*10 Reasons You're Working Out, But You Don't Look Like It* - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftIn this conversation, Jonathaana and Austin Current delve into the science of strength training, emphasizing the importance of load management, effort, and progressive overload. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding strength training, the significance of mindset, and how to adapt training as one ages. The conversation also highlights the cornerstones of recovery and debunks common fitness myths, providing practical advice for everyday gym-goers.Key Takeaways:Strength training is about applying resistance to the body.Load management and fatigue management are crucial for progress.Effort is the most underrated variable in training.Progressive overload is essential for muscle growth.Recovery involves good sleep, nutrition, and programming.Training should be enjoyable and sustainable.Mindset plays a significant role in training success.It's important to find an entry point that works for you.Don't let others' limitations dictate your potential.The fundamentals of strength training remain constant.
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In this episode of the Digital Barbell Podcast, we share personal updates on our training and nutrition while living full-time in our Airstream.
We discuss the challenges of maintaining workout consistency on the road, the changes in body composition, and the nutrition strategies that have worked for us.
Additionally, we announced a new strength program designed to help men build strength and personal growth.
Lastly, we're talking about the importance of problem-solving in fitness and sharing our future plans.
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We're all newbies at some point, but that doesn't mean you have to make newbie mistakes.
Here are 10 mistakes we see new people make:
Gym Mistakes:
1 - Not doing the heavy compound lifts
2 - Not using full range of motion
3 - Swinging weights to go heavy vs lowering the weight to use proper form
4 - Not using proper form when moving equipment around the gym
5 - Doing what you like to do not what you need to do
Kitchen Mistakes:
1 - Trying to change everything all at once
2 - Eating too much âhealthy foodâ
3 - Continuing to drink calories
4 - Count calories/macros too soon
5 - Failing to prepare
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10 Reasons You're Working Out, But You Don't Look Like It, and What To Do Instead: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyoulift
Raise your hand if you've believed any of these myths. âđŒ
1: Eating smaller meals more often keeps your metabolism cranking.Â
2: Youâll get more out of your workouts if you keep moving and keep your heart rate up.Â
3: The best way to lose weight is to avoid carbs.
4: Your metabolism is why you canât lose weight.
5: What you eat isnât that important as long as you work out
6: Women need different workouts than men
7: Going for a walk is as good as doing a workout
8: Losing weight and getting in shape is physical, not mental
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đȘđŒ 8-Week Beginner Strength Program Begins 10/6! https://www.strengthmadesimple
Have you ever wondered if Prebiotic drinks are actually "healthy", or if you need to adjust your workout program after a fat loss phase?
How about if heavy or light weights are better for muscle growth and strength, or if having more exercises in your program is actually better?Â
We're diving into each on this podcast episode!Â
Here's the YouTube video by Jeremy Ethier - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry5Sc9v9U64
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Can you be healthy and also look like you work out? Absolutely!Â
The problem is most people only focus on one side of the equation.Â
Some obsess over âhealthâ and end up skinny, weak, or burned out.Â
Others chase aesthetics at all costs, wrecking their hormones, metabolism, and sanity.
In this episode, weâll show you how to have both â strong health markers and a body that reflects your hard work.
Hereâs what we cover:
What it really means to be healthy vs. aesthetic
The common mistakes people make chasing only one or the other
The 6 strategies that combine both health + aesthetics:
1. Eat the right number of calories (with enough protein)
2. Eat 25â35g of fiber daily
3. Limit saturated fat (and focus on healthy fats)
4. Strength train with progressive overload
5. Do enough cardio for your heart + metabolism
6. Find your âforeverâ workout program you can actually stick to
Why this matters:
Stronger muscles and bones
Better heart health and blood markers
More energy and resilience
A lean, defined physique without crash diets or burnout
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Whether your goal is to live longer, look better in the mirror, or both â this episode lays out a simple framework you can start today.
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After 10+ years of coaching, we've identified several topics that just keep coming up.
In today's podcast, we're giving you 10 simple fixes you can make today to start getting better results in the gym, and in the kitchen.
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00:00 Intro
00:40 Sponsor
01:55 Strength Made Simple
04:20 - To Eat More Protein - Swap For Lean Protein
08:20 - To Drink More Water, Start The Day With a Chug
12:00 - To Snack Less, Eat Bigger Meals
15:30 - To Feel Rows In Your Lats, Pull To Your Hips
19:00 - To Feel RDL's More, Push Your Butt Back
22:50 - To Check Your Form, Record Yourself
24:40 - To Feel Reverse Flys In Your Rear Delts, Bend Over More
27:20 - To Increase Mobility, Do ROM's With Weight
29:45 - To Eliminate Knee Pain, Squat To Depth
33:30 - To Get Faster Results, Hire a Coach
Not your typical podcast episode here! We sat down to give you an update on the company, our travels, our YouTube content, our workouts, Jonathan's nagging injuries, Button's bum knee, and Blakley's fluctuating bodyweight.
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What's most important for muscle growth? More weight, or more reps?
My job is giving me tennis elbow. How can I make it stop, and how can I prevent it?
If you had to choose between protein powder and creatine, which one would you take?
An online protein calculator told me to eat 200g of protein. Is that too much?
How did you get into coaching?
Join our Women's Only Group Nutrition Program:"The Follow Through Formula" - Make Healthy Eating Stick - Without Tracking Every Bite
email Blakley @ blakley@digitalbarbell.com to get on the waitlist.
Tendonitis rehab: Wrist/Forearm Strengthener:
https://a.co/d/d3xHhry
Band Exercise: https://youtu.be/MrZ7kYuuvEw
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Program starts 9/2! Beginners, here's your shot to build strength simply and safely. Join "Strength Made Simple" and let us take away the guesswork. You don't need expensive equipment, and you don't need a gym membership. The 8-Week Program is only $147 for all 8 weeks. Check out the details and join here: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/stengthmadesimpleRegistration ends 8/31/25, so don't delay!Questions? Email us! jonathan@digitalbarbellcom - blakley@digitalbarbell.com
Most people who âlift weightsâ arenât actually strength trainingâand thatâs why theyâre not seeing results. In this episode, we break down:â What real strength training is (and isnât)â The science of how muscle actually gets strongerâ Why random workouts, HIIT circuits, and chasing calorie burn keep you stuckâ The 5 non-negotiables every strength program needs: progressive overload, fundamental lifts, structure, effort, and recoveryâ The life-changing benefits of building strength (beyond just looking good)If youâve ever wondered why your workouts arenât paying offâor how to actually get strongerâthis oneâs for you.đ Early-bird registration for our 8-week Beginner Strength Training Program opens Friday 8/22, and the program begins 9/2! Get stronger without confusion, wasted time, or guesswork.Get notified on Friday 8/22 by joining our email list here: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/join-our-email-listQuestions for us? jonathan@digitalbarbell.com - blakley@digitalbarbell.com
Today, we hit the 6 month mark of living, working, running our business, and traveling (a little) in our Airstream. Here are our thoughts on the reality of the costs, time, and effort involved. 8-Week Beginner Strength Program Begins 9/2/25 - Email Jonathan @ jonathan@digitalbarbell.com for the early-bird discount. Just say "Beginner Strength" in the email.
Everyone loves a good question-and-answer session!
Is diet soda bad for you?
How much cardio should you do?
Are bodyweight workouts good to do?
How often should you change your workout program?
Find out the answers to all of these great questions and more in today's episode.
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We made a lot of mistakes in our fitness journey. The wrong kind of workouts, too much intensity, the wrong approach to nutrition... The list goes on!
We've learned a ton, and now you get to learn from our mistakes!
Here are 5 things we wish we'd learned sooner!
1 - Combining strength, bodybuilding, and CrossfFit style conditioning is the key to health, performance, and aesthetic results. 2 - You donât have to feel destroyed every day to get great results.3 - Lasting results come from long-term sustained effort, not short bursts of perfection.4 - Nutrition is not optional for results.5 - Itâs normal to go through periods where youâre more or less motivated.Simplify your healthy grocery list, and make amazing meals: Download our free grocery and meal prep guide - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguideDownload our free 5-week workout program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/armsandabsWork with us! - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options
If you're busy...If you're feeling overwhelmed... If you don't know where to start...
Start here:
1 - Learn to make whole foods and put them together into meals, not recipes
2 - Eat the same several meals on repeat
3 - Eat bigger meals and fewer snacks
4 - Unfollow the trends
5 - Do The ABC's of workouts (A big lift - Bodybuilding - Conditioning)
Simplify your healthy grocery list, and make amazing meals:
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How do Gorillas get so jacked eating plants?
How to make plants good sources of protein.
Strength training as an antidepressant.
A gallon of fat vs. a gallon of muscle.
Why your calves won't grow!
Meta-analysis on exercise and depression: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2696963
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There are some fitness trends that are absolute garbage, but today we're focusing on 5 current fads that are great!
1: Not Drinking Alcohol
2: Eating More Protein
3: Hybrid Training
4: Working Out at Home
5: Getting More Steps
Things we mentioned in this episode:
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The Old Man Pentathlon: https://youtu.be/GWpw_kAewtY
Summer is the hardest time of year to stay on track. Vacations, kids out of school, and social occasions make it way too easy to put your health on the back burner. In today's episode, we're giving you 5 simple, effective ways to keep crushing it this summer. Grab a free workout or nutrition program: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freeCheck out our program pricing and options: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/options
Q&A Time! What's happening to your muscles when you rest between sets?
Do you need 1g of protein per lb of body weight if you're only training 1-2 days per week?Â
What motivates us to stay consistent when we aren't feeling it?
What does it mean to live with integrity?
Is working with bands as good as weights?
How do you keep a positive mindset when you're injured?Â
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To see how many calories we recommend for fat loss, grab our free calculator: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator
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Ever wondered if you should be maxing out your sets to maximize your results?
Here's what you need to know!
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