# strength training (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover strength training. Page: Feed: --- ## [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) ## [Why "no excuses" isn't discipline with Greg Sutton](https://fitnessandfishnets.libsyn.com/why-no-excuses-isnt-discipline-with-greg-sutton) _2026-08-18 · Results Not Typical_ In this episode, Nikki is joined by Nutrition & Behavior Change Coach Greg Sutton to talk about discipline, why the fitness industry's "no excuses" version of it can backfire, and the psychological skills that actually help us reach our long term goals. Topics covered: Why discipline isn't a well-defined construct in psychology and why this matters when we apply it to our own lives. Why pushing… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitnessandfishnets/Ep111.mp3?dest-id=1032905) ## [Exercise Series: The Hinge and Squat](https://strengthforlongevity.substack.com/p/exercise-series-the-hinge-and-squat) _2026-08-12 · Pete McCall · Strength Training for Longevity with Pete McCall_ When longevity is the goal, strength training workouts should be based on the fundamental patterns of movement. Learn the benefits of the hinge and squat movements. ## [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) ## [Let Me Re-Introduce Myself](https://strengthforlongevity.substack.com/p/let-me-re-introduce-myself) _2026-08-05 · Pete McCall · Strength Training for Longevity with Pete McCall_ Strength Training for Longevity now has more than 8,500 subscribers, making it necessary to say hi & introduce myself. Plus, I have a BIG announcement, so make sure you watch all the way to the end! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208759842/c81d7f3bec6b4f50819a4f225155bdca.mp3) ## [A Few Drinks Can Affect Your Heart — Even If You're Not Drunk](https://steelandsage.substack.com/p/a-few-drinks-can-affect-your-heart-hrv) _2026-08-04 · Beth Bradford · Steel and Sage_ What one buzzed evening — and the numbers the next morning — reveal about alcohol, your autonomic nervous system, and the quiet work of recovery ## [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) ## [LTAD for Longevity, Part 3 - Exercise Programming](https://strengthforlongevity.substack.com/p/ltad-for-longevity-part-3-exercise) _2026-07-30 · Pete McCall · Strength Training for Longevity with Pete McCall_ The 3rd part of this series will address which exercises should be the foundation of a strength training program for longevity. ## [Check Your Ego, THEN Check Your Balance](https://steelandsage.substack.com/p/check-your-ego-then-check-your-balance) _2026-07-29 · Beth Bradford · Steel and Sage_ The case for props, walls, and stable surfaces in single-leg work [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208992609/5c46a2390b051e85ddf60429ea6b94c5.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) ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1R4Uo2asdLnm) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [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) ## [Long-Term Athletic Development for Longevity](https://strengthforlongevity.substack.com/p/long-term-athlete-development-for) _2026-07-23 · Pete McCall · Strength Training for Longevity with Pete McCall_ In 2016 I wrote a blog on how we should be exercising throughout the decades. Now, with a decade more of experience under my belt, I’m updating my thoughts on how we should be training as we age. ## [#36: The Smarter Way to Return to Running with Dr. Vikash Sharma](https://makingstridespodcast.libsyn.com/36-the-smarter-way-to-return-to-running-with-dr-vikash-sharma) _2026-07-22 · Making Strides Podcast_ In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Vikash Sharma, founder of Perfect Stride PT in New York City and Running for Life Education, to break down one of the most frustrating topics for injured runners: returning to running. Return to run can feel confusing. Some runners try to come back too fast the moment their pain settles down. Others shut everything down for weeks… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/makingstridespodcast/MSP_36_-_Return_to_Run.m4a?dest-id=1991789) ## [How exercise consistently with hypermobility or pain with Carissa Stewart](https://fitnessandfishnets.libsyn.com/how-exercise-consistently-with-hypermobility-or-pain-with-carissa-steward) _2026-07-22 · Results Not Typical_ In this episode, Nikki is joined by nutrition and fitness coach Carissa Stewart to talk about why exercising consistently is hard, especially when you're hypermobile, chronically ill or have a complicated body. Topics covered: Why motivation matters, how chronic pain can reinforce the tendency to avoid exercise, and what you can do about it. Why treating exercise like a habit can set us up to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitnessandfishnets/Ep110.mp3?dest-id=1032905) ## [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) ## [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) ## [Power, Strength, and Size: The Three Things You're Actually Building — and Where to Start](https://steelandsage.substack.com/p/power-strength-and-size-the-three) _2026-07-09 · Beth Bradford · Steel and Sage_ Different expert have different aims, so here's what you need to know. ## [The One-Kettlebell Full-Body Workout That Challenges Your Core](https://steelandsage.substack.com/p/the-one-kettlebell-full-body-workout) _2026-07-07 · Beth Bradford · Steel and Sage_ No gym, no excuses — just one weight and just 7 minutes to build strength, stability, and balance from the ground up. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205769168/fbe868efaefd628adc1c37abb11261bd.mp3) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xEyV48AiczTJ) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Mid-Year Check-in](https://strengthforlongevity.substack.com/p/mid-year-check-in) _2026-07-07 · Pete McCall · Strength Training for Longevity with Pete McCall_ We are now closer to the end than the beginning of the year; it is time to check in on your fitness program to make sure you are making the progress you want. ## [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) ## [Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, 2nd edition](https://strengthforlongevity.substack.com/p/smarter-workouts-the-science-of-exercise) _2026-06-30 · Pete McCall · Strength Training for Longevity with Pete McCall_ All the work is done, final edits are in; the 2nd edition of Smarter Workouts will teach you what you need to know to make strength training (for longevity) a lifelong habit. ## [Does Lifting Weights Help You Live Longer? What 30 Years of Data Show](https://steelandsage.substack.com/p/does-lifting-weights-help-you-live) _2026-06-25 · Beth Bradford · Steel and Sage_ The Load-Bearing Years — what 147,000 people can teach us about strength, staying, and growing older on purpose. ## [Stability Is the Whole Point](https://steelandsage.substack.com/p/stability-is-the-whole-point) _2026-06-24 · Beth Bradford · Steel and Sage_ A step-and-kettlebell circuit that teaches your body to stay [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203430894/307709701efb87708b0254439b95760b.mp3) ## [Pilates Physics: Springs, strength & exercise science w/ Kaleen Canevari](https://fitnessandfishnets.libsyn.com/pilates-physics-springs-strength-exercise-science-w-kaleen-canevari) _2026-06-22 · Results Not Typical_ Ever been told that reformer footwork is the equivalent of a barbell squat? Or that adding a dumbbell to your Pilates workout counts as strength training? In this episode, Nikki is joined by mechanical engineer and Pilates teacher Kaleen Canevari to discuss the physics of Pilates spring resistance and the potential applications of Pilates and strength training through the lens of exercise science.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitnessandfishnets/Ep109.mp3?dest-id=1032905) ## [Data, Data Everywhere](https://strengthforlongevity.substack.com/p/data-data-everywhere) _2026-06-22 · Pete McCall · Strength Training for Longevity with Pete McCall_ It seems like we are drowning in data; when it comes to tracking our workouts, is it important and which data should we be tracking? Read below to find out ## [10-Minute Runner Strength Workout | Band + Light Weights for Midlife Athletes](https://steelandsage.substack.com/p/10-minute-runner-strength-workout) _2026-06-17 · Beth Bradford · Steel and Sage_ Hip stability, knee drives, and core work designed to keep you moving strong — without wrecking your body in the process. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202446990/8b5321490e05352f79627e1f629b0ad5.mp3) ## [The 80s Clip-Show Post](https://strengthforlongevity.substack.com/p/the-80s-clip-show-post) _2026-06-15 · Pete McCall · Strength Training for Longevity with Pete McCall_ In my career, I have shot a variety of fitness tips that live in perpetuity on YouTube; many were for the American Council on Exercise, in this post are some of the top videos from over the years... ## [Being a hypermobile athlete & navigating the medical system w/ Stormy Weather](https://fitnessandfishnets.libsyn.com/being-a-hypermobile-athlete-navigating-the-medical-system-w-stormy-weather) _2026-06-08 · Results Not Typical_ In this episode, Nikki is joined by PA and nutrition coach Stormy Weather to talk what it's like to be a hypermobile competitive athlete and navigating the medical system with hypermobility, POTS, and MCAS. Topics covered: Why being high-functioning and athletic often works against you when you're trying to get support from medical providers. The mindset shifts required to train at a high level… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitnessandfishnets/EP108_Finale.mp3?dest-id=1032905) ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8kg7v5QApZ2j) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [The 'Secret Sauce' of Strength Training](https://strengthforlongevity.substack.com/p/the-secret-sauce-of-strength-training) _2026-06-04 · Pete McCall · Strength Training for Longevity with Pete McCall_ Mechanotransduction is one reason why strength training is so important for extending longevity. To learn what it is and why, read on... [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200391620/208094c33bc2abb9db67cb10afb24d1e.mp3) ## [Build YOUR Home Gym](https://strengthforlongevity.substack.com/p/build-your-home-gym) _2026-05-28 · Pete McCall · Strength Training for Longevity with Pete McCall_ Whether you disdain sweating in public spaces or you simply prefer the solitude of your own space, here is what to buy for the perfect home set-up. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199533228/dd32503fc44c925bdd32e813872e1ffe.mp3) ## [America's Next Top Model & the fitness industry have the same problems](http://www.naablevy.com/podcast) _2026-05-15 · Results Not Typical_ In this episode, Nikki is joined by a roundtable of coaches and movement teachers to unpack the America's Next Top Model documentary and how it applies to the fitness industry. They discuss: The impact of America's Next Top Model on body image and beauty standards How harmful industry norms are justified and perpetuated under the guise of "that's just how it is" Parallels between reality TV and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitnessandfishnets/Ep107_-_Americas_Next_Top_Model_Debrief_V2.mp3?dest-id=1032905) ## [Consolidating Fragmented Customer Experiences](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/consolidating-fragmented-customer) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ How can we reduce time, effort, and cognitive load required to navigate fragmented systems? ## [Changing Lives with Strength Training](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/changing-lives-with-strength-training) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ How can we make it easier for beginners to get started with strength training and improve their lives using physical fitness? ## [Purposeful Web Design](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/how-can-we-make-support-related-knowledge) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ How can we make support-related knowledge more accessible to customers? ## [Reinventing the Comparator Sourcing Industry](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/reinventing-the-comparator-sourcing) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ What if sourcing comparator drugs for clinical trials no longer meant endless delays, opaque pricing, and compliance headaches? ## [What does a Product Designer do?](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/what-does-a-product-designer-do) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ A product designer is someone who harnesses the power of the mind’s eye to shape and form matter into something that can be made and sold. ## [What is a Product Designer?](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/what-is-a-product-designer) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ When you hear the term product what comes to mind? ## [Revolutionizing Nuclear Fleet Management with AI-Powered Toolkit](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/revolutionizing-nuclear-fleet-management) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ How can we enhance nuclear operations by incorporating artificial intelligence in fleet management? ## [Optimizing Processes to Drive Consumer Savings](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/optimizing-processes-to-drive-consumer) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ How can Valassis reduce its need for legacy software, help Business Analysts optimize digital ad campaigns more efficiently, and drive consumer savings? ## [Keeping athletes hydrated on and off the field](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/keeping-athletes-hydrated-on-and) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ How can we keep athletes hydrated while shipping more orders, removing complexities, increasing operating efficiency and opening up revenue streams for gatorade? ## [Helping patients get the medicine they need](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/helping-patients-get-the-medicine) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ How can we help sales representatives more effectively close cases, help physicians write scripts and provide patients with the medicine they require? ## [Enhancing Newswire Products with AI and Machine Learning](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/enhancing-newswire-products-with) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ How can Cision/PR Newswire enhance its products by incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning? ## [Accessing Insight from Real-World Evidence](https://brains42069.substack.com/p/accessing-insight-from-real-world) _2026-05-15 · Dane · Dane_ How can we provide users with access to European real-world evidence and expand a company’s product portfolio? ## [#35: Esteban Trujillo: How to Get Faster at 40, From a 2:14 Marathoner Who Took 7 Years Off](https://makingstridespodcast.libsyn.com/35-esteban-trujillo-how-to-get-faster-at-40-from-a-214-marathoner-who-took-7-years-off) _2026-05-01 · Making Strides Podcast_ At 40 years old, Esteban Trujillo ran 2:14:30 at the California International Marathon, qualifying for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Five months later, he ran 2:16 at the Boston Marathon for second place masters. But the part of his story most podcasts miss is what happened in between college and his comeback. At 28, after years of training in the shadow of his Olympian twin brother… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/makingstridespodcast/MSP_35.m4a?dest-id=1991789) ## [The body image conversation we need to be having with Sarah Tierney](https://fitnessandfishnets.libsyn.com/the-body-image-conversation-we-need-to-be-having-with-sarah-tierney) _2026-04-22 · Results Not Typical_ What if the advice you've been getting on Instagram about body neutrality, body positivity, and "just love yourself" is making it harder to foster positive body image? In this episode, Nikki is joined by behavior change and nutrition coach Sarah Tierney to unpack what body image actually is from an evidence based standpoint, why the pop culture version of it often misses the mark, and how to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitnessandfishnets/Ep106_-_Body_Image.mp3?dest-id=1032905) ## [Bryan Johnson Doesn't Have an Offseason — And That's the Problem](https://steelandsage.substack.com/p/bryan-johnson-doesnt-have-an-offseason) _2026-04-13 · Beth Bradford · Steel and Sage_ What a tech entrepreneur's extreme longevity obsession reveals about the difference between a healthy body and a whole life ## [Macro tracking, mom guilt & the invisible load with Natalie Guevara](https://fitnessandfishnets.libsyn.com/why-macro-tracking-fails-busy-moms) _2026-03-24 · Results Not Typical_ Tired of feeling like a failure because you can't stick to your macros? What if the problem isn't your willpower, but the shit advice you've been given? In this episode, Nikki is joined by strength and nutrition coach Natalie Guevara to talk about why rigid tracking and "bounce back" culture often backfires for busy parents. Topics covered: Navigating mom guilt and unrealistic expectations about… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitnessandfishnets/Ep105.mp3?dest-id=1032905) ## [The Squat, Done Right](https://steelandsage.substack.com/p/the-squat-done-right) _2026-03-22 · Beth Bradford · Steel and Sage_ Why the most basic movement in strength training deserves your full attention [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191782451/d523b0cac0132be91d623246d3efc9fe.mp3)