Total body workouts are ideal for many people. Episode 23 will tell you precisely how to write your own total body split for maximum strength and muscle gains. I give you an incredibly simple yet effective template that you can elaborate on and make as complex as you want. Or you can keep things user friendly and just use the exercise examples I provide. Either way, this episode will teach you how to program total body splits for yourself with progressions included. Become your own trainer/strength coach and get started today.

There's a ridiculous amount of "noise" surrounding nutrition. No shortage of self appointed experts telling you that they have the secret that you need to achieve your nutritional goals or requirements. Keto, Vegan, Carnivore, Flexible Dieting. Proponents of all of them say that their way is the best and most healthful. But the real question is, which way is best for you? I'll provide a way for you to filter through the noise, tell you how companies market to you and how to avoid the pitfalls that lie within, and then I close the podcast with a very serious assessment about the way you approach nutrition and the role it plays in your mental health. As always, all in around 20 minutes. Let's go!

After listening to this episode you'll know how to keep the strength and muscle coming while also keeping joint stress at bay. You'll also get a free total body training template and some suggestions on how to structure your current strength program. This is one of my most info packed episodes to date and I'm confident that you'll find it incredibly helpful. Thanks for listening.

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GLP-1 meds are all the rage these days. The fitness community is a mixed bag with some praising them and some saying to stay away from them. I’m going to talk about what they are and how they work, give my honest thoughts, discuss the side effects, and give some considerations if you do decide to take them. Thanks so much for listening.

Are you thinking about starting your fitness journey and considering hiring a personal trainer to guide you along the way? The daunting task of selecting the right trainer can be overwhelming, leaving you with numerous unanswered questions and uncertainties. How do you assess their credibility? Will they provide the guidance and motivation you're looking for? Worry not! The 4 considerations discussed in this episode will guide you with questions and insights to ensure you choose the best trainer tailored to your needs. Make sure to leave a review and a comment. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Thanks for listening.

Why is a strong fitness foundation needed? What needs to be present to achieve it? If you're wanting to start lifting and training but don't know where to start...this is your episode. If you'e looking to come back to training after a bit of a layoff this episode is perfect for you as well. Make sure you stick around because the second half of the show I will make a HUGE announcement that I truly feel can help thousands of people make progress and get consistent with their training. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the show. And thanks for listening.

There's a lot of conflicting and inaccurate information surrounding artificial sweeteners. Some believe them to be a certainty for putting yourself at risk for various negative health outcomes. Others believe them to be perfectly fine and see them as a healthy alternative to sugary drinks and snacks. I'll be pulling a study and reading directly from it to see how the claims made against artificial sweeteners stack up to the science conducted on them. Some of the topics discussed will be their role in cancer risks, increasing cravings, their effects on blood sugar, and more. I've also linked the study I'm reading in today's show so that you can read it for yourself if you'd like.

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6313893/

Should you spend the time and money to build out your own home gym or is it more beneficial for you to just pay for a gym membership? Episode 16 brings up 4 points to consider when trying to figure out which would be the best fit for you. The purpose of this episode is not to sway you in one direction or the other, just to present some talking points and pros and cons of both home and commercial gyms. Towards the end of the podcast I will also give my suggestions on how to spec out a basic home gym and will let you know where to get the equipment and how much you can expect to pay. Lots of great info in this one! Thanks so much for listening and don't forget to leave a review.