Episodes
Published 03/24/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I answer questions from the listeners with my podcast producer, Tony.  We discuss topics like whether or not BMI is a worthwhile metric, what "macro-friendly" even means, how to approach fat loss when fasting for Ramadan, and whether or not red meat causes cancer.  We also talk about food deserts, hunting, actively seeking out content that you disagree with, and a big announcement for my family. I spiked my blood sugar every day for a month -...
Published 03/24/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with Kait Ann Michelle (IG: @kaitannmichelle) about the dark side of the fitness industry as well as some of the psychological components of nutrition. I hope you enjoy the episode. And, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J
Published 03/17/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I have an in-depth conversation with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about strength standards for men, women, and advanced athletes. While creating my own set of strength standards for advanced athletes, I also talk about relative vs absolute strength, why I don't use olympic lifts as a general standard, which lifts I do set standards for, and why I think strength standards need to be different for men and women. I also talk about why I...
Published 03/10/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with my current coach, Lucas Hardie (@rangeofstrength) about how I've got so damn flexible (and how you can, too) from understanding the science of mobility and flexibility training. I hope you enjoy the episode. And, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J
Published 03/03/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I shoot the breeze with Inner Circle Coach, Susan Niebergall (IG: @susanniebergallfitness) in which we discuss: - The Science of Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs - How to Fix "Skinny Fat" - Are Bodybuilders Athletes? - And More... I hope you enjoy the episode. And, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J
Published 02/28/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I answer questions from the listeners with my podcast producer, Tony. We discuss what to do if you think a loved one's diet is unhealthy or potentially dangerous, what to do when grip strength is a limiting factor, how to program training for high school athletes in-season and off-season, and what the pros and cons are of wearing minimalist footwear. We also talk about why I only recommend tracking protein, fiber, and calories, why I love...
Published 02/25/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I have a conversation with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about the science of building muscle.  I also talk about how people are afraid of adding calories, why strength training is king when it comes to adding muscle, how to know if a strength training plateau is a programming issue or a diet issue, and some common mistakes people make when they decide to add calories to support their muscle growth. I also talk about the Real Life...
Published 02/18/24
In this episode of the Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast I speak with the one and only, Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi on IG), about a beautiful Italian love story, Bulgarian Bags, Kettlebells, parenting, and more. I hope you enjoy this episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet... we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you...
Published 02/12/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with Inner Circle Member, Alyssa, about motivation. We actually speak about many things (fat loss, triathlon training, losing the last 10lbs, and much more), but my favorite part of the conversation is when we spoke about the science of motivation. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner...
Published 02/08/24
Join The Inner Circle for the lowest price it will ever be: www.sfinnercircle.com⁠ In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I have an in-depth conversation with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about The Inner Circle and how it evolved from humble beginnings to the comprehensive community that it is today. I talk about what gave me the inspiration to start the Inner Circle and move away from 1 on 1 training, why I had to pay someone $1 because they didn't like the very first...
Published 02/04/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I answer questions from the listeners with my trusty podcast producer, Tony.  We discuss what to watch out for with big-box supplement stores, which supplements I like to use and recommend, how to avoid white-knuckling your hunger while you're on a cut, and the guess-and-check-method of calculating your calories.  We also talk about the difference between whey protein and casein protein, why most people eat too little on a cut, Tony's new...
Published 01/29/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I have a frank conversation with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, about mental health. I talk about my struggles with anxiety and how I tried everything from quitting alcohol, increasing cardio, and going to therapy before I made the decision to try medication.  I also discuss the effects of social media and the prevalence of an increasingly online society, why loneliness is an epidemic, some of the more common struggles I see in the health...
Published 01/21/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I answer questions from the listeners with my trusty podcast producer, Tony. We discuss strategies for diet and training when pregnant and after pregnancy, whether or not protein timing matters, how to approach knowledge vs practice when starting out as a new personal trainer, and how to use the grease the groove method after a long break from working out. We also talk about the brilliant Sacha Baron Cohen and ask Tony about his personal...
Published 01/14/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I have a conversation with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, about being a "Youtuber." I talk about why I started posting videos to Youtube in 2012, how my videos have changed over the years, why I don't rely on Youtube for income, how hard it is to grow a following on Youtube and more.  I also discuss the why it's difficult for full-time YouTubers to be their most authentic selves, how I view different social media and content platforms as...
Published 01/08/24
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I explain the science of goal setting as well as the exact goal-setting process I've used every year for the last decade so you can use it to make the most out of your 2024. I also share the story of how and when I decided I wanted to Deadlift 4x my bodyweight. I explain what happened when I completely stopped lifting for 3 months straight as I traveled around Europe and The Middle East. And I share the [slightly embarrassing] story of when I...
Published 12/31/23
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with Inner Circle Member, Candace, about: - How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time - Zone 2 Cardio - High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) - Building an Online Fitness Business - and More I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet... we have hundreds of...
Published 12/24/23
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with Inner Circle Member, Olaf, about how she lost 60lbs in a year while improving her relationship with food and being a good role model for her child. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet... we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you, and you can...
Published 12/17/23
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I answer questions from the listeners with my trusty podcast producer, Tony.  We discuss why sleep matters for fat loss, when it makes sense to focus on cardio for fat loss, the sweet spot for charging for personal training as it relates to client consistency, why sprinting and deadlifting have more in common than most people think, and more.  I also tell the story about almost getting fired on day 3 of a new job, what it means to "let someone...
Published 12/11/23
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with Inner Circle Member, Jennifer, about her relationship with the scale and whether or not she should continue weighing herself. We also discuss other ways for her to track progress, as well as how she can continue to strength train around injuries. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The...
Published 12/07/23
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I have a conversation with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, about what it's been like being a father now that it's been a year since my daughter was born.  I talk about how difficult the first 5 weeks were, how I made working out during that period a priority, how my priorities have shifted dramatically since she was born, what my productivity has been like, how I am trying to be a good role model at home, and more.  I also discuss the "hope...
Published 12/04/23
Mosab Hassan Youself, "The Son of Hamas," gives an unbelievable interview on The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and exposes the truth about Hamas. Watch this whole interview from start to finish because Mosab explains in great detail how this conflict began, why it's happening, and what needs to be done for it to be resolved. A few of the questions Mosab answers are: - Can you explain what Hamas is, what it's goal is, and what it does for both the Palestinian people as well as Israel? -...
Published 12/01/23
Join The Inner Circle for 30% Off Using Code NeeNee30 at checkout: www.sfinnercircle.com In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I answer questions from the listeners with my trusty podcast producer, Tony.  We discuss investing and planning for retirement when you are self-employed, how accurate fitness trackers are when it comes to burnt calories, walking vs. running for fat loss, the "All In" approach to eating, and more. I also have some heartfelt advice for anyone that...
Published 11/26/23
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I take a question from a listener and develop a "jiu-jitsu inspired belt system" for strength training with my trusty podcast producer, Tony.  I talk about the importance of exposure, consistency, mentality, balance, attitude and more and how they each apply at different levels of strength training in order to hash out what milestones you can use to assess your belt and stripe level.  I also discuss when strength standards are important, when...
Published 11/19/23
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I shoot the breeze with Inner Circle Coach, Susan Niebergall (IG: @susanniebergallfitness) in which we do a live Q&A answering your questions from Instagram including: - How long into a cut is a refeed day a good idea? - How to talk to young people safely about nutrition/macros/exercise? - What is an appropriate age for a child to start strength training? - How much weight loss a month is sustainable? - Is it factually easier for some...
Published 11/12/23