The Flynn Fit Podcast: Recent Episodes
Matt Flynn
Helping you achieve your ideal health & performance through training, nutrition & lifestyle education.
In this episode, I discuss why oral kick starts should be avoided as physique-based athletes. I also give some scenarios where oral androgens can be used instead to drive performance and muscle gain.
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If you enjoy the podcast or find it useful for your physique enhancement journey, please subscribe and share it with anyone who might find the information helpful.
In this episode, I discuss why you shouldn't lift below six reps if your goal is to build muscle. If you find yourself injured frequently, burnt out, or simply aren't building muscle as quickly as you'd like, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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If you enjoy the podcast or find it useful for your physique enhancement journey, please subscribe and share it with anyone who might find the information helpful.
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In this episode, I discuss how overly relying on performance-enhancing drugs to solve bodybuilding, and physique-related issues can be problematic.
Instead of first reaching for the pharmacy cabinet, I believe there's value in addressing less sexy options such as cardiovascular training, nutrition, and training evaluation before considering the addition of pharmaceuticals.
If you enjoy the podcast or find it useful for your physique enhancement journey, subscribe and share it with anyone who might find the information helpful.
Questions? Reach me on Instagram @flynn_physique_enhancement
In today's episode of the Flynn Physique Podcast, Zorig and myself discuss everything that you need to know about leg training
We cover:
- Training splits
- Training frequency
- Exercise selection, execution & order
- Working around pain and joint discomfort
- Training intensifiers
- Leg day nutrition
- Rest days
If building your legs is something you have trouble with, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
You can reach Zorig on Instagram @zorigb
Or myself, Matt @ flynn_physique_enhancement
In this episode, I talk about the importance of cardio training in the off-season, not only from a health perspective but a growth perspective. Get more from your training, nutrition and PED protocol by staying on top of your cardio.
If you enjoy the podcast or find it useful for your physique enhancement journey, subscribe and share it with anyone who might find the information helpful.
Questions? Reach me on Instagram @flynn_physique_enhancement
In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Curtis Gillespie Sayers of Life Style Empowerment. Curtis works as a personal trainer and a functional health and medicine coach, where he helps individuals regain their health and fitness using a holistic approach.
In this episode, we touch on liver & cell membrane health, the methylation cycle and, how they are influenced by anabolic steroid use, and what we can do from training, nutrition and supplementation to support these systems to keep ourselves healthier on cycle.
Are you interested in working with Curtis? Please send him a message on Instagram @that.coach.curtis or check out his website www.lifestylempowerment.ca
In this episode, I record my first ever "Don't Be A Meathead Series," where I discuss the topic of drug selection and how it's about selecting the right tool for the job.
If you enjoy the podcast or find it useful for your physique enhancement journey, subscribe and share it with anyone who might find the information helpful.
Questions? Reach me on Instagram @flynn_physique_enhancement
I'm back with another episode of the Flynn Physique Enhancement Podcast.
In this episode, I discuss my training, nutrition and performance-enhancing drug protocols for this upcoming off-season.
If you enjoy the podcast or find it useful for your own physique enhancement journey, make sure to subscribe and share it with anyone that might find the information helpful.
Questions or interested in online coaching? Message me directly on Instagram at Flynn_Physique_Enhancement
Episode 36 of The Flynn FIt Podcast is now available for download!
In this podcast episode, I discuss red flags to look out for when deciphering between high and low-quality health and fitness information.
If you're looking to improve your BS meter, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
In this podcast episode, I cover
- The difference between aerobic and anaerobic training
- The adaptations that come with cardio training and how it can increase your weight lifting performance
- Recommendations for low and high-intensity cardio training
Check me out on Instagram @endurehp_fitness
My website: www.endurehp.com
Contact me via email: matthew@endurehp.com
Do you find it challenging to push yourself in the gym? Do you feel
you're leaving some gains on the table by stopping the set early?
In this episode of the Flynn Fit Podcast, I cover some strategies to help push yourself in the gym when the going gets tough!
Is late-night snacking sabotaging your weight loss efforts?
No worries, we've got you covered!
In this episode of the Flynn Fit Podcast, I cover some strategies to help decrease the likelihood of snacking in the evening.
If you're interested in listening, click the link in bio or search your favourite podcast
g platform :).
For online coaching or personal training, email matthew@endurehp.com to find out more.
Struggling to get in enough protein?
No worries, we've got you covered!
Listen to the most recent Flynn Fit Podcast to discover easy ways to reach your protein targets today.
Click the link in bio to listen.
For online coaching or personal training, email matthew@endurehp.com to find out more.
In this episode of The Flynn Fit Podcast, I go over 5 of the most common ways that can
slow your health and fitness progress.
If you're not making the progress you'd like, be sure to check out this episode for potential solutions to get back on track.
Visit www.endurehp.com to inquire about personal training and online coaching.
In this episode of The Flynn Fit Podcast, I provide tips for sticking to training after week 1.
Staying committed to training can be difficult, but with some of the strategies in this podcast, you'll find that it becomes a wee bit easier :).
In this episode of The Flynn Fit Podcast, I go over some crucial aspects to consider when building a strength & hypertrophy program.
If you're someone who makes workout programs or wants to learn some essential factors behind program design, this is an episode that you're not going to want to miss.
Wanting to get more from your workouts? Listen to my most recent episode on how to maximize your workouts by incorporating some easy-to-implement tips and strategies.
Interested in online or in-person coaching?
Feel free to reach me on Instagram @endurehp_fitness or via email at matthew@endurehp.com to find out more.
In this episode of The Flynn Fit Podcast, I address strategies to help deal with pain and injuries experienced from training.
If you're someone who doesn't know what to do when pain or injury strikes, this is an episode you're not going to want to miss.
In this episode of the Flynn Fit Podcast, I give you 3 reasons why you haven't reached your health and fitness goals.
If you're interested in online coaching, feel free to message me on Instagram at endurehp_fitness
In this episode of The Flynn Fit Podcast, I share why I believe warm-ups are largely overrated for the general population, healthy person with limited pain or movement restrictions.
In this first episode of The Flynn Fit Podcast, I go over 5 EASY to implement strategies to help you kick start your weight loss.
If you're someone who is interested in sustainably losing weight and keeping it off in the long term, this is an episode that you're not going to want to miss!
In this episode of the TNP Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking to massage therapist and coach Marco DeLeon (@movement.matters.yyc).
I really enjoyed listening to Marco's evolution as a coach and trainer and how he got into the field of health, performance and rehabilitation.
We cover a ton:
- How Marco got to where he is today
- How he incorporates massage therapy into his personal training sessions and vice versa
- What are some of the biggest obstacles that his clients face
- His philosophies around strength training and periodization as a whole
- His favourite learning resources
And so much more.
In this episode of the TNP Podcast, I have a great discussion with the powerlifting coach and athlete David Herrera.
By far, this was one of my favourite episodes to record. David is a wealth of knowledge and brings a unique take to training and pharmacology that I think everyone can benefit from.
We cover:
How David got into powerlifting
His performance-enhancing drug journey and how he applies PEDs to his training
How David trains his clients and himself for powerlifting
And so much more.
**In this episode of the TNP Podcast, Matt answers the following question:
In your opinion, what’s the most important thing you need to understand as a trainer or fitness enthusiast?**
Are you interested in learning how endurance athletes train?
In this episode of the TNP podcast I interview @kin.coach.bri , a personal trainer based out of Calgary Alberta who works primarily with endurance athletes.
We cover:
-Brianna's competitive volleyball career
-How she became involved in endurance coaching and sport
-What is was like (and still is) transitioning to more endurance based exercise
-What are some of the biggest limiting factors that endurance athletes can improve upon in the weight room
-Brianna's unconventional strategy for driving motivation in herself and clients
-Using exercise to improve mental health
-Goal Setting
And so much more.
In this episode of the TNP Podcast, we're back with returning guest @Hayden_Gladestone.
As usual, it was awesome catching up with Hayden and gaining some new insights into training and life as a whole.
This episode is full of golden nuggets that you won't want to miss.
We explore:
-Hayden’s new 6 day per week training split
-Hayden’s break from continuing education and what he is focusing on instead
-The compression & expansion model of movement
-How the model applies to the general population
-Using the model to maintain ranges of motions while pursuing bodybuilding or powerlifting
-The potential consequences of chasing performance goals - PED selection in terms of longevity
-Is our understanding of health accurate?
-The complexity of pain and it’s influences
Attention ALL coaches & trainers:
We've got a great episode this week! I had the pleasure of chatting with Nathan Obrigewitsch, the man behind @hoopstrengthkelowna. We dive into:
- Nathan's high school & college experiences as a basketball athlete
- In hindsight, what would Nathan focus on as a basketball athlete
- Exercises for building strength & resiliency of his high school athletes
- The importance of skill development beyond your individual position
- Nate's approach to training older adults (no it doesn't include 2.5 lb weights)
- Some of Nate's favourite resources for coaches wanting to train high school athletes
And of course, so much more! LINK IN BIO TO LISTEN!
The internal hip rotation exercise that Nathan discussed in the episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwRg3q-NrUI&t=1s
You had questions, I have answers. This week on the TNP podcast, dive into some of the following topics (and more) with me:
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What's the difference between massage, stretching and mobility exercises?
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How to deal with negative or positive stigma associated with females with muscles?
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How does birth control affect performance goals?
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Barbell Hip Thrust or Barbell Squat for building the glutes?
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What was my SIBO protocol?
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How do you get abs?
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What is the one fitness thing that you cannot live without?
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What was in your last massive cheat day?
Ready to tune in? Listen using the link in my bio!
This is a TNP episode you won't want to miss. I had the opportunity to connect with bestselling author and health advocate Lena Jade.
We dove into some of the following topics:
-The reasons why people build negative relationships with food
-Struggles with eating disorders
-The positives and negatives of social media
-What we can do to improve our relationship with food
-The importance of a strong support network
-Common obstacles that we might encounter when trying to improve our relationship with food
AND so much more.
Jeffrey sue is the owner of First Call Out Fitness. He is an educator, coach and competitive bodybuilder. He specializes in integrative medicine & women’s health.
TUNE IN to learn about:
- What happens to hormones during peri-menopause
- How stress can impact our ability to lose weight
- Ways to reduce stress
- His famous dog diet
- Which blood tests to perform when weight loss stalls
- Which supplements everyone should be using year round
AND so much more, link in bio to listen!
We've got a great episode this week! I had the pleasure of chatting with Kayla Nixon, the face behind Nix Online Nutrition.
We dive into:
Food quality and the differences in different types of fats
What humans should be eating as a baseline
Nutrition demands for people lifting weights
Pre and post workout nutrition
How to create long lasting nutrition behaviours
Nutrition considerations for vegans/vegetarians
And of course, so much more!
LINK IN BIO TO LISTEN!
This week's TNP podcast features @holmesstrength.
Erin is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Pain-Free Performance Specialist that trains clients in Calgary.
In this episode, we discuss what it takes to be strong, healthy, fit & most importantly, pain-free. From the get-go we set to focus the conversation around females and older populations; however, the information applies to everyone. We get into some of the nitty-gritty of training, injury prevention, conditioning, nutrition & so much more.
Erin delivers many golden nuggets that you’re not going to want to miss!
This week on the TNP podcast, I'll be answering questions that were submitted by YOU!
I'll dive into the following questions:
1) Should females training differently than males?
2) What's the most neglected muscle?
3) What's the biggest training sabatoge?
4) What will be the biggest fitness trend over the next 5 years?
5) What are my favourite nutrition resources?
Like to have one of your questions answered on the next TNP podcast? Send me a DM or email me at matthew@endurehp.com.
It was great getting to talk to @acceptnolimit on this week's podcast!
Chris is a motivational speaker, father and a spinal cord injury survivor. I asked Chris to come to share his inspirational story of how he overcame paralysis and how he continues to deal with his autoimmune condition (called transverse myelitis) that leaves him in pain each and every day.
Some of the things we discussed:
- The entire recovery process, from the initial diagnosis to where he is today
- The emotional and physical aspects of his condition
- Believing in oneself through hardships
- Focusing on the positives instead of the negatives
- Unilateral and stability based training
In this episode I run you through the steps of making your own hypertrophy program. If you're interested in learning more detailed steps around the process, check out my website at for a complete article on the subject.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach me on Instagram - endurehp_fitness or via email - matthew@endurehp.com.
The infamous AAS Family Tree. We're diving deep this week on the TNP Podcast.
I'm breaking down the 3 main categories, describing their specialized abilities and how you can leverage them in your performance protocols.
In this episode of the TNP podcast, I'm chatting with Calgary-based massage therapist Jennifer Dension.
We get deep into the weeds on everything relating to massage therapy like:
- The benefits
- Biggest issues she comes across in practice
- Building her own massage practice
- Cupping
- Paraffin
And so much more!
See my link in bio to check out this episode - or tune in on your favourite podcast app!
http://hummingbmassagetherapy.com/
@hummingbmassagetherapy
This week I'm covering an often neglected topic: performance enhancement considerations.
I'll chat about things to consider before using performance-enhancing drugs like:
-Legality
-Ethics & morals
-Organ damage & less major side effects
-Endogenous Hormone Production and Fertility
-Psychological effects
-Financial costs
And so much more!
You’ve got to check this week's podcast--I interviewed Nick Jacobson, a Calgary-based personal trainer. Nick is consistently learning to best work with his clients -- which you'll hear in this podcast.
We're chatting about:
- Nick's love for IG fitness influencers
- Continuing education courses
- Dealing with injuries
- Fun VS. productive training
- Unilateral training
This week I had the opportunity to chat with @hayden_gladstone. Hayden is a friend (and personal trainer) based in Calgary, AB.
Hayden is a lifelong learner and it’s clear by the information that he shares during this podcast. If you’re interested in learning more beyond the sets and reps of personal training, you won't want to miss this one.
On this weeks TNP Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Victor Black
With 3 decades of experience coaching physique and strength-based athletes, he is a thought leader in this industry. He is an over 50 Masters Class bodybuilder and an advocate and educator for safer use of PED's
In this episode, we discuss:
- What goes into designing a PED cycle
- What compounds to select and WHY
- Compound Dosages
- The 6 hypertrophy pathways
- The Renin-Angiotensin system
- The importance of ARBs
- The importance of estrogen
For the launch of the TNP Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing @rjfitness.
He is an up-and-coming personal trainer here in Calgary and is a trainer at Renegade. In this episode, I chat with Rofi about how he started his journey, his favourite exercises, how he structures training to each client, and the hot topic, how he's surviving and adapting to COVID (and so much more).
We're excited to introduce our podcast: TNP (Training, Nutrition, Pharmacology)! Dive into everything training, nutrition and pharmacology with your host Matthew Flynn every Wednesday.
EHP was founded in 2018 by Matthew, an engineer turned health and performance fanatic who aims to help people grow and reach their grand physique and strength-based goals.
Join him in exploring fresh perspectives on topics within the strength and physique training world.