Feel Strong helps motivated people build strong bodies, reduce pain, and achieve big goals without wasting time or compromising on results. Justin McClintock talks to experts, colleagues, and friends to bring insight and context to your fitness journey.
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I'm attempting to cut through the fitness fluff to reveal why your workouts keep failing. Spoiler alert: "I want to get in shape" isn't a real goal, and that's exactly why you quit after three weeks -- every. single. time. I'm taking you inside the consultation process that separates successful transformations from expensive gym memberships you never use. We walk through the exact questions I ask…
This week I sat down with Esther Avant - personal trainer, sports nutritionist, bestselling author, and a coach who's refreshingly committed to keeping fitness simple in an increasingly complicated world. We dove deep into why the "boring" fundamentals still work better than any shiny new trend (and honestly, it felt a little like therapy for both of us). Esther and I bonded over being the "broken…
I sat down with coach Ashley Beeman for a vulnerable and honest conversations about weight loss, and let me tell you – this woman gets it. Ashley's been through the yo-yo diet hell that so many have experienced, but instead of letting it break her, she used it to completely revolutionize how she approaches health and transformation. We dive deep into why mindset work is the real foundation of…
I sat down with nutrition coach Francesca Tyndall @ cheska_sports_nutrition to dive deep into what it really takes to fuel strength performance. This isn't your typical "eat more protein" conversation – we're talking about the nuanced nutritional strategies that separate good lifters from great ones. What We Cover: Why strength athletes have completely different nutritional needs than endurance…
Nutritionist Gennifer Strobo joined me to discuss her approach to nutrition, particularly for diabetics and those concerned about insulin sensitivity. She emphasizes the importance of understanding cortisol and glucose levels, the role of measurements in health, and the significance of sustainable habits. We talked about insights on how to set personal goals, the "Five Whys" technique to uncover…
In this episode, I'm talking with Jenna Bernard @jenna_bernard breaking down why meal prep doesn't have to suck your time and life away, and how to make nutrition work for your REAL life (not some fantasy version of it). We chat about the reality that everyone's approach needs to be different—what works for your bodybuilding friend probably isn't right for you, and that's perfectly fine. Also why…
I had an fantastic conversation with Adam Badger that covered everything from the beautiful chaos of daily life to why most fitness advice is probably making you crazy (and not in a good way). One thing that really struck me during our chat was how much mythology surrounds fitness. We unpacked some of these myths and talked about why cookie-cutter approaches rarely work. The truth is, what works…
Aram Grigorian @4weeks2thebeach is joining the pod to discuss the ongoing journey of health and fitness - emphasizing the importance of self-care, realistic expectations, and emotional investment in coaching. We talk about the pros and cons of a crowded nutrition space, the significance of personal responsibility, and the need for simplicity in meal prep. Aram always brings the realness, and this…
Let's Talk About What Nobody Wants to Talk About (But Everyone Should) I'm diving DEEP with Dr. Jessica London @mypostpartumpt and we're going straight into the conversation that makes people squirm but changes lives: pelvic floor health . This isn't just a "mom problem." This affects literally everyone with a pelvis (spoiler alert: that's all of us), but we're out here whispering about it like…
I'm challenging the conventional approach to scaling workouts in group fitness settings. Scaling often fails to address individual needs, and can lead to serious compromises in workout effectiveness that can end up being somewhere between 'not quite right' and downright dangerous. Instead, consider the importance of understanding personal fitness goals and the specific stimuli required to achieve…
