Program starts 9/2! Beginners, here's your shot to build strength simply and safely.

Join "Strength Made Simple" and let us take away the guesswork.

You don't need expensive equipment, and you don't need a gym membership.

The 8-Week Program is only $147 for all 8 weeks.

Check out the details and join here: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/stengthmadesimpleRegistration ends

8/31/25, so don't delay!

Questions? Email us! jonathan@digitalbarbellcom - [email protected]

Most people who “lift weights” aren’t actually strength training—and that’s why they’re not seeing results. In this episode, we break down:✅ What real strength training is (and isn’t)✅ The science of how muscle actually gets stronger✅ Why random workouts, HIIT circuits, and chasing calorie burn keep you stuck✅ The 5 non-negotiables every strength program needs: progressive overload, fundamental lifts, structure, effort, and recovery✅ The life-changing benefits of building strength (beyond just looking good)If you’ve ever wondered why your workouts aren’t paying off—or how to actually get stronger—this one’s for you.👉 Early-bird registration for our 8-week Beginner Strength Training Program opens Friday 8/22, and the program begins 9/2! Get stronger without confusion, wasted time, or guesswork.Get notified on Friday 8/22 by joining our email list here: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/join-our-email-listQuestions for us? [email protected] - [email protected]

Today, we hit the 6 month mark of living, working, running our business, and traveling (a little) in our Airstream.

Here are our thoughts on the reality of the costs, time, and effort involved.

8-Week Beginner Strength Program Begins 9/2/25 - Email Jonathan @ [email protected] for the early-bird discount.

Just say "Beginner Strength" in the email.

Interested in the women's group nutrition coaching: Put "Group Coaching" in the email!

Everyone loves a good question-and-answer session!

Is diet soda bad for you?

How much cardio should you do?

Are bodyweight workouts good to do?

How often should you change your workout program?

Find out the answers to all of these great questions and more in today's episode.

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We made a lot of mistakes in our fitness journey. The wrong kind of workouts, too much intensity, the wrong approach to nutrition... The list goes on!

We've learned a ton, and now you get to learn from our mistakes!

Here are 5 things we wish we'd learned sooner!

1 - Combining strength, bodybuilding, and CrossfFit style conditioning is the key to health, performance, and aesthetic results. 2 - You don’t have to feel destroyed every day to get great results.3 - Lasting results come from long-term sustained effort, not short bursts of perfection.4 - Nutrition is not optional for results.5 - It’s normal to go through periods where you’re more or less motivated.Simplify your healthy grocery list, and make amazing meals: Download our free grocery and meal prep guide - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguideDownload our free 5-week workout program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsandabsWork with us! - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options

If you're busy...If you're feeling overwhelmed... If you don't know where to start...

Start here:

1 - Learn to make whole foods and put them together into meals, not recipes

2 - Eat the same several meals on repeat

3 - Eat bigger meals and fewer snacks

4 - Unfollow the trends

5 - Do The ABC's of workouts (A big lift - Bodybuilding - Conditioning)

Simplify your healthy grocery list, and make amazing meals:

Download our free grocery and meal prep guide - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguide

Download our free 5-week workout program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsandabs

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How do Gorillas get so jacked eating plants?

How to make plants good sources of protein.

Strength training as an antidepressant.

A gallon of fat vs. a gallon of muscle.

Why your calves won't grow!

Meta-analysis on exercise and depression: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2696963

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There are some fitness trends that are absolute garbage, but today we're focusing on 5 current fads that are great!

1: Not Drinking Alcohol

2: Eating More Protein

3: Hybrid Training

4: Working Out at Home

5: Getting More Steps

Things we mentioned in this episode:

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Our workout gear recommendations: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/articles

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The Old Man Pentathlon: https://youtu.be/GWpw_kAewtY

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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To see how many calories we recommend for fat loss, grab our free calculator: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator

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