420 - Should You "Take" or "Leave" This Fitness Advice?

420 - Should You "Take" or "Leave" This Fitness Advice?

Author: Jonathan & Blakley Fletcher February 20, 2025 Duration: 34:32

Is this fitness advice great, or terrible?1. If you want to lose weight, avoid spiking your blood sugar because you’ll release insulin, which makes you store fat. 2. Don’t eat past 7pm or you’ll gain weight since you aren’t burning off the calories overnight.3. Using the Leg press machine is safer for your back than back squats4. Fresh foods are healthier than frozen or canned5. If you want to tone a muscle without it getting bulky, use light weights and do higher reps. 6. To lose weight, do your workouts in the fat-burning zone heart rate7. If you have an injury, the best thing to do is rest it. 8, If you’re tracking your calories and you stop losing weight, you should lower your calories.Are you working out, but don't look like it? It probably comes down to the fact that you're making some of the 10 common mistakes that prevent you from looking like you lift. Learn about all 10 mistakes, and what. to do instead: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftOur program options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options


Ever feel like the pursuit of fitness is a full-time job you just don't have time for? The Digital Barbell Podcast, hosted by Jonathan and Blakley Fletcher, cuts through the noise of complicated routines and unrealistic goals. This isn't about spending hours in a gym or following restrictive diets. Instead, each episode focuses on straightforward, highly effective strategies designed for people with packed schedules. You'll hear practical advice on building sustainable strength, improving body composition, and cultivating a sense of genuine well-being that extends far beyond physical appearance. The conversations often delve into the philosophy of personalized coaching and how smart, adaptable plans yield better results than sheer effort alone. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting actionable insights from two experienced guides who understand that life happens around your training. They emphasize a 100% online approach, making their methods accessible no matter where you are. If you're looking for a clear path to feeling stronger and more energized without it taking over your life, the Fletcher's blend of expertise and real-world perspective provides a refreshing and practical resource.
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468 - Why "Taking It Easy" Doesn't Work For Injuries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:35
**FREE STRENGTH WORKOUTS!** https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthWork 1:1 with Jonathan & Blakley - www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-usMost people think gym injuries happen because they’re training too hard.According…
465 - Is the New Food Pyramid Better or Worse? Coaches Q&A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:47
You're working out, but you don't look like it. Here are the 10 reasons why, and what to do instead: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftAre you actually training hard enough?You’re showing up, lifting weights,…
463 - 10 Things That Will Transform Your Fitness in 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:31
Programs Begin 1/12/26!8-Week Beginner Strength Training Program - "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimpleWomen's Group Nutrition Program - "The Followthrough Formula" - For Women Who W…
462 - 6 Life, Fitness, and Business Lessons From 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:14
SAVE $20 If You Join Before 2026Option 1: Our Women's Only Group Nutrition Program for women who want to make healthy eating stick without tracking every bite. 8-Week Program begins 1/12/26. https://www.digitalbarbell.co…