Digital Barbell Podcast

Have you hit a plateau? Maybe that's a good thing.  What does it truly take to maintain results?  The truth behind comparison and the "Other 23 hours" of your day.  Follow Alex on Instagram @alexqmaclin and check out his website at www.alexmaclin.com Want to work with Digital Barbell?  You know you do.  Custom Nutrition Coaching - Whether you're looking for better nutritio...

Let's get real.  Why is change so hard?  Why are low-calorie diets a terrible idea? Why do we sometimes feel like we're all alone?  How does one excuse turn into a bad habit?  These topics and many more.  Custom Nutrition Coaching - Whether you're looking for better nutrition habits or you are trying to nail down the exact amount of protein, carbs and fat you should be eat...

Has anyone ever insisted that you eat food you didn't want?  Do people assume you NEVER eat cookies if you're fit?  How does restriction fit in to a healthy lifestyle?  Big topic friends!  Let's dig in! Want to work with us?  You better believe you do! Here's how we can help! Custom Nutrition Coaching - Whether you're looking for better nutrition habits or you are trying t...

Some client's progress surpasses our expectations.  What sets these people apart?   Are they special?  Is there a common thread?  Find out in this episode. If you're reading this the week of 3/29/21, registration for BODY and BUILT with Dumbbells is OPEN!  Sign up in the links below1  Want to work with us?  You better believe you do! Here's how we can help!...

Overrated or Underrated? Is Running for exercise underrated? Drinking preworkout? What about things like training your abs or doing overhead squats? NOBULL workout clothes? We’re giving it to you straight in episode #41 of the podcast. BONUS: Find out why #41 is a special number for us. Articles we referenced in this podcast: SUPPLEMENTS:  https://www.digitalbarbell.com/blog/2019/8/28/the-sup...

Learn what carb cycling is and if it's right for you, what we do for our own workouts, how we stay motivated, the nutrition differences between chicken thighs and breasts and more.  Want to work with us?  You better believe you do! Here's how we can help! Custom Nutrition Coaching - Whether you're looking for better nutrition habits or you are trying to nail down the exact amount of prot...

You don't have to be perfect to accomplish great things.  What you believe about yourself can become your reality.  Do you think you can change or do you think you're destined to stay the same?   Meet Marshall Scott.    A professional photographer and Digital Barbell client who's made incredible strides in both his physical health and in his mindful approach to life. ...

It happens to all of us.  Life happens. You have great intentions but things go sideways.  Here's how to keep the speedbumps of life from stopping your progress altogether.   How you respond to "less than perfect" circumstances determines your ultimate path.  Because let's face it... Life is hard and "stuff" happens. But what you do during challenging times can either keep you...

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...