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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

Trainerino Family - Fitfluencers

In the third installment of our Trainerino Family Series - covering scams in the fitness world - we're talking about online Fitness Influencers who may not actually be good resources. SHOW NOTES: TheTalkto - 10 Fake Instagram Fitness Model Tricks Exposed Powerhouse Fitness - How to Spot a Fake Online Personal Trainer Instagram - Warrior Jessica Instagram - Obese_To_Beast SPONSOR NOTE(S): RenewedWeightLoss.com (Click on the noobs LIFT logo for a special offer!)...

Mar 01, 20211 hr 4 min

Trainerino Family - Branded

Today we're talking about supplements and scams in the supplement world - and primarily how they're marketed. How can you avoid these cleverly craft but dangerous pitfalls in the fitness industry? SHOW NOTES: Bright Side - 15 Marketing Tricks That Make You Buy More Shredded Sports Science - Here's Why Fat Burner Supplements are USELESS (VShred) SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...

Feb 22, 20211 hr 14 min

Trainerino Family - Shake Weight

We're starting a new series all about fitness scams and how to avoid them! Today we're talking about faddy equipment and how to spot it. SHOW NOTES: TrueFitness - 3 Signs a New Fitness Fad is a Fraud Shredded Sports Science - The WORST Fitness Product Ever Made SPONSOR LINK(S): daniellehamlin.com...

Feb 15, 20211 hr 4 min

Campfire Stories - II (w/ Jacob Peeples and Marc Belcuig)

Today we're talking preparedness. Being prepared for anything from an everyday disaster to a global pandemic -- how to prepare physically and mentally for any scenario. As always, thank you for your patience with our on-the-go recording equipment quality.

Feb 08, 202142 min

Ep. 77 - Burst Your Bubble

Do you do the same old workouts and the same old plans at the gym week after week, month after month, year after year? You need to get out of that comfort zone. Today we cover why this can be valuable to you specifically. We apologize for getting this episode to you a day late. But next week's episode will be out on Monday! SHOW NOTES: AICA Orthopedics - Combining Workout Styles for Greater Success Forbes - 13 Mental Tricks To Get Yourself Out Of Your Comfort Zone SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.c...

Feb 02, 20211 hr 6 min

Ep. 76 - Compound Interest

How does one small change in your life (like starting to lift) change so much more than your fitness level? Today we're talking about how making the change to pursue fitness, eating healthier, or studying exercise can change the rest of your life for the better. SHOW NOTES: James Clear - How to Create a Chain Reaction of Good Habits SPONSOR NOTE(S): RenewedWeightLoss.com (Click on the noobs LIFT logo for a special offer!)...

Jan 25, 202158 min

Ep. 75 - Shuffle

Today we're talking about what to do when the gym is packed. It's that time of year - New Years Resolutioners are filling the gym. Maybe you ARE one of those Resolutioners. Well, we don't want you to be discouraged by a crowded gym. Today we're covering how you can shuffle up your workout plan to focus on the same muscle groups even when that coveted machine you needed is already claimed. SHOW NOTES: Vice - What To Do When the Gym is Way Too Crowded SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Prom...

Jan 18, 202146 min

Ep. 74 - Reuse Recycle Regainz

DISCLAIMER: We apologize for the lack of quality on Sam's voice this week. We had to record remotely and had microphone issues. Have you considered reusing one of your old workouts? Maybe it's a workout routine you loved and you want to start the year off with an old friend. Well, today we're talking about the benefits and the potential dangers of reusing workout routines. SPONSOR LINK(S): daniellehamlin.com...

Jan 11, 202149 min

Ep. 73 - GOALSOLUTIONS 2021

Today we're talking the difference between goals and resolutions and how you can come back from 2020 with a bang! SHOW NOTES: NEDA – Goals vs. Resolutions: what’s the difference SPONSOR NOTE(S): RenewedWeightLoss.com (Click on the noobs LIFT logo for a special offer!)

Jan 04, 20211 hr 4 min

Ep. 72 - Merry Liftmas!

I little late but we're still celebrating the Holidays. Today, we're talking about our favorite intro "bits" over the last 71 episodes. We're also giving you some never-before-heard behind the scenes details about various episodes. So sit back and laugh with us as we take a walk down memory lane.

Dec 28, 202058 min

Ep. 71 - Walk Like an Egyptian

This week we're talking about pyramid exercises - how they work and whether they're right for you or not. We've talked about Pyramids before - but this week, we're going deeper! Merry Liftmas! SPONSOR LINK(S): daniellehamlin.com

Dec 21, 202047 min

GOALS GYM Series - The Wrap-Up w/ Danielle Hamlin

Danielle is a NASM certified fitness instructor and the founder of Gympire. She rejoins us today to wrap up our GOAL GYM Series and answer some questions we have about lifts, goals, and how muscles work in tandem to get you your gains. Friend of the podcast and fitness/nutrition expert David Elliot also sent us some content that we referred to pretty heavily today. GUEST CONTACT: DanielleHamlin.com RenewedWeightLoss.com (David Elliot) MUSICAL BREAK: W I T H I T - Justice Miller SPONSOR LINK(S): ...

Dec 14, 20201 hr 43 min

GOALS GYM Series - Shoulders/Arms

We're doing the third set of our GOALS GYM Series. Today we're talking about how your shoulders and arms work together to give you that PUMP. Be on the lookout for next week's episode - we're going to wrap it up with a nice bow. SHOW NOTES: LiveStrong - Same-Day Arm and Shoulder Workout Stack - Big Traps May Look Good, But Do You Need Them? SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...

Dec 07, 20201 hr 6 min

GOALS GYM Series - Legs

Let's continue the GOALS GYM Series - a series focused on helping you learn how all of your muscle groups connect and how to workout each of those muscle groups and achieve your GOALS. Today we're talking about LEGS. SHOW NOTES: Athlean-X - The Healthy Hamstrings Workout Athlean-X - Calf Workout (Sore In 6 Minutes!) Athlean-X - The BEST Dumbbell Exercises - LEGS EDITION! Athlean-X - Stop Squatting Like This (AWFUL!) Athlean-X - The PERFECT Leg Workout (Sets and Reps Included) SPONSOR NOTE(S): Re...

Nov 30, 202059 min

GOALS GYM Series - Chest/Back

We're starting a new series about muscle groups and how they work together to help you reach your GOALS. Today, we're covering Chest and Back. SHOW NOTES: Inner Body Research - Muscles of the Chest and Upper Back Men’s Health - Push Yourself to Double Duty With This Chest and Back Workout SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...

Nov 23, 20201 hr 2 min

Ep. 66 - Know What You Know

You've requested it, we finally got around to writing it - today we're explaining how we research for each episode. As you know, time and effort go into each episode so that we can bring you content that's not only valuable, but proven by experts in the field. Let's talk about that. SHOW NOTES: Nerd Fitness - How to Find a Good Personal Trainer: 5 Mistakes to Avoid! SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...

Nov 16, 202044 min

Ep. 65 - Weight Loss

Two days late but we gotcha covered. Today we're covering something that we don't often talk about on noobs LIFT - Weight Loss. But no matter who you are, sometime in your life you might experience the need to cut a little or a little more than a little weight. Here are some tips. SHOW NOTES: CDC - Losing Weight MedicalNewsToday - How to naturally lose weight fast: Science-backed ways to lose weight SPONSOR NOTE(S): RenewedWeightLoss.com...

Nov 11, 20201 hr

Lost Files Announcement

Due to a technical failure, we lost the recordings for this week. We will be releasing this week's episode Ep. 65 - Weight Loss on Wednesday, November 11. Stay tuned and thank you for your patience.

Nov 10, 20201 min

Ep. 64 - Discipline (w/ Patrick Dunlap)

Do you need motivation to achieve your goals? What about discipline? How do those two work together? Today we cover that as well as the science of self-discipline in your brain. We brought on Kyle's best friend Patrick again on this episode to share about his past training experience with the Navy and how that discipline shaped him. SHOW NOTES: Association for Psychological Science - Where Does Self-Discipline Come From? Inc. Which Is Better: Discipline or Motivation? SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitch...

Nov 02, 20201 hr 9 min

Ep. 63 - Phins

Talking about focus and endorphins. We're giving you tips on how to build habits that keep you going when your motivation is dried up. And today we're covering how endorphins can support that mission. SHOW NOTES: Cameron Hanes - 9 Tips to Mental Toughness Healthline - Why Do We Need Endorphins? McGovern Institute - How does the brain focus? SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...

Oct 26, 202057 min

Ep. 62 - A Muscle Never Forgets

Muscle Memory means more than just remembering how to ride a bike - it means your gains are easier to get back if you start losing them. As we continue with the MOMENTUM Chapter, we're focusing on what you need to know to keep it up through the end of the year. Keep pressing, keep going. SHOW NOTES: New York Times - How ‘Muscle Memory’ May Help Keep Us Fit PubMed.gov - Exercise Induces Different Molecular Responses in Trained and Untrained Human Muscle Health Works Fitness - Turn Your Muscles on...

Oct 19, 202050 min

Ep. 61 - Law of Atrophy

Today we're discussing muscle atrophy - how it happens and how you can prevent it's effects. Next Monday we're covering muscle memory and how to bounce back from muscle atrophy. Let's learn together today! Muscle memory means more than just remembering how to ride a bike. It means when you get back into your workout routine, you will be able to get your gains FASTER because of what you've already done. Today we're bringing you the science and the positivity of MUSCLE MEMORY. SHOW NOTES: New York...

Oct 12, 202044 min

Ep. 60 - MOMENTUM

We wrapped up the Protein Bandit series and now we're starting our MOMENTUM Chapter - talking about keeping your workout drive going through the rest of the year. Today we're covering long term goals and how those can turn into quicker gains than trying to get a "quick fix" or a "magic bullet" workout. SHOW NOTES: Nerd Fitness - How Fast Can I Build Muscle Naturally? BodyBuilding - 10 Rules to Build Muscle Growth - Start Seeing Gains! SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLI...

Oct 05, 202055 min

Protein Bandit - Episode 3

Bringing you the exciting conclusion to the Protein Bandit audio dramedy series. And this is also the final episode of our REHAB Chapter - all about returning to the gym. Today we're also covering protein supplements - how they work, whether or not you need them, and how to choose the right one. SHOW NOTES: Labdoor - Supplement Ratings ProteinGuide.com - Protein Ratings Shredded Sports Science - How Do Muscles Grow? Shredded Sports Science - Protein Powder for Muscle Building Explained...

Sep 28, 20201 hr 10 min

Protein Bandit - Episode 2

Coming back at ya talking about how to BUILD muscle. Do you lift heavy weights all day? Do you drink a ton of protein? Do you dirty bulk? (Okay the answer to the last one is a strong no.) Also, hear the next installment in the story about the Protein Bandit!

Sep 21, 202050 min

Protein Bandit - Episode 1

We're wrapping up our REHAB Chapter with a three part series on the Protein Bandit Series. And today, in Episode 1 of the Protein Bandit Series, we're talking about what muscles are made of. Check it out. SHOW NOTES: Shredded Sports Science - Muscle Fiber TYPES Explained: Part 1 (video) Shredded Sports Science - Train Muscle Fibers for GROWTH: Part 2 (video) Visible Body - 3 Types of Muscle Tissue: The Function of Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle VeryWellFit - Fast and Slow Twitch Muscle Fib...

Sep 14, 202051 min

Ep. 56 - Bottoms Up

No, that's not a typo. We don't talk about how important the gluteus maximus is. So today we're covering how to train it and the benefits of training it (and the danger of NOT training your butt.) SHOW NOTES: MoveU - Glute Week: 6 Movements to Strengthen Your Weak Glutes BodyTrack - Could Weak Glutes Be the Cause of Your Lower Back Pain? Harvard Health Publishing - Don't Take Back Pain Sitting Down Shredded Sports Science - "Hip Thrust Is THE MAIN Lift" Bret Contreras (video) ATHLEAN-X - Do This...

Sep 07, 202056 min

Ep. 55 - Rise & Dine

Is it more important to eat breakfast or dinner? Can you eat right before bed? We couldn't get to it last week, so we're wrapping up our discussion on eating times. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: WebMD - Breakfast: Is It the Most Important Meal? Healthline - Is It Bad to Eat Before Bed? Healthline - What is Autophagy? SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...

Aug 31, 202053 min

Ep. 54 - Not So Fast

Do you fast? Should you? What is intermittent fasting? What are the benefits? Today we're covering all of your fasting questions. Frankly, we learned a lot today too. SHOW NOTES: Healthline - Intermittent Fasting 101 - The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide Harvard.edu - Eating Frequency and Weight Loss SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...

Aug 24, 202053 min

Ep. 53 - Keep Your Chinup

Pullups, chinups, neutral grip pullups...they're all challenging. What if you've never even done one pullup? Today we're giving you tips on how to start doing pullups or how to improve your pullups if you incorporate them into your workout routine. And if you don't incorporate them, we're going to tell you why you should. SHOW NOTES: NerdFitness - Get Your First Pull-Up or Chin-Up! 30-Day Pull Up Progression Plan SPONSOR LINK(S): www.stitcher.com/premium Promo code: NOOBSLIFT...

Aug 17, 20201 hr 1 min
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