Best Steph Gaudreau Podcasts (2025)

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The Most CRITICAL Meta-Skill for Fitness Consistency (Alan Lazaros) | Ep 397 56:50

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get a FREE custom nutrition plan using this special link: bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan — Why do so many people who know how to lift weights, track macros, and prioritize recovery still struggle to stay consistent long term? How do you design a …

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The Hypertrophy Hierarchy (Which Training Variables Actually Matter) | Ep 396 36:42

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Get your free Strength Training for Hormone Health guide at witsandweights.com/free to learn how to structure your training to support healthy hormone levels as you age, applying the principles from this episode. -- Every week there's new advice about training. Train to failure. Don't train to failure. Do more volume. No, you're overtraining. Meanw…

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5 Body Recomp Mistakes (Why You're Not Losing Fat or Building Muscle) | Ep 395 38:22

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Get Cozy Earth temperature-cooling sheets at witsandweights.com/cozyearth and use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for 20% off Join the 6-Week Strong Finish Challenge starting November 18th at witsandweights.com/physique and use code FREEPLAN for a custom nutrition plan. Learn to maintain your strength and body composition through the holidays using flexible sy…

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The RAW TRUTH About Fitness, AI, and Influencers (Adam Schafer of Mind Pump) | Ep 394 1:30:57

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Love what you’re hearing from Adam? Take the guesswork out of training with the MAPS workout programs from Mind Pump. — Ever feel like the more fitness podcasts you listen to, the less you know about how to build muscle, lose fat, and actually see progress? Are AI tools and influencers helping your nutrition and fitness goals, or just creating more…

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Why Now Is the PERFECT Time to Build Muscle Over 40 | Ep 393 47:18

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Get your free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint to optimize your protein intake, calories, and meal timing for maximum muscle growth at any age: https://witsandweights.com/muscle -- Can you still build that much muscle in your 40s and beyond? Discover why strength training over 40 might actually be your BEST opportunity to build serious muscle an…

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The 5 Hard Truths Your Lifting Needs After 40 34:40

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If you've ever heard a coach say "it's not wrong, but it's not right either," you'll resonate with this episode. Dive into the nuance that gets lost in punchy social media hot takes – especially for athletic women over 40 who want strength, muscle, and better performance without the fluff. Get insight into why your progress may feel stuck, what to …

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The Alcohol Cancer Report Cover Up | Ep 392 24:54

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Get your free Eating Out Guide to make smart nutrition choices at restaurants and handle social drinking situations while staying on track with your body composition goals: https://witsandweights.com/free -- Your tax dollars paid for a government study on alcohol and cancer. Scientists completed it. Then it disappeared. Discover why a major health …

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How Can We Trust Hypertrophy and Nutrition Science? (Eric Helms) | Ep 391 1:34:57

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Build muscle and lose fat with evidence-based fitness. Free custom plan when you join Physique University (code: FREEPLAN): witsandweights.com/physique — How can you tell when science is solid and when it’s just being sold to you? Dr. Eric Helms returns for his third appearance to unpack how we interpret fitness research, why “evidence-based” doesn…

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The Perimenopause Wake-Up Call: How to Rise, Roar, and Rewrite Midlife with Shannon Watts & Jen Hatmaker 59:12

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone! Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with othe…

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7 Tips to Save 200 Hours in the Gym (Without Losing Muscle) | Ep 390 30:40

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Join Physique University and get the IGNITE 4-Day Time-Saving Workout Program (use code FREEPLAN for a custom nutrition plan when you join) -- Can you cut your gym time by 40 to 50% while still training effectively to build strength and muscle? Learn 7 research-backed strategies to help you save tons of time with your workouts to reclaim up to 200 …

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The Myth of Reverse Dieting (Do THIS Instead) | Ep 389 30:33

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Join the 10-Week Recovery Diet Workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, October 21) at noon Eastern. Get the complete evidence-based protocol for metabolic recovery without reverse dieting. Just $27 includes the full workshop, replay, 20-page protocol workbook, and bonuses. Register at: http://live.witsandweights.com -- Reverse dieting promises to "fix" your su…

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Why You Gained 5 Pounds in 3 Days (And Why It's Not Fat) 5:16

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The scale jumps 3–5 pounds after you start eating more and your brain screams, “I knew it, fat gain!” Not so fast. We break down the real reasons behind that early spike and show you how to navigate the first two weeks with confidence (instead of fear). Why does the scale goe up 3-5 pounds or more so quickly? What's actually happening physiological…

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Pain-Free Knees, Low Back, and Shoulders for Training LONGEVITY (Dr. John Rusin) | Ep 388 59:06

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Get John’s new book Pain-Free Performance: Move Better, Train Smarter, and Build an Unbreakable Body — Knees sore? Back tight? Shoulders giving out? You’re not broken, you’re just missing the system your body was built on. I talk with Dr. John Rusin, an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and author of Pain-Free Performan…

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Why You Can't Lose Weight on 1200 Calories (And What To Do About It) | Ep 387 31:55

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Ready to escape the low-calorie trap and eat 400-800+ more calories while maintaining your body composition? Join the 10-Week Recovery Diet Workshop on Tuesday, October 21st at 12pm Eastern and get the complete protocol workbook plus 30 days in Physique University for just $27: https://live.witsandweights.com -- Are eating very low calories, yet th…

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Women's Hormone Testing, Treatment, & Q&A 11:40

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Register for the Live Q&A with Karen Martel taking place TODAY, October 14 at 12p ET / 9a PT, only in Physique University (replay available if you're listening to this later). Use code FREEPLAN to get a free custom nutrition plan when you join at physique.witsandweights.com Get hormone creams and oils without a prescription at witsandweights.com/ka…

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Body Positivity vs. Healthy Habits (You Can Have Both) | Ep 386 40:59

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Track your nutrition without shame or judgment. MacroFactor learns your metabolism and adjusts to what's actually happening with your body with no guilt, no moral judgment, just data. Try it free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS: https://bit.ly/philipmacrofactor -- Can you love your body and still want to change it? For years we've been caught between two …

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Can You Build Size AND Strength? 8:46

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Can you train for both muscle size and strength at the same time, or do you have to choose one? In this bonus from the Facebook Group Monthly Q&A, I answer Mike's question about powerbuilding and whether it's possible to optimize for both goals simultaneously. To ask your own question or get the other 3 answers this month (on balancing running, lif…

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Can You Be a Hybrid Athlete Without Losing Muscle? (Kris Gethin) | Ep 385 53:30

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Download the Adaptive Cardio Workshop, cardio planning guide, training templates, and get a custom nutrition plan at live.witsandweights.com/adaptive-cardio — Can cardio really kill your gains? What if the truth is the exact opposite? Could you actually build muscle and endurance at the same time, without sacrificing either? I am joined by Kris Get…

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Breaking the Stigma: Perimenopause & Menopause for Millennials, Dr. Adrienne Mandelberger & Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW 52:34

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone! Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with othe…

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Build Muscle WITHOUT Bulking if You Want "Lean Gains" | Ep 384 32:51

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Join Physique University for our new IGNITE 🔥 training template (4-day upper/lower time-saving split) - use code FREEPLAN for a free custom nutrition plan when you join: https://witsandweights.com/physique -- You MUST "bulk" to build muscle... right? Eat more, gain weight, accept getting fluffy, then cut it all off later with a fat loss phase... ri…

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How to Adjust Workouts When You're Short on Time 27:07

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Life doesn't always respect your perfectly planned training week. If you're a woman over 40 following a strength training program, you might be juggling sleep swings, work crunches, hormonal shifts, caretaking, and everything in between. This episode breaks down how to keep your momentum without falling into the all-or-nothing trap so you still get…

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13 Overhyped Fitness & Recovery Hacks That Waste Your Time and Money | Ep 383 24:36

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Review the podcast by October 15 for a chance to win 3 months free in Physique University Mastery Track ($261 value). Leave a review at Apple Podcasts... EVERYONE who leaves a review will get a gift from me :) Get 20% off Cozy Earth temperature-cooling sheets (with code WITSANDWEIGHTS) at witsandweights.com/cozyearth -- Confused about which fitness…

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The 2-Minute Metabolism Test 4:13

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We challenge the myth of a “broken metabolism” and show how results improve when your plan matches your current physiology, lifestyle, and recovery. Take the 2-minute quiz that identifies whether you’re facing metabolic adaptation, lower insulin sensitivity, or a recovery mismatch along with a 15-page personalized fat loss blueprint with macros, mo…

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The Metabolic Storm of Menopause and HRT Timing for Fat Loss & Muscle (Karen Martel) | Ep 382 1:09:12

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Register for the Live Q&A with Karen Martel on Tuesday October 14, only in Physique University (replay included). Use code FREEPLAN to get a free custom nutrition plan when you join ($97 value) at physique.witsandweights.com Get hormone creams and oils without a prescription at witsandweights.com/karenmartel (use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for 10% off) — …

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Is Personalized Health a Luxury or a Necessity? (Fishbone Diagram) | Ep 381 49:44

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Take our free 2-minute Metabolic Quiz and get a 15-page assessment and body recomposition road map Book your Performance Bloodwork Analysis at witsandweights.com/bloodwork to identify your biggest constraints and get a personalized plan based on your hormone levels and metabolic markers. Podcast listeners get 20% off with code VITALITY20. -- We've …

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Drop Belly Fat Without Dieting or Ab Exercises (7 Root Causes and Solutions) | Ep 380 44:06

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Book your Performance Bloodwork Analysis at witsandweights.com/bloodwork to identify your biggest constraints and get a personalized plan based on your hormone levels and metabolic markers. Podcast listeners get 20% off with code VITALITY20. Get 20% off Cozy Earth temperature-cooling sheets (with code WITSANDWEIGHTS) at witsandweights.com/cozyearth…

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This Former Athlete Ditched Low Carb to Stay Shredded After 40 | Ep 379 47:12

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, balance hormones, and enjoy life? ⁠⁠⁠Join Physique University and get a FREE custom nutrition plan using code FREEPLAN. Go to witsandweights.com/physique — Think you’re too old to transform your body? Brian Kopka proves otherwise. At 46, Brian, a medical professional and former athlete, was stuck in the low-carb trap…

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When Hormones Trigger History: Understanding Trauma in Perimenopause with Dr. Harita Raja and Dr. Heather Quaile 55:37

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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone! Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with othe…

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How Performance Bloodwork Reveals What's Really Blocking Your Fat Loss (Constraint Theory) | Ep 378 36:32

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Get your Performance Bloodwork Analysis - Use code VITALITY20 for 20% off and discover what's really constraining your progress at witsandweights.com/bloodwork -- Stop guessing what's holding back your metabolism, fat loss, or muscle gains. Learn how to use performance bloodwork analysis to identify your body's biggest constraint and fix it using t…

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The Over-40 Lifting Formula I'd Follow If I Started Again Tomorrow 33:08

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Feeling like the Tin Man when your feet hit the floor – and winded on a single flight of stairs – doesn't have to be "just your 40s." In this episode, we call BS on the idea that midlife means inevitable decline and lays out a clear, doable plan for rebuilding strength, muscle, and pep in your step over the next six months. No doom and gloom here –…

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Lose Fat Faster with THIS One Thing (Hint: It's Not Cardio or Eating Less) | Ep 377 27:51

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Get Cozy Earth temperature-cooling sheets and use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for 20% off: witsandweights.com/cozyearth -- Tracking every calorie, hitting your workouts consistently, staying in that deficit... but the scale isn't budging? Your energy is tanking and you're obsessing about food despite all your effort? This ONE thing is the often-overlooked …

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Is THIS the Perfect Fitness App? | Bonus 4:06

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If you could design the perfect fitness app, what would it do? Let me know at witsandweights.com/question -- What if a fitness app could actually think like a human coach? Not just track your activities, but understand them, analyze them, and make intelligent adjustments in real-time? That's exactly what I'm designing: an AI-driven fitness coach in…

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How He Lost 340 Pounds with Lifting, Walking (No Cardio), & GLP-1 (Jamie Selzler) | Ep 376 1:07:03

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get a FREE custom nutrition plan using this special link. — Can you really lose 340 pounds without surgery? What if the secret isn’t dieting harder, but thinking differently? I am joined by Jamie Selzler, who completely transformed his b…

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3 Sleep Fixes to Improve Fat Loss and Recovery | Ep 375 19:58

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Try my favorite sheets from Cozy Earth and get 20% off with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. Cozy Earth sheets are made with viscose from bamboo that wicks away heat and sweat to keep you cooler for deeper sleep and better recovery. Go to witsandweights.com/cozyearth -- Sleep isn't just about feeling rested. It's a foundation that amplifies everything else you…

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The Adaptive Cardio Pyramid That Maximizes Fat Loss in Minimum Time | Ep 374 32:29

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Join the Adaptive Cardio Workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, September 16) at 12 PM Eastern for only $27 (replay included). Get Philip's complete system for losing fat while personalizing your "minimum effective" cardio, plus the replay, 8 workout programs, and a custom 6-month nutrition plan. Register at live.witsandweights.com -- If you've been doing hou…

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Why Your Cardio Isn't Working and How to Fix It | Bonus 5:40

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Register for the Adaptive Cardio Workshop this Tuesday, September 16th at 12pm Eastern (replay included) at live.witsandweights.com -- Confused about cardio? Tired of wasting hours on exercise that does nothing for fat loss? This episode introduces a brand new concept called adaptive cardio, where you use the minimum effective dose to maximize fat …

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Losing Weight is Easy But Keeping It Off Takes Real Skill (Mikki Williden) | Ep 373 58:56

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get a FREE custom nutrition plan using this special link. — Lost weight only to gain it back? Tired of quick-fix diets that leave you weaker, not stronger? What if real success has nothing to do with the scale? Dr. Mikki Williden, a regi…

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Does Soreness Mean You Had a Good Workout? | Ep 372 25:45

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Join Wits & Weights Physique University for unlimited access to evidence-based training templates, our "Lifting Lessons" course, and a free custom nutrition plan when you use this special link: https://bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Are you sore after workouts... and does this even matter? Learn why DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is actually a terr…

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How to Start Cardio Again Without Burning Out 40:22

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For many women over 40, cardio brings up memories of the 90s and early 2000s – endless hours on the elliptical, chasing a smaller body, and pushing through with Red Bulls and salads. It was an era marked by toxic fitness culture, and the fallout left a lot of us burnt out, swearing off cardio completely. But now, with energy, stamina, and health ma…

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My 7 Favorite Food Logging Hacks with MacroFactor | Ep 371 23:31

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Download my favorite nutrition app (use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for a FREE 2 week trial): https://bit.ly/philipmacrofactor -- Food logging doesn't have to be tedious or time-consuming when you use the right tools and strategies. I'm revealing 7 of my favorite hacks to transform tracking from a daily struggle into a seamless 3-minute habit (cutting your…

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What PHYSIQUE Really Means (Beyond Six-Pack Abs) | Bonus 2:47

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🔥 Try our new (free) 2-minute Metabolic Quiz to find out what's stalling your metabolism... and get a personalized roadmap to sustainable fat loss -- What comes to mind when you hear the word "physique"? Six-pack abs? Bulging muscles? The perfect Instagram body? That's only scratching the surface of what your physique truly represents. Your physiqu…

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Why Women in Their 30s Should Learn About Menopause (Zora Benhamou) | Ep 370 58:02

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Register for the Live Q&A with Zora on September 23, only in Physique U. Use this special link to join and get a free 6-month transformation plan: https://bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Could menopause be closer than you think? What if it’s already starting in your 30s without you knowing? I bring on gerontologist and biohacker Zora Benhamou, host of Hac…

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Ed Coan, 71 World Records and Still the GOAT of Powerlifting (Lifting Legends #2) | Ep 369 21:28

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Get your free Progressive Overload Guide to apply these principles to improve your training: witsandweights.com/free -- Ed Cohn, nicknamed the "Mozart of Strength," set 71 world records in powerlifting and became the lightest man to total over 2,400 pounds through his mastery of progressive overload and passion-driven consistency. His approach cont…

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Is 800 Calories a Day Unsafe? | Ep 368 28:51

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Join Physique University to get a personalized nutrition plan to look and feel better and stop guessing about your calorie needs: bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Why do some people thrive on far fewer calories than others (who might be miserable eating at that level)? When we talk about whether 800 calories a day is "unsafe," we're asking the wrong questi…

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Weight Loss Meds Do NOT Cause Muscle Loss | Bonus 5:24

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Want to learn more about starting, managing, or transitioning off GLP-1 medications? Join Physique U to attend this Tuesday's live Q&A with GLP-1 expert Justin Silver (and get the replay plus a free custom nutrition plan): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro stealing your hard-earned muscle? The short a…

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Can Your Phone Replace a $100K DEXA for Body Fat and Physique Tracking? (Jason Moore) | Ep 367 52:19

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited time). — Can your smartphone really rival a $100,000 DEXA scan? What if the same device you use to scroll Instagram could also reveal your body fat percentage, fat distribution, and even your …

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Do You Know Your FFMI? (The Muscle Metric That Ignores Body Fat) | Ep 366 31:24

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Get your FFMI calculated automatically with the Physique & Biofeedback Tracker in Physique University to track your actual muscle development over time and understand exactly what phase of training you should focus on next. This special link also gets you a FREE custom nutrition plan: bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Is your strength training actually buil…

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"Ugly" Lifting Face = More Gym Gains? 26:52

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Ever wonder if you're lifting enough weight to truly see progress? You're not alone – this is one of the most common questions in the gym, especially among athletic women over 40 who want to keep getting stronger without wasting time on unchallenging workouts. In this episode, you'll learn a simple, almost foolproof way to gauge your lifting intens…

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5 Ways to Reverse Menopause Belly Fat (New Science) | Ep 365 26:53

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Build muscle and lose fat (no dieting or bulking) with the 90-Day Body Recomp Workshop replay + bonuses (90-day week-by-week plan, custom nutrition plan, and training programs for 3, 4, and 5 days per week): live.witsandweights.com -- You've been told that belly fat gain during midlife is inevitable... just part of aging and declining hormones that…

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The Bulletproof Diet (Eat More Food, Not More Calories) | Bonus 4:25

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This week in my Instagram feed, I shared 2 critical principles that determine if your nutrition plan will actually work for fat loss and muscle building in real life, such as: When life is at its messiest, not just when everything is perfect Dealing with social events, travel, and celebrations (birthday cake!) Eating more but not eating more calori…