The Biggest Lie in Fitness: Eat Less & Move More
Unpacking simple statements on training, fitness, and mindset Sponsor: LMNT www.drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly
Jun 26, 2025•38 min
Look Good Move Well
Fresh ideas for your training, nutrition, and lifestyle to immediately put to use. Hosted by Marcus Filly, the founder and CEO of Functional Bodybuilding, and CMO Satya Khan. We’ll be talking about avoiding burnout, keeping your passion alive for training, and fueling your body and mind so you can look good, move well now and for years to come.
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High Performance Foods
Not all calories are created equal. Here’s how to get the most nutrients with the fewest amount of calories. Swap a few high performance foods in place of your most common go-to meals, and watch the wins stack up. Sponsored by TPL: https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcus7 Code: MARCUS for 10% off High Performance Foods: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/high-performance-foods/...
Jun 20, 2025•41 min
True Story: 12 Week Fat Loss Case Study
Don’t take our word for it. Hear the insights that our client Jeremy learned on a 12 week fat loss journey.
Jun 13, 2025•34 min
I Don’t Want What Worked Before
So many people we talked to are trying to get their fitness back - but doing what worked before feels way too hard. It’s not always easy, but let’s get you back on top, this time in a much more sustainable way.
Jun 06, 2025•33 min
Why I’m Done With Bulking - And What’s Next
A recap of Marcus’s quest to add muscle at 40 - and what comes next for fitness.
May 30, 2025•29 min
Why Carbs Don’t Make You Fat
Why we blow up after eating carbs, how carbs fuel intensity, and why carbs are not the culprit for those trying to lose weight. If you’re confused about carbs, this episode will clear things up.
May 23, 2025•35 min
Big Squat - Better Golf (And Everything Else You Love)
Would a better golf game get you into the gym? Connect your passion to your strength routine and have way more fun on the fairway. Sponsor: https://drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly
May 16, 2025•33 min
Nutrition Rapid-Fire
Fasting, setting up your fridge to be ready for anything, and more - we’re covering all the nutrition questions! Join Persist Platinum! https://functional-bodybuilding.com/pages/persist
May 09, 2025•32 min
Training Rapid-Fire
Hot takes on training questions, both serious and silly. From optimal splits to underrated movements, and more. Join Persist! https://functional-bodybuilding.com/pages/persist
May 02, 2025•35 min
What Happens After Maintenance Mode
So many people want to lose weight or reach a fitness goal - but don’t think about how to keep it. Instead of yo-yo diets and sliding right back to where you started, see how far you can continue to grow - both in and out of the gym. Sponsor: LMNT DrinkLMNT.com/MarcusFill
Apr 25, 2025•33 min
Drugs, Bro Science, and Coaching Winners - With Ziad Mansour
Coaches need coaches - and Marcus is no exception. Ziad Mansour, aka Coach Z, joined us at FBB HQ to share how his difficult upbringing led him to a rising career in bodybuilding and fitness.
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Simple Business Lessons That Apply to Fitness Too
The longer we’re in business, the more we learn how simple takeaways help us grow - and the same goes for fitness. And often, the same lessons apply to both. Try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program at https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
Apr 11, 2025•37 min
Getting Eyes On Your Movement
Even experts have things to learn - even about movements you’ve done thousands of times. Subtle changes can help you push more weight, stay out of pain, and make training feel so much better. Are you missing out on this training unlock?
Apr 04, 2025•39 min
Following the Plan - And Still Gaining Weight
It’s entirely possible to do everything “right” with fitness and nutrition and still see the scale move in the direction you don’t want. But is it really even a problem? What to look for in your data - AND what will get you to trust it. Persist Platinum Coaching: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/pages/coaching
Mar 28, 2025•35 min
Is 1100 Calories Too Low?
Fat loss is widely misunderstood - especially when you see a snapshot of someone’s diet without any of the context. Clear up the confusion around low calorie diets with today’s case study and data-driven approach. Sponsor: Transparent Labs Visit https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcus7 to stock up on everything you need.
Mar 21, 2025•40 min
Training Intensity Unlocks
Learning how to train well is a lifelong pursuit - and no matter how much experience you have, there’s always a new level to reach. Listen and learn how capable you really are, and how this mindset carries over to other areas of life. Sponsor: LMNT DrinkLMNT.com/MarcusFilly
Mar 14, 2025•37 min
Soggy Salads Suck. How to Meal Prep to Win
Step into the kitchen and take control of your nutrition - without getting caught flat-footed. Persist Platinum Coaching: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/coaching
Mar 07, 2025•43 min
What’s It Like to Get Coaching?
Putting your fitness in someone else’s hands can be a scary prospect. You might fear failure, or the commitment involved, or even what happens if it works. Today we dig into the mental and emotional journey of what it’s like to coach and be coached. Persist Platinum Coaching: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/coaching
Feb 28, 2025•30 min
Micro Goals Vs. Major Changes
Real talk about weight loss or big muscle gains: meaningful, visual changes take a lot of time and effort. If you’re clinging to daily ups and downs, this message might be just what you need to hear. Persist Platinum Coaching: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/coaching
Feb 21, 2025•35 min
Bulking 2.0: Build Your Metabolic Fire
Bottomless buffets and unwanted extra fat is an outdated way to put on muscle mass. Learn how to make eye-popping gains you’ll love - and have the best workouts of your life. https://functional-bodybuilding.com/pages/persist
Feb 13, 2025•43 min
Double Testosterone and a Different Life
How Marcus doubled his testosterone - and broke mental barriers he’s been carrying for years.
Feb 07, 2025•38 min
Building Food Tracking Skills
Food tracking done right gets incredible results - but most people give up too soon. Learn three common pitfalls and how to get past them to take control of your nutrition.
Jan 30, 2025•41 min
Filming yourself in the gym
Go ahead and bust out the camera. Here’s why filming yourself makes a massive difference in your fitness gains - and how to take it to the next level. https://functional-bodybuilding.com/coaching
Jan 24, 2025•35 min
When the Scale Plays Tricks
When your goal is building muscle, the scale going up is a good thing. So why does it feel so bad? Break through this mental block on your way to better body composition. https://functional-bodybuilding.com/coaching
Jan 20, 2025•33 min
The Holiday Slide
If your fitness took a backseat during the holidays, you’re certainly not alone. Here’s how to get your groove back - and the power of building great fundamentals. SPONSOR: LMNT - https://drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly
Jan 10, 2025•37 min
Perimenopause & Ailments In General
Answering your questions about training with perimenopause, and how resistance training is a must have for anyone’s health. The harder part is how to keep going when factors like your body and readiness for training feel out of your control.
Jan 03, 2025•39 min
Secrets to Leveling Up
Many people work with me as a coach because they want to make a big change. But some just want to see what they’re made of. Today we discuss a case study of a client who wants to reach his full potential, and what that looks like in training, nutrition, and beyond. New Persist Cycle Starts Soon! https://functional-bodybuilding.com/pages/persist
Dec 27, 2024•39 min
Pack On Muscle Past Your Peak
The newbie gains are long gone - but does that mean you’re done building muscle? Not necessarily - even in your 40’s and up. Let’s dig into what it takes, especially for un-enhanced athletes.
Dec 20, 2024•38 min
Becoming Well After Setbacks With Michael Chernow
After injuries, illness, and setbacks, we’re often focused on regaining our physical strength. But today’s guest, Michael Chernow, brings in a valuable missing piece: emotional and mental well being in the journey back to fitness and health. Follow Marcus https://www.instagram.com/marcusfilly/
Dec 06, 2024•50 min
From Addiction to Unstoppable Momentum - With Michael Chernow
How do you turn your life around from the lowest lows of addiction to one beyond your wildest dreams? Today’s guest, Michael Chernow, shares the power of small habits to build unstoppable momentum.
Nov 27, 2024•41 min
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