Ep. 52 - RERACK: One Year Down
It's been a year! Today we're celebrating and talking about how we've grown and how you can grow with us this next year! How has noobs LIFT helped you?

It's been a year! Today we're celebrating and talking about how we've grown and how you can grow with us this next year! How has noobs LIFT helped you?
As we continue with our REHAB chapter, we're talking about rest times in between sets at the gym. Did you know how long you rest between picking up heavy things and putting them down can seriously affect how/what type of muscle you build? SHOW NOTES: Mens Health - How Long Should I Rest Between Sets to Build Muscle? Shape - How Long Should You Rest Between Sets? National Library of Medicine - A Brief Review: factors affecting the length of the rest interval between resistance exercise sets SPONS...
In our very first BONUS FILE, we're giving you an overview of some great tips from a YouTuber we follow and respect named Papa Swolio. They're called the " 7 PIllars of Swolenormous ." Nothing more, nothing less. Just our thoughts on this expert's thoughts. (Oh and this is Ep. 50 so that's exciting.)
Drop Sets and working out to Failure. What is this and how can it help you? Today through VOCAB GAINZ and TONS of research, we're bringing you as much knowledge as we can load into one episode. And we think you're going to enjoy it. SHOW NOTES: Shredded Sports Science - Drop Set Science for Muscle Growth US National Library of Medicine - Acute Effects of Dropsets Among Different Resistance Training Methods in Upper Body Performance The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research - Muscle Activ...
Compound lifts are almost a surefire way to gain muscle and strength. But what are they? How can you incorporate them in your workout routine? Today we cover all that and...Kyle gets to be a Game Show contestant! SHOW NOTES: Sam's Current Favorite Meme Muscle and Fitness - The 10 Best Compound Exercises for Building Size and Strength MiraFit - The Seven Best Compound Exercises for Maximum Gains BodyBuilding - 6 Compound Training Movements Build Serious Mass! SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/pre...
Let's talk about your New Year's Resolutions. Where are you with those? If you're discouraged, you're not alone. We're here with some motivation, advice, and just a good old check in on your resolutions. SHOW NOTES: Living a Determined Life - Mid-Year Resolutions Forbes - Now, Mid-Year, Is A Good Time to Revisit Your New Year's Resolutions and Goals with A New Lens Forbes - When Your Motivation Fails, Think of Your "Why" Kabanize - What Is a Pull System? Details and Benefits Amazon - "Atomic Hab...
Today, as we continue talking about REHAB and returning to the gym, we're covering confidence. It's a battle to feel confident at the gym again if you've been in quarantine for a couple of months and lost some of your gains. We're bringing you tips and tricks on regaining that confidence and being confident being YOU at the gym. SHOW NOTES: Health - 5 Things That Mess With Your Gym Confidence NBCNews - 8 Simple Tricks to Feel More Confident At the Gym Jocko Podcast - "Good" (video) SPONSOR LINK(...
Today we revisit gym ethics to talk specifically about being a neighborly gym goer during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. SHOW NOTES: Healthline - Here's Why COVID-19 Can Spread So Easily at Gyms and Fitness Classes WebMD - Exercising When Sick: A Good Move? SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
We're starting a new chapter here at noobs LIFT. It's all about REHAB and returning to the gym. Today we're talking about muscle loss or weight gain and how to take care of yourself while returning to the gym. SHOW NOTES: Healthline - Exercise Break: How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle Mass? Shape - How to Get Back to Working Out When You Took a Break from the Gym Men’s Journal - The Total-body Comeback Workout Plan SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
In this 8th and final episode of the QUARANSTINE BEARS Series, we talk about suspension training. How to do it, why you should do it, and why you shouldn't. SHOW NOTES: How to Get Six Pack Abs...by Just Moving Your Arms - ATHLEAN-X (Video) Fitness Experience - 15 of the Best TRX Exercises for Beginners MDPI - Can High-Intensity Functional Suspension Training over Eight Weeks Improve Resting Blood Pressure and Quality of Life in Young Adults? A Randomized Controlled Trial Frontiers in Psychology ...
In this seventh episode of our QUARANSTINE BEARS Series, we're talking about how to snack smart and take care of your diet and yourself even if you're home most of the time. SHOW NOTES: Healthline - Is Snacking Good or Bad for You? Food & Nutrition - What Science Says About Snacking SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
Taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to tell some hiking stories. We'll be back with the QUARANSTINE BEARS Series next Monday!
Mental Health Students Trevor and Monse join us on Episode 6 of the QUARANSTINE BEARS Series. Today we're talking about fear and anxiety, how to battle it, how they see this pandemic affecting mental health overall, and how to find the right help when you need it. SHOW NOTES: National Suicide Hotline (US): 1-800-273-8255 SPONSOR LINK(S): https://podcastonpodcast.com/
Episode 5 of the QUARANSTINE BEARS Series. So you're stuck at home. You're low on groceries and not sure what to cook and also how to keep eating healthy. Well, your noobs LIFT team is here to help! We've got groceries, shopping list tips, and dieting advice for you today for any time of the year - but especially if you're social distancing. SHOW NOTES: Food52 - 17 Easy Recipes We’re Cooking in Quarantine SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
On this fourth episode of the QUARANSTINE BEARS series, we're covering calisthenics. Working out with body weight alone. Can it help you maintain your gains? Can it help you lose weight? Is it worth adding to your workout plan? SHOW NOTES: Shredded Sports Science - Can You Build Muscle with Calisthenics ONLY? (video) Healthline - 8 Calisthenics Exercises for Beginners Shape - What Is Calisthenics (and Should You Be Doing It?) SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
You asked for it, we listened. In this third Episode in our QUARANSTINE BEARS series, we're talking about kettle bells. Did you know you can burn up to 400 calories in 20 minutes using only kettlebells? Learn this fact and more plus tips on how you can make the most of kettlebell workouts at home. Watch our video stream here. SHOW NOTES: Men’s Health - 11 of the Best Kettlebell Exercises to Build Muscle WebMD - Kettlebells PerformBetter - The Top 8 Reasons Why You Should Train with Kettlebells A...
How are you coping with quarantine? What mental outlets are you using to fill your time and stay sane? Today, we're bringing you tips on how to balance your brain and your schedule so that you take the maximum opportunity to not only survive this season - but grow during it. Watch our video stream here. SHOW NOTES: Forbes - Americans Are Excessively Eating, Drinking, Smoking Pot, Playing Video Games, and Watching Porn While Quarantined Vox - This is how America drinks now CDC - Outbreaks can be ...
In this first episode of our QUARANSTINE BEARS series, we're talking about how you can make a gym out of anything you have at home. We are here for you during this season. Let us know how we can help YOU stay motivated during this season! SHOW NOTES: QUARTZ - 450 free Ivy League university courses you can take online Popsugar - 10 Exercises You Can Do With a Chair Fox News - 5 Pieces of Furniture that Double as fitness equipment and how to use them Fatherly - The 15 Best Living Room Exercises IH...
Today we're bringing you all the ways you can you can recover after your workout, why you SHOULD recover after your workout, and how to take care of yourself before, during, and after your workout. SHOW NOTES: Everyday Health – Post-workout Muscle Recovery: How to Let Your Muscles Heal and Why Six Pack Fitness – Top 10 Muscle Recovery Tips SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
We're bringing you a bit of a fun episode this time around. Kyle brought in some tools to help your muscles recover and we try them out. Next week, we're getting back to a regularly scheduled research fueled, goals driven take on RECOVERY.
We're taking a break from our NOOBS MADNESS promotion to focus on you. We care about you Noob Lifters! And so today we're talking about - you guessed it - QUARANTINE. How can you stay fit and healthy mentally and physically if you're stuck at home? Today we're covering how to take care of your body from the comfort of your living room. SHOW NOTES: Healthline – Working Out While Sick: Good or Bad? Joe Rogan Experience #1439 - Michael Osterholm Yoga with Adriene SPONSOR LINK(S): DanielleHamlin.com...
Train your mind and your body with endurance training. Learn how this helps and also learn about 6 ways you can activate endurance training in YOUR workout on this episode. Also, listen to the end and you could win a $25 gift card! SHOW NOTES: Sports Medicine - Lactate Threshold Concepts: How Valid Are They? PersonalTrainerEdu.org - What is Endurance Training? LiveStrong.com - Why Is Muscle Endurance Important? Santa Cruz Core Fitness + Rehab - Top 8 Ways Endurance Training Strengthens the Mind ...
NASM Certified Trainer and founder of Gympire Danielle Hamlin joins us on this episode to talk about Power and Strength. Are they the same thing? Also, how can you train these skills? Join us as we talk about training like an athlete - no matter who you are. Also, learn how you can win a $25 gift card from noobs LIFT! SHOW NOTES: Danielle Hamlin on Instagram , Facebook , her website: DanielleHamlin.com . SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
This month, we're doing a four episode series focused on how to TRAIN LIKE AN ATHLETE. In this first round, we're covering speed, agility, and quickness, the difference between them, and how best to train these specific focuses in your gym routine. Also, listen to the entire episode for a chance to WIN a $25 gift card! SHOW NOTES: Runner's World - 10 Health Benefits of Speed Training That Go Beyond Faster Times Vertimax - Best Agility Training Workouts for High-Performance Athletes Plant Co/op -...
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and Orange Theory Fitness Coach Jennifer Ibeanusi joins us to talk about HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training.) We're talking all about what it is, who it's best for, and why you should give it a shot. SHOW NOTES: Jennifer Ibeanusi on Instagram Garage Gym Power - High-Intensity Interval Training 101 Body Building - HIIT Training For Strength Athletes: Do It Without Losing Gains NerdFitness - 3 HIIT Workouts for Beginners: Start Interval Training and Sprint Runni...
Sleep. Did you know how much and how well you sleep affects your ability to exercise? Did you know your sleeping position can affect your gains? Learn about how to sleep well and correctly on Episode 27. SHOW NOTES: ATHLEAN - X - 8 Sleeping Habits KILLING Your Gains (Video) Sleep.org - How Sleep Adds Muscle steemit - Sleeping Habits Which Kill Your Gains NewScientist - One bad night's sleep can make you put on fat and lose muscle mass SPONSOR LINK(S): BusyGuyFit.com...
Ever wanted to find that someone special at the gym? What's the etiquette in striking up a conversation at the gym? Couples - do you follow gym etiquette when working out together? Join us today as we answer all those questions and more! SHOW NOTES: Correct Opinions with Trey Kennedy podcast Psychology Today - 5 Reasons Why Couples Who Sweat Together Stay Together SPONSOR LINK(S): BusyGuyFit.com...
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist David Elliott joins us to talk Supplements. What are they? How do I use them effectively? Which protein powder should I buy? Should I get into Creatine? Am I too young for fiber supplements? We talk about all this and more in Episode 25! SHOW NOTES: TeensHealth - Sports Supplements NCCIH - Bodybuilding HighSnobiety - 7 Workout Supplements That Actually Work David Elliott on Facebook BusyGuyFit.com SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOO...
What are calories? Is the Keto diet healthy? Should we have cheat days? What are the essentials to dieting? What is the Whole30? Is the carnivore diet for you? Are there any "bad" foods that everyone should avoid? We're talking about all these hot button topics and more with nutrition specialist and certified personal trainer David Elliott. SHOW NOTES: David Elliott on Facebook BusyGuyFit.com SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...
We're coming up on the time that most people start messing up their New Year's Resolutions. Well, we don't want you down in the dumps just because of some Winter Blues. Today we're giving you tips to stay motivated as well as some scientific facts about exercise and the results on your motivation. SHOW NOTES: Exercise.com - How Does Exercise Increase Energy? Psychology Today - The Truth About Motivation: Push, Pull and Death Forbes - Four Steps to Salvage Your Broken New Year's Resolutions IHRSA...