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Stoked Metabolic
by Thomas Stokes
Welcome to the Stoked Metabolic Podcast! I'm Coach Tom of Stoked Metabolic Coaching and my mission is to help you find your best self through better health and fitness.
Episodes
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0015: Secrets to Kickstart Your Fitness Journey Now
In this episode, Coach Tom shares five things he wishes someone had told him when he was starting his fitness journey. He emphasizes that transforming your body takes time and patience, and it's important to trust the process and keep pushing forward. He also highlights the importance of finding…
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0014: Achieving Success Through Effort
In this episode of the Stoked Metabolic Coaching Podcast, Coach Tom discusses the key factor(effort!) that differentiates those who succeed in reaching their fitness goals from those who fail. He asked his Facebook community to describe the one word that makes the difference, and while he…
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0013: From Fluff to Fit: My Personal Transformation Story
Summary Coach Tom shares his personal journey from being out of shape to becoming a fitness coach and the creator of Stoked Metabolic. He discusses the challenges, transformations, and the impact of fitness and nutrition on his life and the lives of others. Chapters 00:00 - From Fluff to Fit: A...
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0012: 10 Weirdest Ways to Lose Weight(That Actually WORK!)
Summary In this episode, Coach Tom discusses the weird and unconventional ways to lose fat and improve fitness. He shares personal experiences and insights on topics like cryotherapy, chewing gum, purple foods, spicy foods, laughter, mindful eating, scents, dancing, sleep, and hypnosis....
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0011: Strength Training for Runners: Expert Workshop
Summary In this episode of the Stoke Metabolic Podcast, Coach Tom discusses the importance of strength training for runners. He highlights the benefits of strength training, including injury prevention, enhanced running performance, and breaking through plateaus. Coach Tom also addresses common...
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0010: Achieve Your Goals: Master the Strength Training Blueprint
Ready to achieve your fitness goals? Master the strength training blueprint in this video to build muscle and get stronger. Start your fitness journey now! In this episode, Coach Tom breaks down the fitness mindset and provides an actionable plan to start a journey towards a healthier life. He...
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0009: Avoid These Common Mistakes for GLP-1 and Weight Loss
In this episode, Coach Tom discusses losing weight with GLP-1 agonists. This ultimate guide will give you everything you need to know about using GLP-1 agonists for weight loss. He highlights the potential risks and side effects of these medications, including hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal…
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0008: Don't Forget About Snacks! Meal Prepping for Success!
In this episode, Coach Tom shares his top 10 tips for successful meal prepping. He emphasizes the importance of planning meals in advance, using high-quality storage containers, prepping ingredients in bulk, and opting for one-pot and sheet pan recipes. He also suggests freezing meals for later...
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0007: Optimizing Performance with Protein and Carbs
In this episode of the Stoke Metabolic Coaching Podcast, Coach Tom discusses the importance of protein and carbohydrate intake for both strength training and distance running. He emphasizes that both macronutrients are essential for muscle repair and growth, as well as providing energy during...
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0006: Training With Intention - Am I lifting enough to make gains?
Summary In this episode of the Stoked Metabolic Podcast, Coach Tom addresses the question of how to tell if you are lifting enough to make gains. He discusses the different types of gains, such as endurance, strength, and physique gains. He emphasizes the importance of progressive overload and...
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0005: The Effects of Travel and Indulgence on the Body
Summary In this episode, Coach Tom discusses his recent weight gain of 12.3 pounds over a weekend and shares his perspective on why it happened and why it's not a cause for panic. He talks about his trip to visit family, indulging in food and drinks, and the effects of gluten, sugar, and travel…
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0004: Strength and Nutrition Training for Runners!
Calling all runners, it's time for Night One of the Strength Training workshop hosted by Coach Tom! Uncover the secrets to boosting your performance and endurance through effective strength training routines. We'll also cover injury prevention, benefits of adding strength training to your routine...
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0003: I'm a RUNNER! How The Hell Do I Start Strength Training?
Following up on Mondays listener Q&A we take a deep dive on Brandon_runs_the_worlds question: "I run 6 days a week and do no strength training. What's the best way to ease into strength?" Now I know Brandon personally and his transformation is incredible! He's lost a ton of weight and it's...
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0002: Listener Q&A How Long Should You Wait To Workout After Being Sick, How Do You Look Like A Bodybuilder While Being A Runner, Thoughts on Fasting, Best Supplements for Cardio and Strength?
In this Listener Q&A episode, Coach Tom answers your best questions! Got a Post Half Cold. How long do you allow yourself to recover before working out? @Thenameiscamruns Thoughts on Fasting? @kieranfarrell31 What are the best supplements to take with a cardio and strength training routine?...
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0001: Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
In this episode, Tom takes you on his journey from lazy, overweight and beaten down to a health and fitness fanatic to coach, personal trainer and business over. This is my personal story I hope will inspire you on your own fitness journey! Learn more about Stoked Metabolic Coaching Join our Free...
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SS0029: Finding The Right Training Environment
Everyone is looking for the competitive edge. Beginners always start with the same question: What supplements should I be taking. That is the last thing you should worry about and it drives me up the wall when someone asks it. Questions about diet and training - now those make sense. But the one...
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SS0028: Cut The Bull - The Real Reason You Can't Gain Muscle
I can't gain muscle. I'm a hard gainer. I'll never be big. Smells like a whole lot of bull crap up in here. I met two young men this week, early 20's, having a conversation about how they "can't build muscle". I'm sorry to say it my friends but that is a whole load of bull. Hot and steamy bull.…
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SS0027: Abs are NOT Made in the Kitchen
Episode 27: Abs are NOT Made in the Kitchen! How many times has some rip shredded gym rat told you that abs are made in the kitchen? It's one of the most commonly used phrases by tools of the big box gym world. And it's also a load of garbage. Now I'm not going to lie - you need to eat right if…
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SS0026: Two Months to Crush 2021
It's November 9 2020 as I record this. In 52 days we will be in 2021 and that terrifies me for most of you. Why? Because you are already setting your "New Year, New Me" goals and the rest of 2020 is going to be a wash. 52 Days down the drain while you wait for January 1st - a meaningless date…
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SS0025: Embracing The Mind Muscle Connection
The Year is 2020 and gym and fitness culture has us chasing one thing: SWEAT! Now sweat is an amazing thing if you are sweating from a killer workout the problem is a lot of you aren't! We blow through reps, cut out recovery and push our bodies to the brink just so we can leave a pretty little...
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SS0024 - Stop Working Out!!!
Buckle Up. Strap in. Prepare to freak out. Get your popcorn ready. It's about to hit the fan. Here it comes. Are you ready for it? I bet you never thought you'd hear me say this..... BUT STOP WORKING OUT! Seriously. Stop right now. Listen to this rant. And then - STOP WORKING OUT!
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SS0023: Instagram vs Reality - Adjust your perspective!
You see healthy, lean and muscular guy in the first picture. You see that same guy downing a Mickey Waffle in the next. First thought? I wish I could eat like that and look like you! FALSE. What you see on instagram is usually far from reality - my own IG included. We post the sexy, fun and...
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SS0022: 35 Years Old and I Still Have Boys Trying To Fight Me
You ever have an insanely awesome weekend only for a few people to try and rain on your parade? Yeah I had one this weekend. I opened my Facebook Messenger which for those of you that know me is a pretty rare occurrence and saw a crazy message. This dude, a dude I barely know, I never interact…
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SS0021: The Only Diet You Need
Keto Paleo Intermittent Fasting The list goes on...their are 100s of diets out their and the vast majority are fads! Fortunately for you I've run my body through the gamut and tried them all out so you don't have to. Today you get my take on the only diet advice you really need. As always the...
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SS0020: We Are Back! And in the Gym!
This meathead received the best news ever last Friday - Florida gyms were reopening! Yet I couldn't help but feel a little nervous - Was it too soon? What will gyms do to protect my health? Will people take safety precautions seriously? All of these thoughts ran through my head before I stepped...
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SS0019: Two Must Haves For Your Fitness "Routine"
Looking for the edge in your fitness routine? We all are. That thing that pushes us to the next level or keeps us in the game later on in life. For me I've learned that there is no magic pill or special formula. Just two things that keep you hungry and wanting more.
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SS0018: Train Hard, Recover Harder
You work out hard for an hour or two every single day, should be seeing fantastic results and step on the scale to no progress. The problem usually isn't the one hour in the gym it's the way you are recovering in the other twenty three hours of the day. A vast majority of people are beating their...
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SS0017 Intensity and the At Home Workout
Ask yourself this question - Is my at home workout not challenging me or am I not challenging my at home workout? If you are working with limited equipment like the vast majority of us right now how can you increase intensity for your fitness level? Today we take a look at the 7 Foundational...
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SS0016: Supplemental Insanity
Opened up the lines for a little QA session on the often murky supplement industry. Some of the questions we covered were: Do I need protein? What's the best type? What's in my preworkout? And my personal favorite "what do YOU take?"
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SS0015: What A Time To Be Alive
It's incredible you can have a conversation with two different people that opens up with the exact same line but means something completely different to each of them. This week I had two friends tell me "what a time to be alive" - one friend I felt terrible for the other inspired me to record…
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SS0013: Finding Sanity in the Chaos
In a matter of months life as we know it has changed completely. We can't interact with friends unless it's through a screen, we are trapped indoors the majority of the day and staying healthy can no longer be done by walking into a gym. I understand it, support it and hope it works but the real...
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SS0012: Diving into Fear Face First
Episode 12 is a literal deep dive into my day of getting out of my comfort zone and falling flat on my face a few(hundred) times in the process! We tackle why fear today and why it is one of the best feelings in the world!
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SS0011: The Power of Raw Emotion
Every day we ride a rollercoaster of emotions. Life will hit you with ups, downs and then spin you back around again. Greatness is not defined by those emotions we feel but how we react and respond. Take control of your emotions and start using them to your advantage.
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SS0010: Find Your Why, Find Your Way
Often people worry about how they are going to do something. The real question is why are you going to do something? With the right why you can overcome any how. Dive in today and start defining your why.
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SS0009: The Ultimate Fitness Test
The 2000m row is regarded as one of the ultimate tests of physical fitness. Last Thursday I had the opportunity to coach over 100 athletes through this grueling endurance test, you learn a lot about yourself during a row like this and even more while coaching it!
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Episode 0008: My Least Favorite Question
Today we tackle the number one question I get asked and fun fact - it's also the question I hate the most. How long is this going to take? Sit back and relax because I'm pretty sure you won't like my answer.
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Episode 0007: The Austrian Oaks Five Rules
Before I ever lifted my first weight, before I even stepped foot into the gym I had an idol in the fitness world. It was my dad and he taught me one thing early on - Arnold was king. To this day his style and philosophy impacts my training. Here's a look at Arnolds Five Rules.
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SS:0006 The Episode You All Have Been Waiting For
When life get tough, crazy and chaotic you have two options....sit in silence or make a podcast and unleash your heart.
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SS0005: Love, Impact and Health 2020 Goals
Welcome back and happy 2020! With a new year upon us I have seen everyone sharing and posting resolutions. Here's my take on why I think resolutions are BS and what you can do to set big goals and kick this years butt!
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SS0004: Death to Comfort Zones
Burning question time! I probably get asked this one on a weekly basis and the answer is so simple it drives me crazy. Why has my progress stalled? Most likely the answer is simpler than you think. Sit back, relax and get ready to get out of your comfort zone!
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SS0003: Gym Pet Peeves
If you want to succeed in the gym you've got to do a lot of things right. Today though we aren't going to talk about that. Todays episode is all about everything you should not be doing in the gym - unless you want to make enemies real quick! Here are my top gym pet peeves!
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SS0002: Getting Started(2019)
Welcome back! Today we've got a quick dive into getting started on your fitness journey. The vast majority of people are waiting for Monday, the first of the month, summer or January First....my question is why? You need to get moving today!
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SS0001: Introduction(2019)
Introduction to the Sweat Sanctum Podcast. This episode focuses on my background and journey to finding a better life through fitness.
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Welcome to the Stoked Metabolic Podcast! I'm Coach Tom of Stoked Metabolic Coaching and my mission is to help you find your best self through better health and fitness.
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Stoked Metabolic is created and hosted by Thomas Stokes.
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