Happy New Year! In today's episode of the podcast, we'll talk about everything you need to know to develop the right mindset to make progress with your fitness in 2023. AND, I'm excited to announce that YOU CAN APPLY FOR COACHING TODAY!

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82. How to Get in the Right Mindset for Fitness in 2023 + APPLY FOR COACHING!

This week, I'm breaking down some of my most UNPOPULAR fitness opinions. Sometimes, I think the fitness industry gets too caught up in itself, and we get away from what's most important — helping people. So today, I'll break down 5 opinions I have that probably go against some of what you've heard.

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96. My Most Unpopular Fitness Opinions — "Unhealthy" Foods, Cutting Carbs, Alcohol & More

Today's episode of the podcast is Part 2 of my fitness journey, where I detail the ups and downs of my nearly two decades of training. In this episode, we get into the good stuff — how I overcame all of the obstacles from my first 10 years to FINALLY make progress.

There are a lot of lessons in this episode you can learn from to avoid my mistakes, and make progress more quickly and easily. I hope it helps!

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99. Part 2: How I Overcame Dark Times & FINALLY Made Progress With Fitness (And How You Can, Too)

In today's episode of the podcast, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about my online fitness Training Camp! You can apply now through Aug. 13 and get 50% off your first month.

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100. Training Camp Sign-Ups Are Open! Here's Everything You Need to Know

Should you eat less on rest days? Does it matter how many calories you burn in your workouts? How often should you change your diet to maximize muscle growth?

I'll answer all of these questions, and more, in today's episode of the podcast.

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106. Should You Eat Less on Rest Days While Bulking?

Today's episode is the first in a new series I'm calling, "Things I've Learned," or "TIL" for short. In this series, I'll break down new things I'm learning about fitness, as well as touch on topics and concepts that maybe I haven't talked about or thought of in a while.

I'm constantly trying to learn and grow as a coach and a fitness enthusiast, so this series will be a fun opportunity for me to share what's on my mind, as well as what's new in the fitness industry. I hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, we'll dive into topics like fatherhood, building a business, being a better coach, training around injuries, how to build muscle, and much more!

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109. Things I've Learned About Fatherhood, Coaching, Training Around Injuries, & More

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing the audio from a recent whiteboard discussion I did on my YouTube channel. Let's walk through exactly how I set up muscle building programs for my clients, so you can learn how to do it, too!

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112. How to Bring Up Lagging Muscle Groups

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In today's episode of the podcast, we're breaking down the 4 most important things you can do in 2024 to build TONS of muscle!

114. 4 Tips to Build Muscle in 2024

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33:45 Favorite foods to carb up before stage 

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44:45 Stress and metabolism 

48:00 Did Ronnie Coleman Contribute to more people getting hurt? 

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Blood Sweat & Gear 245 Egg McMuffin For Contest Carb Up

In this episode, I share my journey of building muscle in my 50s. Over the past four months, I've revamped my workout routine and nutrition, yielding impressive results. Tune in to learn the four strategies that transformed my body and could work for you too!

#365 Transforming Your Body With Muscle

In this episode, you'll learn about the key elements of any good muscle building program. From training, to nutrition, recovery, and more ... By the end of this episode you'll have all the knowledge you need to make MASSIVE progress building muscle!

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138. The Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle

When it comes to fitness, many people focus on either burning fat or building muscle, but what if I told you that these goals aren’t mutually exclusive? The principle of progressive overload is one of the most effective ways to achieve both. And that's what we're going to talk about in this episode!

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143. The Secret to Burning Fat & Building Muscle: Progressive Overload

Our 10 tips series continues this week, and in this episode we're focused on things that will help you reliably build muscle. I hope it helps!

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150. 10 Insanely Simple Tips to Build Muscle in 2025

In this episode, I sit down with my long-time client Jeff Rodgers, who has completely transformed his life and body over the past four years.

Jeff shares his story of going from 353 pounds and intimidated by the gym — to losing over 130 pounds, running a half marathon, and eventually building strength, confidence, and muscle through sustainable habits.

You'll hear:

• How Jeff lost over 100 pounds without giving up his favorite foods

• The mindset shift that helped him overcome gym intimidation and stay consistent

• Why calorie cycling and flexibility made healthy eating finally click

• How strength training reshaped his body and boosted his energy

• What he’s learned about balance, travel, and staying on track long-term

This is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever struggled with weight loss, motivation, or feeling out of place in the gym! Jeff’s story is a powerful example that no matter how busy life gets, you can build a lifestyle that works — and sustain it for good.

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164. From 353 Pounds to Confident and Strong: Jeff’s Story

The Earn That Body Podcast is here to give you fitness, nutrition and health information you can put into play right away.

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