How to Start Working Out When You’ve Never Worked Out | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 83
Release Date: 01/11/2026
Steroids in Bodybuilding, A Firsthand Perspective (Part 1) | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 86
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In this episode of The 3Gs Fitness Podcast, the coaches have an honest, educational conversation about steroids in bodybuilding, told through a firsthand perspective from Coach Michael’s past experiences in the competitive bodybuilding scene. This discussion explores what steroid use looked like decades ago, why it became normalized in bodybuilding culture, the pressures of competition, and the physical and mental consequences that came with it. The goal is not to glamorize or promote drug use, but to provide context, awareness, and insight into a topic that’s often discussed without...
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Ian McCall, UFC Veteran, on Trauma, TBI, and Psychedelics | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 85
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Former UFC veteran Ian McCall joins the 3Gs to share his journey from elite competition to athlete recovery and advocacy. Ian opens up about trauma, brain injuries, addiction, and the long-term impact of fighting, plus how psychedelics, science, and spirituality played a role in his healing. The conversation covers TBI, mental health in combat sports, microdosing, recovery research, and what true performance and longevity really mean for athletes. A raw, honest discussion on resilience, purpose, and rebuilding life after the cage. Ian McCall on Instagram: Athletes Journey Home on Instagram: ...
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Are Your Fitness Goals Setting You Up to Fail? | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 84
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We’re a few weeks into the new year, and fitness goals are already being tested. But are goals actually helping, or can they sometimes hold you back? In this episode, the 3Gs break down the pros and cons of setting fitness goals. Coach Michael shares why missed goals can feel discouraging, Coach Cisco reframes goals as benchmarks for progress, and Coach Kael explains how short-term wins and consistency matter more than perfection. They talk realistic expectations, learning from setbacks, and how to measure progress without burning out. If you set goals for the new year and feel off track...
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How to Start Working Out When You’ve Never Worked Out | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 83
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In this episode, the coaches talk about how to start working out when you’ve never worked out before. They share how each of them got started, from home workouts and sports to magazines, classes, and learning as they went. The conversation breaks down common fears like gym intimidation, not knowing what to do, and feeling uncomfortable walking through the door for the first time. They also cover practical ways to ease into fitness, finding something you actually enjoy, using group classes or sports, working with a personal trainer, and why consistency matters more than doing everything...
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Big Gym vs Small Gym, Finding What Actually Works | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 82
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In this episode, the coaches break down big gyms vs small gyms and what actually helps people stay consistent. They talk through their own training backgrounds, distractions, community, equipment, and how gym culture has changed across generations. From old-school bodybuilding gyms to modern big-box facilities, the conversation focuses on one simple question: which environment actually works for you. Whether you prefer community and camaraderie or space and minimal distractions, the key takeaway is consistency. Find the gym that keeps you showing up. New episodes every Sunday! You can find the...
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A 3Gs New Year 2026: Staying Motivated When Results Take Time | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 81
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New year, new goals. In this episode, the 3Gs break down what really keeps people consistent once the New Year motivation fades. Coach Michael argues results are the biggest driver, while Coach Kael and Coach Cisco push the importance of relationships, purpose, and knowing your “why.” They talk about why people fall off by spring, how trainers keep clients on track, and how to blend old school grit with modern coaching. Cheers to 2026, and shout out to Felix behind the scenes. New episodes every Sunday! You can find the video for this podcast on our YouTube channel: CONNECT WITH US ON...
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A 3Gs Christmas 2025: Fitness, Family, and the Holiday Slowdown | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 80
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In this holiday episode, the 3Gs talk about what fitness really looks like during Christmas. Gym attendance drops, routines loosen up, spending goes up, and motivation gets harder to hold onto. The coaches break down why December is a natural slowdown, how trainers and clients usually handle it, and why tapering your workouts is often better than quitting altogether. They also get into holiday stress, budgeting, family time, expectations around weight gain, and why January always feels like a reset button. A laid-back Christmas conversation about staying consistent, enjoying the season, and...
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Is Social Media Helping or Hurting Gym Culture? | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 79
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In this episode, the 3Gs talk about how social media has changed gym culture. Coach Cisco opens the discussion by asking whether platforms like Instagram and TikTok help people train better or simply create more distractions in the gym. ...
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From Yoga Prodigy to Massage Therapist with Saeli Kawakami | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 78
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In this week’s episode, the coaches sit down with licensed massage therapist Saeli Kawakami, whose journey started at just 12 years old when she began teaching yoga. She walks us through how that early start led her into massage therapy, pain management, and functional recovery work. Saeli breaks down tight hips, neck tension, sciatica, trigger points, stress patterns, and why so many people deal with the same issues. The crew also gets into mobility, posture, athletes, office workers, emotional tension, and what clients actually feel during a session. A calm, informative conversation with...
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Boomers, Millennials, and a Fitness Debate We Didn’t Expect | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 77
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In this week’s episode, the coaches dig into how each generation sees fitness in 2025, and things get a little more heated than planned. Michael breaks down what being “fit” looks like for Boomers, Cisco explains the millennial perspective, and Kael pushes back when assumptions start flying. They compare balance, mobility, strength, recovery, and how age changes the way people approach training. It’s a mix of insight and friendly chaos that shows how different generations think about staying healthy today. New episodes every Sunday! You can find the video for this podcast on our...
info_outlineIn this episode, the coaches talk about how to start working out when you’ve never worked out before. They share how each of them got started, from home workouts and sports to magazines, classes, and learning as they went. The conversation breaks down common fears like gym intimidation, not knowing what to do, and feeling uncomfortable walking through the door for the first time.
They also cover practical ways to ease into fitness, finding something you actually enjoy, using group classes or sports, working with a personal trainer, and why consistency matters more than doing everything perfectly. Mid-episode, Coach Michael’s dog Elle wanders in and sparks the question, could this be the missing 4th G?
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