There are typically two camps of lifters when it comes to warm-ups: 1) those who skip them entirely and 2) those who take way too damn long with their foam rolling, mobility drills, core activation, yoga, sun worshiping, etc. As usual, the answer lies in the middle. And in this Minisode, I cover the basics of what you need in a warm-up and cool-down in less than 10 minutes of total gym time. By nailing these, you can guarantee healthier joints, fewer injuries, less stress, and more muscle gain. Hope it helps!

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I was happy to share some big news in this solo episode! I'm stoked to announce that I've become a Legion Athletics "athlete." Legion is the #1 best-selling brand of all-natural sports nutrition supplements. That's right—I've sold my soul to the supplement industry! ...but not really. I actually just really love everything Legion represents. I've had their founder, Mike Matthews, on the podcast in the past and we really hit it off. So I trust the man who runs it, plus their supplements are known for their science-backed ingredients and dosages. This is one of the only supplement companies I know of that actually has a "science board" that qualifies every supplement they create. Long story short, their combination of integrity, transparency, and effective ingredients is everything I would need to even consider being "sponsored" by somebody. And since I know you guys are already likely taking some supplements each day, it made sense to recommend my top choices for you. Plus, you save 20% using my code ("MattM"). It's a win-win for everyone. I say this with 100% honesty: I would recommend Legion whether or not I was sponsored. Their stuff is the best I've seen on the market in terms of price, quality, and taste. So, give this episode a listen and consider supporting me through using my code when you buy your next tub of protein or pre-workout :)

To save 20% on your first order at legionathletics.com, use code "MattM" at checkout.

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This one was a banger. I went on quite a few rants and I might hurt some feelings. But, as I state in the Minisode, sometimes feelings need to be hurt because it can be a catalyst to change. I hope that's exactly what happens with this one. Well, I don't *want* to hurt your feelings, but if it's for your own good — you're welcome. We all need that kick in the ass sometimes. Embrace it. (And I hope it helps.)

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I was SO excited to have my first ever threesome today... on the podcast. I've never had two guests on the show at the same time, but I couldn't think of a better combo than Jared and Rico. Jared is an online fitness coach, speaker, podcaster, and business owner of Hamilton Trained. Rico has worked with some of the best fitness coaches in the industry as a videographer and published photographer. As much as I want to make a joke about both of them right now, I hope you check them out because they're great dudes (and are damn good at what they do).

I can't remotely name everything we touched on in this episode, here's (mostly) what we covered:

-Jared's recent therapy session & why Rico stopped going to therapy (for now)

-I ask them what they do to take care of their well-being each day

-Jared's insanely graphic dreams

-What brings us joy

-How we balance work and play

-The pros and cons of always wanting "more"

-How I'm managing my expectations around my goals

-How we deal with comparing ourselves

-Using the 2 voices in our heads

-The dichotomy of behavior change

-The Trifecta

-Us starting a podcast together

-Another fitness coach asked "how to handle clients who aren't motivated"

-Lots of random nonsense

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LJi5868JEmE

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Instagram: @rico.incarnati

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

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Instagram: @realjaredhamilton

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Fall is here, which means tailgating season is upon us. And here's the thing: we don't want to be the person who has to say 'no' to all the delicious tailgating food, but we also want to eat according to our goals at the same time. I say why not both? As usual, there's a middle ground. In this Minisode, I give my best advice and tactics on how to eat before, during, and after the tailgate. Even if you don't tailgate often, there are plenty of tips in here that you can use for any type of public event where you don't have full control of the menu. Hope it helps!

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This was such a fun in-person podcast with my good friend, and fellow fitness coach, Austin Current. He's been on the podcast several times before and we always touch on unique topics, with a hint of ball-busting.

In this episode, we covered:

-Understanding the literal reality of time passing

-Our experience of life up to this point

-Comparing movies/TV shows vs real life

-Gaining perspective on what matters

-Sacrificing the now for the later

-Mark Manson's quote on embracing the mundane

-Why Austin is rude to Uber drivers

-Making friends through sh*t talking

-Small things that bring us joy

-Professor Laurie Santos advice on happiness

-Perspective shifts from hearing 9/11 clips

-I ask Austin if he's ever wanted to try stand-up comedy

-Why my memory is terrible (and why I'm SO present)

-Should you video experiences or be in the moment?

-How to be a normal person

-Our experiences when "followers" see us in person

-And much more!

**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.**

Connect With Austin:

Instagram: @austincurrent_

Coaching, his new book, and more: https://linktr.ee/austincurrent_

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First things first, I need to make it clear that you should be following some type of plan in the gym. If you're just winging it, you don't know if you're making progress or not because you have too much variety. So, get a plan. Next, you need to figure out how to make that plan adaptable to your ever-changing lifestyle. If your plan calls for 4 days per week, but you get busy with work and can only make it 3 days per week, how do you change it? In this Minisode, I break down some of my best programming tips for adjusting your workout plan effectively. Hope it helps!

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In this solo episode, I decided to touch on a topic that is gaining popularity every year. We're all looking for the fountain of youth. Luckily, modern science, medicine, and technology are all getting better by the minute. Some things we can control, some things we can't. But in this episode, I touched on what the latest science says that you *can* control to help you live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Hope you enjoy.

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No new Minisode for this week, so we're throwing it back to one of my most popular editions. I had an online coaching client ask me, "at what point in a diet do you risk eating too few calories and start losing muscle mass?" It's a great question and one I don't think people consider enough. Most just worry about the number on the scale going down as fast as possible, but there's a crucial difference between WEIGHT loss and FAT loss. We want to aim for purely fat loss and retain, or build, as much muscle as possible. In this Minisode, I explain the 4 pillars I use with all my clients to do exactly that.

**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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A quick definition of "leverage": a force multiplier of your effort, skills, and judgment. It's how to increase your input-to-output ratio. How can we change 10% in one area of our life that can generate a 100% improvement to our life? In this solo episode, I give eight different high leverage activities in fitness, nutrition, life, and more. Hope you enjoy!

**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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