The Holvey Hour

In this Q&A I cover:- whether I have any insecurities with my physique- how to fix muscle imbalances (I've changed my mind on this)- are there any times where you shouldn't focus on balance?And much more!

Strength training has gotten plenty of love and attention recently. Which is amazing. But not enough people are diving into the nitty gritty of WHY muscle is so important for health and longevity. Hope this episode gives you a new perspective on the power of muscle and strength!

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In this episode I go over four things that grind my gears in the fitness industry right now. There's so much noise in this space. I wanted to address some hot topics and give my two cents on some things that genuinely piss me off. Hope you enjoy!

In this Q&A I cover a myriad of topics including:- the truth about vibration plates and lymphatic drainage- how to be consistent when life is chaotic- how to properly use GLP-1sAnd much more!

In this episode I discuss the metabolic, behavioral, and psychological reasons why fat loss gets so much harder after you lose the first 10 lbs.

In this Q&A I cover:- whether creatine gummies are worth it- the best exercises to reverse osteoporosis- how I feel now that I'm living aloneAnd much more!

Since Pilates is all the rage right now, I wanted to discuss some of the pros and cons and compare it to the benefits you get from strength training.

A few topics I cover in this Q&A:- how to deal with knee pain when squatting- how to lose the last 5 lbs- what new personal trainers need to knowAnd much more!

I decided to record an episode where I just riff on recent thoughts I've had regarding health and fitness. I cover GLP-1s, doing hard things, fitness influencers, and how the fitness industry lies to you. Hope you enjoy!

In this Q&A I address some hot button questions including:- What is toning vs. building muscle?- Is it true that high intensity cardio spikes cortisol?- Should women do jump training for bone density?And much more!

This week's Q&A turned out to be very training focused. I go over topics ranging from progressive overload to how to bulk to why dumbbells feel harder than barbells, and much more!

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Hope you enjoy this Q&A! I go over the dangers of using AI for fitness advice, how I cook my meals, how much muscle you can build, and much more.

This week I wanted to discuss a handful of things I've changed my mind about over the years as a trainer related to health and wellness. I'm a firm believer that great coaches and trainers welcome the idea of being wrong, because it means they learned something. And being a forever student is so important for being the best coach you can be!

Back with another Q&A where I cover topics ranging from the difference between lifting straps and gloves to how to eat out out and lose weight to why I became a trainer. Hope you enjoy!

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I wanted to start out the New Year with an episode giving you my most practical tips for how to get the most out of your fitness and nutrition in 2026 without falling off the wagon early on. Not only will these tips help you In January, but they'll keep you consistent in September.

In this Q&A I dive into many different fitness and nutrition topics including why stress makes you gain weight, whether I'd open my own gym, how to get more defined shoulders, how online coaching has made me a better in-person trainer, and more!

In this episode I dive into my elbow injury. I cover how I got injured, how I rehabbed it, the valuable training lessons I learned along the way, and what you can take away from all of this.

I pull no punches in this Q&A. I go over my most controversial fitness opinions, why I don't post thirst traps, how to overcome guilt around eating too much on Christmas, and much more.

In this episode I go over exactly how to approach the holiday season from a fitness and nutrition standpoint. I cover how to decide what your goals should be, how to find balance and avoid the all-or-nothing mindset, and much more!

In this Q&A I cover a wide array of topics including the truth about energy drinks, the best gym clothing brands, what foods to eat for each macronutrient, and much more!

A lot of people focus on the wrong things when trying to get in shape. And even more people BLAME the wrong things for why they aren't where they want to be. In this episode I go over the five fitness-related things you think are hindering your results but actually aren't.

In this Q&A I cover why I moved, why nutrition is better than working out for weight loss, kettlebell workouts, high protein meals for 9-5 workers, and much more.

Back with another episode of my "5 fitness myths debunked" series. Today I have a nice mix of workout and nutrition myths that I hope you learn from!

Back with another Q&A and we have a nice mix of nutrition, fat loss, exercise, and muscle gain questions this week. Hope you enjoy!

I recently had a conversation with one of my 1:1 online fat loss coaching clients about why I prioritize strength training over cardio with my clients. I figured this would be a helpful topic for a lot of people, so I decided to record an entire episode about why lifting is SO powerful. Hope you enjoy!

Back at it with a very workout-focused Q&A (although I made sure to sprinkle in some good nutrition advice along the way). Hope you enjoy!Work with me 1:1 online: https://dylanholveyfitness.com/online-coaching/

Back with part 2 of debunking some of the most common myths that I've seen over the years around workouts and nutrition. Let me know if you want a part 3!

Back at it with another Q&A where I cover a bunch of topics ranging from my favorite exercises to what to do when you have no motivation to whether you should eat more calories on days you exercise, and much more. Hope you enjoy!

With Q4 approaching, we're coming up on a time of year where people tend to put their health and wellness on the back-burner. I think that's a huge mistake that can cost you big in the long run. Listen to the whole episode to learn why it's critical to lock in now and exactly what you need to do to remain consistent around this notoriously difficult time of year.

I can't believe it's been a full year that I've been doing the podcast! I hope you've enjoyed the episodes over the past 12 months and continue to stick around for another year of value.I appreciate your support and listenership more than you know!

I strongly believe that if you begin to embody these five truths about exercise and nutrition, your life will change forever.

Back at it with another Q&A, and I think this one's a banger if I do say so myself. If you're interested in working with me 1:1 online and having me take all the guesswork out of your workouts and nutrition so you can lose weight and get more defined, apply using the link below:1:1 Online Coaching Application: https://dylanholveyfitness.com/online-coaching/

There's no shortage of misinformation online. And with so much content contradicting what you've already seen, it's hard to know what to believe. So I wanted to record this episode highlighting 5 fitness myths that need to be debunked. Hope you enjoy!

This is part two of a two part Q&A series where I go over topics including the pros and cons of each type of gym equipment, whether you should track calories while eating out, where to start if you're obese, and much more!

This is part one of a two part Q&A where I go over topics including why you might not be losing weight even when you're eating well, whether skipping breakfast is bad for your metabolism, how to lose fat and build muscle at the same time, and much more!

This week I'm leaving for a nice 8 day vacation in Hawaii, so I figured I'd outline exactly how I approach fitness and nutrition as a personal trainer on vacation.

In this episode I dive into the impact social media has had on the fitness industry and our perception of what it means to be fit. I hope this helps and gives you a new perspective to think about when consuming all the "cream of the crop" videos that we're bombarded with online.

In this Q&A I go over many different topics including the truth about cortisol, the potential downsides of the industry pushing strength training, how to actually maintain weight loss, and much more!

Ever since I first become interested in fitness and nutrition in the early 2010's, I've noticed trends come and go. In my eyes, there have been three major "nutritional eras" over the past 15ish years, and in this episode I discuss the pros and cons of each.

This might be one of the better Q&As I've done in a while if I do say so myself. I touch on avoiding overtraining, my own recent fitness progress, common coaching pitfalls, and much more.

In this episode I give you my two cents on cardio as a whole and exactly how I recommend incorporating it into your routine.

Back at you with another Q&A. This one is very nutrition and fat loss focused, so if you needed some guidance on either of those things, I hope this episode is helpful.

Since it's my 26th birthday, I figured I'd outline 26 lessons and truths I've learned from my own fitness journey and from training clients over the past few years. If you listen to the podcast regularly, I appreciate your support more than you know!

It was great having my mom back on the podcast! In this episode we did a Q&A where we covered topics ranging from how my mom's fitness routine has changed over the years to how she stays positive in her fitness journey to what I was like growing up. Hope you enjoy!

This is the third and final episode of the "easiest way to get fit" series. As I mentioned at the end, make sure to *actually* implement what I'm outlining in each episode (even if it's just one or two things). Remember, knowledge isn't power. Applied knowledge is power. And if you want help implementing all of this, you can apply to work with me 1:1 online using the link below!1:1 Online Coaching Application: https://dylanholveyfitness.com/online-coaching/

I really enjoyed answering the questions in this week's Q&A! I covered topics ranging from dealing with loneliness and burnout on your fitness journey to whether reverse dieting is actually legit to the truth behind the carnivore diet.If you're interested in working with me 1:1 online, fill out the application here: https://dylanholveyfitness.com/online-coaching/