Summer is the hardest time of year to stay on track. Vacations, kids out of school, and social occasions make it way too easy to put your health on the back burner. In today's episode, we're giving you 5 simple, effective ways to keep crushing it this summer. Grab a free workout or nutrition program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freeCheck out our program pricing and options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options

Q&A Time!  What's happening to your muscles when you rest between sets?

Do you need 1g of protein per lb of body weight if you're only training 1-2 days per week? 

What motivates us to stay consistent when we aren't feeling it?

What does it mean to live with integrity?

Is working with bands as good as weights?

How do you keep a positive mindset when you're injured? 

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Ever wondered if you should be maxing out your sets to maximize your results?

Here's what you need to know!

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Trying to lose a few pounds (or more) of fat? Skip the diet fads and trends, and try these 10 tips that we've proven to work with hundreds of real clients.1 - Double Your Daily Fruits and Veggies2 - Don't Snack on Nuts or Nut Butter3 - Lean Out Your Protein4 - Skip Sauteed Foods5 - Cut Your Restaurant Budget In Half6 - Eat The Same Breakfast 6 Days Per Week7 - Supplement With Vitamin S (sleep)8 - Give Yourself a Daily "Fun Budget" of Calories9 - Strength Train 2-4 Days Per Week10 - Gamify Your Progress*BONUS* - Create a Winning Environment

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Skinny Fat (aka Normal Weight Obesity) isn't just about looking soft in the mirror, it's about your health.

Having Normal Weight Obesity increases your risk of getting Type II Diabetes, Heart Disease, and All-Cause Mortality.

Do you know how to avoid and reverse it?

Find out in today's episode!

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10 Reasons You Don't Look Like You Work Out: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift

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So much 🔥 in this episode! You asked and we answered!

1 - “Why does my body respond better to training sometimes but not others, even when I’m consistent?"

2 - “If I stop tracking food, how do I maintain results without sliding backward?”

3 - “I’ve seen lots of crazy ideas on how to burn the last stubborn fat for a middle age man? What is the basic truth?

4 - “What role does rest time between sets actually play in results?” Is it true that rest periods between sets at least 90-120 seconds helps build muscle.

5 - Why knee push ups instead of elevated push ups for those who don’t have regular ones?

6 - What are some proper pre-post workout warmups / stretching?

Life on the road... It can be hard to be consistent with hard workouts and eating right. Here's how we're doing after 3 months of full-time living in our Airstream.

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Health and fitness can be confusing, but they don't need to be. Execute these 10 things consistenly, and enjoy a strong, vibrant, healthy life.

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We're back with another killer Q&A episode!

Here's what we got into:

1. How are the dogs adjusting to life in the Airstream?

2. What is "shredding "the muscle?

3. Can you recomp in your 30' and 40's?

4. What's the difference between training for strength and size?

5. If my legs are still sore, should I rest or can I still train my legs again?

6. What are your favorite underrated exercises for building muscle?

7. Besides creatine, what supplements do you recommend?

8. Should I train differently in a fat loss phase vs when I’m trying to build muscle?

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Most people who track macros / calories for weight loss end up regaining the weight. After all, who wants to weigh their food forever? In Part 2 of our podcast series on tracking we talk about how we help our clients avoid regaining lost weight once they stop tracking. Last week's episode: https://youtu.be/GBm40s-n4dEApply for coaching: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us