Digital Barbell Podcast

By Jonathan & Blakley FletcherHealth & Fitness

Digital Barbell Podcast episodes

April 30 479 - Do These Simple Things If You Want To Get In Shape
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You don't have time to waste on nonsense that doesn't matter.

The truth is, getting in shape comes from being consistent with only a few basic things.

In today's podcast, we're sharing those things so you can make the most of your valuable time and money.
41 min
April 16 478 - Should You Lower Intensity With Age? Why You Get Tendititis, & How To Heal It
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29 min
April 09 477 - 7 Non-Negotiables To Look Like You Lift
You're putting time in at the gym or group classes, but is it actually paying off?
For most, the answer is no.
In today's podcast, we're giving you the 3 training, and 4 nutrition non-negotiables you must abide by if you want to look like you work out.
Resources we talked about in this episode:
Calorie and Macronutrient Calculator: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator
Client Results: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/client-testimonials
What Hard Sets look like: https://youtu.be/mNWh5oWMa3s
What to look for in a protein powder: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/campaigns/view-campaign/3sttpSZJcizxTpdcjUkCDQbdPZ-8xiVXhPO7jM8WrSWBEDHezyxyVSNUJLslNKFrLE7MSACYiS6MOT-HycID8g6UphKJRXsl
Apply to work with Jonathan & Blakley: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
32 min
April 01 476 - She Achieved Nutrition Freedom - Here's How
Do you want to stop "dieting" forever? You can!
In today's episode, we're sitting down with Leni, one of our 1:1 nutrition coaching clients.
She came to us wanting to solidify her habits, lean out a little, and learn to eat to fuel her busy life as a mom.
Apply to work with us 1:1 - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
35 min
March 26 475 - 5 Things Successful Dieters Do (That Most People Don’t)
Spring Reset Begins 3/30 - Free Month of 1:1 Support:
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Most people can lose weight. Keeping it off is where things fall apart.

You’ve probably experienced it yourself—lose 10, 20, even 30 pounds… and somehow end up right back where you started a few months later.

It's not a motivation problem.

It’s not a willpower problem.

It’s a strategy and support problem.

In this episode, we break down what actually separates people who keep the weight off from those who keep starting over—using insights from the National Weight Control Registry (10,000+ people who have lost an average of 66 lbs and kept it off for 5+ years), along with what we see every day coaching busy adults.

We cover:

Why exercise matters more after weight loss than during it
How simplifying your meals makes consistency easier
The role of tracking (and why it’s not obsessive)
The biggest mistake people make after slipping up
Why your identity matters more than your meal plan
If you feel like you’re doing a lot of things right but not seeing lasting results, this will help you pinpoint what’s missing.

And if you’re tired of starting over every Monday, this will show you what actually works long-term.

If you want help applying this in a way that fits your real life (not a perfect one), apply for coaching below.

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35 min
March 19 474 - How to Eat Healthy Without Overthinking It (Simple System That Works)
FREE Healthy Shopping List: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguide

If you’ve ever stood in the grocery store thinking, “I should eat healthier”… but had no real plan, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we break down a simple system to help you grocery shop, plan meals, and eat healthier—without tracking everything, following a strict diet, or overcomplicating the process.
This is the same approach we use with our coaching clients to help them stay consistent, even when life gets busy.
Here’s what we cover:
How to build a simple, realistic grocery list
The 6 food categories to base your meals around
How to portion your meals without tracking apps3 easy ways to build meals (no recipes needed)
A practical meal prep strategy you’ll actually stick to
Simple habits that make healthy eating easier
Why most people struggle with consistency (and how to fix it)
You don’t need a perfect diet.
You need a system you can repeat.
Download the free Grocery & Meal Prep Guide:https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguide
Apply for coaching:https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
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35 min
March 11 473 - Is This Even Working? - 5 Ways To Know If Your Workouts Are Working
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Here are 5 ways to know for sure if your workout program is working:
1. Your Strength Is Gradually Increasing
2. Your Technique Is Improving
3. Your Capacity Improves
4. Your Body Feels Better
5. Your Clothes Start Fitting Differently

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32 min
March 05 472 - How To Choose The Right Weights Every Time
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In this episode, we’re breaking down how to choose the right weights for your workouts.

Most people follow a program but guess on load selection.
That guesswork is often the difference between maintaining and actually progressing.
You’ll learn:How to use RPE to measure effort
What the last 2–3 reps of a set should feel like
How to adjust weight mid-workout instead of waiting until next week
The difference between training for muscle, strength, and general fitness
When to push load and when to hold back
We’ll also cover common mistakes—like consistently leaving too many reps in the tank or jumping weight too aggressively—and how to correct them.
If you want clearer standards for how hard to train and how to progress over time, this episode lays out a simple framework you can apply immediately.
Apply to work with Jonathan & Blakley - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
42 min
February 26 471 - How To Eat 125g of Protein & 5 Reasons You Don't Look Like You Work Out
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You know you need to eat more protein for your health and body composition goals, but how?!?!

Here are 3 practical ways to eat ~125g of protein per day, including options for fast food, and no meat!

Also, are you working out but not really looking like it? It's frustrating, but completely fixable. In this episode, we give you 5 reasons you're working out, but don't look like, and what to do instead.

Get all 10 reasons here:https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift

Our calorie and protein guide: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator

Work with us 1:1 - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
33 min
February 19 470 - We Bought A Gym! - Glute Gains & Our Fav Cable Exercises
Free Beginner Strength Workout! - Try a free week of our 8-week program "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthIn today's episode we update you on our new digs, our thoughts on Olympic Level Glutes, and our favorite cable exercises.
37 min