Ground Zero Fitness
by Kyle Chen & Sam Krapf
Getting started in fitness, especially if you haven’t been in the gym or worked out before, is a daunting task. We developed this podcast to help listeners get strong, stay strong, and enjoy what life has to offer. We discuss the why and how of strength, nutrition, and health, so people can be better versions of themselves, for a lifetime. Check us out @coachkylechen and @samk_strength on Twitter.
Episodes
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Episode 53 - SAM DOESNT HELP THE ELDERLY?? Training for longevity and how to optimize your health.
Sam has a vendetta against helping the elderly put their groceries in their car. Furthermore, he doesn't even help his grandpa with picking things up. Jokes aside, Kyle and Sam discuss why strength training is so beneficial in the long term and how our personal experiences reinforce why we should...
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Episode 52 - Beyond the Hype: Spotting False Promises in Fitness Programs
In this episode of Ground Zero Fitness, Sam and Kyle expose the prevalence of misleading fitness programs and share crucial insights on navigating through the noise to find trustworthy fitness guidance. We uncover red flags to watch out for when evaluating programs that promise unrealistic…
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Episode 51 - Maintaining Momentum When You're Off a Program
In this episode of Ground Zero Fitness, Sam and Kyle tackle the often overlooked topic of what to do when you find yourself in a training limbo—whether it's taking a break from a structured program or intentionally stepping back from intense strength training. We share practical strategies and...
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Episode 50!! Unlocking Your Power: Exploring Standards and Benchmarks in Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift
Join hosts Sam and Kyle in this episode of Ground Zero Fitness as they dive into the world of powerlifting. We discuss the importance of standards and benchmarks specifically for the squat, bench press, and deadlift (SBD) lifts. Sam and Kyle share insights, experiences, and practical advice on...
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Episode 49 - Barbells and Business: Sam's Lessons from Launching a Gym
In this episode of "Barbells and Business," join Sam and Kyle as we delve into the inspiring journey of Sam, an ambitious entrepreneur who turned his passion for fitness into a thriving gym business. With a year and a half of experience under his belt, Sam shares valuable lessons learned from the...
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Episode 48 - Unveiling our Power Picks: Sam and Kyle's Unique Picks for Compound, Supplemental, and Accessory Lifts Tailored to Your Goals
In this episode, get ready to unleash your lifting ambitions as Sam and Kyle spill the beans on their all-time favorite exercises. We take you on a journey through the most effective lifts tailored to your specific objectives, breaking them down into three crucial categories: compound,...
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Episode 47 - How Much Exercise is Too Much? (For strength gainz)
Welcome to the Ground Zero Fitness podcast, where we explore everything related to strength training and fitness. In this episode, titled "How Much Exercise is Too Much?", Sam and Kyle delve into the topic of exercise volume and how much is necessary to build strength. They discuss the minimal...
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Episode 46 - Does cardio kill your gains?
Sam and Kyle discuss the age-old question - does cardio kill your gains? If you are someone who loves lifting weights and building muscle, you might be wondering if cardio is really necessary or if it will hinder your progress. Today, we will explore the science behind this topic and give you the...
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Episode 45 - Barbells vs. Machines (vs. Dumbbells?)
A year and 2 months later ... we're back with episode 45! There's been quite a trend on Twitter discussing the benefits of Barbells vs. Machines. Sam and Kyle tackle the discussion and split it into 2 topics: Which comes first, and which one is less injury prone?
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Episode 44 - WE'RE BACK + How lifting can be GODLY for you
We miss you guys. For the past few months, we were working on our own projects. Catch up and get to know what's been going on with us! Sam and Kyle also talk about how lifting won't solve all your problems, but it cant be used as a snowball effect of self-improvement. P.S., we go down quite the...
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Episode 43 - How effective are warmups?
We're back. Almost a month later, Sam and Kyle are back with another episode talking about warmups. How important are warmups? Listen in as we discuss our takes and what we've learned over the years. The answer may just shock you ...
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Episode 42 - If you're skinny fat, this episode is FOR YOU
If you're skinny fat, do you cut or bulk? You wanna build muscle AND drop fat at the same time? What should you do? Sam and Kyle give you potential solutions you can take ... Instead of ending up in this endless cycle of little to no progress ever made.
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Episode 41 - How to Help Your Family Get In Shape
Kyle and Sam were both able to successfully impact their families in one way or another, either through getting them to work out or make healthier changes in the kitchen. The both of us discuss the strategies we took, and how you can help your family, significant other, or friends make similar...
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Episode 40 - The BEST Thing A Man Can Do For His Diet ... Is Get Married w/ Ingri Pauline
Ingri Pauline is a strength training coach that teaches women to be tough, without being a victim to the phases of their body. We talk about: - Her background as one of the few women to serve & train in the US Navy Special Operations EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) - Training prenatal and...
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Episode 39 - Broscience vs. Medical Practices w/ Seth Moldenhauer
Sam and Kyle sit down with Seth Moldenhauer, a personal trainer that also happens to be a Nurse. He had a sports background of playing hockey, had hip surgery at the age of 17, and was still able to deadlift 500+ pounds. We talk about topics surrounding: - Broscience vs. Medical Practices…
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Episode 38 - Strength is THE Virtue with Jeff Putnam - Founder of Rugged Legacy
Father of 9 Kids. Writer of 2 books. Podcaster. Business Consultant. Founder of Rugged Legacy Grooming Supply Company. 3X Bodyweight deadlifter. Jeff clearly has a lot on his plate. Learn his story and the importance of his training in this episode! Twitter: @Rugged_Legacy
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Episode 37 - Compounding Your Bank Account and Your Health w/ Kolin aka "Decade Investor"
Sam and Kyle sit down with Kolin, better now on Twitter as "Decade investor". We discuss his marathon training and health prioritization and how it has impacted mindset towards investing and wealth.
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Ep. 36 - Deadlifts and Slammies with Everyday Workout Man - Thane Taylor
A conversation between three buddies. We discuss Thane's ED Workout Man beginning, his unconventional style of training, deadlifts, and the gains he has seen since committing to getting stronger. Sam, Kyle, and Thane have been interacting together on Twitter for over a year now, so be prepared…
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Episode 35 - Why Nutrition and Training is an Art Form, w/ Jerry Teixeira
Jerry Teixeira is a 42-year old father that's lean, mean, and a jacked machine. He comes from a background of being in the military, becoming obese at 27, worked towards being the healthiest version of himself at 42 years old, and helps teach others how to get jacked at home. We talk about the...
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Episode 34 - The Key Missing Ingredient for Training ... EFFORT
We might hurt feelings with this episode. If you've been working out for years and haven't seen as much progress as you'd like ... This might be for you. Majority of people who are working out have never done progressive overload properly. What do we mean by that? Listen in.
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Episode 33 - From Depressed & Broken to Lean & Strong w/ Guest Matias Page (@Hormetik)
Matias was in a really dark place. He had moved to Los Angeles from Argentina to pursue his filming career and had gone broke. He lost purpose, drive, and found himself depressed with a magnum in his drawer. Over the course of 7 years he had reprogrammed his mind & body to go from depressed &...
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Episode 32 - Is "Organic" Good For You?
We see it more and more these days. Organic peanut butter cups. Organic freshly squeeze juice. Organic nutri-grain bars. The question lies ... Does slapping the term "organic" in front of a food make it healthy? Sam and Kyle discuss their takes and what YOU should watch out for ... Haven't…
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Episode 31 - The WORST Beginner Mistakes that Sam & Kyle made, that you SHOULDN'T
A big problem with beginners working out is paralysis by analysis. This leads to a ton of information to guess & check to see what works, impatience, and problems finding consistency with working out. Sam & Kyle discuss topics like: - Consistency - Program Hopping - More does NOT always mean…
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Episode 30 - Expectations vs. Reality: What you see in the media isn't always true
A big issue with society is the amount of misinformation that spreads. You see it all the time in Men's/Women's Health magazines, your favourite athletes, or even from other trainers. Sam and Kyle talk about how much weight you can REALISTICALLY lose, how much muscle you can REALISTICALLY build,...
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Episode 29 - Lifting vs. Cardio: What should I be doing to get in shape?
The age-old question ... You're trying to get in shape, but you don't know WHAT to do. Should I be performing cardio first, or lifting? Sam and Kyle dissect this question and give you a better idea of what's more beneficial for YOU. Listen in and take notes, because this is the most important…
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Ep. 27 - THE DEADLIFT: IN ALL OF ITS HEAVENLY GLORY
Why should you deadlift? Sam and Kyle discuss the who, where, how, why, and when of Twitter's favorite exercise: THE DEADLIFT. Sam discusses how deadlifts changed his life as well as the 5-step deadlift process that anyone can use to deadlift correctly in minutes!
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Ep. 26 - EAT AND TRAIN VS. DIET AND EXERCISE
Sam and Kyle discuss the alarming difference between trainees who take the mind set of "eating and training" over "dieting and exercising". A very important distinction for someone just gettting into fitness to understand.
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Ep. 25 - THE BIGGEST LOSER: Why crash dieting and insane training plans go wrong.
Sam and Kyle discuss the daily plan of the "Biggest Loser" contestant who lost over 200lbs before gaining a big portion the weight back. A big problem in the fitness industry is crash dieting to rapidly lose weight and doing endless cardio. People will see success, but they didn't change any of...
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Episode 24 - Why Muscle is King, The Golden Body Fat %, and Why Fasted Cardio is BS with Oliver Anwar
On today’s episode of Ground Zero Fitness, we’ve got an extremely special guest. Touted as the #1 body transformation coach for professionals & executives, ex-corporate worker, and the dude with probably the biggest chest and lats you’ll ever see, welcome Oliver Anwar. Guest co-host Francis Melia...
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Ep. 23 - Should I be going COLD TURKEY? Do I have an addiction?
In this episode of Ground Zero Fitness, Sam and Kyle discuss whether you should either go Cold Turkey or take things in moderation. The conversation ends up in an interesting place as it becomes a therapy session for Sam as he realizes his addiction to caffeine. Listen to this episode to…
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AVALON: A COMMUNITY UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE
Announcing our latest project: AVALON. We are building an incredibly special community unlike anything else that we want all of our listeners to be a part of! The ability to create an online accountability group truly has no borders and unlimited potential for our members. Tune in to get the run...
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Ep. 22 - TOP 10 BEST TIPS FOR FAT LOSS AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE
Kyle walks us through his top 10 best tips for fat loss and how to sustain it. Applying these 10 tips while understanding that your journey is a lifetime process will set you down the path to where you want to go!
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Ep. 21 - Optimal Rep Ranges For You
Sam and Kyle discuss optimal rep ranges for beginners and what those mean from a strength and muscle building stand point. They also chat about what types of accessory lifts you should be doing in addition to compound lifts and the rep ranges involved in those!
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Ep. 20 - BROSCIENCE: A Casual Discussion
Listen up, you might just learn something about the best science in the world: Broscience. Sam posted a question on Twitter saying: "Drop Your Top Broscience Tip". This lead to lots of colorful replies. Some good. Some bad. Some ugly. Sam and Kyle discuss the replies and whether or not they are...
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Ep. 19 - Realistic Expectations for Fat Loss
In this episode, Sam and Kyle discuss what is actually realistic when it comes to fat loss. Lots of online "gurus" advertise clients dropping "30lbs in 1 month" and we explain why this is highly unlikely and they are lying about clients progress. They also talk about how to set yourself up in a...
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Ep. 18 - Getting Sh*t Done: Fitness, Habits, and Business ft. Tell Fisher
In this episode we sit down with Tell Fisher of Kings Barbell in Dayton, Ohio to discuss fitness, business, building habits, gym culture and surrounding yourself with the right people. You can find Tell on Twitter and Instagram: @tellquint Get involved in his online coaching: kingsbarbell.carrd.co
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Ep. 17 - PAIN MANAGEMENT: How To Overcome the Inevitable Aches and Pains of Training
You are not fragile. Your body is strong and resilient. In this episode Sam and Kyle discuss how to effectively manage injury, pain, and aches when training. Sam walks through his 4 step process to managing pain that allows you to keep training by focusing on what you CAN do.
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Ep. 16 - The FitFathers: No Bullshit Approach to Fitness and Family with Shane Fitzgerald and Rob W. James
We sat down with the FitFathers: Rob W. James and Shane Fitzgerald to discuss their fitness journeys and how it lead to coaching. Both are busy fathers who have figured out how to balance fitness and family. We get to hear how they find time to train, what that training looks like, and how they...
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Ep. 15 - IMPORTANT DECISION: How To Pick The Right Gym
Sam and Kyle discuss their take on what makes a good gym and why making the right decision is important for your fitness goals. Different types of gyms are discussed: Some are bashed on, while others are commended. This decision should come down to the environment you want commit to and how…
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Ep. 14 - MUSCLE SORENESS. Is it good, or bad?
Sam and Kyle talk about what muscle soreness is, whether you should be training for if it’s a byproduct of intense training, how long you should feel sore for, and what to do in order to reduce muscle soreness. Tune into this episode of Ground Zero Fitness Podcast to learn how to rest, recover…
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Ep. 13 - The BEST Equipment For At-Home Workouts
Sam and Kyle talk about how to the most bang-for-your-buck equipment & HOW TO work out at home. We touch on two different scenarios: 1. The ones who don't have much space to work with 2. The ones looking to build a gym in their garages Listen in as we talk about how you can use: Resistance Bands...
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Ep. 12 - IT IS OKAY TO BE A RESOLUTIONER
We want you to successfully achieve your New Years fitness and lifestyle goals. What is your why, and why is it something you haven’t started yet? Quantitative vs. Qualitative goals How todays Resolution could be a powerful daily habit 5-10 years from now How to break down your lofty new years...
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Ep. 11 - Gym Etiquette 101 and Battling Gym Intimidation for New Years Resolutioners
GYM ETIQUETTE. If you’re new to the gym, there are a lot of things that beginners don’t know. What do I wear to the gym? What do I bring to the gym? How do I ask for equipment? How do I USE the equipment? How do I ask for a spot? Sam and Kyle answer all these questions in an information…
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Ep. 10 - Brick By Brick with Guest, Coach Francis Melia
Sam and Kyle sit down with Coach Francis Melia, a personal trainer and competitive powerlifter from Liverpool, England. Have fun understanding his "Scouse" accent. We discuss his journey into getting big and strong from being a younger man with "man boobs". He discusses his own "flail zone" where...
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How to CONTROL YOUR SPLURGE during the Holiday Season
Sam and Kyle talk about how the holiday season is a tough time for people trying to maintain their weight. You celebrate multiple times and have feasts throughout the weeks that seemingly have no end. We discuss topics like: - The bulk mentality vs. strategically eating mentality - Eating more of...
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Ep. 9 - Conquering Fitness and Habits with Body Transformation Coach, Marcus Rice
Kyle and Sam chat with Marcus Rice, Conquer Training and Fitness. He has built himself a substantial Instagram following that has allowed him to successfully coach 100’s of busy professionals. He has a B.S in exercise science and tons of in-person and online personal training experience. He also…
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Ep. 8 - Faith, Family, and Fitness With Guest, #1 Ranked Girl Dad, Ty Todt
Sam and Kyle sit down with Ty Todt, former online-poker player who spent much of his twenties living the life many people dream of: making large amounts of money online, partying, traveling, expensive cars and houses. It wasn't until after a divorce in his mid-20's that he realized he wasn't...
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Ep. 7 - HOW TO STOP EATING LIKE A CHILD
Sam and Kyle discuss solutions building proper nutrition habits and how to navigate the processed food pandemic, price sensitivity, and family influence. Sam gives a rant on his systematic approach that listeners can use to stop eating like a child and start eating like an adult using 7 simple...
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Ep. 6 - Fuzzy vs Attainable Goals: Why you are FAILING to reach your goals
Sam and Kyle talk about the importance of goal setting, how to break down goals, and how to readjust when needed. They also discuss how to build SYSTEMS to achieve your goals instead of just shooting for an arbitrary goal with no plan. Follow us on Twitter: @samk_strength @iamkylecee
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Episode 5 - Training, or Diet? Which comes first?
Sam and Kyle discuss the importance of a diet and training, and which one comes first. We talk about what you should start off with, and the easiest step to a healthier lifestyle. Getting started in fitness, especially if you haven’t been in the gym or worked out before, is a daunting task. We...
About this show
Getting started in fitness, especially if you haven’t been in the gym or worked out before, is a daunting task. We developed this podcast to help listeners get strong, stay strong, and enjoy what life has to offer. We discuss the why and how of strength, nutrition, and health, so people can be better versions of themselves, for a lifetime. Check us out @coachkylechen and @samk_strength on Twitter.
Hosted by
Kyle Chen & Sam Krapf