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In episode 15, we discuss our wildly contrasting evening routines, discuss recent commitments, and share some thoughts on how to set up the next day for success.

• Full recap on post-Thanksgiving holiday lifting
• Thoughts on the safety squat bar
• Highly-detailed breakdown of Stephen’s evening routine
• Contrast evening routine differences between manual labor vs office/teleworker lifestyles
• Small Town population Wikipedia holes

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In episode 14, we discuss our wildly contrasting morning routines, make some commitments, and share some thoughts on why mornings matter.

• The Working Men do their best to attract their first sponsor - a butter manufacturer
• Stephen breaks down his fully-packed daily morning routine
• Nick discusses his barebones approach to routine
• Inspirational thoughts on why mornings are special and tips on how to build a great routine

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In episode 13, we talk about how to eat and train around large holiday meals.

• A brief history on Nick’s shoulder surgery
• Boxing Day isn’t about the sport of boxing
• Why consistency is key around the holidays
• What to change, and what not to change, during the holidays
• How to utilize all those extra calories to reach new training heights

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In episode 12, we discuss recent flare-ups of old injuries and how they affect training.

• Stephen’s back injury
• Training around injuries
• How to deal with physical stress outside of the gym
• Recent injury flare-ups

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In episode 11, we talk about what to look out for when evaluating dietary supplementation.

• What is supplementation?
• Why you might, or might not, take certain supplements
• How to avoid supplement marketing scams
• A market opportunity: beef-flavored protein bouillon cubes
• What supplements we take and why we take them

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In episode 10, we talk about how to learn the basics and forge your own path in fitness and nutrition.

• Nick decides to restart 5/3/1
• How to figure out which macro-nutrients best fuel your body type
• The importance of learning fundamentals
• Why you should start with a well-founded fitness program
• How to use your experience to forge your own path

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In episode 9, we talk about Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 and why it works so well for people with busy lives.

• What is 5/3/1?
• How to find your “training max” and why it’s important
• Why Nick is coming back to 5/3/1 after a brief hiatus
• Our first listener-submitted question!
• The importance of a balanced training program

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In episode 8, we talk about staying on track with your fitness goals while on vacation.

• How to make a relaxing vacation work into your lifting schedule for recovery
• How to plan your training for an upcoming vacation
• Why you should have a ramp up week when you start back after vacation to avoid injury
• Tips to stay on track with your nutrition plan while eating what you want on vacation
• Why consistency matters even while on vacation

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In episode 7 we talk about why you shouldn’t take your training too seriously. 

• Cheesecake makes an appearance
• How to be relaxed while following a weightlifting program
• Why we enjoy training with a full-body approach and how it allows for hiccups in our busy schedules
• How we plan our meals to allow for dessert without hindering our progress

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In episode 6 you’ll find out about how we approach our diets in different ways.

• Why we don’t count calories
• Why you should count calories
• How “raisins can work in your favor”
• The importance of consistency 
• Sneaky calories and what to look out for

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