2971: AI Workout Programs and GLP-1 Are Changing the World — Here Is What to Watch Out For
Release Date: 10/21/2026
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In this episode the guys break down how AI workout programs and GLP-1 use are changing the fitness world — and where the risks lie. They cover why AI can give you a better workout program than a magazine but will never be able to coach you the way a human can, why real coaching is about relationship, boundaries and human experience not just the right answers, why GLP-1 works primarily by suppressing hunger and nothing else, why using it without behavioral change is exactly like bariatric surgery where the weight eventually comes back, and the early data showing GLP effectiveness begins to wane after years of use. They also cover the wild Joovv study where participants worked out both arms and only red-lighted one — and the red-lighted arm built more muscle, Justin’s flu story including the Navy-Air Force game, Adam’s Disneyland observation that fit couples are everywhere now, Sal’s full-on rodent infestation and how he turned it into a war game bonding moment with his five-year-old, Max’s General Grievous Halloween costume at Disneyland Boogie Bash and the 40 people who stopped to compliment it, and the Dane Cook Apple documentary worth watching. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
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0:00 - Intro
2:47 - AI workout programs and GLP-1 are changing the fitness world — obesity rates are dropping for the first time in decades
10:05 - Why AI can give you the right answers but will never be able to coach you
18:29 - GLP-1 works by suppressing hunger — that is it — and why that makes it a tool not an answer
24:14 - Why GLP effectiveness wanes over years and the bariatric surgery parallel
29:29 - The Joovv red light study — one arm got red lighted, one didn’t — the red-lighted arm built more muscle
33:41 - Justin’s flu story — Navy-Air Force game, his son sick at the Airbnb and rallying to come back to work too soon
39:02 - Sal’s rodent infestation — war mode activated, five-year-old as his partner in battle
47:19 - Adam’s Disneyland observation — fit couples everywhere and the grocery store confirmation
56:28 - Max’s General Grievous costume at Boogie Bash and 40 strangers stopping to compliment it
1:01:31 - Caller: Marilyn (California) — GLP-1 side effects, SIBO symptoms, gastroparesis concerns, gets gut health protocol
1:14:35 - Caller: Luke (California) — pianist, six years sober, piano teacher told him he has too much muscle, gets Old Time Strength
1:28:07 - Caller: Alan (Texas) — hypertension, hospitalized, lower back pain, shoulder pain, restless sleep, gets MAPS 15 Performance
1:44:34 - Caller: Bobby (New Jersey) — 90-day check-in, MAPS 15 worked, wants to add kettlebells, gets four-day structure