We discuss 3 lifter pathways: competing, just training (thriving), and recovering. How do these looks, who might find themselves in one of these pathways (and why)? Andrew & Niki explore this. 3 Lifter Pathways - Competing This pathway involves a state of life where life can support training. For these lifters, training is a high priority. Nutrition supports training, lifters likely give up other pursuits to support training. Obviously, life needs to cooperate (and sometimes it does not), bu...
Oct 31, 2023•38 min•Ep. 496
Metrics aren't your master. Don't sacrifice important pursuits to the altar of strength (unless you're specializing). Metrics Aren't Your Master - What Matters to You? Want to get strong, add some muscle, become more capable, and improve your quality of life and general health and fitness? This is where many of our clients live. Want to get fat, give up all other physical pursuits, and become less healthy so you can squat more? If so, that's awesome - seriously, some people seek the single-minde...
Oct 24, 2023•32 min•Ep. 494
People build strong families through strength training. We're, of course, not simply talking about physical strength, but emotionally and spiritually strong families, who witness each other overcome hard things and help each other out through life's difficulties. Strong Families through Strength Training Mac started his fitness journey as a young lad preparing for the hurdles of the Royal Air Force. He deployed multiple times, and felt lucky to be able to complete certain extremely challenging t...
Oct 17, 2023•36 min•Ep. 492
Lots of squat thoughts & new cues. Andrew & Niki discuss what cues they've found useful on squats and how they've improved their squats and squat coaching. Lots of Thoughts on Squats Andrew & Niki discuss some squat thoughts - things they've been noodling over, observing, and applying in their lifting and coaching. They both have been thinking more about what it means to effect and maintain a rigid torso (as opposed to just extending your back). Too often, the focus here can be only ...
Oct 10, 2023•33 min•Ep. 490
Snapping back to your Goldilocks zone after you fall short of the actions you know will lead to your goals is a must. Whether this occurs after a vacation, a holiday, a weekend with friends or family, or simply a slow slipping of standards, this is an important skill for sustainable nutrition. Learn how to do it without overreacting. Snapping Back to Your Goldilocks Zone - Falling Short What is the Goldilocks zone? This is that golden mean where you're eating and training enough but not too much...
Oct 03, 2023•20 min•Ep. 488
Is it time to change programs when your frustrated and want to blow up your current program? Niki & Andrew how to approach this logically when reason is the furthest thing from your mind. I Want Something Different - NOW! You miss a PR, tweak your back, or can't fit into your favorite jeans. You're ready to blow up your program. But is it time to change programs? Maybe, but it's first time to think about things. Don't react in emotion and make your life harder. Wait before you send that angr...
Sep 26, 2023•29 min•Ep. 486
What keeps you training after the easy PRs, injuries, years or decades of workouts. Why do you keep exercising? Niki and Andrew discuss training motivation over the long haul. What Keeps You Training? Why continue to lift, run, track macros after you've hit your goal? How do Andrew and Niki find motivation after decades training? It different from person to person, but over time the process of working out and doing hard things becomes a habit and something you derive joy from. This doesn't mean ...
Sep 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 484
Too busy to train!? Not any more! Learn ways to get more done in less time so you can continue to remain consistent & work toward your goals. Too Busy to Train!? - How it Happens How does someone get so busy that they can no longer train? This happens for different reasons for different people. Some may come from new life challenges, but sometimes this arises from reasons within the gym. Toward the end of LP or during advanced training, lifters may creep the time between reps, intentionally ...
Sep 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 482
I want to gain muscle and lose weight. Is this a realistic goal? How does this look, if it is? It is possible to do this, over time, sustainably, by building healthy habits. Check out the first part of this 2-part series . Andrew & Niki explore the journeys of different "typical" Barbell Logic clients and what these processes look like. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page . Gain Muscle and Lose Weight - Older, Fluffy Man This type of client tends to be a busy, middle-aged profes...
Sep 05, 2023•36 min•Ep. 480
I want to lose weight and gain muscle - don't we all! What is possible and what does this process look like over time? We explore this in a 2-part podcast series. Andrew & Niki explore the journeys of different "typical" Barbell Logic clients and what these processes look like. Lose Weight and Gain Muscle - the Goal Just about everyone who comes to a fitness goal wants more muscle (maybe strength) and less bodyfat. Almost no one wants to get stronger at any cost. How do we conceptualize this...
Aug 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 478
Make women anabolic again. Niki and Andrew talk to Monica Multani. Monica is Niki's client who turned to strength after the combination of a hand injury and bad diagnosis paired witnessing her mom get stronger with barbells. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page . Bad News People often turn to healthy habits like strength training when they realize the negative effects of their current lifestyle. For Monica Multani, she suffered a serious hand injury as a physician who relied on her h...
Aug 22, 2023•31 min•Ep. 476
Are you reliant on whey protein to get your daily protein. You can get adequate protein without whey - learn how! This podcast really addresses how much protein you actually need a day and then how to best consume that protein. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page . How Much Protein? - Show Me the Whey How much protein should you consume daily, especially as a lifter looking to get stronger and add muscle? The often repeated mantra is 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight. This is ce...
Aug 15, 2023•22 min•Ep. 474
Have you (or are you currently) following the way of the milky boys? Have you had a milky boy phase? It's okay, many if not most of us have been a milky boy. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page . Milky Boys Have you decide to forego concerns about bodyfat, weight, waist, digestive health, time spent on the toilet, and any other fitness goals to pursue with reckless abandon the sweet, sweet call of the milky boys? It's okay - many of us have been there. You push the milk to push your...
Aug 08, 2023•35 min•Ep. 472
Invest in training and life to achieve your goals and find happiness and meaning. Andrew & Niki explore how training - and other worthwhile pursuits - are investments and how you can conceptualize and weigh the worth of these investments. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page . Conceptualizing in Investments What is an investments? Without looking at a dictionary, it's an input or sacrifice of something where the investor expects a greater result than the input. The investor gives...
Aug 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 470
Matt describes how to build trust in your business value equation. This is a crucial aspect of running a successful business with clients who actually enjoy your product or service. Andrew Jackson gave a talk on this, which you can watch here and learn more about here . This podcast is brought to you by TurnKey Coach. Enhance your coaching effectiveness and efficiency with TurnKey Coach. You can learn more by going HERE . Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page. What is Trust and How Do...
Jul 28, 2023•19 min•Ep. 469
I broke my back...spinal. Is life over? No. Learn the training, lifestyle, and mindset adjustments to deal with back injuries. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page . I Broke My Back...Oh No! Back pain and back injuries happen. Sometimes it's just the occasional tweak that goes away in a few days, or a short surprising sensation. Other times, it's debilitating, life-altering, and seems to redefine your life. Your back hurts when you do everyday activities like tying your shoes, going ...
Jul 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 468
Hypertrophy: life after 5s. Is it real? Can we really pursue muscle growth over weight on the bar. How does programming change? Why do people make this shift? Will you have to change your wardrobe? Andrew & Niki answer these and many more questions. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page . Hypertrophy: Life After 5s For many, after some time (often a couple years) of pursuing strength above all other adaptations, grinding away on heavy weights in the 1-5 rep range, the sweet call o...
Jul 18, 2023•33 min•Ep. 466
Sustainable over optimal - keep this in mind with your fitness, nutrition, and other self-improvement plans. Sustainability is more important than optimization. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page . Sustainable over Optimal Too much ink has been spilled over the perfect weightlifting program, best powerlifting programming, optimal bodybuilding program. What most people find, with rare exception, is that the optimal program does not work with the realities of their life and goals. Th...
Jul 11, 2023•27 min•Ep. 464
Is your training fun!? Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson discuss why they entitled this podcast "Beast over Burden," feedback they've seen from listeners, and how they've come to think more about training for life. Is Your Training Fun!? Some people seem to enjoy training more than others - Matt and Scott have discussed so-called "medicine takers." Acknowledging this, however, you should not dread every single workout. As your training session looms, your blood pressure should not increase. Training ...
Jul 04, 2023•33 min
Listen to the Barbell Logic podcast return. Matt Reynolds, Niki Sims, and Andrew Jackson discuss the two podcasts that will come out weekly, the different audiences they address, and the weekly schedule. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page . Barbell Logic Podcast Return - Beast over Burnout We're back, with two podcasts for your listening pleasure. Andrew and Niki host the Beast over Burnout podcasts, which comes out on Tuesdays. This covers lifting and lifestyle topics, especially ...
Jun 30, 2023•30 min•Ep. 461
Listen for a barbell logic podcast update. We're taking a temporary pause to pursue some exciting opportunities and will return soon with more great podcasts. Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page to give us feedback on the podcast during the temporary pause. Barbell Logic Podcast Update The podcast has been an unexpected success for Matt, Barbell Logic, and all the hosts since its beginning in 2017. When Scott and Matt started recording those first podcasts, they didn't realize it wo...
Mar 07, 2023•18 min•Ep. 460
Learn about the voluntary hardship mindset that allows you to crush your goals, makes life better, and underpins happiness and success. Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing recovery for seniors. Jaime Collins joins them, discussing psychology and her journey. You can check out more of Sully's work on the Greysteel YouTube channel . Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page for free resources, recent offers, & more. Vo...
Mar 03, 2023•57 min•Ep. 459
We discuss recovery for masters athletes, focusing on sleep and nutrition. Improve your sleep and nutrition, recover better, be stronger and healthier. Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing recovery for seniors. Ann Buszard joins them, discussing her journey and how she has approached recovery. You can check out more of Sully's work on the Greysteel YouTube channel . Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page for free resou...
Feb 28, 2023•51 min•Ep. 458
We need more female masters strength athletes! Learn about the benefits, and myths of strength training for women seniors. What's different about strength training for female senior athletes - almost nothing. Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing strength training for women masters athletes. Debbie Wrotslavsky joins them, discussing her journey and the positive changes she's seen since beginning barbell training. You can check ou...
Feb 24, 2023•44 min•Ep. 457
Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing programming masters athletes. They discuss the similarities and differences with programming younger lifters. Additionally, they cover common pitfalls, increased risks, and important considerations. Laura Welcher joins them, sharing her strength journey and how her programming has changed over time. You can check out more of Sully's work on the Greysteel YouTube channel . Check out the Barbel...
Feb 21, 2023•58 min•Ep. 456
Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing exercise modification for seniors. John Claassen, their 93-year old client, shares his inspiring story. You can check out more of Sully's work on the Greysteel YouTube channel . Exercise Modification for Seniors Seniors, athletes of aging, masters athletes - whatever you you call them - can and should strength train. Coaches may need to modify exercises to meet their ability. Modifications ma...
Feb 17, 2023•42 min•Ep. 455
Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing in-depth the strength prescription for the sick aging phenotype. This episode laid out Noah's thoughts on exercise & programming criteria, and an important discussion into the role the criteria play for the coach. You can check out more of Sully's work on the Greysteel YouTube channel . Check out the Barbell Logic podcast landing page for free resources, recent offers, & more. Strengt...
Feb 14, 2023•59 min•Ep. 454
Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden are joined by RN Ann Buszard. They discuss how typical or conventional medicine today fails to address the root causes of most issues, including the Sick Aging Phenotype. They talk about how exercise medicine, specifically strength training with barbells, is the cure. You can check out more of Sully's work on the Greysteel YouTube channel . Bad Medicine and the Sick Aging Phenotype Too much medicine fails to address root causes. While modern trauma care can ...
Feb 07, 2023•43 min•Ep. 453
Niki talks to Brittany Snyder , a Professional Barbell Coach, nutrition coach , and the Director of Nutrition at Barbell Logic. Brittany shares her journey of how she ditched all or nothing nutrition, shoved shame to the side, gave the fundamentals a chance, and finally created a sense of control with her nutrition. All or Nothing Nutrition...Generally Leads to Nothing Avoid fat. Carbs are evil. Only eat meat. No, avoid all meat and meat products. You should be fasting. You should be eating smal...
Jan 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 452
Online strength coaching provides the most value, flexibility, effectiveness, and personalization of any coaching method. It enhances the quality of life of coaches and clients. This is a rebroadcast of episode 408. Online Strength Coaching Provides More Flexibility Online coaching allows someone seeking high-quality coaching to find the coach that's right for them - not the coach or personal trainer that's simply close. It allows clients to continue when they vacation or travel, and it allows c...
Jan 24, 2023•51 min•Ep. 451
