Paul and Laurin speak on the controversial subject of waist trainers in this episode. Not only do they talk about the possible implications and harmful affects that wearing a waist trainer can pose, but they also express their personal opinion regarding this Instagram "craze" and why they are not huge advocates of them.

Keto seems to be a hot topic in the world of dieting, so what exactly is it and is it possible to be successful as a competitor on this diet? Paul and Laurin speak more on this topic and discuss their own experiences working with clients who have followed a strict keto protocol. They hit on topics such as macro distribution, ketone levels and more when it comes to working with these clients.

Paul and Laurin reveal #1 on the list of "Worst Fitness Advice" which states that lifting heavy makes will make you bulky. Where did this stereotype, specifically among the female population, come from and what makes it such awful advice? In this episode, Paul and Laurin reveal just how hard it truly is to put on size and build muscle and how this whole idea that "lifting makes you bulky" has evolved throughout the years.

In this episode, Paul and Laurin discuss #2 on the list of worst fitness advice which states "no pain, no gain." Despite what some may say, pushing to your breaking point isn't always the most beneficial way in approaching your fitness regimen. In this episode, Paul and Laurin discuss this topic more in-depth and why training smarter, rather than harder is more likely to yield peak results.

In this episode, Laurin and Paul debunk the common myth that running is the best way to lose weight. With this being number 3 on the list of "Worst Fitness Advice," Laurin and Paul discuss why running isn't always the best form of physical activity when having a weight loss goal. Not only can it be taxing on the joints and body furthermore inhibiting weight training intensity, but it can also lead to potential compensatory eating habits and compensatory movement patterns.

Paul and Laurin discuss number 4 on the list of "Worst Fitness Advice" which states that you should not eat before training. In this episode, they dive into why this piece of advice is so subjective and why eating before a workout won't necessarily make or break your progress and/or inhibit your workouts in the gym.

In this episode, Paul and Laurin discuss number 5 on the list of "worst fitness advice," which states that morning workouts are better. Find out what Laurin and Paul think about this idea and hear more about Paul's recent experience on how he made the switch from working out later in the day, to now getting up to workout everyday at 5am. Is this idea of morning workouts really "bad" fitness advice, or could it potentially have some benefits?

In this episode, Paul and Laurin discuss number 6 on the list of "worst pieces of fitness advice" discussing the idea that not every calorie is created equal. Although calories themselves are created equal, the way each macronutrient digests in your body is different. Paul and Laurin dive further into this topic, discussing some different research studies that have been conducted to further analyze the different ways the body uses each macronutrient, particularly protein.

Counting down the 8 worst pieces of fitness advice, Paul and Laurin discuss number 7 in this episode, which states that "carbs make you fat." What's the correlation between high carb diets and body fat and is this correlation significant in scientific backed research? Tune into this episode to see where Paul and Laurin stand on this topic and why context and individual psychological cues can play a huge role in carbohydrate consumption.

In this episode, Stephen Beaugrand and Daraja Hill join Paul for a special episode on all things bikini prep. With Daraja less than 8 weeks out from competing in the Arnold Classic, they talk competition prep strategies such as diet breaks, refeeds, stress management, and more. They also touch a bit on Daraja's own journey as a competitor as she will be taking the Arnold and Olympia stage for the first time this year.