Digital Barbell Podcast

Is this fitness advice great, or terrible?1. If you want to lose weight, avoid spiking your blood sugar because you’ll release insulin, which makes you store fat. 2. Don’t eat past 7pm or you’ll gain weight since you aren’t burning off the calories overnight.3. Using the Leg press machine is safer for your back than back squats4. Fresh foods are healthier than frozen or canned5. If you want to ton...

Less hunger = more weight loss. Here are 7 simple tips to help you manage hunger on a diet. Let us set your calorie and macronutrient targets: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator Free Grocery Guide: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguide Our program options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options Do you look like you work out? If not, we can help: https://www.digi...

You're busy. Every minute is accounted for and gets filled by something, even if those things aren't moving you toward your goals. How can we look at the time we have, become aware of the constraints, and then use our time to do what really matters to us? Find out in this episode. Are you working out, but don't look like it? It probably comes down to the fact that you're making some of the 10 comm...

If You're Not Getting Stronger, You're Making 1 or All Of These Mistakes. 10 Reasons You're Working Out But You Don't Look Like It: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift Digital Barbell Training Options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options Let us set your calorie goals: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator

STOP STRUGGLING WITH  FITNESS IN 2025 Here’s how it goes down for most people:  1: You commit to buckling down, being more disciplined, and trying harder.   4 weeks in, you’re back to your old habits.  2: You join a gym, but don’t invest in a plan, or accountability.  With no one to check on you or guide you, motivation quickly fades.  3: You start programs and diets based on elimination. Paleo, 7...

If you're trying to lose weight should you do cardio, or hit the weights? Find out in this episode! Things references: Our Program Pricing and Options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options How to fix skinny fat: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/blog/2019/11/19/escaping-the-skinny-fat-trap-exactly-what-you-need-to-do Activity tracker research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8817215/ E...

The Digital Barbell Training Method combines the best of strength training, bodybuilding, and conditioning. So a big part of our workouts are spent doing accessory exercises with dumbbells and barbells. In today's episode, we reveal our 10 favorite accessory exercises we're doing now, and why we like them so much. To learn your options for working with us, check out this page: https://www....

You've heard that all calories count, but do they all count the same? Will some hurt you more than help you? Find out! Let us set your calories and Macros for you: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator The Top 10 Reasons You're Working Out But Don't Look Like It: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift Body Composition vs. Body Weight Episode: Apple: https://podca...

We're in the process of moving into our Airstream. Here's how we're using M.E.D. during a time of transition to stay in shape. Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you. In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it. We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you've tried before hasn't worked, and what to do in...

There are 10 reasons you're working out but don't look like it. Here are the top 3, and what to do about them. Get the solution to all 10 with our free 10-day email course: https:www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift Find out how many calories we recommend for you and your goals: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator Our coaching options: https://www.digitalbarb...

You've heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Even if it's not true, it's a chance to optimize your performance, improve your body composition, boost your energy, and avoid nighttime overeating. In today's episode we talk about 3 common mistakes people are making with their breakfast that are holding them back from getting better results. Things mentioned in this episode: Our...

Why does my I.T. band hurt when I run more than a mile and a half? What's the best way to know if my workout program is working? I've been stuck at the same weight since Thanksgiving. How can I break through the plateau? I'm lifting weights, but I'm not seeing muscle definition. What can I do? I feel like my metabolism has slowed down since I turned 40. Are there real ways to speed it up? I want t...

What's your goal weight? Great! Now forget about it, and focus on what we are talking about in this episode. Things referenced in this episode: Apply to work with Blakley and Jonathan: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us Bodyweight vs. Body Comp Photo: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/s/IMG_7965-4.JPG Free 5-Week Program to improve your body composition: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsanda...

2024 was full of highs and lows, but God is good. In today's episode we reflect on 7 powerful takeaways from the year. Leave a comment and let us know what you think. To apply to work with us... - http://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you. In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it...

Do you need to drink a protein shake right after your workout? How about carbs? Should you eat those before and after your workout? What about protein? We're taking away all of the mystery around pre and post-workout nutrition today and giving you all the details of what you should and shouldn't eat before and after you train. Grab our free calorie and protein calculator: https://www.digitalbarbel...

Want to build more muscle? Supplements can help. In today's podcast episode we're laying out 3 proven muscle building supplements. Things referenced in this episode: Let us calculate your calories and protein: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator Recommended Creatine & Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/shop/digitalbarbell/list/7QRXU7YYOKQN?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs...

How you train & eat in your 30,40's & 50's sets the stage for your quality of life as you age.   In this episode Dr. Amonette presents the case for training for strength and power as a way to fight off the decline in quality of life as you age.  The Health and Human Performance Institute at UHCL: https://www.uhcl.edu/hhpi/about/ Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just...

Don't let fear of the gym stop you from getting in the best shape of your life. Use the 3 tips in this episode to overcome the reasons you aren't hitting the gym consistently. Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you. In that time we've uncovered 10 reasons why you're working out, but you don't look like it. We'll email you every day for 10 days revealing why what you...

Do you find it harder to recover from your workouts now that you're over 40? More soreness? More aches and pains? Things change as you get older, but that doesn't mean you can't recover well and keep training. In this episode we'll lay out your "4 Step Plan For Recovery Over 40" Things referenced in this episode: Our Training Method: https://youtu.be/Al8_OL5Yvbw 10 Reasons You're Working Out But Y...

You're killing yourself in the gym 4, 5, 6, or even 7 days a week. But if you're honest, you don't look like it.  You've tried: Doing more workouts Switching programs Adding extra cardio like running and biking Cutting out carbs Eating cleaner Burning more calories Getting more steps Eating less calorie Over the last 13 years, we've coached hundreds of people just like you. In that time we've unco...

Want to lose 10 pounds? Want to make more money? Be a better spouse? Here's how to reframe your goals, accomplish what you want, and change into the person you want to become. Apply for coaching: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

Not all protein is created equally. Here are 6 high-protein, low-calorie, muscle-building foods to include in your diet. We'll also let you know which protein supplement is a waste when it comes to building muscle. Making Gains as a vegetarian: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/blog/2019/9/24/roo1erxgmyp9olsdwgmoltxs1hktoq How much protein to eat: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrien...

Get more out of your workouts with these 6 tips 2024 Digital Barbell Holiday Gift Guide - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/s/2024-Holiday-Gift-Guide.pdf Get notified about our Black Friday Sale: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/join-our-email-list

Surely you've seen it on the shelves or in the gas station. So what does this science say about this expensive water? Be the first to know about our BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/join-our-email-list Make grocery shopping and food prep a breeze with our free guide: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguide Apply to work with us: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

Today we're doing a FACE OFF! What's better: Protein Powder or Ready to Drink Shakes Eliminate Squats & Deadlifts Over 40 or Keep Doing Them Counting Calories For Weight Loss or Changing Your Habits Training Your Abs or Just Do Compound Lifts Burpees vs. No Burpees Be the first to know about our BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/join-our-email-list Make grocery shopping and foo...