In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about ways to mitigate summer-time drinking. Then they talk about how to tell if you're under-eating. Finally, they compare the leg press to the squat.

Worth while or not:

• Bungee fitness
• Testosterone boosters
• Online personal training
• Mushroom coffee
• Fitness programs for older adults
• Nutrition challenges

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

Josh and Jesse open the epsiode with a little update to the No BS Fitness studio. Then they chat about their trips from the long weekend.

This week's topics started with injuries. How do you know if it's serious? When is the right time to get them checked out? They then talk about dairy: Is it really bad for us? What are some alternatives? Finally, they talk protein. How much is too much? Are high doses really bad?

Worth while or not:

• E-bikes
• Small meals
• New Zealand whey
• Bar/dead hangs
• Small group personal training
• Functional fitness

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

Josh and Jesse talk "bad" exercises that are being done in the gym. Then they talk about core exercises and they give their take on the best ones you're probably not doing! Finally, they talk about barbell bench press variations, which one targets what and which one is the most difficult... Jesse FINALLY admits the truth! Tune in to find out.

Worth while or not:

• Juicing
• Dead bugs (exercise)
• Bench pressing with feet up
• Posture braces
• Zumba
• Weight gainer shakes

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

Josh and Jesse talk about Chess and Saunas for caloric burn and weight loss... are the claims real? Then they get into how to train for balance. Their answers may surprise you. Rate my workout is back!

Worth while or not:

• Omega supplements
• Celebrity training video/workouts
• Olympic lifts
• Thigh master
• Swimming
• Ab circle

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

Josh and Jesse open up the episode by talking about pet snakes and how to make a proper peanut butter and jam sandwich... Strange combo, we know! Then they get into the health and fitness topics. First, they talk about soreness after a workout. Is it necessary? Then they talk about sugar. How bad is it, really? Finally, then chat about other good health and fitness professionals to follow for great information, besides them. ;)

Worth while or not:

• Arnold press
• Nicotine pouches
• Kettlebell swing
• Active recovery
• Meditation
• Getting a gym membership just for cardio

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

Josh and Jesse start the episode by talking about how Jesse gave Josh a taste of his own medicine. *Note: Josh is pretty sour about it. Then they get into the topics for the day. First they touch on mental stress and how to deal with it when it comes to exercise and nutrition. Then they get into pull-ups and chin-ups, how to do them and how to progess them. Finally, they talk about the best time of day to exercise.

Worth while or not

• Turkish get-up
• "Diet" breaks
• Tanning beds
• Kettlebell work
• Energy drinks
• Run walking

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

Josh and Jesse talk about Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's controversial take on walking. Then they talk about the unrealistic fitness standards set by fitness models, athletes and some trainers. Finally, they talk about what bodybuilders do right with their training styles.

Worth while or not:

• Multivitamins
• Mobility work
• Outdoor fitness
• Vitamin D from sun
• Spin classes
• Life coaches

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

Josh and Jesse talk about partial reps, when and how to use them, and how to get past some sticking points in certain exercises. Then, they get into landmine training: What it is, and all the exercises you can do. Finally, they talk about the myth of getting too bulky from lifting weights.

Worth while or not:

• Trigger sessions
• Breath training
• Rucking
• AI workouts/Personal training
• Pole fitness
• Ankle/wrist weights for walking

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

Josh and Jesse talk about caffeine, its effects on the body, your workout and overall health. Then they talk about building a home gym on a budget. Finally, they talk about how long it should take to see results in the gym.

Worth while or not:

• Theragun
• Peloton
• Perineum sunning
• Stretching before a workout
• Partial reps
• Backwards walking/Sled pull

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane

Josh and Jesse tackle Mike Mentzer's 1-set-to-failure training and tie in how often you should attempt a 1-rep max. Then they dive into working out while traveling. Finally, they talk about barefoot training.

Worth while or not:

• Shake weight
• Probiotics
• Power plate/Vibration trainer
• Sauna suits
• Ab crunch assist/trainer
• TRX trainers

Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane