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How to: Fitness

How to: Fitness

Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman 75 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Veteran coaches Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman debunk myths and explore the messy world of fitness and nutrition. They discuss topics like MLMs, weight loss drugs, supplement trust, and eating habits. With evidence-based insights and candid takes, they help listeners separate what matters from the noise.

Episodes

77 | Should We Be Scared Of Artificial Sweeteners?
77 | Should We Be Scared Of Artificial Sweeteners? Aug 17, 2026 3368 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we looked into the research to ask: is all the fear around artificial sweeteners actually justified?We dive into the history of non-nutritive sweeteners, the challenges of nutrition science, and how artificial sweeteners compare to sugar. We get into the claims around artificial sweeteners and cancer, gut health, weight changes, metabolic disruptions, and cardiovas
76 | Listener Q&A: On Colostrum, Creatine, and Caffeine
76 | Listener Q&A: On Colostrum, Creatine, and Caffeine Aug 3, 2026 961 Send us Fan MailWe’re answering some of your listener questions around supplements. We know there’s a lot of conflicting (and loud!) supplement information out there, and we hope this episode helps you come away feeling far more confident in what supplements you may benefit from and, more importantly, which ones aren’t worth the time or money.🎗️ Timestamps:2:07 Is Creatine Necessary for Perimenopa
75 | What AI Means For The Future Of Wellness
75 | What AI Means For The Future Of Wellness Jul 20, 2026 2880 Send us Fan MailAI isn't just changing how we work but it might be changing who we trust for our health & fitness.We don't use AI to create our content and we don't use it to serve our clients but it's becoming impossible to ignore how quickly it's changing the wellness space. We are aware that AI-generated meal plans, workout programs, deepfakes and virtual influencer
74 | What Actually Counts As Strength Training?
74 | What Actually Counts As Strength Training? Jul 6, 2026 3683 Send us Fan MailThere is a massive push for strength training right now in the fitness space - which we love! But not every hard workout is strength training and knowing the difference can help us better understand how our training is (or isn’t) supporting our specific goals.If you've ever wondered whether Pilates, swimming, F45, Burn Boot Camp or walking with a weighted vest actually "c
73 | Should You Add Collagen To Your Supplement Stack?
73 | Should You Add Collagen To Your Supplement Stack? Jun 22, 2026 2597 Send us Fan MailCan a collagen supplement actually improve your skin, joints, and recovery… or is it just another wellness trend?Collagen is one of the most popular supplements on the market, and there is no lack of influencers telling us it’s a must have in our supplement regimen. In this episode, we look at what collagen is, why it declines with age and what the research actually says about its
72 | PCOS To PMOS: What the Name Change Means For Women’s Health
72 | PCOS To PMOS: What the Name Change Means For Women’s Health Jun 8, 2026 3384 Send us Fan MailPMOS, formerly known as PCOS, recently underwent a landmark name change after a global consensus process involving patients, clinicians, researchers and health organizations. This episode is about much more than the recent rebrand. We explore what PMOS actually is, why the previous name created confusion, how insulin resistance and metabolic health fit into the picture, and what cu
71 | Listener Q&A: Answering Your Biggest Exercise Questions
71 | Listener Q&A: Answering Your Biggest Exercise Questions May 24, 2026 1313 Send us Fan MailA lot of us have questions around training, protein, cardio, strength work and getting the most of our workouts but online fitness advice can make everything feel way more complicated than it needs to be. Whether we’re trying to get back into training after years away, wondering how often we actually need to work out or figuring out if things like swimming or weighted vests “count,
70 | Macronutrients 101: Why Your Body Needs Carbs, Fat & Protein
70 | Macronutrients 101: Why Your Body Needs Carbs, Fat & Protein May 11, 2026 2790 Send us Fan MailWhat if understanding macronutrients could make nutrition feel way less confusing?A lot of us hear terms like calories, protein, carbs and fats and only consider macronutrients in the form of “tracking macros” all the time. Rarely do we learn what important roles all macronutrients play in our bodies. So instead, we end up fearing food groups, obsessing over numbers, or feeling lik
69 | Who Convinced Us We Need Electrolytes?
69 | Who Convinced Us We Need Electrolytes? Apr 27, 2026 3226 Send us Fan MailDo we actually need electrolyte supplements… or are they just another sector of the wellness industry with a really strong marketing team?In this episode, we zoom out and look at how brands like Liquid IV and LMNT are marketed and why electrolytes have suddenly become part of everyone’s routine. We talk through what the research says about hydration, the controversy around sodium,
68 | Soy And The Estrogen Fear That Won’t Go Away
68 | Soy And The Estrogen Fear That Won’t Go Away Apr 13, 2026 2142 Send us Fan MailIs soy really bad for your hormones or have we been getting it wrong this whole time?In this episode, Michael shared what soy actually is, whether it’s a complete protein, how it compares to whey for muscle building and the biggest myths around soy like estrogen, testosterone and cancer. We also found out where the fear around soy came from and why it’s still so common today. This
67 | GLP-1 Medications: Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Solution?
67 | GLP-1 Medications: Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Solution? Mar 30, 2026 3674 Send us Fan MailAre GLP-1 medications something we’re meant to stay on forever or are we missing the bigger picture?In this episode, Kate researched what actually happens when we take GLP-1 medications and what happens when we stop. We talked about the science behind weight regain, appetite changes, metabolism, and long-term health while also zooming out to look at the cultural, mental and societa
66 | Listener Q&A: HRV, the Protein Push & the New US Dietary Guidelines
66 | Listener Q&A: HRV, the Protein Push & the New US Dietary Guidelines Mar 16, 2026 1323 Send us Fan MailIn this listener Q&A episode, we answer questions about yoga and strength, the push for higher protein intake, HRV tracking, supplements, 10K steps and the new US Dietary Guidelines. We break down (as always) what’s evidence-based, what’s being overhyped and where context actually matters.This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by health trends, wearables, supplement ads

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