The More Than Fitness Podcast With Matt McLeod

When I'm designing workout plans for my clients, there's typically not much difference between making a plan for fat loss or for muscle gain. It simply doesn't make much sense to use your workouts for fat loss since it isn't as efficient as paying closer attention to your diet. That said, it doesn't mean we can't EVER design a workout to bias fat loss over strength/performance/muscle gain. So in this Minisode, I cover exactly what differences I would make and how you can implement these in your own workouts. I get super specific, starting with the warm-up and ending with finishers, so you'll definitely walk away from this one with info you can use. Hope it helps!

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-C2jQu1lYpo

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

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Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2020 Matt McLeod

The DrunkCast Q&A is a tradition on the More Than Fitness Podcast where I answer my audiences' questions — while intoxicated. It's the show that just keeps getting better and better as time goes on. I cover diet, exercise, habits, life, and, sometimes, completely ridiculous submissions by my listeners. It's always a treat, so pour up a drink and get ready for a silly goose time (and hopefully you'll learn something).

QUESTION TIMESTAMPS:

(2:14) What has been your most surprising weight loss week? I remember one week I lost pounds after having a big Sunday meal with the family, six pints, and a fried chicken burger (large portion) and chips and was so shocked I had lost so much weight after 'treating myself.'

(9:15) How do you feel about coaches that start to extend themselves into other modalities of “coaching” that go beyond fitness/nutrition (the mindset around it, etc.) coaching? I’ve noticed that once a personal trainer starts seeing some level of success in coaching their clients they start to post more and more about things like mental health, endocrine health, etc. In my experience, I’ve seen a troubling amount of wholly unqualified coaches start answering questions around these things. I’ve noticed you’re quick to refer to experts in the field that someone asks a question in (which is commendable and good) but the amount of poor/unqualified answers and advice I’ve seen given by fitness coaches seems to be an ever-growing issue. Curious as to your thoughts on this!

(14:25) Thoughts on incorporating Bosu trainers in workouts?

(20:00) Did you go from 9-5 life to entrepreneur or have you always been an entrepreneur?

(28:04) How long should one ideally bulk before cutting?

(34:21) Biggest takeaway since moving to NYC?

(39:31) Thoughts on women taking CLA and creatine for toning? Or are they just for bodybuilding?

(47:23) After being sick with COVID or the flu, how long should you rest before working again?

(51:01) Biggest thing you miss about KY?

Connect With Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattmcleod6

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2020 Matt McLeod

In this Minisode, I cover:

-What it actually means to "cut" vs "bulk"

-What to do if you have a "skinny fat" physique

-General recommendations on how long to cut vs bulk

-Can you lose fat and gain muscle at the same time?

-How workout experience can affect whether you cut vs bulk

Hope you enjoy!

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eL2Itt3Vru8

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2020 Matt McLeod

Everybody wants to be stronger, faster, more powerful, and flat out look like an athlete. But I think people are going about it completely wrong. Most of them just find cool, "functional"-looking exercises on social media and throw it in their programs wherever. And that can help a bit, better than not doing them at all, but structuring your workouts incorrectly can neglect other areas you're also trying to improve. It can actually be detrimental if you add in dangerous faux-functional exercises like Bosu ball squats or way-too-high box jumps. In this Minisode, I cover everything you need to know to bring out your inner athlete the RIGHT way with five of my best tips. Hope you enjoy.

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NyK6TOPF6xE

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2020 Matt McLeod

Kaylin is back for her third appearance on the podcast, but the second time we've had a solo episode together. So if you want to hear more of her back story, which is amazing, I highly recommend you go back and listen to that episode (#17). But for this one, we touched on a lot of topics, such as: how she handled COVID when it first hit, how she grew her team from two to seven employees in 5 months, the inner workings of what's involved with her epic coaching program "The Higher Standard," how she handles adversity and ways to overcome it, what she recommends to do to surround yourself with the right people (even if they don't live in your area), how to handle criticism when chasing after your goals, how she has handled hiring people and what that process has been like, how to gain trust in yourself and build confidence, how her recent move has been to Austin, Texas, and much, much more. Tons of value packed in this one and it was great to catch up with her, so you won't want to miss it. Enjoy!

Connect With Kaylin:

Instagram: @kaylinpyles

Connect With Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2020 Matt McLeod

It's easy to follow your plan when life is going according to schedule, but what happens when the inevitable obstacle is thrown onto your plate? Today's Minisode idea came to me when I had a client say she does great when she's able to meal prep, but if she can't, then her diet goes to shit. She's trying to subjectively make "healthy" choices, but this rarely works for long. So I wanted to give her the mental frameworks for making these decisions on the fly, and be able to adapt no matter what happens. This Minisode dives deep into exactly what I told her and what I've used myself to find success even when life gets busy. Hope it helps!

Learn more about Automated Fitness 2.0: https://mattmcleod.org/automated-fitness

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_1_9RuNI5Zw

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2020 Matt McLeod

Believe it or not, there's a lot of people who actually struggle to GAIN weight, instead of lose it. I've coached many "hardgainers" over the years and I used to think I was one myself, so I can empathize with you all going through this. But, if you're smart and focus on the right things, you can escape the "skinny" lifestyle that you've been trying to overcome for so long. And better yet, you can be safe and healthy throughout the entire process.

In this Minisode, I cover:

-What you need to track for steady, lean muscle gain

-How to monitor progress and make sure you're gaining muscle, not fat

-What workout indicators to pay attention to over time

-Everything you need to know about cardio and healthy weight gain

-A simple rule for guaranteeing optimal health over time

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jR4fCaIJU7s

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2020 Matt McLeod

Mason is a personal trainer turned into a food blogger, and his company is cleverly called Kinda Healthy Recipes. This is Mason's third time on the podcast, so we jump straight into casual conversation. It starts out with our recent caffeine experiments and how it's positively or negatively affected our well-being, emotions, and mood. After that, we touch on his recent wedding and the effects of COVID on that entire experience. Then, we talk about how he enjoys living in Austin, TX and I let him know my recent experience moving to NYC.

Since he isn't from Austin and I'm not from NYC, we talk about how to make friends in a new city and how important it is for a happy life. Lastly, we talk about how he and his wife Vanessa, who's the CCO of the company, plans on pivoting their food blogger business into discussing more strategy for blogging in general. As usual, Mason is super easy going and a pleasure to chat with, so I'm sure this won't be the last one. Make sure to give this one a listen and check him out after. Enjoy!

Connect With Mason:

Instagram: @mason_woodruff

Website & Free Recipes: https://masonfit.com

Connect With Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2020 Matt McLeod

Many of the online coaching clients who work with me know what they're doing, but they're burnt out and unmotivated. So they aren't seeing the results they want and their consistency is suffering. It's my job to bring back that spark again for them and I can do it in several different ways. In this Minisode, I share six of those ways that you can start incorporating into your plan today. Hope it helps!

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WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZFS7yh-gH9w

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2020 Matt McLeod

The holidays are here, which means you're going to see most fitness coaches on the Internet fall into one of two camps: 1) eat whatever you want and don't you dare count calories or 2) they provide a "Thanksgiving Survival Guide" and show you tactics for hitting your macros for the day. I think they're both right and they're both wrong, depending on whom you're talking to. It's your choice. So in this Minisode, I give a couple different strategies that could fit either camp, just as long as you come out of the holidays guilt-free. Hope it helps.

Automated Fitness Black Friday Deal: Click here for 50% off (discount already applied).

[ENDS 11/30, 11:59PM EST]

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a9dB6N1f1vs

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2020 Matt McLeod