Episodes
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Episode 32 - It's a Long Game
In this episode, Steve and Alex explore the nuances of fitness, habits, and mindset, emphasizing the importance of consistency, intentionality, and managing expectations for long-term success. Keywords fitness, habits, mindset, consistency, nutrition, workout, results, discipline, motivation,...
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Episode 31 - Attitude Check
In this episode, Steve and Alex explore the negative effects of identity-driven gym culture, the misconceptions about effort and intensity, and how to foster a healthier, more inclusive mindset for gym-goers. They discuss how social media influences perceptions, the importance of realistic goals,...
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Episode - Over/Unders for Success
Steve and Alex explore undervalued and overvalued methods in fitness, emphasizing the importance of understanding the fundamentals of training, nutrition, and psychological resilience. They share personal experiences, challenge common misconceptions, and highlight the significance of doing hard...
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Episode 29 - Gut Feelings with Doc Jacque
In this in-depth interview, Dr. Jacque Moser shares his journey from chiropractic to functional medicine, exploring gut health, hormones, and holistic healing. Discover practical insights on leaky gut, hormonal balance, and debunking diet myths to optimize health and performance. Keywords Gut...
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Episode 28 - If We Could Start Over
In this episode, we pontificate on starting over. But not just to start over now, what would we do differently if we could go back to our younger selves and start this WHOLE process over. Ideas on consistency, coaching, diet, effort...we touch it all!
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Episode 27 - My Routine is Off!
This episode explores how to manage fitness, diet, and expectations during travel and vacations. The hosts share practical strategies, mindset shifts, and common pitfalls to help listeners stay aligned with their health goals while enjoying their trips. Keywords fitness, travel, diet, workout,...
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Episode 26 - Evolution Series - Daily Life
Exploring the evolution of daily life and its impact on fitness, emphasizing the importance of movement, awareness, and lifestyle changes to improve health and longevity. keywords sedentary lifestyle, movement, fitness, health, longevity, habits, awareness, workplace, culture, fitness journey...
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Episode 25 - Evolution Series Part 2/3 - Supplements and Diet
This episode explores the evolution of supplements and dieting trends over time, debunking myths and highlighting effective strategies for health and fitness enthusiasts. supplements, dieting, trends, peptides, blood work, fitness, nutrition, biohacking, muscle building, health History of...
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Episode 24 - Things We Wish We Knew Sooner
Steve and Alex share their insights on fitness, training mistakes, progression, injury prevention, and the mental aspects of dieting and lifting. They emphasize the importance of consistency, understanding biomechanics, and the value of learning from mistakes to achieve better results in the gym...
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Episode 23 - Evolution Series - Part 1 of 3: Movement
This episode explores the evolution of movement trends in fitness, from bodybuilding eras to modern functional training. The hosts analyze how movement patterns, training philosophies, and equipment have changed over the years, emphasizing resilience, stability, and simplicity in training. This...
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Episode 22 - Unexpected Insights
This podcast explores the unexpected lessons and insights gained from years of engaging in fitness, emphasizing personal growth, stress management, and the importance of intentionality in training and life. fitness, personal growth, stress management, intentionality, self-discovery, coaching…
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Episode 21 - Things that Need to Exit the Gym Space
Join Steve and Alex as they explore gym culture, common pitfalls, and mindset shifts for better training results. They share insights on progress, motivation, and how curiosity can transform your fitness journey. Keywords: gym culture, progress, mindset, training tips, motivation, gym etiquette,...
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Episode 20 - Nick Kott - The Secret Superpower of Addictive Traits
Join us as we explore the journey of Nick Cott, a former chef turned powerlifter and fitness optimizer. Discover insights on overcoming addiction, the importance of self-awareness, and practical tips for sustainable progress in fitness and life. fitness, powerlifting, self-awareness, addiction...
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Episode 19 - You're Not "Special in the Wrong Way"
This episode explores the mindset of self-awareness, consistency, and managing expectations in fitness and life. The hosts discuss how perceptions of being 'special in the wrong way' hinder progress and how understanding your system can lead to better results. Keywords self-awareness…
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Episode 18 - Fitness at 40
This conversation explores the unique challenges and opportunities of fitness and health over 40, emphasizing the importance of smart training, mindset shifts, and longevity strategies for men in this age group. Over 40 fitness, aging and health, strength training, cardio, longevity, hormonal...
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Episode 17 - Fitness Ragebait
In this conversation, the crew delves into various misconceptions prevalent in the fitness industry, discussing topics such as misleading 'What I Eat in a Day' videos, the reality of GLP-1s for weight loss, and the importance of hard work and motivation in achieving fitness goals. They critique…
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Episode 16 - Must Have Supps and Gym Items
The crew comes on and rants on what supplements they really feel are must haves and make a noticeable difference. What does each individual really enjoy about the experience. From Vitamin C to pre/pro-biotics. Also mentioned are gym items that everyone feels lost or out of sync if they forget…
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Episode 15: Love/Hate/Can't Live Without/Throw Away
Steve and Alex riff on four exercises each. One they love, one they hate, one they can't live without, and one they want to throw away. Snowstorm special of 2026. Karine couldn't make it. We still can't find her. So much snow.
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Episode 14 - Mindset Management
What are some lessons we've all encountered recently that have helped us drive success in the gym? We rant on everything from silver linings to baggy clothes! Steve - Finding a win every session. - Looking at the hidden silver lining or potential benefit to any bad situation - Not being overly…
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Episode 13 - Men vs Women - Leg Day Woes vs Upper Body Woes
Today is another semi-men vs women discussion. Why do men seem to despise/neglect leg day and women despise/neglect upper body? Aesthetics, intensity, ego?
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Episode 12 - Four for Form
Alex introduces the Four for Form episode. Four exercises per member to explain how to get better results. Compound and stabilized lifts, where do we notice we can do better.
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Episode 11 - Time Management
After some technical difficulties, Karine introduces episode 11! What do people mean when they say, "I have no time." Starting an exercise program, starting a new hobby, whatever. We go through some personal strategies and life lessons to help carve out the time for personal health and exercise.
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Episode 10 - Overrated / Underrated
The crew discusses personal and coaching experiences regarding what is overrated and underrated about hitting the gym. Consistency, gratitude...underrated. More damage, more exercises...overrated.
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Episode 9 - 10 Things for 2026
What are 10 things to carry into 2026 to focus on getting the best results you can? Steve gives his thoughts to help drive performance into 2026!
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Episode 8 - Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced?
In this episode, the crew discusses the tiers of exercise and lifting. Where are the lines between beginner, intermediate, and advanced? Is it possible to even draw a line?
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Episode 7 - What Does Lifting do for Other Aspects of Life?
In this episode, the crew discusses the "other" aspects of lifting and exercise. Besides looking better, what else is going on and what other impacts do we get?
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Episode 6 - The Genetics Talk
In this episode, the crew dives into the genetics talk. What's real and what's an excuse?
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Episode 5 - Mike Egan
In this episode, Mike Egan joins the show. Mike is a Coach with experience in competition in many fields. Powerlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, he's done it. From his history with Steve to adjusting your mindset to your exercise goals, Mike helps the crew dive in!
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Episode 4 - Workout Goal Alignment
In this episode the crew discusses goal alignment in regards to your workouts. Is killing yourself getting you what you want? Is more always better?
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Episode 3 - Gym Myths
In this episode the crew discusses some of the main gym myths they think are out there. Volume for hypertrophy, redundancy in exercise selection, and much more.
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Recognizing What You Value and Why
In this episode, the gang touches on internal value systems. Recognizing that what you value doesn't really align with your actions and why you value what you do. Conversations with friends and deciphering what they value while also looking into the mirror to align our own!
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Welcome to Huge Natural Muscle!
First upload and the gang just talking about what kind of spirit and attitude we want to have as a podcast and group!