Digital Barbell Podcast

What the heck is Nutrition Coaching?  Wonder no more! Find out in this episode as Jonathan walks you through the average client journey from the basics to more advanced topics like refeeds, cutting and bulking. Get notified when our 8-week Nutrition Transformation Course is available - Sign up here: www.digitalbarbell.com/nutritiontransformation Also if you're reading this the week of 2/22/21...

How to build good habits, the importance of mindful eating, the magic of fruits and veggies, how to make real change and what it takes to keep going when motivation is low. You can accomplish great things by mastering the basics… In this episode of the podcast we’re talking with Nutrition Coach Alex Maclin about his “Basic AF” approach to nutrition. Don’t miss this episode friends and be sure and...

What do people who succeed have in common? What does "success" even mean? When do you know it's time to hire help?  Is anyone really "self-made"? Where are people spending too much time and money on their nutrition? Without this guy you probably wouldn't be reading this... As we transitioned from an in-person coaching business to online we thought we knew what we were doing on the business fr...

How to choose the right weights for your workout, how much to rest during your workouts, how to work around knee and elbow pain and how to know if you're working hard enough... Things we want you to know! An experienced coach can anticipate the things that you need to know to get a great, safe workout.   Things you probably never even thought about.   In this episode we're spilling the b...

A great workout program needs some key ingredients.  But do too much of one part and you'll feel beat up or bored.  Leave out another part and you may not get the results you're hoping for.  In this episode, we give our thoughts on the perfect program.  If you're reading this in January 2021 you're in luck! Join the February group of BODY ! Custom Nutrition Coaching - Prepay fo...

The most powerful principle of nutrition that's at the root of all successful weight loss or gain.  It's a simple, yet complicated topic.  Let's dig in and get to the bottom in this episode.  Articles we discussed in this episode: All You Need to Know About Bulking The Right Way Our Free Calorie and Macronutrient Calculator - Download this to set your calorie deficit or surplus. We'...

Q&A! -  Cardio when training strength, best sports for  kids, tracking your progress, advice for a new online-coach on this week's episode. You asked, we answered! Articles referenced:   Makin' gains as a vegetarian What you need to know about bulking Eating for body composition We've got some deals for you here at the beginning of 2021! JANUARY 2021 ONLY!  Custom Nutrition...

Have you made (or are you making) one of these common mistakes people make when trying to get fit and healthy?  We've been there and we've seen it all.  Learn from our mistakes and our experience coaching others and avoid these common threads.  Exercise: 1. Not having a plan - Wing it? I don't think so!  2. Having the wrong plan - Is what you're doing ever going to give you the...

Most people give up on their "resolutions" by January 12th.  Let's take a different approach this year.  Healthy habits for your body and mind are where it's at.  We gave some thought to what we really think matters when it comes to the habits that can really set you up for a fulfilling and successful life.  5 Habits to start in 2021 1. Just Start - There's never a "right" or "...

Let us not dwell on the past, but highlight the good, forget the bad and look at where we're going next!  Bring on 2021 Digital Barbell Family! We love you! Things we talked about on this episode: The 2 Week Turnaround - The FREE 14 day exercise and nutrition plan to get you going. Digital Barbell BODY Digital Barbell BUILT Our Email list where all the cool people get tons of free exclusive c...

Use a reverse diet to eat more food, How to train if you want bigger muscles, Attacking ALL the goals at once, and fixing your posture. Ohhhh baby we’ve got a good one for you today! Here are some things that we referenced in today's episode: Fixing your posture Our YouTube Channel Reverse Dieting Muscle Growth How to Deadlift We also talked about our 12-Week full-body fitness program Digital Barb...

16 years ago Carlos was at rock bottom. His confidence was non-existent and he didn’t know if or how he could turn things around. He found the story of someone else who had changed their life through the barbell. He took his entire paycheck as a grocery sacker and bought a one year membership to the gym. He committed to working out every day for a year and the rest is history. The fact that he can...

Life is hard.  We all go through incredibly challenging things.  How we respond to those challenges is what directs the course of our future.   Blakley opens up about her life in this episode.  She hopes her story encourages you to keep pushing forward to realize your potential and to keep changing your life and the lives of those you touch for the better.   If you kn...

From hiding in gym class to coaching a class full of athletes.  From restricting food at a young age to finding freedom from the scale and a sustainable approach to her nutrition.  Shannan makes us proud and we think you'll be inspired by her story.  If you're inspired by Shannan, you can join the same program as her.  To get notified early-bird registration and to be eligible...

We all have bad habits.  None of us are perfect, and that's ok. But some of us are letting habits hold us back from getting healthy and achieving great things.  And many times these habits are rooted in excuses or lies that we're telling ourselves.  In this episode we're talking about the most common ones that we see, and how to overcome them.  

Macros, Short for Macronutrients. They make up all of the food you eat and they’re a powerful tool if you know how to use them. No more confusion around calories and macronutrients! We’re clearing it all up in this episode. Want to check out our free calculator for setting your target macros? Here you go! http://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator Want to learn how to use MyFi...

Can Deadlifts fix your back pain?  The Deadlift is awesome, but not if you're doing it too much or doing it wrong.  Jonathan and Dr. Mike give their thoughts on the deadlift, the right way to pick things up, and the best alternative music from the 90's.  You can find Michael Henry at : https://jmhenrydpt.com/ Don't miss this one! Want more?  Visit www.digitalbarbell.com and hea...

How one bad decision turns into ten.  How not being perfect stops us from greatness by making us throw in the towel.  Let's talk about the All or Nothing Mentality and how you can turn it around and change your life by taking control of your thoughts and actions. Are you imperfect?  Good.  So are we.  When did perfection become the standard? Why is it so easy to let one slip up take us to such a n...

Supplements can be a huge waste of money.  But some really can help fill in the holes in your nutrition and boost your progress.  Here are the facts on what actually works (and why) and which ones to leave on the shelf. This podcast was adapted from an article on our blog: The Supplements You Actually Need  Here are some other related posts: Vitamins , Fiber , Protein Timing If you'...

Sean doesn’t back down from a challenge.  But after losing 70lbs and gaining it back he wasn’t in a great place.  He needed something different than the unsustainable things he’d tried before.   In June Sean partnered with us.  In his first 4 months Sean is down 40lbs, about 20% body fat and has a new perspective on his health and fitness.  ”I’m getting stronger every day...

How you train has a huge impact on the visual results you see over time.  What if the things you're doing in the gym, or on the streets will never give you the results you are looking for? Muscle tone, muscle definition, athletic... Call it what you want.  If your goal is to look better physically it matters what you do in your training.  You might not only be doing the wrong type o...

Eating out at restaurants can be tricky if you don't know what's going on behind the scenes.  Culinary trained chef JC Ricks is pulling back the kitchen curtain and telling us how food is cooked, how to order it and how to cook it at home so it's still delicious.   Wow what an episode we have today with Head Chef and part owner of Dandelion Cafe in Houston, TX JC Ricks .  Let's face...

It's hard to change your body composition if you don't know what to eat.  Everyone knows you can't out work a bad diet.  But what if you don't even know what a "good" diet really is?  Whether your goal is improving your health or improving your physique, the foods you choose matter.  Here's what you need to know about how food affects your body composition.   The fact is t...

It's Q&A time and we're tackling all kinds of frequently asked questions.  How to get your family on board, the best exercises for glutes, training if you have an active job and exercises good for sciatica. We're talking Whey Protein. We're talking about the things our most successful clients do. We're talking about the difference in carbohydrate sources. We're talking about whether or no...

How a professional photographer and busy mom of two cut the cravings, lost 25lbs (so far) and got to feeling better than ever with hard work and Digital Barbell BODY We love Christine!  She's an inspiration.  Her story is so common and we think you'll really be able to identify with the struggles that we all go through when trying to get fit and in shape.  With so many choices out there we are luc...