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noobs LIFT

A Skinny Guys Workout podcast where we lift heavy things and put them down. Whether you're new to the gym or you're a frequent visitor, this podcast is for you. Join us as we walk through our experiences, give exercise tips, and encourage. We want to inspire you to keep pressing and keep going.
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Episodes

Ep. 111 - Keep Going

If you've just found noobs LIFT, you're in luck. In episode 111, we're bringing you a Road Map of all the episodes you need to listen if you're starting out at the gym. And for our faithful fans - noob LIFTERS who stuck around - we're reminiscing on how the show has grown since day one. Join us as we keep pressing, and keep going.

Sep 27, 20211 hr 19 min

Ep. 110 - Keep Pressing

What holds you back? How can you fight it? Today we're covering the basics of how you keep pressing. SHOW NOTES: Elevate Fitness - 10 Things Holding You Back LaunchBox - What's Holding You Back? The 5 Most Common Fears That Are Keeping You From Success SPONSOR LINK(S): www.DanielleHamlin.com...

Sep 21, 202157 min

Ep. 109 - APO

What is APO you ask? We're glad you asked. We talk a lot about APPROPRIATE PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD and now it's time to do an entire episode about it. Today we're going to give you tips on how to increase what you're doing so you keep gaining. SHOW NOTES: Healthline - What is Progressive Overload Training? Men’s Health - Want to Lift Heavier? Follow These 5 Tips SHOW NOTES: Kelsey Wells - My Fitness Journey SPONSOR NOTE(S): TheCoachDavid.com (Click on the noobs LIFT logo for a special offer!)...

Sep 13, 20211 hr 4 min

Ep. 108 - A noobs Workout Guide

So what workout setup/plan is right for you? How should you sort out your muscle groups into different days? What should your "split" be? Today we talk about organizing your workout plan in a way that gets YOU the most GAINZ. SHOW NOTES: Fall Guys Anatomy Wyatt - Call of Duty: Warzone TNation - Tip: Pros and Cons of the Bro-Split Generation Iron - The Pros and Concs of the Push, Pull, Legs Training Split GymGeek.com - The Only 3 Day A Week Full-Body Workout Routine You Will Ever Need TigerFitnes...

Sep 06, 202153 min

Ep. 107 - Vocab Gainz

Today we're covering the different categories of fitness, how to fit them into your goals, and how to make your workout plan work for you. Lot's of vocabulary, definitions, and research today. SHOW NOTES: Victorem - 4 Different Types of Workouts Healthline - Time Under Tension Men’s Journal - When Should I use Supersets, Straight Sets? Better Health Australia - Pilates and Yoga SPONSOR NOTE(S): TheCoachDavid.com (Click on the noobs LIFT logo for a special offer!)...

Aug 31, 202147 min

All-Star Series - Shawn Richardson

Today we're interviewing former ninja warrior and owner of BAMF Hammer Shawn Richardson. We're talking about when to pivot and how to pivot to something new. Shawn Richardson on Instagram BAMFHammer.com SHOW NOTES: Triphasic Training by Ben Peterson Gym Boss App...

Aug 24, 20212 hr 4 min

All-Star Series - Danielle Hamlin

Today we're talking about giving up. When you should, and when you shouldn't. And we're also covering how to fight the urge to give up when it strikes. DanielleHamlin.com

Aug 17, 202146 min

All-Star Series - Kyle + Sam

Hey now - we're the All-Stars. Today we're talking about self-doubt and fear. Why is self-doubt so debilitating and how do you fight it? SHOW NOTES: Psychology Today - Do You Expect Too Much From Yourself? Inc. - 52 Simple Ways to Be Your Best Every Week So Good and Tasty (Video)...

Aug 09, 202155 min

All-Star Series - David Elliot

One last time we're having The Coach David joins us. Today he's joining us to talk about identity - who you are and who you want to be define how you LIFT. Where To Find David: David Elliott on Instagram TheCoachDavid.com

Aug 02, 202159 min

All-Star Series - Jonathan Ludwikowski

Today we're bringing back a fan favorite to talk about being a normal guy with abnormal gains. How can you get gains without any certification or fancy degree? Vonkowski's Oddities on Instagram Vonkowski's Oddities on Twitch.TV

Jul 27, 20211 hr 6 min

Ep. 101 - Zeroing Your Scope

Today we're talking about how to focus on what matters in your workout plan. Today is all about honing your sights on the end goal and how to achieve it. What kind of check points can you set along the way that will set you up for success? SPONSOR LINK(S): www.DanielleHamlin.com

Jul 19, 202140 min

Ep. 99 - CATALYST

Today we introduce the Catalyst Chapter! We have a big announcement on this episode - you don't want to miss it! SHOW NOTES: Kelsey Wells - My Fitness Journey SPONSOR NOTE(S): TheCoachDavid.com (Click on the noobs LIFT logo for a special offer!)

Jul 05, 202148 min

Challenge Recap - Army

Today we're talking about our challenge of completing an entrance exam for a service group every quarter. This chapter, our challenge was the Army entrance exam.

Jun 28, 202116 min

FOCUS - Chapter Wrap-Up

Due to some technical difficulties (namely a mixer losing our files and having to record this episode twice) we are releasing this episode 5 days late. THANK YOU for your patience. Today we're wrapping up the FOCUS Chapter. Reviewing all the episodes, how they impacted us, and how they can help YOU!

Jun 26, 202143 min

Ep. 96 - You vs. You (w/ Patrick Dunlap)

We are joined by Rival Fit founder Patrick Dunlap to talk about why every fitness/weight loss/muscle gain goal is about you defeating your past self. It's all about you vs. you. Patrick Dunlap on Instagram www.rival-fit.com/

Jun 15, 20211 hr 4 min

Ep. 95 - Yoga (w/ Katie Browne)

Today, we have a special guest joining us to talk about yoga. Katie is a yoga instructor with 25 years of yoga practice experience and 16 years of teaching experience. We're covering yoga and all the benefits it offers you as a lifter. Connect with Katie

Jun 07, 202153 min

Ep. 94 - Food Fuddles

Let's talk about food and diets. But more importantly, today we're covering why it's so hard to stick to them and how you can stick to your diet no matter what. SHOW NOTES: WebMD - What to Do When You Want to Give Up on Your Diet Shape.com - The Real Reason Breaking Bad Habits is SO Hard SPONSOR NOTE(S): TheCoachDavid.com (Click on the noobs LIFT logo for a special offer!)...

Jun 01, 202154 min

WARRIOR WAY Series - The End

Today we're wrapping up our WARRIOR WAY Series with a nice little bow. We're excited to talk about what we've learned and what you can learn from all of the warriors we've discussed.

May 25, 202147 min

WARRIOR WAY Series - Navy Seals (w/ Moonpie Leslie)

Today we're covering Navy Seals - how they train, how they live, how they work, and how they become the best of the best. SHOW NOTES: Military.com - Navy SEAL Training Day In The Life of a Navy SEAL Officer - Armando Nava, Jr (Video) Huffpost - A Typical Day in the Life of a US Navy SEAL Navy Seals.com - Hell Week SPONSOR LINK(S): www.DanielleHamlin.com...

May 18, 20211 hr 12 min

WARRIOR WAY Series - Spartans

Today we continue the WARRIOR WAY Series - talking about how you can train like a Spartan. SHOW NOTES: History.com - 8 Reasons It Wasn't Easy Being Spartan The Comic Vault - How to Train Like a Spartan Warrior in Lockdown History.com - How Ancient Sparta's Harsh Military System Trained Boys Into Fierce Warriors Old School Labs - Best Spartan Warrior Program SPONSOR NOTE(S): TheCoachDavid.com (Click on the noobs LIFT logo for a special offer!)...

May 10, 202157 min

WARRIOR WAY Series - Roman Legionaries

Today we're kicking off our second series of the year - it's all about warriors of the past and how you can train like them. Today we're talking about the Roman Legion. SHOW NOTES: Huckberry - Warrior Workout: The Roman Legion BBC - What Was Life Like In the Roman Army? We Are The Mighty - This was the average day for an ancient Roman soldier HistoryHit - 3 Important Roman Military Tactics SPONSOR LINK(S): www.DanielleHamlin.com...

May 04, 202150 min

Ep. 89 - Form Focus (w/ David Elliott)

Today we're bringing back crowd favorite - gym manager, certified trainer, certified nutritionist, and army veteran David Elliott joins us to talk about form and the value of focusing on it. SHOW NOTES: YouAreUnltd - Understanding the Mind-Muscle Connection and Making It Work For You Evidence-Based Personal Training - Attentional Focus for Maximizing Muscle Development: The Mind-Muscle Connection Where To Find David: David Elliott on Instagram TheCoachDavid.com...

Apr 27, 20211 hr 14 min

Ep. 88 - Playtime

What do you do in between sets? What do you do when you're taking a water break between sprints or maybe during your HIIT workout? Do you focus on preparing for the next set or do you scroll through your Instagram? Today we're talking about rest times, what makes them effective and how to make them worthwhile. SHOW NOTES: ATHLEAN-X - Do This Between Every Set for More Muscle Growth! Jeremy Ethier - Short vs Long Rest Periods for Muscle Growth Built With Science - How Long to Rest Between Sets to...

Apr 19, 202150 min

Ep. 87 - Mental Fortitude

Why do we want to give up before our workout is done? How do you know when you've given 100%? What is the science behind your brain conserving energy and telling your muscles to stop before you've given it your all? Today we answer all those questions and give you tips on strengthening your mental fortitude. SHOW NOTES: Akira The Don - The Path (Jocko Willink) Shape.com - Science-Backed Ways to Push Through Workout Fatigue SPONSOR NOTE(S): RenewedWeightLoss.com (Click on the noobs LIFT logo for ...

Apr 12, 202153 min

Ep. 86 - Focus

Focus is valuable in many areas of your life - especially fitness. How focused are you at the gym and in the rest of your day? Today we dig into the how and why of focus. SHOW NOTES: How To Beast - 10 Hacks to Enhance Focus and Intensity in the Gym James Clear - Focus SPONSOR LINK(S): www.DanielleHamlin.com...

Apr 05, 202151 min

Challenge Recap - Police

Today we're reviewing our first quarter challenge - the Police Academy Graduation Qualifier. We're talking about how it went -- the challenges and the successes -- and whether we survived or not. Check out the test here.

Mar 30, 202129 min

RECALIBRATE - Chapter Wrap-Up

As we wrap up Q1 for noobs LIFT's 2021, we want to give you an overview of all of the episodes we did this quarter and maybe introduce you to a topic you didn't get the chance to hear. Join us as we remember all the fun moments of the RECALIBRATE Chapter.

Mar 23, 202150 min

Ep. 83 - Be Agile

Today we are covering the AGILE model of approaching problems and how you can use it in your fitness. This is an episode about assessing, reassessing, recalibrating, and attacking problems from different perspectives is sometimes a great way to approach your gym journey. SHOW NOTES: SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT

Mar 16, 202156 min

Trainerino Family - Hammer Time (w/ Shawn Richardson)

Today we're wrapping up the Trainerino Family series with former ninja warrior and founder of BAMF Hammer Shawn Richardson. Shawn brought a lot of wisdom to the table today - but even more than that, he's here to offer you the opportunity to test the skills you've learned throughout the series and evaluate for yourself whether he's an expert you should listen to. SHOW NOTES: BAMFHammer.com Shawn's Instagram...

Mar 09, 20211 hr 33 min
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