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278: 5 Stranger Things To Build Muscle, Burn Fat, And Improve Sleep (That Actually Work)

Who’s ready for some stranger things to help you build muscle, burn fat and speed up your workout recovery? Inspired by the new Netflix hit “Stranger Things”, we decided to create an entire episode with the weirdest tricks that I know that are all-natural and backed by science. #4 will boost your workout performance to new levels.

My Vacation To Cancun, Mexico

Gisele and I spent an amazing time in Cancun, Mexico last August. In this short episode, I give you a sneak peek at our trip plus you can watch a highlight video that we created. We thought it would be a great way to share a little bit of our lives, since you’re an important part. I hope you enjoy it!

272: FREE Training Series: Everything You Need To Know About Building Muscle In Your 40s

If you're over 40, you probably have more “stuff” going on in your life than you did at 21, making it difficult to focus on eating right and training regularly. And the enthusiasm you once had for exercise—especially if you haven’t seen the results you were hoping for—may have waned, too. But none of this matters. With the right type of training, you can still build muscle and get strong well into your forties, fifties, and beyond. This might be the most important article series that you read to help you reclaim your health and get back in shape even if you think too “over the hill”.

271: 5 Training Techniques That Will Make Sure You Never Plateau

We all know there are millions different ways to make your training sessions more effective, and because of that sometimes it’s really confusing. But, one proven method is the drop set. In this episode, I will show you 5 high-intensity methods to use this exercise to bulk up and bust any plateaus. Get ready to reap big gains with this oft-embraced, muscle-building technique. Read Now!

270: 11 Ways To Upgrade Your Fitness, Boost Your Motivation, And Change Your Lifestyle With Dr. Andy Galpin

Did you know that in the first quarter of 2016, Americans bought 19.7 million fitness wearables, an increase of 67 percent over the previous year? In this episode, our special guest Andy Galpin, PhD will be discussing how to use technology to meet our health and performance goals in a much smarter way, which longevity biomarkers are important for healthy aging, how to make lifestyle changes that last and much more. Listen Now!

269: 14 Superfoods Healthier Than Kale (That You Should Start Eating Today)

Nowadays kale is so popular that there are people walking around with t-shirts bearing its name, celebrities sharing their kale juice recipes and the media telling you that kale has superpowers. The reality is that kale may not be king when it comes to the nutritional powers of leafy greens, as a study reports. In this episode, you’ll learn the superfoods that are healthier than kale and you can add to your diet to improve your health and prevent heart disease and cancer. Find out now!

268: ‘What The Health’ Review & Fact Check: Debunking The Vegan Netflix Documentary Claims

After a lot of people asked me for my thoughts on the Netflix documentary film “What The Health”, I decided to create this review to make sure people are not buying into false claims and hype from trending documentaries. In this in-depth article and audio episode, I’ll debunk five things that What the Health got wrong—and what it got right. Plus, 5 healthy strategies (backed by science) that you can apply today to improve your health.

267: How To Train Like A Superhero With Lauren Mary Kim

In this episode, Ted interviews a real-life action hero, Lauren Mary Kim. Lauren is a professional stunt-woman, who recently doubled Elodie Yung in the Netflix-Marvel The Defenders. Ted and Lauren discuss what it’s like being a stunt double for some of the biggest name celebrities, how she prepares herself mentally for stunts that put her life and limb at risk. Also, how to reach super hero shape. Listen Now!

265: 5 Diet & Fitness Mistakes That Can Be Dangerous To Your Health (And How To Avoid Them) With Joe Di Bernardo

Many people think that fitness professionals have diet and exercise all figured out. The truth is that we all make mistakes. In fact, these mistakes make us even better coaches. Listen to this episode to learn the diets and fitness mistakes that former NFL player Joe Di Bernardo made and how to avoid them.

264: Fix Your Diet: Understanding Macronutrients, Calories, Training, Supplements & More (Through An Evidence-Based Approach) with Alan Aragon

There are so many diets out there, but which ones actually work? In this episode, renowned nutrition expert Alan Aragon will share what the science says about the most popular diets while explaining the long-term effects on your body and health. Plus, he will crack the latest fish oil, coconut oil, and butter controversy. Listen to this episode and learn how to fix your diet so you don’t get confused by nutrition advice again.