Rate of Perceived Exertion, or RPE, is the ticket to getting consistent results with less risk of injury. But when “no pain no gain” is the common refrain, it’s hard to know how to dial it back appropriately. Unlock the sweet spot with some ways to feel your way to the right exertion level for you.

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Satya’s son is learning how to deadlift, which sparks a conversation about how we naturally move in life, and the value of learning positions you only see in the gym.

Yet another Instagram troll with a steroid accusation inspires Marcus to get personal about his ups and downs with testosterone. Plus, the downside of getting a diagnosis.

Functional Bodybuilding workouts hit different - but why exactly? One aspect is the way movements are combined to hit similar movement patterns over and over for both muscle mass and range of motion. Here’s the how and why it’s done, plus some tips to manage muscle fatigue and get the most from your training.

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Want to look lean and muscular AND be able to jump into a new activity or sport at the drop of a hat? Want to partake of everything life has to offer without worrying about your body breaking down - even in your later years? That’s what functional muscle is all about - and we’ll show you the exact principles to use in your training to get it.

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Has social media served up a tempting fad diet? Before you go primal, paleo, or keto, we cover what we consider when checking the legitimacy of nutrition crazes, and how to conduct your own self experiments.

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Information on carbohydrates is confusing and conflicting. But before you even worry about carbs, there are some basics to dial in first that will get you most or all of the way towards your goals alone. Learn what to prioritize step by step in today’s episode.

You won’t find Marcus’s breakfast lining up with the Food Pyramid, or the majority of commonly held nutrition beliefs. From fat bombs to cholesterol myths to raw dairy and more, this episode will give you a lot to digest. 

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Honest answers to the question “what made you feel vulnerable this week?” - and what it leads to when you’re fumbling towards change. Training, nutrition, and the pursuit of better health often lead us directly towards discomfort. We hope this conversation gives ideas on how to cope.

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A listener with a new baby on the way asks how to reset expectations so they can hang onto their hard-earned fitness progress. If you have a big life change coming, we’re talking about how to stay consistent within reason, and let go of the all or nothing mentality.

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