Doctors told him he wouldn't see his 10th birthday. By 43, he'd healed 22 "incurable" diseases and hit 1,486 testosterone naturally.

Wilding Penderis spent 25,000+ hours and decades of self-experimentation to crack root cause healing. He charges thousands per consultation, but today he's giving it all away. Marcus and Andrew break down the 9 hidden causes behind 95% of modern health problems, why the health industry is failing men, and the exact changes that tripled his testosterone.

What we cover:

- All 22 diseases listed live, and why he calls them "symptoms, not diseases"

- The 9 root causes of inflammation destroying energy, gut health, and testosterone

- Why blood tests, DNA tests, and hair analysis miss the real problem

- How chemicals in your water, cologne, and cookware tank your T

- TRT vials are full of seed oils. Guys avoid them in food then inject them.

- How gut inflammation causes depression, anxiety, and OCD through the vagus nerve

- The morning routine that eliminates your need for coffee

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Many gyms and apps still use BMR to calculate calories, but that method leads to poor results and slow progress. In this episode, Marcus and Andrew explain why BMR is the wrong metric and how TDEE gives a true picture of your daily energy needs. They break down the TDEE formula (BMR + NEAT + EAT + TEF), how body fat affects accuracy, and what to do if your metabolism has adapted from dieting too hard. Learn how to fix it with reverse dieting and how to use TDEE to plan fat loss or muscle gain the right way.

Why does your body really hold onto fat? In this kickoff episode of our Body Fat Deep Dive, Marcus and Andrew break down the surprising science, expose the biggest myths, and give you a practical framework to start seeing results—whether you’re a trainer or just want to lose fat for good.

What you’ll learn:

• The true evolutionary reason we store body fat (it’s not laziness!)

• Body fat vs. body weight: why it matters

• The 4 types of fat (and why brown fat is your friend)

• Hormones behind fat storage: cortisol, insulin, leptin, & more

• BMI vs. body fat percentage: which actually matters?

• Debunking “out-training a bad diet” and other common myths

• Why “healthy foods” can still stall fat loss

• Real-world measurement tips for tracking progress

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & why body fat matters
03:30 – Evolution and fat storage
10:00 – Hormones, metabolism, & genetics
24:45 – Types of body fat explained
35:46 – BMI vs. body composition
43:16 – Fat loss mythbusting
53:15 – Calorie traps even healthy eaters fall into
58:15 – Takeaways for trainers & clients

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Keywords: body fat, fat loss, weight loss, metabolism, fitness science, personal training, nutrition, hormones, body composition

This episode of FitCommit explores Chapter 1 of Robert Cialdini’s Influence, called Weapons of Influence, and connects it directly to fitness. Whether you’re a trainer or just working on your own goals, you’ll learn science-backed strategies for motivation, habit building, and making real progress.

What’s inside:

• How automatic habits shape fitness outcomes

• Using pricing and value psychology to boost commitment

• The "because" effect and why giving reasons matters

• Anchoring and contrast techniques for sales and motivation

• Simple ways to build routines that last

  
  

Timestamps:
00:00 - Compliance and why it matters in fitness
03:02 - Pricing and perceived value
05:33 - The power of "because" in coaching and self-motivation
13:07 - Why programs fail and how to fix it
16:11 - Starting small and habit stacking
23:16 - Pushing past quitting points
26:59 - Using contrast and anchoring
32:47 - Applying these tools in real life
36:34 - Takeaways for trainers and fitness fans

FitCommit is bringing the latest in psychology to fitness, making it practical for trainers, coaches, and anyone looking to make lasting changes.

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Join Marcus Cyrus (FitCommit Founder) & Andrew Maneshin (FitCommit Co-Founder & Elite Trainer) as they expose the shocking stats behind the high client & trainer turnover plaguing the fitness world. Discover why even the best programs fail without client adherence, and explore the common skill gaps hurting personal trainers – especially in nutrition and motivational psychology.

This episode tackles the 'knowledge vs. compliance' debate, the infamous 'February Fade' in client motivation, the crucial (and often missed) role of tracking tangible results (photos, measurements), why boutique studios often achieve better retention, and the massive potential for AI tools to finally support coaches and clients effectively. Understand the root causes before we dive into solutions in future episodes of the Fit Commit Podcast.