The Daily Swole

Most debates about nutrient timing miss the fact that the TYPE of food comes first, before counting macros and certainly before intermittent fasting, carb cycling, carb loading, etc.

Eating healthy is really the EASIEST part of fitness. Most people make up BS excuses as to how challenging it is...but it's not.

There are many scams in the fitness industry, and perhaps the biggest is the presence of anabolic steroid usage in all areas of fitness including marketing, supplementation, social media influencers, apparel brands, etc.

The power of high reps is released in this episode with some key body parts that need that extra love and attention.

Casey Cochran is one of the founders of Fit Food Fresh, a nationally top-rated (Yelp) meal delivery company that serves the greater South Florida area.

Some general news updates and a couple thoughts on current events before diving into the Tibialis Anterior breakdown and discussion.

You won't feel like going to the gym EVERY day, but there are problems with listening to that voice on your shoulder that tells you not to.

Discussing focused training methods in order to build muscle with more segmented splits over more broad training protocols such as upper/lower, push/pull.

Instead of just "resting", why not take an active approach to your recovery? This episode is about how you can and SHOULD treat your recovery as importantly as your training, because it IS your training.

Sometimes we have to look at our effort and realize that the hard work can ONLY pay off if we stay true to the path and keep the pressure on. This was a great episode recapping some concerns with the "fat acceptance" movement and recent videos posted, along with Q&A.

It's time to get those humps pumping! Talking legs, glute activation, rep schemes, volume variables and some solid Q&A.

This is an EXTREMELY important episode for EVERYONE.

Full breakdown and discussion about building muscle, implementing yoga and psychological strategies, and dissection of the long head of the triceps brachii.

Open discussion about some "new research" that turns into headline grabbers very quickly. It is one of the foundational problems with how information is dispensed and diluted through social media and other publications.

That's right! Open Q&Anus today for a Saturday Swole - It's just like a regular Q&A, but Papa Swolio style! Great questions and a fun episode as always.

It is gaining popularity and is an interesting contrast to the more recent vegan trends. There are no definitive answers on the efficacy of this style of dieting, but has been shown largely beneficial from people's personal experiences on social media, etc.

Motivation is a fleeting emotion that comes and goes. Most people wait to be inspired, and they end up waiting for a LONG, LONG time. This is one of the most important episodes, and will be an absolute game-changer for many of you. Pass this around to those that need to learn this lesson.

Abdominal training is one of the most highly targeted areas to get the "holy grail" of muscles popping out...but how is it BEST to approach training in this area? Is there something specific that can be done to improve results?

Having the right approach to your training and injury prevention is essential. This episode delves into the proper mentality to have when digging into your short-term AND long-term goals.

Full 3D breakdown of the rotator cuff muscle group and it's importance in stabilizing the shoulder and preventing acute and chronic injury.

This isn't quite a muscle by anatomical standards, but VERY similar in how it needs to be trained.

Deciding on which to use for your particular goals depends on whether you are able to continuously learn and listen to your body. Light weights are the standard for training when you are a beginner, but can those also be effective as you move towards more advanced programming? Lots of valuable content in this episode, a must listen in my book.

This is your biggest mistake and is a massively negative influence in your life. It will affect your fitness, your mental AND physical health, and can ultimately change your overall outlook on life.

The trapezius is a largely misunderstood muscle group and is a major reason why people end up looking like turtles or having shoulder issues. This episode breaks down the parts of the trapezius and how you can train them effectively.

Directly addressing the growing social prowess of the fat acceptance and body shaming movement which seriously needs to stop. Epic rant, discussion, and TRUTH.