The Real Fitness Show

This is an episode I've wanted to do for a while but was hesitant to do because I know it's a somewhat controversial topic.  Regardless, I think it is important that we dive deep into the body positivity movement.  Now, before you roll your eyes and think, "Not another body positivity conversation," hear me out.  This episode takes a closer look at how the movement, despite its...

If your goal is to get below 10% body fat, I won't sugar coat it.  It's tough.  Super tough.  It doesn't feel great.  But it looks pretty awesome.  I'm a true believer that no one should be below 10% body fat for long periods of time, because of what it does to your body, but if you have a special occasion like a photoshoot, a competition, or a beach trip, it can be more than w...

Is physical pain always bad?  How can we improve our mobility?  Is it possible to be 70 years old and not have any physical pain or aches whatsoever?  In this week's episode my friend Alexandra Anderson is gonna walk us through some of these topics, and trust me, some of her studies results will definitely surprise you.  Alexandra Anderson PT, DPT is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in O...

Are you tired of feeling frustrated and discouraged with your fitness journey?  Do you wish you had known the secrets to success when you first started?  If so, you won't want to miss our latest episode. In this episode, I'm gonna share with you my top 10 things I wish I knew when I started my own fitness journey.  You'll discover insider tips and strategies that will help you get f...

Be brutally honest with yourself:  Do you love the way that you look?  Do you love your relationships?  Do you love your career? Do you love your life?  If you hate those things, that should be motivation enough to wanting to do something about it, but in most cases is not about hating them.  Is about not loving them.  Just being okay, or even happy with your situation, but not loving it.  In this...

Did you know that Leo Messi, the best soccer player in history runs about half as much per game as the average soccer player?  Progressing is not about how hard you work, but about how smart you can work.  How much output you're getting, regardless of the input.  If 2 men compete to see who can move a car farther, and one is trying to push it, while the other simply sits in the driver's...

Every time you log on to social media there's a new exercise or workout that will change the game.  Many fitness influencers (even myself) show you a different workout every time.  But that doesn't mean you need to try them all.  Nor that you are going to have better progress with them.  If you want to make progress you don't need to make your workouts "interesting" or &qu...

If you've been on a fitness transformation and have seen some results, you might start stressing a little about losing them.  Here's the thing, when we don't have any results to show for our effort it can get frustrating, but when we do, sometimes it gives us anxiety about keeping them.  If that's you... no worries.  That used to be me.  And pretty much every other fit guy you...

I bet your gym is full of people that you've seen showing up consistently for years, and still look exactly the same.  We all have that one friend that claims that he works out a lot, but you can't quite see it.  Why is that?  Well, most likely because they are failing at following the 5 key principles for a lasting physique transformation.  And which are those?  The ones that'll gu...

When someone starts a fat loss process, what's the first thing that they do?  Start eating less.  Restricting carbs, sugars, fast foods, and almost anything that they really enjoy.  And the result?  97% of people who start a fat loss phase end up gaining it all back.  And the truth is that for many of them, the real problem is...  That they simply aren't eating enough.  In this episode,...

Cravings are probably the biggest enemy of every fitness transformation, but they don't have to be.  In this episode, we'll explore how to differentiate between the different cravings you might be experiencing and the systems you can use to beat them.  We'll delve into the truth about cravings and offer practical tips to help you overcome them.  From recognizing your triggers to bui...

I did another fitness photoshoot, this time in Dubai.  After the really unpleasant experience last year, with my first fitness photoshoot, I wanted to do things differently this time.  And it worked out... kinda.  In today's episode I break down my photoshoot protocol, what I believe is important to get you ready for a photoshoot, and some mistakes I made so you don't have to make them i...

(Disclaimer: This episode is a re-run. It was originally published on the 31st of March 2021) One of the most researched keywords online today is Motivation.  And motivation is great, but if you need to constantly look for it...  there's something that isn't right.  In today's episode, we talk about why habits are so important to accomplish your goals, and how can you build a habit...

The fitness industry has perpetuated the myth that all you need to do to get results is to show up at the gym.  But the truth is, simply showing up is just the starting point. In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the realities of what it takes to truly see results in your fitness journey. Many people think that as long as they are consistent with their gym visits, they will automatically...

When we talk about priorities, pretty much everyone falls into the same ones: - Health - Family - Business/Career/Studies - God (sadly this normally doesn't come up first) - Money Or some variation of them.  However... are they really your priority?  No one lists scrolling on social media when talking about priorities...  Yet, that's one of the things most of us spend the most amount of...

In today's day and age, we are obsessed with reputation.  Obsessed with the idea that others have of us. With how we are perceived and judged by the people around us. However, in many cases, we're missing the most important type of reputation and we're paying a high cost for it.  Self-reputation is the reputation that we have with ourselves.  It's the way we see ourselves and h...

100 episodes! We made it!  Thank you all for supporting and sharing the show, we wouldn't be able to get here without your help.  And that's why in this episode I want to give you my best 2 pieces of advice on how to become successful, not only in fitness but also in life.  There are 2 character traits that I see in every successful person.  Regardless of their area of expertise, if they...

If you've ever tried to lose weight, you've probably heard about calorie deficit.  But with so much information online, it can get confusing sometimes.  What's a calorie?  What exactly is a calorie deficit?  How can this method help you burn fat?  How many calories should you eat on a daily basis?  All these questions and more will get answered in this week's episode! 

What's the most important thing for you to transform?  What should you focus on?  Nutrition? Workouts? Recovery? Supplements? Cardio?  Many people want to achieve a long-lasting transformation, but where should they start?  How much is too much? How little is too little?  In this week's episode Alex Gamble, one of the top transformation coaches in Australia shares with us his top insight...

The most researched fitness question online is "How to lose fat?".  And there are many ways, but you probably didn't think about putting on muscle as one of them, right?  Well, it is, in fact, one of the best ways to lose fat.  If that doesn't pick your curiosity about this episode I don't think anything will so I'll leave it there!  This week we unpack everything you...

Tracking macros is a great way to see where you’re at any point of the day with your nutrition, however, if you’re a normal person with many different duties and responsibilities, trying to hit your kcal, protein, carbs and fats goals for the day can get tricky.  If you’re looking to compete in a bodybuilding show, or you have a game at 5 pm and you want to be at the absolute top of your game, pay...

Have you ever wondered how come some people have so much discipline?  You see those Navy Seals, those Elite Athletes, those top Earners with ridiculous work ethic...  How do they do it?  How is it possible to be that disciplined when you struggle to be consistent with just a handful of weekly workouts and sometimes it gets more challenging than expected?  If you ever felt like that, I feel you.  I...

Can you go ham on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, etc, and still make progress?  Absolutely.  Then how come the majority of the people do it and end up fatter, more sluggish, and with less energy in January than in October?  Because there's a caveat to it.  And no, it has nothing to do with restricting your drinking... Or to limit the gravy... Like I always say, is all about working smarte...

If you've ever procrastinated on starting something and told yourself it'll be better if you started on X date...  You're normal.  But in this podcast, we're aiming to be exceptional so in today's episode, I'll show you how you can avoid lying to yourself about starting something important for you on X date. 

Career, relationships, kids, duties...  Who has time to exercise?  We've been taught that working out and taking care of ourselves is a selfish thing to do. Because the last time we did it was in our 20s purely because we wanted to look great and... well, get some action lol.  But fitness is not selfish at all. In fact, taking care of your health and fitness is probably the most selfless thin...