Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director of Men’s Health, joins me for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation on the current and future state of fitness media, where people learn about training, and how the landscape has shifted dramatically over the last decade. Ebenezer brings both industry-level perspective and hands-on coaching experience to explore how research, hypertrophy culture, entertainment-driven social media, and evolving technology are shaping what people believe about fitness. We dive into: • Why we can't evaluate training purely through the lens of muscle hypertrophy • Whether “science based lifting” has become overrated • Why the best approach blends research with lived training experience • How people consume fitness media today vs. ten years ago • Whether fitness social media is now dominated by entertainment over education • Whether people are genuinely learning useful skills from social platforms • Why trust and real relationships matter more than ever in a crowded content world • How generational differences are changing how fitness information spreads • The rise of gatekeepers, algorithmic influence, and AI in shaping the conversation • The future of in-person coaching vs. AI coaching systems • And much more CHAPTERS 01:05 The Problem with Hypertrophy Focus 03:20 Science-Based Training Critique 05:37 The Role of Research in Fitness 12:03 Challenges of Social Media Fitness Content 20:18 Evolution of Fitness Information Consumption 21:51 RP Strength and Personal Training Insights 26:48 Balancing Education and Entertainment in Fitness Content 28:18 Generational Shifts in Fitness Media Consumption 28:56 The Rise of Social Media and Its Impact on Fitness 32:13 The Role of Gatekeepers in Fitness Media 41:18 The Influence of AI on Fitness Content 45:07 The Future of In-Person Training vs. AI 50:40 Concluding Thoughts Support The Show If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this Follow Andrew Coates Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com Partners and Resources RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst - FREE PREMIUM TRIAL Download MacrosFirst and during setup you’ll be asked “How did you hear about us?” Type in: ANDREW KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Melody Schoenfeld is an author, gym owner, nutrition coach, and holds a Master's in Health Psychology. She brings deep expertise, a sharp nonsense detector, and evidence-based nuance to one of the most polarizing topics in nutrition - vegan diets. In this episode, Melody and Andrew dive into the most persistent vegan myths, bad-faith arguments, and common misunderstandings from both sides of the vegan vs. non-vegan debate. Melody shares insight on: • Dispelling the myth - "There’s no such thing as a healthy vegan" • The most common arguments claiming vegan diets aren’t healthy • The problem with vegan dogma motives and navigating bad faith actors • Dispelling the myth - "You can get everything you need from food alone on a vegan diet" • What supplementation vegans actually need (and why) • Whether vegans struggle to get enough iron and calcium • Dispelling the myth - "All proteins are created equal" • The truth about needing a "complete protein profile" in each meal • The real story behind soy protein and soy fear-mongering • Whether veganism is more expensive than omnivorous eating • The benefits of moving more plant-based even if you don’t go fully vegan • When vegan diets become too restrictive • And much more IG: @5ftoffury1 CHAPTERS 00:16 Catching Up with Melody Schoenfeld 01:50 Debunking Vegan Myths 03:20 Nutritional Considerations for Vegans 09:57 Challenges and Misconceptions of Veganism 16:46 Mental Health and Veganism 22:54 Athletic Performance on a Vegan Diet 25:57 Navigating Vegan Nutrition - Learning What Your Body Needs 26:31 Calcium and Bone Health for Vegans 27:44 Understanding Vegan Protein Sources 32:14 Debunking Soy Myths and Exploring Protein Options 35:43 The Cost and Convenience of Vegan Nutrition 37:30 Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet 42:58 Challenges and Misconceptions of Vegan Diets 45:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS AND RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst - FREE PREMIUM TRIAL Download MacrosFirst and during setup you’ll be asked “How did you hear about us?” Type in: ANDREW KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Dr. Allan Bacon returns to break down one of the trickiest parts of health and fitness: fat loss plateaus. Allan blends evidence, coaching experience, and no-nonsense communication to clarify why plateaus happen, why most people misunderstand them, and what to actually do to overcome them. Allan and Andrew dive into: • How much of a plateau is physical vs. psychological • When a plateau becomes a socially acceptable narrative to quit • How to approach fat loss plateaus strategically • How often a plateau is really an adherence issue • The physiological factors working against you during a plateau • Why perceived restriction is such a major problem • Why your calorie needs are a moving target, not a fixed number • How much exercise actually contributes to calorie burn • Why cardio is a poor driver of fat loss, but a great driver of weight management • How many extra calories you really burn from adding muscle • Strategies to keep NEAT high when you're tired from training • And much more IG: @drallanbacon CHAPTERS 00:43 Understanding Plateaus - Physiological and Psychological Aspects 02:06 Non-Scale Victories and Maintenance Phases 05:20 The All or Nothing Mentality 05:58 RP Strength and the RP Hypertrophy App 07:24 New Year's Resolutions and Identity 09:27 The 'I Don't Deserve It' Belief 11:32 Dieting Seasons and Sustainable Eating 15:09 Addressing Fat Loss Plateaus 21:31 Calories In, Calories Out - The Debate 32:01 Understanding Calorie Needs and Variability 32:47 Setting Realistic Calorie Ranges for Fat Loss 33:55 Weekly Calorie Averages and Potential Pitfalls 37:23 Exercise and Calorie Burn - Myths and Realities 39:28 The Role of NEAT in Fat Loss 50:06 Building Sustainable Habits for Long-Term Success 55:27 Practical Tips for Increasing Daily Movement SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS AND RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst - FREE PREMIUM TRIAL Download MacrosFirst and during setup you’ll be asked “How did you hear about us?” Type in: ANDREW KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Alex Allen is one of the most skilled coaches in the industry at communicating nuance around training, lifestyle, and nutrition. She brings deep compassion and lived experience to the conversation - including weight gain, weight loss, PCOS, relationships, identity, and self-worth. Alex and Andrew dive into: • Why you’ll never hate yourself into a body you love • How people misjudge your journey when they only see your current physique • Alex’s experiences of being treated differently at various points of her weight changes • Navigating unintentional weight loss • How PCOS has shaped Alex’s personal and coaching journey • How PCOS can enable a victim mindset if left unexamined • What Alex means when she says: “Don’t sacrifice your own needs for the sake of others. Compromise and be thoughtful, but don’t neglect yourself in the process. Doesn’t make you difficult or unkind.” • And much more CHAPTERS 01:17 Alex's Fitness Journey 03:15 The Importance of Self-Love 04:45 Navigating Negative Emotions 12:14 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 20:18 Unintentional Weight Loss 26:43 Navigating Compliments and Self-Perception 27:42 Shifting Dynamics in Relationships 28:48 Balancing Physical Appearance and Personal Value 31:08 Living with PCOS - Challenges and Misconceptions 34:53 The Importance of Setting Boundaries 42:21 Authenticity on Social Media 49:01 Final Thoughts and Future Plans SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS AND RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst - FREE PREMIUM TRIAL Download MacrosFirst and during setup you’ll be asked “How did you hear about us?” Type in the code: ANDREW KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Chris Duffin is an iconic strength athlete, entrepreneur, inventor, author, and educator known for engineering both world-class feats of strength and world-class systems of mindset. In this episode, Chris opens up about how his unconventional and turbulent upbringing forged his resilience and shaped his approach to life, leadership, and legacy. Chris and Andrew explore: • How growing up with homelessness and instability shaped his resilience • Mindset and daily practice around developing resilience in career and life • How to see opportunity in the middle of adversity • Why Chris believes in being purposeful in how you approach life • How dealing with adversity builds real confidence through experience • Stories from Chris’s childhood in an unconventional environment • Navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and business • The choice between generating proof that you can win vs. believing you lack autonomy • The tradeoffs and sacrifices behind legendary feats of strength • And much more CHAPTERS 00:16 Meet Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Fitness 01:03 Chris Duffin's Resilient Journey 03:44 Lessons from the Rattlesnake 08:09 The Six Ps Framework 10:34 Embracing Life's Challenges 11:53 The Importance of Resilience 17:52 Sponsor Break: Train Heroic 19:12 Navigating Dark Times 27:50 A Sudden Job Loss 28:51 Facing Financial Ruin 29:25 Turning Fear into Opportunity 31:51 A Career in Fitness 32:41 Embracing New Opportunities 34:54 The Importance of Resilience 36:51 Balancing Fear and Challenge 39:09 Personal and Organizational Change 47:52 The Role of Luck and Resilience 53:05 Optimizing Performance and Health 55:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS AND RESOUCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking) https://www.macrosfirst.com/ KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Danny Lennon is one of the most respected and longest-tenured evidence based nutrition authorities in the world. It’s an honour to welcome him back for an incredibly nuanced and level-headed conversation on one of the most contentious topics in all of nutrition - seed oils. In a landscape filled with loud, sensational nutrition claims, Danny brings clarity, evidence, and calm to a discussion that desperately needs it. We talk about: • Whether seed oils are truly harmful or unfairly demonized • The impact of seed oils on cardiovascular health and LDL cholesterol • Whether seed oils are responsible for modern obesity or metabolic dysfunction • How to think about nuance and scientific honesty in an era of nutrition fear-mongering • The importance of Omega 3 and Omega 6 intake • Whether the Omega 3 to 6 ratio actually matters • The differences between fresh caught and farmed salmon for Omega intake • What the evidence says about high LDL cholesterol and health risks • How to effectively and realistically lower LDL cholesterol • And much more CHAPTERS 01:25 The Role of Evidence-Based Nutrition 05:16 Sponsorship Message: Just Bite Me Meals 06:46 Debunking Seed Oil Myths 11:29 Understanding Seed Oils and Health 28:05 Omega Fatty Acids - Benefits and Misconceptions 29:03 The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids 30:34 Omega-3 Supplementation - Mixed Results and Nuances 34:59 Practical Omega-3 Intake Recommendations 38:42 Debunking Omega-6 Myths 43:04 Farmed vs. Wild Salmon - Nutritional Differences 45:01 Lowering LDL Cholesterol - Evidence and Recommendations 53:54 Conclusion and Additional Resources SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS AND RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking) https://www.macrosfirst.com/ KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com ) and let them know I sent you

Jaime Filer is the founder of Filer Fitness and a respected speaker and educator in the fitness industry. In this episode, Jaime brings a mix of humor, vulnerability, and hard-earned wisdom to help unpack the very real ways anxiety impacts fitness, health, relationships, and identity. Jaime and Andrew dive into: • How dealing with anxiety has a massive impact on your fitness efforts and outcomes • The subtle and not-so-subtle ways anxiety interferes with progress • How anxiety often masks perfectionism • How anxiety robs you of your potential happiness • The power of being more selfish in seasons where you need it • Unique considerations when coaching lesbians with anxiety • Balancing shifting seasons of priorities between work and social connection • The importance of having a supportive partner • How your relationship might be “making you fat” • And much more CHAPTERS 01:25 Discussing Anxiety and Fitness Goals 01:52 Anxiety's Impact on Performance and Recovery 04:02 Coping Mechanisms and Anxiety 06:21 Perfectionism and Anxiety in Clients 11:16 Social Media and Anxiety 17:23 Family Dynamics and Boundaries 20:41 Anxiety and Potential Happiness 23:52 Identity and Mental Health Labels 28:22 Inclusivity in Marketing 28:36 Identity vs. Choice 29:58 Sponsorship Message 31:03 Lesbian Specific Exercises? 33:39 Balancing Work and Life 38:31 Relationship Dynamics and Support 45:13 Impact of Relationships on Health 51:29 Concluding Thoughts SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS AND RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking) https://www.macrosfirst.com/ KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Austin Current, author of The Science of Strength Training, joins me for a deep dive into what “optimal” really means - and doesn’t mean - in training, coaching, and everyday life. We explore how perfectionism, online debates, and unrealistic standards can derail people who simply want to train well, feel good, and live a sustainable lifestyle. Austin shares insight on: • Why keeping promises to yourself builds self-belief • Why it’s better to view your effort like a dial, not an on/off switch • What he means by a Goldilocks zone in training and life • The messy online war over what is “optimal” • Why “good enough” is truly enough for most people’s exercise technique • How to think about fatigue, form, and technique without overcomplicating training • Whether two-a-day sessions are useful or unnecessary • And much more CHAPTERS 00:45 The Importance of Self-Belief and Keeping Promises 03:39 Balancing Professional and Personal Life 08:51 The Concept of 'Good Enough' in Fitness and Life 18:10 RP Strength and Personal Training Insights 22:03 Form, Technique, and Injury Prevention in Training 30:55 Training to Failure - Observations and Beliefs 32:33 Client Progress and Adaptation 34:07 Technique vs. Form - A Deeper Dive 35:40 Pattern Recognition in Training 37:14 Effective Coaching Cues 43:37 Two-a-Day Training Sessions - Pros and Cons 50:19 Final Thoughts and Recommendations SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS AND RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking) https://www.macrosfirst.com/ KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Dr. Tony Boutagy, PhD in Exercise and Sports Science, joins me for a myth-busting conversation about the surge of influencer claims surrounding peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women’s strength training. Tony brings clarity, scientific context, and decades of applied expertise to help cut through misinformation and fear-driven content targeted at women in midlife. He breaks down: • Debunking the claim that Zone 2 cardio isn’t as effective for women as it is for men • Debunking the claim that women shouldn’t ever train fasted • Debunking the claim that women have a short “anabolic window” for post-workout nutrition • Debunking the claim that women should only strength train in sets of 3–5 reps • How influencers misuse rodent data to make unsupported claims about women’s training • Why the claim that there’s “no research on women” is false • How entire brands get built around misleading or exaggerated ideas • How self-selection bias influences women’s training preferences • Whether training should change for women seeking improved bone health • And much more CHAPTERS 01:02 Debunking Myths: Zone Two Cardio for Women 06:18 Sponsorship Message: Macros First 07:30 Fasted Training: Myths and Realities 18:56 Debunking Myths: Anabolic Window for Women 26:37 Training Recommendations: Heavy Lifting for Women 30:01 Effective Rep Ranges for Different Exercises 30:50 Practical Implications of Coaching 31:24 Science vs. Online Advice 33:31 Evaluating Credibility in Health Advice 34:42 The Role of Conferences in Scientific Claims 36:46 Challenges in Public Perception of Science 46:44 Misconceptions in Female Training 50:58 Training for Bone Health in Aging 56:04 Final Thoughts and Recommendations SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS AND RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking) https://www.macrosfirst.com/ KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com ) and let them know I sent you

Kris Gethin is one of the most recognizable figures in the global fitness industry, known for his role as the longtime Editor-in-Chief of Bodybuilding.com, his transformation programs, and his relentless commitment to physical and mental growth. In this conversation, Kris shares his philosophy and experience around personal transformation - physically, mentally, and emotionally. He dives into: • Why some corners of the industry resist the idea of “transformations” • How real transformations start in the mind before the body • Why being selfish can actually make you a better person • The power of surrounding yourself with the right people • The character traits that predict lasting success in fitness and life • When and why you might need to change your environment - or even your relationships - to sustain growth • Lessons from decades in bodybuilding and endurance sports • How Kris approaches hybrid training for longevity and performance • Whether something like Bodybuilding.com could ever happen again in today’s social media era • Why we should all do more hard things • And much more CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:16 Meet Kris Gethin: Fitness Legend 01:12 The Importance of Transformations 03:27 Sustaining Weight Loss and Healthy Habits 10:40 The Role of Technology in Fitness 13:22 Selfishness vs. Selflessness in Fitness 17:52 The Rise and Influence of Bodybuilding.com 23:12 The Shift Towards Longevity and Biohacking 25:39 The Importance of Purpose and Longevity 27:44 The Impact of Social Media Algorithms 29:46 Embracing Hardship for Growth 35:26 Balancing Hybrid Training 42:19 The Power of Digital Detox and Meditation 45:27 Seasonal Training and Personal Fulfillment 47:39 Final Thoughts and Resources SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness Website: https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS & RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking) https://www.macrosfirst.com/ KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD in Neuromuscular Physiology, joins me to bring clarity, evidence, and nuance to one of the most hyped and misunderstood topics in modern fitness and medicine—peptides. With an extensive background in academic research, education, and business, Dwayne draws from his PhD work on peptides to help separate legitimate science from marketing myth. He shares expert insight on: • What peptides actually are and how they function in the body • Whether BPC-157 truly delivers on its “healing” reputation • The strength of current evidence behind popular peptide claims • Why sourcing peptides outside medical supervision is risky • The exciting—but complex—future of GLP-1 agonists and similar drugs • Whether microdosing GLP-1 medications holds any merit • The real science behind GLP-1 effects beyond appetite and fat loss • The growing danger of social media misinformation in bodybuilding and health • And much more CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Dwayne Jackson and Peptides 01:15 Understanding Peptides: Basics and Functions 02:58 BPC 157: Hype and Healing Potential 09:40 Safety and Regulatory Concerns of Peptides 22:23 GLP-1 Agonists and Weight Loss 29:46 Managing Hunger and Weight Loss Post-Medication 30:29 RP Strength and the RP Hypertrophy App 31:53 Caloric Intake and Weight Regain 33:59 Microdosing in the Fitness Industry 44:03 Bodybuilding and the Pressure to Stay Lean 51:59 The Dangers of Easy Access to Performance Enhancing Drugs 55:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me—I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness Website: https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS & RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking) https://www.macrosfirst.com/ KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Endocrinologist and obesity specialist Dr. Karl Nadolsky joins me to bust myths, debunk pseudoscience, and share evidence-based nuance around: • Whether “adrenal fatigue” is a real thing • What adrenal insufficiency actually is • The most common symptoms people misattribute to “adrenal fatigue” • Thoughts on self-proclaimed “hormone specialists” • The marketing of “hormone balancing” and why it’s misleading • How lifestyle improvements get mistaken for medical fixes • The nuance behind BMI, waist circumference, and metabolic risk • What happens when cortisol is too high or too low • The truth about hormones and fat gain or loss • Are diet drinks really bad for your liver? • And much more CHAPTERS 00:00:49 Debunking Adrenal Fatigue 00:03:29 Symptoms and Misdiagnosis 00:05:05 Real Medical Concerns 00:06:24 The Role of Lifestyle Changes 00:06:59 Challenges in Healthcare 00:13:45 Understanding Hormone Specialists 00:19:51 The Problem with Hormone Balancing 00:23:51 Hormones and Metabolic Rate 00:26:13 Understanding Hormonal Impact on Weight Gain 00:27:25 Cortisol and Its Complex Role in Weight Gain 00:31:06 Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Obesity 00:31:56 The Dangers of Abdominal Obesity 00:32:46 BMI vs. Waist Circumference: A Better Indicator? 00:42:03 Musculoskeletal Risks of Obesity 00:48:30 Debunking Myths About Diet Drinks SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me—I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness Website: https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS & RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking) https://www.macrosfirst.com/ KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Industry icon Krista Scott-Dixon joins me to share her wisdom, expertise, and philosophy on: • Why “sciencey protocols” are often a grift (with nuance and context) • Why living smaller and spending less is often boring—but better • Sleep routines and avoiding fragility in your lifestyle rituals • Performance psychology from coaching elite tactical personnel—and how it helps everyday people • How adults can use play to be healthier • What she means by “my job is to make you a worse person” • What self-abandonment is (and how to stop doing it) • How she maintains personal productivity • And much more CHAPTERS 00:02:02 The “Sciencey Protocols” Grift 00:05:57 The Basics of Health and Fitness 00:07:36 Sponsor Break: Train Heroic 00:12:50 The Fragile Human Hypothesis 00:16:34 Performance Psychology and Everyday Life 00:29:24 The Importance of Playfulness 00:36:24 Playful Pranks and Everyday Fun 00:36:55 Embracing Childlike Joy 00:39:48 Physical Play and Fitness 00:41:45 Setting Boundaries for Self-Care 00:51:17 Productivity and Balance 00:59:06 Defining Success and Longevity SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me—I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS & RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking) https://www.macrosfirst.com/ KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) 1) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree 2) Reply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Dr. Ben Rein is a neuroscientist and the author of the new book Why Brains Need Friends. Ben guest stars on my podcast to share his expertise about: -Is loneliness as dangerous as smoking, and why -How social interaction improves our health and well being -The difference between solitude and isolation -Why we experience isolation as stress -How isolation leads to inflammation -Is increased virtual interaction dangerous -Can some forms of virtual interaction be positive -The growing danger of societal fracture along tribal lines whether political or nutritional -The difference in experience between introverts and extroverts in their dose of social interaction -The benefits of interaction with pets -Can pet interaction be as healthy as interaction with other people -Alcohol’s potential role in social health -And much more 01:08 The Dangers of Loneliness 03:05 Isolation and Health Impacts 07:46 Solitude vs. Isolation 12:46 Virtual Interaction and Social Media 18:01 Societal Tribalism and Empathy 26:45 Navigating Political Tribalism 27:41 The Importance of Social Connections 30:44 Introverts vs. Extroverts: Social Interaction Benefits 36:08 The Role of Pets in Mental Health 40:53 Alcohol and Social Interaction 49:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts I’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by: -Subscribing and checking out more episodes -Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond) -Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episode Follow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the RP App at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rpstrength.com/coates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code COATESRP Use Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justbitememeals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.macrosfirst.com/⁠⁠ Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesHere’s how you activate your free 90 day trial with TrainHeroic. It’s 2 important steps Go to ⁦www.trainheroic.com/liftfree⁩ Reply to that email - or email directly (trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Marc Megna is the cofounder of Anatomy a series of successful gyms in Miami, he’s also a former NFL player and author. Marc joins me and shares humility and wisdom from his career and life, including: -Why Marc shows relentless commitment to his physical fitness even with the competing demands of being a father and husband, and operating a business -How Marc’s commitment to fitness makes him a better father and husband, and a better business operator -How a great coach was a positive role model on Marc and his teammates -The importance of always doing the little things right especially when no one is watching (or you don’t think anyone is watching) -Why Marc believes people need to spend less time consuming grind culture media and more time taking action -The importance of doing the small things and the right things as opposed to portraying a image to the world on social media -The problem with victim mindset -Why successful stories are always told backwards -And much more 01:21 Balancing Fitness and Family 02:45 The Importance of Consistency and Hard Work 05:40 Lessons from a Legendary Coach 10:59 Empowerment vs. Victim Mindset 12:56 The Value of Integrity and Consistency 21:13 The Role of Discipline in Success 24:13 Quotes and Reflections 25:37 Introduction to My Brother's Work Ethic 26:04 The Construction Worker Story 26:37 Defining Success and Grit 27:48 Don Saladino's Journey 30:30 The Illusion of Success 33:34 Curating Your Environment 34:50 Commitment and Effort 41:39 Starting from Zero 43:01 Building a Community 45:55 Podcasting and Future PlansI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by: -Subscribing and checking out more episodes -Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond) -Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episode Follow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the RP App at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rpstrength.com/coates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code COATESRP Use Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justbitememeals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.macrosfirst.com/⁠⁠ Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesHere’s how you activate your free 90 day trial with TrainHeroic. It’s 2 important steps Go to ⁦www.trainheroic.com/liftfree⁩ Reply to that email - or email directly (trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

Dr Joey Munoz is one of my favourite authorities and communicators about exercise science and nutrition. Joey joins me for a masterclass on fat loss, muscle, and health outcomes. Joey shares his expertise on: -Does losing body fat improve health outcomes independent of any other changes or behaviours? -What behaviours in addition to fat loss improve long term health outcomes -Can someone be truly healthy with higher body fat percentages long term -How does body fat influence metabolic health risks like cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's -Are obese people really lower in muscle mass -The importance of muscle mass in long term health outcomes -What is “skinny fat” and why is it dangerous for long term health -The role of chronic inflammation in health, cause or effect(or both) -Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) -Red meat and its associated risks for prostate cancer -Nuance in discussing topics outside of someone’s area of education and expertise, and noticing this on social media -And much more 00:54 The Impact of Fat Loss on Health 02:12 Mechanisms Behind Fat Loss and Health 05:25 Inflammation and Its Effects 06:09 Adipose Tissue and Insulin Resistance 09:35 Benefits of Fat Loss on Health Markers 13:41 Healthy at Higher Body Fat Percentages? 18:47 The Skinny Fat Phenomenon 23:09 Muscle Mass and Health 27:21 Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) 27:37 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Liver Health 28:55 The Role of Inflammation in Chronic Diseases 29:41 The Importance of Fiber in Nutrition 29:56 Exercise and Stress Management for Liver Health 30:32 Social Connections and Health 31:14 Nutrition and Alzheimer's Disease Risk 32:14 The Complexity of Nutritional Impact on Diseases 36:43 Red Meat Consumption and Cancer Risk 42:06 Muscle Mass, Bone Density, and Fall Prevention 50:33 The Benefits of Plant-Based Foods 54:10 Podcast and Social Media Recommendations I’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by: -Subscribing and checking out more episodes -Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond) -Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episode Follow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the RP App at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rpstrength.com/coates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code COATESRP Use Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justbitememeals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.macrosfirst.com/⁠⁠ Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag. Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates www.trainheroic.com/liftfree⁩ to start your 90 day free trial.

Christian Thibaudeau is a legend in strength and conditioning and joins me for a quick masterclass on how to train strength, plus his expertise on: -How quickly do we lose strength if we don’t train it -How much of our strength is our muscle -How much of our strength is our nervous system’s ability to recruit our muscles better -Why frequency matters most for strength development -Why can’t we voluntarily recruit 100% of our capacity for strength -How to train and maintain power and explosiveness as we age, and why it matters -And much more 01:11 Discussion on Strength Loss and Training 04:16 Neurological and Muscular Factors in Strength 09:47 Training Frequency and Strength Gains 14:35 Balancing Strength and Hypertrophy 20:27 Neuromuscular Matching and Individual Differences 24:55 Neuromuscular Recruitment and Protective Mechanisms 25:45 Tendon Experiments and Strength Anomalies 27:14 Adrenaline and Protective Mechanisms in Extreme Situations 28:56 Strength Potential and Training from a Young Age 29:33 Farm Strength and Real-World Examples 31:08 Power and Explosiveness in Aging 32:01 Explosive Actions vs. Slow Heavy Actions 37:16 Stability and Power Training 41:00 Power Training Progressions and Tools 47:11 Strength Training and Sport Performance I’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by: -Subscribing and checking out more episodes -Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond) -Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episode Follow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the RP App at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rpstrength.com/coates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code COATESRP Use Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justbitememeals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.macrosfirst.com/⁠⁠ Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoateswww.trainheroic.com/liftfree⁩ to start your 90 day free trial.

Sam Miller is a respected educator and authority on metabolism and founder of Metabolism School. Sam guests on my podcast to share his expertise on: -The implications of the dramatic rise in GLP-1 Agonist medication use -The situations where GLP-1 Agonist medication use makes sense and where it’s inappropriate -Potential benefits outside appetite suppression and weight loss -Nuance about the potential side effects -The importance of strength training when using these drugs -Reverse dieting, what it is, when it’s appropriate -Situations where reverse dieting may be harmful -The role ultra processed foods play in the obesity and metabolic unhealth epidemic -Are all ultra processed foods problematic -And much more 00:30 GLP-1 Medications: Popularity and Usage 01:33 Mechanisms and Effects of GLP-1 03:10 Broader Implications and Side Effects 11:26 Resistance Training and Muscle Preservation 17:44 Nuances of GLP-1 Use in Different Populations 27:15 Famous Athletes and Weight Struggles 27:41 The Trend of Reverse Dieting 28:39 Concerns with Reverse Dieting 30:57 Effective Reverse Dieting Strategies 43:11 The Role of Ultra-Processed Foods in Health 51:58 Conclusion and Resources I’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by: -Subscribing and checking out more episodes -Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond) -Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episode Follow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the RP App at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rpstrength.com/coates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code COATESRP Use Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justbitememeals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.macrosfirst.com/⁠⁠ Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag. Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates

Dr John Rusin is back with details about his new book, Pain Free Performance. John joins me to share his expertise on: -How to approach your training and stay pain free -How to improve your odds of living pain free with other areas of your lifestyle -Why he doesn’t believe in aiming for “perfect form” -What he means by “zone of neutrality” -What are his 6 characteristics of lifelong health -Why men should train more like women -The importance of developing a health buffer zone -Nuance about not trying to do too much activity with too much intensity too soon -Are people getting hurt because of the popularity of pickleball -The importance of realizing that “middle age” is younger than you think -How it feels to codify his life’s work in his new book -And much more01:06 Understanding Pain-Free Performance 02:31 Individualized Training Approaches 03:17 Managing Pain and Movement Patterns 11:05 The Role of Lifestyle in Pain Management 18:56 Debunking Perfect Form Myths 24:06 Training Like Women: A Balanced Approach 30:03 Evolving Training Styles for Health and Longevity 30:43 The Importance of a Well-Rounded Training Plan 31:41 Personal Reflections on Training and Life Balance 33:10 The Reality of Aging and Training Smart 37:24 The Benefits and Risks of Sprinting and Explosive Movements 42:46 The Rise of Pickleball and Associated Injuries 48:41 Personal Anecdotes and Lessons from Coaching 50:19 The Journey of Writing a Book on Pain-Free Performance I’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by: -Subscribing and checking out more episodes -Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond) -Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episode Follow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the RP App at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rpstrength.com/coates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code COATESRP Use Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justbitememeals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.macrosfirst.com/⁠⁠ Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag. Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates

JP Tremblay is a Canadian entertainment icon famous for his role as Julien of the Trailer Park Boys in addition to being a founding creator and writer of the show. JP joins me in a rare out of character interview to share his stories about: -The challenges and tradeoffs between writing, filming, and touring and his dedication to his fitness and health. -Navigating health scares. -How he set boundaries and focused on his health first. -Prioritizing education about health and nutrition. -A real person’s experience and tactics. -The changing presence of alcohol in his life over the years. -Personal boundaries around workouts. -How The Trailer Park Boys started. -How life has changed with the success of the show and visibility in the public eye. -The joy of having a positive influence on friends and family with their health. -The creative process behind Trailer Park Boys. -And much more. I hope you enjoy this unique episode and interview 01:47 Balancing Fame and Fitness 03:40 Challenges of Filming and Touring 06:36 The Origin Story of Trailer Park Boys 17:09 Health Scare and Lifestyle Changes 22:08 Dealing with Diverticulitis and Food Sensitivities 25:58 The Role of Alcohol in the Show and Real Life 27:33 Reflecting on a Wild Past 27:46 Embracing a Healthier Lifestyle 28:06 The Social Dynamics of Drinking 31:43 Daily Workout Routine 33:17 The Benefits of Walking 37:12 Family Health Advocacy 42:28 Creative Process and Character Insights 48:21 Remembering John Dunsworth 49:34 Podcast and Future Plans 51:19 Concluding Thoughts I’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by: -Subscribing and checking out more episodes -Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond) -Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episode Follow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the RP App at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rpstrength.com/coates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code COATESRP Use Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justbitememeals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.macrosfirst.com/⁠⁠ Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag. Get a discount on Versa Gripps at www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates