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The NXTLVL Show

Jonathan Alvarez

258 episodes

4 days ago

A fitness and health podcast that doesn’t shy away from any topic, with open conversation about other things happening. The goal with the NXTLVL show is help inspire you to continue reaching for the next level!

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Health & Fitness

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A fitness and health podcast that doesn’t shy away from any topic, with open conversation about other things happening. The goal with the NXTLVL show is help inspire you to continue reaching for the next level!

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Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/258)

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259. 11 Signs That You Are Mentally Exhausted

In this episode Jonathan and Mike talk about the signs of mental exhaustion, and what to do about them. Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) Personally attacked, why this topic is relevant (4:30) Lil Wayne? (11:30) Topic begins - Are you mentally exhausted? (13:50) Angry or Impatient (17:37) Can’t get work done (19:20) Zoning out (22:44) Poor sleep (25:00) Unhealthy substances (29:46) Depression/Hopelessness (32:15) Fight or Flight/anxiety (34:15) Exercise feels harder (37:12) Eating habits change (39:25) Making more mistakes (40:20) Feeling more pain (42:00) So what can we do about being mentally exhausted? Taking breaks (48:20) Exercise and Nutrition (55:00) Outro - Elden Ring, Dad jokes

3 years ago

57 minutes 40 seconds

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257. Lift Weights Correctly to Burn More Calories?!

In this episode the boys talk about the effect that proper form and technique can have on the amount of calories you burn while lifting weights! Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) The plugs, current car trends (14:30) Current YouTube and Streamer trends, and finances and fitness (25:00) Topic begins - Lifting weights is a skill (30:23) Fundamental movements (45:28) How does this help me burn more calories? (59:00) Outro - Recap and dad joke/PSA

3 years ago

1 hour 3 minutes 20 seconds

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258. The Importance Of Relationships

In this episode Jonathan and Mike talk about how relationships that you keep can help shape you and your future. Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) What’s new with Mike, Jonathan’s electronic woes, other podcasts (14:42) Topic begins - The importance of relationships (26:15) Lack of quality relationships and toxicity (37:35) Romantic and personal relationships (43:10) The connection to fitness (47:00) Outro - New Batman, Movie theater prices and Dad joke

3 years ago

56 minutes 19 seconds

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256. Intensity vs Volume

In this episode the boys catch up with their long lost host, and talk about the proper application of intensity and effort in your training routine. Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) Traffic, what’s been going on with Gabe (7:20) Jonathan’s bed, Chess (11:46) Do more days and more complexity make for a better workout program? (19:00) new puppy for Mike, Book of Boba Fett, and Gabe’s workouts (33:10) Topic begins - Intensity and Effort in the gym (1:00:00) Outro - More on Chess, Dad jokes

3 years ago

1 hour 9 minutes 21 seconds

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255. How Many Days Should You Workout for Best Your Gains?

In this episode Jonathan and Mike answer a question that goes back to the days of yore. How many days dost thou train for thine gainz? Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) Oliver’s fat lip, Edwin’s encounter with a corner (9:40) Plugs, Mike’s free stuff, and manual transmissions (19:00) Jonathan’s competing again? (27:15) Topic begins! How many days a week should you workout? (32:00) How to choose a number of days (42:25) Different splits for programming - 6 days (52:00) 5 days (59:21) 4 days (1:03:50) 3 days (1:14:55) 2 days (1:16:15) Recap and some last minute tips (1:22:00) Outro - Dad joke

3 years ago

1 hour 26 minutes 3 seconds

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254. 4 Phases You NEED To Get In Shape In 2022

In this episode Jonathan and Mike give you the secret sauce to real sustainable fat loss. In just 4 simple steps you can set yourself up for the best shape of your life in 2022! Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) What’s on deck for the day, Oliver update, and Jonathan’s adventures with Chess (19:00) Fun fact about Chess (21:50) Metabolic reset! (33:38) Time frame for reset (37:00) Fat loss time! (46:00) Time frame for fat loss (48:38) Reverse diet (56:45) Lifestyle babyyy (1:02:30) Outro and some dad jokes

3 years ago

1 hour 6 minutes 40 seconds

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253. Productive Procrastination

In this episode the guys talk about how procrastination can be turned into productivity! Stay tuned until the end for a special guest appearance from Oliver! Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) Oliver update (8:10) Our workouts (13:30) TV, movies, and games (21:31) Topic begins - Productive procrastination (31:30) Procrastination in fitness (53:23) Recap (55:45) Outro - Dad jokes

3 years ago

57 minutes 48 seconds

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252. Coronavirus, Reaching Goals, and Future Plans!

In this long overdue episode of the NXTLVL Show the guys give updates on their personal lives, and end the episode with some tips for success in the new year Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) 2021, Mike’s big news and his experience with COVID (6:00) Gabe’s experience with COVID and his new set up (9:11) Jonathan’s trip to Mexico and his experience with COVID (27:54) Shows, movies, and a serious Spider-Man actor conversation (37:00) Topic begins - NXTLVL Show updates and future plans (40:34) Focusing on your health to protect yourself from illness (48:55) Fooooood (51:44) Creating good routines (55:47) Outro - Dad jokes

3 years ago

57 minutes 57 seconds

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251. Setting Goals to Win 2022

In this episode Jonathan and Mike talk about Action Goals and Objective Goals, and how to use them to make 2022 the year for success! Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) 2021 is ending?! Jonathan’s trip to Mexico, Star Wars, Demon Slayer (6:53) Oliver update, and babies proving functional movements (11:53) Topic begins - Action Goals vs Objective Goals (16:05) Action Goals and how they support objective goals (19:04) Lining up your goals with realistic actions (26:35) Don’t marry your goals and be happy with progress (34:00) It’s about the journey, not the destination (35:20) Be the person that reaches the goal (39:32) Outro - Dad jokes

3 years ago

42 minutes 10 seconds

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250. The 12 Tips of Christmas

Jonathan shares 12 tips to make you a better human! Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) Jonathan’s going stag, all the things (2:24) Cutting out negative people (5:00) Surround yourself with people that challenge you (6:42) Be ok with not knowing (8:09) Take chances (12:00) Become stronger physically (15:22) Prioritize sleep (18:30) Manage your stress (23:35) Eat your protein (26:00) Fat doesn’t make you fat (27:45) Carbs aren’t your enemy (31:23) There is no such thing as the “best” workout or diet (35:00) Love yourself (37:10) Outro - Recap

3 years ago

39 minutes 42 seconds

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249. How to Survive the Christmasocalypse

In today’s episode the guys talk about the last few weeks of the year. They talk about what to expect, what to focus on, and things to pay attention to so you’re set up for success in the new year. Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) Zodiac signs? The new Spider-Man movie, Hawkeye, and Jonathan’s sinuses (9:40) Tesla’s making phones?! (11:30) Trans athletes (23:45) Topic begins - The last two weeks of 2021 (26:24) What to expect (35:12) Things to focus on (43:19) Enjoy the foooooood (45:25) Outro - Dad jokes

3 years ago

49 minutes 55 seconds

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248. Boring and Time Consuming

In this episode the guys talk about boring and time consuming things. They also talk about why those boring and time consuming things can actually lead you to exciting places, and become time saving habits. Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) Christmas, Santa, and current shows and movies (13:10) Topic begins - Doing things you don’t want to do (16:40) Jonathan’s rant begins (21:45) Mike and Gabe’s rebuttals (25:34) When you actually start tracking… (37:00) Doggy Bag (41:00) Outro - Dad jokes, and phrase of the day

3 years ago

46 minutes 12 seconds

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246. What To Do After Thanksgiving

In this episode the boys are all back together again to talk about the post holiday comedown. Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) New Format! (5:50) Our Thanksgivings and Black Friday (18:09) Topic begins - The aftermath of Thanksgiving, don’t feel guilty (26:00) Working out super hard, or fasting after the holiday (36:35) What to do if you really want to do SOMETHING (40:45) Outro - recap, dad jokes

3 years ago

46 minutes 11 seconds

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245. Should You Eat Back Your Calories Burned?

In this episode Jonathan talks about a common misconception when it comes to wearing wearables and what information is important. Should you be worried about how many calories you’re burning and plan your nutrition around it? In this episode Jonathan answers this in depth!

Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt

3 years ago

22 minutes 45 seconds

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244. Three Things You NEED To Boost Your Metabolism

Show notes coming soon!

3 years ago

48 minutes 5 seconds

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243. Which Is Harder, Building Muscle or Burning Fat??

Today’s episode is here to answer the question: Which is more difficult, building muscle or losing fat? Jonathan talks at length about what components are needed to effectively do both, and why he thinks one is slightly harder than the other. Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt Timestamps: (Intro) Jonathan goes solo, topic for the day (2:56) Body types and their value (11:50) Losing fat is EASIER? (14:40) Changing behaviors (17:43) Education around food (20:52) Rest and Recovery (24:17) Consistency with the process (27:18) Building muscle is tough! Behaviors (31:37) Education around food for building muscle (33:51) Rest and recovery matters more for building (37:41) Sleeeeeeep and alcohol’s effect, and training frequency (39:37) Consistency, and why Jonathan thinks building muscle is harder (44:02) Outro - closing thoughts

4 years ago

47 minutes 31 seconds

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242. Holiday Season Weight Loss Woes

Do the holidays have you stressed out about your goals? This episode is dedicated to putting your worries at ease! Also, we record our longest outro to date! Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt Timestamps: (Intro) Plugs, Mike’s big news, Oliver update (11:55) Thoughts about marriage (18:57) Topic begins - Mentally preparing for the holidays (21:52) Some numbers for perspective (26:10) Health is about more than just food/calories/weight (30:15) Moderation can help (35:32) Intermittent Fasting? (36:37) Outro - Dad joke, random tattoos, wild life, Edwin, and Mike’s random encounter

4 years ago

47 minutes 48 seconds

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241. Mindset Monday: Having Structure Provides You With More Freedom

In this Mindset Monday episode Jonathan and Mike talk about why having structure in your day, and your diet, is liberating. Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt Timestamps: (Intro) Sleep interruptions, non-scale victories, training older clients (17:00) Topic begins - Why structure can give you more time (20:22) Retired people (21:33) I don’t have the tiiiiime (24:30) Use your calendar/planner (27:39) Give yourself a certain amount of time, and stick to it (30:52) Structured eating allows you to enjoy your food more (35:02) Track your calories! (36:20) Budget analogy (38:38) Outro - Mike has a critter in his attic, dad joke

4 years ago

41 minutes 37 seconds

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240. Breaking Through Weight Loss Plateaus

In this episode the guys talk about breaking through weight loss plateaus, different ways that you can approach it, and different ways that work for different people! Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) YouTube, Halloween (10:44) Jonathan hired a coach (13:49) Edwin update (15:23) Finding love for the process (17:19) Topic begins - Breaking through weight loss plateaus - Mike’s client (23:15) The fear of food (32:04) For people with a lot lost, and more to lose (35:09) How much am I eating? (39:59) Wearables and time spent moving (44:07) Calorie tracking (46:18) Portion control (48:46) Outro - Ghandi quote, Dad joke

4 years ago

50 minutes 25 seconds

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239. Mindset Monday: What Does It Take To Maintain Muscle?

In this slightly different Mindset Monday episode we talk about how much it takes to maintain muscle, and what that means for your workouts, and the mindset that follows. Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt (Intro) Our last episode, hit the buttons, and the topic for the day, Dune, and You (9:38) Jonathan and Mike took trips! (16:00) Topic begins - How much Volume maintains muscle mass? (21:00) Sometimes a break is actually a good thing (26:30) What is Volume? (30:37) Effort matters too (32:20) Recap (35:00) Outro - Dad joke

4 years ago

37 minutes 10 seconds