If you're trying to gain muscle, you've probably heard about heavy lifting days and the benefits of lifting heavy weights. Today we're talking about why you should do heavy days, when you should do them, and how to keep yourself safe while doing them. To our female listeners - don't worry, we didn't forget you. There are benefits for everyone in lifting heavy weights. So don't miss Heavyweights if you want ideas on keeping this workout thing going! SHOW NOTES: Healthline - 7 Reasons Why I LIft H...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Today we're talking about goals vs. resolutions. Why you need tangible goals and how New Year's Resolutions should be just the beginning of what you're capable of. Happy Season 2 from Sam and Kyle! SHOW NOTES: NEDA – Goals vs. Resolutions: what’s the difference SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT
Jan 06, 2020•56 min
Take a breath from your regular workout plan and shake things up from time to time. If you don't give your brain a chance to try new things, you might lose your drive. A body in motion will remain in motion. But make sure you keep that motion interesting. SHOW NOTES: Reddit.com - Is it wrong to go into the gym without a plan? Red Bull - Chaos Training: the best gym workout you've never heard of NerdFitness - How to Build Your Own Workout Routine: Plans, Schedules, and Exercises Muscle and Streng...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 8 min
The Holidays are happening! Let's talk about what we want for Christmas. Today we're covering the positives of rewarding yourself in small and big ways. We're also going through a list of products and services we recommend for anyone seriously or casually interested in exercise. SHOW NOTES: Patrick Dunlap on Instagram DailyBurn.com - 4 Scientifically Proven Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out Healthline - 16 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Lose Weight...
Dec 23, 2019•59 min
No such thing as working out too hard? Think again. Sometimes you can put too much weight on the bar as well as your schedule. Today we're talking about being smart and balanced in exercise and life. SHOW NOTES: Precor - 7 Signs to Tell If You're Overtraining Femina - 10 Scary Side Effects of Over Exercising Breaking Muscle - Repeat After Me: There Is No Such Thing as Overtraining Muscle Secrets - How to do a Clean and Press Exercise MUG GIVEAWAY: www.bit.ly/2019noobsLIFTmug SPONSOR LINK(S): www...
Dec 16, 2019•57 min
There are some serious mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of taking a hike/walking in nature. Today we're going off the beaten path with some facts about taking a step outside of the metropolis. SHOW NOTES: Florence Williams - The Nature Fix (Amazon) National Geographic - Call to the Wild WebMD - How Hiking is Good for Body and Mind MUG GIVEAWAY: www.bit.ly/2019noobsLIFTmug SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
Dec 09, 2019•58 min
Sure we’re skinny guys. That doesn’t mean cardio isn’t just as important as everything else we do. Today we’re talking about cardio: why you need it, how to tailor it to you, and fun ways to get it in if you don’t enjoy it. SHOW NOTES: PopSugar Fitness – The Fastest Ways to Melt Away Pounds Men’s Journal – What Is A Superset and Why Should I Do It? Bony to Beastly - The Skinny Guy’s Guide to Cardio (While Bulking) SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
Dec 02, 2019•40 min
Since it's Thanksgiving week, we thought it would be appropriate to talk about how what you eat matters. We're not going to get into the nitty gritty of dieting but rather talk about how you can be intentional about what you put into your body. You especially don't want to miss this episode because we have a surprise appearance by a friend of noobs LIFT who joins by surprise. And we totally planned ahead for the holiday...obviously. SHOW NOTES: Joe Rogan Experience - Chris Kresser Lift Learn Gro...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Kindness is contagious. But even if you're the nicest person in the world, you may not know some of the unwritten rules at the gym. So we're talking about the basics of Gym Ethics today. SHOW NOTES: NerdFitness - Gim Etiquette 101: Don't Break These 29 Unwritten Rules Muscle&Fitness.com - 20 Unwritten Gym Rules You Must Follow SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Part V: It's the end of our Fall Expert Series. We're wrapping up this series with snippets from each episode that we liked and we hope you will too. SHOW NOTES: 6 Pack Ab Challenge - Once a Week Until January 1, 2020
Nov 11, 2019•47 min
Part IV - Our friend Monse joins us to talk about depression and how to combat it. Monse has worked with victims of drunk driving and has extensive knowledge in the area of mental health. Your mind is key to exercise. If you're not taking care of it, you could suffer physically, emotionally, and mentally. SHOW NOTES: The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work Headspace Calm National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Harvard Health Publishing - The no-drug approach to mild depression W...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Part III - USA Weightlifting Coach Colten Parsell joins us to talk about the dangers of bad form and how you can make your form better. Form effects literally every type of work out you can do - whether you're using weights or not. So learn with us about the ins and outs of good form. Show Notes: Colten Parsell on Instagram and Facebook Muscle and Fitness – 10 Most Common Exercise Form Mistakes NFPT – Importance of Proper Form When Strength Training...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Part II - Exercise Science Guru Chris Vanbuskirks joins us to talk about...well, Exercise science. It's a thing and it's needed. Did you ever wonder which muscles you use for what or which muscles you're working out when you do a specific exercise? We did too. We're talking about all that and more on this episode. Show Notes: Chris Vanbuskirk on Instagram and Facebook . Muscle and Fitness – 4 Essential Tips to Build the Perfect Workout Program Men’s Journal – How to Build a Workout Routine He an...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Part I - Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Expert David Elliot joins us on this first episode of our Expert Series. David specializes in building personalized workouts for people - regardless of their need and situation. We're talking about how you can build a home workout, the challenges associated with it, and why it might be for you. SHOW NOTES: David Elliott on Facebook BusyGuyFit.com WebMD – No Gym Required: How to Get Fit at Home Real Simple - How to Start Working Out (If You Basica...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 4 min
We're kicking off a 5 week series of subject matter experts on fitness and health. Tune in every week for a new expert who is definitely not a noob.
Oct 14, 2019•48 sec
Yep. You heard right. Rest is super important to getting fit, and the consequences of NOT resting can pretty severely effect your gains. SHOW NOTES: Fitbit Blog – 6 Reasons Why Rest Days Are Important Sleep.org - How Sleep Adds Muscle 12 Minute Athlete - How to Take an Active Rest Day Built Lean - Use Active Rest Between Exercises Can Make a BIG Difference "Tequila" Audition for America's Got Talent...
Oct 07, 2019•43 min
Working out can be hazardous. If you lift too much, you're in danger of hurting yourself in so many ways. Today we talk about how to protect yourself at the gym by knowing yourself better. SHOW NOTES: Jonathan Ludwikowski - Instagram @jonathand_another_thing BodyBuilding.com - 10 Mistakes Beginners Make AZCentral - Consequences of Lifting Too Heavily...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Part 2 - We talk about how to focus on different muscle groups, how to make your fitness plan fit into your schedule, and whether the "never being sore" methodology actually works. SHOW NOTES: Joe Rogan - How To Workout Smarter Baby Shark Ab Challenge Sam's Workout Plan - 60 Days to Fit...
Sep 23, 2019•43 min
Part I - We cover finding workout plans in general, how to weed through all of them to find the right one for you, and how to go about focusing on various muscle groups. SHOW NOTES: Huffpost - 6 Questions To Help You Find Your Ideal Exercise Program Body Kinetics - High Reps vs. Low Reps: Which Is Better? Shape.com - How to Create Your Own Muscle-Building Workout Plan Nerd Fitness - How to Build Your Own Workout Routine MuscleAndFitness.com BodyBuilding.com...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr
Do you ever feel a little lost at your gym? You're not alone. Today we're taking you on a tour of the gym. Knowing more means training better so we're going to talk about how you can get to know your gym like the back of your hand. Show notes: WebMD: 6 Health Risks to Avoid at the Gym Baby Shark Ab Challenge...
Sep 09, 2019•46 min
We all need support to keep on keeping on. Today we're talking about the what, why, and how of accountability. Get you an accountabilibuddy. SHOW NOTES: Weight Watchers: How a Workout Buddy Can Help You Lose Strength in Numbers: The Importance of Fitness Buddies Sam's Workout Plan: 60 Days to Fit...
Sep 02, 2019•46 min
The best way to start going to the gym is to plan for it. Today we're covering the importance of gym plans, how to start a gym plan, and tips on maintaining your gym activity after you pick it up. SHOW NOTES: Mayo Clinic - Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity The 5 Elements of the 5 Second Rule Motivation: Push vs. Pull Why Eating Right and Gym Motivation is Mental The Zac Efron Workout “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” -...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Today, we talk about the dangers of gym anxiety and how to overcome it. No matter who you are, it's natural to feel out of place at the gym. In this episode, we talk about tips to battle just this feeling. SHOW NOTES: The Nature Fix by Florence Williams Cleared Hot Podcast with former Navy Seal, Andy Stumpf Free Audiobooks through Librivox ADAA Report on Anxiety A blogger's 7 tips for battling gym anxiety Fitness company Precor's Tips for Anxiety...
Aug 21, 2019•49 min
