The feeling of getting stronger and fitter is what motivates many people to keep coming back to the gym. But we all know there's a limit to how much we can lift. Aside from adding more weight to the bar week by week, there are many ways Functional Bodybuilding can still help you chase a feeling of progress. Listen in for some other ways to think about progressive overload, and how to stay connected to your training past the point of PRs.

Coming face to face with a tough workout or competition brings up anxiety and fear for everyone. So what can you actually do to make it better? Today we're talking about the moment Marcus wanted to quit, as well as the smaller tips and tricks we use to get us through blah days or intimidating moments at the gym.

We're wrapping up the season by responding to some of your most frequent questions on training and nutrition - with some unexpected answers. Learn why bicep curls won't always grow your biceps and what does work for growing muscle mass fast. Trying to burn more calories to lose weight? Hear why you should consider eating way more. And we'll finally answer the most commonly asked question: "Hey Marcus, what are your macros?" Listen in and submit your burning questions!

Athletes with backgrounds in seasonal sports know how training adjusts throughout the year depending on when peak performance is needed. But where does periodization fit in for the general population? Even if your only goal is to get a sweat on, periodizing can help your consistency by seeing and feeling progress on strength, skill, and mental capacity week by week. We'll break down how periodizing can help you stay motivated all year long, and how we do it with Functional Bodybuilding

2020 is finally OVER! You might be feeling extra pumped about a fresh start - but we can't erase the past months and jump back into fitness and nutrition at warp speed. Build consistency you can keep with some keystone practices that focus on quantity, quality, and movement in a way that will set you up for success.

Want to live a life free from carefully tracking your calories and macronutrients? A worthy goal - and investing in some good data collection first will help set you up for success. Today we're talking about how to balance ballpark approaches and following your body's cues with informed intuition to make sure you get results.

How to get a lot when you only have a little? That's the ultimate question when it comes to training in the era of pandemic-related gym shutdowns. Keep growing, evolving, and getting better with these Functional Bodybuilding guiding principles - and yes, you can still get muscular and lean even with zero equipment. We'll show you how!

The majority of people will get terrific results simply by hitting the same caloric or macronutrient targets consistently. But for those who have it down and want the extra edge, eating different amounts of calories or macro amounts on different days of the week can tap into some added benefits. We'll break down how cycling works and why you might want to try it, and how to know you're ready to take your nutrition to the next level.

When you hit mental and emotional walls that steer you away from your training and nutrition plans, how do you get back on track? Whether it's an anxious moment around indulgent food or a belief that holds you back from making progress, we'll cover a few common situations and how to become self-observant in order to break free.

When it comes to changing body composition, most people focus only on training and nutrition. But NEAT (Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) is a key component in how much energy you burn during the day, and can also help you keep moving without overloading your body with training stress. Learn how NEAT works and how to get more, especially during the winter months.