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The Ali Fucio Podcast is all about discussing different perspectives when it comes to anything fitness - whether that be about training psychology, eating habits, program design, etc. - and how people can practically apply these helpful tips into their own fitness journey.
The host, Ali Fucio, is a personal trainer who comes from a background of competitive powerlifting and is now dedicated to helping people transform themselves into the best they can be.
Join him as he and his guests as they discuss anything and everything when it comes to getting strong af!
Bro Splits? Full Body? Upper Lower? We've heard all the claims from basically every gym goer stating that their split is the best split. But which one is the best one for you? Let's talk about it in this week's episode of The Fu Show.
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"Bicep Curls and Leg Extensions are a waste of time!"
Though a pretty bold statement, there is some truth to back it up though.
In this week's episode of the FU Show, we talk about the different applications of COMPOUND exercises and ISOLATION exercises and when to actually effectively apply them in your own training or coaching.
In this episode, in the spirit of Women’s month, we address the 3 most common fitness questions that I’ve received from women. Can you maintain boob size and lessen belly fat at the same time? Should you stop lifting weights because it makes you gain weight? How can you get the hourglass figure?
I conducted a “survey” wherein I asked the Philippines’ top lifters on what their favorite SBD variations are for powerlifting. In this episode of The Fu Show, I analyze the results and give my thoughts on why I think they turned out the way that they did.
Back in 2020, home gyms were a necessity for most people. But since things are relatively safer now and public gyms are opening up again, I discuss the pros and cons of each set up and give my personal opinion on what the best option would be for 2023 onwards.
A lot of people don’t fully realize all the hard work that was needed to organize all the powerlifting meets in the past few years. In this episode, Esme Cruz, the Tournament Director of the most recent meet SIBOL 2023, gives us her insight on how her and her team were able to deliver the best meet the country has ever seen.
We won't be talking about anything technical like the number of sets, reps, or anything like that because that's how to program a workout. Instead, we'll be talking about how to coach and connect to your Gen Pop clients.
Want the best hacks to speed up your progress in the gym? Well too bad, there aren’t any “hacks” or “secrets” to help you with that. However, in this episode, I talk about the TOP 3 TIPS that y’all can do to ensure that you ACTUALLY achieve your goals within the timeline that you’ve set for yourself.
Jappy Agoncillo, one of the country’s most renowned muralists, shares how his “Championship Mindset” has helped him achieve all his major projects in the Philippines and how it is fueling him to make his big move to New York City with the goal making it big there as well.@jappyagoncillo
Everyone knows that majority of people fail their New Year's Resolutions, especially when it comes to being consistent with going to the gym. This is precisely why I've listed 5 tips to help you all out to ensure you form the habit of working out for the entire year of 2023.
Have you ever wondered how different it is to train as a teenager, as compared to training as an adult?
Every commercial gym goer is bound to see these cringy gym fails and it's about damn time that they get addressed.
There are a ton of amazing gyms in the country, but which one is the absolute best one among them all?
It’s truly unfortunate that this MAJOR mistake happens quite often, especially at the very first session that a client would have with their personal trainers.
There are an abundance of warm up routines out there, some are minimalist while some are extremely complicated. Coach Ali talks about the different layers of warming up, as well as when it’s important to apply them in your own workouts.
It's been almost two weeks since I've been working out here in Japan, and I've definitely noticed some major differences when it comes to gym culture here as compared to the Philippines.
Vacations are there so that we can get some good rest and relaxation, but does this mean you should skip out on your workouts? Coach Ali talks about all the factors affecting this situation, but he first talks about his own vacation. Watch this on YouTube if you want to better understand why he was kinda awkward while recording this episode.
A very special episode is in store this week because we have the GOAT of Philippine Powerlifting - THE Joyce Reboton. Listen as she talks about her journey - all the successes as well as all the struggles that she overcame to become the world class athlete that she is today.
Enjoy this testosterone-filled episode as Coach Ali asks two of the strongest lifters of the Philippines on some of their training methods as well as their inspiring stories on how they’ve reached the level they’re at today.
The BIGGEST episode yet because we’re featuring the top 3 powerlifters of the Philippines - Rafael Cahilig, Joyce Reboton, and Nestor Redulla - as they share their experiences in the most recent SEA Powerlifting Cup held in Malaysia.
Kyla is an up and coming powerlifter here in the Philippines. She’s also a coach in The Movement Studio, one of the country’s leading premium group fitness studios. On top of all of that, she is also an aspiring muralist who just so happens to also be a graphic designer. Is there anything this girl can’t do? Hear her full story on this week’s episode of The Fu Show!
We hear a lot of different advice when it comes to how to start working out as a beginner and it often leaves everyone too confused to even start. That’s exactly why Coach Ali laid out the ultimate 5 step guide to help everyone get on their feet to start living a healthier and stronger life.
Training Program VS Training Routine - what’s better? Or, is there even a difference between the two?
A lot of people ask the question on which matters more - the workout or the diet? In this episode, Ali talks about why he thinks that the workout should be the top priority. Or does he…
CrossFit has been getting a lot of unnecessary bashing the past decade. In this episode, CrossFit Coach Ken Tan explains why that probably happened and shares his insights how on CrossFit is actually meant to be performed.
Can’t workout because of your busy schedule? I don’t blame you, times can be hard at times. But in this episode, I share with you some tips that can help you workout effectively despite your busy schedule.
Coach LA is currently one of the S&C coaches in the PBA, but that success did not happen overnight. In this episode, shares with us how it took roughly 8 years to get into that position.
There are a million exercises out there and all of them have their own merit, but I list down my top 3 exercises that I believe is a “must” when it comes to beginners.
My first guest, Raymond Debuque, has been one of the juggernauts in the Powerlifting scene here in the Philippines. With his 20+ years of experience of competing, and 7+ years of coaching, he shares with you his insights on how to last in the sport for as long as possible.
A lot of controversy came about regarding a recent viral video on Facebook wherein a fitness personality made some bold claims about working out during the world wide pandemic. This episode has me talking about how I feel about the things he mentioned, coming from the perspective of a personal trainer and (spoiler) as someone who is currently COVID positive.
Also, there’s a bonus cringe worthy clip at the end of the episode as I attempt to speak Filipino straight haha
In this episode, I talk about body positivity and its impact (both positive and negative) on society. The reason why this was the topic of this week’s episode is because there’s been a lot of controversy revolving around one post by Gym Shark. Tune in to find out more!
Get to know this young shonen who has now become the strongest powerlifter the Philippines has ever seen!
Tune in this week's episode to find out the key differences between Online Coaching and In-Person Coaching!
00:56 - Introduction after corny skit 01:52 - Defining both platforms 05:25 - The PROs and CONs 12:20 - A major deciding factor plus a hesitant rant 19:24 - How to pick YOUR coach 24:32 - Closing Remarks
00:25 Appearing on Pewdiepie’s channel 01:40 How to convert fat into muscle? 04:20 Any tips for aspiring Fitness YouTubers? 10:05 Is doing a workout with wrong form better than not working out at all? 12:00 China or Japan? 12:51 Best places to look for home gym equipment? 14:56 How to use RPE in a program? 17:48 Do I prefer coaching in a commercial gym or at my own garage gym? 20:18 What’s a little known fact about celebrity workouts you wished everyone knew? 22:05 Dream training partner 23:49 If you could bend any element, what would it be? 24:46 What’s your pre/post workout meal? 26:28 Jamal VS Hafthor
In this episode, I asked people on my Instagram (@alifucio) to give me some questions they'd like me to answer and I was greeted with a wide variety of questions - from protein requirements, to ecchi anime.
YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/PlTam8I9j4A
01:40 - Insights from listening to Iron Culture 04:47 - What sport did I want to excel at but was too afraid to pursue? 07:06 - How to balance school and fitness? 09:40 - What are good protein sources in the Philippines? 12:15 - Will daily cardio slow down muscle growth? 15:09 - What are good and bat fat sources? 17:30 - When am I getting married? 18:47 - Ecchi manga/anime 20:18 - What increments of plates I recommend for home gyms 22:39 - What are your thoughts on how All Might trained Izuku Midoriya? 24:28 - Is 8 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight a safe range for building muscle and strength? 27:19 - A request for a couple workout 28:40 - What is the buffest most ripped animal?
Get to know one of the Philippines' Top Bodybuilders, Grant Teng!
01:40 Why are you called greglifts if your name is Grant? 03:10 How Grant transformed from being CHONKY into being SHREDDED 06:10 What made you pursue bodybuilding? 11:20 Has any other Filipino reached international pro bodybuilding scene? 12:10 What was it like meeting Eric Helms, Jeff Alberts, etc? 19:20 Do you have any plans on using your Architecture Degree? 20:54 Do you plan on being an online coach and a group class instructor for the next few years? 22:00 How do you think the fitness industry will be affected due to the pandemic? 27:15 What made you decide to set up Iron Supply? (Gym equipment store) 31:40 How do you respond to people who accuse you of using steroids? 34:35 What were the necessary steps that you took to take you from the intermediate stage to the advanced stage? 39:40 How much of a carryover does powerlifting have for bodybuilding? 42:05 What advice would you give a powerlifter who wants to look jacked at the same time? 45:55 Rapid Fire Questions
Grant’s Main IG: @_greglifts Grant’s Food IG: @_gregeats Grant’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrj12kuPPXbBRh_kXjXANg Iron Supply IG: @ironsupply.ph
Get to know one of the Philippines’ Best Lifters, Nestor, as we talk about everything about his different passions - from his professional career as a comic book colorist down to his unconditional love for Kimi No Nawa.
Nestor’s Lifting Instagram: @heneral_redulla Nestor’s Art Instagram: @nestorcolors Nestor’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Hener4L
00:30 - Introductions 03:00 - Comic Book Colorist 08:20 - Love for Anime 12:50 - Video Games, Nestor’s Video Game Channel 18:38 - Nestor’s Lifting Career
My Instagram: @alifucio
YouTube Link of this Episode: https://youtu.be/-Or0melqROI
So I asked people to send me some non-negotiable fitness facts through my Instagram (@alifucio) so that we can put them through the test to see if those supposed facts are absolutely true or if they're just some guru nonsense.
To help me tackle these topics, I invited Raymond Debuque (@rgdebuque) and Ghee Rodriguez (@gheezusss) to join in the conversation.
Introductions - 00:45 "Abs are made in the kitchen" - 02:22 "Calories In, Calories Out" - 04:13 "6 Pack Abs don't mean you're healthy" - 05:25 "Clean eating" - 06:27 "The Wim Hof Method" - 10:28 "Deloads are essential" - 13:30 "Progressive Overload trumps all other concepts" - 16:10 "The importance of sleep/recovery" - 19:00 "Rice isn't the enemy" - 21:23 "Basics will take you 99% there" - 24:21 Conclusions - 27:20
Ghee's YouTube (Korean Cuisine) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJVgza0zXffderWWC7n5Sg
Raymond's Coaching Instagram - @dbqpowerlifting DM him for some AWESOME Online Coaching for Powerlifting
In this episode, I talk about how I personally perceive how a coach should operate their own craft, rooted of course from my own personal experience.
Also, huge disclaimer, I’m super relaxed in this episode so do forgive the multiple times I go off track and the moments that my lack of vocabulary is exposed.
But anyway, to all the coaches out there, I hope that there was something in this episode that helped you in your own development as a coach.
In this episode, I first talk about the new name for the podcast and why I had to ditch the old one. But for the chunk of the show, I answer three questions I received a few weeks ago that I wasn’t able to answer on a previous Q&A episode.
3:41 - How I View the Smith Machine 17:51 - The Differences between Narrow or Wide Stances/Grips (SBD) 29:41 - How I View BCAAs
Hope you guys enjoy this episode!