Episode 85 - Top 5 movement patterns that you need to train / Difference between beginner, intermediate, and advanced lifters / What is the Smith machine good for?
Release Date: 08/10/2025
Ep. 106 - Top 5 Faux-Pas for gym goers / What should I look for in a Personal Trainer? / Should I workout again if I'm still sore?
No BS Fitness
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse get back to another Top 5. This week's edition is: Top 5 faux-pas for gym goers. Then, they answer a listener question: What should I look for in a personal trainer? Finally, they answer another listener question: Should I workout again if I'm still sore? This or That: Penley row vs. Bent-over row Plank vs. Hanging leg raises Protein vs. Creatine Barbell bench press vs. Dumbbell bench press Dinner at home vs. Eating out Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane
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Ep. 105 - How bad is my New Year's Eve party going to be for my health? / How to set realistic health and fitness goals / Back to the basics
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In this New Year's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about all things New Year's. First, they answer a client question: How bad is my New Year's Eve party going to be for my health? Then, they talk about setting realistic health and fitness goals for the new year. Finally, they go back to the basics of health and fitness: Where to start, how to make progress and how to start on a proper nutrition plan. This or That: Consistency all year vs. Short-term intense challenge Finish every workout vs. Stop before burnout One main goal vs. Balanced approach Sleep vs. Nutrition ...
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Ep. 104 - Should I keep training during the holidays? / How do I combat overeating during the holidays? / Fitness gift ideas under $100
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk all things Christmas! The first question is: Should I keep training during the holidays? Then, they follow it up with a client question: How I do combat overeating during the holidays? Finally, they give their top fitness gifts under $100. This or That: Snowy Christmas vs. Sunny Christmas Hot chocolate vs. Egg nog Real tree vs. Fake tree Turkey vs. Ham Giving a gift vs. Getting a gift Bonus - Naughty list vs. Nice list Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane
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Ep. 103 - Single-leg deadlifts exercises / Are superfoods really super? / Do I really need strength training or is cardio enough?
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse continue the deadlift conversation. This week, they talk about single-leg deadlifts variations. Then, they talk about superfoods: What are they? Are they really super? Finally, they answer a listener question: Do I really need strength training or is cardio enough? This or That: Low-bar squat vs. High-bar squat Salad vs. Soup Slow and controlled vs. Fast and explosive Rice and beef vs. Pasta and chicken Deadstop reps vs. Touch-and-go reps
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Ep. 102 - The Deadlift / More reps or More weight for toning / Best exercises for a flat stomach
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse start off by breaking down the deadlift. They talk about conventional, sumo, trap bar, romanian and the stiff-legged deadlifts. Then, they answer a listener question: Should I do more reps or more weight for toning? Finally, they answer one of the most asked questions: What are the best exercises for a flat stomach? This or That: RPE training vs. Percentages training Heart-rate zones for running vs. Run by feel Barbell complexes vs. EMOM lifting Fresh produce vs. Frozen produce Protein bar vs. Beef jerky Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane...
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Ep. 101 - What calorie surplus do I need to gain muscle without fat? / How I do get more out of my home workouts? / Is cardio going to kill my gains?
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse tackle a nutrition question: If I want to focus on building muscle before I worry about body fat, how high of a calorie surplus do I need to be in? Next, they answer a listener question: How can I get more out of my home workouts? Finally, they answer the age-old question: Is cardio killing my gains? This or That: Barbell squats vs. Front squats Greek yogurt vs. Cottage cheese Box jumps vs. Burpee board jumps Intermittent fasting vs. Multiple small meals Grip training vs. Core strength Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane
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Ep. 100 - How did No BS Fitness start? / Who are Josh and Jesse? / Can stress slow recovery?
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about how the No BS Fitness podcast got started. Then, they dive into who they are, what got them into fitness, and the "favourite" game. Finally, they answer a question: Can stress slow down recovery from workouts or injuries? Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane
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Episode 99 - Is functional training better than bodybuilding? / Is fat free healthier? / How often you should train each muscle group?
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about functional training and bodybuilding: Which is better? Then, they talk about fat free products: Are they really that healthy? Finally, they talk about how often you should train each muscle group. This or That: Protein shake vs. Smoothie bowl Strength training vs. Functional training Battle ropes vs. Ski Erg Creatine vs. Caffeine 20 minute HIIT vs. 60 minute lift Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane
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Episode 98 - Why do I get hurt the moment I start to get strong? / How to train for Hyrox if you don't have the equipment? / Can people with disabilities strength train?
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse answer a listener question: Why do I get hurt the moment I start to get strong? Then, they talk more Hyrox: How do I train for Hyrox if I don't have the proper equipment? Finally, the answer a trainer question: Can people with disabilities strength train? This or That: Stairmaster vs. Rower Trail run vs. Track run Group training vs. solo training Pilates vs. Lifting weights Stability vs. Agility Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane
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Episode 97 - Can strength training reduce lead stores in the body? / Habit tracking vs. Nutrition tracking / Is 30 minutes enough exercise?
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse have a follow-up question about lead in protein powders: Can strength training reduce reduce lead stores in the body? Then, they talk about habit tracking vs. nutrition tracking: Which is better and when? Finally, they answer a client question: Is 30 minutes per session enough exercise? This or That: Warm-up vs. Cool-down Rice vs. Quinoa Go all in vs. Play the long game Accept your limits vs. Test your limits Slasher films vs. Classic horror Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane
info_outlineIn this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about the top 5 movement patterns that you need to train. Then, they discuss the difference between beginner, intermediate, and advanced lifters. Finally, they talk about the Smith machine: What is it? What is it used for? Is it safe?
This or That:
- Progressive overload vs. Mind-to-muscle connection
- Train through pain vs. Rest and heal
- Cook new recipes vs. Stick to favourites
- More volume vs. Less volume
- Hydrate with water vs. Hydrate with flavoured drinks
Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane