to successful gym owner and having the time to devote to his family,

    -What he means by having “No plan B”.

    -Why “pain equals wisdom”.

    -How insecurity led to overachieving.

    -Why he’s biased toward action.

    -What traits lead to successful athletes and success in life, and which traits are trainable.

    -Why attitude, effort, and social life matter.

    -And much more

    01:22 Andy's Early Life and Challenges

    06:15 Turning Point: Meeting the right people and Starting in Fitness

    10:51 Moving to Alabama and Starting a Business

    14:37 Building a Successful Gym and Personal Struggles

    20:25 Mentorship and Community Impact

    25:39 Balancing Family and Career

    25:59 The Importance of Action Over Planning

    27:16 Challenges in Business and Training

    28:54 Qualities of Successful Athletes

    29:17 The Role of Genetics and Parenting

    32:04 Managing Social Life and Training

    35:39 The Impact of Social Media on Business

    38:20 Building a Business Before Social Media

    42:18 Final Thoughts and Resources

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  • Tony Gentilcore is a skilled and experienced coach, and with that skill and experience comes a lot of wisdom about:

    -How to get people started and how to meet them where they’re at.

    -How to start with a general program and adjust to your injury history, goals, and preferences.

    -Why giving people choice in their program helps keep them engaged and consistent.

    -How to choose starting rep ranges and progress your lifts.

    -What Tony means by “developing a trainable menu”

    -Ways to help people stay flexible and adaptable in their training.

    -Why Tony feels 3 workouts a week works for most people and what rep range Tony prefers to start most people in.

    -Great people to follow and resources to learn from to start and progress on your fitness journey.

    -And much more.

    01:07 The Evolution of Fitness Writing

    06:24 Adapting Training for Beginners

    09:52 Effective Programming Strategies

    24:33 Motivating Clients and Customizing Workouts

    36:59 Recovering from Injury: Personal Stories and Insights

    38:05 The Trainable Menu: Adapting Workouts for Injuries

    39:37 Consistency is Key: Overcoming Obstacles

    41:49 Effort and Motivation: Coaching Strategies

    45:53 Balancing Life and Fitness: Realistic Approaches

    47:05 The Magic of Three: Sustainable Workout Plans

    58:18 Resources and Recommendations for Fitness Enthusiasts

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  • 01:08 Evolution of Fitness Information

    02:42 Social Media's Impact on Fitness

    05:58 AI in Fitness Content Creation

    08:57 Positives of Social Media in Fitness

    12:21 Negatives of Social Media in Fitness

    22:14 Trends and Frustrations in Fitness Content

    30:17 Fitness Routine Fundamentals

    31:15 Effective Workout Strategies

    33:27 Nutrition Basics

    34:28 Indulgences and Treats

    35:26 Sleep and Recovery

    40:22 Mental and Physical Recovery Techniques

    46:45 The Importance of Creativity and Fiction

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  • Dr Susie Spirlock aka Dr Susie Squats guests to share detail and nuance about:

    -Why stretching doesn’t often alleviate “tight” muscles.

    -Why dynamic mobility drills and load work better for creating lasting improvements to mobility.

    -How to manage hyper mobility.

    -Why the old injury management protocol of Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation is outdated and what to do instead.

    -What is tendonopathy, what’s changed about our understanding, and how to manage and treat it.

    -Why surgery often isn’t the best intervention for injury.

    -And much more.

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    01:09 Debunking Stretching Myths

    03:00 Dynamic vs. Static Stretching

    06:39 Effective Warm-Up Strategies

    10:14 Understanding Hypermobility and EDS

    15:48 Strength Training for Hypermobility

    23:16 Tendinopathy Explained

    29:17 Form, Load, and Injury Prevention

    31:54 Debunking RICE for Soft Tissue Injuries

    35:29 The New Approach: PEACE and LOVE

    39:51 Pain Management Without NSAIDs

    42:49 Rethinking Surgery for Injuries

    48:54 The Role of Athletes in Surgery Perception

    56:08 Resources and Final Thoughts

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  • Tom Sheppard is a strength coach and fitness writer who, beneath the rugged exterior is a thoughtful and generous soul who joins to open up about his complex mental health journey and how fitness has saved him.

    Tom shares:

    -How strength training can be a major positive for your mental health

    -Where fitness can creep over into addiction and serious problems

    -How to create guardrails against becoming too addicted

    -How the gym helps great self efficacy and defeat victim mindset

    -And much more.

    03:38 The Role of the Gym in Mental Health

    12:49 The Importance of Self-Efficacy and Accountability

    20:05 Balancing Fitness and Life: Avoiding Fitness Addiction

    27:38 Exploring Fitness and Dieting as Socially Acceptable Eating Disorders

    28:00 Personal Struggles with Eating Disorders and Fitness Tracking

    28:16 The Anxiety of Missing a Day of Logging

    28:39 Realizing Unhealthy Habits and Finding Ways Out

    29:25 Balancing Fitness and Life: The Importance of Controlled Variance

    30:47 The Role of Fulfillment Outside the Gym

    33:08 Identifying Red Flags in Fitness Addiction

    35:15 The Obsession with Recovery Modalities

    38:14 Aligning Motivations with Actions in Fitness

    39:27 The Importance of Introspection in Fitness Goals

    42:19 Balancing Gym Goals with Life's Other Pillars

    47:15 Personal Journey and Career Reflections

    49:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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  • Nick Shaw is a close friend and the CEO and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. RP are also my first ever podcast sponsor.

    I’ve known Nick, his co-founder Dr Mike Israetel, and many other members of the RP team for many years, spent time with them at countless events including the Olympia weekend, and had them as guests on my podcast numerous times. I’ve attended several RP seminars, beta tested and later completed the RP Nutrition Certification, and read several of their books. So I love RP’s work and media. So I’m proud and honoured to highlight RP and the RP Hypertrophy app as a sponsor.

    In this episode Nick shares his thoughts on:

    -Planning for success in your fitness and nutrition habits.

    -Creating room to be flexible instead of rigid in your habits.

    -The best options for creating a home gym especially if you don’t have a lot of space.

    -Some wisdom on keeping your fitness and nutrition in check when travelling.

    -Details on RP’s new protein shot - Genius Shot.

    -And much more.

    02:05 The Importance of Prioritizing Fitness

    08:53 Creating a Structured Fitness Plan

    13:45 Buying Back Your Time

    23:56 Setting Up a Home Gym

    29:23 Evaluating Gym Equipment

    30:58 Traveling and Maintaining Fitness

    32:39 Nutrition Tips for Travelers

    33:45 Introducing Genius Shot

    39:55 Balancing Fitness and Flexibility

    45:40 Avoiding Over-Optimization

    45:56 The Importance of Consistency

    48:42 Adapting to Different Training Environments

    52:33 Leveraging Technology for Fitness

    53:50 Final Thoughts and Resources

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  • 00:16 Guest Introduction: James Cappola

    01:10 The Problem with Shaming in Fitness

    01:57 The Fear of Ozempic in the Fitness Industry

    03:20 Addressing Vulnerability and Limiting Beliefs

    05:23 Breaking the Cycle of Failure

    10:55 Personal Journey and Overcoming Challenges

    13:30 The Role of Empathy in Coaching

    16:20 Social Media and Misconceptions in Fitness

    21:26 The Dangers of Fitness Fads

    21:57 The Outrage Culture and Social Media Clout

    22:32 Dealing with Online Criticism and Call-Outs

    23:22 The Seed Oil Controversy and Misinformation

    26:11 The Raw Milk Debate and Nutritional Myths

    29:43 Misguided Fitness Advice and Gym Etiquette

    30:56 The Importance of Strength Training and Enjoyment

    36:03 Navigating Social Media and Building a Positive Community

    39:42 Concluding Thoughts and Social Media Handles

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