The newbie gains are long gone - but does that mean you’re done building muscle? Not necessarily - even in your 40’s and up. Let’s dig into what it takes, especially for un-enhanced athletes.

After injuries, illness, and setbacks, we’re often focused on regaining our physical strength. But today’s guest, Michael Chernow, brings in a valuable missing piece: emotional and mental well being in the journey back to fitness and health.

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How do you turn your life around from the lowest lows of addiction to one beyond your wildest dreams? Today’s guest, Michael Chernow, shares the power of small habits to build unstoppable momentum.

If training is supposed to make you bulletproof, why do we have injuries and ailments in fitness? Let’s rewrite the story to face facts that neither fitness nor life are risk-free - but there are some very helpful things you can do about it (without giving up what you love forever).

If diet and training really works, why do some people need Ozempic? Today we cover the role of GLP-1 drugs through a fitness coaching lens, and why our relationship with food can be such a hard nut to crack. Plus a success story of a 30-lb weight loss with zero loss of muscle.

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After a big birthday weekend, we are coming back to our baseline routines for health and fitness. And reflecting on how to indulge in special occasions purposefully instead of using them to escape - plus practical strategies to keep yourself on track.

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Jarrod Cardona, @thecrazytrainer on Instagram, has made waves showcasing his dynamic style of training with landmines, kettlebells, maces, and all around fitness feats.

But we’ll talk about his journey from bodybuilding to functional training, and the importance of building awareness in how the body moves - which impacts the entire rest of our lives.

Join us as Justin Riley delves into his history with nutrition coaching, recounting his early challenges with uninspiring meal plans and failed gym challenges. He explains how data transformed his approach to nutrition, ultimately leading him to develop simple, effective strategies for helping others achieve their goals.

Guest: Justin Riley (@theproteinrx) - owner of CrossFit East Sacramento

In this episode, Justin Riley, owner of CrossFit East Sacramento, shares his journey from athlete to coach. He discusses his fitness philosophy, emphasizing the importance of building strength before cardio and how it shapes effective training strategies.

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Matthew Phili, founder of the Primal Mobility method and I cover training and pain, and how simplifying mobility to just three areas makes a huge impact on how you feel day to day.

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