F Cubed: Fitness, Finance, and Faith

The two pieces to the training puzzle: training volume and training intensity.   But how do you balance the two together??? Watch the video version of this podcast here! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And if you're looking for your FREE 12-WK CARDIO PLAN, you've found it. Or scoop up the Fat Loss Formula - free of course. Interest...

In the sage words of MLK, or better yet, JC, the truth will indeed set you free. There is an incredible power in telling the truth, and no better example exists than that of the final days before Jesus went to the cross, when he had a confrontation with Pontius Pilate, as written in the Gospel of John NIV 8:32. We also throw a nod to the late, Ravi Zacharias, and use an example of the Law of Nonco...

It’s pretty hard to argue that high volume training is an effective way to grow. Whether it be a high volume chest workout, high volume back workout, high volume arms workout (#pumpchasers), or a high volume shoulder workout, the evidence is clear - more volume typically means more progress. But, we want to be careful that we don’t always add sets to our sessions, at the expense of more load or mo...

In no other faith, belief, or worldview, do grace and mercy exist simultaneously like they do in Christianity. Through the Gospel, we are freely given what we don’t deserve (grace), and we are shielded from what we do deserve (mercy). And here is what this means for your life... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And if you're looking for...

Are you serious about sustainable fat loss? Are you done losing a bunch of weight, only to gain it all back (plus a lil’ sumpin, sumpin)?? Then here is one thing you absolutely NEED to have in your nutrition. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And if you're looking for your FREE 12-WK CARDIO PLAN, you've found it. Or scoop up the Fat Loss...

Ever worked really hard at something, only to be dissatisfied at the end? Then you find yourself wondering… Maybe your dreams aren’t big enough, your goals aren’t high enough, and your work isn’t good enough? So what do you want to do? Immerse yourself even more fully in your work. Work more...work harder. But that will never satisfy you. -----------------------------------------------------------...

The Bible can change your life, if you let it. And the Gospel itself can completely transform your heart, if you give it a chance. But at the end of the day, before either of those things are even a consideration, you'll need to answer this question: Can I trust Jesus? Today, let's explore that question. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

You want to be sliced to the gills and shredded to the bone? You want to be so lean that your muscles are ready to pop through your skin at any given moment? Ok - go get it. Just be aware, there's a cost. And that cost gets larger and larger, the leaner and leaner you go.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And if you're looking for y...

When you look at the Gospel from the outside, it’s not that easy to believe. As a Christian, I have lots of sympathy and compassion for the Non-Christians out there that have a difficult time accepting the core message of the Bible. In fact, in some ways, I think there’s actually a bias not to believe the Gospel… -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

At some point in every lifter’s career, longevity begins to become more and more important. And not only longevity from a health standpoint, but longevity from a progress standpoint. So given that you want to continue training at a high level for many years to come, how should you adjust your training volume to achieve long-term hypertrophy? In this episode of the podcast, we give a clear, practic...

Not going to lie - weekend blowouts? I know them well - too well. I basically spent the first half of my BB career perfecting the weekend blowout, only to be followed up by super strict, extreme dieting on the backside, just to try and get back to even. Even to this day, I have to be super intentional, otherwise a ho-hum Saturday can easily turn into a ho-ho Saturday. Do you relate to this? If so,...

One of the most famous passages in all of the New Testament (which could probably be said of all NT text, but I digress) is taken from Galatians 5:22-23, where Paul talks of the “fruit of the spirit”. Here, he lays out the characteristics that we as Christians should strive to embody as followers of Christ. But what’s even more interesting is his use of fruit as the vessel to convey this informati...

We've all heard of Lifestyle Creep - where as you make more money, you don't actually save, you just spend more. But can this same idea be applied to nutrition...in a positive way? It can - with Macro Creep. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And if you're looking for your FREE 12-WK CARDIO PLAN, you've found it. Or scoop up the Fat Loss F...

Before ever digging into the specifics of a given faith, we all need to come to some conclusion about the existence of a God Himself. Does what we understand, or not understand, about the world around us point to a Supernatural Being having a hand in its creation? Why or why not? To help answer that, we borrow an idea from JB Warner’s Cold Case Christianity YouTube Channel, and we apply the “Insid...

In a very famous quote, Ghandi once said, “I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” And even GK Chesterton, an evangelical preacher, said, “The greatest case against Christiantiy is Christians themselves.” On the surface, these appear to be negative evaluations of Christians, their testimonies for Christ’s life and their representation of the f...

Everybody wants to focus on maximum speed and maximum output. How hard can I go today? How far can I push right now? That’s the question that traps us all. Instead, however, what we need to focus on our average speed. Not how badly can I blast it now, but rather, how can I push my boundaries just a little bit to boost my overall, average output? With both nutrition and training, maximum speed is s...

A question that every fat loss enthusiast must have a response to if they hope to come anywhere near their ultimate goal of residence in Shredsville. The truth is, everybody hits a sticking point in their progress...probably more than one, probably every month or so, before they cross the finish line. Here’s the how and why behind how you burst through those barriers and keep sandblasting fat off...

As we talk about in today’s episode, not only can Vitamin D help your achy joints and boost your mood, but a lot of us are deficient in Vitamin D to begin with. So today we dive into the research and offer some dosing recommendations to get the biggest benefit. As always, check with your doctor before trying any of this. A set of basic labs from your doc can show you where your own levels are. ---...

If you follow my content at all, you know I'm the biggest fan you'll ever meet, when it comes to tracking macros. When it comes to fat loss, there's simply nothing better than monitoring your intake to ensure that you're in a caloric deficit. And today, we learn a brand new reason why - it guarantees that you're progressing. Don't forget to register for our FINAL FREE TRAINING before Thanksgiving:...

If you’re in the gym, and you’re serious, then you want to get better. Now getting “better” comes in all shapes and sizes. For some, it means getting huge and gargantuan. For others, it means getting all sleek and sexy and stuff. Regardless of the specific goal, you need to focus on strength...and here are two (less common) reasons why. Don't forget to check out our upcoming FREE TRAINING: THE 3 D...

Do you know your "carbohydrate metabolism"? What about your "fat metabolism"? In other words, do you know how much fuel your body can process and still reach your physique goals...especially if they're of the getting shredded variety? Metabolisms are fluid and dynamic. They change over time, and they're not set in stone. So even if you're not super happy where yours might be right now (kind of lik...

Carb Cycling is the way to go. It's a nutritional strategy with both physiological (possibly) and psychological benefits. And not only that, but during a deep, length cutting phase, it's SUSTAINABLE. But as we always like to say, "for every gimme, there's a gotcha". And with Carb Cycling? You've got to be careful your highs don't get too high, and your lows too, that you're slowly feeding a starve...

In my study of Romans, I came across Romans 4:14, and it blew me away. It stopped me in my tracks, and it caused me to reexamine the relationship between faith and works in a brand new way. Namely, if works really were the ticket to eternity with God, wouldn't that effectively render Jesus's sacrificial life unnecessary??? Prayers that God speaks to you through this podcast! ______________________...

Leave it to Paul, with his letter to the Romans (specifically Romans 2: 6) to highlight the power of Jesus!  If you've ever wondered, "what does faith without works mean?", then Romans 2:6 can look very confusing at first glance. _____________________________________________ FULL THROTTLE FAT LOSS - Enrollment is OPEN! And if you're looking for your FREE 12-WK CARDIO PLAN, you've found it. Or...

This is it. I figured it out. I'm kinda serious. It recently dawned on me (like yesterday, so this is very new) that when you're all charged up to knock out a low day with your diet, but you blunder your way through and make some mistakes, it hurts you in multiple ways. Not only do you not realize the physical progress you wanted to from the low day, but you still feel mentally fatigued from havin...