Wits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat

By Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach & Fat Loss Expert

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For skeptics of the fitness industry who want to work smarter and more efficiently to build muscle and lose fat. Wits & Weights cuts through the noise and deconstructs health and fitness with an engineering mindset to help you develop a strong, lean physique without wasting time.

Nutrition coach Philip Pape explores EFFICIENT strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to optimize your body composition. Simple, science-based, and sustainable info from an engineer turned lifter (that's why they call him the Physique Engineer).

From restrictive fad diets to ineffective workouts and hyped-up supplements, there's no shortage of confusing information out there.

Getting in the best shape of your life doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. By using your WITS (mindset and systems!) and lifting WEIGHTS (efficiently!), you can build muscle, lose stubborn fat, and achieve and maintain your dream physique.

We bring you smart and efficient strategies for movement, metabolism, muscle, and mindset. You'll learn:
- Why fat loss is more important than weight loss for health and physique
- Why all the macros (protein, fats, and yes even carbs) are critical to body composition
- Why you don't need to spend more than 3 hours in the gym each week to get incredible results
- Why muscle (not weight loss) is the key to medicine, obesity, and longevity
- Why age and hormones (even in menopause) don't matter with the right lifestyle
- How the "hidden" psychology of your mind can unlock more personal (and physical) growth than you ever thought possible, and how to tap into that mindset

If you're ready to separate fact from fiction, learn what actually works, and put in the intelligent work, hit that "follow" button and let's engineer your best physique ever!


Episode Date
Why Training Too Much Is Killing Your Muscle Gains (Natural Bodybuilder Jeff Alberts) | Ep 244
Nov 15, 2024
7 Sleep Quality Metrics You NEED to Track for Faster Gains and Fat Loss (Root Cause Analysis) | Ep 243
Nov 13, 2024
You Can Build Muscle FASTER Than We Thought (Without More Fat Gain) | Ep 242
Nov 11, 2024
Weird Q&A - Burn Calories Fidgeting, Horror Movies for Fat Loss, Build Muscle Once a Week
Nov 09, 2024
Eat More of THESE Mood-Boosting Foods for Everyday Happiness (Dr. Sarah Ballantyne) | Ep 241
Nov 08, 2024
Stop Switching Exercises Until Changing THIS First (Tolerance Analysis) | Ep 240
Nov 06, 2024
Election Day Bonus - You Have Two Choices... for Strength and Muscle (Volume vs. Intensity)
Nov 05, 2024
The Lifter’s Guide to BFR Training for Muscle Growth, Rehab, and Recovery | Ep 239
Nov 04, 2024
Injury-Resilient Training for Lifetime Strength and Muscle (Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum) | Ep 238
Nov 01, 2024
Is Excess Protein Turned Into Sugar and Fat? (Input-Output Systems) | Ep 237
Oct 30, 2024
4 Ways to Increase Your Metabolism by 500 to 1000 Calories per Day | Ep 236
Oct 28, 2024
Bonus - How I Optimize Fitness and Health Over 40 to Turn Back the Clock (44th Birthday Reflection)
Oct 26, 2024
How Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Builds More Muscle Using Less Weight (Nick Colosi) | Ep 235
Oct 25, 2024
Never "Fall Off Track" Again with Your Fitness or Fat Loss (Risk Management) | Ep 234
Oct 23, 2024
Metabolic Inflexibility After Extreme Dieting & Weight Loss on 'The Biggest Loser' | Ep 233
Oct 21, 2024
Weird Q&A - Negative Calorie Foods, Muscle Shock & Confusion, Late-Night Eating and Weight Gain
Oct 19, 2024
Microscopic Muscle Growth for Huge Gains (Justin Cottle) | Ep 232
Oct 18, 2024
Here's Why Your Diet SHOULD Be Restrictive for Fat Loss (Design of Experiments) | Ep 231
Oct 16, 2024
How to Find Fitness Motivation When Nothing Seems to Work | Ep 230
Oct 14, 2024
Bonus Q&A - More Protein vs. More Carbs, Is Creatine Worth It for Muscle?
Oct 12, 2024
The 5 Stages of Fitness Over 40 (Allan Misner) | Ep 229
Oct 11, 2024
Why Bodybuilders and Marathon Runners Train SO Differently (Critical Path Method) | Ep 228
Oct 09, 2024
7 Surprising BMR Facts (Your Metabolism Isn't Broken) | Ep 227
Oct 07, 2024
Weird Q&A - Survive on Protein Only, Spicy Foods Burn Fat, Sleep Less Perform Better?
Oct 05, 2024
Build an Aesthetic Physique Without Destroying Your Mental Health with Laurin Conlin | Ep 226
Oct 04, 2024
Ignoring THIS Energy Source Is Killing Your Strength and Stamina (Power Systems) | Ep 225
Oct 02, 2024
Carbs Aren't the Problem (Keto, Paleo, Bioenergetic, and Pro-Metabolic Diets) | Ep 224
Sep 30, 2024
The Crazy-Busy Parent's Guide to Training and Staying Fit with Bryan Boorstein | Ep 223
Sep 27, 2024
This Quick Change Will Help You Stick to Your Fat Loss Meal Plan (Kaizen) | Ep 222
Sep 25, 2024
The Hidden Reason You're Skipping Gym Workouts (It's Not Laziness) | Ep 221
Sep 23, 2024
Weird Q&A - Lose Fat Eating Pizza, Burn Calories Drinking Water, Sleep Cold to Lose Weight
Sep 21, 2024
How to Lift Heavy, Run Fast, and Train as a Hybrid Athlete with Cody McBroom | Ep 220
Sep 20, 2024
How to Avoid Losing Muscle, Especially On Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs (Sensor Damping) | Ep 219
Sep 18, 2024
What Causes Stubborn Midlife Belly Fat (It's Not What You Think) | Ep 218
Sep 16, 2024
How to Reduce Midlife Back Pain and Joint Inflammation Over 40 with Megan Dahlman | Ep 217
Sep 13, 2024
Collagen Protein Does NOT Build Muscle (Bayesian Inference) | Ep 216
Sep 11, 2024
Why Weight Loss Always Fails (But Don't Ditch the Scale Yet) | Ep 215
Sep 09, 2024
Bonus - Behind the Scenes of a Top 1% Health & Fitness Podcast
Sep 07, 2024
Why Some People Stay Lean Without Trying (The Genetics of Fat Loss) with Dr. Stephan Guyenet | Ep 214
Sep 06, 2024
The Proven Formula for an Amazing Physique Transformation (Iterative Design) | Ep 213
Sep 04, 2024
The TRUTH About Strength and Muscle Loss During a Cut | Ep 212
Sep 02, 2024
Bonus Q&A - Metabolism Myths, 1200 Calories, Chronic Disease, and How Long to Cut for Fat Loss
Aug 31, 2024
Flexible Dieting vs. Intuitive Eating (Which Is Better for Fat Loss?) with Dr. Joe Klemczewski | Ep 211
Aug 30, 2024
Add THIS To Your Diet to Optimize Fat Loss, Energy, and More (Buffer Systems) | Ep 210
Aug 28, 2024
How to Eat Healthy When Your Family Doesn't Have the Same Fitness Goals | Ep 209
Aug 26, 2024
The Surprising Truth About Diet Soda and Fat Loss (Can It Be GOOD for You?) | Ep 208
Aug 23, 2024
How Your Spaces Are Sabotaging Your Fat Loss (The 6S Method) | Ep 207
Aug 21, 2024
Eat These 5 Foods and Lose 20 Pounds By Next Week | Ep 206
Aug 19, 2024
Bonus Q&A - Recovery from Overtraining, Calories Burned from Wearables, Binging After Weight Loss
Aug 17, 2024
The Hidden Brain in Your Gut Might Be Controlling Your Cravings with Dr. William Ferro | Ep 205
Aug 16, 2024
Eat More To Lose Weight? (The Iron Triangle of Fat Loss) | Ep 204
Aug 14, 2024
Why Women Get Bigger, Leaner, and Sexier But Not "Bulky" From Lifting Heavy Weights | Ep 203
Aug 12, 2024
Celebrity Fat Loss Secrets You Can Use (No Personal Chef Required) with Obi Obadike | Ep 202
Aug 09, 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympics Strategy for More Muscle and Less Fat (Optimization Theory) | Ep 201
Aug 07, 2024
7 Biggest Fitness & Nutrition Myths Busted After 200 Episodes (According to Listeners) | Ep 200
Aug 05, 2024
Build Strength AND Lose Fat (Breaking the 300 Pound Barrier) | Ep 199
Aug 04, 2024
Avoid Joint Pain and Tendonitis to Lift Weights Forever (Fatigue Failure) | Ep 198
Jul 31, 2024
Your Very First Cut (Lose 10-30 Pounds of Fat) | Ep 197
Jul 29, 2024
Overcome Food Addiction and Stop Overeating for Good with Dr. Judson Brewer | Ep 196
Jul 26, 2024
Bigger Isn't Always Better for Strength or Metabolism (Scaling Laws) | Ep 195
Jul 24, 2024
Why Macros Might Be All You Need to Streamline Your Nutrition | Ep 194
Jul 22, 2024
The Extreme Cost of a Lean, Ripped Body and Visible Abs with Brittany & James Gatewood | Ep 193
Jul 19, 2024
Spend 70% of Your Time Doing THIS for a Faster Physique Transformation (Rapid Prototyping) | Ep 192
Jul 17, 2024
My Stair-Step Fat Loss Process to Get Lean and Ripped | Ep 191
Jul 15, 2024
Surprising Advice Women Over 50 NEED for Strength, Health, & Longevity with Pam Sherman | Ep 190
Jul 12, 2024
How to Get More Fitness Results for Less Effort (The Pareto Rule) | Ep 189
Jul 10, 2024
From 280 Pounds to Well-Muscled Boston Qualifier at Age 55 with Hybrid/Concurrent Training | Ep 188
Jul 09, 2024
This Over 50 Family Man Lost His Power Belly (36 Pounds) But NOT His Muscle or Strength! | Ep 187
Jul 05, 2024
Why Women SHOULD Load Their Spine for Stronger Bones | Quick Wits
Jul 04, 2024
My 3 New Dieting Methods for Smarter, Easier Fat Loss in 2024 | Ep 186
Jul 02, 2024
Stop Doing THIS and You'll Finally Get the Result (Fat Loss, Muscle, or Any Goal) | Quick Wits
Jul 01, 2024
Seed Oils Aren't Evil and the Haters Are Mad About It | Bonus Episode
Jun 29, 2024
7 Mind Hacks to Lose Fat and Build Muscle Faster with Adam Poehlmann | Ep 185
Jun 28, 2024
The "Afterburner" Effect (Burn 500 More Calories AFTER Your Workout?) | Quick Wits
Jun 27, 2024
Q&A - Rapid Fat Loss, Body Recomp, Building Muscle Over 40, Tracking Veggies w/Jeff Hoehn | Ep 184
Jun 25, 2024
A Gallon of Milk a Day (The Reality of Mark Rippetoe's GOMAD) | Quick Wits
Jun 24, 2024
Q&A - Is Bulking and Cutting REQUIRED (vs. Body Recomp) for a Great Physique? | Bonus Episode
Jun 22, 2024
The Truth About Ozempic and Other Weight Loss Drugs with Amy Wilson | Ep 183
Jun 21, 2024
Creatine is Not Just for Lifters (Benefits Beyond Performance) | Quick Wits
Jun 20, 2024
How to Allocate 1200, 2000, & 3000 Calories in Your Meal Plan (Plus Hit Your Protein!) | Ep 182
Jun 18, 2024
Is "Sustainable Dieting" an Oxymoron or the Key to Lasting Results? | Quick Wits
Jun 17, 2024
A Busy Dad's Unscripted Guide to Fatherhood, Fitness, and Family | Bonus Episode
Jun 15, 2024
From Skinny Fat to Strong and Lean (A Step-by-Step Guide) with Adrian McDonnell | Ep 181
Jun 14, 2024
The Advice to "Just Move" is NOT Enough for Health and Body Composition | Quick Wits
Jun 13, 2024
The New Over 50 Roadmap to Lifelong Strength, Health, Muscle, and Longevity | Ep 180
Jun 11, 2024
Quick Wits: The ONE Change During Menopause to Unlock Fat Loss Forever
Jun 10, 2024
Bonus Episode: Cody McBroom on Body Composition and Training to Balance Physique and Performance
Jun 08, 2024
Ep 179: The Real Reasons Your Scale Weight Fluctuates (It's Not Always Fat Gain) with Louise Digby
Jun 07, 2024
Quick Wits: Raising Kids to Eat Well (Lessons from a Dad)
Jun 06, 2024
Ep 178: Sleep Science - Doing THIS in the Bedroom is Killing Your Fat Loss, Gains, Hormones, & Metabolism
Jun 04, 2024
Quick Wits: Your Stronger, Better Looking, Healthier Doppleganger in the Multiverse (Nerd Alert!)
Jun 03, 2024
Bonus Episode: I'm Imperfect (My Body, My Podcast, My Nutrition, My Fitness) and That's OK
Jun 01, 2024
Ep 177: How Anatomy Impacts Your Gut, Muscle Mass, Hormones, and Health with Justin Cottle
May 31, 2024
Quick Wits: Brad Schoenfeld and Maximizing Muscle Growth with Mechanical Tension
May 30, 2024
Ep 176: Heal Your Thyroid to Boost Your Metabolism (Even with Hashimoto's or Hyper/Hypothyroidism)
May 28, 2024
Quick Wits: Seed Oils Aren't the Problem
May 27, 2024
Bonus Episode: Why Diets Fail, Food Logging Hacks, and Additive Nutrition
May 25, 2024
Ep 175: The "Big Is Beautiful" Movement, Obesity, and Heart Health with Dr. Tiffany Di Pietro
May 24, 2024
Quick Wits: My Favorite Macro and Metabolism Calculator
May 23, 2024
Ep 174: Q&A - Partial Reps for More Muscle, Too Much Cardio for Fat Loss, Lose Weight Not Muscle
May 21, 2024
Quick Wits: Rethinking Exercise and Energy Expenditure for Fat Loss (Herman Pontzer's Constrained Model)
May 20, 2024
Weekend Q&A: Whey vs. Plant Protein, Essential Amino Acids, Too Much Protein Myth
May 18, 2024
Ep 173: Why Mindset Alone Won't Solve Your Food and Hormone Struggles with Tanja Shaw
May 17, 2024
Quick Wits: Compound Lifts are the Foundation of Your Strength Training
May 16, 2024
Ep 172: The Top 15 Reasons NOT to Start a Diet Right Now (If You Want Sustainable Fat Loss)
May 14, 2024
Quick Wits: The 2500 Calorie Rule for Gaining Weight to Build Muscle
May 13, 2024
Bonus Episode: Your Low-Carb Diet Might Be Sabotaging Your Fat Loss Goals
May 11, 2024
Ep 171: Big Butts, Strong Butts, We Love Them All! How to Train Your Glutes with Sue Bush
May 10, 2024
Quick Wits: Who Cares If Walking Is Exercise? (Response to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon)
May 09, 2024
Ep 170: How Fast Should You Lose Weight for Fat Loss?
May 07, 2024
Quick Wits: Thin vs. Happy (Finding Your True WHY for Your Physique Goals)
May 06, 2024
Weekend Q&A: Nutrition for a Powerlifting Meet and Fear of Weight Gain When Not Tracking
May 04, 2024
Ep 169: Q&A w/Jeff Hoehn – Menopause Weight Loss, Bulking Without Getting Fat, & Cutting on Low Sleep
May 03, 2024
Quick Wits: The Menopause Fat-Loss Formula
May 02, 2024
Ep 168: Reverse Dieting is a Complete Waste of Time
Apr 30, 2024
Quick Wits: Tracking vs. "Counting" Calories
Apr 29, 2024
Bonus Episode: Andy Baker on Mastering Strength Training Principles, Programming, and Progress
Apr 27, 2024
Ep 167: Optimize Your Thyroid for Hormone Health, Metabolism, and Fat Loss with Haley Fountain
Apr 26, 2024
Quick Wits: The Surprising Reason You Don’t Look Like You Lift
Apr 25, 2024
Ep 166: The Body Recomposition Blueprint (Recomp to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time)
Apr 23, 2024
Quick Wits: Maximize Upper Body Gains in Minimal Time (Intensity Techniques)
Apr 22, 2024
Weekend Q&A: Stop Creatine to Drop Weight, Best Diet for Cholesterol, Building Muscle in Deficit with High Protein, Realistic Body Recomp
Apr 20, 2024
Ep 165: The Stealth Mind Trick to Turn Excuses Into ACTION with Paul Salter
Apr 19, 2024
Quick Wits: How to Use HRV (Heart Rate Variability) for Optimal Health and Performance
Apr 18, 2024
Ep 164: Food Logging That Doesn’t Suck
Apr 16, 2024
Quick Wits: Food Restriction vs. Deprivation for Guilt-Free Eating
Apr 15, 2024
Bonus Episode: 3 Simple Ways to Achieve a Fitter, Leaner Body in Midlife
Apr 13, 2024
Ep 163: The Most Important, Overlooked Secret to Sculpting a Body You'll Love with Kate Galli
Apr 12, 2024
Quick Wits: How to Train, Warmup, and Avoid Missing Reps in Your Workouts
Apr 11, 2024
Ep 162: Bodybuilding for Everyday Lifters Who Want to Build Their Dream Physique
Apr 09, 2024
Quick Wits: The Best Workout Program and Days Per Week for YOUR Training Level
Apr 08, 2024
Weekend Q&A: Preserving Muscle Mass After Injury or Illness and Increasing Your Metabolism
Apr 06, 2024
Ep 161: The Bioenergetic Solution to Low Energy and Chronic Health Issues with Jay Feldman
Apr 05, 2024
Quick Wits: Why Going It Alone is Killing Your Gains
Apr 04, 2024
Ep 160: Why “Eat Less, Move More” Is Terrible Advice for Your Metabolism, Hormones, and Fat Loss
Apr 02, 2024
Quick Wits: Try THIS to Finally Smash Your Fitness Plateaus
Apr 01, 2024
Bonus Episode: Forget What You Thought You Knew About Cardio and Strength Training
Mar 30, 2024
Ep 159: Change How You "Train Hard" Forever with Natural Bodybuilder Steve Hall
Mar 29, 2024
Quick Wits: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Muscle vs. Weight Loss for Metabolic Health and Longevity
Mar 28, 2024
Ep 158: The Science of Hunger and 9 Hacks to Outsmart Your Appetite (Especially in Fat Loss!)
Mar 26, 2024
Quick Wits: Food Abundance and The Positive, Nurturing Act of Eating
Mar 25, 2024
Bonus Episode: Introducing Wits & Weights Physique University
Mar 23, 2024
Ep 157: Bill Campbell on Aggressive Dieting, Dirty Bulking, and Keto Effects on Muscle Building
Mar 22, 2024
Quick Wits: The Fat Loss Protocol for Shedding Pounds Without Sacrificing Muscle
Mar 21, 2024
Ep 156: How to Lose 1,000 Pounds
Mar 19, 2024
Quick Wits: Are Six-Pack Abs Really Made in the Kitchen? 5 Steps to a Strong, Shredded, Core
Mar 18, 2024
Bonus Episode: Midlife Hormones, Macros, and Muscle for Women Over 40
Mar 16, 2024
Ep 155: 6 Steps to Rebuild Your Strongest, Healthiest Body Over 40 with Brian Gryn
Mar 15, 2024
Quick Wits: The TRUTH About Body Fat Measurement Devices
Mar 14, 2024
Ep 154: How Women Can FINALLY Get Doctors to Listen (And Take Control of Their Health)
Mar 12, 2024
Quick Wits: How Strong Are You Really? Breaking Down the Numbers
Mar 11, 2024
Bonus Episode: Behind-the-Scenes Confessions from the Heart of Our Community
Mar 09, 2024
Ep 153: Time-Efficient Muscle Growth, Cardio for Lifters, and Metabolism Myths with Jordan Lips
Mar 08, 2024
Quick Wits: The ONE Muscle-Building Nonnegotiable to Unlock Gains Forever
Mar 07, 2024
Ep 152: My Complete Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint (Bulking to Get Lean and Fit Over 40)
Mar 05, 2024
Quick Wits: Do THIS With Your Cardio to Burn Even More Calories
Mar 04, 2024
Bonus Episode: How to Use "Physique Engineering" to Optimize Your Body Composition
Mar 02, 2024
Ep 151: The Surprising Link Between Gut Health, Fat Loss, and Body Composition with Josh Dech
Mar 01, 2024
Quick Wits: Do THIS to Unlock Gains and Always Get to the Gym
Feb 29, 2024
Ep 150: Why You Can’t Lose Weight While Others See Great Results
Feb 27, 2024
Quick Wits: 12 Fat Loss Roadblocks
Feb 26, 2024
Weekend Q&A: How Much Added Sugar Is "unhealthy" If Your Goal Is Body Composition?
Feb 24, 2024
Ep 149: 4 Surprising Ways to Lose That Midlife Belly Fat with Megan Dahlman
Feb 23, 2024
Quick Wits: How Aggressive to Bulk for Building Muscle (and Minimizing Fat)
Feb 22, 2024
Ep 148: Q&A - Full-Body vs. Split Routine, Faster Recovery, and Hybrid Training (Lifting + Cardio)
Feb 20, 2024
Quick Wits: Best Exercises for the Abs & Core (Lifting for Muscle Series)
Feb 19, 2024
Weekend Q&A: How do I Avoid Constant Fatigue from Low Energy Availability in My Training (A Mom Over 40)
Feb 17, 2024
Ep 147: Transform Your Body at Home with This Brand New Way to Train
Feb 16, 2024
Quick Wits: Best Exercises for the Glutes & Calves (Lifting for Muscle Series)
Feb 15, 2024
Ep 146: Where Does Fat REALLY Go When You Lose Weight? (The Answer Might Surprise You)
Feb 13, 2024
Quick Wits: Why Selfish is Selfless with Your Health and Fitness
Feb 12, 2024
Bonus Episode: The Over-40 Fitness Blueprint for Sustainable Dieting, Muscle Growth, and Lifelong Health
Feb 10, 2024
Ep 145: Bryan Boorstein on Failure Training, Intensity, Home Gyms, Specialization, and Cardio
Feb 09, 2024
Quick Wits: Best Exercises for the Hamstrings (Lifting for Muscle Series)
Feb 08, 2024
Ep 144: Break the Yo-Yo Diet Cycle and Build Your Best Body (Without Hating Yourself)
Feb 06, 2024
Quick Wits: Tell Your Coach THIS for Even Better Results
Feb 05, 2024
Weekend Q&A: Can I Get All My Essential Nutrients on a Vegan vs. Animal-Based Diet?
Feb 03, 2024
Ep 143: Unique Over 40 Workout Strategies for More Muscle, Energy, and Recovery with Brad Williams
Feb 02, 2024
Quick Wits: Best Exercises for the Quads (Lifting for Muscle Series)
Feb 01, 2024
Ep 142: 5 Foolproof Strategies to Hit Your Macros and Finally Master Fat Loss
Jan 30, 2024
Quick Wits: Why Half-Tracking Your Diet is Keeping You Stuck
Jan 29, 2024
Weekend Q&A: Body Recomp vs. Bikini or Physique Competition Calories, Macros, and Metabolism
Jan 27, 2024
Ep 141: Why I’m Getting Fluffy Before I Get Jacked
Jan 26, 2024
Quick Wits: Best Exercises for the Arms [Biceps & Triceps] (Lifting for Muscle Series)
Jan 25, 2024
Ep 140: The Freedom of No More Cheat Meals (How to Eat What You Love While Losing Fat)
Jan 23, 2024
Quick Wits: Jeff Nippard Changed My Mind About This Training Technique
Jan 22, 2024
Bonus Episode: Achieve Food Freedom with THIS Mindset Shift
Jan 20, 2024
Ep 139: Female Strength, Resistance Training, Hormones, & Muscle Growth with Lauren Colenso-Semple
Jan 19, 2024
Quick Wits: Best Exercises for the Shoulders (Lifting for Muscle Series)
Jan 18, 2024
Ep 138: The Dangers of Low Protein for Longevity
Jan 16, 2024
Quick Wits: How to Elevate Your Fitness Game
Jan 15, 2024
Weekend Q&A: Will Training Through Soreness Hinder Gains or Muscle Recovery?
Jan 13, 2024
Ep 137: Unlock Abundance in Fitness and Every Other Aspect of Life with Rebecca Whitman
Jan 12, 2024
Quick Wits: Best Exercises for the Chest (Lifting for Muscle Series)
Jan 11, 2024
Ep 136: How to Maintain a Lean Physique Year-Round (Without Cuts or Bulks)
Jan 09, 2024
Quick Wits: Dr. Mike Israetel and the Secret to Training Smarter
Jan 08, 2024
Weekend Q&A: Am I Lifting Heavy Enough to Build Muscle?
Jan 06, 2024
Ep 135: The Truth About Testosterone for Women’s Health with Karen Martel
Jan 05, 2024
Quick Wits: Best Exercises for the Back (Lifting for Muscle Series)
Jan 04, 2024
Ep 134: A Simple Tweak to Increase Your Metabolism, Hormones, Fat Loss, Workouts, and Sleep
Jan 02, 2024
Quick Wits: Smashing Your Goals with The Anti-Resolution New Year's Resolution
Jan 01, 2024
Rewind: What to do FIRST – Lose Fat, Build Muscle, or Body Recomposition?
Dec 29, 2023
Mindfulness Special: Relaxing Guided Session to Manage Stress and Anxiety with Allen Friedman
Dec 28, 2023
Rewind: Everything You Need to Know About Fat Loss (Simple Strategies for a Fitter, Leaner Body)
Dec 26, 2023
Ep 133: Making Fitness Fun Again Through Adventure with Kelly Howard
Dec 22, 2023
Quick Wits: How to Return to Training After a Break (Illness, Vacation, Holiday)
Dec 21, 2023
Ep 132: The Elf Who Wanted to Improve His Health (and Get Jacked) - A Heartwarming Holiday Story
Dec 19, 2023
Quick Wits: Does Extra Protein in a Meal Get Converted to Sugar or Fat?
Dec 18, 2023
Ep 131: Andy Baker on Bodybuilding for Hypertrophy and an Aesthetic, Muscular Physique
Dec 15, 2023
Quick Wits: Mind-Muscle Connection (Bro Science That Works)
Dec 14, 2023
Ep 130: The Hardgainers Guide to Outsmarting Your Metabolism and Maximizing Muscle Gain
Dec 12, 2023
Quick Wits: Every Excuse is Really a Solvable Problem
Dec 11, 2023
Ep 129: Why Passively Consuming My Podcast is Getting You Nowhere with Carl Berryman
Dec 08, 2023
Quick Wits: It's Time to Be More ASSERTIVE In the Gym
Dec 07, 2023
Ep 128: My Favorite Gym Things (7 Gifts Under $100)
Dec 05, 2023
Quick Wits: How to Overcome Procrastination (4 Unmet Needs)
Dec 04, 2023
Ep 127: 5 Fat Loss Mistakes Women Need to Avoid (What To Do Instead)
Dec 01, 2023
Quick Wits: Optimal Protein Intake, Distribution, and Sources
Nov 30, 2023
Ep 126: More Carbs, More Muscle (Why Low-Carb and Keto Are Keeping You Skinny Fat)
Nov 28, 2023
Quick Wits: Life Gives You Deloads from Your Strength Training
Nov 27, 2023
Ep 125: Peptides, Hormone Therapy, Medical Aesthetics, and Personalized Wellness with Kristin Gemme
Nov 24, 2023
Quick Wits: Stress-Free, Guilt-Free Holiday Meals (and Happy Thanksgiving!)
Nov 23, 2023
Ep 124: How to Use Progressive Overload the RIGHT way to Build Strength and Muscle (Even in Fat Loss)
Nov 21, 2023
Quick Wits: Can You Have Too Much Protein?
Nov 20, 2023
Ep 123: The HIDDEN Barriers Holding You Back with Mike Millner
Nov 17, 2023
Quick Wits: Routine and Discipline vs. Monotony and Boredom
Nov 16, 2023
Ep 122: Cholesterol for Building Muscle (Eggs and Gains)
Nov 14, 2023
Quick Wits: Your Most Valuable Asset for Physical Health (It's Not Money)
Nov 13, 2023
Ep 121: Eric Helms on How to Get Ripped Without Tracking
Nov 10, 2023
Quick Wits: It's OK to Want to Look Better and Improve Your Physique
Nov 09, 2023
Ep 120: The Mental Health Benefits of Strength, Resistance Training, and Walking
Nov 07, 2023
Quick Wits: When to Fire Your Coach
Nov 06, 2023
Ep 119: Reclaiming the Joy of Running After 60 with Barry Karch
Nov 03, 2023
Quick Wits: This is a Game-Changer for Diet Consistency
Nov 02, 2023
Ep 118: Q&A – Macro Splits, Lean Bulking, Hunger, Muscle Over 40, and Aggressive/Rapid Fat Loss
Oct 31, 2023
Quick Wits: Do You Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps Per Day?
Oct 30, 2023
Ep 117: Starting Strength, the Novice Effect, and Barbell Lifts with Cody Annino
Oct 27, 2023
Quick Wits: Which Whey Protein Should You Use (Isolate, Concentrate, or Hydrolyzed)?
Oct 26, 2023
Ep 116: 7 Lessons from My Rapid Fat Loss Micro-Cut (Aggressive Dieting is Not for Everyone!)
Oct 24, 2023
Ep 115: He Lost 15 Lbs, 8% Body Fat, and Built Lifelong Strength with Barbell Training in His 40s
Oct 20, 2023
Ep 114: Can Rapid Fat Loss (Aggressive Dieting) Be Sustainable?
Oct 17, 2023
Bonus Episode: The Secret Science of Gains and a Slap to the Face of the Fitness Industry
Oct 16, 2023
Ep 113: Barbell Training for Physical Therapy and Injury Prevention with John Petrizzo
Oct 13, 2023
Ep 112: The Perfect Meal Plan
Oct 10, 2023
Bonus Episode: My 14-Day Rapid Fat Loss Protocol (Aggressive Dieting for Lifters)
Oct 09, 2023
Ep 111: Use This "Anti-Diet Athlete" Mindset to Lose Fat Naturally with Sherry Shaban
Oct 06, 2023
Ep 110: Macros Aren’t Enough – Flexible Dieting vs. IIFYM
Oct 03, 2023
Ep 109: Stop Making THESE Strength Training Mistakes with Andrew Romeo
Sep 29, 2023
Special Announcement: Shredtober FREE 14-Day Fat Loss Annihilation Challenge
Sep 27, 2023
Ep 108: How to Build Muscle Without Getting Fat
Sep 26, 2023
Bonus Episode: The Hidden Benefits of Strength Training
Sep 25, 2023
Ep 107: Injury-Free Running AND Better Body Composition? Sign Me Up! With Louise Valentine
Sep 22, 2023
Ep 106: Eating Out While Staying Lean (Even During Fat Loss)
Sep 19, 2023
Ep 105: Ladies! You CAN Build Incredible Strength and Vitality in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond with Cheryl Ilov
Sep 15, 2023
Ep 104: Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss
Sep 12, 2023
Ep 103: What the Heck are Sweet Proteins? The New Natural Sweetener with Jason Ryder
Sep 08, 2023
Ep 102: Q&A – Home Workouts, Antioxidant Supplements, Food Logging Hacks, Best Grains for Carbs
Sep 05, 2023
Ep 101: The Truth About Post-Partum Recovery and Exercise After Childbirth with Peter Lap
Sep 01, 2023
Ep 100: Top 5 Lessons from 100 Episodes of the Wits & Weights Podcast
Aug 29, 2023
Bonus Episode: The Carnivore Diet and Why Most Rigid Diets Fail
Aug 28, 2023
Ep 99: How to Make Fat Loss Feel Easier to Get and Stay Lean with Brandon DaCruz
Aug 25, 2023
Ep 98: Is Your Food Logging App Sabotaging Your Fat Loss and Physique Goals?
Aug 22, 2023
Ep 97: The Fun Side of Fitness and Finding Your “Optimal” with Dai Manuel
Aug 18, 2023
Ep 96: Why Reverse Dieting Doesn't Work Like You Think (and What to Do Instead)
Aug 15, 2023
Bonus Episode: How to Build Muscle Over 40 for a Leaner Physique
Aug 14, 2023
Ep 95: How Carol Lost 20 Pounds and 14% Body Fat, Set a Lifting PR, and Gained Food Freedom in Her 40s
Aug 11, 2023
Ep 94: Mike Matthews on Energy Balance, Training Volume, and Priorities for Novice and Intermediate Lifters
Aug 08, 2023
Ep 93: Ditch Alcohol for a Physically and Mentally Healthier Life with Karolina Rzadkowolska
Aug 04, 2023
Ep 92: Physique Enhancement, Rapid Fat Loss, Plateaus, and Processed Foods with Bill Campbell, PhD
Aug 01, 2023
Ep 91: Protein Misconceptions and Strategies for Fat Loss, Muscle Growth, and Optimal Health
Jul 28, 2023
Ep 90: Q&A - Calorie Tracking, Protein Shakes, Weigh-Ins, Muscle Over 40, EAAs, and More
Jul 25, 2023
Bonus Episode: How to Periodize Your Nutrition and Reframe Food Choices to Serve You
Jul 24, 2023
Ep 89: Reverse Lower Back Pain and Herniated Discs Using Natural Movement with Dr. Ryan Peebles
Jul 21, 2023
Ep 88: Break the Cycle of Body Fat Overshooting for a Stronger, Leaner, and Healthier Physique
Jul 18, 2023
Ep 87: The ONE Mindset Secret to Achieving ANYTHING in Fitness and Life with Ashton Levarek
Jul 14, 2023
Ep 86: Energy, Workout Nutrition, and Performance-Based Strength for Women Over 40 with Steph Gaudreau
Jul 11, 2023
Ep 85: How to SPEAK UP for Your Mental and Physical Health with Marc Paisant
Jul 07, 2023
Ep 84: Why Working Out LESS Burns More Calories and Boosts Your Metabolism and Fat Loss
Jul 04, 2023
Ep 83: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Overcoming Chronic Stress for Better Health & Performance
Jun 30, 2023
Ep 82: How to Bulk and Lose Fat to Maximize Muscle Gain and Get Ripped with Andy Morgan
Jun 27, 2023
Ep 81: The NEW Path to Wellness Using Positive Psychology with Darlene Marshall
Jun 23, 2023
Ep 80: Flexible Dieting, Evidence-Based Nutrition, and Protein Strategies with Alan Aragon
Jun 20, 2023
Bonus Episode: 1 Simple Way to Stay Motivated During Fat Loss
Jun 19, 2023
Ep 79: How to SOLVE the Fat Loss Puzzle (Hormones, Gut Health, & Stress) with Allie Cass
Jun 16, 2023
Ep 78: Stress-Free Macro Tracking, Nerding Out on Metabolism, and Fitness Science with Greg Nuckols
Jun 13, 2023
Ep 77: After Bariatric Surgery, He Found Optimal Health and Strength Over 60
Jun 09, 2023
Ep 76: Diet Breaks, Energy Flux, Plant-Based Protein, and Dieting Psychology with Eric Trexler
Jun 06, 2023
Ep 75: How to FINALLY End the Extreme Yo-Yo Diet Cycle with Lisa Franz
Jun 02, 2023
Ep 74: Bigger Gains, Tracking Your Food (or Not), and Fitness Principles with Carl Berryman
May 30, 2023
Ep 73: Breaking Free of the Clean Plate Club for Sustainable Weight Loss with Lisa Salisbury
May 26, 2023
Ep 72: Balancing Strength, Physique, Recovery plus Animal vs. Plant Protein with Eric Helms
May 23, 2023
Ep 71: How to Achieve Peak Performance and Wellness with Dustin Lambert
May 19, 2023
Ep 70: Tailor Your Physique for Aesthetics, Fat Loss, Performance, and Health with Cody McBroom
May 16, 2023
Ep 69: What to do FIRST – Lose Fat, Build Muscle, or Body Recomposition?
May 12, 2023
Ep 68: How to Identify Your POWER Story to Unlock Greatness with Adrian Moreno
May 09, 2023
Bonus Episode: The Worst That Can Happen is You Learn More Than You Thought Possible
May 08, 2023
Ep 67: Body Positivity, Food Addiction, and Stop LYING to Yourself with David Greenwalt
May 05, 2023
Ep 66: Sustaining Fat Loss Results and Maximizing Recovery for The Long Game with Jeff Hoehn
May 02, 2023
Ep 65: How to Use Kettlebells for Compound Lifts to Build Strength with Wil Del Pizzo
Apr 28, 2023
Ep 64: Testosterone, Hormone Therapy, and Peptides for Health and Longevity with Dr. Rand McClain
Apr 25, 2023
Ep 63: Q&A – Dietary Guidelines, Carbs, Lipedema, Life Stress, Fasting for Longevity, Killer Plants, and Metabolic “Damage”
Apr 21, 2023
Ep 62: How to Bust Through Plateaus by Personalizing Your Fitness with Amanda Cooper
Apr 18, 2023
Ep 61: How to Periodize Your Training for Peak Performance with Steven Benedict
Apr 14, 2023
Ep 60: Strength and Programming for Maximum Gains at Any Age with Andy Baker
Apr 11, 2023
Ep 59: Why You Should Track Your Food
Apr 07, 2023
Ep 58: Using High Energy Flux to Eat More, Burn More Fat, and Build More Muscle with Brandon DaCruz
Apr 04, 2023
Ep 57: What's LOVE Got to Do with Physical and Mental Excellence with Terry Tucker
Mar 31, 2023
Ep 56: How to Get STRONGER Than Your Boyfriend with Katie Kollath & Heather Hamilton
Mar 28, 2023
Ep 55: The “Best” Diet for Weight Loss and Finding Food Freedom with Kate Bay Jaramillo
Mar 24, 2023
Ep 54: What You REALLY Need to Transform Your Body (and Life) with Kevin Palmieri
Mar 21, 2023
Ep 53: 5 Mistakes People Make During Fat Loss
Mar 17, 2023
Ep 52: How to Control Emotional Eating and Exercise Consistently with Ashley Carlotta
Mar 14, 2023
Ep 51: Even an Earthquake Didn't Stop This Wife and Mother from Training
Mar 10, 2023
Ep 50: Become UNSTOPPABLE in Health and Fitness with Scott Friedman
Mar 07, 2023
Ep 49: Q&A - Bigger Glutes, Insulin Resistance, Carb Cycling, Refeeds, Grams of Fat for Hormones
Mar 03, 2023
Ep 48: Disabilities are No Obstacle to Fitness and Health with Kevin McShan
Feb 28, 2023
Ep 47: Finding Your TRUE Purpose in Fitness and Life with Carl Berryman
Feb 21, 2023
Ep 46: Olympic Lifting and Programming for Optimal Health with Yosh Stoklosa
Feb 14, 2023
Ep 45: Q&A - Strength for Women Over 40, Gym Safety, 3 vs. 4 Day Splits, Workout Nutrition
Feb 10, 2023
Ep 44: Menopause Does NOT Mean Weight Gain with Alison Bladh
Feb 07, 2023
Ep 43: How to Be More Consistent with Fat Loss, Endurance, or Longevity Goals
Jan 31, 2023
Ep 42: Balancing Entrepreneurship and Fitness for Massive Success with Lauren Tickner
Jan 24, 2023
Ep 41: Building Fitness Habits for Self-Mastery and Productivity with Monica Ricci
Jan 17, 2023
Ep 40: Everything You Need to Know About Fat Loss (Simple Strategies for a Fitter, Leaner Body)
Jan 10, 2023
Ep 39: Pain-Free Training and Flexible Dieting Principles with Matthew Spiewak
Jan 03, 2023
Ep 38: Body Fat Overshooting, Body Composition, and Avoiding Weight Loss Mistakes
Dec 27, 2022
Ep 37: Balancing Strength, Endurance, and Recovery for Mountain Hunting with Josh Isley
Dec 20, 2022
Ep 36: Demystifying Lifting, Cardio, Nutrition, and Fat Loss
Dec 13, 2022
Ep 35: Learn to Enjoy Your Training for Optimal Health and Consistent Results with Paul Hanton
Dec 06, 2022
Ep 34: Speed Up Fat Loss (and Live Longer) without Excessive Dieting or Cardio
Nov 29, 2022
Ep 33: Sustainable Weight Loss, Emotional Awareness, and the Dieting Mindset with Paul Salter
Nov 22, 2022
Ep 32: Fix Your Nutrition for a Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle with Tyla Serro
Nov 15, 2022
Ep 31: Hormones and Weight Loss During Perimenopause with Karen Martel
Nov 08, 2022
Ep 30: Stop Overeating, Binge Eating, and Obsessing Over Food with Dr. Glenn Livingston
Nov 01, 2022
Ep 29: Science Says - Diet (Calorie Deficit) vs. Exercise (Cardio) for Fat Loss
Oct 25, 2022
Ep 28: Body Composition for Health and Performance (From Overweight or Skinny Fat to Lean)
Oct 18, 2022
Ep 27: Build Muscle and Perform Better Using Effective Training and Program Design with Eric D'Agati
Oct 04, 2022
Ep 26: Ageless Running and Fat Loss Strategies for Sustainable Fitness with Louise Valentine
Sep 20, 2022
Ep 25: Lose 30 Pounds (or More) the Right Way and Keep it Off
Sep 06, 2022
Ep 24: How to Distribute Protein for More Muscle Mass
Aug 30, 2022
Ep 23: How to Minimize Fat Gain and Get Lean with Cuts and Bulks
Aug 23, 2022
Ep 22: How to FINALLY Achieve (and Keep) Your Fat Loss and Fitness Results
Aug 09, 2022
Ep 21: 21 Ways to Measure Progress and Crush Your Fitness Goals
Jul 26, 2022
Ep 20: Hitting Your Fitness and Nutrition Goals While Traveling or Busy
Jul 12, 2022
Ep 19: Integrating Martial Arts for Functional Strength and Lifelong Fitness with Ken Caputo
Jun 28, 2022
Ep 18: 25 Ways to Improve Sleep (The Missing Ingredient to Nutrition and Recovery)
Jun 14, 2022
Ep 17: How to Get Stronger and Smarter in Less Time with Powerlifter Tyla Serro
May 31, 2022
Ep 16: Overcoming Pain, Injury, or Surgery to Build Strength and Recover Quickly
May 17, 2022
Ep 15: Maximize Your Lifting Sessions: Warmups, Supersets, Rest Periods, and More
May 03, 2022
Ep 14: Avoid These Common Mistakes That Sabotage Your Fat Loss Goals
Apr 19, 2022
Ep 13: Losing Weight Without Losing Muscle
Apr 05, 2022
Ep 12: Gaining Weight to Get Lean
Mar 22, 2022
Ep 11: Your First Year of Lifting (Doing What Matters)
Mar 08, 2022
Ep 10: Focus on These 7 BIG Priorities for Strength and Fitness
Feb 22, 2022
Ep 9: 10 Fitness and Nutrition “Facts” I Changed My Mind About
Feb 08, 2022
Ep 8: Build the Ultimate Home Gym to Make Gains, Save Time, and Be Consistent
Jan 25, 2022
Ep 7: My Journey to More Physical and Mental Strength and Fitness
Jan 11, 2022
Ep 6: Set Your Fitness and Nutrition Habits on Autopilot for Effortless Fat Loss
Dec 28, 2021
Ep 5: How to Diet Without Being "On" a Diet
Dec 14, 2021
Ep 4: The Truth about Metabolism, Cardio, and Fat Loss
Nov 30, 2021
Ep 3: Why is Strength so Important?
Nov 16, 2021
Ep 2: How to Choose a Strength Training Program
Nov 02, 2021
Ep 1: Let's Get Strong Together
Nov 02, 2021
Wits & Weights Podcast Trailer
Oct 21, 2021