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Work in Progress
by Bleav
This is Work in Progress — a show about building a body, mind, and life that stand the test of time. Hosted by Michael Catherwood, a lifelong athlete and black belt who’s spent decades in pursuit of strength, discipline, and peace. Here, we go beyond reps and routines to talk about what really keeps us in the game — the habits, the mindset, and the meaning behind the work.
Episodes
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To Mid-LIfe and BEYOND!
At every phase of life, our priorities will shift, and our schedules become radically different. Both of those ever-fluctuating pieces play a big role in our health and fitness. I talk about midlife and beyond today, and that's not to say that you young bucks shouldn't listen, because you should....
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I Answer your Questions part 2 & It's Great Again
I talk about consistency, training through injury, the value of fitness, and how to deal with cravings in this question-and-answer episode. It came out pretty darn good. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here...
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I Answer Questions. It's Great!
So I put up the question, "What is the most difficult or confusing challenge for you when trying to get in better shape?" I received some fantastic responses, and I address them here in my Q&A Part 1 Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here...
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You're Lost Without You
I started getting this strange feeling that modern fitness has become my school experience. We have lost sight of the purpose. Achievements, presentations, and attachments have replaced self-development. Listen or watch and tell me if you agree. Let's go Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I...
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The PSMF - Lose a lot of Fat in a Short Amount of Time
I almost always advocate for a slow, patient approach because immediate gratification typically does not serve us well. The "Protein Sparing Modified Fast" is a great way to achieve rapid fat loss and serves specific purposes. If you're interested in losing a lot of body fat in a short amount of...
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UFC Freedom 250, Cardio and Controversy
UFC Freedom 250 was this past weekend, and it was AWESOME!! Because of this fight card at the White House, I was moved to do something I've never done before: take down a post on social media. I talk about the aforementioned situation and give an in depth look at the fights themselves. Do me a...
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Goblets, Smiths, Deads, Oh My
Don't be such a narrow-minded meathead. Open your eyes to exercise selection. I love deadlifting and squatting, and I mean that literally. I LOVE THEM! That does not mean that everyone has to do them. It also does not mean that the optimal routine must be very narrow. Let's go, download…
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Cardio for Fat Loss
So a lot of popular fitness stuff gets distorted by "influencers," and fat-burning zones are right at the top of that list. All I try to do in this episode is make it make sense for you. Let's go! Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here...
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Hard is Not Always that Intense
It's a very hard lesson to teach people, but the stronger and more advanced you become, the more capable you become of doing less overall work. You are doing "better" work at this point, but it's very hard to get this message through to people. I try on today's episode, so listen up, ok! Do me a...
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Stimulous, Adaptation and Fatigue
The new wave of online fitness influencers is causing a lot of problems. Honestly, it’s too many to list, and I’d run the risk of sounding like a bitter malcontent by listing all the reasons why I am not big and famous, and they are. It doesn’t make the veracity of my claims any less real…
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Putos and Peptiedes Part 2
People are curious about hormone and peptide therapy, and unfortunately, very few people know much about them. I continue my discussion about hormones and peptides today and discuss when and how you should or shouldn't use them. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my...
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Putos and Peptides
There have always been people who feel confident to talk about things that they shouldn't really be talking about. That's a tale as old as time, but now it's rather lucrative. Peptides are one of the biggest topics in health, thanks to GLP-1s like Ozempic for weight loss and other…
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Boy Kibble
I stumbled across one of the most egregiously dumb videos I've ever seen, and felt motivated to critique it, which is not something I like doing. This video was about national nutrition, and I feel very passionate about it. Please listen or watch and tell me what you think. Do me a favor and...
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Motives and Goals Have to Be a Team
We don't know how often our stated motive is actually false. You probably aren't lifting weights to get stronger or jogging to live longer; you are most likely doing it to look better. On today's episode, I explain how important it is to be aggressively honest with yourself to find true success.…
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Let Me Explain Cardio for Getting Lean to You
Don't pretend like you know what you're talking about. Almost everyone wants to lose body fat, and so they start doing tons of cardio, which is a very bad idea. I am not anti-cardio by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a grossly mismanaged entity. In today's episode, I break this all down...
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Getting Shredded...How I'm trying and how you can too!
It's time for project single digit. I am trying to get down to single-digit body fat by the summertime, and I break down exactly how I am going about it so you can come along for the ride if you're so inclined. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are...
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Health plus Performance Equals Fat Loss
It was kind of a long one today, but that's ok. I talk about culture, music, grappling, UFC, and, most importantly, the right way to approach fat loss. You can't sacrifice your progress for the quick fix because that will only make things worse for you in the end. Listen or watch to find out why....
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Nothing Else Matters But This Stuff!!!
I don't want you to waste time or energy on the thousands of things that don't matter, mainly because there are only about five things that really do. In this episode, I cover Diet...finding a caloric set point to meet your goal, macronutrient breakdowns, Training...an optimal training program…
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Alcohol and Fitness: How can these two coexist?
I don't think I am going to shock anybody by telling you that alcohol consumption is not an ideal choice for your physique or your performance. There is a world where they can both happily coexist, and I am going to break that down in today's episode. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I…
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The best advice on fat loss you'll ever receive.
Your biggest holdup is a lack of structure and not a lack of discipline! Watch and learn, please. Movements should be a combination of A lower-body Squat Movement -squats (back or front or goblet) -lunges -split squats A lower-body Hinge Movement -Deadlifts (RDL, Conventional, One Legged) -Hypers...
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This Is Good Info For You, From Me
Who doesn't love some good, conclusive, scientific proof to back up what you've been saying for a while? That's exactly what I'm bringing you on today's Work in Progress. Less frequent, but very intense bouts of resistance training, mixed with a whole lot of low-level work, is the way to go! Do…
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Programming Part 2
In the last episode, we built the programming house; now we will focus on interior decorating. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here https://meatheadsalvation.myshopify.com If you're interested in more detailed assistance, my patreon is...
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Programming Part 1
The ever-confusing idea of programming your training is dissected in part one of this programming series. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here https://meatheadsalvation.myshopify.com If you're interested in more detailed assistance, my...
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It's Bad Medicine & I Don't Want You To Take it
Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here https://meatheadsalvation.myshopify.com If you're interested in more detailed assistance, my patreon is here for you patreon.com/user?u=2666345 If you want the single best training program available,...
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Volume vs. Intensity is Dumb. I'm Not!
Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here https://meatheadsalvation.myshopify.com If you're interested in more detailed assistance, my patreon is here for you patreon.com/user?u=2666345 If you want the single best training program available,...
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Here is the Pill For You Training Neurotics
Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here https://meatheadsalvation.myshopify.com If you're interested in more detailed assistance, my patreon is here for you patreon.com/user?u=2666345 If you want the single best training program available,...
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Macros, Micros and Food Oh My!
Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here https://meatheadsalvation.myshopify.com If you're interested in more detailed assistance, my patreon is here for you patreon.com/user?u=2666345 If you want the single best training program available,...
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Cleanses, Fasting and Other Dumb, False Weight Loss Stuff
Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here https://meatheadsalvation.myshopify.com If you're interested in more detailed assistance, my patreon is here for you patreon.com/user?u=2666345 If you want the single best training program available,...
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Self Honesty is the Most Effective Supplement
Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. If you need some personal help breaking free of that cycle, my patreon is here for you patreon.com/user?u=2666345 All of my amazing E-Books are right here https://meatheadsalvation.myshopify.com If you want the single best training program...
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Fiber is Fun (no seriously listen to me)
Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here https://meatheadsalvation.myshopify.com If you're interested in more detailed assistance, my patreon is here for you patreon.com/user?u=2666345 If you want the single best training program available,...
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The Disease of Misunderstanding
Whether we like it or not, the disease of addiction is profoundly misunderstood. I fully realize that this disease is complex and challenging to understand, but unfortunately, I think it's often misunderstood willfully. Addiction is never pretty, fun, or enjoyable to deal with, and this becomes...
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New Years New You! This Time For Real!
We all make resolutions, and a lot of the time, they revolve around health and fitness. Weight loss is reportedly the number one resolution for Americans, especially now that hardly anybody smokes cigarettes. Why not make your resolutions actually become reality in 2026? I can't begin to tell you...
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These TWO THINGS actually matter
I just want you to have awareness of how much meaningless crap you're fed. The fitness industry has always been loaded down with charlatans but now is a new golden age. In this episode, I filter things down to 2 main concepts that will undoubtably get you on the right direction and lead you to…
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What is Good Form and Why
When it comes to lifting weights, you have to take form into consideration. Great form prevents injury and creates an environment of progress and success. With some exercises, the idea of great form can and should be kinda sloppy. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my...
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PAY - A - TENSION
There is some method to the madness of changing the way your body looks. Mechanical tension is the only discernible factor in developing and maintaining muscle. There is a few key things to tend to before you just blindly try to create mechanical tension, and in todays episode, I break it all…
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Holland Oats
It is essential to convey the message of patience to you. It really is that important. If you try to do anything related to fitness too fast, you will not only fail but also solidify your place in a harmful cycle. All the good stuff comes at a cost, and if you want things quickly, the price will...
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Don't Be a Little Baby
I dive right into all my problems with modern life and specifically modern media. This is absolutely the type of bitching and moaning youd hear from your drunk uncle, but I'm confident in my take. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here...
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Exercise Selection for the Good People
There is demagoguery when it comes to selecting exercises. Some are more "Bad Ass" than others and some are more "Wussy" than others, but the truth is, it varies from person to person. I am happy to provide some clarity to this very unnecessarily controversial topic. Do me a favor and...
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Diet Vs. Training - What's More Important
I got asked on a recent Q and A, if I thought diet or training was the priority. I, without thinking too hard, answered diet. On todays episode I breakdown why I've come to this conclusion. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my amazing E-Books are right here...
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A Q and A for the Ages....It's Pretty Darn Good
I take questions from the beautiful listeners and it goes pretty darn well. We talk peptides, menopause, heavy weights, training vs diet, exercise and diet on vacation, Loveline, the Kevin and Bean Show and a bunch of other fun stuff. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All…
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I Rant Because I Actually Care
Look here Buster!! I am so irritated by snake oil salesmen selling you crap that you don't need. I'm even more mad, because social media and the internet as a whole has made it so you don't even know what it is that you don't need. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of…
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You want Holiday TIps? I'll give you the Whole Hoiday Shaft!
Things get weird at the Holidays. You sleep a lot more or a lot less, you drink a lot more or a lot less. You EAT A LOT MORE, and very rarely less. You probably don't get as focused training in. So all of this leads to a time and place where you may need some extra assistance. I got you, this...
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DO YOU WANT TO LOOK GOOD NAKED? THEN LISTEN!
I am not going to be tricky and convoluted in describing this episode. This is about how to look better with your clothes off. You really need to focus on a couple of key ideas, and I'll tell you all about them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about…
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The Wonder of Middle Age Muscle
There's not a whole lot that changes as we get older. It's definitely a good idea to continue taking your health seriously. As I've aged, I'm now 46, and I have made some mistakes and significant decisions to stay in the game. Could you take a listen and find out how? Do me a favor and...
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Individuality! You Sheep!
I hope you understand that I want things to become simpler for me and for you! The problem is that outside of the substantial nucleus of info, there is a collection of things that is particularly specific and unique to you. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. all of my…
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Info From People Who Don't Know What They're Talking About
Often, people who are very incapable and uninformed are the most apt to tell you how to do things. This is very common in the health and fitness space. In this episode, I address some of the more common nonsensical information that will come your way. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I…
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Don't Fall For This!!!
Don't do a "special" new-fangled diet. Don't train like a pro! Don't be a victim of marketing ploys because they've never been more prevalent. Listen or watch, and let me explain where I am coming from. Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. All of my ebooks, including the...
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Oh This is Ladies Night
There are so many nonsensical myths in the world of female training and nutrition. The worst part is that they're largely believed to be true. Most women are obsessed with cardio because they don't want to get bigger. Most women won't touch real weight because they don't want to be bulky. Most...
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Don't Trip!!
This is "Work in Progress" number one, and it's all about progress, people. Don't get led astray by sales pitches and hype. You've got to get a little bit better, and that takes a steely-eyed focus. Get all my Ebooks here - https://meatheadsalvation.myshopify.com...
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THIS IS WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
Having abs is fantastic, and having a legendary booty is excellent, but these things are not why diet and training are essential. I figured out who I could be as a man and noticed what I was genuinely capable of, thanks to the changes I made in my diet and training. It isn't a cure-all, but it's…
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This is Work in Progress — a show about building a body, mind, and life that stand the test of time. Hosted by Michael Catherwood, a lifelong athlete and black belt who’s spent decades in pursuit of strength, discipline, and peace. Here, we go beyond reps and routines to talk about what really keeps us in the game — the habits, the mindset, and the meaning behind the work.
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