Today

3511: [Part 1] Can You Build Muscle in a Calorie Deficit? by Christian Finn of Muscle Evo on Body Composition

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12m 19s

Today

3510: Simple Living: Building Intentional Habits by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Healthy Habits

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9m 5s

Yesterday

3509: The Best Outdoor Workout Equipment by Eric Leija on Strength Training

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9m 22s

Feb 2024

2610: How to Scale Down Exercise Instead of Skipping It When You Feel Low by Rachel Trotta on Workout Consistency

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2610: Rachel Trotta of RachelTrotta.com offers practical advice on scaling down exercise routines during low-energy periods ... Show More

11m 18s

Apr 2024

2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining

Understanding the difference between what's optimal, what's tolerable, and what's beyond that. (1:51) How healing/recovery is different than adapting. (4:15) The importance of consistency over intensity. (7:12) Signs of overtraining. (9:32) Five Steps to Bounce Back from Overtrai ... Show More

34m 22s

Dec 2024

3409: Perfectionism Is Pointless, And What To Focus On Instead by Rachel Trotta on Self-Sabotage and Burnout

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3409: Rachel Trotta challenges the notion of perfectionism in health and fitness, emphasizing that striving for perfection ... Show More

11m 25s

Jun 2023

2090: Five Tips to Work Out Less and Keep Your Gains

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five different ways to minimize time in the gym without sacrificing muscle. The amount of volume needed to maintain muscle. (1:57) Does consistency and experience lifting play a factor? (3:37) The difference between the optimal and the mos ... Show More

33m 38s

Jan 2023

Here’s How to Stay More Consistent with Exercise this Year

There’s so much pressure to start a new fitness routine for the new year and oftentimes people sign up for exercises they don’t even enjoy doing. Today we’re talking with Barry Shingle who has over 20 years of experience working in fitness and is the director of programming at Ra ... Show More

34m 22s

Sep 2020

405 - The Benefits of Applying Mindfulness to Exercise

Occasionally we all simply need to zone-out and let our bodies do what they want to do. But, if all of your workouts involve some type of distraction or other, it may be time to add some mindfulness into your workout regimen. Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty ... Show More

14m 27s

Oct 2025

145: The Pitfalls of High Volume Endurance Training

In this episode, I break down the real costs when volume is mismanaged. I share what I’ve learned firsthand while building toward Ironman Arizona—how I fuel hard work without under-eating, protect muscle, keep hormones in check, and use recovery and sleep as performance tools. Th ... Show More

1h 4m

Apr 2022

BITESIZE | The One Important Question You Should Ask Every Day | Greg McKeown #258

We’ve been conditioned to think that if we aren’t perpetually exhausted, we’re not doing enough. So how can we avoid overwhelm, protect our time, and focus on the things that really matter? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each w ... Show More

12m 36s

Oct 2022

103. When Should I Skip My Workout?

<p><b>Life is busy and it can seem impossible to stick to a perfectly regimented workout schedule. There are days when you might need to skip a work out and Andrea explains how we can learn to recognize the difference between the days we make excuses and could use some motivatio ... Show More

31m 6s

May 2025

Ep 225 - Are You Overtraining? How to Know When to Pull Back

In this conversation, we explore the concept of overtraining, its signs, and the importance of balancing training with recovery. We discuss the common pitfalls of both overtraining and undertraining, emphasising the need for a personalized approach to fitness. The conversation hi ... Show More

25m 16s

2674: Varying Your Training Intensity AN...