After a big birthday weekend, we are coming back to our baseline routines for health and fitness. And reflecting on how to indulge in special occasions purposefully instead of using them to escape - plus practical strategies to keep yourself on track. SPONSOR: LMNT - https://drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly

Jarrod Cardona, @thecrazytrainer on Instagram, has made waves showcasing his dynamic style of training with landmines, kettlebells, maces, and all around fitness feats. But we’ll talk about his journey from bodybuilding to functional training, and the importance of building awareness in how the body moves - which impacts the entire rest of our lives.

Join us as Justin Riley delves into his history with nutrition coaching, recounting his early challenges with uninspiring meal plans and failed gym challenges. He explains how data transformed his approach to nutrition, ultimately leading him to develop simple, effective strategies for helping others achieve their goals. Guest: Justin Riley (@theproteinrx) - owner of CrossFit East Sacramento

In this episode, Justin Riley, owner of CrossFit East Sacramento, shares his journey from athlete to coach. He discusses his fitness philosophy, emphasizing the importance of building strength before cardio and how it shapes effective training strategies. Sponsor: LMNT DrinkLMNT.com/MarcusFilly Follow Justin: https://www.instagram.com/theproteinrx/  

Matthew Phili, founder of the Primal Mobility method and I cover training and pain, and how simplifying mobility to just three areas makes a huge impact on how you feel day to day. Follow Primal Mobility: https://www.primalmobility.com/

Matthew Phili, founder of the Primal Mobility method and I break down the role of the nervous system in getting stronger and more resilient, and how to periodize mobility training.   Follow Primal Mobility: https://www.primalmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/primal.mobility/

Today I’m joined by Matthew Phili, founder of the Primal Mobility method - and we’ll make it simple to unlock new strength and resilience by building the foundations of great mobility. https://www.primalmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/primal.mobility/

If you want to look good and move well, in whatever way that means to you, you’ve landed on the right episode. Learn why you can let go of finding the perfect program for your specific interests, and what to focus on instead. https://functional-bodybuilding.com/pages/persist

If only there was something you could do to build strong, resilient joints, heal injuries, and stay pain free…oh wait, there is. And the good news is that it doesn’t have to eat into your day or become a dreaded routine - if you follow this advice. https://functional-bodybuilding.com/pages/persist

Want to get fit and never stop? And what makes some people seem to rapidly age, while others hang on to their youthful energy? Here’s why age is just a number, and how to balance your fitness and life priorities to keep feeling young. SPONSOR LINKS LMNT - https://drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly

If you’re in your teens or 20’s or know someone who is, think twice before a cut at this stage of life. Today we cover how our bodies are optimized differently at certain ages, and what to know before you cut calories too far.

Tearing your hair out trying to talk to friends about health and fitness? With so much misinformation out there, it’s hard to know where to start to get your friends on the right track. Here are a few of the most common misunderstandings we hear, and some language to help break through the noise.

You’ve probably heard a ton on how to lose weight - or even to bulk. But how do you actually maintain your weight, without losing all your hard work? Here’s what maintenance takes, and how to transition to maintenance mode and sustain it for as long as you like. SPONSOR: Transparent Labs https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcus7

We all know how important it is to build strength for health and resilience. But if your main sport is running, what exactly do you need in the gym? Learn the 7 most important areas to cover and how to get it done with today’s special guest, hybrid athlete and coach Alec Blenis. SPONSOR LINKS LMNT - https://drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly

If you have ever held back in or out of the gym because of fear, this episode is for you. My guest, hybrid athlete and coach Alec Blenis, has great news about how resilient your body really is. Learn how to break through fear of injury in the gym - and in your mind - and tap into your strength and inner power.  SPONSOR LINKS www.kreaturesofhabit.com/MARCUS MARCUS - 20% off

My guest today is an accomplished hybrid athlete and coach Alec Blenis. Want to run far and fast and be strong, muscular, and resilient? Then get pointed in the right direction by avoiding these 5 most common mistakes in hybrid training. Pick up a copy of Aerobic Bodybuilder at functional-bodybuilding.com/ebooks

Today I’m joined by Michelle Basnett, a 2x CrossFit Games competitor who has recently had to step back from the sport to heal. We share similar experiences of burnout that can come from pushing the highest levels of sport. Hear what we’ve learned about how to keep the fire and passion for training alive.

Even if you want to lose weight, you could still be under eating! Hear the surprising ways under eating can sneak up on you, what to do about it, and how to deal with the messy thoughts that eating more can bring up. www.kreaturesofhabit.com/MARCUS MARCUS - 20% off

Tracking calories and macros closely requires extra effort. But much like in chemistry, your precision can dramatically impact the outcome. On the other hand, you might not be motivated enough to make the changes it requires - like simplifying meals instead of eating out. Where do you fall, and what outcomes can you expect? Sponsor: LMNT DrinkLMNT.com/MarcusFilly

A look at why it happens, and how to cope - without another trip down the shame spiral express. Before we get into today’s podcast, I want to remind you all that a new cycle of my Persist training program starts Monday, July 1. Persist is designed to help you look good and move well and you can try one third of the next six week training cycle absolutely free. If you have ever gotten value from an episode of this podcast, imagine how much you will get from everything I know as a coach,...

Our new program combining Olympic lifting and bodybuilding is coming to Persist! And Satya’s taking it on. Here’s a sneak peek at the program and how to match nutrition to your training goals. Find Oly Building inside the Persist program at https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/ starting in July.

Program hoppers, this one’s for you. If you’re always hunting for the next best thing, it might be an issue of trust. What does it look like to give yourself over to the process, and trust yourself to see it through? Sponsor: Kreatures of Habit www.kreaturesofhabit.com/MARCUS Promo Codes: MARCUS - 20% off

Grab a pen and paper - it’s quiz time. With this 360 degree fitness audit, you’ll see how you’re doing in 8 key areas of health. Which ones surprised you? SPONSOR: LMNT If you find it hard to hydrate, give LMNT a try - especially right before your workout. DrinkLMNT.com/MarcusFilly

Whatever your strength goal may be, sometimes it takes a long time to get there - with many twists and turns. Satya shares her ambitious path, with some mental and training takeaways.