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In today's special episode we bring on our very first special guest! IFBB Classic Physique Pro Marof Montanary joins us in the studio just days before his next competition. We made the most of this special opportunity to dive into the mind of an elite high-level competitor. How does he approach competition? What do his goal setting habits look like? When we zoom in on his daily process you ar...

In today's spicy episode your favorite group of coaches discuss how your fitness level affects your sexual health. How important is it to have a healthy libido? What hormones most heavily influence this? And of course, what can one do to improve their sexual health and performance? All of these questions and more are covered for you. Be sure to share this one with your loved ones and thank yo...

In today's episode we take a deep dive into where our body compositions and standards come from and what may be influencing these standards.  Is staying shredded sustainable? What are the downsides of this mentality and approach? Can you be healthy at any size? And why the heck have dad bods become so popular?! Along with answering these questions, we also cover the impact social media has ha...

In today's enlightening episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan answer some of your most frequent questions around healing your gut, fasting, and getting back on track. From discussing which gut health trends are actually legit vs. which ones are just a trendy fad, to explaining which individuals would benefit from fasting and who should completely stay away from it. This one is sure to help you imp...

This Q&A episode features all three of your favorite coaches answering the questions you have been asking us. How can you curb your constant cravings and why are you having them? Do SARMs and peptides still count as being natty? Why and how do we structure cheat meals into our athlete programs? These questions and more are covered in this highly entertaining episode. Be sure to share this one...

This episode is all about cortisol. We call it the stress hormone but it is also responsible for so many positives we experience! What are the benefits of cortisol? What are symptoms and causes of chronically elevated cortisol? We answer these questions and so much more. Be sure to have your notepads ready because this one is dense with good info!

What does true strength look like to you? In this episode we dive deep into what characteristics a truly strong individual carries.  We also spend some time discussing the Liver King, hills we would die on, overrated country music stars, infuriating text responses, and horoscopes! Needless to say there is nonstop entertainment provided here so be sure to share this one with your people. 

This episode is all about how you can create a winning culture. Whether you are responsible for leading a team, a family, or just yourself, this episode is packed with value on how you can leave everyone and everything better than how you found them. We break down what it means to have a winning culture and the 5 pillars to build it upon. 

In today's HIconversation, Coach Austen and Coach Dan dive into how many of today's stars and superheroes would do on the bodybuilding stage. They also give their predictions to the Pittsburgh Pro placings. This highly entertaining dialogue will take you on a journey from the action hero era of movies all the way to whether or not pro athletes we see today are enhanced. Buckle up.  Thank...

Should you have a plan B? Are you really giving it your all to reach your goals? Today we dive into what it looks like to fully commit to becoming your greatest self and why so many people miss the mark on this. This episode is going to challenge you and force you to get better. Have your notepads ready. 

In today's episode we dive deep into the different lifestyle, training, and supplement protocols you can apply today to slow down your aging and keep your body performing at its peak. Rather than selling this information for a gazillion dollars we decided to give it to you for free. You're welcome.  Be sure to share this show with your loved ones and go leave everything better than how y...

In today's episode we answer some of our favorite questions from our faithful listeners! What are the dark sides of this massive wellness movement we are seeing? What age is the right age to explore hormone replacement therapy? And who has the best burger for our cheat meals? These questions and more are covered in this information and entertainment packed episode.  As always be sure to share...

Are you sure that you are training the best way to reach your goals? In this episode the Icon coaches break down how your training style should be designed specifically for the goals you have set and how often times we miss the mark on this.  Warning: this episode also contains strong opinions, questionable confidence, and one man's belief that he could survive hand-to-hand combat with a bear...

In today's episode we dive deep into the many ways that athletes are unintentionally sabotaging their progress or even competition prep. Many of these errors are done with the intentions to accelerate progress but result in the opposite effect. This episode will open your eyes to these potential pitfalls and result in helping you see greater progress.   Be sure to share this one with your fri...

Ready to "hack" your metabolism for greater fat loss? In today's episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan dive into the many ways you can increase your metabolic rate and place yourself in a position to consume more food while dropping more body fat than ever before. This episode is for anyone looking to have more energy, better body composition, and a greater functioning body. Be sure to s...

Today your favorite Icon coaches all discuss the realities of the supplement industry. Which ones are total garbage and which ones are worth your time. We end this educational episode with a list of our top 5 supplements for every day athletes looking to live healthier and longer lives.  Thank you for supporting this show and movement to improve the world one optimized life at a time. 

In today's highly informative and entertaining episode, the Icon coaching crew dives into the relatively new field of GLP-1s. From what they do in the body, to how they may be the key to unlocking your next level of progress and performance. Be sure to have your notepads ready and share this one with friends! 

In this HIGHly entertaining and NSFW episode, Coach Dan and Coach Austen bring an elevated perspective and dive into recent wellness industry trends and give their thoughts on them. They also give their thoughts on the outcome of this year's Arnold Classic and what the placings indicate about the direction of each division.  This episode was a ton of fun and, while not as heavy on the educati...

In today's unsupervised and uncensored episode, Coach Austen and Coach Dan discuss all you need to know about performance enhancing drugs;  - amateur vs professional level considerations  - when is it appropriate to start and for which individuals - biggest mistakes we see from enhanced athletes and their coaches and of course a healthy serving of entertaining banter throughout. Be sure to sh...

Today's episode is packed full of information all about the realities of birth control. What it does in the body; short and long term effects; different forms and what recommendations we have around them, and so much more.  We go deep with the knowledge on this one so have your notepads ready! As always thank you for supporting this mission to leave everyone and everything better than how we...

In this instantly applicable episode, the Icon coaching crew dives into best practices for injury prevention as you advance in your training. Here we discuss the importance of mobility and flexibility (and the difference between the two), adjusting intensity while maintaining effectiveness, and additional hormone/recovery considerations for you to make in order to make this a lifelong habit.  Be s...

In today's highly entertaining episode, the Icon Coaches discuss what fitness myths have some potential credibility and which ones offer no truth at all. Do you have to train an hour per day, 6 days per week to reach your dream physique? Is it possible to spot reduce body fat? Do women need testosterone and do men need estrogen? You will find the answers to these questions and much more insid...

In today's episode we take a deep dive into how you can recognize different forms of mental and physical plateaus and how you can overcome them. This episode is packed rich with useful and immediately applicable information so be sure to have your notepads ready.  Our mission with each and every episode is to leave you better off than when you started that episode and this one is no exception...

Today Coaches Lisa, Austen, and Dan discuss how you can make your approach to progress something that is sustainable so that your results can last a lifetime. Whether you are limited on time, funds, or motivation, this episode was created to help you break through these supposed limitations and level up! As always thank you for listening and supporting this show and please be sure to share this wi...

In this festive New Year's episode, Coach Lisa, Austen, and Dan all discuss their takes on new year's resolutions and their approach to making the most of this time of year. Also included in this episode are some exploration questions asked amongst themselves to dive deeper into each coach's psychology. This episode brings it all and is a great time. Enjoy and then share with your f...