In this episode I'm discussing the one supplement that is well studied, safe, and effective for most fitness goals. It's not a steroid, it's not a protein shake, and it's not a fat loss supplement. And no, there are no MLM links or recommendations in this episode (there's too much of that already in the fitness world.) Support the podcast on Patreon and get exclusive content and online coaching! https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

I love barbell training. But lately I've been spending more time on bodyweight training and calisthenics.  And I think you should too. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or you've been focused on weight lifting for a while, now is a great time to get re-acquainted with the benefits of bodyweight training. In this episode, I share some of those benefits in the hopes that it inspires you to spend some time with bodyweight exercise. Support the podcast AND get extra coaching and exclusive content by becoming a patron on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

This episode will probably upset some folks.  But it has to be said. There's a common piece of terribly advice that's tossed around in holistic and intuitive fitness circles as well as the body positivity circles. And while it's well intended, this advice is wrong and dangerous. And that's what I'm talking about today. Like the podcast? Consider supporting it on Patreon and get exclusive content as well as extra online coaching!  https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

One of the most frequent questions I get as a personal trainer is, "What's the best cardio." It isn't necessarily running, or spin classes, or HIIT. In fact, the answer may surprise (and hopefully delight) you. Give this episode a listen for the answer to this common question. Support the podcast and get exclusive content as well as extra coaching at: https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

In today's episode I share my experience training for a powerlifting meet while focusing on improving my tai chi. Even though I wasn't training specifically for excellence in the strict bicep curl and was mostly training that as an afterthought compared to other goals, I still set a state record. I credit the body awareness and alignment that I learned from tai chi, but these are things you can learn even without tai chi to improve your strength training, and I talk a little about that in this episode. Become a supporter of the podcast on Patreon and get exclusive content and online coaching: https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

10,000 steps per day  is a common recommendation for good health and fitness. I recommend that to my clients as well because walking is just good for you. But the number 10,000 is often criticized by people as being an "arbitrary" number, and not truly representative of what a good walking practice looks like. In this podcast, I address that criticism and explain why, even though it's an arbitrary number, I recommend it. Support the podcast AND get coaching! https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

There are a few important parts to a good and effective warm up. In today's episode I'm going to explain how to properly warm up to best prepare yourself to get the most out of your workout. I'll also share a common mistake that you should make sure to avoid. Like the podcast? Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

Most of the time, beginners are going to make better and faster progress by doing full body workouts. In today's episode I'm going to discuss what type of workout a beginner should do in those rare occasions that full body isn't the best option. Like the podcast? Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/starbuckfitness

One of the biggest mistakes I made when starting my fitness journey was hopping from one workout program to the next.  What I wish I knew was that there is one type of workout that, if done consistently, would have set me up for future success much faster. In today's episode, I'm sharing that workout with you, as well as some tips on how to build your own workouts so you can achieve your own goals as fast as possible.

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Recently, my wife and I watched a video on youtube where a fitness influencer wore ankle weights for 7 days and documented what happened. Ankle weights are a common piece of equipment for beginners to purchase. I tried them out when I was a beginner. But, they don't work, and they can cause problems. Simply put, they're B.S.  In this podcast, I talk about why, and what is better.

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