In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about heart conditions: How do you exercise with one? Then, they talk about spinal flexion training: Is it safe? Finally, they talk about the silo effect: What is it and how do you combat it?

This or That:

• Smash a PR vs. Perfect symmetry
• Be the strongest in the gym vs. Best physique in the gym
• Peanut butter vs. Almond butter
• Never squat again vs. Never bench again
• GIve up caffeine vs. Give up music

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about the Olympics, specifically Lindsey Vonn: Should she have competed with a torn ACL? Then, they dicuss: What is fitness? This question was sparked by a youtuber that compared himself to Simone Biles. Finally, they give their take on another trainer that says it's useless to train less than 3 times per week and will only work with people that do.

This or That:

• Chicken and rice vs. Steak and potatoes
• Plate loaded machines vs. Selectorized machines
• Ice bath after heavy session vs. Sauna for 10 mins after heavy session
• Compete raw vs. Compete equipped
• Daily yoga vs. Mobility drills 2x a day

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

In this weeks episode, Josh and Jesse answer a common question: What exercises can I do if I have a bad back? Then, they answer a listener question: If the dumbbells I need are being used, should I increase or decrease my weight? Finally, they answer a question about rest: How much rest do I need between sets?

This or That:

• Bobsled vs. Luge
• Hockey vs. Curling
• Alpine Skiing vs. Snowboarding
• Speed skating vs. Figure skating
• Ski jumping vs. Freestyle skiing

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk Top 5 ways to recover after a workout. Then, they talk about overtraining and under recovery: Is there a difference? How can I tell which one I am doing? Finally, they talk about weight loss: Is it harder for women to lose weight than for men?

This or That:

• Pistol squats vs. Bulgarian split squats
• Supersets vs. Straight sets
• Hummus vs. Guacamole
• Warm-up walk vs. Mobility work
• Salmon vs. Tuna

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about starting to lift as you age: How fast should you progress if you start lifting when you're older? Then, they answer a client question: My friends trainer says he has to start with isolation movements before compound movements. Is this right? Finally, they answer a listener question: Can I do a full-body workout with only machines?

This or That:

• Flat DB bench vs. Incline DB press
• Squat shoes vs. Training shoes
• Weighted vest vs. Ankles weights
• Ab wheel vs. Crunches
• Honey vs. Maple syrup

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk personal trainers: Should my trainer be in shape? Then, they answer a Hyrox question from a listener: How should I train for a Hyrox competition? Finally, they answer a protein question: How much protein do I need per day?

This or That:

• Gym at peak hours vs. Gym at 5 am
• Hot shower vs. Cold shower
• Sweatpants during workout vs. Shorts during workout
• DOMS for days vs. Never sore
• Runners mindset vs. Lifters mindset

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about bodybuilding and why it isn't a great path to do down. Then, they answer a question about detox diets: Are they good? Are they safe? Finally, they answer a client question: How much cardio is too much?

This or That:

• 1 long workout vs. 2 shorter workouts
• Abs every day vs. Abs twice a week
• Tracking progress photos vs. Tracking numbers
• PR day vs. Pump day
• Train fasted vs. Train fed

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse get back to another Top 5. This week's edition is: Top 5 faux-pas for gym goers. Then, they answer a listener question: What should I look for in a personal trainer? Finally, they answer another listener question: Should I workout again if I'm still sore?

This or That:

• Penley row vs. Bent-over row
• Plank vs. Hanging leg raises
• Protein vs. Creatine
• Barbell bench press vs. Dumbbell bench press
• Dinner at home vs. Eating out

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

In this New Year's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about all things New Year's. First, they answer a client question: How bad is my New Year's Eve party going to be for my health? Then, they talk about setting realistic health and fitness goals for the new year. Finally, they go back to the basics of health and fitness: Where to start, how to make progress and how to start on a proper nutrition plan.

This or That:

• Consistency all year vs. Short-term intense challenge
• Finish every workout vs. Stop before burnout
• One main goal vs. Balanced approach
• Sleep vs. Nutrition
• Planned rest days vs. Rest when needed

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk all things Christmas! The first question is: Should I keep training during the holidays? Then, they follow it up with a client question: How I do combat overeating during the holidays? Finally, they give their top fitness gifts under $100.

This or That:

• Snowy Christmas vs. Sunny Christmas
• Hot chocolate vs. Egg nog
• Real tree vs. Fake tree
• Turkey vs. Ham
• Giving a gift vs. Getting a gift

Bonus - Naughty list vs. Nice list

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane