Likes. Views. Approval. We're all chasing it. Nobody wants to admit it. Today we do.

In this episode of Quick Pumps, Vic and Matt go deep on the addiction that nobody in fitness — or life — wants to talk about. Validation. It shows up in why you post, why you train, why you dress the way you do, and even why you chose your career. And social media didn't create it… it just gave it an unlimited supply.

This one's personal. And if you're honest with yourself, it'll hit.

In this episode: ✅ Agree or Disagree — the most uncomfortable takes on approval and social media ✅ Hot takes on the fitness industry, going viral, and performing confidence ✅ This or That — 10k followers vs. 10 people who actually respect you ✅ Would You Rather — do great work nobody sees or average work everyone praises? ✅ Overrated or Underrated — follower counts, building in silence, posting your wins ✅ The question that stopped us both: are we doing this podcast for the right reasons?

💬 Be honest — what's something you've done purely for how it would look to other people? Drop it in the comments. 👇

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ABOUT BETWEEN SETS: Between Sets with Vic and Matt is the fitness and lifestyle podcast that goes beyond the gym. Unfiltered conversations about fitness, mindset, money, self-improvement, and real life — recorded between sets, no filter, no fluff.

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What if everything you're consuming about growth is actually keeping you stuck?
In this episode of Quick Pumps, Vic and Matt call out the uncomfortable truth that nobody in the self-improvement space wants to admit — consuming content about success is not the same as being successful. And most people already know exactly what they need to do. They just don't do it.
This one's going to hit different if you're honest with yourself.
In this episode:
✅ Agree or Disagree — the most controversial self-improvement takes
✅ Hot takes on morning routines, journaling, therapy & vision boards
✅ This or That — 50 books a year vs. one real risk
✅ Overrated or Underrated — 75 Hard, life coaches, meditation apps & more
✅ The question that made us ask: is this podcast part of the problem?

💬 Are you actually growing — or just consuming growth content? Drop your honest answer in the comments. 👇
🎧 New episodes every week — subscribe and never miss a drop.

ABOUT BETWEEN SETS:
Between Sets with Vic and Matt is the fitness and lifestyle podcast that goes beyond the gym. Unfiltered conversations about fitness, mindset, money, self-improvement, and real life — recorded between sets, no filter, no fluff.

CONNECT WITH US:
📸 Instagram: @itsthebspod
🎵 TikTok: @itsthebspod
🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Between Sets with Vic and Matt

Everyone thinks they know themselves… until the questions get real.

In this episode of Quick Pumps, Vic and Matt go head-to-head on the life choices and personality questions that actually reveal who you are — and there are no safe answers here.

Dream job with low pay or boring job with a big paycheque? Grind your 20s or actually live them? 10 surface-level friends or 2 real ones? Start a business or climb the corporate ladder?

These aren't hypotheticals. These are the decisions that quietly define your entire life — and how you answer them says more about you than you think.

In this episode: ✅ Life choices that expose your real priorities ✅ Personality questions with no right answer ✅ Vic & Matt's unfiltered takes on ambition, money, friendship & success ✅ The question that caused the most disagreement (you'll know when you hear it)

🎧 New episodes every week — subscribe so you never miss one.

💬 Drop your answers in the comments — Dream job or big paycheque? We want to know where you land.

ABOUT BETWEEN SETS: Between Sets with Vic and Matt is the fitness podcast that goes beyond the gym. Real conversations about fitness, life, money, mindset, and everything in between — recorded between sets, no filter.

CONNECT WITH US: 📸 Instagram: @itsthebspod 🎵 TikTok: @itsthebspod 🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Between Sets With Vic and Matt

Something feels off right now.

Everyone’s tired, distracted, anxious… but no one really talks about why.

In this Quick Pumps episode, we run through some of the biggest truths about modern life — using an Agree or Disagreeformat with no overthinking, no filters.

We react to statements like:

• Everyone is addicted to their phone
• No one actually relaxes anymore
• People are more anxious than ever
• Being “busy” is a personality now
• Most people don’t know how to be alone

Short, punchy, and built for real conversation — this one hits on attention, stress, distraction, and what modern life is doing to us mentally.

We’re doing more than ever… but feeling worse.

Maybe the answer isn’t more.

Maybe it’s less.

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⚡ Fast, real, unfiltered conversations
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Everyone is working…

…but somehow, everyone still feels broke.

In this episode of Between Sets, we break down why so many young people feel like they’re constantly behind financially — even when they’re doing everything “right.”

We talk about:

• The rising cost of living and why money doesn’t go as far anymore
• Why having multiple income streams is becoming the norm
• The pressure of side hustles and entrepreneurship
• How social media creates a distorted view of wealth and success
• Why working harder doesn’t always translate to getting ahead
• The reality of building a career in fitness, content, and creative industries

This is a real conversation about money, lifestyle, and expectations — recorded between sets — from people actually living it.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting ahead… this one will hit.

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💪 Fitness, culture, and real conversations — between the sets

Everyone seems tired right now.

Not just physically tired — mentally drained, burnt out, and constantly running on caffeine.

Even people who exercise, eat relatively well, and try to live healthy lifestyles still say the same thing:

“I’m exhausted.”

In this episode of Between Sets, we break down why so many people feel low on energy in modern life.

Training between sets, we talk about:

• Why sleep quality has collapsed in the modern world
• How phones and screen addiction drain mental energy
• Why modern nutrition can cause constant energy crashes
• The impact of chronic stress and cortisol on fatigue
• Why caffeine might actually be making things worse
• Why even people who train regularly still feel exhausted

We also zoom out and ask the bigger question:

Did we build a lifestyle our brains and bodies weren’t designed for?

This episode is part fitness conversation, part lifestyle discussion — and something almost everyone can relate to.

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💪 Fitness, culture, and real conversations — between the sets

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the conversation around weight loss.

Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications like semaglutide are now being widely prescribed to help people lose significant amounts of weight — sometimes 15–20% of body weight.

But what does that mean for fitness?

In this full episode of Between Sets, we break down the Ozempic phenomenon while training between sets and explore the bigger questions surrounding modern health and fitness.

We discuss:

• What Ozempic and Wegovy actually do in the body
• Why these drugs are suddenly everywhere
• What happens to muscle during rapid weight loss
• Whether medications replace discipline and lifestyle changes
• How GLP-1 drugs could reshape the fitness industry
• What gyms and personal trainers might look like in the next decade

Is this a breakthrough for public health…
or a shift that could change fitness forever?

This episode is an honest, balanced conversation about fat loss, muscle, health, and the future of the fitness industry.

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💪 Fitness, culture, and real conversations — between the sets

AI is taking over everything.

So what happens to personal trainers?

In this Quick Pumps episode, we go rapid-fire on one of the biggest questions in modern fitness:

Will AI replace personal trainers?

We debate:

• Are ChatGPT workout programs good enough?
• Is online coaching better than in-person?
• Are wearables overrated?
• Do fitness apps create dependency?
• Will trainers be obsolete in 5 years?

No safe answers. No “it depends.”

Then we go deeper:

• Where AI clearly wins
• Where humans still dominate
• What gyms might look like in 2030
• Whether in-person coaching becomes a luxury

This episode is fast, opinionated, and built for debate.

AI might change the tools —
but does it replace the human factor?

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💪 Real gym talk between sets

Fitness looks glamorous online.

But how much money is actually in it?

In this full-length Between Sets episode, we break down the business side of modern fitness — from personal training income to opening a gym, to online coaching and influencer culture.

We talk about:

• How much personal trainers realistically make
• Whether opening a gym is still profitable in 2025
• Fitness influencer vs real coach — what’s the difference?
• Is online coaching scalable… or just oversaturated?
• The hidden costs nobody talks about
• What’s actually sustainable long-term in the fitness industry

This isn’t hype. It’s real numbers, real experience, and real perspective from inside the industry.

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a trainer, starting a gym, or building an online fitness brand — this episode will give you clarity before you jump in.

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💪 Fitness, mindset, business — between the sets

Fitness has never been more popular — or more confusing.

In this full-length Between Sets episode, we break down modern fitness culture and everything that comes with it: the good, the bad, and the straight-up misleading.

We cover:

• The biggest controversies in fitness right now
• What social media gets wrong about health and aesthetics
• Where discipline crosses into obsession
• Advice that sounds good online but fails in real life
• What being actually healthy looks like long term
• How to filter trends without becoming cynical or extreme

This is an honest, balanced conversation recorded while training — no dogma, no influencer scripts, just real talk from people living inside fitness culture every day.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing “too much,” not enough, or just following the wrong advice — this episode will help you zoom out and see the bigger picture.

🎙️ Between Sets
💪 Fitness, mindset, culture — between the sets