SSP S4 Ep. 5 - Vegan Myths, The Squat vs. Hinge Battle, and an Insane Feat of Strength!
Release Date: 02/04/2025
SSP S4 Ep. 33 - Can You Afford Health? What Fasting Really Does & Who Gets to Be a Coach
Strength Solutions Podcast
Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 33 - "Can You Afford Health? What Fasting Really Does & Who Gets to Be a Coach" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 9/9/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: 1. Can People Really Not Afford Good Food? - The argument often is that lower-income individuals do not make good food choices and choose "junk" food over highly nutritious food. But, is that really what's happening, or is there more nuance to the situation? 2. Are You Really A Strength Coach? - A recent social media post had a strength...
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SSP S4 Ep. 32 - The Boys Aren’t Okay—And Neither Is Your Health After 40
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 32 – "The Boys Aren’t Okay—And Neither Is Your Health After 40" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 9/1/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: How We Live From 36-46 Matters – How we live in our "middle ages" matters a lot for our future and how healthy we will be toward the end of life. If you haven't started working out now, it's never too late! Exercise Intolerance – If you find that exercise seems to sap your energy instead of giving it to you, listen to this portion as it could save you a lot of time...
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SSP S4 Ep. 31 - Athletes, Oxygen, and Sweets
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 31 – "Athletes, Oxygen, and Sweets" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 8/26/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: Stop Training Like An Athlete! – We all see the athletes we long to be training like crazy or doing some non-traditional exercises, but to be fit, does that mean we should be training more like them? Weighted Vest For The Win? – Weighted vests are a big topic of conversation right now. Are they good? Are they better? Is it stupid? Does anybody really know? Hear our opinion and make the decision for...
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SSP S4 Ep. 30 - It's A Little Loud Out There
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 30 – "It's A Little Loud Out There" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 8/18/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: In this episode. Edwin asks some intriguing questions for Nathaniel to answer. We also discuss some new ideas behind cardio training from overseas, pickleball pick up, and more! Thanks for tuning in! We'll get back to our more full-length podcasts next week! If you haven't stopped by to visit us yet, check us out at 8122 Datapoint Ste 1165 in San Antonio, Texas! --- 🗣️ Audience Engagement: ...
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SSP S4 Ep. 29 -New Gym Same Us
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 29 – "NEW GYM SAME US" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 8/14/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: NEW GYM SAME US – We finally got into our new place and got everything rocking and rolling! We recorded in our new place this time, so please excuse any audio changes as we're still learning the space! We want to thank everyone who has supported us along the way and given us words of encouragement, and helped us! We will be uploading a little sporadically while we settle in and get things moving. So enjoy this...
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SSP S4 Ep. 28 - We're Back And Better Than Ever!
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 28 – "We're Back And Better Than Ever!" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 8/4/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: Messing With Small Rocks – Are we really fixing problems by using beef tallow and eliminating dyes in our food, or are we missing the big picture, and is there a larger problem afoot? Back From England Again! – Nathaniel is back from his English adventure, hear about everything he did, his experiences, differences, and everything else! Not Everything Applies To You – Not every social media...
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SSP S4 Ep. 27 - Calories, Courts & Childhood
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 27 – "Calories, Courts & Childhood" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 7/14/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: Is Calories In, Calories Out Always the Answer? – We’ve all heard it—just eat less and move more. But is CICO (calories in, calories out) really the full picture of weight loss, or is there more going on behind the scenes? Acidic Diet Changes Weight Loss? – Could the acidity of your food impact fat loss? We dive into the idea of pH balance, inflammation, and whether eating "alkaline"...
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SSP S4 Ep. 26 - You Can’t Outlift Your Diet (or Your Face)
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 26 – "You Can’t Outlift Your Diet (or Your Face)" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 7/7/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: Longevity's Best Diet! – What are the healthiest people on Earth actually eating? We look into the diets of the longest-living populations and talk about what we can learn—and apply—today. Bodybuilding Is Just Like Transitioning – Sounds wild, but hear us out: from hormone manipulation to body dysmorphia to chasing a new identity, bodybuilding and gender transition have more in...
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SSP S4 Ep. 25 - YouTube, Your Back, and Your Butt
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 25 – "YouTube, Your Back, and Your Butt" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 6/23/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: 1. Myths About Fixing Pain – Is pain always a sign something is broken? We break down some of the biggest lies you've been told about pain and what actually works to fix it. 2. Your Butt Is Winking – That little movement your glutes do during a squat? It’s called butt wink—and it might be wrecking your form. We explain what it is, what causes it, and how to fix it. 3. YouTube Relaxes...
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SSP S4 Ep. 24 - Six-Pack Scams and Relationship Gaps
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 24 – "Six-Pack Scams and Relationship Gaps" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 6/16/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: 1. Fitness Myths We No Longer Believe - From spot reduction to "no pain, no gain," we're breaking down the fitness myths we used to believe—and what the truth actually is. 2. Liver King's Documentary -The Liver King is back in the spotlight with a new documentary. What does it reveal, and what does it say about the culture of fitness influencers? 3. Somatic and...
info_outlineStrength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 5 - "Vegan Myths, The Squat vs. Hinge Battle, and an Insane Feat of Strength!"
🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)
📅 Release Date: 2/4/25
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🚀 Episode Highlights:
1. Are Vegans Really Healthier?
- Are vegans really healthier then the rest of the population or has processed food invaded even their territory?
2. Squat V.S. Hinge
- Squat vs Hinge, the great debate? Which is better and what is the spectrum of these two movements?
3. Press Reset On Instagram
- Instagram now has the ability to reset your algorithm and start off fresh, if you've noticed your social media isn't you, maybe its time to hit reset!
4. Behind The Neck Press
- Recently at one of Nathaniel and Edwins training sessions Edwin had a pretty cool feat of strength with the behind the neck shoulder press, what makes this movement so impressive and what did we learn from it?
🔬 Research Articles:
- "Exercise Improves Brain Function"
- "Sharing Heart Monitors With Doctors"
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💪 Fitness Q&A:
Addressing viewer fitness questions!
- "What happens when someone reaches their weight goals?"
- "What are your 5 favorite indicators for health?"
- "Is getting enough protein during the day more important than timing?"
- "Should you spend money on cold plunges and saunas?"
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