Digital Barbell Podcast

Today, we hit the 6 month mark of living, working, running our business, and traveling (a little) in our Airstream. Here are our thoughts on the reality of the costs, time, and effort involved. 8-Week Beginner Strength Program Begins 9/2/25 - Email Jonathan @ jonathan@digitalbarbell.com for the early-bird discount. Just say "Beginner Strength" in the email. Interested in the women's...

Everyone loves a good question-and-answer session! Is diet soda bad for you? How much cardio should you do? Are bodyweight workouts good to do? How often should you change your workout program? Find out the answers to all of these great questions and more in today's episode. Free bodyweight workouts: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/travelworkouts Get early access to the Women's Group Nutrition Coac...

We made a lot of mistakes in our fitness journey. The wrong kind of workouts, too much intensity, the wrong approach to nutrition... The list goes on! We've learned a ton, and now you get to learn from our mistakes! Here are 5 things we wish we'd learned sooner! 1 - Combining strength, bodybuilding, and CrossfFit style conditioning is the key to health, performance, and aesthetic results. 2 - You...

If you're busy...If you're feeling overwhelmed... If you don't know where to start... Start here: 1 - Learn to make whole foods and put them together into meals, not recipes 2 - Eat the same several meals on repeat 3 - Eat bigger meals and fewer snacks 4 - Unfollow the trends 5 - Do The ABC's of workouts (A big lift - Bodybuilding - Conditioning) Simplify your healthy grocery list,...

How do Gorillas get so jacked eating plants? How to make plants good sources of protein. Strength training as an antidepressant. A gallon of fat vs. a gallon of muscle. Why your calves won't grow! Meta-analysis on exercise and depression: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2696963 Grab a free workout or nutrition program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/free Check...

There are some fitness trends that are absolute garbage, but today we're focusing on 5 current fads that are great! 1: Not Drinking Alcohol 2: Eating More Protein 3: Hybrid Training 4: Working Out at Home 5: Getting More Steps Things we mentioned in this episode: Our Training Options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options Our workout gear recommendations: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/articles F...

Summer is the hardest time of year to stay on track. Vacations, kids out of school, and social occasions make it way too easy to put your health on the back burner. In today's episode, we're giving you 5 simple, effective ways to keep crushing it this summer. Grab a free workout or nutrition program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freeCheck out our program pricing and options: https://www....

Q&A Time!  What's happening to your muscles when you rest between sets? Do you need 1g of protein per lb of body weight if you're only training 1-2 days per week?  What motivates us to stay consistent when we aren't feeling it? What does it mean to live with integrity? Is working with bands as good as weights? How do you keep a positive mindset when you're injured?  Check out o...

Ever wondered if you should be maxing out your sets to maximize your results? Here's what you need to know! Free 5-Week Workout Program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsandabs Our program pricing and options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options

Trying to lose a few pounds (or more) of fat? Skip the diet fads and trends, and try these 10 tips that we've proven to work with hundreds of real clients.1 - Double Your Daily Fruits and Veggies2 - Don't Snack on Nuts or Nut Butter3 - Lean Out Your Protein4 - Skip Sauteed Foods5 - Cut Your Restaurant Budget In Half6 - Eat The Same Breakfast 6 Days Per Week7 - Supplement With Vitamin S (sl...

Skinny Fat (aka Normal Weight Obesity) isn't just about looking soft in the mirror, it's about your health. Having Normal Weight Obesity increases your risk of getting Type II Diabetes, Heart Disease, and All-Cause Mortality. Do you know how to avoid and reverse it? Find out in today's episode! Things referenced: 10 Reasons You Don't Look Like You Work Out: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikey...

So much 🔥 in this episode! You asked and we answered! 1 - “Why does my body respond better to training sometimes but not others, even when I’m consistent?" 2 - “If I stop tracking food, how do I maintain results without sliding backward?” 3 - “I’ve seen lots of crazy ideas on how to burn the last stubborn fat for a middle age man? What is the basic truth? 4 - “What role does rest time between set...

Life on the road... It can be hard to be consistent with hard workouts and eating right. Here's how we're doing after 3 months of full-time living in our Airstream. Check out our travel "home gym": https://youtu.be/B3K4wwcHYmE The workout gear we love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/digitalbarbell/list/3K5TT2HSFLC9H?ref_=aipsflist Free workouts: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsandabs How we can he...

Health and fitness can be confusing, but they don't need to be. Execute these 10 things consistenly, and enjoy a strong, vibrant, healthy life. Things mentioned in this episode: Free workout program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsandabs Free grocery and meal guide: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguide How we can help you: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options

We're back with another killer Q&A episode! Here's what we got into: 1. How are the dogs adjusting to life in the Airstream? 2. What is "shredding "the muscle? 3. Can you recomp in your 30' and 40's? 4. What's the difference between training for strength and size? 5. If my legs are still sore, should I rest or can I still train my legs again? 6. What are your favorite underrated exercises for...

Most people who track macros / calories for weight loss end up regaining the weight. After all, who wants to weigh their food forever? In Part 2 of our podcast series on tracking we talk about how we help our clients avoid regaining lost weight once they stop tracking. Last week's episode: https://youtu.be/GBm40s-n4dEApply for coaching: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

Many people think that tracking macros is the magic pill to losing weight and improving body composition. But the truth is, if done wrong, it's just another unsustainable fad diet you'll rebound from. In today's episode, we're giving you the real deal, pros and cons of tracking macros so you'll know what to expect. Grab your DB Summer Shirts before 4/18/25! https://nicheshirts.com/products/digital...

For a long, healthy life, what's more important? Muscle size, or strength?  How Much Cardio is Too Much?  Is it possible to lose fat and build at the same time?  Should you worry about the eccentric part of your lifts?  Are BCAA's and AA supplements worth it? What's been the most surprising part of living in the Airstream?  Grab your Digital Barbell Shirts before it's too late! Sal...

If you're brand new or out of shape, it's your lucky day. You're primed to make the fastest progress you'll ever make, assuming you know what to do. In today's podcast, we'll tell you everything you need to know so you can make the most of this honeymoon period. Join us for DGTL in Under 45! Our 8-week workout program that can be done in 45 minutes or less, 3 days per week. Gain strength, mobility...

EVERYTHING IS SO EXPENSIVE! But that doesn't mean you can't get in great shape. In today's podcast we'll give you 10 ways to save money on your workouts and nutrition without sacrificing your results. Why You Don't Look Like You Lift Email Course: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftDigital Barbell Program Options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options

If you've ever wondered which dumbbells to pick up, or how much weight to put on the bar for an exercise, this is the podcast for you. In just 5 minutes we'll teach you how to confidently choose the best weights for any exercise no matter if you're brand new, or experienced. Things mentioned in this episode:1 rep max calculator: https://strengthlevel.com/one-rep-max-calculatorWhy You D...

If you want to lose 10 pounds by summer, when should you start? What's a reverse diet and who is it for? Now that we're living in our Airstream full-time will we join a gym? Things mentioned in this episode: Travel workouts: Arm Farm 5 Rounds of: 20 Bent Over Band Rows 10 Band Lateral Raises 20 Band Curls 10 Band Tricep Extensions Buns Burner 3 sets for quality: 30 banded side steps 20 ban...

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We made a lot of mistakes in our fitness journey. I'm talking about terrible nutrition, group classes that didn't make us stronger or look much different. If we had it to do over again today here are 5 things we'd do: 1 - Start With Strength 2 - Become A Bodybuilder 3 - Understand Intensity 4 - Learn The Big Dogs Of Nutrition 5 - Become a Student Things referenced in this episode: 10 Reasons You D...

It happens to all of us. You're losing weight, and then it comes to a halt. It almost always comes down to 1 (or more) of these 7 issues. Things referenced in this episode: Let us set your calorie goal for you: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator Are you working out, but don't look like it? It probably comes down to the fact that you're making some of the 1...