Sean Hyson is a legendary fitness industry media insider having worked as editor in chief at Onnit and training director for Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness magazines.Sean has had a birds eye view of the changing fitness media landscape and has seen all the popular trends and fad diets come and go only to return in a repackaged version. Sean also shares:-Thoughts on low carb and carnivore dieting.-Why some industry authorities struggle to change their beliefs with evidence.-Why some authorities are punished for shifting with changing evidence.-Why people gravitate to more extreme media messaging. -Why you only need a few workouts a week to make great progress. -Why Sean never gets tired of retelling basic proven concepts to the people who need it.-And bonus writing and content creation wisdom for the aspiring coach.-Plus much more

00:50 Evolution of Fitness Media

02:10 Navigating Fitness Influencers

06:43 Practical Training Advice

10:12 Fitness Trends and Misconceptions

15:49 Training Philosophy and Personal Evolution

26:33 Effective Rep Ranges and Training Techniques

29:07 The Evolution of Leg Training

29:32 The Benefits of Modern Exercise Machines

29:55 Training Strategies for Long-Term Progress

30:30 Understanding Rep Ranges and Failure

31:06 The Importance of Stability in Exercises

31:30 The Mental and Physical Benefits of Leaving Reps in the Tank

32:38 The Challenges of Writing About Fitness and Nutrition

33:40 Creating Engaging and Concise Content

41:08 The Rise of Extreme Diets

43:05 The Carnivore Diet: Benefits and Risks

50:14 The Importance of SEO in Fitness Writing

51:08 Networking and Creating Opportunities in the Fitness Industry

52:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Dr Pak Androulakis-Korakakis guests to talk about several popular muscle hypertrophy concepts and help sort the social media hype from the body of evidence, while dropping a lot of real world application and nuance into the discussion. This is a master class in navigating what matters for getting jacked. 

Dr Pak shares:

-Why “strict” technique may not matter as much for muscle building.

-Nuance on the “high vs low volume” camps and narratives online.

-The nuance and problem with citing popular bodybuilders as anecdotes to support a training approach. 

-Fatigue’s role in hypertrophy training.

-Does training frequency matter?

-Nuance on the free weights vs machines debate for hypertrophy.

-Are lengthened partials just hyper?

-And much more

01:04 Debunking Fitness Myths: Strict Technique vs. Cheat Reps

08:16 Training Volume and Muscle Growth

12:31 Low Volume Training: Myths and Realities

22:48 Genetics and Realistic Expectations in Fitness

26:28 Fatigue Management in Training

30:56 Effective Rep Ranges for Hypertrophy

31:07 The Debate on Heavy Lifting and Form

33:56 Training Frequency and Muscle Building

39:24 Free Weights vs. Machines

44:49 Stability in Machine Use for Muscle Growth

52:30 The Hype Around Lengthened Partials

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Andy McCloy is the owner of the successful gym - BCI Performance and Fitness in Huntsville Alabama, having trained athletes that have made the NFL and NBA. But Andy shares the story of humble and difficult origins and the choices along the way to change his life and that of his family. 

Andy shares:

-The road from being a self proclaimed misfit to successful gym owner and having the time to devote to his family,

-What he means by having “No plan B”.

-Why “pain equals wisdom”.

-How insecurity led to overachieving.

-Why he’s biased toward action.

-What traits lead to successful athletes and success in life, and which traits are trainable.

-Why attitude, effort, and social life matter. 

-And much more

01:22 Andy's Early Life and Challenges

06:15 Turning Point: Meeting the right people and Starting in Fitness

10:51 Moving to Alabama and Starting a Business

14:37 Building a Successful Gym and Personal Struggles

20:25 Mentorship and Community Impact

25:39 Balancing Family and Career

25:59 The Importance of Action Over Planning

27:16 Challenges in Business and Training

28:54 Qualities of Successful Athletes

29:17 The Role of Genetics and Parenting

32:04 Managing Social Life and Training

35:39 The Impact of Social Media on Business

38:20 Building a Business Before Social Media

42:18 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Tony Gentilcore is a skilled and experienced coach, and with that skill and experience comes a lot of wisdom about:

-How to get people started and how to meet them where they’re at.

-How to start with a general program and adjust to your injury history, goals, and preferences.

-Why giving people choice in their program helps keep them engaged and consistent. 

-How to choose starting rep ranges and progress your lifts.

-What Tony means by “developing a trainable menu”

-Ways to help people stay flexible and adaptable in their training.

-Why Tony feels 3 workouts a week works for most people and what rep range Tony prefers to start most people in. 

-Great people to follow and resources to learn from to start and progress on your fitness journey.

-And much more.

01:07 The Evolution of Fitness Writing

06:24 Adapting Training for Beginners

09:52 Effective Programming Strategies

24:33 Motivating Clients and Customizing Workouts

36:59 Recovering from Injury: Personal Stories and Insights

38:05 The Trainable Menu: Adapting Workouts for Injuries

39:37 Consistency is Key: Overcoming Obstacles

41:49 Effort and Motivation: Coaching Strategies

45:53 Balancing Life and Fitness: Realistic Approaches

47:05 The Magic of Three: Sustainable Workout Plans

58:18 Resources and Recommendations for Fitness Enthusiasts

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01:08 Evolution of Fitness Information

02:42 Social Media's Impact on Fitness

05:58 AI in Fitness Content Creation

08:57 Positives of Social Media in Fitness

12:21 Negatives of Social Media in Fitness

22:14 Trends and Frustrations in Fitness Content

30:17 Fitness Routine Fundamentals

31:15 Effective Workout Strategies

33:27 Nutrition Basics

34:28 Indulgences and Treats

35:26 Sleep and Recovery

40:22 Mental and Physical Recovery Techniques

46:45 The Importance of Creativity and Fiction

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Dr Susie Spirlock aka Dr Susie Squats guests to share detail and nuance about:

-Why stretching doesn’t often alleviate “tight” muscles. 

-Why dynamic mobility drills and load work better for creating lasting improvements to mobility. 

-How to manage hyper mobility.

-Why the old injury management protocol of Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation is outdated and what to do instead. 

-What is tendonopathy, what’s changed about our understanding, and how to manage and treat it. 

-Why surgery often isn’t the best intervention for injury.

-And much more.

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01:09 Debunking Stretching Myths

03:00 Dynamic vs. Static Stretching

06:39 Effective Warm-Up Strategies

10:14 Understanding Hypermobility and EDS

15:48 Strength Training for Hypermobility

23:16 Tendinopathy Explained

29:17 Form, Load, and Injury Prevention

31:54 Debunking RICE for Soft Tissue Injuries

35:29 The New Approach: PEACE and LOVE

39:51 Pain Management Without NSAIDs

42:49 Rethinking Surgery for Injuries

48:54 The Role of Athletes in Surgery Perception

56:08 Resources and Final Thoughts

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Tom Sheppard is a strength coach and fitness writer who, beneath the rugged exterior is a thoughtful and generous soul who joins to open up about his complex mental health journey and how fitness has saved him. 

Tom shares:

-How strength training can be a major positive for your mental health

-Where fitness can creep over into addiction and serious problems

-How to create guardrails against becoming too addicted

-How the gym helps great self efficacy and defeat victim mindset

-And much more. 

03:38 The Role of the Gym in Mental Health

12:49 The Importance of Self-Efficacy and Accountability

20:05 Balancing Fitness and Life: Avoiding Fitness Addiction

27:38 Exploring Fitness and Dieting as Socially Acceptable Eating Disorders

28:00 Personal Struggles with Eating Disorders and Fitness Tracking

28:16 The Anxiety of Missing a Day of Logging

28:39 Realizing Unhealthy Habits and Finding Ways Out

29:25 Balancing Fitness and Life: The Importance of Controlled Variance

30:47 The Role of Fulfillment Outside the Gym

33:08 Identifying Red Flags in Fitness Addiction

35:15 The Obsession with Recovery Modalities

38:14 Aligning Motivations with Actions in Fitness

39:27 The Importance of Introspection in Fitness Goals

42:19 Balancing Gym Goals with Life's Other Pillars

47:15 Personal Journey and Career Reflections

49:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Nick Shaw is a close friend and the CEO and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. RP are also my first ever podcast sponsor. 

I’ve known Nick, his co-founder Dr Mike Israetel, and many other members of the RP team for many years, spent time with them at countless events including the Olympia weekend, and had them as guests on my podcast numerous times. I’ve attended several RP seminars, beta tested and later completed the RP Nutrition Certification, and read several of their books. So I love RP’s work and media. So I’m proud and honoured to highlight RP and the RP Hypertrophy app as a sponsor.

In this episode Nick shares his thoughts on:

-Planning for success in your fitness and nutrition habits.

-Creating room to be flexible instead of rigid in your habits. 

-The best options for creating a home gym especially if you don’t have a lot of space.

-Some wisdom on keeping your fitness and nutrition in check when travelling.

-Details on RP’s new protein shot - Genius Shot.

-And much more.

02:05 The Importance of Prioritizing Fitness

08:53 Creating a Structured Fitness Plan

13:45 Buying Back Your Time

23:56 Setting Up a Home Gym

29:23 Evaluating Gym Equipment

30:58 Traveling and Maintaining Fitness

32:39 Nutrition Tips for Travelers

33:45 Introducing Genius Shot

39:55 Balancing Fitness and Flexibility

45:40 Avoiding Over-Optimization

45:56 The Importance of Consistency

48:42 Adapting to Different Training Environments

52:33 Leveraging Technology for Fitness

53:50 Final Thoughts and Resources

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00:16 Guest Introduction: James Cappola

01:10 The Problem with Shaming in Fitness

01:57 The Fear of Ozempic in the Fitness Industry

03:20 Addressing Vulnerability and Limiting Beliefs

05:23 Breaking the Cycle of Failure

10:55 Personal Journey and Overcoming Challenges

13:30 The Role of Empathy in Coaching

16:20 Social Media and Misconceptions in Fitness

21:26 The Dangers of Fitness Fads

21:57 The Outrage Culture and Social Media Clout

22:32 Dealing with Online Criticism and Call-Outs

23:22 The Seed Oil Controversy and Misinformation

26:11 The Raw Milk Debate and Nutritional Myths

29:43 Misguided Fitness Advice and Gym Etiquette

30:56 The Importance of Strength Training and Enjoyment

36:03 Navigating Social Media and Building a Positive Community

39:42 Concluding Thoughts and Social Media Handles

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Ben Mudge is a friend and a treasure. 

Ben shares his story of growing up with cystic fibrosis, his fears around the potential progression of the disease, and how devoting his life to his fitness and health has helped improve his quality of life. 

Ben shares:

-How cystic fibrosis works

-The catalysts for his changed outlook and effort

-Why he feels “Imperfect actions beats perfect words every time”

-Why he focuses on love of the process

-Why peace and space are important

-Details about his love of Warhammer and other things “nerd culture”

-How to prioritize time for fitness and leisure passions

-And much more.

00:16 Meet Ben: Fitness Without Limits

01:32 Living with Cystic Fibrosis

06:32 The Turning Point: Hospitalization and Recovery

15:09 Prioritizing Health and Lifestyle Changes

28:30 Mental Health and Fitness

31:36 Shooting the Book in a Day

31:47 The Importance of a Friendly Image

32:17 Deliberate Social Media Choices

35:56 Balancing Fitness and Gaming

42:29 The Joy of Warhammer

44:24 Embracing Your True Self

51:25 The Challenge of Modern Convenience

54:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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