Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

#483 Brad Jensen - Being A Real Human On Social Media In An Age Of AI Automation Jul 2, 2026 00:54:58 My good friend Brad Jensen returns in a more casual conversation between two old friends catching up. We wanted to share this discussion with you, so we hope you come along for the ride.Brad shares his thoughts on:People commenting on "his account" as if he isn't even a real personNever imagining the reach and impact of his contentWhether all of the engagement from social media is ac

#482 Dr Emily Dow - Cortisol, Hormone Balancing, and Zone 2 Vs Higher Intensity Cardio Jun 30, 2026 01:16:09 The Professor of the Dark Arts, Dr Emily Dow returns by popular demand. Emily has seen a huge surge in popularity, and for good reason. Her media is thoughtful, intelligent, and extremely well communicated.Emily joins me to talk about:Why "high cortisol" has become the new hormonal imbalanceWhat cortisol actually does, and why acute elevations in cortisol are not only not bad for you, bu

#481 Ashley Hodge - Glute Training Mastery Jun 25, 2026 00:56:46 Ashley Hodge is a strength coach and powerlifter and joins me to talk about her knowledge and experience with practical, evidence-based glute training.Ashley shares her thoughts on:Is glute training as complicated as glute influencers make it out to be?Is there a difference in how you approach glute training for competitors versus the general population?For the everyday person with time for only t

#480 Amy Morin - The Mental Strength Playbook Jun 23, 2026 00:57:07 I’m a voracious reader and it’s a special treat to feature as a guest a popular mainstream author whose books I love.Amy Morin is a therapist and the author of several books including The Mental Strength Playbook and 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.Amy joins me to share her expertise about:What are the most important things mentally strong people don’t do from her listWhy “not giving awa

#479 Dr Mike Israetel - Drugs To Build Muscle and Lose Fat Without Needing to Work Out Jun 18, 2026 00:57:57 Dr Mike Israetel returns to enlighten you on what’s coming in the future of health, fitness, and aesthetics. Mike’s new book, The Aesthetics Revolution, is available everywhere June 23rd, so grab a copy.Mike shares what we may see happen in the relatively near future, including:Will we have access to drugs that build muscle without working out (and we’re not talking about PEDs)Roughly when could w

#478 Steve Kamb - How To Try Again Jun 16, 2026 00:55:22 Steve Kamb joins me to talk about the ideas from his new book, How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change.Steve shares wisdom about:Which is harder: starting, or starting againThe "Back to Normal" fallacyThe importance of a bias toward actionDo people wait for optimal timing?Do people believe it will go smoothly this time?Do people fail to anticipate ob

#477 Stuart Locke - Being Hard to Kill, Being Easy to Coach Jun 11, 2026 00:53:53 Stu Locke is a renowned powerlifting coach and joins me to share his experience with:Surviving a recent near-death health scareThe dumbest and most effective strategies Stu has tried to intentionally gain weightWhy he believes most people are focused on the wrong stuff in their trainingWhy he believes in “aggressive and violent intent toward whatever goal you want to accomplish”The kind of mental

#476 Dr Mike T. Nelson - Stop Doing Zone 2 and Start Doing Zone 3 Cardio Jun 9, 2026 00:58:37 Dr Mike T. Nelson returns to set the fitness industry ablaze with the claim that Zone 2 cardio is overrated and not particularly effective for most people.Mike goes into detail on:Why he feels Zone 3 cardio is substantially more effective and efficient than Zone 2What the evidence and research says about Zone 2 and Zone 3The cardiovascular adaptations actually happening in Zone 2 and Zone 3What Zo

#475 Dr Andy Fata-Chan - How To Not Let Other People (Or Yourself) Hold You Back From Your Dreams Jun 4, 2026 00:57:23 Dr Andy Fata-Chan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy.Andy joins me to share mindset and wisdom gleaned from his journey from an underachieving and unfocused student to an in-demand mentor dominating the fitness industry, including:What “I need to dream bigger” means for Andy and for everyoneIs it easier to play small in lifeWhy changing can become a threat to the people in your lifeWhy people don’t t

#474 Dr Mike Banna - Why Are Fitness Influencers Scared of GLP-1 Drugs Jun 2, 2026 01:08:47 Dr Mike Banna is a physician in the UK health care system and passionate health educator.Mike guests to share his experience with:What’s going on with “pro” and “anti” GLP-1 medication people and tribesWhy fitness influencer fat loss drug opposition is rooted in fear and scarcityHow concern for alleged celebrity GLP-1 medication use tipped over into body shamingWhy coaching has never been more imp

#473 Dr Dwayne Jackson - Reclassifying PCOS to PMOS, What This Means May 28, 2026 00:48:52 Dr Dwayne Jackson returns to break down the implications of the reclassification of PCOS to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome).Including:What the reclassification meansWhy it’s important and helpful for outcomesHow it affects careDo GLP-1 medications help in PMOSDwayne also explains:The newest updates about the triple agonist Retatrutide research and what this meansReconciling anecdot

#472 Dr Eric Helms - Do You Need To Train To Failure, Do You Need More Than 1 Set, Do You Need More Than 6 Reps To Build Muscle? May 25, 2026 01:26:28 Dr. Eric Helms returns to add important nuance to the extreme and absolute claims we see on social media about building muscle.Have you ever heard the following claims:“Only the last 5 reps count, everything else is junk volume”“You need to train to failure to build muscle”“There’s no benefit to more than 1 hard set for hypertrophy”“You never need to train more than 4–6 reps for hypertrophy”“Peopl

#471 Dr Meghan Sak-Ocbina - Things Your Physical Therapist Wishes You Knew May 21, 2026 00:53:18 Dr Meghan Sak-Ocbina is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength Coach and joins the show to share her expertise on:All the things your physical therapist wishes you knewThe issues within the system that make their role more difficultThe challenge between the cost of education and compensation in physical therapyTheir desire to give you the best care conflicting with the insurance modelWhy burnou

#470 Martin MacDonald - Why Aggressive Dieting Works Better Than Slow Dieting May 19, 2026 02:08:54 Martin MacDonald is one of my longest sought after guests and we finally got to sit down and record a podcast. And it’s worth the wait.You’ve heard the narratives about:Faster weight loss causes greater weight regain laterSlower fat loss leads to better long term successFaster weight loss contributes to eating disordersFaster weight loss causes metabolic damageMore aggressive dieting automatically

#469 Angus Bradley - “I Used To Think Zone 3 Was No Man’s Land, Now It’s Where I Spend Most Of My Training” May 14, 2026 00:54:52 Angus Bradley is one of the most entertaining and educational strength coaches in the industry. I learn new things frequently so I needed to pick his brain in this podcast interview. Angus’s excitement and enthusiasm for our craft is infectious in this episode, and we dive into his thoughts including:Angus’s thoughts on fitness influencers who do bodybuilding for 10+ years then credit yoga, pilate

#468 Krista Scott-Dixon - Hunger, Behavior Change, and Identity May 12, 2026 01:05:18 Krista Scott-Dixon returns to share details about her new book — Applied Nutrition Coaching and Counseling: Theory to Practice — and her expertise about:In our modern world, can we trust our hunger signalsWhy Krista believes “hunger is a skill”What happens physiologically and psychologically with hunger when we’re in a calorie deficit and losing weightWhy changing your behavior is hardDoes behavio

#467 Dr Jordan Feigenbaum - Why GLP-1 Drugs Cause Less Muscle Loss Than People Think May 7, 2026 00:55:33 Dr Jordan Feigenbaum is a medical doctor, strength coach, elite powerlifter, and founder of Barbell Medicine and joins me to break down the evidence about:Why the narrative about losing muscle mass while using GLP-1 agonist and similar weight loss drugs may be more misleading than you believeWhy GLP-1 agonist drugs may be even better than diet alone for liver fat, even when equated for resistance

#466 Erica Mulholland - Managing Injuries In Female Youth Sports May 5, 2026 00:59:36 Erica Mulholland is a strength coach who specializes in young female athletes and the author of Female Athlete High Performance.Erica joins me to share her expertise on:Are injury rates higher in young female athletesWhat’s going on with knee injuries in young female athletesWhat increases knee injury risk and what we can do to reduce that riskIs early sport specialization a problem for young athl

#465 Dr Trevor Kouritzin - Supplement Quality, Safety, and Counterfeiting Apr 30, 2026 00:53:58 Dr Trevor Kouritzin holds a doctorate in medicine and a master’s in human nutrition. Trevor works in supplement formulation and joins me to share his expertise in:Is there a problem with quality across the supplement industryHow does third-party testing workHow are American and Canadian regulations differentWhat is “nitrogen spiking” in protein powder and is this still an issueThe problem with “pr

#464 Alex Sterner - Can A More Skilled Fighter Beat A Heavier Opponent In MMA? Apr 28, 2026 00:58:42 Alex Sterner is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a strength coach who specializes in training fighters. He joins me to share his insight and experience about:Does weight difference matter in MMADoes weight difference matter more or less in different sports and different situationsWhat are the benefits of learning a martial artShould everyone learn a martial artDoes media popularity create s

#463 Mike Doehla - Nutrition Coaching With GLP-1s, AI, and Changes to the Business Landscape Apr 23, 2026 00:57:09 Are you a nutrition coach? Are you a client of a nutrition coach or a nutrition coaching business? Are you someone who’s been using GLP-1 agonist medications for fat loss or are you someone who’s used AI like ChatGPT or a nutrition coaching app? This is for you.Mike Doehla returns to talk about the current state of nutrition coaching and nutrition coaching businesses now that Stronger U has shut d

#462 Annie Short - Hypermobility Masterclass Apr 21, 2026 00:54:39 Are you hypermobile? Do you coach people with hypermobility? Do you know someone with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? This episode is a deep dive for you.Annie Short is a strength coach and expert in hypermobility and how to strength train around it. Annie goes into great detail to explain important and related concepts including:What are HEDS and POTS (Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (HEDS

#461 Jack Hallows - Is Fitness Social Media Becoming More Narcissistic? Apr 16, 2026 00:58:47 Jack Hallows feels like a rare coach who blends entertaining and evidence-based social media without resorting to being polarizing or combative.Jack returns to share his insight into:“Stitching” other fitness professionals’ contentThe rise of status-chasing and often narcissistic influencersThe incentives for influencers to chase status and even lie about core parts of their identityThe recent shi

#460 Dr Emily Dow - Creatine, Wearable Devices, Net Carbs, and Gut Microbiome Apr 14, 2026 00:53:31 Dr Emily Dow has been taking fitness and nutrition media by storm with her detailed and nuanced takes. She’s a great example of an emerging powerhouse with the education and credibility to help everyone, someone I was thrilled to have as a guest and share with everyone.Emily shares her expertise on:Is creatine safe during pregnancyShould people use creatineWhat are the proven benefits and overhype

#459 Dean Somerset - Personal Trainer Career Masterclass Apr 9, 2026 01:28:07 Author, personal trainer, and prolific fitness industry educator Dean Somerset returns as we film live in person (watch on YouTube or Spotify).Dean shares his experience with:Is it reasonable to expect to live completely pain free for lifeWhat acute factors increase injury riskHis best practices to minimize injury riskHow to communicate with clients dealing with painHow to manage and work around p

#458 Dr Katie Dabrowski – The Role of Metabolic Health and Obesity In Injury Rehab Apr 7, 2026 00:59:46 Dr Katie Dabrowski returns to educate on the magnitude of the role metabolic health and obesity play in injury risk and rehab. Katie shares expertise on:Defining metabolic healthThe importance of addressing the full picture of a person and not just the localized site of pain and injuryThe mechanisms behind how excess body fat can increase injury risk and pain, and hinder rehabWhat “poor tissue qua

#457 Cody McBroom - Will A.I. Save You?/How To Save Yourself Apr 2, 2026 00:54:29 Cody McBroom is a sports nutritionist, personal trainer, and founder of Tailored Coaching Method.Cody joins me to share his thoughts on:Will AI like ChatGPT help people get healthier, stronger, lose weight, or is it just another way for people to consume info without acting on itHow will AI integration in fitness apps help end usersHow creating your environment helpsWhy “pre-deciding” is powerfulH

#456 Jon Heck - Masterclass: Fat Loss Nutrition Mar 31, 2026 01:10:50 Jon Heck is a sought after strength and nutrition coach who’d previously worked for 9 years in Division 1 and NFL strength and conditioning.Jon joins me with lessons and expertise in:How to structure fat loss phasesWorking with people seeking to lose substantial body fatWhy Jon always starts with strength training and step counts with fat lossCan you hold the simultaneous goals of high performance

#455 Jason Brown - The Pressure To Be Successful In A Fitness Career Mar 26, 2026 00:59:12 Jason Brown returns in a unique episode where he opens up about some of the behind the scenes pressure and challenge of being a fitness professional including:His struggles with being pulled in multiple directions between coaching and educatingWhy he shut down his programming course after a successful launchGetting clear on what lights him up vs what doesn’t fulfill him and causes stressAlignment

#454 Cillian O’Connor - Does Your Training Split Matter, The Problem With Optimization, and Survivorship Bias In Fitness Mar 24, 2026 01:07:07 Cillian O’Connor is a strength coach with a masters of strength and conditioning who joins me to share his skill and philosophy about:Does your training split really matterWhy trying to over optimize training programs and lifestyle usually leads to failureWhy starting with an extreme approach may be an intentional or subconscious way to prove someone isn’t the type of person who can be fit and hea

#453 Dr Tommy Wood - How to Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Dementia Mar 19, 2026 00:54:35 Dr Tommy Wood is a leading authority on neurodegenerative disease, cognitive health and decline, and related lifestyle interventions. Tommy has a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience.I believe every guest and episode are excellent, but this episode and topic are off the charts for importance and valuable information. Everyone should care about thei

#452 Elizabeth Davies - Training For Your Old Lady Body Mar 17, 2026 00:47:29 Elizabeth Davies is the author of Training For Your Old Lady Body and famous for the quote:“Training for my summer body? Fuck no. I’m training for my old lady body. Dense bones, strong muscles, a healthy heart, good balance, functional independence.”Elizabeth joins me to share her thoughts and experience about:What is SkinnyTok and why it’s dangerousThe cycles of body image standards and why chasi

#451 Sheridan Skye - Is Resistance Training Safe During Pregnancy? Mar 12, 2026 00:52:45 Sheridan Skye is a pre-and postnatal coaching specialist and educator and joins me to share her expertise about:Is resistance training safe for pregnant womenDo mom and baby have better outcomes when the mother works outWhy some physicians might be hesitant to advise their clients to workout during pregnancyAre there medical conditions where women should avoid or approach working out with caution

#450 Robert Linkul - Cardiovascular and Cognitive Health For Older Adults Mar 10, 2026 00:53:01 Robert Linkul is the master of Training the Older Adult and returns with more lessons about working with this population, including:-How Robert’s own extensive medical history helps him relate to the injuries and restrictions of older populations-How we as coaches think about our own aging, and eventual shift into this demographic, and how we approach our training to prepare-Why he doesn’t plan to

#449 Gareth Sapstead - How To Transform Your Physique and Your Life Mar 5, 2026 00:59:58 Gareth Sapstead, my long time T-Nation writing peer joins me to talk about his new book (which I contributed to) and share wisdom and experience about:-Where to start if you look in the mirror and you’re not happy with what you see-How to approach your training and nutrition if you want to change your life-How social support matters if you’re aiming to change your life and health-Thinking in terms

#448 Josh Hillis - How To Not Let Your Nutrition Fall Apart During Holidays and Special Occasions Mar 3, 2026 00:58:22 Josh Hillis returns with more of his eating skills mastery and shares thoughts on:-The sheer number of holidays and special occasions that end up justifying off track eating behaviour-How to approach special occasions without falling off track-Understanding the skill of being able to notice when you’re full and stop-Understanding the skill of being willing to sit with the feeling of wanting more-U

#447 Dr Natasha Barnes - Does Weighing Less Make For Better Climbers and Athletes? Feb 26, 2026 00:55:26 Dr Natasha Barnes returns to share her expertise on climbing and strength training and how these principles apply broadly to everyone, including thoughts about:-Are lighter climbers better climbers-The problem with focusing on weighing less as a performance enhancer in climbing-Is disordered eating more prevalent in climbing and weight class sports?-Are more climbers coming around to the value of

#446 Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple - Wellness Peptides and Differences Between Men’s and Women’s Training Feb 24, 2026 01:13:00 Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple is back to tackle a series of current trends, narratives, and pseudoscientific claims in fitness and wellness, including:-Is there any quality human research on “wellness peptides”-What are wellness peptides-Why are they becoming more popular-Is there any evidence to suggest that muscle building is any different for women than men-Is there any evidence that birth control a

#445 Susan Niebergall - Strong Instead of Skinny Feb 19, 2026 00:53:41 Susan Niebergall - author and one of the most visible female fitness authorities in the industry - returns to share her wisdom on aging, strength, recovery, metabolism, and redefining what women should strive for physically.In this episode, Susan and Andrew discuss how cultural messaging pushed generations of women toward being skinny instead of strong, how strength training changed her recovery a

#444 Nick Shaw - Where “Science Based Lifting” Went Wrong Feb 17, 2026 01:06:39 Nick Shaw — CEO of RP Strength, author, and IFBB Pro Bodybuilder — returns to the show to discuss how the “science-based lifting” space evolved from education into competing ideologies.In this episode, Nick and Andrew break down what actually matters for building muscle, why online hypertrophy debates have become tribal, and how context — including training age, anthropometry, and life constraints

#443 Stefan Gehrig - From Studying Muscle Wasting Disorders to Making The Best Gym Bags In The World Feb 14, 2026 00:34:42 Please enjoy this rare bonus Saturday episode with Stefan Gehrig, founder of KNKG - my favourite gym bag and duffel company.Stefan also holds a PhD in Muscle Biology and worked in research studying muscle wasting disorders before pivoting into entrepreneurship. While he no longer works directly in academia, I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to ask valuable questions about his expertise in musc

#442 Alex Effer - Biomechanics 101 Feb 12, 2026 00:57:35 Alex Effer is a clinical exercise physiologist and biomechanics educator.Instead of getting your biomechanics education from TikTok, this episode brings one of the industry’s most thoughtful teachers to break down what actually matters - and what doesn’t - when it comes to understanding how your body moves.THIS EPISODE COVERS:How much a basic understanding of biomechanics actually matters for the

#441 Luke Hanna - The New Food Pyramid: What’s Right, What’s Wrong, and Why People Won’t Follow It Anyway Feb 10, 2026 00:52:03 Luke Hanna holds a Master’s degree in Obesity and Clinical Nutrition and a degree in Sport and Exercise Science. He has become one of my favourite authorities on evidence-based nutrition.Luke joins the podcast to break down the controversy surrounding the new American food pyramid - what it gets right, where it falls short, and why most people won’t follow it regardless.THIS EPISODE COVERS:The att

#440 Dr. Christle Guevarra - What’s New In Weight Loss Drugs? Feb 5, 2026 00:52:06 Dr. Christle Guevarra is a board-certified physician in family and sports medicine and an expert in GLP-1 agonist medications and other weight loss drugs.Christle returns to take us through a deeper dive into the rapidly evolving world of weight loss medications, including new drugs in development, societal implications, influencer narratives, and what patients should actually be thinking about wh

#439 Dr. Supriya Joshi - Alcohol, NAFLD, and Your Liver Health Feb 3, 2026 00:54:01 Dr. Supriya Joshi is a gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and lecturer at the University of Toronto. She joins the show to share her expertise on liver health and to clarify many of the misconceptions surrounding alcohol, fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, supplements, and environmental risk factors.In this episode, Dr. Joshi breaks down what Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is, why

#438 Brad Stulberg - The Way of Excellence Jan 29, 2026 00:50:12 Brad Stulberg returns to the show to share lessons from his newest book, The Way of Excellence.In this episode, Brad joins Andrew Coates to explore what excellence actually means for everyday people — not elite performers chasing perfection, but normal humans trying to live well, work with purpose, and avoid burning out in a noisy, overstimulating world.This conversation unpacks the difference bet

#437 Jonathan Goodman - Seasons of Unhinged Intensity Jan 27, 2026 00:56:09 Jonathan Goodman is one of the most influential thought leaders and entrepreneurs in the fitness industry. After years of building businesses and platforms, Jonathan has now made writing books his primary focus.In this episode, Jonathan joins Andrew Coates to unpack the ideas behind his new book, Unhinged Habits, and to challenge some of the most sacred advice in personal development — especially

#436 Shona Vertue - Are Yoga and Pilates Enough to Build Muscle, Bone, and Strength for Life? Jan 22, 2026 00:55:57 Shona Vertue combines her background as a strength coach, yoga teacher, and psychology graduate to coach and educate people across the world.In this episode, Shona joins Andrew Coates to explore what yoga and Pilates actually are, what they do well, and where they may fall short if used as the only training method—especially as we age.This conversation moves beyond surface-level takes to examine s

#435 Michael Mash - I’d Rather Be Strong and In Pain Than Weak and In Pain Jan 20, 2026 00:52:29 Michael Mash is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Barbell Rehab. Known for bridging the gap between rehabilitation and strength training, Michael returns to challenge some of the most common fears surrounding injuries, barbells, and lifting heavy.In this episode, Michael joins Andrew Coates to explain what he really means when he says “I’d rather be strong and in pain than weak and i

#434 Dan Feldman - Is Gluten Intolerance Real? Is Eating Organic Food Healthier? Jan 15, 2026 00:56:41 Dan Feldman returns for a masterclass in evidence-based nutrition, covering two of the most debated topics in modern health conversations: gluten intolerance and organic foods.Dan is a trusted voice in evidence-based nutrition media and practice, and in this episode he joins Andrew to break down what the research actually says — without fear-mongering, food moralizing, or ideology.THIS EPISODE COV

#433 Chris Bailey - How to Align Your Goals, Values, and Intentions to Do More of What Matters Jan 13, 2026 00:55:04 Chris Bailey is the bestselling author of The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, How to Calm Your Mind, and his newest release, Intentional.In this episode, Chris joins Andrew Coates to explore why so many capable, driven people still feel stuck, scattered, or unfulfilled—and how the issue is often not effort, but misalignment between goals, values, and intentions.Drawing from years of research and

#432 Luka Hocevar - Getting It All Done: As a Coach, Athlete, Business Owner, and New Parent Jan 8, 2026 01:08:58 Luka Hocevar returns to the show with lessons drawn from decades as a coach, mentor, and educator—and now, his newest and most meaningful role: fatherhood.In this episode, Luka joins Andrew Coates to unpack what it actually takes to balance high-level coaching, athleticism, business ownership, and family life without burning out or lowering standards.Rather than preaching productivity hacks, Luka

#431 Dr. Alyssa Olenick - Why Most Women Would Be Better Off If They Trained More Like Men Jan 6, 2026 00:53:06 Dr. Alyssa Olenick is one of the fastest-rising educators and coaches in the evidence-based fitness space. Known for her clarity, skepticism, and ability to translate complex physiology into practical coaching decisions, Alyssa returns to the show to tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in modern fitness.In this episode, Alyssa joins Andrew Coates to unpack what she actually means when she

#430 Clifton Harski - What’s Right (and Wrong) With Functional Training? Jan 1, 2026 00:55:33 Clifton Harski is the COO of The PPSC, a veteran of group exercise and traveling seminar education, and a much-needed jester pushing back against an increasingly ultra-serious fitness media landscape.In this episode, Clifton joins Andrew Coates for a fun, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest deconstruction of functional training—how it earned its reputation, where it went off the rails, and what’s

#429 Kevin Carr - Is the Fitness Industry Failing to Save Americans’ Health? Dec 30, 2025 01:06:36 Kevin Carr is an author, educator, and co-owner of multiple fitness businesses and brands, including Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC) and the Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) certification.In this episode, Kevin joins Andrew Coates to have a candid conversation about the state of the fitness industry—and why, despite unprecedented access to gyms, information, and technology, t

#428 Chad Landers - Building Strength and Muscle After 50 Dec 24, 2025 00:50:19 Chad Landers is a former NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year award winner, with over 30 years of hands-on coaching experience and more than 20 years as a gym owner. Chad is also the author of the new book Building Strength and Muscle After 50, which draws on decades of real-world coaching rather than trends or fear-based messaging.In this episode, Chad joins Andrew Coates to discuss what actually ch

#427 Steve Hall – Muscle Building - The Ideal Rest Break and Calorie Surplus Dec 22, 2025 00:53:51 Steve Hall is a WNBF Natural Pro Bodybuilder and one of the most trusted evidence-based voices in muscle building. As the host of the Revive Stronger podcast and a long-time practitioner, Steve brings rare clarity and nuance to topics that are often oversimplified online.In this episode, Steve joins Andrew to break down what actually matters for hypertrophy when it comes to rest periods, fatigue,

#426 Dr. Justin Farnsworth - Do You Really Need Surgery For Your Injury? Dec 18, 2025 00:57:42 Dr. Justin Farnsworth is a highly respected physical therapist who emphasizes strength training, movement, and education as foundational tools for managing pain and injury.In this episode, Justin joins me to challenge some of the most deeply held beliefs in modern healthcare - particularly the assumption that pain automatically requires surgery or rest.Justin brings clarity, nuance, and evidence t

#425 Mark Carroll - Personal Pain and Financial Gain Dec 16, 2025 01:10:14 Mark Carroll is a legendary Australian transformation coach, educator, and entrepreneur. Known publicly for elite-level results and business success, Mark joins me for one of his most open and vulnerable conversations to date.In a world driven by artificial polish, highlight reels, and performance, Mark peels back the curtain on what was really happening behind the scenes while his career and fina

#424 Ebenezer Samuel - Is Fitness Media Trending The Wrong Way? Dec 11, 2025 00:52:20 Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director of Men’s Health, joins me for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation on the current and future state of fitness media, where people learn about training, and how the landscape has shifted dramatically over the last decade.Ebenezer brings both industry-level perspective and hands-on coaching experience to explore how research, hypertrophy culture, entertainment

#423 Melody Schoenfeld - Vegan Myth Busting Dec 9, 2025 00:49:38 Melody Schoenfeld is an author, gym owner, nutrition coach, and holds a Master's in Health Psychology. She brings deep expertise, a sharp nonsense detector, and evidence-based nuance to one of the most polarizing topics in nutrition - vegan diets.In this episode, Melody and Andrew dive into the most persistent vegan myths, bad-faith arguments, and common misunderstandings from both sides of th

#422 Dr. Allan Bacon - Breaking Fat Loss Plateaus Dec 4, 2025 01:00:44 Dr. Allan Bacon returns to break down one of the trickiest parts of health and fitness: fat loss plateaus.Allan blends evidence, coaching experience, and no-nonsense communication to clarify why plateaus happen, why most people misunderstand them, and what to actually do to overcome them.Allan and Andrew dive into:• How much of a plateau is physical vs. psychological• When a plateau becomes a soci

#421 Alex Allen - You’ll Never Hate Yourself Into a Body You Love Dec 2, 2025 00:51:39 Alex Allen is one of the most skilled coaches in the industry at communicating nuance around training, lifestyle, and nutrition. She brings deep compassion and lived experience to the conversation - including weight gain, weight loss, PCOS, relationships, identity, and self-worth.Alex and Andrew dive into:• Why you’ll never hate yourself into a body you love• How people misjudge your journey when

#420 Chris Duffin - Resilience Engineered Nov 27, 2025 00:55:30 Chris Duffin is an iconic strength athlete, entrepreneur, inventor, author, and educator known for engineering both world-class feats of strength and world-class systems of mindset.In this episode, Chris opens up about how his unconventional and turbulent upbringing forged his resilience and shaped his approach to life, leadership, and legacy.Chris and Andrew explore:• How growing up with homeless

#419 Danny Lennon - Seed Oils: Devil Incarnate or Underrated Health Food? Nov 25, 2025 00:55:36 Danny Lennon is one of the most respected and longest-tenured evidence based nutrition authorities in the world. It’s an honour to welcome him back for an incredibly nuanced and level-headed conversation on one of the most contentious topics in all of nutrition - seed oils.In a landscape filled with loud, sensational nutrition claims, Danny brings clarity, evidence, and calm to a discussion that d

#418 Jaime Filer - Is Anxiety Interfering With Your Progress? Nov 20, 2025 00:52:54 Jaime Filer is the founder of Filer Fitness and a respected speaker and educator in the fitness industry.In this episode, Jaime brings a mix of humor, vulnerability, and hard-earned wisdom to help unpack the very real ways anxiety impacts fitness, health, relationships, and identity.Jaime and Andrew dive into:• How dealing with anxiety has a massive impact on your fitness efforts and outcomes• The

#417 Austin Current - Does “Optimal” Matter In Training and Lifestyle? Nov 18, 2025 00:55:29 Austin Current, author of The Science of Strength Training, joins me for a deep dive into what “optimal” really means - and doesn’t mean - in training, coaching, and everyday life.We explore how perfectionism, online debates, and unrealistic standards can derail people who simply want to train well, feel good, and live a sustainable lifestyle.Austin shares insight on:• Why keeping promises to your

#416 Dr. Tony Boutagy - Strength Training For Perimenopausal/Post Menopausal Women - Debunking Influencer Pseudoscience Nov 13, 2025 00:59:04 Dr. Tony Boutagy, PhD in Exercise and Sports Science, joins me for a myth-busting conversation about the surge of influencer claims surrounding peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women’s strength training.Tony brings clarity, scientific context, and decades of applied expertise to help cut through misinformation and fear-driven content targeted at women in midlife.He breaks down:• Debunking the c

#415 Kris Gethin - How To Transform Your Body, Mind, and Life Nov 11, 2025 00:48:33 Kris Gethin is one of the most recognizable figures in the global fitness industry, known for his role as the longtime Editor-in-Chief of Bodybuilding.com, his transformation programs, and his relentless commitment to physical and mental growth.In this conversation, Kris shares his philosophy and experience around personal transformation - physically, mentally, and emotionally.He dives into:• Why

#414 Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson – Peptides and GLP-1 Agonist Drugs Masterclass Nov 6, 2025 00:56:56 Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD in Neuromuscular Physiology, joins me to bring clarity, evidence, and nuance to one of the most hyped and misunderstood topics in modern fitness and medicine—peptides.With an extensive background in academic research, education, and business, Dwayne draws from his PhD work on peptides to help separate legitimate science from marketing myth.He shares expert insight on:• W

#413 Dr. Karl Nadolsky – Adrenal Fatigue and Balancing Hormones: Science or Pseudoscience? Nov 4, 2025 00:53:45 Endocrinologist and obesity specialist Dr. Karl Nadolsky joins me to bust myths, debunk pseudoscience, and share evidence-based nuance around:• Whether “adrenal fatigue” is a real thing• What adrenal insufficiency actually is• The most common symptoms people misattribute to “adrenal fatigue”• Thoughts on self-proclaimed “hormone specialists”• The marketing of “hormone balancing” and why it’s misle

#412 Krista Scott-Dixon - Performance Psychology, Play, and Personal Productivity Oct 30, 2025 01:07:22 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

#411 Dr. Ben Rein - Social Interaction and Your Health Oct 28, 2025 00:54:01 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 inter

#410 Marc Megna - Show Up And Do The Right Thing When No One Is Watching Oct 23, 2025 00:49:34 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 bette

#409 Dr. Joey Munoz - Fat Loss and Long Term Health Oct 21, 2025 00:56:12 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 hea

#408 Christian Thibaudeau - How to Get Stronger Oct 16, 2025 00:52:18 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 volunta

#407 Sam Miller - GLP-1 Agonist Drugs, Reverse Dieting, and Ultra Processed Foods Oct 14, 2025 00:53:25 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 potenti

#406 Dr. John Rusin - Pain Free Performance Oct 9, 2025 00:55:41 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 sh

#405 JP Tremblay - Trailer Park Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Oct 7, 2025 00:53:33 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 boundari

#404 Dr. Susan Kleiner - Women’s Performance Nutrition Masterclass Oct 2, 2025 01:13:46 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-Lo

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