Digital Barbell Podcast

By Jonathan & Blakley FletcherHealth & Fitness

Digital Barbell Podcast episodes

January 14, 2025 410 - Are These 3 Breakfast Mistakes Ruining Your Body Composition?
You've heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Even if it's not true, it's a chance to optimize your performance, improve your body composition, boost your energy, and avoid nighttime overeating.
In today's episode we talk about 3 common mistakes people are making with their breakfast that are holding them back from getting better results.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Our calorie calculator: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator
10 High-Protein Breakfast Smoothies
https://www.digitalbarbell.com/smoothie
Pre/Post Workout Nutrition Podcast: https://youtu.be/EdNPzRP3va8
Our coaching options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options
Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.
We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do instead.
Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift to get started today.
9 min
January 09, 2025 409 - Speeding Up Your Metabolism Over 40? Q&A!
Why does my I.T. band hurt when I run more than a mile and a half?
What's the best way to know if my workout program is working?
I've been stuck at the same weight since Thanksgiving. How can I break through the plateau?
I'm lifting weights, but I'm not seeing muscle definition. What can I do?
I feel like my metabolism has slowed down since I turned 40. Are there real ways to speed it up?
I want to make my shoulders pop more this year. What are your favorite shoulder exercises?
Things referenced in this episode: Apply to work with Blakley and Jonathan: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
Let us calculate your calories and protein needs: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator
Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.
We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do instead.
Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift to get started today.
31 min
January 06, 2025 408 - Forget Your Goal Weight And Do This Instead
What's your goal weight? Great! Now forget about it, and focus on what we are talking about in this episode.

Things referenced in this episode: Apply to work with Blakley and Jonathan: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
Bodyweight vs. Body Comp Photo: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/s/IMG_7965-4.JPG

Free 5-Week Program to improve your body composition: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsandabs

Let us calculate your calories and protein needs: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator

Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.
We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do instead.
Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift to get started today.

9 min
January 02, 2025 407 - 7 Life Changing Takeaways From 2024
2024 was full of highs and lows, but God is good. In today's episode we reflect on 7 powerful takeaways from the year.
Leave a comment and let us know what you think.
To apply to work with us... - http://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.
We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do instead.
Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift to get started today.
26 min
December 30, 2024 406 - What To Eat Before & After You Work Out
Do you need to drink a protein shake right after your workout?
How about carbs? Should you eat those before and after your workout?
What about protein?
We're taking away all of the mystery around pre and post-workout nutrition today and giving you all the details of what you should and shouldn't eat before and after you train.
Grab our free calorie and protein calculator: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator
Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.
We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do instead.
Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift to get started today.
To apply to work with us... - http://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
9 min
December 23, 2024 405 - These 3 Supplements Help You Build More Muscle
Want to build more muscle? Supplements can help.
In today's podcast episode we're laying out 3 proven muscle building supplements.
Things referenced in this episode:
Let us calculate your calories and protein: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator
Recommended Creatine & Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/shop/digitalbarbell/list/7QRXU7YYOKQN?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Caffeine Episode: https://youtu.be/RlOC4_f_WNA
Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.
We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do instead.
Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift to get started today.
To apply to work with us... - http://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
8 min
December 19, 2024 404 - Astronaut Strength Coach Explains The Link Between Strength, Power, and Longevity
How you train & eat in your 30,40's & 50's sets the stage for your quality of life as you age.

In this episode Dr. Amonette presents the case for training for strength and power as a way to fight off the decline in quality of life as you age.

The Health and Human Performance Institute at UHCL: https://www.uhcl.edu/hhpi/about/

Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.

In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.

We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do instead.

Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift to get started today.

To apply to work with us... - http://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
1 hr 2 min
December 16, 2024 403 - 3 Tips To Crush Gym Intimidation In 2025
Don't let fear of the gym stop you from getting in the best shape of your life.
Use the 3 tips in this episode to overcome the reasons you aren't hitting the gym consistently.
Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.
We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do instead.
Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift to get started today.
To apply to work with us... - http://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
6 min
December 09, 2024 402 - Your 4 Step Plan For Killer Recovery Over 40
Do you find it harder to recover from your workouts now that you're over 40? More soreness? More aches and pains?
Things change as you get older, but that doesn't mean you can't recover well and keep training.
In this episode we'll lay out your "4 Step Plan For Recovery Over 40"
Things referenced in this episode:
Our Training Method: https://youtu.be/Al8_OL5Yvbw
10 Reasons You're Working Out But You Don't Look Like It: https://youtu.be/z9ZlZwf1qnE
8-Week Mobility Program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/mobility-challenge-intro
Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.
We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do instead.
Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift to get started today.
If you need help setting your protein goal... - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator
To apply to work with us... - http://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
10 min
December 05, 2024 401 - 10 Reasons You Don't Look Like You Work Out (and how to fix it)
You're killing yourself in the gym 4, 5, 6, or even 7 days a week. But if you're honest, you don't look like it.
You've tried:
Doing more workouts
Switching programs
Adding extra cardio like running and biking
Cutting out carbs
Eating cleaner
Burning more calories
Getting more steps
Eating less calorie

Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.
We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do instead.
Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift to get started today.
If you need help setting your protein goal... - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator
To apply to work with us... - http://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
28 min