Fresh ideas for your training, nutrition, and lifestyle to immediately put to use. Hosted by Marcus Filly, the founder and CEO of Functional Bodybuilding, and CMO Satya Khan. We’ll be talking about avoiding burnout, keeping your passion alive for training, and fueling your body and mind so you can look good, move well now and for years to come. Learn more about the Functional Bodybuilding training method, lifestyle, and programs with our free weekly newsletter at https://functional-bodybuild ...
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Building Strength: Justin Riley on Foundations in Fitness
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In this episode, Justin Riley, owner of CrossFit East Sacramento, shares his journey from athlete to coach. He discusses his fitness philosophy, emphasizing the importance of building strength before cardio and how it shapes effective training strategies. Sponsor: LMNT DrinkLMNT.com/MarcusFilly Follow Justin: https://www.instagram.com/theproteinrx/…
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The Pain Free Toolkit
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Matthew Phili, founder of the Primal Mobility method and I cover training and pain, and how simplifying mobility to just three areas makes a huge impact on how you feel day to day. Follow Primal Mobility: https://www.primalmobility.com/
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Secrets of the Nervous System
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Matthew Phili, founder of the Primal Mobility method and I break down the role of the nervous system in getting stronger and more resilient, and how to periodize mobility training. Follow Primal Mobility: https://www.primalmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/primal.mobility/
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Today I’m joined by Matthew Phili, founder of the Primal Mobility method - and we’ll make it simple to unlock new strength and resilience by building the foundations of great mobility. https://www.primalmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/primal.mobility/
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Having It All: Athletic, Great Looking Bodies
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If you want to look good and move well, in whatever way that means to you, you’ve landed on the right episode. Learn why you can let go of finding the perfect program for your specific interests, and what to focus on instead. https://functional-bodybuilding.com/pages/persist
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Mobility for People Who Hate to Floss
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If only there was something you could do to build strong, resilient joints, heal injuries, and stay pain free…oh wait, there is. And the good news is that it doesn’t have to eat into your day or become a dreaded routine - if you follow this advice. https://functional-bodybuilding.com/pages/persist
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Essentials for Kicking Butt 35+
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Want to get fit and never stop? And what makes some people seem to rapidly age, while others hang on to their youthful energy? Here’s why age is just a number, and how to balance your fitness and life priorities to keep feeling young. SPONSOR LINKS LMNT - https://drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly
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The Case for Avoiding a Cut in Your 20s
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If you’re in your teens or 20’s or know someone who is, think twice before a cut at this stage of life. Today we cover how our bodies are optimized differently at certain ages, and what to know before you cut calories too far.
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Talking to Friends & Family About Fitness
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Tearing your hair out trying to talk to friends about health and fitness? With so much misinformation out there, it’s hard to know where to start to get your friends on the right track. Here are a few of the most common misunderstandings we hear, and some language to help break through the noise.
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Making the Most of Maintenance
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You’ve probably heard a ton on how to lose weight - or even to bulk. But how do you actually maintain your weight, without losing all your hard work? Here’s what maintenance takes, and how to transition to maintenance mode and sustain it for as long as you like. SPONSOR: Transparent Labs https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcus7…
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Must-Have Strength Moves for Runners With Alec Blenis
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We all know how important it is to build strength for health and resilience. But if your main sport is running, what exactly do you need in the gym? Learn the 7 most important areas to cover and how to get it done with today’s special guest, hybrid athlete and coach Alec Blenis. SPONSOR LINKS LMNT - https://drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly…
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Are You Anti-Fragile? With Guest Alec Blenis
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If you have ever held back in or out of the gym because of fear, this episode is for you. My guest, hybrid athlete and coach Alec Blenis, has great news about how resilient your body really is. Learn how to break through fear of injury in the gym - and in your mind - and tap into your strength and inner power. SPONSOR LINKS www.kreaturesofhabit.com…
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Hybrid Athlete Training With Alec Benis
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My guest today is an accomplished hybrid athlete and coach Alec Blenis. Want to run far and fast and be strong, muscular, and resilient? Then get pointed in the right direction by avoiding these 5 most common mistakes in hybrid training. Pick up a copy of Aerobic Bodybuilder at functional-bodybuilding.com/ebooks…
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Breakthroughs After Burnout - With Michelle Basnett
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Today I’m joined by Michelle Basnett, a 2x CrossFit Games competitor who has recently had to step back from the sport to heal. We share similar experiences of burnout that can come from pushing the highest levels of sport. Hear what we’ve learned about how to keep the fire and passion for training alive.…
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Are You - Yes You! Under Eating?
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Even if you want to lose weight, you could still be under eating! Hear the surprising ways under eating can sneak up on you, what to do about it, and how to deal with the messy thoughts that eating more can bring up. www.kreaturesofhabit.com/MARCUS MARCUS - 20% off
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Precision vs. Flexibility: Tracking Calories and Macros
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Tracking calories and macros closely requires extra effort. But much like in chemistry, your precision can dramatically impact the outcome. On the other hand, you might not be motivated enough to make the changes it requires - like simplifying meals instead of eating out. Where do you fall, and what outcomes can you expect? Sponsor: LMNT DrinkLMNT.…
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Emotional Eating Strategies
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A look at why it happens, and how to cope - without another trip down the shame spiral express. Before we get into today’s podcast, I want to remind you all that a new cycle of my Persist training program starts Monday, July 1. Persist is designed to help you look good and move well and you can try one third of the next six week training cycle abso…
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Oly Building & Matching Nutrition to Training
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Our new program combining Olympic lifting and bodybuilding is coming to Persist! And Satya’s taking it on. Here’s a sneak peek at the program and how to match nutrition to your training goals. Find Oly Building inside the Persist program at https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/ starting in July.…
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Trusting Your Program - And Yourself
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Program hoppers, this one’s for you. If you’re always hunting for the next best thing, it might be an issue of trust. What does it look like to give yourself over to the process, and trust yourself to see it through? Sponsor: Kreatures of Habit www.kreaturesofhabit.com/MARCUS Promo Codes: MARCUS - 20% off…
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How Fit Are You? Score Yourself!
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Grab a pen and paper - it’s quiz time. With this 360 degree fitness audit, you’ll see how you’re doing in 8 key areas of health. Which ones surprised you? SPONSOR: LMNT If you find it hard to hydrate, give LMNT a try - especially right before your workout. DrinkLMNT.com/MarcusFilly
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From 1 Strict Pull-up to a Strict Ring Muscle Up
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Whatever your strength goal may be, sometimes it takes a long time to get there - with many twists and turns. Satya shares her ambitious path, with some mental and training takeaways.
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Personal Journey: From Hyper Lean to Bulk
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Marcus shares an update on his mental and physical switch from getting hyper lean to gaining weight on purpose. Plus a must-have if you’re going through a body transformation. SPONSOR: Kreatures of Habit www.kreaturesofhabit.com/MARCUS CODE: MARCUS
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Making the Hybrid Athlete
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Want to run a marathon and lift 500 pounds? You’re in luck - we’ll break down exactly how to do it. Sponsor: Transparent Labs www.transparentlabs.com CODE: MARCUS for 10% off
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What’s the deal with glucose monitors, and is that something you should try? What glucose is, what it does, and whether you should be paying attention. Episode Sponsor MARCUS - 20% off www.kreaturesofhabit.com/MARCUS
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Intensity Addict & Earning Your Food
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A listener writes in who struggles with the addictive feeling of high intensity fitness, and giving up the idea that he has to “earn” his food. SPONSOR LINK LMNT - https://drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly
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Have you ever gotten wise to a fitness trend you realized was basically a scam? We give our takes on the top myths and scams from Reddit’s women’s fitness community - these are helpful for all genders to hear. Today’s episode is about that feeling of being hoodwinked by all the fitness noise out there and realizing that what really works is a few s…
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The formula for weight loss is simple. So why is it so hard? Here’s where the science meets your actual life - and the one mistake many people make.
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Are you scared to slow down and rest? A lot of go-getters are - but it could be just the ticket for better muscle and strength gains. So let us help you put your rest day fears to rest. Sponsor Transparent Labs: https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcus7 Code: MARCUS for 10% off
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Is there such a thing? Can you eat too many carbs? Or are you not eating enough? Come on in and clear your carb confusion. Sponsor: LMNT You can try a free sample pack of LMNT with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/MarcusFilly to fuel your hydration with 8 delicious flavors including my favorite, Citrus Salt.…
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Trigger Foods and How to Treat Yourself
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What are the foods that you cannot control yourself around, and what are your strategies for dealing with them? That’s the question we asked you all, and we got some terrific responses. Treat yourself to this episode and enjoy the foods you love.
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$3 Fitness Questions vs. What Really Makes an Impact
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Have you ever spent hours agonizing over the perfect workout program, training split, or brand of protein powder? You might be missing the big picture and the chance to make serious progress. We answer the questions you don’t need to sweat, so you can take the big wins to the bank. Sponsor: Transparent Labs https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcu…
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Fitter Than Ever - And Picking My Body Apart
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Chasing fitness can feel like endlessly pursuing more money - where “enough” is always out of reach. If getting fit didn’t magically fix all your problems, let’s talk about where to go from here.
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Despite knowing that less can be more, many of us still struggle to change our behavior. Today, I want to dive into why that is. I've been there, gradually cutting back on my own training hours, and let me tell you, it wasn't easy. I had all these doubts creeping in about losing my identity as an athlete, my strength, and even how I'd look. But her…
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Staying Sexy As You Age
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Our priorities around body image change as our lives are filled with more responsibilities. Here’s our take on staying confident without paying too much of a price.
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Simplifying goals, such as focusing on consistently completing three weight training sessions per week, can lead you to better results and increased adherence. Today, we’ll discuss the importance of setting realistic goals and avoiding overly ambitious targets, advocating for the principle that "less is more" when it comes to training frequency.…
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The CrossFit Open is upon us - but is it a good idea to test your absolute limit of fitness? We cover the pros and cons of pushing yourself and how and when to select an appropriate challenge to help you grow. Sponsor: http://drinklmnt.com/MarcusFilly
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If you want to achieve long term success in your lifts, focus on maintaining tempo. Incorporating tempo into your lifts helps improve mobility, strength, and movement quality. Today I’ll compare two workout sessions, one without tempo and one with, highlighting how tempo affects intensity, range of motion, and overall workout effectiveness. I want …
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Adjusting a Meal Plan For You
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Meal plans are seldom perfect as is - but how exactly can you adapt one for your food preferences and changing calorie or macro targets? How to tweak calorie amounts and make a plan that changes along with your needs. Sponsor: Transparent Labs https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcus7 Code "MARCUS" for 10% off Ninja Creami: https://functional-bod…
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In this podcast episode, we talk about New Year's resolutions and why so many people give up on them so quickly. They share a simple idea: keeping ready-to-eat protein like chicken or beef in your fridge can help you make healthier choices, even when you're busy or hungry. The host explains that it's not about lacking willpower but about finding ea…
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Do you pass up the bread basket, say no to sweets, or eliminate entire categories of food from your diet? Lessons in testing assumptions about what we should or shouldn’t eat.
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I’ve learned over my years as a coach that the fundamentals of an elite coach are: effort & accountability. If you’re able to track your client’s effort and keep them accountable, they will be successful. This video takes you through my personal coaching tactics, which have aided me in creating a successful coaching business.…
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Tracking Training and Staying Safe
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You may be missing out on serious progress by not closely tracking your lifts. Learn the importance of knowing your numbers, and how to progress while staying safe. Sponsor: FBB https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/ Persist new cycle launch including 3-day full body ongoing training!
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Let’s dive into why adding tempo (the 4-digit lifting code) to your weightlifting game is a game-changer. It's all about getting those muscle gains and keeping your joints happy. Whether you're a newbie or a pro, adding tempo to your routine is a win. Just keep an eye on progress while sticking to the tempo – don't rush for those heavy weights at t…
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Adding Vs. Subtracting Foods
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When we think about nutrition, restriction of certain foods comes to mind. We take a look at the emotional experience of tracking, and how to make it a friendlier experience by adding more of the good stuff. Sponsor: http://drinklmnt.com/MarcusFilly
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In 2024, shift away from extreme New Year's resolutions and embrace a sustainable fitness approach. Avoid common traps, prioritize consistent strength training, incrementally increase daily movement, monitor protein and fiber intake, and ensure quality sleep. Get ready for the 50g Protein Challenge and new tools to simplify meal planning. Make 2024…
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Foods to Feel Full So You Can Lose Weight Faster
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To lose weight, you’ve got to eat less - and hunger makes it feel so much harder. But with certain food choices, you can feel fuller on fewer calories, and get the nutrients your body needs. Here’s how to fill up on foods that fuel your body, without gaining extra weight.
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In 2024, I learned the importance of avoiding excessive effort for marginal gains. Balancing my fitness journey, I scaled back, recognizing signs of overexertion, and focusing on essentials. Now, with three targeted workouts weekly, 10-12k daily steps, and a simplified nutrition approach emphasizing protein and fiber, I've gained 1.5lbs while enjoy…
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Training Splits & When to Train Full Body
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What’s the best way to cover all the areas you want to train? We cover the pros and cons of full body, regional splits, and body part splits so you can find the best routine for your goals and schedule. Sponsored by VIVO: 15% exclusive discount - MARCUSFILLY15
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Fast forward to 2029. Are you where you want to be health & fitness wise? If not, it’s probably because you chose quick and easy over patient and consistent. It can be so easy to fall into the trap of a 30 day challenge, or a crash diet. But, what we forget is that these generally lead to reverting back to our old habits, forcing us to start over A…
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5 Foundations in 2024
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Want to set yourself up for an amazing year of health and fitness? These are the 5 most important things to focus on, and how to do them effectively. Transparent Labs: https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcus7 Code: MARCUS for 10% off
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