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The Leo Alves Podcast — 277 episodes

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Fitness Advice I’ve Changed My Mind About

2

The Shift Worker’s Guide to Fat Loss and Fitness

3

Are Your Weekends Ruining Your Fat Loss Progress?

4

Why Am I Always Hungry While Dieting?

5

My Current Workout Routine, Nutrition, BJJ & Injury Update

6

Can You Build Muscle at Home? (Q&A)

7

What Happens When You Stop Working Out? (Q&A)

8

Are You Making Fat Loss More Complicated Than It Needs To Be?

9

My Biggest Collectables Wins, Mistakes & Regrets

10

Can You Build Muscle After 30?

11

Why You Keep Changing Workout Plans

12

Do You Need to Train to Failure to Build Muscle?

13

Marvel, Travel & Life in the U.S. (ft. Austin Chan)

14

Why Calorie Tracking Works For Some People (But Not Others)

15

Fat Loss Q&A: Plateaus, Cardio & Busy Schedules

16

Can You Build Muscle Without Gaining Fat? (Q&A)

17

A Personal Update!

18

I Did 813 Chin-Ups in 30 Days — Here’s What Happened (ft. Myles Nesbeth)

19

Fat Loss, Gym Supplements, Anime & Trading Cards | Q&A

20

10 Brutally Honest Fitness Lessons That Work

21

Why Fat Loss Feels Hard in the U.S.

22

Carnivore, Calorie Myths & Over-Optimising (ft. Andrew Coates)

23

Lifting 3x Per Week But No Results? Q&A on Fat Loss, Fasting, Supplements & Discipline

24

Pokémon Card Rarity, Investing Regret & The Reality of YouTube (ft. Sleeve No Card Behind)

25

The Boring Middle of Fitness and Why It Matters

26

What Consistent People Do Differently (That No One Mentions)

27

Why You Keep Starting Over Every Monday (And What To Do Instead)

28

15 Honest Answers About Fitness, Consistency, and Life

29

Why Most New Year Fitness Goals Fail (And How to Fix It)

30

Q&A on Fat Loss, Healthy Eating Mistakes, and Changing Beliefs

31

Gut Health 101: Daily Habits, Supplements & Red Flags (ft. Angela Genoni)

32

How to Survive Week 3 of Any Fat Loss Plan

33

Why Collectors and Gamers Struggle With Snacking — The Real Reason

34

How to Gamify Fitness (and Stick to It)

35

How I Wasted My First Two Gym Years

36

My Honest Answers to 15 Fitness & Life Questions

37

Why Trading Card Collectors Would Crush It at Fitness

38

Why I’m Niching Down (And What Comes Next)

39

Why Fat Loss Feels Hard (Before It Gets Easy)

40

Q&A: Fat Loss Plateaus, Cardio, Fad Diets & More

41

10 Essential Q&As on Building Muscle

42

18 Life and Fitness Lessons at 30

43

10 Biggest Protein Questions Answered

44

What Living in the US Taught Me About Food

45

Underrated Gym Advice, Travel Surprises, and Intuitive Eating

46

Cringe Gym Stories, Life Lessons, and Fat Loss Truths

47

Fitness Myths, Social Life Balance, and Overrated Fat Loss Hacks

48

How Busy Parents Can Get Fit (ft. Chris Gates)

49

The Real Problem with the American Food System (ft. Nolan Vannata)

50

The Biggest Fitness Lies Still Around in 2026 (ft. Adam Pecoraro)

51

All Sugar Diets, MAHA Drama, and Health Hype (ft. Beth Feraco)

52

Japanese Fitness Culture and Fat Loss Simplicity (ft. Andy Morgan)

53

From Wedding Prep to Fat Loss Strategy (ft. Daniel Yores)

54

Low-Carb Diets, Training While Tired & Maintaining Momentum

55

Fat Loss Facts, Full-Body vs Splits & Weird Food Combos – Q&A Edition

56

Cravings, Aesthetic vs Performance Training & Rest-Pause Sets – Q&A

57

Body Fat Tests, Social Eating & Building Strength as a Beginner

58

My Honest Take on Clean Eating, Workout Structure & Nutrition Myths

59

Fasting, Soreness, Exercise Order & Fat Loss Balance – Q&A Edition

60

Can Resistance Bands Build Muscle? Plus, Tracking Steps, Sleep & More

61

Late-Night Eating, Overrated Exercises & Effective Workouts

62

The Truth About Recovery, Training Mistakes & Eating Out for Fat Loss

63

Breaking Fitness Myths, Gym Culture & Strength Mindset (ft. Patrick DiBello)

64

Fat Loss, Strength Training & Nutrition Myths – Your Questions Answered

65

Breaking Fat Loss Plateaus, Building Muscle & Fitness Myths – Q&A

66

Your Fitness Questions Answered: Strength, Fat Loss & Consistency

67

Why Fitness (And Life) Is About Turning Up—No Matter What

68

Fitness in 5: Quick, No-Nonsense Fat Loss Tips

69

Calorie Tracking 101: Do’s, Don’ts & Common Mistakes

70

Why Most People Fail at Fat Loss (and How to Fix It)

71

Why Fat Loss Feels Harder After 30 (and How to Fix It)

72

The Best & Worst Fitness Advice I’ve Ever Received

73

Mastering Menopause: Exercise, Nutrition & Mindset (ft. Kim Schlag)

74

7 Reasons You’re Not Seeing Progress in the Gym

75

6 Easy Habits to Stay Fit Without Giving Up Your Life

76

Music, Passion, and Social Media (ft. SKT)

77

Breaking Nutrition Myths and TikTok Chaos (ft. Jeff Pachtman)

78

How to Build Strength and Stay Consistent (ft. Terry Lin)

79

Everything I’d Do Differently to Lose 40lbs Again

80

Do 95% of Diets Really Fail? (Quick Rant)

81

How to Learn Any Language (ft. Gio & Marcel Mendes)

82

How to Lose Over 30lbs of Fat in 2026

83

How to Set and Achieve Your New Year Resolutions

84

Managing Peer Pressure While Losing Weight and Staying Healthy

85

How to Achieve Your Health and Fitness Goals in 2025

86

8 Reasons Spain Leads in Life Expectancy Over the USA

87

Building a Budget Home Gym Setup (ft. Myles Nesbeth)

88

6 Japanese Concepts That Will Transform Your Life in 2025

89

NYC vs. Houston: Health Habits, Walking, Weather, and Food

90

How Strength Training Boosts Fat Loss in 2026

91

December Fitness Tips: Enjoy the Holidays and Stay on Track

92

Calorie Deficit Hacks: 20+ Simple Swaps for Weight Loss

93

How to Stay Consistent with Workouts Without Motivation

94

How to Build Muscle: A Simple and Effective Guide

95

Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn’t Working: 7 Solutions

96

How to Stay Consistent: The Secret to Achieving Your Goals

97

Simplify Fat Loss in 2026 with These Nutrition Approaches

98

Top Fitness Myths You Should Stop Believing

99

Why Your Fat Loss Progress Has Slowed (And What to Do)

100

7 Simple Meal Prep Tips for Consistent Nutrition

101

My Fitness Update: Strength Training, Supplements, and Nutrition

102

How to Achieve Fat Loss Success (ft. Mike Doehla)

103

The Winter Arc: Tips for Motivation, Nutrition, and Routine

104

Eating Well While Travelling: Nutrition Lessons from Central and South America (ft. Hannah Norris)

105

Breaking Cycles: Xbox Habits, Atomic Habits, and Fitness

106

Strength Training Tips: Form, Nutrition, and Avoiding Mistakes

107

Calories Burned: Why It's the Wrong Metric for Fitness Progress

108

Why I Broke A 1,800-Day Streak

109

How to Stay Active Even When You're Short on Time

110

How to Set Your Nutrition Goals for Fat Loss

111

Upper Body Push Day: 5 Great Exercises for Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps

112

25 Fitness Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier

113

A Guide to Upper Body Pull Workouts: Build Your Back & Biceps

114

Leg Gains: Top 5 Exercises for Building Strong, Sculpted Legs

115

Rebuilding a Positive Relationship with Fitness

116

The Ultimate Guide to Tracking Fat Loss Progress (ft. Ben Cure)

117

Best Home Gym Equipment to Invest in for 2026

118

I Tore My Hamstring

119

The Unsexy Health Habits You Need to Prioritise

120

Balancing Nutrition and Social Meals: A Guide

121

Get Your First Chin-Up: Beginner's Guide

122

How to Break Through Fat Loss Plateaus (ft. Ashleigh Hubbard)

123

Overcoming Injuries: Hip Surgery, PTSD, and Strength Training Tips (ft. Susan Niebergall)

124

Exploring the Carnivore Diet: Pros, Cons, and Thoughts

125

Why Comparing Your Progress is Hurting You (Quick Rant)

126

Fitness Insights with Myles: Training Splits & More (ft. Myles Nesbeth)

127

Fat Loss Transparency: My 30-Day Cut Journey

128

Post-Coaching Success: Melissa’s Fitness Journey (ft. Melissa de Sousa)

129

How Laura Transformed Her Fitness & Mindset (ft. Laura McKee)

130

A Real-World Fitness Journey: Alex’s Experience (ft. Alexandre d'Itaben)

131

Overcoming Challenges in Health and Life (ft. Dr Josh Smith)

132

How Community and Environment Shape Fitness Goals

133

The Best & Worst Protein Sources

134

The Gym Breakfast: Start Your Day Strong

135

The Truth About Walking and Weight Loss

136

3 Stories That Shaped My Fitness Philosophy

137

Boosting Fibre Intake: 10 Expert Tips

138

Mediterranean Diet Explained: Basics for Beginners

139

Vermont's Second Lowest Obesity Rate: Here's Why

140

Eggs, Steroids, and Fitness Myths (ft. Brendan Cobbina)

141

Preparing for Her Big Day: Anca’s Fitness Story (ft. Anca Novac)

142

Whey Protein Explained: Basics for Beginners

143

Creatine Explained: Basics for Beginners

144

How Supermarkets Shape Your Shopping Habits (ft. Laura McKee)

145

Arsenal FC Youth to Pro: Stefan's Story (ft. Stefan O'Connor)

146

Singapore's Obesity Rate and Life Expectancy: Explained (ft. Miguel Mendes)

147

How Injuries, Japan, And Texas Shaped My Fitness

148

Italy Has The Lowest Obesity Rate in Europe: Here’s Why

149

Japan's Health Secrets: Low Obesity and Long Life Explained

150

Conquer Gym Fear: A Beginner's Guide to Gym Confidence

151

Sleep: Your Secret Ingredient in Fitness

152

Shift Work and Fitness: Balancing Irregular Hours with Healthy Living

153

2024 Fitness Blueprint: Your Guide to Training & Healthy Eating

154

The Legendary Run of Pheidippides: Lessons from the First Marathon Runner

155

How Consistency Shapes Success: A Personal Lesson

156

Lessons From My Past: Walking, Injuries, and Balance

157

Strength Training Stagnation: Strategies to Smash Plateaus

158

Fuel Your Workout: Essential Nutrition Tips for Health and Fitness

159

Decoding Fitness Lingo: Essential Exercise, Training, and Nutrition Terms Explained

160

Nutrition & Fitness Around the World: What We Can Learn

161

Navigating Supplements: The Good, Bad & Overhyped

162

Tiny Habits for Big Fitness Transformations

163

What a 200-Year-Old Story Teaches About Fitness: Lessons from the Stone Cutter

164

Life Lessons: What 28 Years Have Taught Me

165

How to Balance Fitness Goals and Avoid Injuries

166

My Training, Nutrition, and Life Update

167

Mastering Simple & Sustainable Diets: The Law of Four & ChatGPT

168

Redefining Success: The Timeless Wisdom of the Mexican Fisherman

169

Balancing Life, BJJ, and Weight Training (ft. Bob Hoover)

170

My Story: The Extreme Side of Fitness

171

Beginner’s Guide to Leg Day Workouts

172

My Fitness Journey During 28 Days in the UK

173

Fitness Q&A: Recovery, Mindset & Habits

174

Fitness Q&A: Overcoming Challenges, Progress, Bulking and Cutting

175

Fitness Q&A: Motivation, Injuries, and Travelling

176

MrBeast’s Fitness Journey and Lessons Learned

177

Celebrating 100 Episodes: Coaching, Fitness, and More (ft. Myles Nesbeth)

178

Boosting Protein Intake: 10 Expert Tips

179

Mini Hiatus, My Fitness Goals, and Q&A

180

A Journey to Better Health: Alex’s Story (ft. Alexandre d'Itaben)

181

Milo of Croton: The Ancient Origin of Progressive Overload

182

Strength Training Myths and Tips for Aging Gracefully (ft. Traci Townsend)

183

The Coffee Conundrum: Caffeine, Fitness, and Sleep (ft. Miguel Mendes)

184

Fitness Challenges, Willpower, and Philosophy (ft. Aswad Martin)

185

Muscle Myths, Macros, and Misconceptions (ft. Brendan Cobbina)

186

The Best Books I’ve Read in the Past Two Years

187

Chin-Up Progression and Fitness Myths (ft. Alexa Cohen)

188

BJJ Progress, Fitness Myths, and Nutrition Updates

189

How to Navigate Gym Etiquette Like a Pro (ft. Myles Nesbeth)

190

Fitness Tips for Busy People & Why Italy Stays Slim

191

Fitness Myths That Hinder Your Progress

192

Breaking Down Health Myths and Nutrition Truths

193

How to Navigate Modern Fitness and Nutrition (ft. Miguel Mendes)

194

Q&A: Muscle Growth, Fibre, and Protein Tips

195

Consistency, Social Interaction, and Staying Motivated

196

Why People Quit Fitness and How to Stay Consistent

197

Gym Confidence, Better Sleep, and Simple Fat Loss

198

Weight Loss, Steps, and Workout Design Tips

199

Weight Loss on a Budget and Muscle Building Basics

200

Fitness Success in 2023: A Practical Guide

201

Menstrual Cycle: A Fitness and Fat Loss Guide

202

How a Wild Boar Re-inspired My Fitness Journey

203

Growing Up in South London: A Personal Episode

204

Fitness Q&A: Workouts, Weight Loss, and Rest Days

205

Breaking Barriers with Melissa: A Fitness Success Story (Melissa de Sousa)

206

Holiday Fitness Tips for a Stress-Free December

207

Rest, Recovery, and Muscle Building: Fitness Q&A

208

Adapting Fitness Goals for a More Fulfilling Journey (ft. Aswad Martin)

209

Fitness, Fat Loss Myths, and Fatherhood (ft. Jordan Syatt)

210

Fat Loss, Cardio, and Consistency: Q&A Edition

211

Starting Your Fitness Journey at Home (ft. Patrick DiBello)

212

Weight Loss Tips: Breakfast, Plateaus, and Consistency

213

Simple Ways to Stop Overeating

214

Coaching Insights and Travel Stories (ft. Myles Nesbeth)

215

From Surgery to Strength: Laura's Story (ft. Laura McKee)

216

Unpacking Diet Myths and Fitness Realities (ft. Bob Hoover & Jeff Pachtman)

217

Fitness Lessons from Life’s Milestones (ft. Daniel Yores)

218

Turning 27: Lessons on Fitness, Life, and Business

219

Sustainable Fitness: Anca’s Three-Year Transformation (ft. Anca Novac)

220

Starting My YouTube Weight Loss Series

221

Listener Q&A: Training Days, Home vs Gym, and Cardio

222

Overcoming Peer Pressure on Your Fitness Journey

223

Why You’re Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit

224

Simplifying Fitness and the Power of Asking Why (ft. Aswad Martin)

225

Balancing Medical School and Fitness: Sewa’s Experience (ft. Sewa Omolewa)

226

Iron & The Soul by Henry Rollins

227

Detox Diets Exposed: What You Need to Know

228

13 Common Fitness Myths Debunked

229

Keeping Your Fitness Goals on Track While Abroad

230

Training Myths, Intensity, and Muscle Growth (ft. Austin Chan)

231

Gym Tips, Mistakes, & Fitness Trends (ft. Myles Nesbeth)

232

Why Meal Plans Set You Up to Fail

233

How to Stay Consistent With Your Fitness Routine

234

Powerlifting, Lifting Belts, and Strength Tips (ft. Daniel Flores)

235

How to Improve Your Metabolism Naturally

236

Uncovering Fitness Myths: Diets, Workouts, and Gaming (ft. Andrew Coates)

237

Meditation, Psychology, and Modern Diet Trends (ft. Jeff Pachtman)

238

Mastering Fitness at Any Age (ft. Susan Niebergall)

239

Living in the USA: My Year Abroad

240

Keto for Weight Loss? My Unfiltered Opinion

241

5 Supplements I Recommend and Why

242

No Results? Follow This Fitness Checklist

243

UK Menu Calorie Laws: My Thoughts

244

Advice I’d Give My Younger Self About Fitness

245

What You Should Know About Intermittent Fasting

246

8 Things I’ve Learned as a Fitness Coach

247

The Truth About Bodybuilding & Macros (ft. Brendan Cobbina)

248

From Yo-Yo Dieting to Consistency: Julia’s Journey (ft. Julia Baira)

249

How to Make Eating Out Healthier and Lower Calorie

250

How to Stop Giving Up on Your Diet

251

Priscila’s Transformation: Tackling Gym Anxiety and Food Struggles (ft. Priscila Sarmento)

252

Lessons from Burnout: Bob’s Comeback Story (ft. Bob Hoover)

253

Melissa’s Story: From Diet Struggles to Thriving in Fitness (ft. Melissa de Sousa)

254

Rebuilding Strength After a Life-Changing Accident (ft. Kieran Vizard)

255

Nutrition, Gym Anxiety & Overcoming Barriers (ft. Emma Shepherd)

256

From Architect to Nutrition Enthusiast: Samuel’s Story (ft. Samuel Kalejaye)

257

Fitness, Cocktails, and Balance (ft. Yemi Lifts)

258

How I Learned From These 5 Fitness Fails

259

Fitness, Memes, and Building Confidence (ft. Brendan Cobinna)

260

Strength Training Simplified (ft. Bob Hoover)

261

Training Tweaks, Metabolism Tips, and Listener Q&A

262

Diet Fads, Social Media Filters, and Sustainable Fitness (ft. Max Weisenthal)

263

Walking, Protein, and Fitness Myths: A Q&A

264

Why Patience Wins in Fitness (ft. Sean Wilson)

265

Training, Nutrition, and the Real Work of Fitness (ft. Eric Roberts)

266

Fitness Fails: What We Learned the Hard Way (ft. Myles Nesbeth)

267

Kaffy’s Fitness Journey: From Keto to Strength (ft. Kaffy Basaru)

268

Sabah’s Fitness Journey: Challenges and Triumphs (ft. Sabah Shah)

269

Why I Decided to Move to Japan

270

Lessons from Keto, Carnivore, and Calorie Counting (ft. Bob Hoover)

271

From Crash Diets to Sustainable Fat Loss (ft. Anca Novac)

272

Mastering Training Plans and Progress (ft. Myles Nesbeth)

273

Eating for Results: Nutrition Tips You Can Use (ft. Hannah Norris)

274

Understanding Emotional Eating and Nutrition Goals (ft. Jordan Syatt)

275

How to Tackle Weight Loss Myths and Build Healthy Habits (ft. Chad Hargrove)

276

Transforming Strength and Mindset: Gabrielle’s Fitness Success (ft. Gabrielle Ferguson)

277

Get to Know Me: The Story Behind The Leo Alves Podcast