Bryan Fitzsimmons

The FIT40 Podcast

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This podcast is for people 40+ who are interested in simplifying their health and fitness so they can get leaner, stronger, and feel incredible. bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

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Bryan Fitzsimmons

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Health

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

#401: The Disconnect Between GLP-1 Drugs & Fitness 30.06.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ Email: Bryan@fit40coaching.com DESCRIPTION If you’re using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy and also trying to strength train, this episode is a must-listen. As a certified perso...

#400: Outcomes Over Protocols, Best Fitness Wearables, How To Improve HRV & VO2 Max 23.06.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ Email: Bryan@fit40coaching.com DESCRIPTION Welcome back to the Fit40 Podcast! As a certified personal trainer and fitness coach here in Greenville, North Carolina, I’ve spent over a deca...

#399: How To Restart Your Fitness After Vacation 16.06.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ Email: Bryan@fit40coaching.com DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down exactly how to restart your fitness after vacation without falling into the destructive trap...

#398: 3 Simple Tips to Stay on Track During Summer Vacations 02.06.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ Email: Bryan@fit40coaching.com DESCRIPTION Are you heading out on summer vacation but dreading the thought of losing all your hard-earned progress? In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast,...

#397: From Yoga to the Weight Room: Why Adding Strength Training Changes Everything 26.05.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ Email: Bryan@fit40coaching.com DESCRIPTION Welcome back to the FIT40 Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with one of my incredible clients, Marijane, to discuss her inspiring transforma...

#396: Keeping Up With The Kids: Top Exercises For Pain-Free Parenting 19.05.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ Email: Bryan@fit40coaching.com DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast , I'm breaking down the top five exercises every parent over 40 needs to master to stay active and injury-...

#395: How to Start a Fitness Journey: 5 Essential Tips for Beginners 12.05.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ Email: Bryan@fit40coaching.com DESCRIPTION Ready to kickstart your health without the "bodybuilder" intensity? In this episode, I'm breaking down the five pillars of starting a fitness j...

#394: How to Lose Weight Without Giving Up Pizza, Dessert, or Your Social Life w/ Mike Doehla 28.04.2026

WHERE TO FIND MIKE Instagram: @mikedoehla WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ Email: Bryan@fit40coaching.com DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I sit down with Mike Doehla, founder of Stronger U, to break do...

#393: Not All Nutrition Advice Is Good Advice 21.04.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ Email: Bryan@fit40coaching.com DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down why most nutrition advice you hear is either incomplete, misleading, or flat-out wrong—and h...

#392: You Know You Need More Protein… Here’s How to Actually Do It 14.04.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down how to choose the right personal trainer in Greenville, North Carolina and why not all trainers are created equal. If you’r...

#391: Not All Personal Trainers Are the Same… Here’s How to Tell the Difference 07.04.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down how to choose the right personal trainer in Greenville, North Carolina and why not all trainers are created equal. If you'r...

#390: Why You Crash Every Afternoon... And What to Do Instead 31.03.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ DESCRIPTION In this episode, I break down why so many busy adults over 40 hit that brutal afternoon energy crash and what to do instead. I share simple nutrition and fitness strategies t...

#389: Updated Fitness Guidelines Every 40+ Adult Should Know 24.03.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down the brand new ACSM exercise guidelines and what they actually mean for busy adults over 40. As a personal trainer in Greenv...

#388: My Top 5 Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips for Busy Adults 17.03.2026

FREE GROCERY GUIDE & PFC CHEAT SHEET https://fit40coaching.com/ (located at bottom of the home page) DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down my top 5 healthy grocery shopping tips for busy adults over 40 who want to lose weight, improve their nutrition, and make healthier food choices without spending hours in the kitchen. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach in Greenvi...

#387: Harvard-Trained Doctor Reveals the Truth About Functional Medicine, Lab Tests, and Health Influencers w/ Dr. Eryn Russo 10.03.2026

HOW TO FIND DR. RUSSO Website: https://balancedbodies.io/ Instagram Eryn- https://www.instagram.com/dr.eryn__balancedbodies Vinny- https://www.instagram.com/vinnyrusso_balancedbodies DESCRIPTION In this episode of the FIT40 Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Eryn Russo and Vinny Russo from Balanced Bodies to talk about what a truly effective health and fitness team looks like. We dive into how personal...

#386: The Dark Side of Dieting: 7 Things No One Tells You Before You Start 05.03.2026

WORK WITH ME ✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down the dark side of dieting and the seven things no one tells you before you start a calorie deficit. As a certified personal...

#385: Washing Veggies, Peptides, and Shiny Object Syndrome in the Fitness Industry w/ Chris Bealhen 03.03.2026

HOW TO FIND CHRIS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fatloss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Conquerfitandnutrition DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I sit down with Chris Bealhan to talk about sustainable fat loss, peptides, GLP-1 medications, and why busy adults over 40 keep getting pulled into shiny fitness trends. As a personal trainer in Greenville, North Carolina...

#384: Which Type of Personal Training Is Actually Right for You After 40? 26.02.2026

✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ DESCRIPTION In this episode of the FIT40 Podcast, I break down which type of personal training is actually right for you after 40, especially if you’re a busy parent trying to balance work, family, a...

#383: From Knee Surgery to Stronger Than Ever 24.02.2026

✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/ DESCRIPTION In this episode of the FIT40 Podcast, I sit down with one of my clients I train here in Greenville, North Carolina to talk about her journey after a double knee replacement and what it re...

#382: Are Low-Carb Diets Bad After 40? When They Help… and When They Hurt 19.02.2026

✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track? 👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call. Pick a day & time by clicking [HERE] DESCRIPTION Are low-carb diets actually bad after 40… or are they just misunderstood? In this episode I break down the real pros and cons of keto, carnivore, and low-carb dieting for busy adults over 40. We’ll talk about keto flu, choles...

#381: From Addiction to Recovery Through Fitness and Hope Is Alive 17.02.2026

HIA INFO HopeLine Number: (844) 346-7366 Website: https://www.hopeisalive.net/ Finding Hope: https://www.hopeisalive.net/finding-hope SIGN UP FOR THE HOPE IS ALIVE WORKOUT (ZOOM OR IN-PERSON) Sign Up Link: https://go.fit40coaching.com/hia DESCRIPTION In this episode of the FIT40 Podcast, I sit down with Dylan Clem, Senior Program Manager for Hope Is Alive, to talk about his powerful journey from h...

#380: 7 Things That Are Secretly Stalling Fat Loss After 40 12.02.2026

DESCRIPTION If you’re over 40, eating “healthy,” and still not losing fat, this episode is for you. In today’s Fit40 Podcast, I break down the seven biggest things that quietly stall fat loss after 40 —from under-eating protein and misunderstanding calories to dieting too long without maintenance and obsessing over the scale. We’ll talk nutrition, metabolism, hormones, mindset, and the simple shif...

#379: How He Lost 100 Pounds and Kept It Off After Years of Failed Diets w/ Chase Smith 10.02.2026

HOW TO FIND CHASE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chaseThe Chasing Health Podcast: DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I sit down with Chase Smith to break down what it really takes to lose a significant amount of weight and keep it off for good. Chase shares his raw journey of losing over 100 pounds, navigating years of failed diets, and finally finding an approach tha...

#378: The 3 Things Every Workout Must Include After 40 05.02.2026

FOLLOW-ALONG WORKOUT: DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down the three non-negotiables every workout needs after 40 if you want to stay strong, lean, and reduce injury risk. I explain why doing only cardio or only lifting stops working in midlife, how strength training, conditioning, and mobility each play a role, and how to combine them into a realistic 20–30 minute workou...

#377: The Real Reason the Scale Went Up Overnight (It’s Not Fat) 03.02.2026

DESCRIPTION A bad weigh-in can feel like all your progress disappeared overnight, but most of the time it has nothing to do with fat gain. In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening when the scale jumps, including water retention, glycogen, gut content, hormones, inflammation, stress, and inconsistent habits. We also talk about why weekly weigh-ins can be misleading, how daily weigh-i...

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