Digital Barbell Podcast
Digital Barbell Podcast helps busy people get strong, lean, and feel amazing with simple, effective plans. The hosts, Jonathan and Blakley Fletcher, offer personalized coaching that is 100% online. Listeners can learn about training options at www.digitalbarbell.com/options.
Episodes
484 - Avoiding Junk Volume, Summer Priorities, Construction Update
**Summer Strength Challenge Begins 6/15! - Save 20% off Coaching** www.digitalbarbell.com/summerstrengthEmail Jonathan@digitalbarbell.com to join the Step ChallengeApply for coaching www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
483 - We Ranked 5 Common Health & Fitness Tips
8-WEEK SUMMER STRENGTH CHALLENGE BEGINS 6/15/26! ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE! - www.digitalbarbell.com/summerstrength - Join now!There's no shortage of health and fitness advice. Some of it is great, and some is garbage. In today's episode, we pulled out 5 common pieces of advice you've no doubt heard, and gave you our opinion on each. Join the Summer Step Challenge - Email - Jonathan@digi
482 - 6 Goals To Make The Rest of 2026 Success
2026 is nearly half over. Whether you fell off track or you're looking for new goals to make the most of the second half of 2026 a success, we have you covered in this episode. Resources mentioned in this episode:Our free grocery and meal prep guide: www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguideEmail us for the podcast notes: jonathan@digitalbarbell.comOur free 4-week pull-up program: www.digitalbarbell.com
481 - 3 Keys To Success in Fitness (and Life)
Try a FREE week of strength workouts on us! www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthWork 1:1 with us: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-usGetting in shape, and being successful in anything in life comes down to 3 main factors:1: Spending time on preparation and planning2: Adapting to overcome the setbacks that come up3: Understanding that the work you do in the gym is to enhance your life
480 - How Meal Timing Affects Fat Loss & Performance
How Many Calories, Carbs, and Protein Should You Eat? - Download our free tool and find out, based on your goals! https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculatorWork with us: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-usIn this episode of the Digital Barbell Podcast, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics in fitness and nutrition: meal timing.Does eating late at nigh
479 - Do These Simple Things If You Want To Get In Shape
**Save Big On Digital Barbell Training** - Start on 5/4/26 and take advantage of a discount on all 3 levels of our program. Offer ends soon, so check out the details today! https://www.digitalbarbell.com/dgtl-storeYou don't have time to waste on nonsense that doesn't matter. The truth is, getting in shape comes from being consistent with only a few basic things. In today's podcast, we&
478 - Should You Lower Intensity With Age? Why You Get Tendititis, & How To Heal It
*FREE Week of Strength Training* - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthApply to work with us: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-usWorkout program options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/optionsOur Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/digitalbarbell
477 - 7 Non-Negotiables To Look Like You Lift
You're putting time in at the gym or group classes, but is it actually paying off? For most, the answer is no. In today's podcast, we're giving you the 3 training, and 4 nutrition non-negotiables you must abide by if you want to look like you work out. Resources we talked about in this episode:Calorie and Macronutrient Calculator: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientc
476 - She Achieved Nutrition Freedom - Here's How
Do you want to stop "dieting" forever? You can!In today's episode, we're sitting down with Leni, one of our 1:1 nutrition coaching clients. She came to us wanting to solidify her habits, lean out a little, and learn to eat to fuel her busy life as a mom. Apply to work with us 1:1 - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
475 - 5 Things Successful Dieters Do (That Most People Don’t)
Spring Reset Begins 3/30 - Free Month of 1:1 Support: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/spring-resetMost people can lose weight. Keeping it off is where things fall apart.You’ve probably experienced it yourself—lose 10, 20, even 30 pounds… and somehow end up right back where you started a few months later.It's not a motivation problem.It’s not a willpower problem.It’s a strategy and support probl
474 - How to Eat Healthy Without Overthinking It (Simple System That Works)
FREE Healthy Shopping List: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguideIf you’ve ever stood in the grocery store thinking, “I should eat healthier”… but had no real plan, this episode is for you.In this episode, we break down a simple system to help you grocery shop, plan meals, and eat healthier—without tracking everything, following a strict diet, or overcomplicating the process.This is the same
473 - Is This Even Working? - 5 Ways To Know If Your Workouts Are Working
FREE NUTRITION COACHING - Join The "Spring Reset" and have results by summer - Details here: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/spring-resetHere are 5 ways to know for sure if your workout program is working:1. Your Strength Is Gradually Increasing2. Your Technique Is Improving3. Your Capacity Improves4. Your Body Feels Better5. Your Clothes Start Fitting DifferentlyGrab a free week of our S
472 - How To Choose The Right Weights Every Time
🌼 SPRING NUTRITION RESET SPECIAL 🌼 - Get 3 months of expert 1:1 nutrition coaching for the price of 2! That's a $250 savings! Go into the summer with the results you want, instead of another year of wishing things were different. Limited to 10 clients. Program starts 3/30. Email digitalbarbell@gmail.com with the subject "Spring Reset" to claim your spot. In this episode, we’re breaki
471 - How To Eat 125g of Protein & 5 Reasons You Don't Look Like You Work Out
FREE STRENGTH TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS 💪🏼 https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthYou know you need to eat more protein for your health and body composition goals, but how?!?! Here are 3 practical ways to eat ~125g of protein per day, including options for fast food, and no meat!Also, are you working out but not really looking like it? It's frustrating, but completely fixable. In this episode
470 - We Bought A Gym! - Glute Gains & Our Fav Cable Exercises
Free Beginner Strength Workout! - Try a free week of our 8-week program "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthIn today's episode we update you on our new digs, our thoughts on Olympic Level Glutes, and our favorite cable exercises.
469 - Do You Really Need That Much Protein? Coaches Q&A
FREE STRENGTH WORKOUTS! - Grab a sample week of our Beginner Strength Program "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrength100 grams? 150 grams? How much protein do you really need? It depends!Thinking about working out at home? Here's what we recomemend buying, and how much it'll cost!Free calorie and protein calculator: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calo
468 - Why "Taking It Easy" Doesn't Work For Injuries
**FREE STRENGTH WORKOUTS!** https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthWork 1:1 with Jonathan & Blakley - www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-usMost people think gym injuries happen because they’re training too hard.According to Will Morris, that’s usually backwards.In this episode, I sit down with Will Morris (DPT, SSC) to talk about what he’s actually seen in clinical practice, in the Army, and u
467 - 5 Things No One Told us About Getting In Shape In Your 30's & 40's
FREE WEEK OF WORKOUTS! - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthGetting fit in your 30s and 40s shouldn’t feel this confusing… but for a lot of people, it does.In this episode, we break down 5 things nobody told us about getting fit in your 30s & 40s—the lessons we learned the hard way after years of training, coaching, and watching motivated people stall out despite “doing all the right t
466 - Are HIIT Workouts as Effective as Strength Training? Hidden Dangers of Weight Loss Drugs
Men's Strength Program Begins 1/26/26 - Email Jonathan For Details - jonathan@digitalbarbell.com Get a Free Week of our 8-Week Strength Program - Strength Made Simple - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthApply to work 1:1 with us: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
465 - Is the New Food Pyramid Better or Worse? Coaches Q&A
You're working out, but you don't look like it. Here are the 10 reasons why, and what to do instead: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftAre you actually training hard enough?You’re showing up, lifting weights, and trying to “do the right things”… but progress feels slow, inconsistent, or confusing.In this episode, we answer some of the most common (and most misunderstood) questi
464 - The ABCs of Strength Training (Why Most People Overcomplicate It)
Beginner Strength Program Begins 1/12/26! - Want to get stronger without getting hurt or bored to tears? Our 8-Week Program guarantees results! Join today! - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimpleMost people don’t struggle with strength training because they’re lazy.They struggle because they’re doing way more than they need to.Too many exercises.Too much variety.Too much “hardcore” stu
463 - 10 Things That Will Transform Your Fitness in 2026
Programs Begin 1/12/26!8-Week Beginner Strength Training Program - "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimpleWomen's Group Nutrition Program - "The Followthrough Formula" - For Women Who Want To Make Healthy Eating Stick, Without Tracking Every Bite - www.digitalbarbell.com/followthroughformulaMost people don’t need a new diet, a new workout
462 - 6 Life, Fitness, and Business Lessons From 2025
SAVE $20 If You Join Before 2026Option 1: Our Women's Only Group Nutrition Program for women who want to make healthy eating stick without tracking every bite. 8-Week Program begins 1/12/26. https://www.digitalbarbell.com/dgtl-storeOption 2: Strength Made Simple - Our 8-Week Strength Training Program perfect for beginners. Program begins 1/12/26. https://www.digitalbarbell.com/dgtl-storeApply
461 - How Women Can Make Healthy Eating Stick, Without Tracking Every Bite
$20 off our Women's Only Group Nutrition Program "The Follow Through Formula" Use code "2025" at www.digitalbarbell.com/dgtl-storeProgram begins 1/12/2026If you're a woman who's sick and tired of diets and want to find your "forever nutrition plan" without extremes, we have good news. Our second release of our Women's only group nutrition program "
460 - Boost Testosterone Without Drug - Pain Free Deadlifts - Breaking The All or Nothing Diet Mentality
This episode is full of 🔥 content! Here's what we covered:How to boost your T levels without drugsHow to know if a workout program is good before you do itHow to do pain-free deadliftsHow to make gains when your newbie gains endHow to break the all-or-nothing diet mindsetGrab our "Ultimate Deadlift Guide" https://www.digitalbarbell.com/deadliftguideWork 1:1 with us: https://www.digit
459 - The Longevity Blueprint: Strength, Brain Health & Better Aging - Dr. Bill Amonette
***Get on the waitlist for our 8-Week Beginner Strength Training Program*** -https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimpleWe cover a ton of ground in this conversation:How muscle protein synthesis really works after you trainWhat Bill learned from training astronauts (and how it applies to the rest of us)The best way to spend your time in the gym if you’re busy.How to know if your workout is a
458 - Do Weight Loss Drugs Hurt Your Body Composition? Coaches Q&A w/ Much Much More
BLACK FRIDAY SUPER SALE - GET NOTIFIED - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/join-our-email-list💪 In this episode, we’re tackling some of your most common fitness questions — from improving body composition on weight loss drugs to building a strong, defined upper back.Can you still achieve a better body composition if you use weight loss drugs? Yes — but only if you do it the same way you would on any
457 - How Average Guys Can Build Awesome Bodies - Radically Simple Strength With Paul Horn
*Program Discounts! - Get Notified Here* - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/join-our-email-listYou don't need elite genetics to build an awesome physique. In today's podcast episode, Jonathan sits down with coach and author Paul Horn, who wrote "Radically Simple Strength". They discuss the misconceptions of building strength, muscle, and the real-life knowledge you need to build a legit physique. Gr
456 - Unlocking The Secrets of Strength Training With Austin Current - The Science of Strength Training
*10 Reasons You're Working Out, But You Don't Look Like It* - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftIn this conversation, Jonathaana and Austin Current delve into the science of strength training, emphasizing the importance of load management, effort, and progressive overload. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding strength training, the significance of mindset, and how to ada
455 - Behind The Barbell Training & Nutrition Update, Opportunity For The Men, The Truth About Fit People
Men's Strength Program - Starts 11/3 - Email jonathan@digitalbarbell.comApply to work with us 1:1 - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-usIn this episode of the Digital Barbell Podcast, we share personal updates on our training and nutrition while living full-time in our Airstream. We discuss the challenges of maintaining workout consistency on the road, the changes in body composition, and the
454 - 10 Mistakes Beginners Make In The Gym & Kitchen
Apply For 1:1 Coaching with Jonathan & Blakley : https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-usWe're all newbies at some point, but that doesn't mean you have to make newbie mistakes. Here are 10 mistakes we see new people make:Gym Mistakes: 1 - Not doing the heavy compound lifts2 - Not using full range of motion3 - Swinging weights to go heavy vs lowering the weight to use proper form4 - N
453 - 8 Fitness Myths Keeping You Stuck
10 Reasons You're Working Out, But You Don't Look Like It, and What To Do Instead: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftRaise your hand if you've believed any of these myths. ✋🏼1: Eating smaller meals more often keeps your metabolism cranking. 2: You’ll get more out of your workouts if you keep moving and keep your heart rate up. 3: The best way to lose weight is to avoid carb
452 - Coaches Q&A - Olipop Prebiotic Drinks, Fat Loss Training Tweaks, Heavy vs Light For Muscle Growth
💪🏼 8-Week Beginner Strength Program Begins 10/6! https://www.strengthmadesimpleHave you ever wondered if Prebiotic drinks are actually "healthy", or if you need to adjust your workout program after a fat loss phase?How about if heavy or light weights are better for muscle growth and strength, or if having more exercises in your program is actually better? We're diving into each on th
451 - 6 Ways to Be Healthy and Look Fit at the Same Time
Join the October 6th release of our 8-Week Beginner Strength Program "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimpleCan you be healthy and also look like you work out? Absolutely! The problem is most people only focus on one side of the equation. Some obsess over “health” and end up skinny, weak, or burned out. Others chase aesthetics at all costs, wrecking the
450 - 10 Fitness Fixes You Didn't Know You Need
After 10+ years of coaching, we've identified several topics that just keep coming up. In today's podcast, we're giving you 10 simple fixes you can make today to start getting better results in the gym, and in the kitchen. Join the October 6th release of our 8-Week Beginner Strength Program "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimpleWork 1:1 wit
449 - Behind The Barbell - What's Going OnBehind the Scenes at Digital Barbell
Not your typical podcast episode here! We sat down to give you an update on the company, our travels, our YouTube content, our workouts, Jonathan's nagging injuries, Button's bum knee, and Blakley's fluctuating bodyweight. Join the October 6th release of our 8-Week Beginner Strength Program "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimpleJoin our fir
448 - Keys to Muscle Growth, Tennis Elbow, Too Much Protein, How We Got Started Coaching
What's most important for muscle growth? More weight, or more reps?My job is giving me tennis elbow. How can I make it stop, and how can I prevent it?If you had to choose between protein powder and creatine, which one would you take? An online protein calculator told me to eat 200g of protein. Is that too much?How did you get into coaching?Join our Women's Only Group Nutrition Program:&quo
447 - Strength Made Simple - 8 Weeks To a Stronger You
Program starts 9/2! Beginners, here's your shot to build strength simply and safely. Join "Strength Made Simple" and let us take away the guesswork. You don't need expensive equipment, and you don't need a gym membership. The 8-Week Program is only $147 for all 8 weeks. Check out the details and join here: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/stengthmadesimpleRegistration ends 8/31
446 - 5 Non-Negotiables For Building Strength
Most people who “lift weights” aren’t actually strength training—and that’s why they’re not seeing results. In this episode, we break down:✅ What real strength training is (and isn’t)✅ The science of how muscle actually gets stronger✅ Why random workouts, HIIT circuits, and chasing calorie burn keep you stuck✅ The 5 non-negotiables every strength program needs: progressive overload, fundamental li
445 - The Truth After 6 Months In Our Airstream - Full Time RV Life Reality Check - The Highs and Lows
Today, we hit the 6 month mark of living, working, running our business, and traveling (a little) in our Airstream. Here are our thoughts on the reality of the costs, time, and effort involved. 8-Week Beginner Strength Program Begins 9/2/25 - Email Jonathan @ jonathan@digitalbarbell.com for the early-bird discount. Just say "Beginner Strength" in the email.Interested in the women's g
444 - Q&A - Diet Soda, How Much Cardio? Bodyweight Workouts, How Often To Change Your Program
Everyone loves a good question-and-answer session! Is diet soda bad for you?How much cardio should you do?Are bodyweight workouts good to do?How often should you change your workout program?Find out the answers to all of these great questions and more in today's episode. Free bodyweight workouts: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/travelworkoutsGet early access to the Women's Group Nutrition Coaching
443 - 5 Fitness Things We Wish We Figured Out Sooner
We made a lot of mistakes in our fitness journey. The wrong kind of workouts, too much intensity, the wrong approach to nutrition... The list goes on! We've learned a ton, and now you get to learn from our mistakes! Here are 5 things we wish we'd learned sooner! 1 - Combining strength, bodybuilding, and CrossfFit style conditioning is the key to health, performance, and aesthetic results. 2 - You
442 - 5 Ways To Simplify Your Fitness & Nutrition Starting TODAY
If you're busy...If you're feeling overwhelmed... If you don't know where to start... Start here:1 - Learn to make whole foods and put them together into meals, not recipes2 - Eat the same several meals on repeat3 - Eat bigger meals and fewer snacks4 - Unfollow the trends5 - Do The ABC's of workouts (A big lift - Bodybuilding - Conditioning)Simplify your healthy grocery list, and m
441 - 5 Fascinating Fitness Facts You Didn't Know
How do Gorillas get so jacked eating plants? How to make plants good sources of protein. Strength training as an antidepressant. A gallon of fat vs. a gallon of muscle. Why your calves won't grow!Meta-analysis on exercise and depression: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2696963Grab a free workout or nutrition program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freeCheck out
440 - 5 Fitness Trends That Aren't Crap, and 1 That Is
There are some fitness trends that are absolute garbage, but today we're focusing on 5 current fads that are great!1: Not Drinking Alcohol2: Eating More Protein3: Hybrid Training4: Working Out at Home5: Getting More StepsThings we mentioned in this episode: Our Training Options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/optionsOur workout gear recommendations: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/articlesFree work
439 - 5 Effective Tips To Stay On Track This Summer
Summer is the hardest time of year to stay on track. Vacations, kids out of school, and social occasions make it way too easy to put your health on the back burner. In today's episode, we're giving you 5 simple, effective ways to keep crushing it this summer. Grab a free workout or nutrition program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freeCheck out our program pricing and options: https://www.
438 - Q&A - Coaches Q&A - Do You Need 1 Gram of Protein Per LB Per Day? What To Do When You're Not Motivated
Q&A Time! What's happening to your muscles when you rest between sets?Do you need 1g of protein per lb of body weight if you're only training 1-2 days per week? What motivates us to stay consistent when we aren't feeling it?What does it mean to live with integrity?Is working with bands as good as weights?How do you keep a positive mindset when you're injured? Check out our FRE
437 - Should You Train To Failure With Weights? (2025 What You Need To Know)
Ever wondered if you should be maxing out your sets to maximize your results?Here's what you need to know!Free 5-Week Workout Program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsandabsOur program pricing and options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options
436 - 10 Fat Loss Hacks That Are Worth a Shot™️ w/ E.C. Synkowski
Trying to lose a few pounds (or more) of fat? Skip the diet fads and trends, and try these 10 tips that we've proven to work with hundreds of real clients.1 - Double Your Daily Fruits and Veggies2 - Don't Snack on Nuts or Nut Butter3 - Lean Out Your Protein4 - Skip Sauteed Foods5 - Cut Your Restaurant Budget In Half6 - Eat The Same Breakfast 6 Days Per Week7 - Supplement With Vitamin S (sl
435 - 5 Steps To Fix "Skinny Fat" (Normal Weight Obesity)
Skinny Fat (aka Normal Weight Obesity) isn't just about looking soft in the mirror, it's about your health. Having Normal Weight Obesity increases your risk of getting Type II Diabetes, Heart Disease, and All-Cause Mortality. Do you know how to avoid and reverse it?Find out in today's episode!Things referenced:10 Reasons You Don't Look Like You Work Out: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoul
434 - Losing Stubborn Fat, Rest Periods For Muscle Gain, Stop Tracking Without Regaining
So much 🔥 in this episode! You asked and we answered! 1 - “Why does my body respond better to training sometimes but not others, even when I’m consistent?"2 - “If I stop tracking food, how do I maintain results without sliding backward?”3 - “I’ve seen lots of crazy ideas on how to burn the last stubborn fat for a middle age man? What is the basic truth?4 - “What role does rest time between sets ac
433 - How We're Staying In Shape Living In Our Airstream
Life on the road... It can be hard to be consistent with hard workouts and eating right. Here's how we're doing after 3 months of full-time living in our Airstream.Check out our travel "home gym": https://youtu.be/B3K4wwcHYmEThe workout gear we love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/digitalbarbell/list/3K5TT2HSFLC9H?ref_=aipsflistFree workouts: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsandabsHow we can help y
432 - Your 10-Step Healthy Lifestyle Checklist
Health and fitness can be confusing, but they don't need to be. Execute these 10 things consistenly, and enjoy a strong, vibrant, healthy life. Things mentioned in this episode:Free workout program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsandabsFree grocery and meal guide: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguideHow we can help you: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options
431 - Can You Recomp Over 30? Size vs. Strength, Our Fav Muscle Building Moves and Supplements
We're back with another killer Q&A episode!Here's what we got into:1. How are the dogs adjusting to life in the Airstream?2. What is "shredding "the muscle?3. Can you recomp in your 30' and 40's? 4. What's the difference between training for strength and size? 5. If my legs are still sore, should I rest or can I still train my legs again? 6. What are your favorite underrated exercises for buil
430 - Stop Tracking Without Regaining The Weight
Most people who track macros / calories for weight loss end up regaining the weight. After all, who wants to weigh their food forever? In Part 2 of our podcast series on tracking we talk about how we help our clients avoid regaining lost weight once they stop tracking. Last week's episode: https://youtu.be/GBm40s-n4dEApply for coaching: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us
429 - Should You Track Macros? The Good, Bad, & Ugly Truth - Part 1
Many people think that tracking macros is the magic pill to losing weight and improving body composition. But the truth is, if done wrong, it's just another unsustainable fad diet you'll rebound from. In today's episode, we're giving you the real deal, pros and cons of tracking macros so you'll know what to expect. Grab your DB Summer Shirts before 4/18/25! https://nicheshirts.com/products/digital
428 - Q&A - Muscle Size vs. Strength For Longevity, Building Muscle in a Deficit Amino Acid Supplements
For a long, healthy life, what's more important? Muscle size, or strength? How Much Cardio is Too Much? Is it possible to lose fat and build at the same time? Should you worry about the eccentric part of your lifts? Are BCAA's and AA supplements worth it?What's been the most surprising part of living in the Airstream? Grab your Digital Barbell Shirts before it's too late! Sale ends
427 - Newbie Gains - Your Guide To Rapid Progress
If you're brand new or out of shape, it's your lucky day. You're primed to make the fastest progress you'll ever make, assuming you know what to do. In today's podcast, we'll tell you everything you need to know so you can make the most of this honeymoon period. Join us for DGTL in Under 45! Our 8-week workout program that can be done in 45 minutes or less, 3 days per week. Gain strength, mobility
426 - 10 Ways To Save Money on Fitness Without Sacrificing Results
EVERYTHING IS SO EXPENSIVE! But that doesn't mean you can't get in great shape. In today's podcast we'll give you 10 ways to save money on your workouts and nutrition without sacrificing your results. Why You Don't Look Like You Lift Email Course: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftDigital Barbell Program Options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options
425 - How To Pick The Right Weights For Your Workouts
If you've ever wondered which dumbbells to pick up, or how much weight to put on the bar for an exercise, this is the podcast for you. In just 5 minutes we'll teach you how to confidently choose the best weights for any exercise no matter if you're brand new, or experienced. Things mentioned in this episode:1 rep max calculator: https://strengthlevel.com/one-rep-max-calculatorWhy You D
424 - Lose 10lbs By Summer, Reverse Diets, Equipment To Buy,& More
If you want to lose 10 pounds by summer, when should you start? What's a reverse diet and who is it for? Now that we're living in our Airstream full-time will we join a gym? Things mentioned in this episode:Travel workouts: Arm Farm5 Rounds of:20 Bent Over Band Rows10 Band Lateral Raises20 Band Curls10 Band Tricep ExtensionsBuns Burner3 sets for quality:30 banded side steps20 banded glute
423 - 20 Common Workout & Nutrition Terms Defined
Do you know and understand these 20 common workout & nutrition terms?
422 - 5 Things We'd Do Now If We Had To Start Over
We made a lot of mistakes in our fitness journey. I'm talking about terrible nutrition, group classes that didn't make us stronger or look much different. If we had it to do over again today here are 5 things we'd do:1 - Start With Strength2 - Become A Bodybuilder3 - Understand Intensity4 - Learn The Big Dogs Of Nutrition5 - Become a StudentThings referenced in this episode:10 Reasons You Don't Lo
421 - 7 Reasons You Stopped Losing Weight (and what to do)
It happens to all of us. You're losing weight, and then it comes to a halt. It almost always comes down to 1 (or more) of these 7 issues. Things referenced in this episode: Let us set your calorie goal for you: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculatorAre you working out, but don't look like it? It probably comes down to the fact that you're making some of the 10
420 - Should You "Take" or "Leave" This Fitness Advice?
Is this fitness advice great, or terrible?1. If you want to lose weight, avoid spiking your blood sugar because you’ll release insulin, which makes you store fat. 2. Don’t eat past 7pm or you’ll gain weight since you aren’t burning off the calories overnight.3. Using the Leg press machine is safer for your back than back squats4. Fresh foods are healthier than frozen or canned5. If you want to ton
419 - 7 Tips To Crush Hunger On a Diet
Less hunger = more weight loss. Here are 7 simple tips to help you manage hunger on a diet. Let us set your calorie and macronutrient targets: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculatorFree Grocery Guide: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguideOur program options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/optionsDo you look like you work out? If not, we can help: https://www.digital
418 - Stop Being So Busy & Get More Done - Patrick Cummings
You're busy. Every minute is accounted for and gets filled by something, even if those things aren't moving you toward your goals.How can we look at the time we have, become aware of the constraints, and then use our time to do what really matters to us?Find out in this episode.Are you working out, but don't look like it?It probably comes down to the fact that you're making some of the 10 common m
417 - 4 Strength Mistakes You Might Be Making
If You're Not Getting Stronger, You're Making 1 or All Of These Mistakes.10 Reasons You're Working Out But You Don't Look Like It: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftDigital Barbell Training Options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/optionsLet us set your calorie goals: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator
416 - 5 Tips To Make Fitness STICK In 2025
STOP STRUGGLING WITH FITNESS IN 2025
Here’s how it goes down for most people:
1: You commit to buckling down, being more disciplined, and trying harder.
4 weeks in, you’re back to your old habits.
2: You join a gym, but don’t invest in a plan, or accountability.
With no one to check on you or guide you, motivation quickly fades.
3: You start programs and diets based on elimination. Paleo,
415 - Cardio vs. Weights - Which is Better For Losing Weight
If you're trying to lose weight should you do cardio, or hit the weights? Find out in this episode!
Things references: Our Program Pricing and Options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options
How to fix skinny fat: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/blog/2019/11/19/escaping-the-skinny-fat-trap-exactly-what-you-need-to-do
Activity tracker research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8817215/
414 - 10 Accessory Exercises We're Doing Every Week
The Digital Barbell Training Method combines the best of strength training, bodybuilding, and conditioning.
So a big part of our workouts are spent doing accessory exercises with dumbbells and barbells.
In today's episode, we reveal our 10 favorite accessory exercises we're doing now, and why we like them so much.
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413 - Do All Calories Count The Same When Losing Weight?
You've heard that all calories count, but do they all count the same? Will some hurt you more than help you? Find out!
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41 2 - Stay In Shape When Life Gets Nuts Using "M.E.D."
We're in the process of moving into our Airstream. Here's how we're using M.E.D. during a time of transition to stay in shape.
Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it.
We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to d
411 - The Top 3 Reasons You Don't Look Like You Work Out
There are 10 reasons you're working out but don't look like it. Here are the top 3, and what to do about them.
Get the solution to all 10 with our free 10-day email course: https:www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift
Find out how many calories we recommend for you and your goals: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator
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410 - Are These 3 Breakfast Mistakes Ruining Your Body Composition?
You've heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Even if it's not true, it's a chance to optimize your performance, improve your body composition, boost your energy, and avoid nighttime overeating.
In today's episode we talk about 3 common mistakes people are making with their breakfast that are holding them back from getting better results.
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409 - Speeding Up Your Metabolism Over 40? Q&A!
Why does my I.T. band hurt when I run more than a mile and a half?
What's the best way to know if my workout program is working?
I've been stuck at the same weight since Thanksgiving. How can I break through the plateau?
I'm lifting weights, but I'm not seeing muscle definition. What can I do?
I feel like my metabolism has slowed down since I turned 40. Are there real ways to speed it up?
408 - Forget Your Goal Weight And Do This Instead
What's your goal weight? Great! Now forget about it, and focus on what we are talking about in this episode.
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407 - 7 Life Changing Takeaways From 2024
2024 was full of highs and lows, but God is good. In today's episode we reflect on 7 powerful takeaways from the year.
Leave a comment and let us know what you think.
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Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you.
In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look l
406 - What To Eat Before & After You Work Out
Do you need to drink a protein shake right after your workout?
How about carbs? Should you eat those before and after your workout?
What about protein?
We're taking away all of the mystery around pre and post-workout nutrition today and giving you all the details of what you should and shouldn't eat before and after you train.
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405 - These 3 Supplements Help You Build More Muscle
Want to build more muscle? Supplements can help.
In today's podcast episode we're laying out 3 proven muscle building supplements.
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