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The Discover Strength Podcast — 173 episodes

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Methods Matter: What Our Latest Study Really Shows Featuring Dr. James Steele

2

Concurrent Training: Does Cardio Kill Your Strength Gains?

3

Eccentrics: Why Lowering the Weight Might Be the Most Important Part of Your Workout

4

Fitness Industry Insights from the Health & Fitness Association Conference

5

Resistance Training for High Quality Weight Loss in Men and Women

6

Six Underrated Business Books (and a lesson from each)

7

Kim Wood: An Ode to a Strength Training Legend

8

Training for the Boston Marathon (and other big goals)

9

The 5 Most Important Scientific Publications from 2025 and How They Guide Your Training

10

Is the Answer for Health Always "More"? with Special Guest Dr. Jeremy Loenneke

11

5 Ideas to Shape Your 2026 Goal Setting

12

What Happens to Body Composition After 60? The Science + Real Data

13

The Shortest and Most Effective Cardio: A Conversation with Carol Bike CEO Ulrich Dempfle

14

Top Takeaways from the 2025 Strength Forum

15

The Relationship Between Exercise and Leadership Performance

16

Losing Fat, Gaining Muscle, GLP1s, and Aging Well: A Longtime Client’s Journey with Discover Strength

17

Longevity vs. Healthy Aging: What the Science Really Says About Exercise and Lifespan

18

Exercise is Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. James Fisher

19

Putting Simplicity at the Core of Your Work, Workouts, and Life

20

Bridging the Gap: New Research Reveals that Most Fitness Pros Don’t Know the Science

21

Walking with Weighted Vests and Other Fitness Trends: Evidence vs. Hype

22

From Beginner to Advanced: How Your Body Adapts to Strength Training Over Time with Dr. James Fisher

23

My College Freshman English Professor, Steve Jobs, and Your Workout.

24

Zone 2 Training: What the Research Really Says About Cardio Optimization with Dr. Brendon Gurd of Queen's University

25

What Great Trainees Do: Lessons from 100,000+ Sessions with Expert Discover Strength Trainers

26

Purpose, BHAG, and the Next 10 Years: Discover Strength's Vision for the Future of Exercise

27

Getting Lean: Heavy vs. Light Weights and Discover Strength’s New Research

28

30 Marathons. 20 Lessons Learned.

29

4 Best Practices to Determine if Fitness Information is Credible

30

Fit Fat Paradox Explained: Fitness vs. Fatness for Longevity & Health

31

3 Here and Now Focuses To Get More from Your Next Workout

32

Busting Myths About Strength Training For Women with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

33

10 Questions with Dr. James Fisher

34

6 Insights from the 2025 Discover Strength Summit

35

Strength Training and Physiological Resilience in Long Distance Runners

36

Strength Training and Pregnancy with Dr. Alyssa Larish

37

More is Not Better and the Multiple Set Myth

38

Protein Action Plan

39

3 Keys To Training For A Competition

40

Live from the 2025 Health and Fitness Association Convention

41

Resistance Exercise Effects on Pre, Peri, and Post Menopausal Females

42

10 Books to Shape Your Work and Leadership

43

Machines Are Awesome

44

How to Improve Your Body Composition

45

5 Practices to Stay Motivated When You Don't Want to Work Out

46

Workout Focus: Core Training

47

Workout Focus: Body Composition

48

Workout Focus: Rep Range and Weight and Their Effect on Toning or Bulking

49

Lengthened Partials Study with James Fisher PhD, James Steele PhD, and David Gschneidner

50

Workout Focus: Injuries

51

NEW STUDY: Single-set versus multiple-set strength training

52

Workout Focus: Eccentrics

53

Workout Focus: Progressive Overload

54

Workout Focus: Momentary Muscle Failure

55

Workout Focus: Recovery

56

Workout Focus: One Set

57

Workout Focus: Move Slow and Eliminate Momentum

58

Sharpen The Saw

59

Never Stop Improving

60

NEW STUDY: Raising the Bar for Public Health: Resistance Training and Health Benefits

61

5 Approaches to Measuring Progress From Your Strength Training Workouts

62

Make Form A Part of your Training Identity

63

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs and How it Affects Muscle Mass

64

10 Workout Amplifiers to Drive Better Results

65

6 Frameworks for Resilient Thinking

66

Perception of Supervision: New Project with Dr. James Fisher

67

Lessons Learned from Legendary NFL Strength and Conditioning Coaches

68

Minimal Dose Strength Training Strategies

69

The 3 Fitness Myths that Won't Die (and How to Do it Better)

70

The Best Workouts I've Ever Had: 9 Common Factors

71

The Fascinating History of Strength Training Machines with Rick Rignell

72

Olympic Inspiration

73

How We Think About the Business

74

Strengthspan

75

5 New Studies and How They Impact Your Next Workout

76

Announcing our New Study

77

Strength Training and Injuries

78

HIIT and Zone Two Training with Dr. Martin Gibala

79

Don't Major in Minor Things

80

A Special Anniversary Episode: Lawrence Neal Interviews Luke Carlson

81

None of it is Functional (or ALL of it is)

82

4 Questions with Dr. James Fisher

83

9 books to shape your exercise, personal development, and work

84

The Under Appreciated Benefits of Strength Training

85

The Difference in Demonstrating Strength and Developing Strength

86

Why “evidence based” matters with James Fisher PhD

87

Boston Marathon Preview with Special Guests Dr. Chris Lundstrom and Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm

88

Brand New Study: Lifting Weights Alone, Lifting with a Training Partner, Lifting with a Personal Trainer

89

We are back!

90

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "The Benefits of Resistance Training Beyond Hypertrophy & Big Weights" with Dr. James McKendry

91

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "The Benefits of Resistance Training" with Dr. Wayne Westcott

92

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback:"Protein Recommendations to Support Resistance Training: Part II" with Dr. Stuart Phillips

93

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Protein and Muscle Gain: Part I" with Dr. Stuart Phillips

94

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Training to Failure" with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld

95

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Resistance Training for Metabolic Health" with Dr. Jurgen Giessing

96

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Good to Go" with NYT Best Selling Author Christie Aschwanden

97

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Safe Spine Training" with Dr. Ted Dreisinger

98

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Everything You Need to Know About Creatine" with Dr. Jose Antonio

99

"Improve Academic Performance in Kids with Strength Training"

100

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Exercise for Longevity and Health" with Dr. Michael Joyner, M.D.

101

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "The Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training" with Dr. Martin Gibala

102

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Reducing Abdominal Fat" with Logan Morrison

103

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Maximizing Hypertrophy" with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld

104

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Exercise Could Save the World" with Dr. Doug McGuff

105

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Impacts of Step Reduction & Fighting Sarcopenia" with Dr. Sara Oikawa

106

Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "Top 5 Strength Training Myths" with Dr. James Fisher Ph.D.

107

IMPORTANT PODCAST UPDATE!

108

"Progressive Overload Without Progressing The Load" with Daniel Plotkin, M.S.

109

"The Benefits of Resistance Training Beyond Hypertrophy & Big Weights" with Dr. James McKendry

110

"Deloads" with Dr. PAK

111

"Drop Set Training" with Max Coleman

112

“More Is Better? Ideal Frequency Recommendations”: Exercise Myths and Misconceptions Mini-Series with Dr. James Fisher & Luke Carlson, M.S.

113

“Exercising Safely”: Exercise Myths and Misconceptions Mini-Series with Dr. James Fisher & Luke Carlson, M.S.

114

"Discover Strength Franchise Opportunity" with Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength

115

“Single-Set vs. Multi-Set Training”: Exercise Myths and Misconceptions Mini-Series with Dr. James Fisher & Luke Carlson, M.S.

116

“Cardio vs. Resistance Training for Weight Loss”: Exercise Myths and Misconceptions Mini-Series with Dr. James Fisher & Luke Carlson, M.S.

117

“Heavy vs. Light Weights”: Exercise Myths and Misconceptions Mini-Series with Dr. James Fisher & Luke Carlson, M.S.

118

"Training to Failure" with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D.

119

2022 Recap Review

120

"Resistance Training for Metabolic Health" with Dr. Jurgen Giessing Ph.D.

121

"Everything You Need to Know About Creatine" with Dr. Jose Antonio, Ph.D.

122

Mini-Series: Progressive Overload feat. David Gshneidner

123

Mini-Series: Momentary Muscular Failure (MMF) feat. David Gschneidner

124

Mini-Series: Recovery feat. David Gshneidner

125

Mini-Series: One-Set Training feat. David Gshneidner

126

Mini-Series: Slow Movement Speed feat. David Gshneidner

127

"Mini-Series: Valsalva" feat David Gschneidner

128

"Mini-Series: Core Training" feat David Gschneidner

129

"Mini-Series: Resistance Training Effect on Body Composition" feat David Gschneidner

130

"Mini-Series: Rep Range/Weight and Their Effect on Tone/Bulk " feat David Gschneidner

131

"Mini-Series: Injuries" feat. David Gschneidner

132

"Mini-Series: Stretching" feat David Gschneidner

133

"Mini-Series: Eccentrics" feat David Gschneidner

134

"The Value of Supervision and the Latest Research" feat. Dr. James Fisher PhD.

135

"Exercise for Longevity and Health" with Dr. Michael Joyner, M.D. (Mayo Clinic)

136

"What to Expect From Your Strength Training Progress" with Exercise Physiologist, Rick Rignell

137

"The Benefits of Strength Training for Older Adults" with Exercise Physiologist Taylor Melvin

138

"Good to Go" with NYT Best Selling Author Christie Aschwanden

139

"Valuable Supplements: Part II" with Dr. Stuart Phillips, PhD.

140

"Valuable Supplements: Part I" with Dr. Stuart Phillips, Ph.D.

141

"Intervals vs. Steady State Training and Body Composition" with Dr. James Steele, PhD.

142

"Resistance Training to Boost Metabolism" with Senior Exercise Physiologist, Maria Hauger

143

"Getting to Failure & The Value of Supervision" with Senior Exercise Physiologist, Jake Picht

144

"Is Training to Failure Necessary?" with Dr. Patroklos Androulakis‑Korakakis... Dr. PAK

145

"Reducing Abdominal Fat" feat. Exercise Physiologist Logan Morrison

146

"Muscle Loss vs. Strength Loss As We Age" with Dr. James Fisher, PhD.

147

"Interval Training, VO2 Max, & All-Cause Mortality" feat. Exercise Physiologist Logan Morrison

148

"Mitigating Low Back Pain" feat Tyler Zolczynski, Exercise Physiologist

149

"2021 Trainer Recap Roundtable"

150

"Maximizing Hypertrophy" with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, feat. Rick Rignell, Exercise Physiologist

151

Trainer Mini-Series: "Tailoring Workout Intensity" with Tyler Zolczynski, Exercise Physiologist

152

Trainer Mini-Series: "Double Progression" with Tyler Zolczynski, Exercise Physiologist

153

"Protein Recommendations to Support Resistance Training" Part II with Dr. Stuart Phillips, PhD.

154

"Protein and Muscle Gain" Part I with Dr. Stuart Phillips, PhD.

155

Trainer Mini-Series: "Understanding Myokines" with Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength

156

Trainer Mini-Series: "Value of Leg Extension" with Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength

157

Trainer Mini-Series: "Soreness, Rest Days, & The Value of The Eccentric" with Maria Hauger, Iconic Trainer, Exercise Physiologist

158

Trainer Mini-Series: "Resistance Training Effects on Bone & Cardio Health" with Tyler Zolczynski, Exercise Physiologist

159

Trainer Mini-Series: "Momentary Muscle Failure, and Why We Only Do One Set" with Taylor Melvin, Exercise Physiologist & Iconic Trainer at Discover Strength

160

Trainer Mini-Series: "Cardio for Weight Loss, Strength Training to Increase Energy Expenditure" with Colton Haight, BS, MS, Exercise Physiologist, Discover Strength

161

Trainer Mini-Series: "Bodyweight Training, Dumbbells vs. Machines, and The Heritage of Our Machines" with Rick Rignell, Executive Trainer, ACE Medical Exercise Specialist

162

"Impacts of Step Reduction & Fighting Sarcopenia" with Dr. Sara Oikawa feat. Taylor Melvin, Exercise Physiologist & Iconic Trainer

163

Training Behaviors During COVID-19 Lockdown w/ Dr. James Steele, PhD. & Luke Carlson, CEO, Discover Strength

164

"How Much Is Just Enough? Minimum Training Recommendations" with Patroklos Androulakis‑Korakakis feat. Colton Haight, Exercise Physiologist, Discover Strength

165

"The Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training" with Dr. Martin Gibala, PhD. feat. Maria Hauger, Exercise Physiologist & Iconic Trainer at Discover Strength

166

"Training With An Injured Limb" w/ Omar Valdes, M.S. & Luis Penailillo, Ph.D. feat. Christian Espitia-Betancourth, Exercise Physiologist & Iconic Trainer at Discover Strength

167

"Exercise Could Save the World" with Dr. Doug McGuff feat. Taylor Melvin, Exercise Physiologist and Iconic Trainer at Discover Strength

168

"Project Discover, 2021" with Dr. James Fisher, Dr. James Steele, and Discover Strength CEO, Luke Carlson

169

"Body Building and the History of Strength Training" with Roger Schwab feat. Andy Alessio

170

"Safe Spine Training" with Dr. Thomas Dreisinger feat. Rick Rignell

171

"Predicting Proximity to Failure" with Dr. James Steele feat. Jake Picht

172

"The Benefits of Resistance Training" with Dr. Wayne Westcott feat. David Gschneidner

173

"Top 5 Strength Training Myths" with Dr. James Fisher Ph.D.