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?
Release Date: 11/30/2025
Ep. 110 - Top 5 ways to recover after a workout / Am I overtraining or under recovering? / Is it harder for women to lose weight than for men?
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk Top 5 ways to recover after a workout. Then, they talk about overtraining and under recovery: Is there a difference? How can I tell which one I am doing? Finally, they talk about weight loss: Is it harder for women to lose weight than for men? This or That: Pistol squats vs. Bulgarian split squats Supersets vs. Straight sets Hummus vs. Guacamole Warm-up walk vs. Mobility work Salmon vs. Tuna Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane
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Ep. 109 - How fast should you progress if you started lifting at an older age? / Are you strong enough for compound movements? / Can you do a full-body workout using machines?
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about starting to lift as you age: How fast should you progress if you start lifting when you're older? Then, they answer a client question: My friends trainer says he has to start with isolation movements before compound movements. Is this right? Finally, they answer a listener question: Can I do a full-body workout with only machines? This or That: Flat DB bench vs. Incline DB press Squat shoes vs. Training shoes Weighted vest vs. Ankles weights Ab wheel vs. Crunches Honey vs. Maple syrup Music Credit: Bensound -...
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Ep. 108 - Should my trainer be in shape? / Training for Hyrox / How much protein do I need per day?
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk personal trainers: Should my trainer be in shape? Then, they answer a Hyrox question from a listener: How should I train for a Hyrox competition? Finally, they answer a protein question: How much protein do I need per day? This or That: Gym at peak hours vs. Gym at 5 am Hot shower vs. Cold shower Sweatpants during workout vs. Shorts during workout DOMS for days vs. Never sore Runners mindset vs. Lifters mindset Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane
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Ep. 107 - Why Bodybuilding sucks / Detox diets / How much cardio is too much?
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In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about bodybuilding and why it isn't a great path to do down. Then, they answer a question about detox diets: Are they good? Are they safe? Finally, they answer a client question: How much cardio is too much? This or That: 1 long workout vs. 2 shorter workouts Abs every day vs. Abs twice a week Tracking progress photos vs. Tracking numbers PR day vs. Pump day Train fasted vs. Train fed Music Credit: Bensound - Highoctane
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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?
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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?
No BS Fitness
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
info_outlineIn 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