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In this episode, Danny addresses questions he’s been asked frequently over the past couple of months when it comes to fitness. We talk about how to build up your brand, drama in the scientific side of the fitness world, and much more! We even discuss home workout techniques and some of Danny’s favorite ways to meal prep! Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and th...

In this episode, Danny answers your questions on a variety of topics, including: How much protein should you eat Does he have an "ideal" or "least favorite" type of client How to properly lean bulk Best exercises for quad growth Training glutes from home And MORE! ---- Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast...

In this episode, Danny talks about the current news of the world with COVID and the happenings that it has impacted. We also talk about three routines that can help you in your everyday life! These routines are not just to prevent injury; they have the potential to better your wellbeing as a whole! Lastly, we discuss and review a study that looked at how much does resistance training impact aerobi...

In this episode, Danny sits down and answers YOUR questions. These questions are submitted directly to Danny's inbox HERE ! Today's questions cover: Hydration, bloating, and getting enough water. Pre-workout, when to take it and should you take it if you train later in the day. Overtraining, training for gains if you have an active job. --- Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I...

In this episode, Danny outlines the importance and how-to of posterior chain training. Developing the upper and lower back, glutes, hamstrings, calves and more is an integral part of improving both performance and longevity.    Coach Danny also shares his 5 favorite movements to develop a rock-solid posterior chain! --- Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and tha...

In this episode, Danny answers your questions regarding a variety of topics! Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE ! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE ! Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sina McCullogh to talk about our food. Dr. McCullough has a Ph. D. in Nutritional Science and a B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis. In today's discussion, Dr. McCullough and Danny take a closer look at GMO's, pesticides, commonplace agricultural practices, and even policies about our food and foo...

In this episode, Danny sits down to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has and will continue to impact everyday lifestyle. With the pandemic, our potentially disastrous habits have been brought to the forefront. We discuss how these consumption loving habits we’ve fallen further into are going to impact us for years to come.  As we begin to shift our attention to a hopeful future, we must also b...

In this episode, Danny sits down to answer some of your questions! Can we set a PR/PB while in a deficit? Should I train in the low or high rep range? Will eating a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight help me? We cover all of this plus much more!  Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutr...

In this episode, Danny sits down to talk about how our financial health and bodily health are more connected than we think. We look at how some of the habits we have might potentially holding us back from not only our health and fitness goals but also our financial fitness! We also take a look at how our natural human behavior makes it more difficult to be fit and financially savvy in today’s worl...

In this episode, Danny sits down and outlines some of the more dubious myths in the fitness industry, including: •Does cardio REALLY kill your gains? •How bad are artificial sweeteners? •Are free weights truly better than machines? And much more! Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition...

In this episode, Danny breaks down the most common reason fat-loss stalls. This issue not only outlines common errors and pitfalls but also provides realistic solutions. Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE ! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and H...

In this episode, we sit down with Luke Leamon . Luke is one of the most brilliant people in the fitness world and someone I have had the pleasure to learn a lot from. With decades of experience behind him coaching and educating, Luke and his partner Zoe, started Muscle Nerds Health , Australia's premier fitness education company. Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about ed...

In this episode, we sit down with Lacey Dunn, MS, RD, LD, CPT , to chat about the world of dietetics, thyroid health, and PCOS. You can find Lacey on Instagram HERE ! --- Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE ! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and...

In this episode, Danny outlines the FOUR supplements he takes every single day to enhance performance, recovery, and longevity. GIVEAWAY DETAILS:  Each listener can have up to TWO entries into the giveaway. Each entry will be collected and entered into an app-based randomizer. The winner will be notified on 8/15. IPHONE USERS: ENTRY 1: Leave a 5-star rating AND written review on intunes, screensho...

In this Q&A episode, Danny sits down and answers your questions, including: Should you nap Are mattress cooling pads worth the money How to move from tracking to intuitive eating Where to use refeeds And LOTS more! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE ! Interested in Wor...

In the wake of recent events, a greater, needed discussion about racial injustice and inequality is sweeping across the united states. The same way there are racial inequities in society, there are race-related accessibility in health and fitness. This podcast is an attempt at creating a dialogue and making fitness, nutrition, and preventative health care measure more accessible and enticing to pe...

In this episode Danny outlines what he believes to be the most fundamental flaw in the nutrition space right now, nutritional tribalism. The desire to pick sides and battle it out has only muddied the waters of the nutrition space and made it more confusing. Topics covered: Why are we at a nutritional standstill What can we learn from: vegan fasting keto  macro counting What we need to do to stop...

In today's episode, we sit down with Sohee Lee. Sohee Lee is the founder and head coach at SoheeFit Systems, LLC. Sohee has been coaching in the virtual realm since 2012 and currently coaches out of her in-person training at her San Diego studio. In addition, she offers multiple online fitness services and is the author of 2017's Eat. Lift. Thrive along with her multiple e-books. She has...

In this episode, Coach Danny debunks the industry adage you must squat, bench and deadlift. --- Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE ! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE ! Want To Have YOUR Question Answe...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ramsey Nijem , of Kansas Men's Basketball (the number ONE team in the nation). When I met Dr. Nijem for the first time he was acting as the director of sports performance for the NBA's Sacramento Kings . While still with the Kings Dr. Nijem launched the Bay Area Sports Performance Symposium , a tremendous conference for coaches, trainers, and fitness...

In this episode, Danny outlines the seven biggest mistakes to avoid when gyms reopen, as well as: How to train when things open up. What splits/routines to consider. How to manage shortened workout windows. Movements to do and movements to avoid. And MORE! Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide...

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Guevara, or "Coach Mike G" as he is also known. Coach Mike is the man behind some of the NBA's best players like Lakers forward Anthony Davis, and Pelicans guard, Jrue Holiday. Mike is incredibly creative and insightful as a coach and trainer and he shares those insights with us today! Be sure to follow mike on INSTAGRAM HERE ! Support the show

In this episode, Danny sits down and examines the BEHAVIORS required to effectively shed body fat. A variety of topics are discussed, including: Goal setting Being honest Rewarding yourself/cheat meals Sleep Hydration Thanks For Listening! --- RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HER...

This episode is all about common upper body issues lifters and fitness hobbyists may have to navigate across a training career. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brandon Baranzini and chat spine, shoulder, elbows and more! Brandon Baranzini, DPT, CSCS, CPT has extensive experience in both physical therapy and strength and conditioning realms. Beginning his career as a Division II collegiate at...