The weeks are flying by and soon it will be summer. Marcus and James take on all things fitness to make you better
Is it too early to get ready for summer?
Is the timing of your sleep and meals important?
Are aesthetics a good motivator?
The importance of periodization and recovery.
Yesterday
#1007: The InnerFight Coaches: Part 1
Training programs can be effective, but real life doesn’t always follow a plan.In this episode, Marcus opens up the conversation around the role of coaching in a world full of structured programs, using real-life examples to highlight how unpredictable life can be.This also marks ... Show More
35m 28s
Mar 12
#1006: Systems, standards and great coaching.
What actually makes a great coach?In this episode, Marcus Smith explores the qualities that define great coaching and why the most valuable thing a coach can offer an human isn’t motivation or encouragement, but honesty.Marcus reflects on the foundations of strong coaching relati ... Show More
49m 17s
Mar 5
#1005: What actually makes a good week?
In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ... Show More
38m 6s
Aug 2023
Why you should pick a 'de-load' day
In weight-training workouts, a De-load Day is when you drop the intensity of your weights. You still train, you still make progress, but it doesn’t feel like grunt work. The idea is this: our bodies NEED rest. In fact, pushing through often leads to injury. So what if you applied ... Show More
3m 28s
Jun 2025
Fitness After 40: What You Need to Know with Stacy Sims
That super-intense, sweat-inducing workout you think you need to be doing to see results? Yeah, that’s not the best way to exercise in your midlife, says exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims. She and Reshma dive into tons of practical tips and tricks for getti ... Show More
42m 31s
Mar 2024
2501: Why You Shouldn't Do Cardio Every Day by Rachel Trotta on Achieving Fitness Goals
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Episode 2501:
Rest and recovery are pivotal for achieving fitness goals, as Rachel Trotta highlights through the tale of an overzea ... Show More
9m 17s
Jul 2024
2625: The Art of Active Rest by Harold Gibbons with Mark Fisher Fitness on Recovery & Physical Fitness
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Episode 2625:
Harold Gibbons emphasizes the critical role of rest within workouts for optimal results. Harold explores how strategi ... Show More
11m 48s
