Robert Linkul is the industry leading authority on training older adults. In this episode Robert shares: -What sarcopenia is and why everyone should be proactive about it -How we can reduce the risk of falling -How we can reduce the risk of a serious fracture injury if we do fall -How to improve muscle, motor skills, and bone density as we age through training -Why power and explosive training matters for older adults(and everyone) and how to approach it in a safe and effective way -The importan...
Mar 20, 2025•55 min
Josh Hillis is the zen master of eating skills and returns to the podcast to share thoughts and wisdom on: -Why it’s risky to blindly trust our hunger signals -Why pausing for 10 minutes before acting on hunger is the most powerful tool you have -Learning to distinguish between physical and psychological hunger -Understanding emotional eating -Why Josh teaches “values based eating” -Getting a handle on stress eating -How food can mask discomfort -And much more Follow Josh Hillis on instagram at:...
Mar 18, 2025•48 min
Dr Sam Spinelli joins me for a discussion about rehab, pain, injuries, and how training puts you in a better position to mitigate injury risk and recover faster from injury. Sam shares: -Strategies to manage injury risk. -Strategies to better recover from injury. -Why he doesn’t think most people need MRI’s or other imaging for many injuries. -What is load management and why it's the most important thing to focus on with injury risk and recovery. -Why posture isn’t a major causal issue for pain....
Mar 13, 2025•54 min
Taylor Ryan is a Sports Dietitian(The Australian spelling - don’t @ me) and expert in helping high level and everyday athletes fuel for performance. Taylor shares her wisdom on: -How to navigate the challenge and tradeoffs of performance and aesthetic goals. -How prioritizing “leanness” can hurt athletic performance. -The problems with popular fad diets as foundations for athletic performance. -Strategy for optimal fuelling for athletics. -Plus a lot more nuance to nutrition to feel better I you...
Mar 11, 2025•55 min
Mark Fisher is a dear friend and one of the kindest humans anyone could have the great fortune of knowing. Mark joins me to discuss: -What is “unconditional positive regard” and how choosing this outlook reduces your stress and leaves you happier -How Mark sees life as a series of seasons you evolve through -A lot of positive, basic, actionable mindsets and tactics to set yourself up for success in your fitness journey. -Plus much more. Follow Mark on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mark...
Mar 06, 2025•45 min
Adam Meakins is a physical therapist on a mission to upgrade the rehab industry by separating overhyped and sometimes outright dangerous practices from the things that work to help people return to their lives and favourite activities. In this episode, Adam: Picks apart a lot of the “silly bullshit” physical therapists practice. Explains why there isn’t as much of a relationships between form and injury risk as we’ve traditionally believed. Explains the limitations, myths, and appropriate use of...
Mar 04, 2025•55 min
Brianna Battles is the industry leading authority on postpartum athleticism. Brianna guests to share: -Why “athleticism doesn’t end when motherhood begins” -Why going through pregnancy doesn’t automatically qualify fitness influencers to become coaches or educators on postpartum training -Breaking rigid identities around training and allowing for an evolution of how training works across different seasons of life -The importance of maintaining bone mineral density -Thoughts on fuelling for perfo...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Lucas Hardie aka RangeofStrength has fascinating media and training resources. Lucas shares his knowledge and experience with an unconventional approach to resistance training that merges strength and flexibility. In this episode Lucas talks about: -Why we should expand our training and our body to exercises and positions outside the traditional array of common gym exercises. -The relationship between strength and flexibility, how they’re not in direct opposition. -Misconceptions about flexibili...
Feb 25, 2025•47 min
01:18 Joe's Training Evolution for Longevity 04:41 Key Training Principles for Longevity 07:33 Modified Workout Structure 15:23 Training with Triple H: A Case Study 28:03 Balancing Fitness Goals with Family Life 29:42 The Dark Side of Staying Lean Year-Round 30:54 Frustrations with the Fitness Industry 37:16 The Importance of Tracking Nutrition 46:54 Realistic Expectations and Media Influence 49:22 Resources and Final Thoughts I’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new epis...
Feb 20, 2025•54 min
Dean Shares: - Upcoming book 'Rock Solid Resilience.' available here: https://a.co/d/fKef8Wm - This episode covered topics such as injury management - Importance of consistency in training despite injuries - Practical strategies for reducing injury risk - Psychological aspects of training - Effectiveness of foam rolling - Insight into how different stress loads affect training outcomes 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:16 Dean Somerset's Background and Influence 01:32 Training Through Injuries 0...
Feb 18, 2025•45 min
Susan Niebergall represents something rare in the fitness industry - a fitness authority over the age of 60. Susan dives into the importance of resistance training to build strength and muscle as we get older. Susan shares: -How her own dedication to muscle and strength let to a better outcome and faster recovery from her hip replacement surgery. -The importance of strength and muscle to reduce risk of fall injuries, and reduce risk of a catastrophic outcome in case of a fall. -Why you need to l...
Feb 13, 2025•48 min
Mike Doehla, the founder of wildly successful nutrition coaching company Stronger U, joins to talk about: Follow Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikedoehla?igsh=MTZnaTZpZ2JiZ2FpYg== -What’s wrong with branded/named diets -Disrupting On/Off mode thinking and getting people back on track faster -Why community support matters and how to combat sabotage -How to successfully manage planning and meal preparation -And a whole lot more everyday nutrition philosophy and tactics 00:37 The Problem wi...
Feb 11, 2025•49 min
Legendary PhD of Sport Physiology and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization Dr Mike Israetel joins the podcast to talk about how A.I. promises to enhance our everyday fitness and health lifestyle and health outcome. Dr Mike talks about: -How coaching will be affected by A.I. -How likely we’ll see an I Robot scenario (Will Smith movie). -What will humans do with their extra time if robots take care of daily household tasks? -Why we’ve seen a rise in Mike Mentzer style low volume training ideolo...
Feb 06, 2025•47 min
In an effort to bring on great guests to go beyond the narrow realm of fitness and nutrition, Dr Joe Zundell (PhD in Cancer Biology) joins me to talk about: -How strength training reduces cancer risk -How maintaining muscle and bone helps survive cancer treatment -Why the cancer cure suppression conspiracy theory is silly logic -What lifestyle behaviours contribute the greatest risk of developing cancer -The relationship between cancer and obesity -Why there’s no one dietary ideology that helps ...
Feb 04, 2025•59 min
Mobility expert Tom Morrison joins to share wisdom from years of managing his own injuries and coaching others. Tom talks about: -How Tom avoided movement restrictions or pain despite probably having broken his neck -What the everyday person with a busy life can do with limited time to improve mobility? -How strength is the foundation of mobility -The difference between active and passive range of motion -Why being “degenerative” isn’t necessarily something you should be worried about -Why medic...
Jan 30, 2025•51 min
Jordan Syatt joins me to discuss: -How his fitness routine has changed since becoming a parent -How he prioritizes and finds time for fitness -How his fitness goals have evolved over time -Why Jordan has been working on doing Jean Claude Van Damme splits -Jordan’s mobility routine -What are “Movement Snacks” -Choosing workout timing -If Jordan misses the grind of his career before his family life And much more 00:15 A Warm Welcome to Jordan Syatt 00:38 Balancing Fitness and Fatherhood 00:52 Flex...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min
00:52 Debunking the Carbs and Diabetes Myth 02:49 Understanding Insulin Resistance 06:01 The Role of Resistance Training 09:26 Obesity and Health Risks 14:25 High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Other Sugars 22:27 The Truth About Fruit and Fructose 26:46 Fruit Juice vs. Whole Fruit: Blood Sugar Impact 27:33 Personal Preferences: Fruit Juice vs. Soda 28:27 Glucose Monitors: Are They Worth It? 30:45 Understanding Inflammation: Acute vs. Chronic 34:26 Omega 3 vs. Omega 6: What You Need to Know 43:51 Dietar...
Jan 23, 2025•52 min
Dr Christle Guevarra returns with the every day person’s guide to Ozempic and GLP-1 agonist medications Follow Christle: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christle?igsh=Yml3dnhreTk2d28w Christle explains: -Why resistance training matters when using Ozempic -Does Ozempic really cause bone and muscle loss, over and above what we would see from dieting and calorie restriction? -What’s going on with “Food Noise”? -Are any of the criticisms of Ozempic and similar medications valid? -Is there any merit to ...
Jan 21, 2025•51 min
00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:15 Catching Up with Don Saladino 01:12 Celebrity Training Insights 01:43 Balancing Family and Career 02:35 Training Philosophy and Approach 03:33 Challenges of Training Actors 07:37 Misconceptions About Celebrity Life 15:05 Grit and Determination 28:15 The Importance of Accountability in Parenting 29:38 Balancing Fitness and Family Life 31:38 The Discipline of Consistent Training 33:18 Reflections on Brian Johnson's Lifestyle 36:25 Helping Clients Overcome Self-...
Jan 16, 2025•51 min
Jonathan Goodman joins to talk about his brand new book The Obvious Choice, out now. We talk about: -Why Jonathan chose to write this book? -Why this book is a pivot into a more mainstream audience? -The 4 stages of content creation -How stories and narratives affect your decisions And more Follow Jonathan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/itscoachgoodman?igsh=MTI0ejliOGRuOWN4OA== This episode talks about business, career, and life lessons that can help anyone, more than just the fitness professi...
Jan 14, 2025•44 min
00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:15 Guest Introduction: Dr. Brandon Parker 01:09 Movement Optimism and Strength Training Safety 02:33 Rounding Your Back: The Nuances 06:34 The Importance of Resistance Training 09:36 Exercise Form and Injury Risk 16:44 Load Management and Recovery 23:29 Stability in Training: Machines vs. Free Weights 26:19 Training Modifications and Warm-Up Techniques 27:07 Exploring Exercise Variations 28:01 Addressing Lower Back Pain 30:06 Fear of Pain and Injury in Fitness C...
Jan 09, 2025•55 min
Dr. Allan Bacon is in the house to give a masterclass in supplements, including: -The supplements that have a lot of evidence to support -Why everyone should take creatine especially older women. -Can you combine caffeine and creatine? -Details on beta-alanine, pump supplements, vitamin D, fish oils, magnesium and more. -Is there any benefit to using BCAA’s/EAA’s? -What are anti-nutrients and why do shady fitness influencers fear monger about them? -And much more. Enjoy this separation of hype f...
Jan 07, 2025•53 min
Luka Hocevar returns with his usual big energy to share wisdom on: -The importance of training and maintaining speed, power, and explosiveness as we get older. -Building resilience against fall injuries. -How to structure training programs for athletic qualities . -How strength training reduces risk and slows the progression of neurodegenerative disease like Parkinson’s. -The importance of developing movement and muscle reserves as we age. -And much more. Enjoy this deep dive into where Luka’s l...
Jan 02, 2025•45 min
Brad Jensen, The Sober Bodybuilder joins me to share his story of a history of addiction and homelessness and how fitness was a linchpin in his recovery and sustained sobriety. Learn: -Can fitness addiction be taken too far? -Why the people you surround yourself with matter A LOT. -Why more people are drinking less or giving up alcohol completely. -Why identity is an important part of change and success. -First steps to get help or try to help someone in your world who’s battling addiction. And ...
Dec 31, 2024•49 min
Ali Gilbert, The Queen of Men’s Health joins to share wisdom about men’s declining testosterone levels. Learn: -Why men’s testosterone is declining -It this as serious as media headlines make it appear? -What “environmental toxins” are creating problems -How to reduce your exposure to plastics -Is hormone replacement therapy steroids? -What are the tradeoff’s for a woman to walk around with a 6-pack? And More Follow Ali on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealigilbert?igsh=MWZ6c3E2eHptZ2c5c...
Dec 27, 2024•48 min
Rachel Henley has cracked the code on creating evidence based and practical training content and scaling a massive audience. We talk about: -Dealing with unwelcome comments from loved ones, shame triggers, and having tough conversations around this -The “silly shit” Rachel used to do before finding evidence based fitness and nutrition -Dealing with comments and beliefs about “ideal bodies” -Our mission to focus on getting more everyday people into the gym and access to fitness instead of arguing...
Dec 27, 2024•48 min
Dr. Alyssa Olenick joins to give a masterclass in: -Zone 2 cardio including practical strategies -Vo2 max and how to improve -What is hybrid training? -Navigating hyper-mobility -Strategies to get more cardio in And much more Here’s Alyssa’s Zone Calculator for free: https://doc-lyss-fitness.myflodesk.com/zones-calculator Follow Alyssa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness?igsh=MXNtN3VmbmU0Yzd3NQ== This episode is among the earliest in a significant shift in discussion topics and theme...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Jack Hallows joins to share his charismatic style of evidence based training communication. We talk about: -Are science based lifters and old school bodybuilders really that far apart in training ideology? -What are the big rocks of evidence based training? -How to approach training to failure? -Are machines as good as free weights for muscle growth? Each topic tackles the practical nuance that will help you get more out of your training. This episode is among the earliest in a significant shift...
Dec 27, 2024•50 min
Dr Joseph Munoz joins to distinguish between how some nutrition misinformation is harmful while others are just incorrect. We talk about: -Debunking the carb - insulin hypothesis -Does protein timing matter that much? -Creating change through identity shift -Is there any merit within the “Make America Healthy Again”? (without getting political) -What really moves the needle for your nutrition? And much more Please follow Joey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.joeymunoz?igsh=MTJuaHlsMTdhd2ZtNg=...
Dec 27, 2024•48 min
Jennifer Van Barneveld returns with stories of her humble beginnings before building a successful business and running one of the few remaining in print fitness publications. Jennifer highlights how she went all in with no plan B, her mindset that led to growth and success, and how she found important people to build with. Jennifer will also be appearing as a speaker at my event, The Evolve Strength - Business and Coaching Conference, Sept 13-14, message me for more details....
Aug 06, 2024•35 min
