Fitness is often the door, not the destination. Today we take you inside some of the client journeys that started as a quest for a better body, and transformed into something way more - spanning career, relationships, and becoming better parents. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free
The Gift of Fear (In Fitness)
01/05/2026 | 41 mins.
There's a version of training that stays comfortable forever. And then there's what happens when you step into something that scares you - a competition, a change in your body, being seen. Here's what fear in fitness feels like, what it's for, and what becomes possible when you face it fully. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free
Longevity Blueprint For Less
24/04/2026 | 40 mins.
You don't need to spend $2m per year on longevity like Bryan Johnson does - and it doesn't have to take a ton of time. Here's what to do in your training and lifestyle to live well longer. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free SPONSOR: LMNT drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly
Cortisol, Belly Fat, & Hormone Function
17/04/2026 | 34 mins.
Clearing up the cortisol confusion: what it is, what it does, and how to manage it for fat loss and optimal hormone function. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
Be Flexible
10/04/2026 | 39 mins.
Stretching is uncomfortable and easy to skip. It's also a simple practice that has a lot to offer. Today we revisit this foundation and what Marcus has learned from two weeks of dedicated flexibility practice. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
Fresh ideas for your training, nutrition, and lifestyle to immediately put to use. Hosted by Marcus Filly, the founder and CEO of Functional Bodybuilding, and CMO Satya Khan. We'll be talking about avoiding burnout, keeping your passion alive for training, and fueling your body and mind so you can look good, move well now and for years to come.
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