Stronger Than Your Boyfriend

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Question 1: What should I do if my program calls for low reps / high weight for my deadlifts, but I’m coming off of a back injury?

Question 2: If I am not tracking macros and pretty much know I am not eating enough, is my heavy strength training I’m doing worthless?

Question 3: if I got bloodwork done and my cholesterol came back high, should I cut out red meat, high fat dairy, eggs, etc to get it lower?

Question 4: Why does my lower back get tight after back squats?

Question 5: Where should I put kettlebell swings into my program?

Today, we share the top 10 weight loss mistakes that are preventing you from losing weight. If you follow the guidance laid out in this episode, you'll learn the truth about “losing weight” and leave with THE tools to help guide your relationship with your body, fitness, and food far into the future. It’s time to start busting some of the myths that are keeping you stuck! 

In this episode, we discuss:  
Why is Weight Loss So Hard? 
The Most Common Weight Loss Mistakes
How to Lose Weight the Right Way
Redefining Success Beyond the Scale

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Are you doing 1,000 crunches a day? This week, we go over how much you actually need to train the core. The answer is – not every day. We give our advice on what training your core should actually look like, give you a routine you can do today, and dispel some myths around corework magically shaving fat off your stomach. 

In this episode, we discuss: 
Why Core Training Is Important
Benefits of a Strong Core
How Often You Should Train Your Core
Do Daily Micro-Core Sessions Work?
Core Training Mistakes to Avoid
Core Training Routine for Beginners

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Today, we talk about junk volume: what it is and why it actually matters. Junk volume is essentially training volume with little to no benefit. Typically this is after a muscle has had sufficient load and volume to reach a threshold where adaptation can occur but after this point, recovery is limited –or– junk volume can be associated with lower weights and higher reps. We talk about what junk volume looks like, the nuances to it, and what you can do to train smarter, not harder for optimal strength gains. 

In this episode, we discuss:
What is Junk Volume?
How Junk Volume Can Affect Muscle Growth
Signs You're Training Too Much
How to Optimize Your Training Volume
Alternatives to Junk Volume

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On today’s episode of the podcast we set the record straight on leg day. Lower body movements are more important than you think, and are debatably even more important than upper body workouts. Learn the science behind why leg day is never something to be missed, and what movements you can incorporate into your routine to maximize the benefits of lower body lifts. 

In this episode, we discuss: 
Why Leg Day Matters More Than You Think
The Benefits of Training Your Lower Body
What Happens When You Skip Leg Day
Leg Day Exercises for Growth
How Often You Should Train Legs 

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