# barbell (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover barbell. Page: Feed: --- ## ["I Can't Afford It": What Are You Really Saying?](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/i-cant-afford-it-what-are-you-really-saying) _2026-08-25 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ "I can't afford it" is one of the most common reasons people give for not hiring a coach, joining a gym, or investing in their health. Sometimes that's completely true. But sometimes what we really mean is, "I'm choosing to spend my money somewhere else." Niki and Andrew talk about the relationship between money, time, value, and priorities—and why thinking of coaching as just another monthly… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/25AUG26_BoB.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [Training Feels Too Complicated? Do Less](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/training-feels-too-complicated-do-less) _2026-08-18 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ Training feels too complicated. You don't have enough time. You're tired, busy, and you keep telling yourself you'll get back to it when everything lines up. In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk about why the answer may not be more discipline, more optimization, or a harder program. Sometimes you need to do less. They discuss how unrealistic expectations can… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/Too_Complicated_BoB.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [492 - 5 Pillars Of Improving Your Body Composition](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-fletcher5/episodes/492---5-Pillars-Of-Improving-Your-Body-Composition-e3nb7ks) _2026-08-13 · Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher · Digital Barbell Podcast_ Body composition is what you see when you look at someone. At Digital Barbell we believe that improving your body composition is important to your health and longevity... after all, a healthy "looking" body is usually a thriving body. We control body composition by manipulating two variables: muscle and fat. In today's episode, we dive into the five pillars that you can use to improve your body… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e2623f8/podcast/play/124148828/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F429742838-44100-2-be578870afa3d.mp3) ## [Do You Need to Get in Shape Before You Start Training?](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/do-you-need-to-get-in-shape-before-you-start-training) _2026-08-11 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ "I need to get in shape before I start working out." It sounds reasonable, but it gets the process backwards. Training is how you build strength, confidence, work capacity, and the ability to do more. Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson discuss why people feel they need to lose weight, improve their fitness, or look like they belong in the gym before they begin. They also explore the deeper issue behind… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/11AUG_BoB_1.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [491 - How To Stay Motived When You're Not Setting P.R.'s](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-fletcher5/episodes/491---How-To-Stay-Motived-When-Youre-Not-Setting-P-R-s-e3n2k7e) _2026-08-06 · Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher · Digital Barbell Podcast_ Coaches Q&A! - How To Know If You're Under Eating or You're Just Hungry - How To Know If You're Training Hard Enough or Too Hard. Set your calorie deficit with our calorie calculator: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator Work 1:1 with us: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e2623f8/podcast/play/123866798/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-6%2F429352964-44100-2-26f30f8310014.mp3) ## [You're Not Too Busy to Train: How to Make Exercise a Priority](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/youre-not-too-busy-to-train-how-to-make-exercise-a-priority) _2026-08-04 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ You know training matters. You may even want to train. But work, family, travel, fatigue, and everything else competing for your attention keep pushing it out of the week. In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson examine one of the most common reasons people stop exercising: "I don't have time." Sometimes life really does make training difficult. But often, being too busy… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/Not_Training_1_1.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [490 - Q&A - Peptides - Dangerous Fad or Here To Stay?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-fletcher5/episodes/490---QA---Peptides---Dangerous-Fad-or-Here-To-Stay-e3movek) _2026-07-30 · Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher · Digital Barbell Podcast_ BPC-157, TB500, Ipamorelin... Should you dive in or wait until they're FDA-approved?Grab a free training or nutrition program on us: www.digitalbarbell.com/free [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e2623f8/podcast/play/123550612/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-30%2F428928156-44100-2-59c2b8997c3ff.mp3) ## [Strength Training After Joint Replacement: Getting Strong Again at 72 with Beth Dickson](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/strength-training-after-joint-replacement-getting-strong-again-at-72-with-beth-dickson) _2026-07-28 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ After two knee replacements, a hip replacement, and years of chronic pain, Beth is getting strong again at 72. A lifelong athlete, coach, and gym owner, Beth has spent decades swimming, running, competing in triathlons, playing racquetball, coaching others, and finding new ways to stay active. But aging, osteoarthritis, major surgeries, and long periods away from consistent strength training… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/Beth_28JUL_BoB_1.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [Best Home Gym Equipment for Strength Training](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/helpful-home-gym-equipment-legacy) _2026-07-24 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ What home gym equipment is actually worth buying after the basics? In this Beast Over Burden legacy episode, Niki Sims and Matt Reynolds talk through strength training gear that solves real problems in a home gym, garage gym, or serious training setup. They discuss useful equipment beyond the barbell, rack, bench, plates, belt, and shoes, including monolift attachments, deadlift jacks, adjustable… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/Legacy_10_-_Helpful_Home_Gym_Equipment.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [489 - Lenny & Larry "Protein Cookie" Review + Should You Eat More Or Less On Rest Days?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-fletcher5/episodes/489---Lenny--Larry-Protein-Cookie-Review--Should-You-Eat-More-Or-Less-On-Rest-Days-e3mfe2f) _2026-07-23 · Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher · Digital Barbell Podcast_ Here's what you need to know! Work with us: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e2623f8/podcast/play/123237903/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-23%2F428506718-44100-2-2dcadaa4cb4f7.mp3) ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wBYM6z6trw31) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [Why Muscle Matters as You Age with Dan Rossi](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/why-muscle-matters-as-you-age-with-dan-rossi) _2026-07-21 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ Dr. Dan Rossi joins Beast Over Burden to talk about strength training, aging, injury, confidence, and why muscle mass matters beyond the gym. As a hospitalist and internal medicine doctor, Dan sees older patients at some of the hardest points in life. That perspective has changed how he thinks about training. Strength is not just about chasing numbers, looking athletic, or reliving old football… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/Dan_Rossi_BoB_1.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [Training Through Back Pain: How to Keep Going Without Forcing It](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/heal-your-back-legacy) _2026-07-17 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ Training through back pain does not mean forcing your old numbers or pretending nothing hurts. In this Beast Over Burden episode, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson discuss Niki's long process of training through and around back pain. Niki shares how her mindset shifted from trying to get back to heavy barbell lifting as fast as possible to focusing on training consistently, building muscle, and finding… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/Legacy_9_-_Get_Your_Back_Back.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [488 - Q&A - Getting Strong, Not Bulky - Avoiding Muscle Loss on GLP1's](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-fletcher5/episodes/488---QA---Getting-Strong--Not-Bulky---Avoiding-Muscle-Loss-on-GLP1s-e3m5s6f) _2026-07-16 · Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher · Digital Barbell Podcast_ Get your Summer Shirts before 7/22: https://bestlifestyletees.myshopify.com/collections/digital-barbell Weight Loss Success Guide: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/s/Weight-Loss-Drug-Success-Guide.pdf Calorie and Protein Calculator: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator Free Week of Strength Workouts: www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrength How to get stronger without getting… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e2623f8/podcast/play/122924687/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F428081035-44100-2-b139d88d568b8.mp3) ## [Strength Training After 40: Hunting, Family & Getting Stronger with Beau Baggett](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/strength-training-after-40-hunting-family-getting-stronger) _2026-07-14 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ Strength training after 40 should help you do more than lift weights in the gym. It should help you stay capable, active, and strong for the life you actually want to live. Beau Baggett joins Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson to talk about building strength for backcountry hunting, family life, and long-term health. After years of running marathons and focusing on endurance, Beau realized he had the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/Beau_Baggett_with_Endroll.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [Strength Training After a Stroke: Melissa's Story](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/healing-through-strength-training-legacy) _2026-07-10 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ Melissa McGregor's strength training journey began years after suffering a stroke while 10 weeks pregnant. In this Beast Over Burden episode, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson are joined by Barbell Logic coach Joel Rasmussen and client Melissa McGregor to talk about stroke recovery, adaptive strength training, coaching, and rebuilding physical confidence. Melissa shares what it was like to regain the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/Legacy_8_-_Healing_Thru_Strength_Training.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [487 - Is This The PERFECT Protein Bar? David Bar Full Review](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-fletcher5/episodes/487---Is-This-The-PERFECT-Protein-Bar--David-Bar-Full-Review-e3lsgqv) _2026-07-09 · Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher · Digital Barbell Podcast_ David Protein claims to have created the optimal bar for an optimal form. Is it hype or fact? Get notified when our summer shirts are available! www.digitalbarbell.com/join-our-email-list Apply to work with us: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e2623f8/podcast/play/122618143/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-9%2F427671380-44100-2-722b1b62ae5c1.mp3) ## [Powerlifting After a Heart Attack: Michael Gaudet's World Championship Comeback](https://barbelllogic.libsyn.com/powerlifting-after-a-heart-attack-michael-gaudets-world-championship-comeback) _2026-07-07 · Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic_ Michael Gaudet joins Beast Over Burden to share his remarkable story of powerlifting after a heart attack, living with type 1 diabetes for 50 years, and becoming a world champion at 62. Michael has lived many athletic lives: wrestler, competitive cyclist, sports car racer, mountaineering instructor, and competitive powerlifter. After surviving a 100% LAD "widowmaker" blockage in 2023, he returned… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/barbelllogic/Michael_Gaudet_with_Endroll.mp3?dest-id=548333) ## [486 - Use This 4 Step Framework To Come Back From Injury](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-fletcher5/episodes/486---Use-This-4-Step-Framework-To-Come-Back-From-Injury-e3l99ik) _2026-06-25 · Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher · Digital Barbell Podcast_ Everyone gets "tweaks" and "strains". What you do when it happens determines how quickly (or if) you recover. Step 1: Don't Freak Out Step 2: Step 2: Do things that don’t hurt to build confidence and reassurance Step 3: Step 3: Get back to training, doing movements as close to normal that don’t cause pain Step 4:Step 4. Slowly work back toward normal movement and ranges of motion while adding load… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e2623f8/podcast/play/121988116/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-25%2F426826177-44100-2-62a88507af73f.mp3) ## [485 - Jonathan Cheats His Steps + Get Better At Pushups + Buy This Equipment Next](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-fletcher5/episodes/485---Jonathan-Cheats-His-Steps--Get-Better-At-Pushups--Buy-This-Equipment-Next-e3kukja) _2026-06-18 · Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher · Digital Barbell Podcast_ 💪🏼 Try a FREE week of strength workouts on us! www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrength In today's episode, Blakley grills Jonathan on how he's cheating his daily steps. Blakley shares her insights on improving your push up game, and we give you some ideas on the next pieces of equipment you might want for your home gym. Links discussed in this episode: Crossover Bands: https://amzn.to/4uKz3BR… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e2623f8/podcast/play/121638954/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2F426359674-44100-2-97e7acf5becd8.mp3) ## [484 - Avoiding Junk Volume, Summer Priorities, Construction Update](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-fletcher5/episodes/484---Avoiding-Junk-Volume--Summer-Priorities--Construction-Update-e3kloi8) _2026-06-11 · Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher · Digital Barbell Podcast_ \*\*Summer Strength Challenge Begins 6/15! - Save 20% off Coaching\*\* www.digitalbarbell.com/summerstrength Email Jonathan@digitalbarbell.com to join the Step Challenge Apply for coaching www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e2623f8/podcast/play/121348104/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-11%2F425967272-44100-2-977e88878472.mp3) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ztp1wsdF47iA) _2026-06-11 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [483 - We Ranked 5 Common Health & Fitness Tips](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-fletcher5/episodes/483---We-Ranked-5-Common-Health--Fitness-Tips-e3kbekt) _2026-06-04 · Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher · Digital Barbell Podcast_ 8-WEEK SUMMER STRENGTH CHALLENGE BEGINS 6/15/26! ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE! - www.digitalbarbell.com/summerstrength - Join now! There's no shortage of health and fitness advice. Some of it is great, and some is garbage. In today's episode, we pulled out 5 common pieces of advice you've no doubt heard, and gave you our opinion on each. Join the Summer Step Challenge - Email -… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e2623f8/podcast/play/121010269/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-4%2F425522668-44100-2-eb9f1bb87a4fc.mp3)