Marcus Filly, CEO and Founder of Functional Bodybuilding, discusses the importance of movement quality, strength, and longevity. From the mind-body connection to navigating personal issues and understanding macros, this episode offers valuable insights. Marcus also shares his take on fasting, resistance training, and selecting ideal equipment for fitness. Whether you're aiming for aesthetic goals or longevity, this conversation covers all the bases. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Marcus Filly is the CEO and Founder of Functional Bodybuilding, a holistic wellness brand focusing on quality of movement, strength & aesthetics, and longevity. After six consecutive years of CrossFit Games competition, including a 12th-fittest man in the world title in 2016, Marcus refocused his energy on helping individuals and groups strive for their ideal bodies. Today, Functional Bodybuilding serves thousands of clients worldwide in individual and group settings. The ideal blend of bodybuilding, cardio exercises, and nutrition programs assists clients in achieving all of their life goals. Marcus enjoys the outdoors in his spare time and co-hosts the Look Good Move Well Podcast. He resides in Novato, CA, with his wife and two daughters. ============= MARCUS FILLY ============= ▶️ YT ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@marcusfilly 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/thomasdelauer/ ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life.  The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Functional Bodybuilding 2. Strength & Longevity 3. Mind-Body Connection 4. Resistance Training 5. Nutrition & Macros 6. Fasting & Health 7. Quality of Movement 8. Personal Growth Through Fitness 9. Ideal Fitness Equipment 10. Holistic Fitness Approaches ========== SPONSORS ========== Try out Field of Greens today! Visit www.brickhouseaaron.com and use code ALIGN for 15% off and free shipping.  Experience 100% vaccine-free chicken and pork from Primal Pastures—order today at www.primalpastures.com and use code ALIGN to save 10% on pasture-raised meats delivered right to your door!