Well...Basically

By Well...Basically

Join your hosts Michael De Silva and Sam Weeks as they challenge the fitness industry, discuss fads, facts and fiction to discover what 'health' truly means. Learn from industry professionals the righ... more

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January 16, 2021 033:We're Back!That Cosmo Article,How Do I Get a Six-pack If I Love Pizza & Pies?Diving Into Thin Privelege & Fat Phobia,How Do I Improve My Vertical Jump? AND MORE
Happy New Year Basicers (can that be a thing?) Basic Bitches perhaps.
Sam & Mikey catch up about their break and discuss the recent controversial article (featuring a variety of body shapes) in Cosmopolitan magazine
(02:40)The fellas discuss their happy holiday times, and coming back into routine. (06:52)Sam & Mikey share their thought have a big open conversation about the article. (26:55)WBQT(27:19) HOW DO I GET A SIX-PACK BY 30 IF I LOVE PIZZA & PIES? (30:26)CAN YOU DIVE A LITTLE MORE INTO THIN PRIVELEGE AND FAT PHOBIA? (35:58)HOW DO I IMPROVE VERTICAL JUMP? (39:00)Outro.
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Things & People Mentioned
OPENING NUMBER
The Police-Walking On The Moon
@jamessmithpt
@pjfperformance
https://www.amazon.com.au/Vertical-Jump-Development-Bible/dp/1411662725
Studies/ArticlesMentioned
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/fat-is-not-the-problem-fat-stigma-is/?fbclid=IwAR18BNZBHMiAbNUP2uJEu0QyvfNqulr2O253CcuglQnx5rQfM82Tb9kXNyo
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/hunger
https://lindobacon.com/HAESbook/pdf_files/HAES_Manifesto.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3FJywr9DI_ICN31VroqqLmgZPEQD2tqar78i7j0-F0TA-Aqb06iCJYbqI
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December 26, 2020 032:Well...Basically Happy New Year! A Chat Around Gratitude, New Years Resolutions and Miscellaneous Debauchery, Bye Bye Leyla
The guys celebrate the end of the year and the final episode of the year by cracking a few cold ones and discussing New Years resolutions, showing gratitude with some laughs along the way!
This Episode Brought to You by Staple Drinks @stapledrinks
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Absolutely Everybody-Vanessa Amorosi
1999-Prince
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December 19, 2020 031:This Third One Will Definitely Straighten Me Out, Eating & Training Around The Holidays. How Do I Train Around A Wrist Injury?Does Training After Drinking Stress Your Kidneys? How Do I Improve Grip Strength? AND MORE!
The crew discuss eating and training around the holidays!
(01:15)Merry Christmas! A big catch up and how we’ve been travelling/partying through the start of the holiday period, an interesting discussion around colonics. (16:55)Eating & Training Around The Holidays and some ideas for dealing with stress and structure. (27:51)A conversation around breaking routine. (34:23) WBQT (34:45)What exercises can I do with an injury on my write arm/wrist? (37:18)Does working out after a night out stress out your kidneys? (38:41)Whats the best way to improve grip strength? (42:39)Outro.
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OPENING NUMBER
Jingle Bells-Ella Fitzgerald
Georgia Grace
@gspot
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44min
December 05, 2020 030:Body-ody-ody,Why We Need Sleep & Some Hot Tips For Doing It Better,Tips For Starting As A Trainer?Why Do You Hate Cardio? Unfollow Dramas & More!
Sam & Mikey discuss why we need sleep and some hot tips for getting more.
(03:15)The fellas catch up and talk about Mikey’s ideal date. (12:21)The importance of sleep and why we love/need it. (18:35)HOT TIP 1 ROUTINE(19:39)HOT TIP TWO COFFEE & STIMULANTS (21:12) HOT TIP 3 ALCOHOL (22:08)HOT TIP 4 THE BATCAVE (24:49)HOT TIP 5 EATING/SUPPLEMENTS & BED (27:20)HOT TIP 6 WRITE IT DOWN (29:07)WBQT (29:30)A question around unfollowing unwanted content. (34:57)Tips for starting as a trainer? (37:38)Why do you guys hate cardio/intense workouts? (40:53)Outro.
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Things & People Mentioned
OPENING NUMBER
Body-Megan Thee Stallion
BASKETBALL STUDY
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110701083513.htm#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20shows%20that,performance%20of%20actively%20competing%20athletes.

MELATONIN

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/melatonin-and-sleep
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42min
November 28, 2020 029: Always Swallow... How Do I Say No/Yes When Eating Out With Friends?Do You Guys Have Any Routines/Rituals That Help You Stay On Track?How Do I Know My Program Is Working For Me?AND MORE!
Sam & Mikey catch up and answer listener questions!
(02:32)The fellas discuss their weekends, hangovers, Robin Williams. (10:24)Sam talks dating and apps. (13:57)WBQT(14:48) Are there any foods you hate to eat but know it’s good to eat? (15:28) A brief discussion on Trypophobia. (17:52)How do I deal with my friends making comments on my food choices and saying no to food? (20:45)Do you guys have any routines/rituals that help you stay on track? (25:42)How long have you guys been in the industry for and how long have you been actively exercising for? (27:55)How much water should I be drinking daily. (29:08)How do I know if my programming is working for me? (31:06)Do you guys plan on getting any more guests on soon? (32:19)Outro.
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Things & People Mentioned
OPENING NUMBER
Freeway Of Love-Aretha Franklin
Well…Basically Movie Reccomends
The Birdcage (1997)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115685/
Trypophobia (click if you dare, don’t look up the frog/toad)
https://www.futurity.org/holes-disgust-fear-phobias-1647042/
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34min
November 21, 2020 028: It's Doo Doo Baby! Some Fitness Do's & Don'ts,How Often Should I Stretch?What Should I Have For Brekkie?Is There an Ideal Number Of Times To Train Per Week? AND MORE
The guys discuss some “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to starting your fitness journey/ramping up your fitness journey coming into summer ie “summer shredding”
(02:48)General chit chat, Leyla’s Back! Sam’s first word, social media algorithms, Sam did a Les Mills Class! (10:35)Do’s and Don’ts introduction (11:04) DON’T take on a highly restrictive diet.(15:45) . DO Build Habits (17:52) Sam reverts to his fitness brainwashing. (18:54)DON’T exercise with the primary focus of intensity. (21:42)DO focus on movement. (25:19)DON’T treat your favourite fitness instagrammers words as gospel. (28:27)DO hire a GOOD coach and what makes a good one. (33:25)DO diversify your instagram feed! (36:02)WBQT (36:33) Any breakfast suggestions for before/after training? (38:49)Is there an ideal number of times to train a week?(40:35)How often should I stretch? (44:10)Outro.
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Things & People Mentioned
OPENING NUMBER
Outstanding (live version)-The Gap Band
A Helpful Stretchy Gal
@kellymacmobility
Pod Mentioned
@flexpodcast
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46min
November 14, 2020 027:Pink Guy & A Flaming Homosexual, The State Of The Fitness Industry, A Deep Life Advice Question, How Do I stop Feeling Light Headed When Lifting? How Do I Get Full Depth In My Squat? AND MORE!
It’s the Sam and Mikey show! The boys discuss the state of the fitness industry and answer some great listener questions!
(02:51)General chit chat, what does MC stand for? Mikey’s back in the office,cthe dating app for fitness people,the US election, Pete Evans tweets. (04:56)We’re almost at 10k downloads! (09:51) Sam and Mikey discuss Sam’s gym covert ops and the state of the fitness industry and group fitness.(18:13)WBQT a deep personal life advice advice question. (22:09)What motivated Well Basically’s Weight Loss Journeys?(24:19) I feel super light headed when I lift weights, how do I fix it? (25:41) How do you guys deal with clients who don’t listen to your guidance and just show up for sessions? (29:44)What keeps you guys motivated to keep doing the show, keep training and live your lives? (33:42)SAM AND MIKEYS FIGHT UPDATE! (34:15)Any video content coming in the foreseeable future?(35:22)Any tips on getting full range in my squat? (37:22)Protein bars that taste good? (39:39)Outro.
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OPENING NUMBER
Mathematics- Mos Def
Pete Evans Fake Twitter
@peteevanspandemic
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42min
November 07, 2020 026:Hit That Bottle, Is What You're Doing For Your Health Actually Healthy?How Important Is Training To Failure?Where Do I Start Post-Covid? What Macro Ratio Is The Best? AND MORE!
The full squad is back! To question if what you’re doing for your health is actually healthy.
(01:05)We’re All Back! (04:02)Big catch up, the world losing Adam Snow, Mikey and Sam are going to fight, pink hair. (12:24)The big bad topic. (18:14) Things that Well Basically have done that they though may have been good for their bodies. (30:25)Are athletes healthy? Image vs Health (33:49) DIETS AND SHAME (36:17)Where you should put value in yourself. (40:55)How Important is Training to Failure? (44:31)How do I get back to weight training post covid? (46:20)Is there a macro nutrient ratio that’s the best? (48:50)Mikey’s honesty Outro
Things & People Mentioned
OPENING NUMBER
Jason-The Midnight
@grippingfoodwithforce
@laynenorton
@deanmckillop
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50min
October 31, 2020 025:Joshua Armitage | A Conversation Around Mental Health |
In this episode, Sam rings in friend and special guest Joshua Armitage to conversate around mental health and answer your burning fitness questions.
(00:37)Josh and Sam’s friendship, Josh’s history with fitness, (06:12) Josh’s experience with reality TV, Why he went on and what the benefits were. (11:05) Brave Lads, a conversation on mental health. (19:04) The value in speaking to psychologists/councilors (23:51)WBQT (24:21) What do you think about using exercise to fight feelings of anxiety? (26:44)What is the best way to improve pushups? (27:41) How do I move away from tracking? (30:52)How do I get Myself to the gym when I really don’t feel like it? (33:04)How do I build my confidence training on the gym floor? (35:32)Josh’s big plug! Outro
Things & People Mentioned
Josef Rakich
@josefrakich
Joshua Armitage
@joshuafanks
James Smith
@jamessmithpt
Brave Lads
@be.bravelads
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39min
October 24, 2020 024:Wipe It, Wipe It Good,WBQT, How Do I Self-Monitor? (no tracking),Tips For Late Night Snacking?Go To Ab Exercises?How Do I Fix Stalling Training?Favourite Cheat Meal?Hangover Cures?AND MORE!
In this episode, the full squad is back to catch you up on their lives and answer your burning fitness questions!
(00:49)Life Happenings! Mikey’s Covid Guide (09:47)EDIT!!!Mikey is looking for a therapist, boat parties and staying positive. (17:03) Big bad question time. (18:01) How Do I self-monitor without tracking calories? (21:14)Tips for curbing late night snacking? (24:55) What are your go to exercises for abs? (27:23)Hip pain & core activation? (29:03) What do I do if my training is stalling? (32:20)What’s your favourite cheat meal? (34:19)Do you guys have any hangover cures? Sam tells a story. (36:35)Well Basically’s heaviest lifts. (37:34)What are your thoughts on eating red meat? (40:04)Outro

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OPENING NUMBER
I Love You,I Live You- Chaka Khan
Joshua Armitage
@joshuafanks
Jamies Vegan Page
@_vegankitchenwitch
Good Schnit
@schnit_you_not
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