Build A Better You

In this episode, I discuss the real secret to success. Why you need to stop chasing motivation and start chasing the thing you’re probably avoiding: taking action and actually starting. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and brief comment about how this podcast has helped you! Please reach out with any questions or concerns! Get...

In this episode, I discuss the truth behind if you can actually lose weight while drinking alcohol. There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings around alcohol and weight loss/gain, but I cut through all the BS and tell you everything you need to know about it. Specifically, if you’re someone who may benefits from incorporating alcohol in moderation or someone who just needs to cut it out entire...

In this episode, I discuss how to lose weight if you work a desk job, why people who work desk jobs struggle with weight loss, and actionable tips you can incorporate into your diet, exercise, and schedule & routine to make weight loss easier. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and brief comment about how this podcast has he...

In this episode, I talk about everything you need to do to maximize muscle growth from training, nutrition, and recovery. It was a lot to get into but I tried to keep it as simple and digestible as possible. So bust out your notepad and dive in. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and brief comment about how this podcast has help...

Stop overthinking and just do it. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and brief comment about how this podcast has helped you! Please reach out with any questions or concerns! Get Your FREE Fitness Guide And Get On My Email List! http://eepurl.com/hbYPcD 1-on-1 Online Coaching: https://www.austinchanfitness.com/online-coaching/ L...

In this episode, I discuss not your average reasons on why strength training is important. Not your typical boring sciency reasons. Why? Because we say it all the time and no one listens, instead, let’s talk about the REAL reasons why you should strength train. The ones that are deep down the reasons why we initially start. And honestly, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. As always, than...

In this episode, I talk about the differences between training for strength vs hypertrophy. Training for both isn’t going to be too far off and something you don’t need to concern yourself with too much, but if you wanted to take your training to the next level, this can be something to think about. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star r...

Let’s face it, what’s worse than not doing anything and not making progress? It’s actually doing everything and putting in the work only to realize you are self-sabotaging yourself and not making any progress. So in this episode, I talk about 5 common calorie tracking mistakes you’re probably making that’s standing in the way of your success. Make sure you’re not making any of these mistakes and I...

In this episode, I talk about overrated/underrated exercises for building muscle. Now, keep in mind that this doesn’t mean that these exercises are “good” or “bad.” It just means that in the context of building muscle, especially if you want to do it as efficiently and effectively as possible, you are going to want to choose better versus worse exercises for it. As always, thank you so much for li...

In this episode, I talk about what the “best” workout split is. Spoiler alert, there is no best workout split. But I do talk about how I personally like to program for clients while managing all of the necessary variables within training while also adding my own pizzazz or style into the programs. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rev...

If you aren't following me on Instagram, do so because that is the only place where I'll be updating you as far as my fat loss journey is concerned. In this episode, I talk about my exact approach to losing fat fast as a personal trainer. Specifically, what I am doing with my diet, training, and cardio routine. I also go into who should and shouldn’t consider following this type of routine, why yo...

Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flores_strength/ In this episode, I talk to fellow strength and fat loss coach, Daniel Flores. We talk about a variety of topics including powerlifting, how we got into fitness and coaching, as well as his experience with fad diets like intermittent fasting and carnivore. I am looking to take on new online coaching clients for the month of January as w...

In this episode, I talk about how you should be setting your fitness goals. No, nothing cheesy like setting SMART goals or any of that, but rather why you and how should be setting performance-based goals over body composition goals. This is a short one so make sure to listen to the whole thing :) I am looking to take on new online coaching clients for the month of January as well so if you need e...

In this episode, I speak to fellow friend and coach Leo Alves. We discuss Leo’s experience in Japan, living in the UK, his advice on how to get started with your fitness, our thoughts on the MCU (SPOILER ALERT), how to accomplish your New Year’s goals, his advice for building fitness into your life if you are a busy individual, and how to know if information is real or BS. MARVEL SPOILERS (5:55 -...

In this episode, I talk about how to spot fitness BS on the internet and social media. Particularly I discuss 5 red flags you should look out for to separate the charlatans from the real fitness professionals who actually want to help you. Especially with the New Year, a lot of people including you want to take on fitness related goals so it may be hard not knowing who to trust or what information...

In this episode, I speak to fellow friend and coach Ted Shreds. We discuss everything from Ted’s fitness journey and severely undereating thinking it was the solution to losing fat, how he has struggled with gym-timidation, our opinions on TikTok and social media, his best underrated fat loss tips, how to manage your fitness over the holidays, and more! Check out Ted’s content here! Ted’s Instagra...

In this episode, I talk about how you can finally stop lollygagging and finally get started with fitness (and keep going!). Many people are either in the cycle of constantly starting and stopping or never start to achieve what they truly want. Hopefully, the pep talk and advice in this podcast help you get started and closer to your goals! As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjo...

Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachtaiters/ Andy's Website: https://www.coachtaiters.com/ In this episode, I talk to a fellow great coach and friend of mine, Andy Tait. Specifically, we talk about: Why everyone can benefit from coaching (even us coaches) - 0:03 What’s the *secret* routines do personal trainers do? - 2:35 How to best maintain fat loss results - 5:09 Why you shouldn’t...

In this episode, I talk about the age-old question: should you bulk or cut first? Specifically, I talk about: What is bulking and cutting? What their purposes are? When and why should you do each phase? How to do it? What do most people get wrong about these approaches? Can you do both at the same time (build muscle and lose fat)? As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this...

In this episode, I talk about all things resistance profile. I talk about the logic behind changing resistance profiles, how muscle is built, and why we choose different exercises for muscle growth. This is a slightly more advanced topic than usual, but shoot me an email if you have any questions at all. In short, a resistance profile is how hard an exercise is or feels at certain ranges of motion...

In this episode, I talk about how to stay on track during the holidays. The holidays are a tough time for many people to stay on track with their training and nutrition so I provide a lot of information in terms of how to develop a mindset to help you stay consistent during the holidays as well as include a nutrition method to help you stay consistent and on track with your fat loss goals. As alwa...

In this episode, I address 5 muscle myths that I constantly hear. These aren’t necessarily anything crazy and outlandish that you’ve probably heard years before, but more nuanced ones that “sound legit” at first, but aren’t as true or accurate as they appear to be. It certainly takes more education and experience to see through the BS, but I’m hoping to provide some insight and help for you elevat...

In this episode, we go a little off the from the traditional podcast where I talk about one specific topic, but instead, I do a quick Q&A from my Instagram poll answering a variety of questions from a variety of topics. Let me know if you like this style or the other one better! As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and brief c...

In this episode, I talk about the 5 of the most common reasons why you don’t look like you lift or rather why you feel like you don’t look like you lift. Most of them are going to be addressing your approach when it comes to diet and training but there are a couple that also addresses your mindset around your diet and training as well. As always, thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed...

In this episode, I talk about the 5 most common dieting mistakes people make. These are especially true for most people who first embark on their fitness journey or get into the dieting space. Unfortunately these mistakes are prevalent thanks to the misinformation and human nature to want quick fixes. However, luckily, by listening to this episode, you get a better idea of how you can learn from m...