Luka Hocevar returns to the show with lessons drawn from decades as a coach, mentor, and educator—and now, his newest and most meaningful role: fatherhood.

In this episode, Luka joins Andrew Coates to unpack what it actually takes to balance high-level coaching, athleticism, business ownership, and family life without burning out or lowering standards.

Rather than preaching productivity hacks, Luka shares how embracing constraints, clarifying priorities, and maintaining athletic capacity have allowed him to show up better across every role he occupies.

IN THIS EPISODE, LUKA SHARES INSIGHT ON:

How he balances being an engaged father, partner, coach, mentor, and business owner

Why constraints are not limitations but performance multipliers

How to transition effectively between roles in work and life

Why staying athletic matters more as we get older

How quickly strength, speed, and power decline without training

Practical strategies for training athleticism long-term

How to train explosiveness, speed, and power responsibly

What he means by telling clients, “I have high expectations for you—and I know you can meet them”

Why belief from a coach can change outcomes

Why focus matters more than volume or busyness

How meaning and standards sustain long-term performance

And much more

Instagram: @lukahocevar

CHAPTERS

01:03 Balancing Fatherhood and Career

02:42 Adapting to New Constraints

04:05 Maximizing Productivity and Delegation

05:08 The Importance of Transitions

06:52 Energy Management and Delegation

14:20 Promotional Segment – King Kong Backpacks

15:30 The Importance of Staying Athletic as We Age

17:24 Training for Longevity and Injury Prevention

20:54 Programming for Athleticism

34:01 Real-World Programming Examples

35:57 Dynamic Warm-Ups and Plyometrics

36:41 Strength Training Techniques

38:09 Balancing Skill and Fatigue

40:10 Maintaining Form Under Fatigue

42:50 Coaching Philosophy and Belief in Clients

50:42 Focus, Meaning, and High Standards

58:05 Building Skills and Support Systems

01:07:04 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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Dr. Alyssa Olenick is one of the fastest-rising educators and coaches in the evidence-based fitness space. Known for her clarity, skepticism, and ability to translate complex physiology into practical coaching decisions, Alyssa returns to the show to tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in modern fitness.

In this episode, Alyssa joins Andrew Coates to unpack what she actually means when she says “most women would be better off if they trained more like men”—and why so much women-specific training advice is built on shaky assumptions, incentives, and half-understood biology.

Rather than arguing for a one-size-fits-all approach, Alyssa makes a strong case for prioritizing training experience, individual capacity, and fundamentals over sex-based fear-mongering and hormonal hype.

IN THIS EPISODE, ALYSSA SHARES INSIGHT ON:

• What she really means by “women should train more like men”

• The difference between women-based training evidence vs. women-based hypotheses

• Why many popular influencers sell certainty without sufficient evidence

• The incentives behind unproven or disproven training narratives

• Why differences between individuals often matter more than sex differences

• Whether women (or anyone) should fear cortisol spikes from intense training

• Why stress is not inherently bad and how context matters

• How stress management actually fits into training and life

• Why elevated heart rate during lifting is not cardio

• Why strength training cannot replace cardiovascular training

• How menstrual cycle considerations are often oversimplified

• And much more

Instagram: @doclyssfitness

CHAPTERS

00:50 Debunking Fitness Myths: Training Like a Man
01:14 The Importance of Structured Strength Training
02:24 The Role of Intensity in Training
03:28 Nutrition Tracking and the MacrosFirst App
04:32 Programming for Women vs Men
06:01 Understanding Stress and Hormones in Training
12:26 Debunking Hormonal Hypotheses
20:25 Fitness Status vs Sex Differences
26:15 Hormonal Effects on Women’s Training
27:18 Menstrual Cycle and Training Adaptations
29:16 Perception vs Physiological Impact
32:13 Individual Variability in Menstrual Cycles
34:03 Cardiovascular Responses and Training Adjustments
38:24 Lifting vs Cardio: Clearing the Confusion
46:35 The Importance of Cardiovascular Fitness
52:00 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Clifton Harski is the COO of The PPSC, a veteran of group exercise and traveling seminar education, and a much-needed jester pushing back against an increasingly ultra-serious fitness media landscape.

In this episode, Clifton joins Andrew Coates for a fun, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest deconstruction of functional training—how it earned its reputation, where it went off the rails, and what’s still genuinely useful if we strip away the dogma.

Rather than defending a single methodology, Clifton takes aim at all fitness tribes (including his own), poking holes in sacred cows while making a strong case for curiosity, humility, and cross-pollination between disciplines.

In this episode, Clifton shares insight on:

• How “functional training” became a punchline
• A clearer, more practical definition of what functional training actually is
• The good ideas that still exist within functional training
• Whether kettlebells can be used effectively for hypertrophy
• Why fitness tribalism holds everyone back
• Where kettlebell culture gets stuffy (according to a kettlebell guy)
• Powerlifting’s strengths—and blind spots
• CrossFit’s rise, fall, evolution, and cultural impact
• The appeal of hybrid training approaches
• Where group fitness programming succeeds and fails
• Pilates and yoga—what they do well and where they’re misunderstood
• Bodybuilding’s relationship with “function”
• Why no single modality deserves total loyalty
• And why everyone—including Clifton—is fair game

Instagram: @cliftonharski

CHAPTERS

01:08 The Evolution and Missteps of Functional Training
02:00 The Role of Physical Therapy in Fitness
04:02 Critiquing Functional Patterns
05:39 Reframing Functional Training as Athleticism
06:10 Sponsor Break – TrainHeroic
07:29 Personal Training and Functional Training Revisited
12:06 Fitness Industry Tribalism
12:42 Kettlebell Training: The Good and the Bad
18:13 Powerlifting: Strengths and Weaknesses
22:30 CrossFit: Rise, Fall, and Impact
27:53 CrossFit’s Reputation and Evolution
28:55 Criticisms of CrossFit Programming
29:48 The Appeal of Hybrid Training
31:25 CrossFit’s Community and Influence
32:32 Challenges in Group Fitness Programming
33:37 The Role of Nutrition Tracking
34:41 Pilates and Yoga: Benefits and Criticisms
42:08 Bodybuilding and Functional Training
43:29 The Value of Diverse Training Modalities
45:04 Kettlebells and Hypertrophy
50:28 Group Fitness: Pros and Cons
53:52 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Kevin Carr is an author, educator, and co-owner of multiple fitness businesses and brands, including Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC) and the Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) certification.

In this episode, Kevin joins Andrew Coates to have a candid conversation about the state of the fitness industry—and why, despite unprecedented access to gyms, information, and technology, the overall return on investment for public health remains shockingly poor.

Rather than blaming individuals, Kevin explores the structural, cultural, and experiential barriers that prevent people from engaging in fitness long-term, while also highlighting the renewed importance of in-person coaching, community, and practical strength training as we age.

In this episode, Kevin shares insight on:

• Why massive investment in fitness has produced minimal population-level health outcomes
• Why only 1 in 4 Americans have a gym membership—and why half quit within six months
• Common misconceptions about gyms and why many people find them intimidating
• How environment and culture shape whether people stay active or drop out
• The importance of community and support for long-term fitness adherence
• Why aging is not just an “old person’s problem”
• The idea of “aging milestones” where people quietly stop sprinting, jumping, or playing
• Underrated movement qualities that matter more as we age
• Why in-person coaching and gym attendance are seeing a resurgence
• Practical approaches to reducing injury risk through smarter training
• Why experience often matters more than credentials in coaching
• And much more

CHAPTERS

01:16 Fitness Industry Challenges
02:38 Making Fitness More Accessible
05:19 Creating a Welcoming Gym Environment
15:04 The Importance of Community in Fitness
23:53 Parental Expectations in Youth Sports
29:28 Strength and Conditioning for Career Longevity
34:32 The Impact of Modern Strength and Conditioning on Athletes
35:52 Athletes Advocating for Their Health and Longevity
37:13 Exercise Selection and Execution
40:56 Injury Prevention and the Benefits of Strength Training
42:18 The Importance of Lifelong Fitness
48:37 Personal Reflections on Fitness and Longevity
50:39 The Value of Practical Experience in Coaching
01:02:58 Upcoming Events and Resources

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Chad Landers is a former NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year award winner, with over 30 years of hands-on coaching experience and more than 20 years as a gym owner. Chad is also the author of the new book Building Strength and Muscle After 50, which draws on decades of real-world coaching rather than trends or fear-based messaging.

In this episode, Chad joins Andrew Coates to discuss what actually changes with training as we age—and what often gets blamed on aging that’s really the result of lifestyle, consistency, and accumulated stress.

Rather than promoting limitations, Chad makes a strong case for intelligent progression, long-term thinking, and creating training environments that people can sustain well into their 50s, 60s, and beyond.

In this episode, Chad shares insights on:

• Whether strength training truly needs to change after age 50
• What is physiologically different as we age vs. what is lifestyle-driven
• Why long breaks from training become less forgiving over time
• How consistency becomes more valuable than intensity with age
• Whether younger lifters should proactively adjust how they train
• If and when exercise selection should change as we get older
• The trade-offs between recreation, recovery, and strength goals
• Home gym vs. commercial gym training later in life
• Why coaching experience matters more than certifications alone
• How relationships, environment, and social connection influence long-term success
• And much more

Instagram: @chadlanders

CHAPTERS

00:16 Chad Landers’ New Book
00:51 The Journey to Becoming an Author
04:25 Training After 50: Do We Need a New Approach?
07:36 The Importance of Consistency Over Intensity
08:41 Physical Changes and Smarter Training Adjustments
16:41 Balancing Life, Stress, and Fitness
22:33 Proactive Training Strategies When You’re Younger
25:49 Recreational Activities and Performance Trade-offs
26:36 Gym Life and Training Adjustments With Age
27:55 Different Training Approaches Across Age Groups
29:42 Home Gym vs. Commercial Gym Training
32:46 The Value of Coaching Experience
41:04 Client Relationships and Long-Term Retention
47:50 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion

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Steve Hall is a WNBF Natural Pro Bodybuilder and one of the most trusted evidence-based voices in muscle building. As the host of the Revive Stronger podcast and a long-time practitioner, Steve brings rare clarity and nuance to topics that are often oversimplified online.

In this episode, Steve joins Andrew to break down what actually matters for hypertrophy when it comes to rest periods, fatigue, technique, and calorie surplus - without dogma, fear-mongering, or rigid rules.

Steve shares insight on:
• Whether there is an ideal approach to rest breaks between sets
• How much calorie surplus is actually needed to build muscle effectively
• Why autoregulation is a powerful strategy for managing rest periods
• Whether shorter rest breaks hurt progress when time is limited
• Practical tactics to make shorter workouts more effective
• How fatigue influences strength and hypertrophy outcomes
• Why Steve has become less rigid about “perfect technique”
• How relaxing strict range-of-motion rules improved his own training progress
• When technique matters most vs. when it becomes counterproductive
• The nuance required to apply evidence in real-world training
• And much more

IG: @revivestronger

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Guest Introduction - Steve Hall
00:58 The Evolution of Fitness Podcasts
01:51 Muscle Building Insights - Rest Length Between Sets
08:46 Strength vs. Hypertrophy Training
17:41 The Role of Fatigue in Training
24:11 Training Hard vs. Perfect Technique
26:59 Advanced Techniques for Muscle Failure
28:54 The Importance of Technique Over Form
30:24 Reevaluating Range of Motion
33:50 Sponsor Break - Train Heroic
45:47 Nutrition for Muscle Growth
46:24 The Role of Caloric Surplus in Muscle Building
52:33 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Dr. Justin Farnsworth is a highly respected physical therapist who emphasizes strength training, movement, and education as foundational tools for managing pain and injury.

In this episode, Justin joins me to challenge some of the most deeply held beliefs in modern healthcare - particularly the assumption that pain automatically requires surgery or rest.

Justin brings clarity, nuance, and evidence to a conversation that affects almost everyone at some point in their life.

Justin and Andrew explore:
• Why surgery performs no better than placebo for many common injuries
• Which injuries truly require surgery and why elite athletes may make different choices than the general population
• New understandings around ACL injuries and how many can heal without surgery
• Why belief and expectation are often stronger predictors of pain than tissue damage
• Why not exercising is a greater long-term health risk than many feared behaviors
• How running can be protective for knee cartilage
• How to safely and progressively reintroduce running into your life
• How to train around pain without making it worse
• And much more

CHAPTERS

01:36 The Role of Imaging in Diagnosing Pain
02:54 Understanding Degenerative Conditions
03:37 The Placebo Effect in Surgery
04:21 FAI and Other Common Diagnoses
07:48 When Surgery is Necessary
09:18 The Importance of Second Opinions
24:20 Manual Therapy and Pain Management
28:53 Manual Therapy and Its Effects
29:23 Understanding ACL Injuries and Treatments
35:47 The Role of Exercise in Long-Term Health
38:37 Challenges and Solutions in Promoting Exercise
45:15 Running and Knee Health
54:23 Programming Around Pain

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Mark Carroll is a legendary Australian transformation coach, educator, and entrepreneur. Known publicly for elite-level results and business success, Mark joins me for one of his most open and vulnerable conversations to date.

In a world driven by artificial polish, highlight reels, and performance, Mark peels back the curtain on what was really happening behind the scenes while his career and finances were thriving.

Mark and Andrew explore:
• Mark’s experience with injury, depression, and body image struggles during periods of professional success
• The pressure and unrealistic expectations created by social media
• Whether Mark feels compelled to live up to public expectations
• Feeling proud to appear in photos with his family after years of hiding during inactivity
• Why “a goal is not a strategy”
• What Mark means by strategic investment in both life and business
• The steps of strategic investment required for winning outcomes
• Personal financial lessons from Mark’s experience as a successful investor
• The difference between suffering aimlessly vs. suffering with purpose
• Why long-term thinking beats short-term validation
• And much more

It’s easy to look at someone’s life and assume they have it easy. This conversation dismantles that illusion and offers a grounded look at the cost, complexity, and intention behind building a meaningful life.

IG: @coachmarkcarroll

CHAPTERS

00:49 Authenticity in Social Media
04:13 Challenges of Social Media for Fitness Professionals
07:18 The Business of Fitness Coaching
15:25 Personal Struggles and Transformation
23:03 Balancing Business and Personal Life
33:01 Finding Motivation and Setting Goals
35:15 Weather and Closing Remarks
35:49 The Reality of Strategic Investment
36:08 Defining Strategic Investment
37:15 Setting Goals with Strategy
37:40 The Importance of Specificity in Goals
44:26 Pain and Progress - The Duality of Effort
45:57 Suffering with Purpose
51:16 Financial Investment Principles
54:57 The Power of Compound Interest
57:36 Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation
01:08:17 Launching the New App

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Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director of Men’s Health, joins me for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation on the current and future state of fitness media, where people learn about training, and how the landscape has shifted dramatically over the last decade.

Ebenezer brings both industry-level perspective and hands-on coaching experience to explore how research, hypertrophy culture, entertainment-driven social media, and evolving technology are shaping what people believe about fitness.

We dive into:
• Why we can't evaluate training purely through the lens of muscle hypertrophy
• Whether “science based lifting” has become overrated
• Why the best approach blends research with lived training experience
• How people consume fitness media today vs. ten years ago
• Whether fitness social media is now dominated by entertainment over education
• Whether people are genuinely learning useful skills from social platforms
• Why trust and real relationships matter more than ever in a crowded content world
• How generational differences are changing how fitness information spreads
• The rise of gatekeepers, algorithmic influence, and AI in shaping the conversation
• The future of in-person coaching vs. AI coaching systems
• And much more

CHAPTERS

01:05 The Problem with Hypertrophy Focus
03:20 Science-Based Training Critique
05:37 The Role of Research in Fitness
12:03 Challenges of Social Media Fitness Content
20:18 Evolution of Fitness Information Consumption
21:51 RP Strength and Personal Training Insights
26:48 Balancing Education and Entertainment in Fitness Content
28:18 Generational Shifts in Fitness Media Consumption
28:56 The Rise of Social Media and Its Impact on Fitness
32:13 The Role of Gatekeepers in Fitness Media
41:18 The Influence of AI on Fitness Content
45:07 The Future of In-Person Training vs. AI
50:40 Concluding Thoughts

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Melody Schoenfeld is an author, gym owner, nutrition coach, and holds a Master's in Health Psychology. She brings deep expertise, a sharp nonsense detector, and evidence-based nuance to one of the most polarizing topics in nutrition - vegan diets.

In this episode, Melody and Andrew dive into the most persistent vegan myths, bad-faith arguments, and common misunderstandings from both sides of the vegan vs. non-vegan debate.

Melody shares insight on:
• Dispelling the myth - "There’s no such thing as a healthy vegan"
• The most common arguments claiming vegan diets aren’t healthy
• The problem with vegan dogma motives and navigating bad faith actors
• Dispelling the myth - "You can get everything you need from food alone on a vegan diet"
• What supplementation vegans actually need (and why)
• Whether vegans struggle to get enough iron and calcium
• Dispelling the myth - "All proteins are created equal"
• The truth about needing a "complete protein profile" in each meal
• The real story behind soy protein and soy fear-mongering
• Whether veganism is more expensive than omnivorous eating
• The benefits of moving more plant-based even if you don’t go fully vegan
• When vegan diets become too restrictive
• And much more

IG: @5ftoffury1

CHAPTERS

00:16 Catching Up with Melody Schoenfeld
01:50 Debunking Vegan Myths
03:20 Nutritional Considerations for Vegans
09:57 Challenges and Misconceptions of Veganism
16:46 Mental Health and Veganism
22:54 Athletic Performance on a Vegan Diet
25:57 Navigating Vegan Nutrition - Learning What Your Body Needs
26:31 Calcium and Bone Health for Vegans
27:44 Understanding Vegan Protein Sources
32:14 Debunking Soy Myths and Exploring Protein Options
35:43 The Cost and Convenience of Vegan Nutrition
37:30 Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
42:58 Challenges and Misconceptions of Vegan Diets
45:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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