Is warming up something that you should be integrating into your routines? What about cool-downs? Stretching? Tune in this week to find out Marc and Matt's takes, routines, and more! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - The importance of warming up - Examples of routines and techniques - The validity and usefulness of cool-downs Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marc_fitt - Marc's Twit...
May 21, 2015•22 min
A Q&A episode! Tune in this week to learn some new facts about your hosts that you may not have known. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Why your hosts are in their industry - Why they train as hard as they do - What their goal is in 10 years Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marc_fitt - Marc's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_fitt - Matt’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.co...
May 13, 2015•20 min
We've all got some muscles that seem to develop slower than others. It's completely normal! The question is: can you do anything about it? Find out on this week's episode! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - If accelerated growth of muscles is possible - Strategies you can take - Principles to keep in mind Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marc_fitt - Marc's Twitter: http://www.twitte...
May 06, 2015•17 min
The truth is out! What really determines the shape of your abs? Is there anything you can do about it? Are you actually able to manipulate the thickness and space between them? Tune into this week's episode of Fitt Talk and find out! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - What really determines how your abs look - What you can do to shape them the way you want - Principles you can apply depending on your goal Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (www.fitttalk....
Apr 30, 2015•19 min
Is there a magic number of days to hit the gym? Will your results really be affected on a 3-day vs. 6-day split? This week, that's exactly what Matt and Marc will be talking about! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - The ideal number of days to work out per week - Why volume matters - Key points to keep in mind with your split Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marc_fitt - Marc's Twitt...
Apr 23, 2015•18 min
This week, your hosts celebrate a milestone in the podcast's accomplishments, as well as help out a listener who wants to continue to play competitive sports, all while working on his physique at the same time — can it be done? Items Mentioned In This Podcast - A special announcement! - Supplementation as an athlete who wants to play competitive sports and build muscle - Dietary approaches to consider Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fittt...
Apr 16, 2015•23 min
This week, your hosts go over Marc's best tips on what you can do to grow your YouTube channel, and get yourself into what is possibly the biggest player in the fitness industry. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Growing your audience on YouTube - Content to consider producing - Strategies you can use to benefit your channel and other platforms Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marc...
Apr 08, 2015•27 min
A very hot topic! What role will your genetics play in terms of sculpting your ultimate physique? Tune in this week and hear what your hosts have to say! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - The role your genetics will play in your shape - What defines a "great physique" - Strategies to take when building your physique Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marc_fitt - Marc's Twitter: http:...
Apr 02, 2015•20 min
This week, your hosts answer a two-part question: what caused the first spike in Marc's image as a public figure, and a method you can use to get as shredded as possible before an important shoot. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - What piece of content most spiked Marc's presence on the Internet - Different methods and strategies to consider when you want to be a public figure - Performing water manipulation for a shoot Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our websit...
Mar 26, 2015•26 min
This week, a follower writes in on what to do when you know your macros, but still have trouble hitting them on a daily basis. Tune in and get Marc and Matt's best tips on how to succeed with your diet! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - How to best ensure that you hit your macros on a daily basis - Marc's diet tool that he created himself - Benefits of putting in extra effort into your diet Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - ...
Mar 18, 2015•14 min
This week, your hosts discuss the state of the fitness industry, and what you can do to set yourself apart when so many people are doing the same thing. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - The importance of uniqueness - Qualities to adopt - How to keep your identity while improving upon yourself Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marc_fitt - Marc's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_...
Mar 11, 2015•32 min
This week, we discuss the correlation that being active has on your overall mood, self-esteem and self-worth. One of our most powerful episodes yet! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - The effect physical activity has on your mood - Stories on how training has played a part in our self-worth - Becoming the person you want to become through physical activity Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagr...
Mar 05, 2015•30 min
We've had it ingrained in our heads since we all started training: if you want to put on some size, you gotta train heavy. Newsflash: that's not necessarily the only way! Tune in to this week's episode of Fitt Talk joined by Matt's brother Alex, and let's find out more on this new find! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - How to train for size without lifting heavy - Principles and proof behind this theory - Based on the study: “Bigger weights may not beget bigger muscles: evidence from acute musc...
Feb 26, 2015•29 min
We've covered the topic of cutting and bulking before, but sometimes it can be tough to know exactly how lean to get before proceeding with your next lean mass phase. And is there even such thing as too long or too short for either of these methods? Tune in and let's find out! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Fan question: based on given stats, should this individual keep cutting or start bulking? - Just how lean you should get before bulking - How long to spend in either phase Want your questi...
Feb 19, 2015•18 min
As real as it gets! Recorded from Marc's car, your hosts give a little PSA on what's been going on lately, and talk about what can happen when you take on too much, as well as the importance of taking time for yourself. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Recording from Marc's car - Updates on the house - Future projects and plans Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marc_fitt - Marc's T...
Feb 12, 2015•16 min
A common go-to product for people first hitting the gym and wanting to put on some mass, in a lot of cases the weight gainer isn't all it's cracked up to be. Tune in to this week's episode of Fitt Talk and learn why your hosts don't use them. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Why weight gainers aren't the best choice - Replacements you can use instead - A total look at protein: how much you need, supplements vs. food, and more! Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Ou...
Feb 05, 2015•29 min
We've been there! We know what it's like to want to live the fitness lifestyle, and have a more than tight budget. Tune in to this week's episode and learn how you can still make gains even when your wallet might say otherwise. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - How to live a fitness lifestyle with limited funds - What gyms to choose - How to shop at grocery stores - What supplements are the most necessary in a stack Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (h...
Jan 28, 2015•32 min
This week, your hosts tackle a very popular question: how well can do you as a personal trainer? Tune in to hear what the money is like, how safe of a job it really is, and how long you'll be able to do it for. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - What it's like being a personal trainer - Job security - How long you can be in the profession - Online training vs. one-on-one sessions Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Insta...
Jan 21, 2015•38 min
A brand new interview for you! This week Matt and Marc sit down with the one and only Furious Pete! Tune in for an exclusive and extensive interview with the fellow Canadian fitness buff. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Interview with Furious Pete - His approach to training, nutrition and supplementation - How he became associated with Bodybuilding.com - His story on battling and conquering anorexia and cancer - Advice for those looking to get into business and entrepreneurship Want your quest...
Jan 14, 2015•59 min
The first episode of 2015! This week we handle a question directed at how to eat for your a particular goal, as well as clearing up what makes an athlete "natural" or not. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - New equipment for better sound! - A new feature for more interaction with you guys! - Clearing up on what constitutes a "natural" athlete - Eating and training for your goal - Tons of resources that can help you reach your goal faster Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us thro...
Jan 07, 2015•30 min
The last episode of Fitt Talk for 2014! Tune in for a look back on this past year and see what your hosts are most proud of. You'll also get what their new goals are for the coming new year. And don't forget to tell us what you want to accomplish in 2015 too! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - A look back on 2014 - What Matt and Marc are most proud of over the year - 3 things that Matt and Marc want to accomplish in 2015 Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our websit...
Dec 31, 2014•43 min
It's never easy to take time for yourself, especially if you live a very fast-paced, busy lifestyle (like the increasing majority do). But you should! Taking some solid time just for you will help to charge your batteries and have you coming back to life with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. Tune in to this week's Fitt Talk for some tips on how to do just that! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Why you should take time for yourself - Matt and Marc's personal favourite ways to rechar...
Dec 25, 2014•39 min
We're only human. So, we get why it can be tough sometimes to stick to your diet all the time. Sometimes it seems like a craving may never go away. But you really don't want to undo an entire day, or even week's worth of clean eating for one moment. Tune into this week's episode of Fitt Talk and get 5 awesome tips you can use to control those cravings and stick to your diet for awesome results! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - 5 tips to manage your cravings - How to follow your diet and get the...
Dec 18, 2014•33 min
Your back can really make or break your physique, and some people really struggle to bring it up to where they want it. Tune in to this week's episode of Fitt Talk to get all you need to know to sculpt your back the way you want it! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - How to further develop your back (tips on form, techniques, and principles) - What to focus on to hit the lats, upper and mid-back Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com...
Dec 11, 2014•20 min
A brand new interview for you all! This week Matt and Marc chat with Julien Haroun! Enjoy this exclusive interview with the founder of FittAddict. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - An exclusive interview with Julien Haroun - His approach to training, nutrition and supplementation - How he became associated with Beyond Yourself - Advice for those looking to get into business and entrepreneurship Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com...
Dec 03, 2014•34 min
BOOMBabY! Matt and Marc are here interviewing Lex Griffin! Tune in for this extensive interview with the GymShark athlete. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - An extensive interview with Lex Griffin - His approach to training, nutrition and supplementation - How he became associated with GymShark - Advice for those looking to get into business and entrepreneurship Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www....
Nov 27, 2014•57 min
Is there a correlation between your chosen sport and your personality? Some studies seem to think so. Tune in to this episode of Fitt Talk and hear if fitness has its parallels with Matt and Marc's personalities! And if you've found that yours does or doesn't match up with these studies, send the guys a Tweet and let them know! Studies: Personality in High-Risk Sports Athletes, Connection Between Personality Type and Sports, The Relationship Between Athletic Identity and Career Decisions in Athl...
Nov 20, 2014•28 min
The giant set — one of the many techniques you can use in your workouts. But like so much else, are they worth doing? Will they accelerate your growth, or hinder it? Tune in to this episode of Fitt Talk and hear what Matt and Marc have to say! Edit: Turns out Marc was right! You can tune in to "Never Stop Progressing" for even more information on intensity techniques. :) http://bit.ly/1xuAF1b How to change up your training: http://bit.ly/1BcWUOk Items Mentioned In This Podcast - The giant set — ...
Nov 13, 2014•34 min
Fear: it can make you, or break you. It's an inevitability in life, and it's up to us to be able to take the reigns and decide if we'll be controlled by it or not. Of course, you have to be willing to recognize it first. Tune in to this episode of Fitt Talk to hear Marc and Matt discuss their greatest fears, and how they continue to achieve! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - The definition of fear - How to identify it - Marc and Matt's biggest fears - Tips to cope with your fears Want your quest...
Nov 06, 2014•56 min
What every guy wants — awesome biceps! But doing a couple of curls isn't going to help sculpt the arms you want. Tune in to this week's episode of Fitt Talk and listen to Marc and Matt dish on their best tips and techniques to get some awesome guns! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - How to further develop your biceps (tips on form, techniques, and principles) Want your question answered on the show? Send it to us through: - Our website (http://www.fitttalk.com) - Marc’s Instagram: http://www.ins...
Oct 30, 2014•24 min
