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FitnessFAQs Podcast

Get bigger, stronger and smarter with FitnessFAQs. Your host Daniel Vadnal is a Physiotherapist from Australia with more than 15 years of calisthenics experience.  Guests include experts Dr Mike Israetel, Ben Patrick, Jeremy Ethier, Kinobody, The Bioneer, Alpha Destiny, Strength Side, Bill Maeda, Marcus Filly, Calisthenic Movement and more. Exercise can be complicated. This podcast will help.

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#40 - Jeremy Ethier - 10 Popular Fitness Myths Debunked By Science

Jeremy Ethier is the brains behind built with science, an evidence based approach to fitness. Expect to learn if there are testosterone increasing exercises, how many sets per week is best for muscle growth, if muscle soreness is needed for a successful workout, the verdict on fasted cardio and much more.. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/TjjtvnldnxI . (0:23) - Can We Build Muscle & Lose Fat? (8:20) - Spot Reduce Fat (12:25) - Is Fasted Cardio Better? (15:57) - Are Sore Muscl...

Jul 05, 20231 hr 7 min

#39 - Pere Coll Fernandez - Unleash Your Inner Beast With Calisthenics

Pere Coll Fernandez is a calisthenics and streetlifting and specialist. He is a world record holder and aerospace engineer which explains his calculated approach to calisthenics. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/XDxbfXDYdRM . (0:00) World Record Guest . (0:20) Mistakes To Avoid . (1:32) Streetlifting Explained . (4:21) Smartest Way To Measure Strength . (7:08) Best Rep Schemes . (8:36) Accessories You Should Do . (9:40) Workout Split Advice . (12:33) Why Train For Muscles? . (15:...

Jun 21, 202348 min

#38 - Kinobody - How To Increase Testosterone Naturally

Greg O'Gallagher is a fitness entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of Kinobody. Expect to learn proven strategies for increasing your testosterone naturally. Work smarter, not harder by embracing minimalist training and calisthenics to build muscle and get shredded. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/e8cDAsh4m-8 . (00:28) What is Kinobody? . (05:36) The Power of Minimalist Training . (13:11) Must Know Advice For Naturals . (21:48) Why Calisthenics Is Superior . (35:46) Hig...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 20 min

#37 - Andrea Larosa - Calisthenics Secrets Revealed By Champion Athlete

Andrea Larosa is a legend in the calisthenics culture. His breath-taking bodyweight strength and muscular physique are a desirable combo. Discover the method and mindset you should learn to master calisthenics. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/03WXY7lj734 . (00:24) - Humble Beginnings . (00:56) - Best Calisthenics Style . (01:56) - Hardest Exercises . (02:49) - Compete Against Yourself . (05:13) - Developing Strong Mindset . (06:59) - The Problem With Social Media . (07:51) - How...

May 29, 202346 min

#36 - Stay Flexy - Stretch Like This Everyday To Get Flexible

Stay Flexy has become a viral sensation in the flexibility world - dispelling common stretching myths and stating facts. Movement by David will simplify stretching so you can gain flexibility, move better and feel fantastic. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/v53qrmawvOo . (00:07) - How To Get Flexible (02:43) - Microdosing Mobility (04:51) - Flexibility For Gym Goers (08:27) - Stretching Correctly (14:20) - Strengthen Your Spine (18:23) - Benefits of Stretching (19:25) - Bulletpro...

May 16, 202352 min

#35 - Bald Omni Man - How To Unlock Your Hidden Strength

Bald Omni Man is the lifting mentor you never had. His advice is practical and focuses on what matters for natural training. Learn how to workout the smart way and get the results you deserve. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/eAEWI1pWy0w . Start Using Rings - (0:18) Why Everyone Needs Calisthenics - (3:06) How To Progress With Bodyweight Exercises - (7:00) Program Design Advice - (11:38) Is High Volume Actually Good? - (18:10) Overcoming Plateaus - (22:42) Choosing Your Accessory...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 20 min

#34 - Coach Bachmann - Handstand Secrets Revealed By Circus Performer

Many teachers claim to be handstand experts, few actually are. Sascha Bachmann has dedicated his life to performing handbalancing at circus shows worldwide. Get ready to learn the truth about handstands so you can progress faster. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/Ei56hmOl0IM . The Journey - (00:24) Handstands Made Easy - (02:27) Wall Handstands - (11:53) Handstands Vs Strength Training - (20:38) How often to practice? - (26:15) How long to learn? - (27:35) Filming is helpful - (2...

Apr 19, 20231 hr 8 min

Daniel Vadnal Q&A - How to Stay Consistent, Overcoming Failure & My Top 3 Exercises

FitnessFAQs reached 1.5 Million Subscribers on YouTube. To celebrate, Daniel shares personal stories and answers your most popular questions. . TIMESTAMPS: (00:13) - Overcoming Failure (02:14) - What's Your Legacy? (03:08) - Creatine in Calisthenics? (05:01) - Recognised in Public (06:53) - Diet vs Workout (08:33) - Least Favourite Exercise (10:51) - Why Aren't You Getting Stronger? (12:13) - Your Training Schedule? (13:53) - What's Your Job? (14:51) - Favourite Video? (15:35) - Top 3 Exercises ...

Apr 05, 202358 min

#33 - Summer Fun Fitness - Girls CAN Be Strong Too

Meet Summer, a woman who is setting the bar high in calisthenics. With her incredible strength, flexibility, and balance, she leads by example, teaching others to master calisthenics and expand their limits. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/eKEIL8x4Y78 . Chapters: (0:19) - Girls Can't Do Pull-Ups? (02:57) - Best Achievements (04:23) - Overcoming Challenges (05:39) - Staying Focused (08:15) - Less Ego More Gains (10:05) - Benefits of Play (12:35) - Handstands (14:47) - Best Rep Ra...

Apr 03, 202345 min

#32 - Marcus Filly - What's Wrong with Crossfit?

Marcus Filly is an ex competitive crossfit athlete, placing 12th in the world at the crossfit games in 2016. Functional bodybuilding is the method Marcus teaches - Looking good, moving well and training for longevity. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/TkhJnXMG-sA . Chapters: (00:20) - What's wrong with crossfit? (11:04) - Managing expectations (17:26) - The importance of cardio (24:42) - How much cardio is enough? (26:58) - Dealing with change (36:26) - What movements are people m...

Mar 07, 20231 hr 19 min

#31 - William Soo - How to Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs

William Soo is a calisthenics expert. His bodyweight strength and movement mastery is a sight to behold. Expect to learn the philosophy of success and fulfilling your potential. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/X3bBtVXzkeM . Chapters: (0:24) Calisthenics > Bodybuilding (3:43) Stop self sabotage (8:01) Weird exercises (10:45) Play is the answer (13:47) EMOMS for strength (17:03) How to get shredded (19:40) Listening to your body (20:45) Flexibility is important (24:02) Program ...

Feb 14, 202341 min

#30 - Dr Yaad Mohammad - The Simple Formula for Success in Calisthenics

Yaad Mohammad is a medical doctor from the Netherlands. With over 11 years of calisthenics experience, it's safe to say his knowledge runs deep. Chapters: (00:25) - Coolest Calisthenics Skills (4:31) - Best Beginner Advice (7:41) - Staying Passionate (12:41) - How To Progress (18:13) - Unlocking Skills And Building Muscle (20:28) - Why Height And Weight Matters (25:26) - The Evolution of Calisthenics (30:18) - Setting Smart Goals (34:02) - Best Workout Split (38:40) - How To Listen To Your Body ...

Jan 28, 20231 hr 10 min

#29 - Dr Mike Israetel - Why You're NOT Building Muscle with Calisthenics

The truth about muscle building with Dr. Mike Israetel co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/UO2TGmsdUbc . Chapters: (00:44) - Differences in muscle vs strength training? (4:34) - Do naturals have to get stronger? (9:14) - Best technique for hypertrophy (13:31) - Finding most effective exercises (19:40) - When to switch things up? (26:41) - Failure training explained (37:23) - How much volume is enough? (46:04) - Mindset of a winner (50:39) - B...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 29 min

#28 - Abnormal Beings - Calisthenics Mistakes Everyone Should Avoid

Tayo is a popular calisthenics teacher who has endless passion. Enjoy this light hearted conversation with plenty of banter from the boys. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/US4pgfszBu4 . Chapters: (00:08) - Intro (00:28) - Why Calisthenics? (01:35) - Growth of Calisthenics (03:36) - Calisthenics Mistakes (07:07) - How to Stay Motivated (13:50) - Best Calisthenics Method (14:35) - Mixing Calisthenics & Weights (16:17) - Statics or Dynamics? (18:07) - How to Set Goals (21:05) - ...

Nov 16, 202251 min

#27 - Berg Movement - Turn Your Weakness into Strength

Sondre Berg is an expert in bodyweight strength, handstands and movement. He simplifies complex problems in an easy to understand way. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/DCDrBTwvZ0o . Chapters: (00:08) Starting the smart way (02:38) Bodyweight strength standards (03:49) Why do basics? (06:37) Intuitive training (08:11) Handstand myths (12:44) Why use bands? (14:48) Best band exercises (15:32) The advantage of cluster sets (18:51) Overcoming fear (23:25) Dealing with defeat (25:54) ...

Nov 01, 202249 min

#26 - Geoffrey Schofield - Bodybuilding Myths Debunked

Geoffrey Schofield is a bodybuilding expert with over 100,00 followers across social media. He has endless knowledge about natural muscle building. This podcast will help you combine calisthenics and weights to transform your physique the smart way. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/TqBdhMrnzsg . Chapters: (00:30) Discovering Calisthenics (02:34) No gym, No problem (03:43) Hypertrophy made simple (06:05) Are strength and size linked? (10:01) Downsides of calisthenics (13:14) Calis...

Oct 06, 202252 min

#25 - Refael Paz - The Secrets For Superhuman Strength

Refael Paz is a calisthenics strength skills expert. He is a monster at the planche, maltese and other bodyweight moves. This podcast gives answers for programming and much more. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/6qU4FX9iSJI . Chapters: (0:27) Skill Mistakes (5:59) How hard to train? (7:23) Weights & Calisthenics (14:15) Healthy Mindset (16:47) Bodyfat Levels (20:58) Injury Lessons (24:51) Tendon Pain (31:48) Straight Arm / Bent Arm ? (34:04) Exercise Order (35:29) Volume / In...

Aug 31, 20221 hr 15 min

#24 - Vik Hawksley - Becoming a Complete Athlete

Train your body to become limitless. Learn how to become a strong, supple savage with Vik Hawksley. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/PUxOEKK79MU . Chapters: (0:35) About Vik (4:00) Jack of all trades (7:39) Principles of success (10:06) Being intentional (14:36) Physical vocabulary (16:08) Can we have it all? (23:04) Flexible & strong (31:35) Favourite training split (34:48) Bent arm vs Straight arm (40:57) Strength vs Muscle (50:48) Think long term! (56:57) Important exercis...

Aug 05, 20221 hr 26 min

#23 - Ian Barseagle - Russian Calisthenics Secret Techniques

Calisthenics secrets from Russia. Ian Barseagle shares how to succeed at bodyweight and gym. . Chapters: (1:13) Why begin filming and posting online? (2:34) What age he started (3:37) How did you learn? (7:53) What are your personal records? (13:33) Advice for tall & heavy athletes (16:57) Genetics (19:37) Best Exercises (20:18) How to combine calisthenics & weights (25:50) Barbell, Dumbbell, Machines - what's better? (30:44) Is variety a good idea? (32:56) How to be disciplined (34:47) ...

Aug 02, 202237 min

#22 - Dejan Stipke - Why I Stopped Calisthenics

Why I Stopped Calisthenics.. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/M_fcV2SQDY8 . Chapters: The journey (0:36) Why stop calisthenics (7:03) Future goals (7:46) Smart training (8:55) Pick one thing (10:36) Recovery (14:13) Best training split (15:23) Calisthenics & Weights (18:25) Hybrid training (22:54) Dealing with hate (26:19) Natural vs enhanced (27:42) Being famous (37:04) Bulking & Cutting (41:29) Fasting (44:42) Nutrition (46:09) Switching workouts (49:44) Learning & ...

Jun 22, 202255 min

#21 - Gymnastics Method - Why You Should Train Like A Gymnast

Why Are Gymnasts So Muscular? . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/2ZbrqTZt1nY . Chapters: Humble beginnings (0:31) Perfect exercises? (2:48) Dangerous exercises? (3:53) When to progress? (5:13) Weights & gymnastics? (8:31) The sacrifice (14:15) Patience means everything (18:28) Why gymnasts are muscular (19:50) Why rings are effective (22:31) Time commitment for gains (27:10) How to avoid distraction (29:10) Mental toughness (31:28) Street workout problems (36:26) Most important...

May 18, 202253 min

#20 - Steve Atlas - The Aging Athlete

You won't be young forever.. learn how to keep strong and healthy as you age. Bodyweight fitness is the truth (2:12) No more excuses (3:42) Exercise obsession (5:32) Performance Enhancing Supplements (7:14) Exercise adaptation with aging (9:38) Overcoming fear (13:30) Why not multiple fitness methods? (14:07) How to structure training (16:24) Optimising recovery (17:52) Nutrition (19:47) Find your purpose (21:44) Why can't we reach our goals? (22:50) Proudest achievements (24:58) Injury lessons ...

May 13, 202231 min

#19 - Range Of Strength - The Truth About Flexibility

How to improve your flexibility and get stronger. What is range of strength? (00:17) Most important flexibility moves (01:19) Why the obsession with flexibility? (3:31) Can we be muscular and flexible? (9:08) Why should we do awkward lifts? (10:48) Squats are life (12:36) Does stretching prevent injury? (15:52) What are the limitations of yoga? (17:53) Should we stretch daily? (19:22) Flexibility Secret (23:22) Most common flexibility mistakes (24:48) How to stretch the smart way (26:59) How lon...

May 11, 202249 min

#18 - Strength Side - Bad Posture Is A Myth

Bas posture is a myth.. Learn how to feel good by moving your body. Uncover the facts about stretching and flexibility with Strength Side. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/laUIPdr2eOU . Strength Side Philosphy (00:13) Calisthenics Benefits (01:59) Bodyweight vs. Weights (03:11) Why Limit Yourself (05:01) Are Looks Overrated? (09:55) Find Your Reason! (16:55) Perfect Posture? (21:06) Is Sitting Bad For Us? (22:45) Training Smarter (26:07) Fear Of Missing Out (30:48) Bulletproof Jo...

Mar 22, 20221 hr 12 min

#17 - Red Delta Project - The Dangers of Exercise Dogma

The do's and dont's of calisthenics. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/XsveycMoT2Y . Timestamps: The history of Red Delta Project (0:10) Handling pressure as personal trainer (5:31) Mistakes when starting calisthenics (10:46) Why narrow grip? (16:15) Why calisthenics athletes skinny? (20:12) Working hard vs smart (24:08) Why proof of validity is not proof of necessity (31:28) How to build perfect calisthenics routine (36:31) What are micro workouts (42:00) How to progress calisthe...

Feb 23, 20221 hr 23 min

#16 - FrinksMovement - How To Become An Online Coach & Build Audience

How to become a calisthenics leader. TIMESTAMPS: How did you start calisthenics? (1:33) How to learn calisthenics? (5:10) What does "frinks" mean? (10:00) Becoming famous without trying (13:21) What makes calisthenics great? (15:44) Why you can't be good at everything (22:13) Growing on social media (26:17) Greatest calisthenics achievements (33:07) Focus on your strengths (35:39) What makes FrinksMovement special? (40:19) Succeeding as an introverted leader (41:21) How to handle pressure (46:50...

Feb 18, 20221 hr 19 min

#15 - Alpha Destiny - The Natural Limit Doesn't Exist

How to train naturally for maximum strength. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/8iV3nTc2C4g . TIMESTAMPS: The Alphadestiny method (0:11) What makes a sustainable program (3:03) When is variety good? (6:17) How much volume is optimal? (8:29) What should we monitor? (14:20) Don't be afraid to maintain (19:32) Should you train abs? (22:41) Neck training the forgotten art (26:07) How to avoid injury (31:15) Bad workouts don't matter (36:41) Do not make excuses (39:03) Realistic expecta...

Jan 16, 20221 hr 32 min

#14 - Denton Conteh - How To Mix Calisthenics & Powerlifting

How to mix calisthenics & powerlifting with Denton Conteh. TIMESTAMPS: Denton's Story (0:22) Best way to learn statics (6:54) How long to learn planche (9:37) High frequency for skills? (12:35) Accessory exercises? (15:25) How to learn Maltese (16:03) Being tall (17:21) Weights + calisthenics (22:16) Bodyweight and performance (31:13) Size vs Strength (34:16) Equipment (37:58) Don't lift heavy (40:27) Most common mistakes (42:23) SHOWNOTES: Denton Conteh Instagram Sponsors: ✅ Get 10% Discoun...

Jan 10, 202247 min

#13 - The Mindful Mover - Why Doing Less Is The Key To Gains

Phillip Chubb outlines his minimalist calisthenics method. TIMESTAMPS: BIG 5 Strength Exercises (0:11) BIG 5 Mobility Exercises (2:59) Exercise addiction (3:39) Realistic expectations (5:00) Movement culture (6:11) How to overcome insecurity (10:20) The more is better trap (12:49) Bigorexia (15:27) Favourite training split (17:39) High Frequency vs Low Frequency (20:11) "Prehab and bullet-proofing joints" (20:34) Warming up (23:49) Structural balance.. does it matter? (27:09) How to avoid FOMO (...

Dec 15, 20211 hr 15 min

#12 - Mathew Zlat - The Strongest Man in Calisthenics

Mathew Zlat is a russian streetlifer with a personal best of 195kg dip and a 125kg pull-up. . 📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/ACJrDH3WqKQ . TIMESTAMPS: Personal records (0:33) How Mat started calisthenics (2:08) Best Beginner Routine (7:57) How to know if you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced (9:28) Optimal exercise sequence for workout (10:36) The perfect dip (13:01) The perfect pull-up (22:17) Why accessory exercises are not needed (32:10) Training form vs Strict form (38:...

Dec 07, 20211 hr 11 min
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