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The Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates podcast is a hidden gem in the world of fitness and wellness podcasts. With each episode, listeners are treated to insightful conversations with industry leaders, gaining valuable wisdom and book recommendations along the way. This podcast has been an invaluable source of knowledge for me, introducing me to experts I had never heard of before and broadening my understanding of fitness and training.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to consistently deliver high-quality content. No matter which episode you randomly select from the library, you are guaranteed to find an engaging guest who shares valuable insights. The hosts, Dean and Andrew, have a knack for asking thought-provoking questions that lead to deep conversations with their guests. It's like eavesdropping on a fascinating conversation between friends. Their likable personalities and natural ability to entertain make for an enjoyable listening experience.
The worst aspect of this podcast is perhaps the occasional audio issues that can make it difficult to hear some parts of the conversation. While this doesn't detract from the overall value of the content, it would be nice if these technical glitches were ironed out for a smoother listening experience.
In conclusion, The Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in fitness, training, and wellness. The knowledge and wisdom shared by industry leaders on this show are unmatched, making it an excellent resource for both professionals and enthusiasts alike. Despite some minor audio issues at times, this podcast consistently delivers insightful conversations that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to become a sought-after trainer yourself.

Industry icon Krista Scott-Dixon joins me to share her wisdom, expertise, and philosophy on:• Why “sciencey protocols” are often a grift (with nuance and context)• Why living smaller and spending less is often boring—but better• Sleep routines and avoiding fragility in your lifestyle rituals• Performance psychology from coaching elite tactical personnel—and how it helps everyday people• How adults can use play to be healthier• What she means by “my job is to make you a worse person”• What self-abandonment is (and how to stop doing it)• How she maintains personal productivity• And much moreCHAPTERS00:02:02 The “Sciencey Protocols” Grift00:05:57 The Basics of Health and Fitness00:07:36 Sponsor Break: Train Heroic00:12:50 The Fragile Human Hypothesis00:16:34 Performance Psychology and Everyday Life00:29:24 The Importance of Playfulness00:36:24 Playful Pranks and Everyday Fun00:36:55 Embracing Childlike Joy00:39:48 Physical Play and Fitness00:41:45 Setting Boundaries for Self-Care00:51:17 Productivity and Balance00:59:06 Defining Success and LongevitySUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you, you can help me by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on your social media (tag me—I'll respond)• Sending it to a friend who needs thisFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS & RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.com/MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking)https://www.macrosfirst.com/KNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Gripps (discount link)https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps)1) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree2) Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Dr. Ben Rein is a neuroscientist and the author of the new book Why Brains Need Friends.Ben guest stars on my podcast to share his expertise about:-Is loneliness as dangerous as smoking, and why-How social interaction improves our health and well being-The difference between solitude and isolation-Why we experience isolation as stress-How isolation leads to inflammation -Is increased virtual interaction dangerous-Can some forms of virtual interaction be positive -The growing danger of societal fracture along tribal lines whether political or nutritional -The difference in experience between introverts and extroverts in their dose of social interaction -The benefits of interaction with pets-Can pet interaction be as healthy as interaction with other people-Alcohol's potential role in social health-And much more01:08 The Dangers of Loneliness03:05 Isolation and Health Impacts07:46 Solitude vs. Isolation12:46 Virtual Interaction and Social Media18:01 Societal Tribalism and Empathy26:45 Navigating Political Tribalism27:41 The Importance of Social Connections30:44 Introverts vs. Extroverts: Social Interaction Benefits36:08 The Role of Pets in Mental Health40:53 Alcohol and Social Interaction49:45 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesHere's how you activate your free 90 day trial with TrainHeroic. It's 2 important stepsGo to www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to that email - or email directly (trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Marc Megna is the cofounder of Anatomy a series of successful gyms in Miami, he's also a former NFL player and author. Marc joins me and shares humility and wisdom from his career and life, including:-Why Marc shows relentless commitment to his physical fitness even with the competing demands of being a father and husband, and operating a business-How Marc's commitment to fitness makes him a better father and husband, and a better business operator-How a great coach was a positive role model on Marc and his teammates-The importance of always doing the little things right especially when no one is watching (or you don't think anyone is watching)-Why Marc believes people need to spend less time consuming grind culture media and more time taking action-The importance of doing the small things and the right things as opposed to portraying a image to the world on social media-The problem with victim mindset-Why successful stories are always told backwards-And much more01:21 Balancing Fitness and Family02:45 The Importance of Consistency and Hard Work05:40 Lessons from a Legendary Coach10:59 Empowerment vs. Victim Mindset12:56 The Value of Integrity and Consistency21:13 The Role of Discipline in Success24:13 Quotes and Reflections25:37 Introduction to My Brother's Work Ethic26:04 The Construction Worker Story26:37 Defining Success and Grit27:48 Don Saladino's Journey30:30 The Illusion of Success33:34 Curating Your Environment34:50 Commitment and Effort41:39 Starting from Zero43:01 Building a Community45:55 Podcasting and Future PlansI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesHere's how you activate your free 90 day trial with TrainHeroic. It's 2 important stepsGo to www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to that email - or email directly (trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Dr Joey Munoz is one of my favourite authorities and communicators about exercise science and nutrition. Joey joins me for a masterclass on fat loss, muscle, and health outcomes. Joey shares his expertise on:-Does losing body fat improve health outcomes independent of any other changes or behaviours?-What behaviours in addition to fat loss improve long term health outcomes-Can someone be truly healthy with higher body fat percentages long term-How does body fat influence metabolic health risks like cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's-Are obese people really lower in muscle mass-The importance of muscle mass in long term health outcomes -What is “skinny fat” and why is it dangerous for long term health-The role of chronic inflammation in health, cause or effect(or both)-Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) -Red meat and its associated risks for prostate cancer-Nuance in discussing topics outside of someone's area of education and expertise, and noticing this on social media -And much more00:54 The Impact of Fat Loss on Health02:12 Mechanisms Behind Fat Loss and Health05:25 Inflammation and Its Effects06:09 Adipose Tissue and Insulin Resistance09:35 Benefits of Fat Loss on Health Markers13:41 Healthy at Higher Body Fat Percentages?18:47 The Skinny Fat Phenomenon23:09 Muscle Mass and Health27:21 Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)27:37 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Liver Health28:55 The Role of Inflammation in Chronic Diseases29:41 The Importance of Fiber in Nutrition29:56 Exercise and Stress Management for Liver Health30:32 Social Connections and Health31:14 Nutrition and Alzheimer's Disease Risk32:14 The Complexity of Nutritional Impact on Diseases36:43 Red Meat Consumption and Cancer Risk42:06 Muscle Mass, Bone Density, and Fall Prevention50:33 The Benefits of Plant-Based Foods54:10 Podcast and Social Media RecommendationsI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoateswww.trainheroic.com/liftfree to start your 90 day free trial.

Christian Thibaudeau is a legend in strength and conditioning and joins me for a quick masterclass on how to train strength, plus his expertise on:-How quickly do we lose strength if we don't train it-How much of our strength is our muscle-How much of our strength is our nervous system's ability to recruit our muscles better-Why frequency matters most for strength development -Why can't we voluntarily recruit 100% of our capacity for strength -How to train and maintain power and explosiveness as we age, and why it matters-And much more01:11 Discussion on Strength Loss and Training04:16 Neurological and Muscular Factors in Strength09:47 Training Frequency and Strength Gains14:35 Balancing Strength and Hypertrophy20:27 Neuromuscular Matching and Individual Differences24:55 Neuromuscular Recruitment and Protective Mechanisms25:45 Tendon Experiments and Strength Anomalies27:14 Adrenaline and Protective Mechanisms in Extreme Situations28:56 Strength Potential and Training from a Young Age29:33 Farm Strength and Real-World Examples31:08 Power and Explosiveness in Aging32:01 Explosive Actions vs. Slow Heavy Actions37:16 Stability and Power Training41:00 Power Training Progressions and Tools47:11 Strength Training and Sport PerformanceI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoateswww.trainheroic.com/liftfree to start your 90 day free trial.

Sam Miller is a respected educator and authority on metabolism and founder of Metabolism School. Sam guests on my podcast to share his expertise on:-The implications of the dramatic rise in GLP-1 Agonist medication use -The situations where GLP-1 Agonist medication use makes sense and where it's inappropriate -Potential benefits outside appetite suppression and weight loss-Nuance about the potential side effects -The importance of strength training when using these drugs-Reverse dieting, what it is, when it's appropriate -Situations where reverse dieting may be harmful -The role ultra processed foods play in the obesity and metabolic unhealth epidemic -Are all ultra processed foods problematic-And much more00:30 GLP-1 Medications: Popularity and Usage01:33 Mechanisms and Effects of GLP-103:10 Broader Implications and Side Effects11:26 Resistance Training and Muscle Preservation17:44 Nuances of GLP-1 Use in Different Populations27:15 Famous Athletes and Weight Struggles27:41 The Trend of Reverse Dieting28:39 Concerns with Reverse Dieting30:57 Effective Reverse Dieting Strategies43:11 The Role of Ultra-Processed Foods in Health51:58 Conclusion and ResourcesI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates

Dr John Rusin is back with details about his new book, Pain Free Performance. John joins me to share his expertise on:-How to approach your training and stay pain free-How to improve your odds of living pain free with other areas of your lifestyle -Why he doesn't believe in aiming for “perfect form”-What he means by “zone of neutrality” -What are his 6 characteristics of lifelong health-Why men should train more like women-The importance of developing a health buffer zone-Nuance about not trying to do too much activity with too much intensity too soon-Are people getting hurt because of the popularity of pickleball-The importance of realizing that “middle age” is younger than you think-How it feels to codify his life's work in his new book-And much more01:06 Understanding Pain-Free Performance02:31 Individualized Training Approaches03:17 Managing Pain and Movement Patterns11:05 The Role of Lifestyle in Pain Management18:56 Debunking Perfect Form Myths24:06 Training Like Women: A Balanced Approach30:03 Evolving Training Styles for Health and Longevity30:43 The Importance of a Well-Rounded Training Plan31:41 Personal Reflections on Training and Life Balance33:10 The Reality of Aging and Training Smart37:24 The Benefits and Risks of Sprinting and Explosive Movements42:46 The Rise of Pickleball and Associated Injuries48:41 Personal Anecdotes and Lessons from Coaching50:19 The Journey of Writing a Book on Pain-Free PerformanceI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates

JP Tremblay is a Canadian entertainment icon famous for his role as Julien of the Trailer Park Boys in addition to being a founding creator and writer of the show. JP joins me in a rare out of character interview to share his stories about:-The challenges and tradeoffs between writing, filming, and touring and his dedication to his fitness and health. -Navigating health scares.-How he set boundaries and focused on his health first.-Prioritizing education about health and nutrition. -A real person's experience and tactics.-The changing presence of alcohol in his life over the years. -Personal boundaries around workouts. -How The Trailer Park Boys started.-How life has changed with the success of the show and visibility in the public eye. -The joy of having a positive influence on friends and family with their health. -The creative process behind Trailer Park Boys. -And much more.I hope you enjoy this unique episode and interview01:47 Balancing Fame and Fitness03:40 Challenges of Filming and Touring06:36 The Origin Story of Trailer Park Boys17:09 Health Scare and Lifestyle Changes22:08 Dealing with Diverticulitis and Food Sensitivities25:58 The Role of Alcohol in the Show and Real Life27:33 Reflecting on a Wild Past27:46 Embracing a Healthier Lifestyle28:06 The Social Dynamics of Drinking31:43 Daily Workout Routine33:17 The Benefits of Walking37:12 Family Health Advocacy42:28 Creative Process and Character Insights48:21 Remembering John Dunsworth49:34 Podcast and Future Plans51:19 Concluding ThoughtsI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates

Dr Susan Kleiner is a PhD of Nutrition and Human Performance and a Registered Dietician who's worked with the highest level athletes in sports. Susan guests in this masterclass on performance nutrition to share her expertise on:-Fuelling for athletic performance -Do female athletes face more pressure than men to appear lean-Tactics for short term leanness while not losing training effectiveness-Long term tactics to manage performance and aesthetic goals-The criticism female athletes like Serena Williams have traditionally faced, plus some nuanced thoughts on Serena's current use of GLP-1 agonist medications-Fasted cardio-Leanness and injury risk-Creating client autonomy for adherence-Signs you're potentially under-fuelling-Common micronutrient deficiencies in active people-And much more01:06 Pressure on Female Athletes04:21 Media Influence on Athlete Image08:27 Nutrition and Performance in Female Athletes12:57 Sponsorship and Media Demands15:53 GLP-1 Agonists and Athlete Health22:04 Fueling Strategies for Athletes32:42 Seasonal Nutrition Management38:45 Injury Risks and Body Composition40:02 The Ice Cream Boy: A Case Study45:42 Identifying Under-Fueling in Athletes52:52 The Female Athlete Triad01:04:23 Micronutrient Deficiencies in Athletes01:09:01 The Role of Dietitians in Sports NutritionI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Sharelle Grant is a nurse turned online coach and founder of the Women's Health Movement. Sharelle joins me to share her philosophy on success in fitness, health, and life including:-Setting and maintaining boundaries -Why weekends are your cheat code to get ahead-Not taking personally or reacting to everything you see online-Not being emotionally reactive and the power of pause-The risks of osteoporosis and serious osteoporosis fracture injuries and how to reduce risk-Nuanced thoughts on the use and misuse of GLP-1 agonist medications -Thoughts on the Biggest Loser documentary and why shame, fear, and extreme approaches to fat loss don't work-And much more01:05 The Importance of Setting Boundaries05:14 Navigating Social Pressures and Boundaries12:54 Using Weekends to Get Ahead17:47 The Power of Structure and Routine19:15 Handling Online Opinions and Arguments25:13 Understanding Human Behavior and Reactions25:29 Creating Space Between Input and Output26:35 Mindful Eating and Emotional Triggers27:53 The Power of Data in Decision Making31:13 Charlie's Mental Model of Inversion32:37 Prioritizing Goals and Making Strategic Decisions34:17 Women's Health and Fitness Misconceptions37:05 The Role of GLP-1 Agonists in Weight Management47:44 The Importance of Support and AccountabilityI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Jaclyn Phillips is the Head Coach of Team Strong Girls and a vocal mental health advocate. Jaclyn joins me to share her wisdom and thoughts on:-How someone can on the surface seem like they live a charmed life but deal with unseen mental health challenges-Feeling pressure to portray a happy and successful exterior -How people feel isolated and alone in their struggles as everyone else appears to be happy and have their life together-How fitness “saved” Jaclyn-The limits of what fitness can do for mental health-The potential negative impact of fitness messaging and media-How she makes fitness work during times of extensive travel -The belief that you need to do Pilates or other forms of fitness to “look like” the fitness professional, marketer, influencer-Fitness professionals who are using GLP-1 agonist medications but not open about it while promoting their programs and using their body/appearance to sell-And much more00:56 Mental Health and Fitness03:17 Jacqueline's Mental Health Journey10:21 Balancing Mental Health and Coaching13:00 Vulnerability and Authenticity in Fitness28:08 Fitness as a Lifeline31:04 Travel Fitness Tips32:18 Adapting Fitness Routines on the Go33:32 Vacation Workout Strategies35:43 Pilates and Fitness Misconceptions38:19 Yoga and Pilates: Benefits and Limitations42:26 Strength Training and Progress Measurement45:03 GLP-1 Medications and Fitness51:58 Cultural Differences in Health AdvertisingI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Abby Langer is one of the best resources for combatting the lunacy we see online and backs it up as a dietician with years of experience. Abby joins me to share her thoughts on:-the negative reaction to Serena Williams using and endorsing GLP-1 agonist medication-the negative media and comments about the appearance of famous women like Nelly Furtado, Jessica Simpson, and Jennifer Love-Hewett-How moms can avoid perpetuating harmful handed down cultural and media beliefs about dieting and personal value to their children -Soulless grifters who do things like make videos buying up a table full of girl guide cookies while lecturing the kids about how bad the cookies are-Influencers who film themselves walking through Costco while demonizing random foods-The Biggest Loser Documentary -Home cortisol testers-Advice for the confused, overwhelmed, and desperate person who just wants to feel better-And much more as Abby goes scorched earth on influencers who peddle pseudoscience00:47 Discussing Serena Williams and GLP-1 Agonists04:16 The Pressure on Women in Society07:43 Hollywood's Double Standards on Aging09:32 The Influence of Mothers on Body Image11:16 The Role of Beauty in Women's Lives14:17 Combating Negative Self-Talk16:52 GLP-1 Agonists: A Balanced Perspective20:10 The Rise of Nutrition Misinformation23:47 Critiquing Popular Nutrition Influencers27:42 The Problem with Fear-Mongering in Nutrition32:51 The Decline of Critical Thinking34:17 The Biggest Loser Documentary Controversy37:31 Fragmented Media Consumption40:41 Navigating Misinformation in Health and Nutrition46:33 The Basics of Healthy Living49:21 The Cortisol Testing Scam52:19 The Rise of GLP-1 Agonists55:08 Protein Powders and Heavy Metals57:26 The Grift of Fearmongering in NutritionI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Holly Baxter is a prominent evidence based coach and research communicator with a Masters in Dietetics, all while being a competitive IFBB Pro.Holly joins me to deep dive into research and practical application of:-Do we need to train to failure to optimize muscle growth-Volume and muscle growth-How many weekly sets do you need to grow muscle and to optimize for muscle growth-Is one set per week enough for robust muscle growth-Does training frequency matter-Do squats, deadlifts, and other heavy compound lifts “thicken your core muscles”-Self selection bias in body type and sport-Do older women need more protein-Plus how Holly manages to balance her coaching and competitive careers-And much more00:58 Training to Failure: Do We Need It?01:52 Research Insights on Training to Failure04:49 Experienced vs. Beginner Lifters: Knowing Failure10:20 Effective Reps and Training Volume12:16 Research on Training Volume and Muscle Growth18:23 High Volume Training: Pros and Cons23:11 Practical Advice for General Population32:01 Exploring Training Frequency and Volume35:17 Benefits of Full Body Training38:42 The Debate on Compound Lifts and Core Thickness49:22 Balancing Life and Competitive Training01:00:17 Protein Needs for Older WomenI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Dan Go is a fitness coach for entrepreneurs who's build a massive media presence with actionable advice while ignoring the combativeness of the fitness industry. Dan guests to share his wisdom on:-What you need to focus on to feel better in your 40's and beyond than you did in your 20's-Beliefs to let go of to be healthier -A nuanced approach to reducing alcohol intake -Getting away from victim mentality -The mindset of not seeing change in your 40's as already too late-What to focus on for long term longevity -Why financial stress negatively impacts your health-The importance of curating the environment, the people, and the media you surround yourself with -And much more00:16 Guest Introduction: Dan's Journey02:59 Fitness in Your Forties: Key Strategies04:58 Beliefs and Behaviors for Success11:22 The Impact of Alcohol on Health24:40 Blame and Responsibility in Fitness27:20 Misrepresentation in Health Studies28:30 The Vicious Cycle of Misinformation29:46 Promoting Longevity and Healthy Living35:09 Financial Health and Stress Management40:19 The Importance of Your Social Environment46:17 Curating Your Environment for Success49:41 Final Thoughts and ResourcesI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Aidan Muir is a dietitian(Australian spelling) who's masterful at presenting evidence based nutrition through his media. Aidan joins me to talk about:-The basics of creatine, who should consider taking it, -Is the evidence for creatine's physical and cognitive benefits as strong as some believe-Does PCOS require a special approach to nutrition-Is it really harder to lose fat with PCOS-Do GLP-1 agonist medications work as well for PCOS-Are there situations where meal timing has benefits?-How to track raw vs cooked weight for your meals-Nutrition and hydration strategies for hybrid and endurance athletes-Is there strong evidence that high fibre intake affects longevity-What Aidan means by saying: “Not every nutrition decision needs to be something sustainable you can do for the rest of your life”-And much more00:56 Creatine 101: Benefits and Misconceptions03:07 Debunking Creatine Myths07:02 Creatine and Cognitive Function10:53 Nutrition for PCOS19:14 Anti-Inflammatory Diets22:58 The Importance of Meal Timing24:50 High Training Volumes and Calorie Modulation26:09 Nutrition Strategies for Endurance Athletes27:18 Tracking Nutrition: Raw vs Cooked30:12 Carbohydrate Intake for Hybrid Athletes38:28 GLP-1 Agonists and PCOS39:49 Fiber Intake and Longevity43:09 Sustainability in Nutrition DecisionsI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Adrian Vanvleck is The High Wizard of a magical realm where nerd culture and fitness merge. Adrian's power is creating access for anyone to experience fitness without elitism or gatekeeping. Adrian guests to share his thoughts on:-Are more nerds participating in fitness-What created a portal for nerd culture enthusiasts to be more visible in the mainstream-How can we create room for both our nerdy pursuits and health and fitness-What elitism and gatekeeping looks like in fitness-Why you can't just say you have boundaries, you have to enforce them-Why we can't expect to experience life on easy mode all the time-How to find a system for getting the right calorie intake for your goals without forcing a triggering approach-His experience in a GLP-1 agonist medication scientific trial where he was locked in a metabolic ward for 30 days-And much more00:56 The Rise of Nerd Culture in Fitness06:03 The Impact of Pop Culture on Fitness12:02 Breaking Down Fitness Barriers for Nerds19:02 Setting Boundaries and Overcoming Self-Sabotage26:45 The Stoplight System: Managing Expectations in Fitness31:58 Setting Realistic Fitness Goals32:15 The Importance of Commitment32:26 Managing Expectations in Fitness33:44 Permission and Control in Fitness35:29 Gatekeeping and Elitism in Fitness44:37 The Role of Genetics and Environment in Obesity53:41 Calories and Weight Management59:49 Building a Supportive Fitness CommunityI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Hattie Boydle is a world champion competitor plus coach and educator. Hattie joins the podcast to share her wisdom on:-Challenging our narratives and stories about why believe and do what we do-Why women can build muscle as effectively as men-How challenging it is to stay “lean” year round-Her competitive history and approach that created her physique -Her discipline and devotion to her training and nutrition-The tradeoffs we make to maintain a physique and the tradeoffs we make when we don't-Diet culture-The importance of asking questions-Why women would more quickly develop their dream physiques by focusing on building vs dieting. -And much more01:00 - “I often call myself the grandma of the fitness industry.” 02:00 - Why she thought she'd stop competing at 30 but kept going 04:00 - Competing as a personal venture: “It's selfish — I do it for me.” 06:00 - On AI in fitness: “AI will never take my job — it will never be human.” 07:00 - Misinformation: “Charisma isn't science, and a six-pack doesn't equal expertise.” 10:00 - Myth-busting: Women can build muscle as effectively as men 16:00 - From gymnast to competitor: 20 years of consistent training 18:00 - “Discipline is self-care. Even when unmotivated, I still do it.” 21:00 - Learning flexible dieting with @biolayne to repair food relationship 25:00 - Loving the prep process more than show day 31:00 - On aging: “We earn wisdom and muscle maturity — age isn't a limitation.” 41:00 - Why fitness models influence: most of the world is out of shape 45:00 - “Every goal has a cost. Fear pushes us, desire pulls us.” 49:00 - Respect the build: “Everybody respects the diet, but not enough respect the build.” 55:00 - Diet culture's claws: peeling them off one by one I've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Josh Taylor is coach who's media combines evidence based information with his love of gaming. Josh opens up about his personal experience and shares:-His experience with gym anxiety and how he worked through it-How the fitness helps with mental health struggles-The challenges dealing with a large and engaged social media presence-The evidence based benefits of gaming-How set boundaries and enjoy personal joys without guilt-Why he distanced himself from the “science based label”-The problem with influencers who speak in absolutes -How to best apply research to real world experience-Why “boring makes for good results but not for good content”-And much more00:51 Struggling with Gym Anxiety01:43 Dealing with Personal Challenges04:54 Impact of Home Stress on Gym Attendance06:02 Finding Refuge in the Gym09:46 Overcoming Gym Anxiety11:18 Fitness and Mental Health14:54 Navigating Social Media Pressures20:12 Balancing Work and Downtime22:05 Guilty Pleasures and Relaxation29:01 Critique of Modern TV Shows and Movies30:21 The Witcher: A Deep Dive33:58 Gaming: Benefits and Misconceptions40:48 The Science-Based Lifting Debate54:35 The DiCaprio Method and Rep Ranges56:43 Final Thoughts and ResourcesI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Kenny Santucci is the founder of Strong New York, NYC's biggest health, fitness, and wellness expo and the owner of The Strength Club in Manhattan. Kenny joins the podcast to share his thoughts on:-Are we failing as an industry and a society with health and fitness?-His mission with his Strong New York Event-Hyrox and its popularity -People seeking more community, especially in consuming fitness-Increased demand for in-person coaching and gyms-Helping the people who are falling through the cracks-And much more01:04 Are We Failing at Fitness?03:36 The Cost of Fitness and Prioritizing Health06:16 Fitness as a Status Symbol10:21 The Problem with Fitness Grifters15:36 The Rise of Strong New York19:14 The Evolution of Fitness Trends21:27 The Social Aspect of Fitness23:52 Encouraging Community at Fitness Events24:41 Strength Competitions and Testing Arenas25:42 Diverse Fitness Activities and Classes26:18 Encouraging Fitness for Everyone27:42 The Power of Community and Inspiration31:35 Organizing a Successful Fitness Event33:44 Educational Opportunities for Fitness Professionals36:18 Event Highlights and Special Features41:46 Promoting the Event and Final ThoughtsI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Michael Boyle is the founder of Mike Boyle's Strength and Conditioning, author, and a pioneer and icon of strength and conditioning.Mike generously guests to share his wisdom and experience about:-Should kids specialize early in a single sport-Who really benefits when kids specialize early-Is there a relationship between early specialization and injury-What does it take to become a division 1 college athlete-How important is youth strength and conditioning to long term sport performance-His thoughts on seeing former interns doing social media trend video-His thoughts on the state of the fitness industry -His thoughts on high level athletes and injuries-Guarding your peace online-And much more01:33 The Problem with Early Specialization in Youth Sports07:05 Sponsorship Message: Macros First08:13 The Tiger Woods Narrative and Misinterpretations11:36 The Importance of Multi-Sport Athletes12:50 Sponsorship Message: RP Strength21:55 Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes24:34 The Responsibility of Fitness Influencers35:56 Starting Soft: Building Team Trust36:50 Fitness Enthusiasts in Sports37:08 Longevity in Professional Sports40:06 The Financial Realities of Pro Athletes49:03 Social Media and Blocking Negativity50:48 Embracing Technology in Training58:36 The Evolution of Functional Training01:04:39 Annual Training Events and NetworkingI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Katie Dabrowski is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength Coach who merges her education in behavioural psychology and neuroscience with strength training to help people get out of pain, recover from injury, and get strong, Katie guests to share her wisdom on:-How to overcome fear of pain and previous injury when returning to lifting, life, and sport-How she likes to reframe an injury into an opportunity -How to develop psychological resilience-Can people just think their way out of pain-Does exercise selection matter for rehab-Why training and rehab should look the same to an outsider viewer-Why she prefers to think in terms of milestones instead of timelines for rehab-Do pain and injury always come with a clear diagnosis and how to approach rehab if it doesn't-How to work with people who expect passive treatments to fix their pain and heal injuries-Why strengthening is the pathway out of pain-And much more01:05 The Importance of Sleep01:41 Sponsor Message: Just Bite Me Meals02:46 Sleep Boundaries and Adaptation04:34 Returning to Sport After Injury08:29 Sponsor Message: Macros First09:46 Psychological Resilience in Injury Recovery18:14 Exercise Selection in Rehab24:49 Physio Insights and Knee Injury Discussion26:06 Psychological Aspects of Injury and Recovery28:29 Rehab Expectations and Training Integration34:49 The Role of Strength Training in Rehab39:48 Managing Pain and Injury Through Training41:58 Engaging Clients in the Rehab ProcessI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Jordan Shallow is a renaissance man of training philosophy and the co-founder of Pre-Script and the leading industry mind and educator on biomechanics and training anatomy. Jordan also travels the world to still train people hands on, from pro athletes to everyday people. Jordan joins to share his wisdom and philosophy on:-Is fatigue a boogeyman to be avoided-How do you manage fatigue in training?-The current nature of fitness social media divisiveness-Why he doesn't get involved in callout video based “stitch” battles-And much more00:48 Newfoundland Connections02:45 Social Media and Fitness Industry Controversies03:02 Sponsor Message: Renaissance Periodization04:24 Debate on Science-Based vs. Evidence-Based Training14:07 Philosophical Insights on Social Media17:09 Fatigue and Training Capacity23:17 Reorienting Perception of Exercise Fatigue24:36 Teaching Deadlift and Overcoming Normative Values25:31 Changing Perception of Soreness and Pain27:37 Creating Psychological Safety in Training32:55 Load Management and Exercise Selection38:26 Scaling Intensity and Avoiding Injury44:46 Complexity in Training and Continuous LearningI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Dr. Stu Phillips is a professor at McMaster University and one of the most prominent and respected researchers in resistance training and nutrition especially relating to muscle and aging.Stu joins me to share:-What is and what causes sarcopenia-Can we prevent sarcopenia -How much protein do we really need - to live healthy and for optimal muscle building-Do our protein needs change as we get older-Our current understanding of the importance of food timing-Is there any evidence to support the use of peptides-The issues with sourcing peptides-Popular and misleading claims around women's training and menopause -Do energy drinks halt muscle repair-And much more00:55 Understanding Sarcopenia02:24 Preventing Muscle Loss with Age04:32 Building Muscle at Any Age07:38 Protein Requirements and Aging11:24 Debunking Protein Myths17:57 Plant-Based vs. Animal-Based Proteins23:36 Protein Timing and Recovery26:58 Introduction to Peptides27:42 Oral vs. Injectable Peptides29:41 Skepticism and Anecdotal Evidence34:45 Menopause and Women's Training42:12 Energy Drinks and Muscle Repair44:03 Social Media and Misinformation49:48 The Importance of Evidence-Based InformationI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Dave Tate is an icon of the strength, powerlifting, and coaching world. The founder of EliteFTS and prolific writer and author, Dave is an institution in the industry.Dave guests to talk about:-What he's training for now-The ways he sets personal training and performance goals, how they evolve with age-The tradeoffs he made early in his career to pursue elite performance-Would he do things differently if he could do it over again-What still gets him fired up about coaching-Community being missing from the modern gym scene-Is there an appetite for long form writing in the industry?-And much more00:48 Dave Tate's Current Training Regimen03:44 The Purpose Behind the Training07:28 Balancing Health and Heavy Lifting17:00 Injuries and Training Modifications23:33 Philosophy on Training Through Injuries26:46 Overcoming Injuries and Mental Resilience27:32 What Fires Up a Veteran Coach32:08 The Importance of Context in Coaching34:46 Community in Modern Gyms38:50 The Future of Online and In-Person Training43:04 The Value of Writing and Continuous LearningI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Charlie Weingroff is a legendary Physical Therapist and Strength Coach who joins me to share his thoughts on:-Issues with high volume physical therapy business models-Helping people who have been told by a doctor not to lift weights due to pain and injury-How to talk to people about their pain-How pain is tied to emotion -How pain works in the nervous system-What ““We know that MRI's don't lie but they don't always tell the whole story” means-What is the interference effect and does it matter to your training?-The prevalence of high level athletes who compete with some degree of manageable injury-And much more01:21 Discussion on Physical Therapy Practices01:45 Critique of Commercial Physical Therapy04:54 Importance of Effort in Physical Therapy10:05 Strength and Conditioning in Physical Therapy12:19 Approach to Back Pain and MRI22:04 Empathy and Communication in Therapy27:56 Understanding Pain Perception29:27 The Role of Knowledge in Pain30:32 Cultural and Environmental Influences on Pain32:02 The Impact of Diagnosis and Communication33:12 Pain Management Strategies44:36 The Interference Effect in TrainingI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Michael James Shaw is a unique guest on the show. Michael isn't a fitness professional but an actor and writer with credits including Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, The Walking Dead, Fight Night, and now season 2 of Twisted Metal. Michael is an avid fitness enthusiast and used yoga, Brazilian Jiujitsu, strength training, and more to shape his body and mind for his various roles. Michael shares:-How he prepares physically for movie and tv roles-Why he considers his body as “part of the costume”-His dramatic physical transformation fro his youth-Do actors stay in shirtless scene shape year round-How he got started in his career and who was his greatest influence-How he sets boundaries around working out and eating healthy while spending long days on set and handling the physical demands of some roles-Why cooking and tracking nutrition are critical -How he creates space for clarity and creativity-And much more00:16 Meet Michael James Shaw: Actor and Fitness Enthusiast01:33 Michael's Fitness Journey for Twisted Metal04:52 Balancing Fitness and Acting10:57 Michael's Early Life and Influences19:03 The Role of Yoga and Jiu-Jitsu in Michael's Life23:30 Adapting Fitness Routines24:42 Importance of Listening to Your Body25:40 Creating Personalized Workout Plans27:01 Maintaining Physicality for Acting Roles27:54 Combining Fitness with Acting29:22 The Role of Dance and Movement in Fitness32:05 Balancing Travel and Fitness38:07 Navigating Celebrity Culture39:43 The Emotional Impact of ActingI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Dr Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor and Plant Based Nutrition Educator.Matthew guests to share his experience on:-Dealing with fraudulent AI based marketing, including his own experience having his voice and image stolen and used to promote dubious products. -Are extreme tribal diets as common in the general population as they seem from social media.-Dealing with the false claims about vegan diets from the most extreme vegan influencers. -Are energy drinks actually harmful.-Are plant based sources of protein really inferior to animal sources.-Are plant sources of protein actually “incomplete” proteins.-What's the relationship between saturated fat and poor health outcomes.-Popular misconceptions about plant based nutrition. -Convenient ways to get more protein if you practice a plant based diet.-Debunking claims about anti-nutrients in plants.-And much more.00:42 AI Misinformation Incident03:31 Legal and Platform Responses06:33 AI and Music Industry07:43 Consumer Responsibility and Verification12:14 Extreme Diets and Social Media14:26 Veganism and Ideology22:50 Energy Drinks: Myths and Facts26:33 Cardiac Risks of Energy Drinks27:28 Caffeine Sensitivity and Consumption29:49 Energy Drinks and Cognitive Function33:02 Plant-Based vs. Animal Protein46:28 Debunking the Toxic Plants Narrative52:36 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Emma Storey Gordon is a behaviour change and fat loss expert with incredible messaging that gently calls us on our own sh!t. Emma shares her insight on:-Identifying when and why your energy is low and the simple lifestyle behaviours you can change to improve your daily energy and sense of well being.-Lower standard creep.-The stories we tell ourselves about planning.-Focus on making your bad days better.-Mitigating self sabotage.-The problem with thinking we should never feel hungry. -Dealing with the reality that we can't eat whatever we want, whenever we want, and stay lean. -Is there a relationship between behaviours that create financial freedom and behaviours that create a healthy life. -Is there any benefit to collagen protein.-And much more00:43 Emma's Personal Health Journey02:17 Energy Management and Fat Loss04:54 Unproductive Work and ADHD08:49 Planning and Overcoming Resistance13:24 Modern World and Weight Gain18:23 Intuitive Eating and Hunger25:15 The Psychology Behind Spending and Status26:54 Nutritional Choices and Tribalism30:09 Financial Freedom and Lifestyle Choices32:49 The Importance of Consistency in Fitness36:41 The Hype Around Collagen Supplements42:20 Marketing Tactics and Supplement IndustryI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Eve Guzman combines her education with her personal experience to have lost 150 pounds, kept it off, became a successful nutrition coach, then built an empire mentoring other women to build their businesses. Eve shares her wisdom on:-Why people don't want to change-The stories and narratives people hold onto to remain stuck in place-How to change those narratives-How your stories and staying in the same place protect you-Why tracking nutrition isn't as hard as people think-What happens when people start tracking-Fears around regaining the weight-Dealing with friction from others when you change your life and lose weight-Gaining confidence in your ability to maintain weight loss-Dealing with “food noise”-Do you miss the old lifestyle, way of eating, way you felt-How staying “heavier” was a way of hiding from the world and from expectations -How to manage hunger-The difference between major change in your body and change in identity-And so much more00:16 Eve Guzman's Weight Loss Journey02:17 The Importance of Tracking Macros05:59 Challenges and Mindset Shifts07:31 Family Influence and Cultural Norms10:22 Professional and Personal Growth21:04 Maintaining Weight Loss and Overcoming Fear23:54 Balancing Healthy and Fun Foods25:15 Missing Old Eating Habits26:49 Hiding from the World29:22 Dealing with Food Noise33:17 Overcoming Hunger and Cravings40:43 Tracking Nutrition Basics43:37 Challenges in Tracking NutritionI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Danny Matranga is a certified strength and conditioning coach who's made an impact with no nonsense evidence based messaging around nutrition and fitness.Danny joins me to share his thoughts on:-Why people do not have the skills to eyeball their calorie tracking-The sugar diet-His favourite tracking strategies -Why extreme diets are “performance art”-The problems with dietary tribalism-Why short sedentary women struggle with staying lean-And much more

Dr Mike T. Nelson is a PhD, Author, and prolific educator in nutrition and training.Mike guests to share his expertise on:-What is metabolic flexibility and why it's important for your health and performance-How to get your body to more efficiently utilize carbs and fats as fuel-When your body best uses fat and carbs as fuel-What's going on with insulin resistance-How to improve insulin sensitivity -The importance of sleep on insulin sensitivity-Why we see diminishing returns on calorie burn when we try to dramatically increase physical activity-What's the “Sugar Diet” and why is it gaining attention-And much more00:46 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility01:46 The Role of Carbohydrates and Fats03:06 Challenges with Carbohydrate Utilization05:07 Impact of Ketogenic Diets09:23 Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Flexibility19:37 Improving Insulin Sensitivity22:02 Cold Water Immersion and Metabolic Effects25:13 Caloric Output in Active Populations27:32 Understanding Caloric Burn and Step Count28:35 The Limits of Caloric Burn31:29 The Role of NEAT in Caloric Expenditure38:17 The Impact of Neurodivergence on Caloric Burn40:45 Exploring the Sugar Diet48:38 Practical Takeaways for Metabolic FlexibilityI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women's online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they're limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th

Dr Eric Helms is one of the most respected and influential educators in muscle building training and nutrition. Eric guests with detailed and nuanced answers about:-How much muscle can the average person expect to build in a year or across a lifetime-Are there differences between men's and women's ability to build muscle -Why some distrust has grown toward science and science backed muscle building communicators-Why we see a battle ground between old school bodybuilding and evidence based tribes-Thoughts on differences between natural and enhanced bodybuilding -Unhelpful ideas that come out of the bodybuilding world-Traditional bulking nutrition -Are there health risks associated with high protein diets-And much more01:37 Muscle Building Expectations05:28 Men vs. Women in Muscle Building09:13 Genetic Potential and Training Response26:36 The Role of Social Media in Fitness41:54 The Evolution of Macro Tracking in Bodybuilding43:08 Integrating Research with Practice in Sports Science45:04 Challenges in Communicating Scientific Findings47:45 Differences Between Enhanced and Natural Bodybuilders51:13 The Impact of Training Protocols and Drugs on Recovery01:03:19 Bulking and Cutting Cycles: Are They Necessary?01:14:40 Debunking Myths About High Protein DietsI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women's online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they're limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th

Zack Zillner is the Director of Sports Performance at The University of Miami for men's basketball and co-host of the Coach Em Up PodcastZack joins to talk about:-The problem with movement cults-Why we sometimes see people overvalue trends popularized by high level athletes, like cupping and kinesiotape -Managing off season vs in season training for athletes-What matters for recovery for the athlete and the every day person-What qualities does an everyday athlete need to train and maintain to stay active in sports-Qualities Zack hopes to install in the young athletes he workouts with, outside of the sports skills-And much more01:29 Movement Cults: A Critical Discussion03:30 Injury Risks and Misconceptions07:37 Functional Movement Patterns and Dogma09:28 Athleticism vs. Training Methodologies15:20 Balancing Training and Recovery23:28 Effective Recovery Strategies24:52 Realizing the Importance of Nutrition in Your Thirties26:01 Balancing Party Life and Athletic Performance26:30 Educating Young Athletes on Drinking Habits29:14 The Impact of Alcohol on Recovery and Performance29:57 Adapting Training as You Age35:06 The Role of Speed and Power in Aging Athletes36:51 Incorporating Athletic Training for General Population41:41 Developing Life Skills Through SportsI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women's online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they're limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th

Amanda Thebe is one of the most trusted voices in menopause advocacy and education. Amanda guests to take a blowtorch to the exploding volume of menopause misinformation online. Amanda shares:-How her strength training maybe have prevented broken bones after being hit by a car-Why we are seeing this explosion in menopause and women's hormonal health misinformation-Debunking myths around cortisol and weighted vests as these relate to menopause-Red flag claims to be wary of with menopause influencers-Her most trusted resources (some popular figures are NOT on her list)-The problem with supplements marketed to women for menopause -The importance of exercise for improvement in menopause symptoms-The value of zone 2 cardio and who you shouldn't listen to people who create fear around it-What men can do to support women in menopause-Facts and myths about menopause hormone therapy-And much more01:04 Amanda's Recent Accident and Strength Training Benefits03:37 Sponsored Segment: Macros First App05:42 The Importance of Resistance Training for Women10:23 Mental Health and Fitness: Amanda's Personal Journey14:24 The Menopause Information Explosion19:12 Identifying Good and Bad Players in Menopause Advocacy33:38 Introduction to Rucking and Media Influence34:33 Misrepresentation in Studies and Integrity Issues35:58 Menopause Supplements: A Billion Dollar Business37:07 The Menopause Gold Rush and Supplement Skepticism42:26 Empowerment Through Strength Training46:59 Supporting Women Through Menopause55:41 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Facts and MythsI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women's online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they're limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th

Brad Dieter is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of Macros Inc.Brad shares his expertise on:-What years of client data suggests about the people who lose the excess weight and keep it off are doing to be successful-What happens when people are misled by the allure of fad diets and overpromised diet marketing-How do rewire the narrative that other life success must come at the cost of our own health-The importance of being resilient on a bad day-Why you should lean into the gym when life gets hard-What happens when you remove peoples support structures like coaching -Is resistance training essential for long term fat loss maintenance -And much more

Jeb Stuart Johnston specializes in working with people who struggle with emotional eating. Jeb joins me to share:-Understanding emotional eating and why its a significant driver of our obesity crisis-Important skills for managing emotional eating-Why he approaches emotional eating with non-judgemental curiosity -If GLP-1 Agonist drugs help with emotional eating-Why some people struggle with emotional eating more than others-Why overeating may be a coping mechanism that's turned on you-The nervous systems role in eating-His frustration with narcissistic influencer self-aggrandizement-Plus a bonus discussion about some fitness industry thoughts between old friends-And much more03:10 Emotional Eating and Societal Obesity06:13 The Role of Emotions in Decision Making08:31 Practical Skills for Emotional Regulation16:38 Childhood Influences on Emotional Eating30:25 GLP-1 Agonists and Emotional Eating34:21 Athlete's Weight Management Journey34:56 Compact Resources on Specific Topics35:05 Personal and Professional Insights36:45 Transformation and Mentorship37:58 Nervous System and Emotional Eating43:37 Impact of Social Media and Outrage Culture48:55 Building Meaningful ConnectionsI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women's online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they're limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th

Tim Riley is a strength and conditioning coach and host of the Coach Em Up Podcast. Tim joins to share his thoughts and wisdom about:-How important fitness was in leaving behind a past involving drugs and alcohol-How to build muscle without losing athleticism -The traits, attitudes, and behaviours that correlate with athletes going on to be successful in sport and life-The strength and conditioning principles Tim believes would help everyday lifters-Where elite sport and general population training should be the same -And much more.

Lavanya Krishnan is a personal trainer with a Masters Degree in public health, who travels the world extensively. Lavanya shares:-Why she doesn't compromise on her fitness when she travels-How to plan ahead to include strength training-What do to when you don't have gym access while travelling-When to give yourself grace on your fitness and nutrition routine-Her experience visiting one of the most iconic sites famous for appearing in the movie Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade-Thoughts on different countries and cultures and their attitude and access toward fitness-Thoughts on the balance between taking personal responsibility for your health outcomes and the need for regulatory change to help people-And much more Lavanya is also a client and member of my 13 week online women's strength program and we highlight some of it's benefits. Registration is now open for the June 30th start cohort.I've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women's online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they're limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th

Ava Cowan is a legendary Pro Figure Champion and Coach who's appeared on the cover of over 20 fitness magazines. Ava joins me to share:-When do fitness competition diets become dangerous-What are the red flag behaviours to watch for-How to create guardrails to diet safely-Ava's positive and negative experiences from a long and successful competitive career-Are there people who are drawn to competition for the wrong reasons-Helpful lessons for fat loss from competition dieting-What's happening when someone hits a fat loss plateau and how to navigate -Are people being honest when tracking their calories-And much more.01:12 Dangers of Fitness Competition Diets02:20 Health Risks and Eating Disorders06:56 Coaching Everyday People08:24 Importance of Off-Season and Reverse Dieting17:24 Personal Experiences and Lessons from Competitions21:07 Old Beliefs and Modern Approaches in Fitness26:39 The Dark Side of Fitness Competitions29:36 Lessons from Competition Prep for Everyday Fat Loss31:57 Navigating Muscle Gain Challenges36:24 Understanding Fat Loss Plateaus38:41 The Reality of Calorie Tracking Errors44:29 The Entitlement to Eat and Stay LeanI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women's online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they're limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th

Legendary powerlifter and IFBB Pro bodybuilder Stan Efferding is also one of the most thoughtful practitioners of evidence based nutrition and training. Stan joins for a pure masterclass in:-Why we have an obesity and metabolic health crisis -How much of the benefit of healthy lifestyle is directly attributable to fat loss-Why the classic “eat less/move more” advice is truthful but not helpful -What is Stan's Vertical Diet and how has it helped his clients become healthier-Why diets fail?-The role of food environments -Sorting the facts from the fiction about Blue Zones-The power of walking after meals-Notes on better sleep-LDL cholesterol risks-And a ton more wisdom that will help you01:30 The Obesity and Metabolic Health Crisis04:47 The Role of Ultra-Processed Foods05:18 The Impact of Appetite Hormones22:34 The Vertical Diet: A Comprehensive Approach30:23 Understanding FODMAPs and Dietary Sensitivities35:17 Debunking Diet Myths and Misconceptions46:45 Questioning Longevity Studies47:41 Healthy User Bias in Meat Consumption48:28 Processed Meat and Cancer Risk50:39 Alcohol and Health Myths51:47 Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle53:11 Vertical Diet: Bulking vs. Cutting58:33 Appetite Regulation and Food Swaps01:08:20 Meal Prep and Dietary Adherence01:17:08 Exercise and Sustainable FitnessI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women's online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they're limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th

Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple is garnering a lot of attention for her excellent myth busting media. Lauren joins to share:-Why “balancing hormones” is nonsense-If there's any evidence to support general training prescriptions around women's cycles-Do weighted vests help with bone mineral density -Can we “build” bone health as we age-Why we are seeing a lot of questionable or outright bad information on popular wellness podcasts-Why there's been an explosion in bad information about menopause-Do women lose muscle when training fasted-Clearing up misconceptions about cortisol -And much, much, more00:53 Debunking Hormone Balancing Myths02:08 Impact of Lifestyle on Hormones07:28 Menstrual Cycle and Training Myths22:05 Fasted Training and Muscle Loss27:50 Complexity in Fitness Narratives28:39 Navigating Menopause: The Perfect Storm31:06 Menopause Misinformation: A Growing Concern32:35 Debunking the Weighted Vest Myth41:15 Effective Strategies for Bone Health44:49 The Importance of Consistency in Physical ActivityI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Dr Spencer Nadolsky is an industry leading obesity physician who joins me to cut through the noise and confusion about:-Why obesity is so prevalent-Food Noise-GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic-GLP-1 medication effects on addiction -Debunking misinformation about LDL cholesterol risks-Can we influence the distribution of body fat?-What is Lipidema (hint - the fibrous lower body fat like tissue some women struggle with)-Why some people have different metabolic rates-Debunking common misconceptions about doctors, including incentives around prescribing medication-And much more00:40 The Genetics vs. Environment Debate on Obesity02:26 Appetite Dysregulation and GLP-1 Medications05:47 Food Marketing and Ultra-Processed Foods08:53 The Controversy Around GLP-1 Agonists09:45 Weight Bias and Obesity Stigma12:11 The Future of GLP-1 Medications16:48 Metabolic Health and Obesity22:37 Genetics and Fat Distribution25:16 Health Risks Associated with Obesity27:55 Understanding LDL Cholesterol and Its Risks29:00 Thresholds for LDL Cholesterol Levels30:24 Personal Experience with Lipid-Lowering Drugs31:47 Introduction to Lipedema32:25 Challenges in Treating Lipedema36:12 Misconceptions and Stigma Around Lipedema39:50 Debunking Myths About Doctors and Pharmaceuticals45:46 Metabolic Rates and ObesityI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Pat Basil is a CSCS with a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology, a great combo for knowing how to merge the training prescription with the relationship and mindset to get people to act and change. Pat joins me to share his thoughts on:-How to create the sweet spot of training stimulus to create adaptation-Why you can make great progress with more consistency and less total work-Why focusing on keeping the streak alive helps-Why he doesn't care if you get bored and why changing up your training every 4 weeks is a bad idea-What is rate of force development, why it matters, and how we can train it-Why training power and explosiveness is important for everyone-Plyometrics, jumping, the difference between them, and what really matters-And much more01:15 Training Intensity and Stimulus03:58 Misconceptions in Fitness Media06:26 Consistency and Effective Training13:21 Psychological Barriers in Training22:24 Rate of Force Development26:24 Handling Everyday Physical Tasks27:07 Training for Functional Strength30:27 Understanding Plyometrics34:28 Programming Plyometric Exercises40:10 Tools and Techniques for Explosive Training44:30 Staying Active and Enjoying ExerciseI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Chris Powell is a lot more than just the host of the ABC Series Extreme Weight Loss (Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition). Chris is a highly educated, evidence based, and deeply empathic coach who works with people struggling with significant weight loss. Chris shares:-The biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight-Helping people change their beliefs about what they can accomplish-Could a show like his even be made in today's landscape?-What conditions and behaviours were necessary for people to keep the weight off that they lost-The risks vs the rewards of significant fat loss-Some of the negative aspects of social media attention and if he would go back and keep the genie in the bottle of the fame from his show-How the show and his work has positively changed lives, told stories, and inspired people to change-The importance of keeping promises to yourself-Some dangers of social media attention, the people who don't understand boundaries, and problems with sharing kids on your social media-And much more00:26 Mainstream Media and Fitness Industry04:20 Biggest Mistakes in Weight Loss10:27 Psychological Barriers to Weight Loss12:38 The Role of Identity in Transformation18:15 Extreme Weight Loss Shows: Could They Exist Today?23:46 Maintaining Weight Loss: Key Factors32:02 Risks of Rapid Weight Loss34:01 The Importance of Muscle Maintenance34:24 Guest Introductions and Upcoming Episodes35:21 Concerns with Rapid Weight Loss37:21 Psychological Aspects of Weight Loss39:12 The Role of Accountability in Weight Loss43:27 Navigating Public Attention and Social Media53:52 Parental Influence on Children's Body ImageI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Dr Sean Pastuch is an industry leader in helping people not accept a life limited by pain, but getting people back to doing what they love. In this episode Sean shares:-His insights into why we don't need to accept pain as part of life-Thoughts on how to change our story about pain-How to get back to doing things we love in life-How our relationships affect our experience of pain-Insights on recognizing and changing our rigid identity around what we can or can't do-4 steps to becoming a high performer in life-Why not trusting yourself to follow through can be damaging-And much more01:22 Discussing Pain Management02:21 The Impact of Pain on Life04:24 Challenging Pain Narratives06:21 Active Life's Approach to Pain07:27 Personal Stories and Examples15:56 Understanding Pain and Its Signals26:00 The Role of Environment and Relationships29:17 Identity and Flexibility31:13 The Comfort of Identity and Fear of Failure32:11 Sports Analogies: Performance Under Pressure34:29 The Pressure Drill: Building Mental Toughness38:27 The Four Steps to Becoming a High Performer41:11 The Importance of Keeping Promises to Yourself53:16 Setting Boundaries and Saying No53:45 Opportunities with Active LifeI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Matt Wenning is a rare combination of high level education (Masters Degree in Biomechanics) and high level competition success (3x World Champion powerlifter and multiple record holder). Matt joins me to share his thoughts on:-Biomechanics, specifically practical and tactical nuance, and underrated ideas he feels aren't utilized often enough-Why he feels variety is important but how to apply variety-Why experienced lifters may benefit from thoughtful variety in their programming and why newer lifters benefit more from more time focusing on consistent skills-How to train for power and explosiveness-How to get strong-How to develop grit and mental toughness-And much more02:35 The Importance of Gym Environment06:22 Biomechanics and Training Variety13:12 Strength Training and Injury Prevention23:15 Plyometrics and Practical Applications28:44 Concerns About Long-Term Athletic Performance29:02 The Reality of Genetic Gifts in Fitness29:32 The Importance of Patience in Strength Training30:09 Practical Tips for Everyday Strength30:33 Stress Management for Firefighters31:12 The Role of Recovery in Strength Training32:29 Understanding Muscle and Strength Development38:25 The Importance of Exercise Variation41:40 Mental Toughness and Physical Limits47:21 Developing Grit and ConsistencyI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium https://www.macrosfirst.com/

Dr. Caleb Burgess is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach who joins me to discuss:-How being an overall healthier person means you typically have less pain and recover from injury better-How repetitive movements and sustained postures may lead to injury risk-Why slouched positions aren't inherently risky for injury, but lack of variety of movement may be -If exercise technique has any relationship with pain-If it's ok to play up the placebo effect of some treatments if someone feels better-And much more00:57 The Overestimation of Specific Treatments01:32 Holistic Health and Pain Management03:24 The Role of Lifestyle in Recovery03:50 Belief and Placebo in Therapy09:09 Challenges in Patient Beliefs and Expectations12:57 The Power of Placebo and Ethical Considerations19:39 The Importance of Movement and Posture27:08 Understanding the Construction Worker's Physical Demands28:31 The Importance of Load Management29:58 The Cup Analogy for Capacity Building31:24 Personal Anecdotes on Physical Training33:06 Does Exercise Technique Matter?43:11 Factors Influencing Pain Beyond Physical Activity47:54 Conclusion and ResourcesI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium https://www.macrosfirst.com/

Brad Schoenfeld, PhD is among the worlds leading researchers in the field of muscle hypertrophy, a tenured professor, and author. Brad is measured and nuanced in his breakdown of popular muscle building beliefs and myths. Brad joins me to share a researched backed breakdown of:-Why we can build muscle with rep ranges outside the classic 8-12 reps. -The benefits of training at different rep ranges. -Are higher reps more fatiguing than low reps.-Is fatigue really a serious issue in training.-What the research really says about volume.-The difference between effective and optimal for training volume.-Are metallic stress and muscle damage relevant to muscle growth.-How muscle memory works.-Does lifting tempo matter.-The frustrating things about muscle hypertrophy Brad sees popular and circulating in the industry.-Plus much more.01:05 Debunking Muscle Building Myths01:40 Research Insights on Rep Ranges03:29 Practical Implications of Training Loads14:44 Volume and Muscle Hypertrophy23:31 Mechanical Tension and Muscle Growth25:25 Introduction to Muscle Hypertrophy Research25:52 Mechanical Tension: The Primary Factor26:16 Metabolic Stress and Muscle Damage29:37 The Role of Satellite Cells31:09 The Pump and Mechanical Tension33:15 Misconceptions in Muscle Hypertrophy34:24 Training Variables and Individual Differences36:40 Eccentric Training and Muscle Damage40:24 Gender Differences in Training Response43:06 Genetic Ceiling and Muscle Memory46:17 Aging and Muscle MaintenanceI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium https://www.macrosfirst.com/

Joel Jamieson is a world leader on performance conditioning, heart rate variability, and energy systems.Joel joins the podcast to educate you on:-The optimal balance of strength and cardio.-Is VO2 max trainable and how important is it for longevity.-Can you do too much strength training to where it negative affects longevity.-Where do we see diminishing returns on strength training.-How does cardio reduce risk of major lifestyle disease like cardiovascular disease.-Why Joel has shifted his focus from coaching elite MMA athletes to longevity science.-Does how you do cardio and strength in relation to each other matter.-How cardio enhances strength training.-An introduction to heart rate variability and how it may help with your health and longevity(we have a deeper dive planned for a future episode). -Strategies to promote parasympathetic nervous system activation.-Why cardio needs to be more frequent than strength training.-And much more.01:00 The Impact of Overtraining on Longevity03:41 Research Insights on Training Frequency and Longevity05:59 Cardio and Strength Training for Optimal Health08:01 The Role of Social Interaction and Lifestyle in Longevity14:23 Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention17:04 The Importance of Muscle Mass in Disease Survival19:11 Personal Reflections and Shift to Longevity Focus22:09 Holistic Lifestyle Interventions for Longevity24:21 Introduction to Heart Rate Variability25:15 Understanding the Parasympathetic Nervous System25:46 Sympathetic Nervous System in Action26:43 Impact of Stress on the Body28:51 HRV and Measuring Stress32:25 Balancing Exercise and Recovery38:33 Adaptive Stimulus in Cardio and Strength Training42:55 Upcoming Events and ResourcesI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium https://www.macrosfirst.com/

Aram Grigorian is a dear friend and one of the most generous and selfless professionals in the industry. Aram joins me to share his thoughts on:-Why he thinks people would benefit from tracking their nutrition (there's a lot of nuance here).-Why people are often resistant to tracking.-Self limiting beliefs.-How fashion magazines, social media, and even your mom's language and actions messed up your body image and relationship with food.-Why creating time to cook is a major obstacle for many people.-How to be empowering and empathic.-Having tough conversations with aging parents about their lifestyle behaviours.-And much more.01:00 The Importance of Nutrition Tracking04:48 Challenges and Misconceptions About Tracking14:56 Practical Tips for Food Tracking22:38 Changing Narratives and Overcoming Beliefs27:48 Challenging Beliefs and Routines28:56 The Disempowerment in the Industry30:28 Empathetic Empowerment31:34 Critique of Performative Empathy32:07 Personal Stories and Parental Influence34:39 The Impact of Diet Culture36:10 Navigating Misinformation and Personal Responsibility39:03 Coaching Women and Body Image40:25 The Role of Strength Training44:08 The Complexity of Individual Health45:31 Empathy and Realistic Goals in Fitness51:02 Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium https://www.macrosfirst.com/

Jason Brown is one of the industry's leading authorities on programming for strength, cardiovascular health, and making it all fit optimally into a busy life. Jason breaks down a masterclass in making strength and cardio work within your busy life so you don't need to live in a gym 6 days a week and shares thoughts on:-How much strength training and cardio you need. -Why you probably don't need more than 3 days in the gym. -How zone 2 cardio helps with muscle growth.-How people usually aren't doing the right things for their health. -Tactics to manage fatigue.-Tactics for getting more steps.-Why making a intentional effort matters in a convenient world. -How to shift out of fight or flight mode.-And much more.01:04 Diving into Strength Training Frequency05:02 Designing Programs for Busy Individuals06:59 The Importance of Recovery and Stress Management10:28 Incorporating Aerobic Training16:28 Tracking Progress and Daily Activity25:18 Effective Two-Day Workout Plans29:52 Home Gym Strategies and Exercise Pairings30:32 Challenges of Training in Commercial Gyms30:52 Full Body Training Strategies32:21 Online Training and Program Adaptations34:36 The Importance of Zone Two Cardio38:21 Social Media and Fitness Misinformation43:20 Balancing Cardio and Strength Training50:21 Final Thoughts and ResourcesI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium https://www.macrosfirst.com/