Beyond the Training

We all have some things annoy us in the gym. Listen to us breakdown some things that really get under our skin when we're trying to get a workout in!    🎙️ This is Beyond the Fitness. Simple conversations. Real experiences. Real work. 📍 Follow the hosts: Official Instagram: @beyondthetraining Official Tiktok: @beyondthetraining Official Website: https://beyondthetraining.podbean.com/ Personal Ins...

She joined the sheriff's office overweight. Years later, she's still taking Wegovy — and she's not apologizing for it. This week, Renee Garcia, a sheriff's deputy, joins Reggie and Bishop to talk about losing weight on a GLP-1 while working one of the most physically demanding jobs in the country, and why she has no plans to stop. In this episode: Why she started Wegovy, and what the job felt like...

People don't quit the gym because working out doesn't work — they quit because of five predictable mistakes nobody warns them about. On this episode of Beyond the Training, Reggie and Bishop break down the most common beginner workout mistakes, backed by exercise science research, and what to do instead. Research on new gym members shows dropout rates as high as 65 percent within the first six mon...

2025 study followed 487 people on a personalized keto program. By month nine, only 41 were still on it. If a diet works but almost nobody can stick with it, did it actually work? On this episode of Beyond the Training, Reggie and Bishop break down five of the most popular fad diets, what the research actually says about each one, and why the diet that "works" isn't the one with the most dramatic b...

Losing fat is simple in theory but hard to sustain. These are the 4 daily habits that actually move the needle, backed by research on metabolism, sleep, food, and behavior change. In this episode, Reggie and Bishop break down 4 habits that make fat loss actually stick: Why non-exercise movement (NEAT) can outweigh your workout for fat loss How sleep consistency — not just sleep duration — affects...

It's time to break down some frequently asked questions provided by the viewers! Stick around for some great discussion!   🎙️ This is Beyond the Fitness. Simple conversations. Real experiences. Real work. 📍 Follow the hosts: Official Instagram: @beyondthetraining Official Tiktok: @beyondthetraining Official Website: https://beyondthetraining.podbean.com/ Reggie: @prime_fit_73 Bishop: @don_gainz P...

Crunches aren't the problem — how you're doing them is. Reggie and Bishop walk through some of the most common ab training mistakes. If your midsection has been stuck no matter what you try, this episode breaks down exactly why.   🎙️ This is Beyond the Fitness. Simple conversations. Real experiences. Real work. 📍 Follow the hosts: Official Instagram: @beyondthetraining Official Tiktok: @beyondthe...

Reggie and Bishop dig into one of the most common gym debates — machines or free weights? They lay out three solid reasons machines deserve more respect, from injury risk to muscle targeting to ease of tracking progress, and weigh in on what the actual research says about which one builds more strength. Whether you're new to the gym or a longtime lifter, this episode will give you a clearer way to...

Reggie and Bishop tackle one of the most common fears in the gym — the idea that lifting heavy will make women "bulky." They break down the top strength training mistakes women make when starting out, what the research actually says about protein and calorie needs for building muscle, and why the hormone science tells a very different story than the myth. Tune in for a practical, no-fluff breakdow...

Peptides are everywhere right now, from Instagram ads to your group chat, promising better recovery, more muscle, sharper focus, and slower aging. But how much of it holds up? In this episode of Beyond the Training, Reggie and Bishop dig into the peptide trend, the messy regulatory story behind it, and what listeners should actually keep in mind. They cover what peptides really are, why 2026 has b...

Most people start working out with no real plan, and that is usually why they quit. In this episode of Beyond the Training, Reggie and Bishop walk you through how to build a workout routine from the ground up, no matter your experience level or goal. They break down how to pick a goal, decide how many days a week to train, and structure your week around the movement patterns that matter most. You...

Reggie and Bishop go behind the scenes for a day in the life of a personal trainer. In this episode, we sit down with a working trainer to break down exactly how he approaches training new clients from day one, and what beginners really need to know before stepping into the gym. Whether you are thinking about hiring a trainer, becoming one yourself, or just starting your own fitness journey, this...

A 7-year-old Michigan boy died weighing 255 pounds, and his parents now face second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse charges. In this episode of Beyond the Training, Reggie and Bishop break down the Casper O'Brien case, the medical reality of dilated cardiomyopathy and its link to obesity, and the national childhood obesity crisis sitting behind the headlines. This is a heavy episode handle...

In this episode of Beyond the Training, Bishop and Reggie discuss why strength training is one of the most important habits you can build for long-term health. Using a major study as the foundation of the conversation, they break down how 90 minutes to 2 hours of strength training per week may help reduce mortality risk and support a healthier life. This episode focuses on the bigger picture of fi...

Welcome to the pilot episode of the Beyond the Fitness Podcast  In this first episode, hosts Reggie Bonnah and Bishop Ruffin sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about fitness, weight loss, strength training, mindset, and personal growth. This episode sets the foundation for what this podcast is all about: two friends with very different fitness journeys coming together to talk honestly abo...

In this episode of the BTT Podcast, Bishop sits down with Flowmenez to talk about the power of fasting, discipline, fitness, mental clarity, and spiritual growth. Flow shares how fasting became a major part of his journey, not just for health or weight loss, but for building self-control, staying focused, strengthening his faith, and creating a stronger mindset. The conversation dives into differe...

In this episode of Beyond the Training, Reggie sits down with Savannah to explore sound healing and how it connects to fitness, recovery, and overall wellness. Savannah breaks down what sound healing is, how crystal singing bowls work, and why practices like meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation can help athletes and everyday gym-goers recover more effectively. This co...

In this episode of Beyond the Training, Bishop and Reggie celebrate their 20th episode by breaking down fitness philosophies inspired by anime characters. They discuss how characters like Goku, Vegeta, Naruto, Yusuke, and more represent discipline, adversity, confidence, growth, and the never-ending pursuit of becoming stronger. This episode connects anime training arcs to real-life fitness, weigh...

In this episode of Beyond the Training, Reggie and Bishop break down whether commercial gyms are the right fit for your fitness journey. They discuss the pros and cons of big-box gyms, including equipment variety, cost, convenience, crowds, gym culture, and accountability. They also compare commercial gyms to other fitness alternatives like private gyms, home workouts, personal training studios, o...

In this episode of Beyond the Training, Reggie and Bishop answer some of the most frequently asked fitness, nutrition, and training questions they receive. From building better habits to improving workouts, staying consistent, and understanding what really matters on your health journey, they break down practical advice in a simple and relatable way. Whether you are just getting started or looking...

In this episode of the Beyond the Training Podcast, Reggie and Bishop discuss food addiction, sugar cravings, processed foods, emotional eating, and the psychological relationship many people have with food. The conversation dives into how ultra-processed foods affect dopamine and reward systems, why food addiction can be difficult to overcome, and how modern convenience culture contributes to unh...

In this episode, Reggie interviews Phillip Michael Clay about his experience training for HYROX and the injury that prevented him from competing. Phillip opens up about the physical and mental challenges of preparing for a high-intensity hybrid fitness competition, dealing with setbacks, and learning how to recover both mentally and physically. The conversation covers practical HYROX training advi...

In this episode, Bishop and Reggie discuss whether you should do cardio while lifting and what the science actually says about muscle growth, hypertrophy, steady-state cardio, and HIIT training. They break down a meta-analysis on concurrent training and explain how to balance fat loss, strength gains, and recovery for better fitness results.   🎙️ This is Beyond the Fitness. Simple conversations. R...

In this episode, Bishop and Reggie discuss why your weekends may be sabotaging your weight loss. They cover calorie deficit strategy, weekend overeating, alcohol calories, cheat meals, and the mindset needed to build real fitness consistency. A practical conversation for anyone serious about losing fat, improving nutrition habits, and getting better body composition results.   🎙️ This is Beyond th...

Welcome back to the Beyond The Training Podcast In this special guest episode, Bishop sits down with Terrell Flowers for a real conversation about how to balance fitness, a professional career, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood. Terrell shares his story growing up in Newark, New Jersey, his journey through higher education, earning his master’s degree, building multiple businesses, staying committe...