Podcast Episodes

Listener Mailbag: App reviews, overtraining after 50, and smarter strength plans

Episode 715

In this listener Q&A episode, Kevin tackles your questions on a range of topics: his take on the Jefit workout app, whether there’s ever a right time to slow down your training, and how to adapt your…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

A personal update on fitness, burnout, and what’s next for "Get-Fit Guy"

Episode 714

This week’s episode is a little different. Kevin shares some personal reflections, a bit of unexpected news, and what’s been on his mind lately. 

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Published on 5 months ago

Why do so many people have back pain? Do monkeys have the answer?

Episode 713

This week, Kevin explores how our evolution from quadrupeds to bipeds may be the root cause of chronic back pain. He shares his own injury experience and examines how our spine’s design, combined wit…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Should older adults train more? The truth about fitness & aging

Episode 712

As we age, should we really be training less... or is that just a myth? In this episode, Kevin explores the science behind anabolic resistance, the age-related loss of muscle mass, and how older trai…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Could you survive "The Last of Us"? Strength and training tips for a post-apocalyptic world

Episode 711

In advance of the new season, Kevin breaks down a crucial character's workout routine from The Last of Us Part 2 and explores what it takes to build real apocalypse-ready strength. From weight traini…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The strength training debate: Powerlifting vs. weightlifting vs. weight training

Episode 710

Struggling with motivation after time away from training, Kevin found his way back through powerlifting. In this episode, he breaks down the key differences between powerlifting, weightlifting, and w…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Are you overtraining? Understanding pain, injury & gym fatigue (Reissue)

Episode 618

Is pain really a necessary part of progress in fitness? Kevin dives into the origins of the "no pain, no gain" mantra, explores the difference between DOMS and chronic injuries, and discusses why nor…

Published on 6 months ago

Mind vs. body: Can you change who you are through fitness? (Reissue)

Episode 646

Can you truly become a completely different person through fitness, or do transformations only alter your qualities while your core identity remains the same? Kevin dives into the philosophy of perso…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Are we being fooled? Fitness, food labels, and the "post-truth" era

Episode 709

Is the salmon on your plate as healthy as you think? This week, Kevin dives into the surprising truths about farmed vs. wild salmon, misinformation in the wellness industry, and why so much of what w…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

This every day habit could be impacting your mental and physical health

Episode 708

Is this common habit quietly affecting your health? In this episode, Kevin explores the surprising ways adult content consumption can impact your brain, body, and relationships... plus, what you can …

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago