Truth Not Trends: Recent Episodes

Truth Not Trends

The podcast where we teach you how to maximize your strength as safely and efficiently as possible!

Each episode we bring you strength training techniques, nutritional recommendations, and general health tips based on over 30 years of experience.

We also bring you interviews with fitness business owners, strength coaches, scientists, researchers, and people on the cutting edge of the fitness industry.

We’re diving back into the Truth Not Trends Archive for a Blast From The Past episode you won’t want to miss!

In this re-release of Episode #138, Liam “TAKU” Bauer and Jesse Schmidt sit down with Verdale Benson — a true hybrid athlete who made the leap from American Ninja Warrior competitor to professional bodybuilder.

Verdale shares his unique journey, the lessons learned along the way, and how the disciplines of strength, conditioning, and mindset translate across very different competitive arenas. From scaling warped walls to sculpting a championship physique, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for anyone chasing peak performance.

Tune in, take notes, and get ready for one of our favorite conversations from the TNT archives.

In episode #198 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast, your host Liam "TAKU" Bauer dives deep into one of the most hotly debated topics in the strength training world—equipment loyalty versus results. Are you a barbell purist? A machine-only minimalist? Obsessed with bands? TAKU challenges the dogma and makes the case for being tool agnostic—choosing the right tool for the right job based on context, goals, and safety, not brand loyalty or gym culture.

In this episode, you’ll learn the pros and cons of barbells, machines, resistance bands, and more. TAKU breaks down how each tool can serve a purpose in a smart, safe, and effective training program—and when they can become a liability. Whether you’re training at home, in a commercial gym, or coaching others, this conversation will help you rethink how and why you use the tools you do.

If you're ready to ditch the dogma and train smarter, not harder—this episode is for you.

Welcome back to the Truth Not Trends Podcast, where we teach you how to maximize your strength in minimum time! In this episode, your host Liam “TAKU” Bauer sits down with Glenn Elkins, a 65-year-old retired businessman who’s redefining what it means to age well.

Part of our TNT Strength Client Success Series, this inspiring conversation dives into Glenn’s remarkable transformation: in just six months of training with TNT Strength, Glenn has gained six pounds of lean muscle and dropped his body fat below 10% — all without spending hours in the gym.

Glenn shares how he discovered TNT Strength, the mindset shifts that fueled his progress, and the efficient, evidence-based workouts that helped him achieve results most guys half his age only dream about. Whether you're 25 or 65, this episode proves that it’s never too late to take control of your health and strength.

Tune in now to hear Glenn’s story and learn how YOU can start building strength that lasts a lifetime!

Welcome back to the Truth Not Trends Podcast—the show where we teach you how to maximize strength, energy, and vitality in the safest, most efficient way possible!

Today we’re diving deep into the health trenches with none other than Dr. Nick Nwabueze, a board-certified family medicine physician and a performance-minded, no-B.S. advocate for real, root-cause healing.

Dr. Nick isn’t your average white-coat doc. He’s part of the innovative care team at SteadyMD helping busy professionals, athletes, and high performers take charge of their health with precision, purpose, and personalized care. Whether it's testosterone optimization, metabolic health, or mindset mastery, Dr. Nick brings science, soul, and a warrior’s edge to the table.

We talk all things:

Why “normal” lab ranges are often garbage
How to actually build lasting health in today’s broken system
The truth about men’s hormones and why most guys are walking around underpowered
Why strength training is medicine
And what YOU can start doing today to turn the tide on burnout, brain fog, and blah.

This one’s packed with truth bombs and takeaways, so grab your favorite beverage, get ready to challenge the conventional, and let’s dig into what it really means to be healthy—from the inside out.

LISTEN NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your shows!Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in cutting through the noise and getting to the TRUTH.

Think strength training is just about muscle? Think again. In this brain-boosting episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast, Liam “TAKU” Bauer dives into the powerful cognitive benefits of combining resistance training with Creatine Monohydrate supplementation.

Discover how lifting weights doesn’t just build biceps—it builds better memory, focus, and mental clarity. Backed by cutting-edge research, TAKU unpacks how this dynamic duo can help fight cognitive decline, enhance brain energy, and even support mental health as we age.

Whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, or just looking to stay sharp for life, this episode delivers the science and strategy to help you get stronger AND smarter—in less time than you think.

Tune in and learn:

How resistance training boosts brain function and neuroplasticity
Why creatine isn’t just for gym bros—it’s a secret weapon for your mind
The simple daily protocol to maximize both muscle and mental performance

It’s not just about how strong you look—it’s about how strong you think.

Listen now and fuel your brain gains!

Welcome to a Brief Intense SOLO-ROUND of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! In episode #194, host Liam “TAKU” Bauer steps into the spotlight to tackle two of the most frequently asked questions from TNT Strength clients.

First up: What’s the deal with the RIR (Reps In Reserve) training model? TAKU breaks down what it means, when it can be useful, and how it stacks up against true momentary muscular failure.

Then: Which rep is safest—the first or the last? The answer might surprise you. Liam explains why that last rep could be your best friend when it comes to safe and effective strength training.

Whether you're a seasoned lifter or just starting your strength journey, this quick-hit episode is packed with insights to help you train smarter and stay safer in the gym.

Hit play and get ready to learn the truth, not trends!

Hey everybody, Liam “TAKU” Bauer here, and welcome back to another powerful installment of the Truth Not Trends Podcast — where we teach you how to maximize your strength safely and efficiently in just two 30-minute workouts per week!

This week we’re keeping the TNT Strength Success Series rolling with a very special guest: David C. Berliner — world-renowned educational psychologist, author, researcher, and now… a dedicated strength training enthusiast!

You might know David for his groundbreaking work in education, but what you might not know is that in his 80s, he decided to walk the walk when it comes to lifelong learning by stepping into the gym and taking control of his health and vitality. That's right — David’s not just schooling people in the classroom, he’s also getting stronger by the day with High Intensity Strength Training.

In this episode, we dive into David’s personal journey — what drew him to TNT Strength, how he’s embraced the process, and what surprising lessons this seasoned scholar has uncovered about strength, aging, and resilience. Trust me, you do not want to miss his insights on how mental and physical strength go hand in hand.

So whether you’re a student of life, a fan of education, or just someone looking for a dose of inspiration — tune in to hear how David C. Berliner is proving that it’s never too late to get stronger and live better.

Let’s hit it!

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review!

What’s up, people?! It’s your man Liam “TAKU” Bauer, and we are back with another powerhouse episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! Episode #192 is one you do not wanna miss—we’re bringing the heat with none other than SHARON BRUNEAU, the iconic fitness model, bodybuilder, and trailblazer who redefined what strength and femininity could look like!

From high fashion to heavy lifting, Sharon's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and raw determination. We dive deep into her Métis heritage, her pivot from modeling to bodybuilding after a health scare, and how she carved out a space in an industry that wasn’t always ready for a woman like her. She talks about the mindset it took to break barriers, her time gracing the covers of Flex and Muscle & Fitness, and what it means to live strong—inside and out.

Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, fitness coach, or just someone chasing your next transformation, Sharon’s journey is gonna light a fire under you. This one’s got heart, grit, and pure inspiration. Tune in, get fired up, and don’t forget: We are the resistance!

Hit that play button and let’s go!

Welcome back to another powerhouse episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast with your host, Liam “TAKU” Bauer! This week, we’re continuing our deep dive into one of the most talked-about, researched, and misunderstood supplements in the fitness world — creatine.

Joining us is none other than Steve Jennings, a true pioneer in the field of creatine research and supplementation, known across the industry as the Creatine OG. With decades of hands-on experience and a front-row seat to the evolution of sports nutrition, Steve has been a driving force behind the science and application of one of the most effective performance enhancers on the market.

In this episode, we unpack: The history and origin of creatine as a supplement The real science vs. the persistent myths Who should be using it and why Emerging research and future trends …plus some behind-the-scenes stories from Steve’s journey that you won’t hear anywhere else!

Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or just someone looking to optimize your strength and recovery, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in and find out why they call him the Creatine OG!

Listen now — and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Welcome back to another powerhouse episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! Your host, Liam "TAKU" Bauer, is diving deep into one of the most researched and misunderstood supplements in the fitness world—creatine monohydrate.

Joining us for this episode is none other than Dr. Darren Candow, PhD, a leading expert in creatine research. Dr. Candow has spent years studying the science behind creatine and its impact on muscle strength, cognitive function, and overall health. Whether you're an athlete looking for a performance edge, a fitness enthusiast aiming for better recovery, or just someone curious about the real benefits of creatine, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights you won’t want to miss!

Tune in as we separate fact from fiction, debunk common creatine myths, and explore the latest research on dosage, safety, and benefits for people of all ages.

Hit play now and get ready to fuel your mind and muscles with Dr. Darren Candow and the Truth Not Trends Podcast!

Join host Liam "TAKU" Bauer for another inspiring installment of the TNT Strength Client Success Series! In this episode, we sit down with Greg Jones, a dedicated TNT Strength member who achieved an incredible transformation at 59 years old.

After a personalized nutrition session and committing to the TNT Strength training program, Greg not only shed body fat but also gained 4 pounds of muscle—proving that it’s never too late to build strength and improve your health.

Tune in to hear Greg’s firsthand experience, the key strategies that fueled his success, and why smart training and proper nutrition can make all the difference. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking for motivation to push through, Greg’s story is sure to inspire!

Listen now and start your own transformation today!

In this episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast, your host Liam "TAKU" Bauer sits down with Matt Owens, founder of Power Fit Foods, to talk about revolutionizing healthy snacking. If you're looking for low-carb, high-performance nutrition, you won’t want to miss this!

Matt shares the inspiration behind Power Pucks, Pocket Power Pucks, Super Chews, and Bare Bars, revealing how these powerhouse snacks help fuel fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and everyday warriors alike. We dive deep into the science of smart snacking, the challenges of creating clean, high-quality foods, and why low-carb doesn’t have to mean low-energy.

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about nutrition, performance, and how the right fuel can optimize your fitness journey. Don’t just train hard—eat smart!

Listen now and power up your performance!

Truth Not Trends Podcast Episode #186: Steve McKinney – The Gospel of Fitness

In this episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast, host Liam "TAKU" Bauer sits down with Steve McKinney from Fitness And More to discuss his latest book, The Gospel of Fitness. Steve shares his philosophy on strength training, health, and longevity, breaking down the essential principles that drive real results. Tune in for an insightful conversation about fitness truths, industry myths, and how to build a sustainable approach to training. Don’t miss this deep dive into The Gospel of Fitness!

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast with your host, Liam "TAKU" Bauer! This week, we’re bringing you the second edition of our TNT Strength Client Success Series, where we spotlight the real-life fitness journeys of our dedicated clients.

Joining us is Frank Paré, CFP®, CAP®, ChSNC®, President & Managing Partner of PF Wealth Management Group. As a highly respected financial expert, Frank understands the value of consistency, discipline, and smart investing—both in wealth and in health! Tune in as he shares his personal experience training with TNT Strength Oakland, the impact strength training has had on his life, and how he applies the same principles of financial success to his fitness journey.

Whether you're looking for motivation to start your own strength training regimen or insights on how to build long-term success in any area of life, this episode is packed with inspiration!

Listen now and get ready to train smarter and invest in your health!

Join host Liam "TAKU" Bauer on this episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast as we dive into the world of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and hormone replacement therapy. Our guest, Matt Cusano, an FDN-P and expert in hormone optimization from RyzeHRT, shares invaluable insights into how proper hormone balance can revolutionize health, fitness, and overall well-being. Whether you're curious about how hormones impact your training or you're seeking guidance for personalized health solutions, this episode is packed with actionable advice and expert knowledge. Don’t miss it!

Welcome to another episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast, where your host, Liam "TAKU" Bauer, cuts through the noise to bring you science-backed fitness insights!

In this episode, we’re diving deep into The Myth of Periodization with not one but two incredible guests. Joining us is Dr. James Fisher, PhD, the Director of Education and Research for The Exercise Coach, who brings a wealth of academic and practical expertise in exercise science. Alongside him, we have Tom Kelso, a veteran Strength Coach and Exercise Physiologist with decades of experience challenging the status quo in fitness programming.

Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation as we debunk common misconceptions, explore what the science really says about periodization, and provide actionable insights for coaches, athletes, and anyone serious about optimizing their training.

Tune in now to hear the facts, the myths, and everything in between!

Welcome to 2025 with the years first episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast with your host, Liam "TAKU" Bauer!

We're kicking off the year with a Blast From The Past as we revisit the foundational principles of High-Intensity Strength Training. In this special episode, we throw it back to our second-ever recording and dive deep into the core concepts that started it all. Whether you're a seasoned strength-training enthusiast or new to the game, this episode is packed with timeless insights and actionable advice to help you maximize your results.

Start the year strong with Truth Not Trends—your guide to evidence-based fitness strategies!

Welcome to Episode #182 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast!

Join your host, Liam "TAKU" Bauer, as we kick off our brand-new TNT Strength Client Success Series with an inspiring conversation featuring our inaugural guest, Preston Barnes.

In this series, we’re shining a spotlight on the real stories and achievements of TNT Strength clients. Preston shares his journey, the challenges he’s overcome, and how focused strength training has transformed his fitness, health, and overall well-being.

Tune in to hear how the principles we preach at TNT Strength come to life and inspire real-world success. Don’t miss this first installment of a series dedicated to celebrating the power of commitment, consistency, and evidence-based strength training! Press play now to join the conversation.

Welcome to Episode #181 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast!

In this episode, your host, Liam "TAKU" Bauer, is joined by special guest Coach Matt Schifferle from The Red Delta Project. Known for his expertise in calisthenics and minimalist fitness strategies, Matt dives into his latest venture, Beautiful Strength.

Join us as Matt shares the philosophy behind Beautiful Strength, exploring how simplicity, consistency, and self-mastery can unlock a new level of physical and mental resilience. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey, this conversation will inspire and empower you to redefine strength on your own terms.

Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with actionable insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into the power of beautiful, sustainable fitness practices!

Welcome to Episode #180 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! This week, your host Liam "TAKU" Bauer dives into a powerhouse conversation with strength coach and author Tom Kelso. Tom, from TomKelso.com, brings decades of expertise in strength training and fitness, and he’s here to break down the fundamentals, share practical tips, and inspire listeners with real, no-nonsense advice. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out on your fitness journey, you won’t want to miss this episode filled with actionable insights and motivational stories. Tune in and let’s get stronger together!

Welcome to Episode #179 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast!

Join your host, Liam "TAKU" Bauer, as he dives into an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Alexander Hutchison. This week, we're talking about Dr. Hutchison's book, "HIIT, HONEY, and the HADZA", where he explores the fascinating intersection of high-intensity interval training, nutrition, and the lifestyle of the Hadza tribe.

Tune in to learn how ancestral health insights can inspire modern fitness and wellness strategies! Get ready for an engaging episode packed with actionable tips and fresh perspectives!

Welcome to episode #178: of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! Join your hosts Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt as they dive into the fascinating world of dietary protein and its impact on weight gain, energy expenditure, and body composition during periods of overfeeding.

With the latest research at their fingertips, Taku and Jesse break down the science and uncover what really matters when it comes to optimizing your nutrition.

Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just curious about your diet, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Tune in and discover the truth behind the trends!

Welcome to Episode #177 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast!

Join your hosts, Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt, as they dive into a topic that resonates with many—Achy Knees.

In this episode, we explore the common causes of knee pain and share effective strategies to help you avoid discomfort and maintain mobility.

Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just looking to stay active, we've got insights that can make a difference.

Tune in for practical tips, expert advice, and a dose of humor as we tackle the aches and pains that come with an active lifestyle.

Let’s get those knees feeling good again!

Welcome to Episode #176 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast!

Join host Liam "TAKU" Bauer as we dive into an inspiring conversation with fitness expert Francesco Rogai.

With a decade-long journey rooted in boxing and bodybuilding, Francesco faced the hurdles of overtraining and injuries while chasing traditional methods.

But through his dedication to his clients, he discovered a transformative shift towards science-based training techniques.

Tune in to uncover Francesco's insights and how you can elevate your own fitness journey—because it's time to train smarter, not longer! Let’s get started!

Welcome back to another electrifying episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! In Episode #175, your host Liam "TAKU" Bauer is diving deep with the powerhouse team from Reformed Fitness! If you’re ready to challenge the status quo of fitness and embrace a revolutionary approach to Strength Training and Health Coaching, this is the episode for you. Tune in to discover cutting-edge insights and transformative strategies that will elevate your fitness game. Don’t miss out—let’s get reformed!

Welcome to Truth Not Trends, Episode #174! Your hosts, Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt, are back with an electrifying new episode that’s all about helping you achieve that Summer Shredded body!

Whether you’re gearing up for beach season or just looking to fine-tune your fitness game, Liam and Jesse are here with the cutting-edge tips, expert advice, and motivation you need to crush your goals.

Get ready to transform your physique and maximize your results—this episode is your ultimate guide to summer success! Let’s dive in and get shredded!

Welcome to episode #173: of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! This week, hosts Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt are thrilled to sit down with Tyler Hobson of Iron Core Strength.

With over three decades of experience in crafting top-of-the-line strength training equipment, Tyler is a true expert in the field. Join us as we dive into his extensive knowledge on strength training, uncovering innovative techniques and insights that can elevate your fitness journey.

Don't miss this chance to learn from a pioneer in the industry and get inspired to take your training to the next level!

Welcome to an enlightening episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! In episode #172, hosts Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt explore the art of designing Sports-Specific Strength and Conditioning Programs using the comprehensive S.P.I.C.E. model:

S.trength training P.ractice your skills I.mprove flexibility C.ondition your energy systems E.at nutritious foods

Join us as we delve into each component of this holistic approach, offering practical insights and strategies to optimize athletic performance. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or fitness enthusiast, this episode promises valuable information to enhance your training regimen effectively. Tune in and discover how to integrate these elements seamlessly into your athletic pursuits for maximum success!

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast with your hosts Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt!

In episode #171, we are joined by esteemed guest Dr. Alexander Hutchison to explore his latest book, "In Defense of Doping." Join us as we dive into this controversial yet essential topic, where Dr. Hutchison challenges conventional perspectives and ignites a conversation on the ethical, scientific, and cultural dimensions of performance enhancement in sports.

Get ready for an insightful discussion that questions boundaries and encourages a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding doping in today's athletic arena.

Welcome, health enthusiasts, to a game-changing Episode #170 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast, hosted by the dynamic duo Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt! Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating. Brace yourselves for a deep dive into the cutting-edge strategies that are reshaping how we approach nutrition and wellness!

In this electrifying episode, we're uncovering the latest research breakthroughs, insider tips, and inspiring success stories that highlight the transformative power of these revolutionary dietary methods. Whether you're striving to shed excess weight, turbocharge your metabolism, or optimize your eating routine, Liam and Jesse are here to guide you every step of the way.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your health and vitality! Tune in now and join Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt as they ignite your journey towards peak health with intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating!

Welcome to a riveting episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! In this highly anticipated installment, we are thrilled to bring you our second visit from the esteemed special guest, Bill Campbell, PhD. Get ready to step into the realm of muscle gain and body fat loss with a special twist in this edition of the Truth Not Trends Podcast!

Join us as we welcome back the illustrious Bill Campbell, PhD, for an electrifying second visit. Together, we're diving headfirst into the intricacies of sculpting your physique with science-backed methods.

From maximizing muscle hypertrophy to optimizing fat loss, this episode is your ultimate guide to achieving your body composition goals. Gain invaluable insights, debunk myths, and unlock the secrets to sustainable progress as we navigate the landscape of fitness and nutrition.

Don't miss out on this transformative discussion—tune in now and embark on a journey toward your strongest, leanest self!

Welcome to episode #168 of the Truth Not Trends podcast, your ultimate resource for all things strength training, fitness, and exercise science! Hosted by the dynamic duo, Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt, this podcast is dedicated to uncovering the truths in fitness that matter most.

This week, we're thrilled to welcome a special guest, Strength Coach and Exercise Physiologist, Chuck Bixby. Chuck brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, offering insights that will elevate your understanding of effective training methods and physiological principles. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or a fitness enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable information that can help you optimize your performance and achieve your fitness goals.

Tune in as we dive deep into the science of strength training, debunk common fitness myths, and explore practical tips to enhance your workout routine. Don’t miss out on this engaging and informative conversation with one of the industry’s leading experts.

Welcome to Truth Not Trends Episode #167! Today, we're embarking on a special journey focused on the holistic approach to fitness before, during, and after pregnancy, featuring the insightful wisdom of our esteemed guest, Fawn Blazey Lustig.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of exercise in the journey of motherhood. From pre-conception preparation to postpartum recovery, Fawn will guide us through evidence-based strategies and practical insights tailored to support moms at every stage.

Whether you're a mom-to-be, a new mother, or someone supporting a loved one on their maternal fitness journey, this episode is packed with invaluable information to optimize health, enhance well-being, and foster a deeper connection with your body.

Get ready to embark on a path of empowerment and enlightenment as we uncover the truths and dispel the myths surrounding prenatal and postnatal fitness. Truth Not Trends Episode #167, with special guest Fawn Blazey Lustig, starts now!

Welcome back to the Truth Not Trends podcast, your go-to source for evidence-based insights into the world of fitness and wellness. In Episode #166, we're tackling a question that plagues many fitness enthusiasts: when is the best time to work out? Join us as we sit down with industry experts Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt to explore this intriguing topic.

Liam and Jesse bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, shedding light on the science behind circadian rhythms, hormonal fluctuations, and the impact of timing on workout performance and results. Whether you're an early riser or a night owl, this episode promises to provide valuable guidance to help you optimize your training schedule for maximum effectiveness.

From the benefits of morning workouts for energy and productivity to the advantages of evening sessions for muscle growth and recovery, we'll uncover the pros and cons of different workout timings and empower you to make informed decisions about your fitness routine.

So, if you've ever wondered whether it's better to hit the gym at dawn or dusk, don't miss out on this enlightening episode of Truth Not Trends. Tune in now to discover the secrets to finding the best time to work out and take your fitness journey to the next level.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Truth Not Trends podcast, where we dive deep into the science behind fitness, debunk myths, and uncover the truth to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. In Episode #165, we're delving into the realm of conditioning, shedding light on ten crucial insights that can revolutionize your approach to fitness.

Join us as we navigate through the intricacies of conditioning, separating fact from fiction and providing you with evidence-based knowledge to elevate your training regime. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this episode promises valuable takeaways to enhance your understanding and optimize your results.

From the fundamentals of cardiovascular health to the nuances of metabolic conditioning, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to empower you with the most accurate and up-to-date information. Get ready to challenge conventional wisdom, shatter misconceptions, and embark on a journey towards peak physical performance.

Tune in now to discover the truth about conditioning and unlock the secrets to sustainable fitness success. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode of Truth Not Trends – where knowledge is power, and the truth sets you free.

Welcome to the Truth Not Trends Podcast, where we delve into the science, stories, and strategies behind optimal fitness. In today's captivating episode, we're honored to host a true luminary in the field of exercise science, Dr. Wayne Westcott.

Dr. Westcott's groundbreaking research has revolutionized how we understand strength training, fitness, and aging. With over 40 years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our discussion.

Join us as we uncover the truths behind effective exercise programming, bust common fitness myths, and explore the latest advancements in the quest for a healthier, stronger body.

Whether you're a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey, this episode promises to enlighten and inspire. Get ready to elevate your understanding of fitness with Dr. Wayne Westcott on Truth Not Trends Podcast Episode #164. Tune in now and let's embark on this transformative journey together!

Welcome to the Truth Not Trends Podcast, where we delve deep into the world of strength, health, and fitness with honesty and integrity. In this special episode, Episode #163, we pay tribute to the legendary strength coach, Roger Schwab, by re-releasing a previous conversation with him.

Roger Schwab wasn't just a coach; he was a friend, a mentor, and a guiding light in the fitness industry. His wisdom, passion, and dedication have left an indelible mark on all those fortunate enough to have known him.

Join us as we honor Roger Schwab's legacy by revisiting this insightful conversation. Through his words, we'll gain new perspectives, timeless advice, and a deeper appreciation for the art and science of strength training.

Tune in as we celebrate the life and contributions of Roger Schwab, a true pioneer in the world of fitness. This is not just a podcast episode; it's a tribute to a remarkable individual who has touched the lives of many. Stay tuned to Truth Not Trends, where we seek knowledge, embrace truth, and honor the legends who have paved the way.

🎙️ Welcome to Truth Not Trends Podcast Episode #162! 🎧

Join your hosts Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt as they dive into the world of client success stories and the secrets to achieving personal triumphs through strength training.

In this empowering episode, we uncover the invaluable insights and strategies that pave the way for success in your fitness journey. Whether you're a beginner seeking guidance or a seasoned enthusiast aiming to elevate your performance, this discussion is your blueprint for unlocking your full potential.

Discover the keys to sustainable progress, learn how to set realistic goals, and unearth the mindset shifts necessary to overcome obstacles and reach new heights. With Liam and Jesse's expert guidance, you'll gain the tools and inspiration to sculpt not just your physique, but your entire life.

Tune in now and embark on a transformative journey towards realizing your strength training aspirations. Because at Truth Not Trends, we're committed to empowering you to live your strongest, most fulfilled life. Let's redefine success, together.

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Welcome to Episode #161 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! Today, join your hosts Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt as they dive deep into the world of Effort Based Strength Training, exploring how to kickstart your journey towards a stronger, healthier you. Whether you're a seasoned gym-goer or a complete novice, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you unleash your full potential.

Join us as we break down the fundamentals of Effort Based Strength Training, demystifying complex concepts and providing practical tips for getting started. From understanding the importance of progressive overload to mastering proper form, we've got you covered every step of the way.

So, if you're ready to take your fitness game to the next level and achieve real, sustainable results, tune in now to Episode 161 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast. Let's embark on this empowering journey together!

Welcome to Part Two of our two-part mini-series on getting started on your fitness journey.

Join hosts Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt as they help you unlock the door to convenience and empowerment!

As the landscape of fitness evolves, Episode #160 of the Truth Not Trends podcast equips you with the tools to forge your personal sanctuary of strength and vitality. Setting up a home gym isn't just about convenience; it's about sculpting a space that resonates with your goals and lifestyle.

Join us as we navigate the intricacies of creating a home gym that fuels motivation and maximizes results. From selecting the right equipment to optimizing space and crafting an inspiring atmosphere, this episode unveils the blueprint for your home fitness haven.

Tune in and embark on a journey of self-empowerment as we redefine the boundaries of possibility within the comfort of your own home.

Welcome to Part One of our two part mini-series on how to get started on your Fitness Journey.

Embarking on your fitness journey is a profound commitment to your well-being, and as you take those initial steps, guidance becomes paramount.

In Episode #159 of the Truth Not Trends podcast, join Liam "TAKU" Bauer and Jesse Schmidt as we dive into the crucial aspect of finding a stellar personal trainer.

Whether you're new to the gym or seeking to elevate your workout regime, join us as we unravel the secrets to identifying the perfect fitness ally. Discover how to discern expertise, tailor-made approaches, and ignite the synergy that propels you towards your goals.

Tune in and pave the way to sustainable fitness success with the insights shared by two seasoned experts.

Welcome to "Truth Not Trends" – the podcast where authenticity meets insight, and trends take a back seat to timeless wisdom. In each episode, we dive deep into conversations that matter, uncovering the truths that withstand the test of time. And today, we have a special guest who embodies the essence of our mission – Coach Cameron Purvis, affectionately known as "Coach Cam."

Join hosts Liam “TAKU” Bauer and Jesse Schmidt as the conversation with Coach Cam brings his knowledge and experience to the mic. With a unique blend of passion, expertise, and a commitment to genuine progress, Coach Cam is carving a niche in the fitness world that goes beyond fleeting trends. As a seasoned coach, his insights go beyond the superficial, focusing on principles that stand strong, irrespective of the ever-changing landscape of fitness and wellness.

In this episode, we explore the philosophy that Coach Cam lives by – a dedication to the truth in training, nutrition, and mindset. From debunking myths to shedding light on what truly matters in achieving sustainable results, Coach Cam takes us on a journey toward a healthier, more authentic approach to fitness.

Get ready to challenge your perspectives, as we uncover the truths that will stand the test of time. Whether you're a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your wellness journey, Coach Cam's wisdom is sure to inspire and resonate.

Tune in to "Truth Not Trends" and discover a podcast that goes beyond the surface, where trends fade away, but the truth endures. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Coach Cameron Purvis – because when it comes to your well-being, the truth is the only trend that truly matters.

Welcome to Episode 157 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast!

Prepare for a riveting journey through the realms of fitness as we sit down with a true powerhouse, Lisa Balash, also known as "The Kettlebell Bombshell". This episode is a deep dive into her transformative journey, spanning from the world of bodybuilding to her reign as the Kettlebell Queen, and finally, the revelation of Heavy Duty High-Intensity Training principles by the legendary Mike Mentzer.

Lisa's story is a testament to the evolution of a fitness warrior. From her early days in bodybuilding, sculpting her physique through traditional methods, to her discovery of the dynamic and versatile world of kettlebell training, she has consistently pushed the boundaries of her own potential.

But the journey doesn't stop there! Join hosts Liam “TAKU” Bauer and Jesse Schmidt as they unravel Lisa's path to becoming the Kettlebell Bombshell and explore the pivotal moment when she encountered the groundbreaking Heavy Duty High-Intensity Training principles of Mike Mentzer. Discover how this paradigm shift transformed Lisa's approach to fitness, unveiling a new level of efficiency, intensity, and results.

Whether you're a seasoned fitness veteran or just embarking on your wellness journey, this episode promises a fascinating exploration of Lisa's evolution and the impactful lessons she gleaned from each phase. Gain insights into the synergy between bodybuilding, kettlebell training, and the revolutionary principles that continue to shape Lisa's fitness philosophy.

Tune in now and join us for a captivating conversation with Lisa Balash – The Kettlebell Bombshell, as she shares her journey from bodybuilding to kettlebell royalty, and the transformative influence of Mike Mentzer's Heavy Duty High-Intensity Training on her fitness odyssey!

Welcome back, strength seekers! You're tuned in to another episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast, with Liam “TAKU” Bauer and Jesse “I Usually Feel a Lot Better” Schmidt. This is Truth Not Trends the show that cuts through the noise and delivers evidence-based insights on strength training and wellness.

Hello, strength enthusiasts! We're diving deep today into a topic that hits close to home for many of us—navigating the world of strength training when you're feeling under the weather or dealing with an injury.

Whether it's a pesky cold, a lingering flu, or a more serious injury, the question remains: should you hit the gym or hit the brakes? We're here to separate fact from fiction, drawing on the latest research and our own experiences to guide you through the do's and don'ts of strength training in less-than-optimal conditions.

We'll be addressing the common myths surrounding exercising while sick or injured, exploring when it's okay to push through and when it's time to pull back. Plus, we've got some practical tips to help you maintain your strength gains and fitness levels without jeopardizing your recovery.

So, whether you're nursing a cold, dealing with a sprain, or just feeling a bit off, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and get ready for another deep dive into the world of strength and health. This is Episode 156 of the Truth Not Trends Podcast, and today, we're lifting the veil on strength training while sick or injured.

Let's get started!

Welcome, fitness enthusiasts, to another empowering episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast!

Today's episode is going to be a game-changer. We've got a special treat for you—an esteemed guest who's breaking ground in the world of fitness and nutrition.

Joining us today is none other than Dr. Bill Campbell, PhD, from the University of South Florida. Dr. Campbell is a renowned expert in exercise science and nutrition, and he's here to drop some serious knowledge bombs on us.

Episode #155 is packed with evidence-based insights, cutting-edge research, and practical tips that you won't want to miss. Dr. Campbell has been at the forefront of groundbreaking studies, and we're diving deep into the latest information in fitness and nutrition.

Whether you're a seasoned fitness pro or just starting your wellness journey, get ready to be inspired, educated, and motivated. Dr. Campbell is here to share the truth, backed by science, to help you achieve your fitness goals.

So, buckle up and get ready for an enlightening conversation that could revolutionize the way you approach your health and fitness. Let's dive in!

Welcome, fitness enthusiasts, to another empowering episode of Truth Not Trends, the podcast that cuts through the noise and brings you evidence-based insights into the world of strength and conditioning.

That's right, folks! And today, Liam “TAKU” Bauer and Jesse Schmidt are diving deep into the realm of low volume and frequency strength and conditioning programs. Episode 154 is all about pushing the boundaries, asking the question, "How low can you go?" We're going to explore the science, the myths, and the practical applications of embracing a less-is-more approach to your workouts.

Whether you're a seasoned gym-goer or just starting your fitness journey, this episode promises to challenge your perspectives on training frequency and volume. Get ready for a no-nonsense discussion on optimizing your workouts for maximum results with minimal time commitment.

So, if you've ever wondered if less time in the gym could lead to more gains, or if you're curious about the sweet spot for training frequency, you're in for a treat. Stick around as we unravel the truths and trends behind low volume and frequency strength and conditioning programs.

t's time to cut through the confusion, debunk the myths, and get down to the nitty-gritty of efficient and effective training. Welcome to Truth Not Trends, Episode 154 – "How Low Can You Go?" Let's roll!

Welcome, truth-seekers, to another episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast! Today, we have something special brewing in the world of fitness knowledge."

This episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast introduces an exciting crossover event as Jesse Schmidt and Liam "TAKU" Bauer prepare to share their expertise on the "That Fitness Couple Podcast", setting the stage for an engaging and enlightening conversation for our audience.

Liam 'TAKU' Bauer and Jesse Schmidt are thrilled to have been invited as esteemed guests to join 'That Fitness Couple Podcast.' Known for their insightful discussions and passion for health and wellness, they are ready to enlighten another corner of the fitness universe.

This special crossover episode promises to be a journey through the maze of fitness myths, uncovering truths, and empowering you with actionable insights.

So, get ready for an enlightening and engaging conversation as the Truth Not Trends crew join That Fitness Couple on their amazing Podcast!"

Stay tuned for a collision of wisdom from two phenomenal podcasts!"

Our guest today is not just a force to be reckoned with on the bodybuilding stage, she's also a true inspiration for those who aspire to build strength and sculpt their bodies. She's a powerhouse of discipline, dedication, and determination.

We are thrilled to introduce you to none other than IFBB Professional Women's Bodybuilder, the one and only RIPPED VIXEN!

Ripped Vixen's journey in the world of bodybuilding is nothing short of remarkable. She's not only an elite athlete but a beacon of empowerment, proving that with passion and perseverance, you can achieve incredible feats in the world of fitness.

In today's episode, we're going to dive deep into Ripped Vixen's story, her training methods, her insights on bodybuilding and nutrition, and her experiences as a professional athlete in the IFBB. We'll also explore her secrets to maintaining a healthy body and mind while pushing the boundaries of physical performance.

Whether you're a seasoned bodybuilder or someone just starting on your fitness journey, this episode is bound to inspire and inform. Ripped Vixen's wisdom is not just about building muscles; it's about building a strong and resilient life.

Welcome, listeners, to another exciting episode of the Truth Not Trends podcast! Join your hosts, Liam “Taku” Bauer and Jesse Schmidt, as today we're diving deep into a topic that has been a subject of debate among fitness enthusiasts for ages: split routines vs. full-body routines.

That's right It's a showdown between two popular workout approaches, and we're here to separate fact from fiction.

We know you've all been eager to unravel the mysteries behind these two workout styles. So, in today's episode, we'll break down the pros and cons of both split routines and full-body routines. We'll explore the science behind muscle recovery, growth, and overall fitness to help you make an informed decision on which approach is right for you.

Whether you're a seasoned gym-goer looking to shake up your routine or a newcomer trying to figure out where to start, this episode will have something for you. We're not just here to talk theory, but to provide practical advice backed by science and real-world experience. And, as always, we will share our insights and experiences with these training methodologies.

So, grab your workout gear, your notepad, and your favorite protein shake, because it's time to get to the bottom of the split routine vs. full-body routine debate. Let's uncover the truth, dispel the myths, and help you reach your fitness goals more effectively.

Get ready for a power-packed episode of Truth Not Trends! Let's do this!

Stay tuned, folks. The Truth Not Trends podcast is about to drop some knowledge bombs.

BOOM BABY!!!

Ladies and gentlemen, fitness enthusiasts, and seekers of the truth about strength training as well as all things health and wellness, welcome to a milestone episode that's been 150 episodes in the making!

That's right! Liam Bauer and Jesse Schmidt, are absolutely thrilled to bring you the 150th episode of the Truth Not Trends Podcast!

It's hard to believe that we've come this far, but we couldn't have done it without your incredible support and curiosity. Whether you're a long-time listener or you're joining us for the very first time, we're so grateful to have you with us today.

Over the past 149 episodes, we've delved deep into the world of strength training, health, and fitness, separating fact from fiction and exploring the latest trends and timeless truths.

From debunking fitness myths to interviewing industry experts, we've covered it all! And today, on our 150th episode, we're taking a moment to celebrate the journey, the knowledge we've shared, and the community we've built together.

We've had the privilege of learning from some of the brightest minds in the fitness and wellness industry, and we've grown as individuals and as a podcast along the way.

So, whether you're a fan of strength training, nutrition, mental health, or simply seeking a more balanced and informed approach to your well-being, you're in the right place!

And as we celebrate this 150th episode, we want to express our gratitude to our listeners, guests, and supporters. Your engagement, questions, and feedback have been invaluable, and we look forward to many more enlightening conversations to come.

So, let's raise a virtual toast to 150 episodes of truth, trends, and transformation!

Stick around as we dive into a special anniversary episode with surprises, reflections, and insights that will empower you on your own health and wellness or small business journey.

Thank you for being part of the Truth Not Trends community, and here's to the next 150 episodes and beyond!

So, without further ado, let's get started with the 150th episode of the "Truth Not Trends Podcast"!

"Welcome to another explosive episode of the TNT Strength Podcast!"

In this electrifying installment, we're diving right back into the heart of performance enhancement with part two of our series on "Four Secrets to Performance Enhancement." If you thought part one was packed with invaluable insights, get ready to be blown away as we unveil the remaining two secrets that can take your performance to unparalleled heights.

Whether you're an athlete striving for excellence, a fitness enthusiast seeking to break barriers, or simply someone intrigued by the science behind pushing limits, this episode is tailor-made for you.

In part one, we explored two simple things that can go a long way towards unlocking your true potential. But that was just the beginning. Today, we're delving into the final two elements that can make the difference between good and exceptional performance. These aren't just for elite athletes; they're for anyone who's willing to embrace the journey of improvement.

So, if you're ready to harness the power of a couple more simple things that may help optimize your body's ability to bounce back stronger, stick around. Prepare to be enlightened, motivated, and armed with knowledge that could reshape the way you approach your fitness and performance goals. Let's ignite the dynamite.

BOOM BABY!!

Welcome, strength seekers, to another exhilarating episode of the TNT Strength Podcast! Today we're diving deep into the heart-pounding world of performance enhancement. Whether you're an athlete aiming to push your limits, a fitness enthusiast seeking to break barriers, or simply someone who wants to take their physical abilities to the next level, this episode is tailor-made for you.

Performance enhancement isn't just about lifting heavier weights or running faster; it's about unlocking the hidden potential within you, harnessing your mind-body connection, and mastering the art of continuous improvement. In this two-part series, we're unveiling four “secrets” that can supercharge your performance and propel you towards greatness. So, let's strap in and get ready to explore these game-changing insights!

But before we jump into the secrets, I want to remind you to hit that subscribe button if you haven't already, so you never miss an episode full of actionable advice, expert interviews, and motivational stories. Also, remember that the TNT Strength community is more than just a podcast audience—it's a family of individuals committed to their personal growth journey. Head over to our tntstrength.com and social media channels to connect with like-minded individuals and join the conversation.

All right, are you ready to uncover the first two secrets to enhancing your performance? Let's get started with Part One of this enlightening episode!

Welcome, fitness enthusiasts and curious minds, to another thought-provoking episode of "Truth Not Trends" – the podcast that cuts through the clutter of fitness myths and brings you evidence-based insights to maximize your workout results.

Today, Liam and Jesse embark on a riveting journey into the age-old debate of Compound vs. Isolation Exercises.

If you've ever set foot in a gym or delved into fitness discussions, you've likely encountered the never-ending argument of which exercise approach reigns supreme. Should we prioritize compound movements that engage multiple muscle groups, or is the isolation route the key to target specific muscles with precision?

Some coaches will claim there are physiological advantages from using compound movements. They promote functional strength, enhance muscle coordination, and improve overall athleticism.

On the other hand, we can make a compelling case for isolation exercises. Are they merely the icing on the cake for fine-tuning aesthetics, or do they serve a more significant purpose in injury prevention and minimizing muscle imbalances? We'll dive deep into the world of targeted muscle isolation and explore how it complements a well-rounded training program.

In truth there are numerous examples of real people who have achieved remarkable results using both approaches.

The goal isn't to declare a winner in this showdown. Instead, we aim to bridge the gap between these training methods and help you make informed decisions about your fitness journey. Perhaps the optimal approach lies in harnessing the best of both worlds – a synergistic blend of compound and isolation exercises tailored to your unique goals.

So, whether you're a fitness veteran or someone just starting their workout odyssey, this episode of Truth Not Trends promises to equip you with knowledge to elevate your training and achieve remarkable results.

Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to fitness, but with evidence-based insights, we can all make strides toward a healthier, stronger, and happier self.

Ladies and gentlemen, foodies and health enthusiasts, welcome to another scrumptious episode of Truth Not Trends – the podcast that teaches you how to maximize your strength as safely and efficiently as possible.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embrace a healthier lifestyle as we dive into the world of meal replacements brought to you by Matt Owen and ThePowerPuck.com!

Picture this – a convenient, nutritious, and delicious meal that's ready in an instant, providing all the essential nutrients your body craves. No more greasy fast food or skipping meals due to a hectic schedule. Thanks to The Power Puck, taking care of your body has never been more convenient.

In today's episode, we'll uncover the incredible story behind The Power Puck. From its humble beginnings in a small kitchen to becoming a sensation in the world of nutrition, we'll learn about the visionary minds and tireless dedication that made this delectable dream a reality.

We'll hear from the founder himself as he shares his philosophy and mission. It's not just about creating a meal in a puck-shaped package; it's about empowering individuals to take charge of their health, revolutionizing the way we approach nutrition in our busy lives.

So, whether you're a food enthusiast, a fitness guru, or simply someone searching for an easier way to nourish your body, this episode of Truth Not Trends is not to be missed!

And remember, good nutrition is the foundation of a vibrant life. With The Power Puck from ThePowerPuck.com, taking care of yourself has never been so delightful and hassle-free.

Today we have a special guest who is making waves in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He's none other than John "JJ" Janero, a renowned BJJ coach from the prestigious Evolve Training Center.

Coach J has dedicated his life to the study and mastery of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art that has captured the imagination of millions around the globe. With over two decades of experience, he has become a true authority in the sport, leaving an indelible mark on both the competitive arena and the lives of his students.

As a coach at Evolve Training Center, one of the premier BJJ academies in the world, Coach J has developed a reputation for his innovative techniques, exceptional teaching skills, and unwavering commitment to his students' growth and success. His passion for the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shines through in every class, seminar, and private session he conducts.

Beyond his remarkable coaching abilities, Coach J is also an accomplished competitor, having earned numerous accolades throughout his career. His deep understanding of the intricacies of BJJ and his ability to adapt to various styles make him a formidable force both on the mats and in the coaching realm.

Throughout this podcast episode, we'll delve into Coach J's journey, his experiences, and the philosophies that have shaped him as a coach and martial artist. We'll uncover the lessons he's learned, the challenges he's faced, and the insights he's gained, not only in BJJ but also in life.

So, whether you're a dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, an aspiring athlete, or simply someone curious about the world of martial arts, this episode promises to provide you with invaluable knowledge and inspiration.

Join me as we embark on this exciting conversation with BJJ coach extraordinaire, J Janero, from Evolve Training Center.

In this week's TNT Strength podcast Liam and Jesse discuss training the Abdominal muscles.

Learn why training your abdominal muscles every day is not necessary and may not be the most effective approach. Like any other muscle group, the abdominal muscles need time to recover and rebuild after a workout. Overtraining them without proper rest can lead to muscle fatigue, diminished performance, and increased risk of injury.

It is generally recommended to allow a minimum of 48 hours of rest between direct abdominal workouts to allow for proper recovery. This time allows the muscles to repair and grow stronger. Instead of training your abdominal muscles every day, you can focus on incorporating a balanced exercise routine that targets your midsection muscles a few times per week.

Additionally, it's important to note that having visible abs is not solely dependent on how frequently you train them. The appearance of your abs is largely influenced by your body fat percentage. Even if you have well-developed abdominal muscles, they may not be visible if they are covered by a layer of fat. To reveal your abs, you need to combine abdominal exercises with a healthy High Protein Whole Food Personal Eating Plan and aim for overall body fat reduction.

TNT Strength can help you design a suitable workout program that incorporates abdominal exercises and allows for adequate rest and recovery.

Welcome back, TNT listeners! It's time for another insightful episode of Truth Not Trends - the podcast that helps you learn how to maximize your strength as safely and efficiently as possible.

Today, we have a special guest joining us, someone who has made a profound impact on countless individuals and organizations alike. He is none other than Scott Savor, a renowned leadership consultant and visionary in the field of personal growth.

Scott Savor is not your average leadership consultant. With a career spanning over two decades, he has helped transform leaders from various industries into true catalysts for change. His unique approach combines deep empathy, strategic thinking, and a commitment to unlocking human potential.

In today's episode, we'll delve into some of the most pressing questions and challenges that leaders face in today's rapidly changing world. We'll explore Scott's insights on effective communication, fostering innovation, building resilient teams, and nurturing a culture of continuous growth.

Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that will empower you to lead with purpose, authenticity, and resilience. So grab a notepad and pen because you won't want to miss a single word from Scott Savor!

This week Liam and Jesse are joined by Strength Coach, Author and founder of the Red Delta Project Matt Schifferle.

After over 25 years of struggling with conventional approaches to diet and exercise, Matt developed his holistic fundamental approach to fitness, nutrition, and Grind Style Calisthenics.

Join us as we discuss in detail some of our specific tactics and strategies for incorporating static isometric style training into our workout programs. We talk in depth about some of our favorite tools for doing Functional Isometric Training including the awesome Dragon Door Iso-Max and Iso-Chain.

The world of fitness can be a noisy mess of dogmatic experts who claim you have to force yourself to obediently follow their methods. Matt Schifferle and his Red Delta Project helps cut through that toxic noise by focusing on the fundamental processes of Nature that ultimately govern your health and fitness.

This week Liam and Jesse take deep dive into Muscle Soreness.

After participating in some kind of strenuous physical activity, particularly something new to your body, it is common to experience muscle soreness.

Join us as we discuss different types of muscle soreness including cramping, exertion based pain and discomfort, as well as delayed onset muscle soreness or (DOMS). DOMS refers to the gradually increasing discomfort that occurs between 24 and 48 hours after activity and it is perfectly normal.

Jesse and Liam get into what causes soreness and perhaps more importantly what doesn't. Finally we discuss strategies and tactics for reducing and or eliminating muscle soreness after a workout.

This week Liam and Jesse are joined by a surprise guest who popped in just in time to join us in a discussion on the age old debate: Machines Vs Free Weights.

The majority of modern weight rooms today consist of mostly power racks and benches, with machines being considered inferior or less “FUNCTIONAL”.

The scientific literature says your muscles can’t distinguish what’s providing the resistance—whether you stimulate them with a barbell or a machine, you’ll get roughly the same result. When conducting training for regular folks, seniors, younger athletes, people who don’t need, want or require the specific skills of barbell training, machines are often a safer, better option.

Join us and find out why at TNT Strength we feel muscle overload can be applied with a variety of tools: barbells, dumbbells, machines, manually applied resistance, body weight, sand bags, etc. Anything that can create high tension in the muscles can be used.

Join us this week as we discuss High Intensity Strength Training with our guest Richard Chartrand of Sustainable Success.

Richard first discovered “high intensity strength training” around 1981, when reading The Nautilus Bodybuilding Book by Ellington Darden PHD.

After years of training with a “More is Better" approach Richard began immediately applying these principles to himself. Along the way he ended up competing in and winning or placing in a few natural bodybuilding contests (while strength training less than 20 minutes per week),

Almost 40 years later, the scientific evidence has reinforced that these ideas expressed in the writings of Ellington Darden and Arthur Jones were far ahead of their time. Richard decided to pursue his passion of helping people to achieve their optimal physical results by starting his own personal training business.

Richard is confident that these methods can help athletes young and old to maximize their performance, but for many of his clients their goal is to “age gracefully” ensuring that their physical independence is maintained well into their golden years.

This week Liam and Jesse are joined by Ninja Warrior Athlete recently turned Natural Bodybuilder, Verdale Benson.

Join us as we dig down into the details of training and nutrition for competition in Natural Bodybuilding.

We discuss such details as making weight, carb manipulation and macronutrient profiles.

Above all, we discuss the differences between training to be a competitive Ninja Warrior Athlete and training to be a Natural Bodybuilding Champion.

This week we are joined by our friend and professional colleague Logan Emmet Herlihy.

Logan is an evidence-based resistance exercise specialist, host of “The Discover Strength Podcast”, published fitness author (www.how2lookgoodnaked.com), blogger, and online coach.

Join us as we hang out and talk shop with Logan as he shares his ideas and experience in the world of personal training, exercise coaching, and beyond.

This week our guest is Richard "RJ" Hicks. RJ is a strength coach with a Masters Degree in Exercise Science: Fitness and Performance, a B.S in health, exercise, and sports science, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA.

RJ has worked as a strength coach at both the High School and college level including as Physical Training Director for the Corp of Cadets at The Citadel where he developed a new physical fitness program for the South Carolina Corp of Cadets for the 2014-2015 school year.

Since 2015, RJ has been actively working full time within the Airforce as well as working as a strength coach and personal trainer part time.

Among his many accomplishments RJ was a standout Division 1 wrestler with The Citadel.

This week join Liam, Jesse, and our newest strength coach Rosie as we discuss the importance of strength training during menopause.

Menopause is the most important time in a woman's life to do resistance exercise.

During the menopause years, women typically experience double the muscle loss of their younger years. Between the ages of 50 and 60, women can change from a half-pound average muscle loss per year to a one-pound average muscle loss per year (largely due to estrogen reduction). Bone loss follows a very similar pattern.

Strength training (along with sufficient sleep and protein intake) can help maintain and even increase muscle mass and bone density during this same time period.

At TNT Strength we recommend brief, intense, infrequent strength training workouts as the foundation of a total fitness program. This style of training is safe efficient and effective for everyone.

This week Liam and Jesse discuss what it means to strength train As safely and efficiently as possible. Join us as we dig into the details of strength training programing.

You will learn wow many sets to do, how many reps, and how often you need to strength train for optimal results.

Today we finally have a chance to sit down with our friend Strength Coach Erik McKay of No Bull Strength and Performance, Michigan. Erik has an incredible facility and years of real world coaching experience working with people of all ages and abilities.

Join us as we talk about Erik's thoughts on the "No Excuses" concept seen everywhere on social media.

We also dig into how No Bull Strength and Performance applies strength training safely and efficiently. The basis of their program is full-body high intensity training, which ensures maximum stimulation of all major musculatures of the body in a minimum amount of time.

The cornerstone of No Bull Strength And Performance intensity-based exercise is about finding the right amount of exercise the body needs to create positive adaptation (muscle growth, fat loss, strengthening of joints, etc.) It is not about doing countless sets of the same exercise or just moving through an exercise without purpose. In their programs, they make sure you are getting the most out of each set and each rep.

Finally, we wander off the path a bit to hear all about Erik's journey to lifting the legendary Dinnie Stones.

This week we are joined by our good friend and coach, Steve McKinney. Join us as we discuss simple strategies that may help us to reach our maximum potential as we age.

Steve feels in order to optimize our health as we age we must adhere to these four pillars of a healthy lifestyle: 1) get meaningful exercise with a focus on strength training, 2) enjoy restorative sleep, 3) follow a balanced personal eating plan which includes periods of caloric restriction, and 4) find some sort of spiritual practice or support community that works for you.

Between discipline, motivation, and habits, which one is the most important for your long-term fitness success?

James Clear, David Goggins, Tony Robbins, and many more offer their suggestions on this topic. In this episode Jesse and Liam break down the different schools of thought and give their opinions on what will work best for you.

In this week's solo round we join Liam and Jesse as they offer some brief and simple solutions that will help solve your one hour fitness problems in a matter of minutes.

Learn how to get all of your fitness components such as cardio, flexibility, & strength training all done in an hour or less per workout.

Learn how to easily incorporate stretching it into your existing strength training plan without adding any additional time to your routine.

Find out how to get maximum conditioning benefit with only 12-minutes of hard cardio at the end of your training day. Tune in to learn all of these things and more from Team TNT. Boom Baby!!

In this week's solo round episode, Liam and Jesse answer some listener questions about how to balance safe, efficient strength training methods with dynamic sports performance.

Join us as we discuss the SAID principle and how it applies to creating strength and conditioning programs that support, rather than hinder participation in your chosen sport.

This week we bring you an incredible interview with our friend and former high level bodybuilder Tommie Moreau.

Join us as Tommie takes us on an amazing journey inside the world of competitive bodybuilding at the highest levels. Tommie shares how she was first introduced to bodybuiliding competition as well as giving us a peek behind the curtain discussing such topics manipulating growth hormone and thyroid to her use of a combination of anabolic-androgenic steroids.

We also learn about how bodybuilders find unusual ways to supplement their income in a sport that carries with it a high cost for participation and low payout even at the highest levels.

In this week's episode Liam and Jesse discuss some strategies and tactics to help you stay on track with nutrition during the holidays.

Join us as we help you get ready for the holiday eating season. If you are pretty dialed in already, it may not matter at all. But just in case you are thinking about this stuff, we're here to help.

Tune in to this week's episode and learn some simple ideas that may help you stay on track with your personal eating plan.

Enjoy!

In this week's episode we discuss Eating Plans for Runners.

No one eating plan works for everyone, and there is no specific eating plan that works for every runner.

But there are sound nutrition fundamentals that, if followed, can help runners optimize their running performance and general health.

Stay tuned as we divulge these fundamentals and help you become the best runner you can be.

Join us today as Liam and Jesse discuss how to design, implement, and update a comprehensive strength training program for runners.

Distance running is a great sport that is enjoyed at a variety of levels by millions of competitive and recreational athletes.

Whether you prefer to jog a couple of miles through the neighborhood, or are training to complete a marathon, distance running is a highly effective and efficient means of aerobic conditioning.

Unfortunately, distance running is considerably less beneficial for your musculoskeletal system. Injury rates among runners are extremely high.

Advertisements, magazines, internet trainers, and social media continue to push the idea that exercising small isolated muscles, such as abdominal muscles, will help the fat above the muscles disappear.

At TNT we have known for years that the idea of working out certain muscle groups, in order to burn fat in that specific area, is not possible.

Join us as we discuss the myth of "spot reduction" as well as tell you the truth about how to get six pack abs.

In this week's episode Liam and Jesse talk about the various different ways they help clients learn to work hard.

Let's face it, some people have a hard time working to MMF (Momentary Muscular Failure). In this episode we discuss some of the different protocols and methods we may utilize when working with these types of clients.

Today we are joined by our guest Kristen Rowell, the Founder and CEO of Energetically Efficient™.

Kristin is a former business litigator turned Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She helps people lose weight and gain muscle and energy so that they are proud of the person they see when they look in the mirror.

She speaks to and consults for companies and organizations around the country on a variety of nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness topics. She also coaches a select number of individual clients one-on-one.

Join us as we explore her personal journey from full time lawyer to natural bodybuilder and health and wellness coach.

Today we are joined by our guest Kristen Rowell, the Founder and CEO of Energetically Efficient™.

Kristin is a former business litigator turned Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She helps people lose weight and gain muscle and energy so that they are proud of the person they see when they look in the mirror.

She speaks to and consults for companies and organizations around the country on a variety of nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness topics. She also coaches a select number of individual clients one-on-one.

Join us as we explore her personal journey from full time lawyer to natural bodybuilder and health and wellness coach.

Today we wanted to take a moment to honor a friend and mentor of TNT Strength: Mr. Gary Bannister.

For the first time ever Truth Not Trends is re-releasing an early episode to honor the passing of our friend, Gary Bannister.

Gary has written some of our favorite books (some of which are required reading for our TNT Strength coaches). One of my all time favorites of is:…”What They Won’t Tell You. GOLF Performance Training“.

A longtime golfer, Bannister played with some of the world’s greatest champions. He established and coached the men’s and women’s varsity golf teams at Averett College, and opened South America’s first Nautilus gym, which led him to prepare Venezuela’s male and female golf teams for the World Team Amateur Championship in 1986.

We were very fortunate to have Gary as an early guest on our Truth Not Trends Podcast way back in episode #18. Gary was smart funny and a pleasure to speak with about all things Arthur Jones and Brief Intense Effective Strength Training.

He will be missed…

Gary F. Bannister, age 74, of Tequesta, Florida passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Gary was born February 26, 1948.

Today we are joined by our good friends Mike & Corrie-Beth Lipowski.

Mike and Corrie-Beth have surrounded themselves with a hard-working, talented, inspiring, mission-driven team. A team that is savvy, intelligent, passionate and nurturing in spirit.

In today's episode we're focusing on two main topics. First, how together they have built a successful 1:1 training studio that has transitioned to an even more successful small Group Resistance Training program. And second how they have added nutritional supplements as another revenue stream to their business.

Other topics include how they became a national franchise, opened a couple of franchise locations, and were named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s ‘Hottest Fitness Franchises to Own’.

Most personal trainers have a passion for fitness, wellness, and working with people to help them hit their goals. To be a successful personal trainer, to reach more people and actually make a living doing this, you must learn to sell your services.

This week Jesse and Liam help you learn to recognize some of the the main objections and excuses people have for not signing up for personal training.

Join us as we discuss some of those top objections and insights into how to overcome them.

Over training is a problem for many athletes and non-athletes alike. It is not uncommon for people to under estimate the impact that intense and or frequent training sessions may have on their limited recovery resources.

Join us this week as we talk about developing training tolerances, detecting overtraining, physiological characteristics of overtraining, psychological characteristics of overtraining, responding to overtraining, and preventing overtraining.

In this week's SOLO ROUND Liam and Jesse discuss how to make sure that your exercise program is in shape.

Join us as we discuss training program variables such as intensity, frequency, and duration, how to ensure optimal recovery, what to look out for to avoid over-training, and much more!

This week’s guest is Jessica Turton. Jessica is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with postgraduate qualifications in Nutrition & Dietetics and full membership with the Dietitians Association of Australia. She is interested in developing, evaluating and improving dietetic strategies for the management of diabetes and is currently undertaking her Research Doctorate (Ph.D) at the University of Sydney. Join us as we dive into such topics as Low-Carb eating and the management of Type 1 Diabetes, disordered eating, the high-quality micronutrient profile of pasture-raised meat, customizing eating plans to optimize health, and much more.

All of us want to look and feel our best, which is the main reason most people strength train. As summer approaches, many people's goals shift to aesthetics.

So whether it's for health reasons, or just to look and feel good, we want to give you our best advice on how to reach your summer goals.

In this solo round episode we dive deep on nutrition and also give guidelines on how to train intelligently to get lean and mean.

Our guests this week are Peter and Brian Collins.

The Collins brothers are are the co-owners of a personal training studio called Strength Therapy, situated in the Northeast of England. They have over 40 years of combined personal training experience. They have a thirst for research based training which has been heavily influenced by High Intensity Training principles.

They are also serving police officers and are keen to promote musculoskeletal health for emergency service personnel in addition to the general public and athletic populations.

Join us as we discuss how hey have put together arguably one of the best equipped strength training studios in the U.K. using equipment from Medx, Nautilus, Dynavec and Rogers Athletic.

Our TNT guest this week is Jeff Casebolt PhD.

Jeff is the Director of Biomechanical Research for Dynavec Multi-Directional Resistance Systems.

In this interview we discuss a broad array of interesting topics which include increasing function with strength training across all ages, lower body power development, injury mechanisms, and fall prevention among the elderly.

Our guest this week is strength and fitness legend Roger Schwab.

Roger has been a pioneer in weight training for decades. He was college football's first strength and conditioning coach (Penn State 1964-1965) and the man who introduced the Nautilus training and equipment system to Philadelphia in 1976.

Schwab was head judge of the International Federation of Bodybuilders from 1977 to 1982 and judged five Mr. and Ms. Olympia contests.

He has personally trained many of America’s top athletes including U.S. Track Olympian Sydnee Maree, three-time U.S. Amateur Golf Champion Jay Sigel, U.S. Olympic Swim Coach George Haines (and his 1980 U.S. Women’s Swim Team) and the 1984 Bronze medal U.S. Olympic Women’s Field Hockey Team.

Roger Schwab gained national recognition from the medical community for his balanced approach to exercise in his book, Strength of a Woman – The Truth About Training the Female Body, published in 1997.

In this week's episode we are privileged to be joined by Dr. Sara Oikawa PhD.

Sara is a senior scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI). Sara earned her honors Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Masters of Science in Kinesiology, and her Ph.D. in Kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada.

Dr. Oikawa's area of expertise is protein metabolism, exercise physiology, and resistance training exercise.

Our conversation focused on dietary protein quality and alterations in protein metabolism, specifically muscle protein synthesis, in both inactivity and resistance training models.

This week we are joined by our friend and mentor, Tom Kelso. Tom is a brilliant coach with years of experience at all levels of strength and conditioning coaching. This is Tom's second appearance on the TNT podcast after joining us way back in episode #10.

In resistance training there are many questions that need reasonable answers to help you design the best program to meet your strength training goals. Tom is an expert in finding these answers.

Topics covered include: the neuromuscular system, chemical interactions in muscle contraction, energy systems and fatigue, genetic influences in strength training, skill training, and motivation factors.

This week we talk about the difference between High-intensity training (HIT) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).

High-intensity training (HIT) is a form of strength training popularized in the 1970s by Arthur Jones, the founder of Nautilus. The training focuses on performing high quality weight training repetitions to the point of momentary muscular failure. The fundamental principles of high-intensity training (HIT) are that exercise must be very intense, but workouts should be relatively brief and infrequent.

Fartlek, which means "speed play" was developed in 1930 for the Swedish cross country racing teams. As the name implies, it differs from traditional interval training in that it is unstructured; intensity and/or speed varies, as the athlete wishes. One component of Fartlek training is that it used a faster-than-race pace and concentrated on both speed and endurance training.

More structured Interval training was first introduced in the 1950s as a higher intensity form called sprint interval training, which reached 100% maximum heart rate and was used to improve the performance of elite Olympic athletes.

Other terms that are used interchangeably with HIIT are Tabata and circuit training. Tabata is a form of HIIT that was created by Professor Izumi Tabata in 1996 involving Olympic speedskaters. His exercise intervals were extremely high intensity, followed by very brief rest periods.

In Episode #106 we dug into the International Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Position Paper: Resistance Training Recommendations To Maximize Hypertrophy In An Athletic Population.

This week, we take a deeper dive into muscle hypertrophy. We are joined by one of the researchers involved with that paper, our friend, Dr. James Fisher, PhD.

Dr. Fisher draws on his personal experiences as a fitness professional; strength and conditioning coach to amateur, professional, national and international athletes; GB wheelchair basketball coach at the London 2012 games; and published researcher and reviewer to deliver the theoretical and practical knowledge required for future progression of health, fitness and sporting success.

Fredrick Hahn has been instructing 9 to 90 year olds for over 20 years.

He instructs some of the most prominent business men, women, and celebrities in the world.

Since 1998 Fred has owned and operated SlowBurn Personal Training Studios located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and in Montclair, N.J.

He is the co-author, along with Drs. Michael and Mary Dan Eades, of the best-selling fitness book The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution and is the author of Strong Kids, Healthy Kids.

Fred has appeared on numerous television and radio shows including NBC’s The Today Show, CNN’s The Biz, The 700 Club, WABC Morning Show, NBC Live at Five, Fox Five News, ABC Eyewitness News and many more.

The SlowBurn personal training method not only improves your muscular strength, but your flexibility, endurance, aerobic power and your metabolic rate. All in just 30 minutes a week.

This week we discuss the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning position paper titled: Resistance Training Recommendations To Maximize Hypertrophy In An Athletic Population.

Join us as we dig into the latest research on gaining muscle. We discuss recommendations on load, volume, frequency, rest intervals, exercise selection, and set end point.

What do geometry, p-adic analysis, logic, and the representation theory of algebraic groups have to do with building muscle? Tune in as we are joined by Khalid Bou-Rabee, associate professor of mathematics and inventor of the Harambe Strength System.

The Harambe System is a full gym that fits under your bed. It easily allows the user to perform traditional barbell exercises such as front squat, back squat, split squat, deadlift, trap deadlift, bench press, overhead press, shrugs, bent-over rows, curls, triceps extension, and chest flies. You name it, this system can do it.

Dave Durell has formerly worked as a strength and conditioning assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a strength and conditioning consultant to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Southeast Missouri State University.

He holds a master’s degree in health fitness administration, is a master level personal trainer, and a licensed physical therapist assistant.

After turning 50, Dave started feeling the effects of age-related wear and tear on his body, just as many people do. Knowing he had to figure out how to change his own workouts to overcome these limitations, Dave called upon the knowledge and experience he had gained over 35+ years in personal training, athletic strength and conditioning, and physical therapy, and created the Stay Strong Forever program, a unique strength training system that is especially suited for those over 50.

Join us as we discuss the effects of age-related wear and tear on your body, how to deal with injuries from the past, as well as the best strategies and tactics to combat sarcopenia, a.k.a. age-related muscle loss.

This week we are joined by David DeSisto, owner and chief instructor at DeSisto Strength Training in San Francisco, CA.

In the early nineties, David realized he had found his true passion and was destined to a life of helping people reach real well-being and health. He decided to seek out a more scientific, effective, and safer approach to building strong, healthy bodies.

Consequently, he was among the first to learn and provide a true SuperSlow® exercise environment in California.

Since those days, he has created the ZeroForce Exercise Protocol based upon the SuperSlow® training he received.

Join as we discuss how he assists his clients in adopting a lifestyle that promotes health and well-being through a sensible diet and proper, safe, and effective exercise.

This week our guest is board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Nick Nwabueze a.k.a. @thefittestdoc on Instagram.

Dr. Nick believes in helping people make significant health improvements through their nutrition and other lifestyle changes.

He is passionate about how diet and movement affect overall health. He feels that the healthiest patients are those who work together with their doctors to form a long-term plan for their health.

In this episode Dr. Nick shares his personal experience with various eating plans including paleo, keto, intermittent fasting and Whole30. We discuss the importance of whole foods consumption and calorie deficit if patients are trying to lose weight.

Part of the CrossFit community since 2011, Dr. Nick holds a CrossFit level 1 trainer certificate, which he uses to coach classes in his spare time. He loves CrossFit because there’s an element of continuous learning.

You can never truly master anything but you can persistently become better and better.

This week we are pleased to announce that Taylor Jones has accepted the challenge of becoming an apprentice strength coach with us at TNT Strength Oakland.

TNT Strength is comprised of a team of highly motivated and disciplined fitness professionals. We are dedicated to the pursuit, acquisition, and application of current, reliable knowledge in the field of exercise science and related disciplines.

We take a synergistic approach to helping our clients achieve their health, aesthetic, and athletic goals. Combining all aspects of total fitness such as strength, endurance, and flexibility with sound nutrition, proper bio-mechanics, and recuperation, we help to create a whole that is greater then the sum of its parts.

Upon completion of our apprenticeship program, Taylor will be well-versed in current strength training and conditioning protocols and in the physiological mechanisms and principals underlying their application towards creating more effective individuals.

Please join us in welcoming Taylor Jones to the TNT Strength family.

This week, we are joined by our a special guest Patty Durell from Rock Solid Fitness, who stopped by to help us celebrate 100 episodes of our Truth Not Trends podcast. This episode is a fun one full of familiar voices and you’re invited to our party.

In our milestone 100th episode we discuss the many challenges we have faced during the COVID-19 lock-down as well as the trials and tribulations of starting a brand new brick & mortar business during the midst of a global pandemic.

Learn all about just how we do things at our live, in-person studio in Oakland, California.

Join us as we welcome Andrei Yakovenko and Philip Shepherd, authors of Deep Fitness.

Deep Fitness brings a much-needed evolution to our understanding of what fitness can mean. Deep Fitness identifies and lays out a very compelling argument for the benefits of brief, intense, and infrequent bouts of high-intensity movement, or what they call Mindful Strength Training To Failure.

Learn why the inclusion of strength training is evidenced to improve your health markers, increase your quality of life, and reduce your risk of mortality.

This book will guide you through some of the science of strength training using a time-efficient approach that even the busiest person cannot excuse themselves from. Mindful Strength Training to Failure (MSTF)—the core of this text—encourages a mental and physical submission to your understanding, appreciation, and improvement of your body and its function.

Boyer Coe competed in bodybuiliding competitions from the 60's to the 90's, entering 88 competitions and winning a total of 26 titles (15 professional and 11 amateur). Today, at 75 years old, he is still in the gym every morning at 5.00 A.M.

This week join us as we sit down for a candid conversation with Boyer. We discuss his life in bodybuilding from his early inspiration from mentor Red Lerille (owner of the first serious gym Boyer trained at), to owning a health food store, running a gym, prototyping exercise equipment, and co-hosting a fitness program on ESPN.

Boyer shares his insightful and accurate thoughts on many of its major events, including training, nutrition and even the controversial 1980 and 1981 Mr. Olympia's.

Social media brings with it instant access to tons of health and fitness information. On the surface this may seem like a positive thing.

In truth we are inundated daily with millions of words and images that are not posted for our benefit but merely to beguile us into spending our hard earned money on useless supplements, over-complicated workout routines, and gadgets lauded to improve performance but ultimately destined for the landfill pile.

Join us this week as we discuss some of our favorite and least favorite fitness fads, gimmicks and trends that have popped up over the last few years on social media and beyond.

Dr. Ben Bocchicchio has been an advocate of slow strength training and a low-carb diet since 1973. He was on the leading edge of Nautilus training and had a professional relationship with Arthur Jones as the world became familiar with the exercise machines Jones called "the thinking man's barbell".

In this interview Dr. Ben Bo is fresh off giving a lecture at the Low Carb USA conference in San Diego. Topics discussed include the anti-inflammatory effects of slow resistance training and an in-depth look at how a low-carbohydrate diet contributes to health and longevity.

Strength training is the most important and effective exercise that anyone can do. Virtually everyone, from teenagers to the elderly, can and should engage in it regularly. It’s important for both gaining new muscle and the maintenance of existing muscle mass.

Unfortunately, beginning (and even veteran) strength training enthusiasts can get a lot of bad advice about volume, frequency, duration, load, repetitions etc.

Join us this week as we take a look at what we have found to be the most effective program for combining strength training and conditioning methods when working with both our competitive athletes and fitness participants of all ages and abilities.

Text BEST to 855.796.9905 to start looking and feeling your best right now!

Jim Schmitz, owner of The Sports Palace, a weightlifting and weight training gym and club established in San Francisco in 1968. His accomplishments in the field of Olympic-style weightlifting are numerous.

He has twice been selected as head coach of United States Olympic weightlifting teams, in 1980 and 1988, and was selected as assistant Olympic Team Weightlifting coach in 1992. He was head coach for the 1979 Pan American Games Weightlifting Team and the 1977, 1985, and 1987 US World Teams. He was Competition Director for Weightlifting at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. He was president of USA Weightlifting 1988 to 1996 and a member of the International Weightlifting Federation’s Executive Board and Chairman of the IWF Scientific and Research Committee, 1992 to 1996.

His Sports Palace weightlifting team has won the US National Team Championships in 1982, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, and 1989.

He has coached the following US National Champions, record holders, and Olympians:

Ken Patera, 110+, 1972, Dan Cantore, 67.5, 1972-77, Bruce Wilhelm, 110+, Jim “Butch” Curry, 90, 1978-86, Mario Martinez, 110+, 1977-96, Rachel Silverman, 52, 1982-88, Anne Lehman, 52, 1994-2008.

Jim presently coaches weightlifting in the Sports Palace “dungeon” of the gym Physique Magnifique in South San Francisco. He also teaches USA Weightlifting’s Coaching Certification Courses, as well as CrossFit Olympic lifting courses. He has written and published his own book and DVD on Olympic-style weight-lifting, and authored numerous articles including an excellent collection for MILO Magazine and IronMind.com.

This week our guest is Strength Coach and H.I.T. entrepreneur Carl Johnson.

Carl attended Brigham Young University and completed a degree in Exercise Science. He became a certified tennis teaching pro and a Certified Health Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine. While at BYU he had the opportunity to complete a tennis coaching internship to enhance both his coaching and playing skills.

In his professional life he worked as a healthcare manager/hospital administrator in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He left that position to pursue his interests in health and wellness, but due to some unforeseen health issues was out of commission for awhile.

Carl worked his way back to health, lost 100 lbs, and decided to focus his passion and energy on helping others become their best versions of themselves.

Join us as we celebrate 20 years in the strength coaching biz with our guest, Dwayne Wimmer.

Dwayne is the founder and head trainer of Vertex Fitness. With professionalism, expertise, and personal attention as his hallmarks, and the utmost concern for his clients' fitness and wellness as his vision, Dwayne has fulfilled his ultimate dream in running his own physical fitness training center.

His caring and patient, yet guiding one-on-one approach encourages individuals to achieve their fitness goals at their own pace, all the while pushing them to the limits so they reach top physical condition.

Nutrition. Is there anything out there that is more confusing? High carbs, low carbs, good fats, bad fats, don’t eat at night, don’t eat anything but fruit until noon…It’s enough to make you scream.

How can we possibly decipher all the nutritional mumbo-jumbo that is thrown around every day? Each time you turn around there is a new diet telling you what to eat and what to avoid.

Well, take a deep breath and let’s see if we can make some sense out of all this confusion. By the time your done reading, you’ll have at least a basic set of ideas that should work for you.

It still won’t be easy. We have been coaching people for over thirty years and we call nutrition, the ultimate discipline.

Join the TNT crew as we discuss 10 Things we know about strength training, a.k.a. what we've learned after years and years of experience.

When science looks at various strength training techniques, muscle protein synthesis, frequency of training, and the like, these are the conclusions, and they form our base of knowledge as it relates to resistance training.

Many of these recommendations may seem at odds with common training methods (the kind that you hear from a trainer or gym bro). Listen closely, and more importantly, apply what you've learned. You're likely to be pleasantly surprised.

This week we are joined by Michael Petrella, Mike Perilli, and Mike Marzanek, as they discuss in detail their attempts to recreate the legendary Colorado Experiment. The Colorado Experiment was a bodybuilding experiment featuring Casey Viator and run by Arthur Jones using Nautilus equipment at Colorado State University in May, 1973.

The first subject, Casey Viator gained as much as 63 pounds of muscle in 28 days and the second, Arthur Jones, gained 15 pounds in 22 days. It is of interest due to its claims that incredible results can be achieved with a small number of sessions (only 14 workouts) and using single sets of high intensity repetitions to momentary muscle failure focusing primarily on negative or lowering multi-joint exercises.

Our guest this week is Dr. Andrew Oswari M.D. Join us as he shares how he found the low-carb way of eating and in the process lost 60 pounds and reversed type 2 diabetes.

Along the way he also eliminated chronic knee pain, brain fog, headaches, irritable bowel, reflux, hypertension and irritability, all through changing the way he ate.

Dr. Oswari says, “I am sick of seeing sick people who are following the traditional recommendations that are not working for this country. My passion is now to make the world healthier one person at a time.”

This week we dive deep into Strength Training Program design.

Join us as we discuss how to manipulate program variables such as Full-Body vs Split routines, exercise volume, training frequency, sets, reps, and adding Advance Overload Techniques.

How to not get stuck in the Gregorian Calendar. Ways to maximize recovery. We'll also discuss intensity variation such as training to momentary muscular failure and even not to failure training.

This week's guest is Kirei Yasunori.

Kirei’s mission is building strong, healthy bodies. She has coached thosuands of students and clients during her lifetime career in fitness, martial arts and yoga.

Kirei’s number one core value is real health. She is passionate about offering High Intensity Strength Training as a powerful anti aging tool. With absolute trust in her staff, she is confident that you will leave your workout feeling strong and knowing you’ve done something incredible for your body and overall health.

Body By Science, Mike Mentzer, Bruce Lee: what do these things have in common? Fitness researcher and pioneer John Little.

Join us this week as we discuss the science underpinning our most prevalent beliefs about exercise. Some of our topics include: what's wrong with the state of exercise as we know it presently, why resistance training is the best form of exercise one should engage in, Max Contraction Training, and many more fascinating topics.

Join us with our guest and online client, David Kersten, as we discuss his experience working with TNT strength.

Right now people are seeking connection more than ever. TNT private one-on-one strength sessions give the client and trainer an opportunity to come together, customize programming, and work towards individual fitness goals.

TNT virtual strength training is the next fitness revolution. It's safe, efficient, and effective. Text TNT to 855.796.9905 to get in touch with a TNT coach today!

This week T.N.T. Strength brings you our first responders episode. Strength, conditioning, and nutrition, as well as stress prevention and management are critical for first responders to stay strong, healthy, and safe.

We're thrilled to be joined by full-time firefighter Jason Klofstad and full-time police officer Pete Almeida as we discuss strategies and tactics for staying fit and ready for the critical services they provide.

In keeping with our safe and efficient approach to strength and conditioning, we discuss some simple innovative fitness and nutrition solutions for Police, Firefighters and other first responders.

In this episode we are joined by Iliana Stoilova, co-founder of X-Force Body in south Tampa, Florida. We learn why X-Force is scientifically proven to be one of the fastest, most efficient, fat loss and muscle gain programs in the world.

We discuss the unique X-Force Body machines and their patented “tilting” weight stack which allows for a 40% heavier resistance on the “negative” or lowering part of the exercise.

Learn how heavier negative resistance greatly increases the intensity of muscle exertion during each repetition, which translates into significant strength gains and fat loss in less time!

This week our guest is Brian Murray, M.Ed. - Exercise Physiologist - Director of Clinical Research for ViiV Fitness. Join us as we discuss how a motionless total-body maximum intensity strength training workout stimulates new muscle and bone growth and can be completed in under 5 minutes.

With a motionless protocol, you can stimulate strength and size increases that are at least equal to those obtainable with full-range training, and since muscle building is the goal, if it can occur with the least amount of wear and tear possible, this is a desirable option.

“Motionless Strength Training is where everyone is going, they just don’t know it yet."

In this episode we are joined in the basement by Luke Carlson. Luke is CEO and founder of Discover Strength, a successful evidence-based training organization specializing in personalized strength training for busy professionals. He is a practitioner, speaker, and author on strength training and science-based exercise programs.

Luke reveals his secret crush as well as tips for success in the health and fitness business. We discuss exercise science, the Discover Strength one-on-one and small group exercise methodology, working with pro athletes vs regular fitness enthusiasts and much more.

Constance Young is a beef farmer who is dedicated to producing beef in a way that prioritizes the planet, people, animals, and progress.

Numerous proven sustainability practices are utilized throughout each and every step of the "pasture-to-plate" process that contribute to the way her beef is responsibly raised today.

Reach Connie at otsquagocreek@gmail.com

In this week's episode we are joined by Conor Heffernan, Ph.D. Conor's research interests include physical culture, Irish and British history, gender history, political history and the history of medicine.

Conor has published articles in Women's History Review, the International Journal of the History of Sport Irish Studies Review, Sport in History and several more journals. He has also contributed regular online articles to websites such as Playing Pasts, Barbend, These Football Times and The Guardian.

In this episode we meet Simon Shawcross, founder and director of HITuni, an e-learning provider that specializes in delivering courses on high intensity training (HIT) and evidence based fitness.

Simon shares his passion for HIT and the positive impact that exercise has on people's lives that has driven him to dedicate the last seven years to developing premium online certification-level courses for personal trainers, as well as a number of non-certification courses for those who want to learn to apply the HIT principles in their own workouts.

What if there were just a 1% chance that we could actually protect you, your athlete / child from the physical and cognitive damage of concussions? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ralph Cornwell Jr, exercise physiologist and a researcher as we discuss the importance of a low-volume, time-efficient approach of progressive strength training for the muscles of the head and neck.

Strength training is a safe and beneficial activity for adults of all ages.

Current research has demonstrated that strength-training exercises have the ability to combat weakness and frailty and their debilitating consequences.

Join us as we discuss how older adults can quickly, safely and efficiently rebuild muscles that have atrophied from years of sedentary living. Just 3 to 4 months of effort-based strength training done regularly (as little as 10 minutes 2 days per week), will build muscle strength, increase lean muscle mass, preserve bone density, and enhance independence, and vitality with age.

Matt Brzycki is the assistant director of campus recreation & fitness at Princeton University with over 35 years of experience as a strength coach. He is the author of many books including Maximize Your Training and A Practical Approach to Strength Training.

In this interview Matt takes us back to his roots as a disciple of Dan Riley and talks about influencing his students with safe and effective exercise.

Dr. Ken Berry M.D. is a Tennessee-based family physician and author of Lies My Doctor Told Me. In over 20 years of private practice Dr. Berry has gone through a personal physical transformation and has helped change the lives of a countless number of his patients.

Dr. Berry advocates a ketogenic diet he terms, "The Proper Human Diet," as a means of combating obesity, type 2 diabetes, and many other chronic diseases. He brings a unique perspective to his nutritional prescriptions that is informed by science, history, and economics.

Find Dr. Berry at KenDBerryMD on YouTube, @kendberry.md on Instagram and Twitter.

Verdale Benson, a.k.a. "Ninja V," is a physician's assistant, a decorated Afghanistan war veteran, and three-time American Ninja Warrior competitor. His training motto is, "Sweat more in practice, bleed less in battle."

In this episode we talk about intermittent fasting, transitioning from a plant-based diet to an animal-based diet, and what it takes to prepare to run the American Ninja Warrior course on the show.

Follow Verdale on Instagram @verdalebenson

Bill DeSimone is the creator of Joint-Friendly Fitness and the owner of Optimal Exercise in Cranbury, New Jersey. He has been a personal trainer since 1983 and is a prolific lecturer, presenter, and author.

In this episode Bill regales us with anecdotes about his original book, Moment Arm Exercise, the value of being "HIT-influenced" rather than a HIT purist, and how HIT business owners can expand their offerings by leaning into the functional training movement.

Visit Bill at https://optimalexercisenj.com/

Dr. James Fisher Ph.D is a researcher and senior lecturer at Southampton Solent University in the UK. His research centers around resistance training and he is a frequent speaker at the Resistance Exercise Conference.

In this episode we cover pre-exhaust techniques, exercise variety for unaccustomed stimulus, physiological adaptations to strength training, functional training, and experimenting with higher volume in high intensity training.

Reach Dr. Fisher at james.fisher@solent.ac.uk.

Mike Bonar is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience, currently working at Stanford Health Care. He is also the man that introduced Liam Bauer to strength training more than 30 years ago.

In this episode we talk with Mike about his experience training with Power Factor, how to mitigate stress during a pandemic, and the neurological factors involved in getting and staying in great shape.

If you or someone you know is in crisis please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK.

Logan Herlihy is a personal trainer for Discover Strength in Minneaplis, MN, and the author of the book How 2 Look Good Naked: The Least Amount of Effort, To Look The Best With Your Clothes Off.

In this interview we dig into Logan's experience as an employee of Discover Strength, his evolution from bro science trainer to evidence-based expert, how to get great results in the gym in minimal time, and how intermittent fasting can help you look great naked.

Visit Logan at https://www.how2lookgoodnaked.com/

Many fitness professionals were shut down and forced online because of Covid. But was online training actually for the best?

Online business expert Pete Sisco (episode #33) joins us again to talk online training strategies to successfully navigate the Covid strength training world.

Visit Pete online at https://www.precisiontraining.com/ for his training expertise or at https://www.safelyleavetheratrace.me/ for his online business consulting.

This episode features a panel of Diana Del Garbino from Muscles in Motion in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Luke Carlson from Discover Strength in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Dwayne Wimmer from Vertex Fitness in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This discussion covers practices for mental health, mixing elements of HIT training and conventional high-volume training, and building abs so strong a surgeon can't even penetrate them!

Dennis Mangan is a reformed vegan and microbiologist. After dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome for years he made some significant dietary changes and changed his life permanently. Now he publishes books like Dumping Iron and coaches clients at Roguehealthandfitness.com.

In this episode we dive deep on nutrition with veganism, optimal foraging theory, industrial seed oils, sugar, and more.

Connect with Dennis @Mangan150 on Twitter.

John Philbin is the founder of the NSPA, a former Olympic bobsled coach, and a former strength and conditioning coach with the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees.

In this episode we talks about why high intensity training is ideal for athletes, the wonders of manual resistance, and what it takes to be successful as a strength coach at the Olympic and MLB level.

Follow John @philbin_sports_performance on Instagram or visit him at https://philbinsp.com/

How are Live Oak Strength, No Bull Strength, and Rock Solid Fitness turning lemons into lemonade during Covid? We brought Owen Dockham, Erik McKay, and Patty Durrel aboard to tell us exactly that.

In this panel interview we talk about daily habits for success, staying connected to clients, vulnerability, sensitivity to mental health, and many other topics.

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This episode is a solo round with Liam and Jesse where we talk about getting great results regardless of what tools you have available to you. We also cover the actual things you can do in order to keep your immune system strong during Covid.

No matter what tools you have at home during quarantine, getting great results is within your reach!

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Dr. Shawn Baker is an orthopedic surgeon, the CEO of MeatRX.com, and the author of The Carnivore Diet. Dr. Baker is an advocate of an all-meat diet and fixing the U.S. healthcare system through diet and exercise.

Dr. Baker is a veteran, world-record holder, and father. In this episode we cover athletics, food addiction, and the scientific evidence for and against a meat-based diet.

Follow Dr. Baker @shawnbaker1967 on Instragram, @SBakerMD on Twitter, or visit MeatRX.com.

In this episode TNT teams up with Lawrence Neal from the High Intensity Business podcast and Eric Feigl from the Fitness Candor podcast.

We discuss transitioning from training in the gym to training at home, adapting personal training businesses to Covid, and our favorite at home protocols.

Visit Lawrence at https://highintensitybusiness.com/

Visit Eric at https://fitnesscandorpodcast.podbean.com/

Whether you're training at home or in the gym, advanced overload techniques (AOT) help you add variety and ramp up the intensity of your workouts!

In this solo round with Liam and Jesse we cover how to execute methods like giant sets, strong range partials, and crazy 8's.

If you want help maximizing your strength safely and efficiently visit www.truthnottrends.com/booking to train online with TNT!

How can you train outside the box while you're stuck in your home during shelter in place?

This episode with Jesse and Liam covers the ways to get the best results with body weight and limited equipment techniques. We also provide strategies to prevent habitual eating and keep your body moving while at home.

Looking for a way to ramp up the intensity of your workouts? Look no further than the TNT advanced overload training guide!

In this episode Liam and Jesse break down six advanced overload protocols including J-reps, 3-strikes, and pre-exhaust.

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Frank Savino is the owner of Gridiron Inc. in Mineola, NY. Gridiron specializes in strength and conditioning training for all levels of fitness.

Join us as Frank discusses his philosophy of working intensely, utilizing many styles of training from high Intensity, power-lifting and strength athletics, which allows the Gridiron trainers to provide their clients with safe, efficient, and effective workouts.

Visit Frank at http://gridironincny.com/

Bill Piche is the moderator of Cyberpump, a high intensity-based website with resources for trainees of all skill levels and backgrounds.

In this episode HIT training in the age of social media, creating a mind-muscle connection, and training for health versus training for sports performance.

Find out more at https://www.cyberpump.com/

Chris Stevenson is an IHRSA board member and the owner of Stevenson Fitness in Oak Park, CA. Chris is an expert on customer engagement, member experience, and changing lives in the fitness industry.

Visit Chris at: https://stevensonempowers.com/

Claudia Newcorn is the founder of Acorn Marketing and she is an expert when it comes to efficient and effective marketing.

In this episode Jesse and Liam talk with Claudia about social media marketing, the boomerang of customer service, and WIIFM (What's In It For Me).

To learn more about Claudia and to check out her book Zipline to Success, visit her website: https://www.ziplinetosuccess.com/

Andrei Yakovenko is the owner and operator of New Element Training in Toronto, Canada. NET has been open since November 2013 and blends mindfulness with MedEx resistance training.

In this contemplative episode Jesse and Liam take a deep dive with Andrei into the meaning of success as a business owner, achieving life-long health, and building a fitness brand.

To get in touch with Andrei visit his website at: https://www.newelementtraining.com/

Dwayne Wimmer is the owner of Vertex Fitness on Philadelphia's Main Line. He has decades of experience as a business owner as well as having been a strength and conditioning coach at Villanova. Dwayne earned the "grit award" at the 2019 Resistance Exercise Conference.

In this Dwayne gives advice to new trainers about breaking into the industry, tells us how the fitness industry can raise the level of professionalism, and how he brought his business back from the brink of bankruptcy after the 2008 recession!

In TNT's 50th episode Patty Durell from Rock Solid Fitness interviews Jesse and Liam about their greatest takeaways from their first year producing the podcast.

Topics include humor, communication, mindfulness, education, future guests, and more!

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Dr. Michelle Segar is a motivation scientist and the Director of Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center (SHARP) at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Segar is also a former Resistance Exercise Conference speaker and author of No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You A Lifetime of Fitness.

Visit Dr. Segar at https://michellesegar.com/

Jeff Casebolt is the director of biomechanical research for Dynavec Multi-Directional Resistance Systems. Dynavec creates exercise machines that work in multiple planes to train the body.

In this episode we discuss fragile and adventurous falls in the elderly population, injury rehab and prehab, and of course, the Gluteator!

Visit Dynavec at https://www.dynavecmd.com/

Michael Petrella is the owner of STG Strength and Power in Ontario, Canada. He trains world champion powerlifters, pre-teens, and octogenarians on over 100 pieces of MedEx, Nautilus, Pendulum, and more.

In this episode we discuss powerlifting, the mental side of training, and eating nutrient-dense food among other topics.

Visit Michael at http://stgstrengthandpower.com/

Dan Millman is the best-selling author of The Way of the Peaceful Warrior and Body Mind Mastery. He is a former gold medalist in gymnastics and is a sought-after speaker on the topic of mindfulness.

Join us for this episode as Dan helps us unpack why exercise really doesn't exist and how to avoid "boiling the frog" when it comes to fitness.

Visit Dan at https://www.peacefulwarrior.com/ and follow him on Twitter @pwdan.

Richard Wolff is the president of MED Fitness in St. Charles, Illinois. He and his team put clients through "on demand" supervised workouts at a reduced cost without ever having to schedule an appointment.

Richard is a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry.

Check out http://medfitnessprogram.com/ and look for MED Fitness across all social media platforms!

In this episode Liam and Jesse answer listeners' questions about going past positive failure, "Q-angles" with female athletes, whether or not to use pre-workout supplements, and the ever-trendy glute training.

TNT also pays homage to the late legendary strength coach, Dr. Ken Leistner.

Check out our blog post on Dr. Ken at https://www.truthnottrendspodcast.com/tnt-blog

Jim Flanagan got in with Arthur Jones and Nautilus on the ground floor selling equipment and working trade shows. He used the education he got from Arthur to start his own gym business, but he stayed involved with Nautilus and then later, MedEx.

In this episode Big Jim tells us what it was like when Nautilus took the fitness world by storm and what it was like working with the enigmatic Arthur Jones.

Spend a day with Jim by signing up for the Real HIT Experience at http://therealhit.com/

Liam and Jesse have an admission to make: we've been holding out on you. We've had the secret sauce to rock-hard abs and flawless physique this entire time!

For our loyal listeners who have stuck with us through thick and thin, you are about to be rewarded. Listen closely to this episode as Taku and Wonder Boy reveal the single most important tool to achieve physical perfection!

Eric Feigl doesn't work out efficiently for the novelty, he does it out of necessity. As a new dad, co-owner of Balance Fitness in Harrison, Ohio, and host of the Fitness Candor Podcast, Eric has no choice but to optimize his schedule.

To top that, in his spare time Eric teaches a fitness business class at Cincinnati State!

Check Eric out at https://ericfeigl.com/

When Dr. Ellington Darden was the Director of Research for Nautilus/Medical Industries it was bigger than Nike. The founder Arthur Jones was edgy and, according to Dr. Darden, the "smartest man he ever knew."

In this episode Dr. Darden recounts anecdotes from Arthur Jones and his experiences with Nautilus including Project Total Conditioning.

For case studies and more information visit Dr. Darden at http://drdarden.com/

Dr. Darden has published over 50 books to date. In this episode we talk to him about his latest one, Killing Fat, which features his original 30:10:30 protocol.

In addition to 30:10:30, Dr. Darden covers his unique hydration recommendation, his opinion on low-carb diets, and shares advice on how to get body fat to act more like muscle.

For case studies and more information visit http://drdarden.com/

Jami Edgell weighed 198 lbs. at 14 years old. She decided to lose weight, and it worked, but she developed some unhealthy eating habits along the way. In this episode we find out how Jami dug herself out of that hole and became the empowered fitness professional she is today.

Now, as a general manager for Anytime Fitness, Jami coaches other people on nutrition and strength training.

Follow Jami on Instagram @jami.edgell

Chris Pearson's credentials pack a punch: CSCS, MS in sports humanities, and a doctorate in theology. To top it all, he was a strength and conditioning coach for the Oakland Raiders for 14 seasons.

In this episode Chris lets us know what it takes to train a Super Bowl caliber team and accomplish his life goal of owning his training business TurnPro Sports in Hayward, CA.

Visit Chris online at TurnPro Sports

Good programming keeps some of the old while making room for variety. There are variables and constants, like algebra, or poetry.

The Russian Roulette system is designed to progress each individual muscle in your body on its own some days, and with a group of muscles on other days.

In this episode Jesse and Liam outline the Russian Roulette program and talk about pre-exhaust, post-exhaust, and other useful training techniques.

Tyler Hobson is the inventor and owner of Pendulum, a subsidiary of Rogers Athletic that specializes in plate loaded machines with near perfect strength curves.

In this interview we delve into the mechanics behind building a top-tier strength training equipment company and how Tyler and Pendulum are taking the world by storm!

Visit Tyler at: https://www.rogersathletic.com/pendulum

Pete Sisco has been making 100% of his income online with his original power factor training since 1996. He is an expert on static contraction training and entrepreneurship.

In this interview with Pete we talk about how power factor has created raving fans across the globe and enabled Pete and his wife to live a comfortable life outside the rat race.

Visit Pete at http://www.precisiontraining.com/

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Diana Del Garbino's mantra is "leave the world a better place than you find it," and at Muscles in Motion in Lake Oswego, Oregon she keeps that promise!

Don't be fooled by her bedside manner though. This former LA S.W.A.T team member may have a soft touch, but when she puts you in the crosshairs of her H.I.T. workouts, you won't forget it.

Dr. John Jaquish helped his mother reverse her osteoporosis and now he's helping us reverse weakness with his patented X3 Bar!

If you are a fan of variable resistance, osteogenic loading, the ketogenic diet, or just building strength, Dr. Jaquish is your man.

Check him out @drjaquish on Instagram.

Almost every new trainee wants to a) get stronger, b) lose the gut, and c) gain flexibility. But is flexibility really trainable? How important is it anyway?

Static stretching, ballistic stretching, dynamic stretching, active-isolated stretching, or PNF, in this episode we cover them all and show you how to get the most out of your flexibility and mobility training.

Juan Carlos "J.C." Santana is the founder of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, FL. He has been active in the fitness industry for over 30 years, he has a master's degree in exercise science, and he is an expert in functional fitness.

This episode has a broad scope from functional training to the fallacies of Olympic lifting and kettle bell training. We also cover balance training, the Serape effect for rotational athletes, minimalist shoes, and the impact of social media on the fitness industry.

Check out J.C.'s website: IHPFIT.COM and use discount code "tntihp" for a 20% discount on all products and services!

If there ever was an evangelist for strength training as preventative medicine that person is Dr. Wayne Westcott.

Dr. Westcott has been doing research for over 40 years and we had to privilege of discussing obesity prevention, maximizing muscle, gaining muscle at 90 years old, proper protein intake, and the psychological effects of strength training with him.

What have we learned about aerobic conditioning since the jogging craze of the 1970s? Must we be concerned if we aren't doing endless cardio to shed unwanted body fat?

This is a great episode for you if you spend more than one hour per week doing cardio or you want to make sure your heart and lungs are getting the work they need to stay healthy.

Make sure your conditioning matches the energy system you are trying to tap into!

Dave Durell is affectionately known as the husband of Patty Durell (Episode #5). Dave is a former NFL strength coach with 40+ years of strength coaching experience, and co-owner of Rock Solid Fitness in Dunedin, FL.

In this episode, Dave details what it takes to condition like an NFL player, and the surprising differences between the way professional athletes and the rest of the population train.

How long should a program be effective for? Should we use the same weights we used last workout or go heavier? Should we be seeing progress in every workout or are there times we regress?

In this episode Liam and Jesse break down the major benefits of keeping tight records on your resistance training progress.

Sunir Jossan is the chief of health and fitness for the National Counterterrorism office in Washington D.C. He worked as a strength coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars for 4 years and he is also the owner of the Personal Edge.

In this episode, Sunir tells us what it takes to train America's best and brightest, and why we all need to get our hands on high-quality strength training equipment like Pendulum.

"Heavy weights make women big and bulky," " Weight lifting is dangerous," "Women should lift light weights to look toned..."

Myths abound for women in fitness. Fortunately, there is Alexia! Alexia and Jesse worked together for a year, and in this client testimonial episode, Alexia talks about why she took the leap into High Intensity Training and never looked back.

Find her @mommylexiloves on Instagram.

Mike Bradley has been the Head S&C coach for the FSU Seminoles basketball team since 2002, helping lead them to multiple Sweet Sixteens and one Elite Eight appearance.

He holds a master's degree in chemistry and is highly regarded by the High Intensity Training community. Tune in to hear Mike's advice on how to train you body and mind like an elite athlete!

Are the best physiques born or made? What factors do we have control over when it comes to improving our health and where should we start?

In this episode we give you the building blocks to help maximize whatever genetic potential you've been blessed with.

Shawn Bennett has used his One Rep Gym to help everyone from professional athletes to multiple sclerosis clients reach freaky levels of strength.

His clients love the ten-minute average duration and especially the ABOVE average results from his strong-range isometric contractions. Tune in to this episode to see why not moving may be the best move you can make in your workouts!

Vegan, vegetarian, carnivore, keto, which one is the best? Diet trends are a dime a dozen and the misinformation is even more prevalent.

In this episode we'll cover the underlying processes going on as your body processes your food and give you the tools to help decide which eating plan will be the most effective for your fitness goals!

Low back pain is ubiquitous in America but Gary Bannister has the solution. In this episode, Gary gives us the low down on the low back machine so effective, it threatened to put orthopedic surgeons out of business!

Gary is a retired personal trainer, and the author of Golf Performance Training: What They Won't Tell You, In Arthur's Shadow, and If You Like Exercise, Chances Are You're Doing It Wrong.

Mark Asanovich spent 14 years as an NFL strength and conditioning coach working with the Vikings, Buccaneers, Jaguars, and Ravens.

Mark is leading the way for concussion prevention, and in this episode we dig into how athletes and regular people alike can strengthen their necks to reduce injuries and live longer, healthier lives.

Jesse came on the professional personal training scene in 2017 and quickly became one of the top-selling trainers in his gym.

Much of that success can be attributed to Liam's guidance and in this episode we'll hear how Jesse's journey led him to the inception of Truth Not Trends.

Denise Easterling manages a high intensity training gym and stays fit by training as an amateur bodybuilder and physique competitor.

Training for any competition can be challenging so in this episode Denise gives us her best strategies for gearing up for the test.

If you want to get in a debate at the gym, make the suggestion that either free weights or machines are better than the other.

Arthur Jones called Nautilus machines the "thinking man's barbell." Why was he so certain his machines were superior?

In this episode we'll cover why there may be advantages and disadvantages to both machines and free weights.

Bob Sikora sold Nautilus and Med Ex equipment for 25 years. He's a firm believer in life-long learning and prefers the term "strength coach" to "personal trainer."

In this episode Bob tells us all about his experiences selling Arthur Jones' equipment, including a prison where the inmates almost got too strong...