Are you scared to slow down and rest? A lot of go-getters are - but it could be just the ticket for better muscle and strength gains. So let us help you put your rest day fears to rest. Sponsor Transparent Labs: https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcus7 Code: MARCUS for 10% off

The Role of Rest

Fresh ideas for your training, nutrition, and lifestyle to immediately put to use. Hosted by Marcus Filly, the founder and CEO of Functional Bodybuilding, and CMO Satya Khan. We’ll be talking about avoiding burnout, keeping your passion alive for training, and fueling your body and mind so you can look good, move well now and for years to come.

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Intensity Addict & Earning Your Food

Have you ever gotten wise to a fitness trend you realized was basically a scam? We give our takes on the top myths and scams from Reddit’s women’s fitness community - these are helpful for all genders to hear.  Today’s episode is about that feeling of being hoodwinked by all the fitness noise out there and realizing that what really works is a few simple lifestyle changes repeated over and over. And seeing my own friends and family so confused about fitness was one of the main reasons I started my free email newsletter. Even if people never sign up for my programs, it makes me so happy to be able to share this free resource that put simples, in-depth training and nutrition knowledge in your inbox every single week. So if you haven’t already, head over and sign up at functional-bodybuilding.com/free/ . Now on to the show. 

XX Fitness Scams

The formula for weight loss is simple. So why is it so hard? Here’s where the science meets your actual life - and the one mistake many people make.

How to Lose Weight

Is there such a thing? Can you eat too many carbs? Or are you not eating enough? Come on in and clear your carb confusion. Sponsor: LMNT You can try a free sample pack of LMNT with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/MarcusFilly to fuel your hydration with 8 delicious flavors including my favorite, Citrus Salt. 

The Role of Rest

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