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In this episode of Strength 101, Nick and Matraca answer the questions every gym member and coach has heard a thousand times — but never with this much honesty. From overcoming gym anxiety and staying motivated, to tackling slow metabolisms, deadlift form, and spot fat reduction myths, they break down the most common gym FAQs with real talk, personal stories, and plenty of laughs.
The duo keeps things unfiltered but practical, explaining everything from how to actually build discipline when motivation fades, to what “cut the turd” means in deadlifting (yes, that happened). They even get into how muscle mass impacts metabolism, why you can’t “tone” without lifting, and how to stop comparing your journey to everyone else’s.
Whether you’re new to the gym or a coach helping others get started, this episode is your crash course in simplifying the most confusing parts of fitness — with a little humor to keep it real.
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Build muscle and strength from your local or home gym with our flagship Iron Hour program or request a personalized program that fits your specific goals. Make exercise substitutions on the fly to match the equipment you have, send questions to your coach, and pop into the community forum to discuss your training with others doing the same workouts – all from your phone!
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By Nick ByomIn this episode of Strength 101, Nick and Matraca answer the questions every gym member and coach has heard a thousand times — but never with this much honesty. From overcoming gym anxiety and staying motivated, to tackling slow metabolisms, deadlift form, and spot fat reduction myths, they break down the most common gym FAQs with real talk, personal stories, and plenty of laughs.
The duo keeps things unfiltered but practical, explaining everything from how to actually build discipline when motivation fades, to what “cut the turd” means in deadlifting (yes, that happened). They even get into how muscle mass impacts metabolism, why you can’t “tone” without lifting, and how to stop comparing your journey to everyone else’s.
Whether you’re new to the gym or a coach helping others get started, this episode is your crash course in simplifying the most confusing parts of fitness — with a little humor to keep it real.
https://www.strengthacademyrf.com
Connect with us!
➡︎ IG: / https://www.instagram.com/strengthacademyrf?igsh=MWlsOHZoaWM2NDdkbg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
➡︎ Tik Tok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@strength101podcast?_t=ZP-8uz54FwRds6&_r=1
⚡️FREE CLASS: Sign up for a FREE class at our gym here: ➡︎ https://strengthacademy.pushpress.com/landing/plans/plan_3b8de81cc61fb7/login
⚡️BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM: Check out our body composition program here:
➡︎ https://www.strengthacademy101.com
⚡️OUR APP: Check out our app here:
➡︎ https://coach.everfit.io/package/UA723379
Build muscle and strength from your local or home gym with our flagship Iron Hour program or request a personalized program that fits your specific goals. Make exercise substitutions on the fly to match the equipment you have, send questions to your coach, and pop into the community forum to discuss your training with others doing the same workouts – all from your phone!
Connect with Nick & Matraca on Social Media:
➡︎ / https://www.instagram.com/nick__byom?igsh=cTdvZHdodWk3NGZx
➡︎ / https://www.instagram.com/matracafit?igsh=MTVpNml5enpmYWVkZQ==
#strengthacademy #justshowup #strength101podcast