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Can You Smell What BLOC Is Cooking? - Beast Over Burden - #517
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to 2024, we predict, hope, and share our thoughts on what you can expect from BLOC and what we are looking forward to. Looking to 2024 - Smel...
BLOC Wrapped - the BLOCies - Beast Over Burden - #515
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy us look back on 2023 with BLOC Wrapped - the BLOCies. We share the best of our coaches & clients, fitness trends, & more. BLOC Wrapped - Coache...
What the Fluff!? Strategies - Beast Over Burden - #513
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What the fluff!? What do you do when you suddenly realize you feel bad, aren't happy with you look, and want to get rid of the fluff? What the Fluff!...
Q&A: BJJ, Nutrition, And Blown Out Pants - Beast Over Burden - #511
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Niki and Andrew answer your lifting and lifestyle questions on BJJ, nutrition, blown-out pants, and more! Approaching BJJ as You Age Don't train as i...
Do the Hard Things - Beast Over Burden - #509
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do hard things. Valuable pursuits are difficult - embrace these challenges to grow, improve, and crush your goals. Do Hard Things - Valuable Pursuit...
Common Beginner Questions - Beast Over Burden - #507
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Niki & Andrew answer common beginner questions. Whether you're curious about equipment or protein, cardio or warming up, or wondering how long LP last...
Managing Morbidity & Maintaining Vigor - Beast Over Burden - #506
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about managing morbidity - staying active, vigorous, and capable to have as much of a human life as possible for as long as you can. You need t...
Holiday Training Strategies - Beast Over Burden - #504
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We share holiday training strategies so you don't lose all your gains. Learn the tips and tricks to keep training & gaining during the holidays. Holi...
Managing Nutrition Through the Holidays - Beast Over Burden - #502
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Managing nutrition through the holidays can be tough. Follow these (or develop your own) simple, effective strategies for sustainable holiday nutriti...
Deadlifts: Eat Your Spine - Beast Over Burden - #500
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deadlifts: Eat Your Spine. Is this the perfect cue or the reality of a dangerous lift? Andrew & Niki delve into the depths of the deadlift. Do Deadli...
Strength for Golf - Beast Over Burden - #498
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mac McGregor and Niel Marr join Niki and Andrew to discuss strength for golf. Niel is a golf instructor, and shares how strength has improved his lif...
3 Lifter Pathways - Beast Over Burden - #496
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss 3 lifter pathways: competing, just training (thriving), and recovering. How do these looks, who might find themselves in one of these path...
Metrics Aren't Your Master- Beast Over Burden - #494
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Metrics aren't your master. Don't sacrifice important pursuits to the altar of strength (unless you're specializing). Metrics Aren't Your Master - Wh...
Strong Families through Strength Training - Beast Over Burden - #492
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People build strong families through strength training. We're, of course, not simply talking about physical strength, but emotionally and spiritually...
Lots of Squat Thoughts & New Cues - Beast over Burden - #490
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of squat thoughts & new cues. Andrew & Niki discuss what cues they've found useful on squats and how they've improved their squats and squat coa...
Snapping Back to Your Goldilocks Zone - Beast over Burden - #488
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Snapping back to your Goldilocks zone after you fall short of the actions you know will lead to your goals is a must. Whether this occurs after a vac...
Time to Change Programs? - Beast over Burden - #486
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to change programs when your frustrated and want to blow up your current program? Niki & Andrew how to approach this logically when reason...
What Keeps You Training? - Beast over Burden - #484
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What keeps you training after the easy PRs, injuries, years or decades of workouts. Why do you keep exercising? Niki and Andrew discuss training moti...
Too Busy to Train!? Not Any More! - Beast over Burden - #482
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Too busy to train!? Not any more! Learn ways to get more done in less time so you can continue to remain consistent & work toward your goals. Too Bus...
I Want to Lose Weight & Gain Muscle pt 2 - Beast over Burden - #480
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I want to gain muscle and lose weight. Is this a realistic goal? How does this look, if it is? It is possible to do this, over time, sustainably, by ...
I Want to Lose Weight & Gain Muscle pt 1 - Beast over Burden - #478
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I want to lose weight and gain muscle - don't we all! What is possible and what does this process look like over time? We explore this in a 2-part po...
Make Women Anabolic Again - Beast over Burden - #476
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make women anabolic again. Niki and Andrew talk to Monica Multani. Monica is Niki's client who turned to strength after the combination of a hand inj...
Protein: Whey Isn't the Only Way - Beast over Burden - #474
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you reliant on whey protein to get your daily protein. You can get adequate protein without whey - learn how! This podcast really addresses how m...
Milky Boys - Beast over Burden - #472
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you (or are you currently) following the way of the milky boys? Have you had a milky boy phase? It's okay, many if not most of us have been a mi...
Investing in Life & Training - Beast over Burden - #470
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Invest in training and life to achieve your goals and find happiness and meaning. Andrew & Niki explore how training - and other worthwhile pursuits ...
How to Build Trust - Coaching Success - #469
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt describes how to build trust in your business value equation. This is a crucial aspect of running a successful business with clients who actuall...
I Broke My Back...Spinal - Beast over Burden - #468
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I broke my back...spinal. Is life over? No. Learn the training, lifestyle, and mindset adjustments to deal with back injuries. Check out the Barbell...
Hypertrophy: Life After 5s - Beast over Burden - #466
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hypertrophy: life after 5s. Is it real? Can we really pursue muscle growth over weight on the bar. How does programming change? Why do people make th...
Sustainable > Optimal - Beast over Burden - #464
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainable over optimal - keep this in mind with your fitness, nutrition, and other self-improvement plans. Sustainability is more important than op...
Is Your Training Fun!? - Beast Over Burden
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your training fun!? Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson discuss why they entitled this podcast "Beast over Burden," feedback they've seen from listeners, ...
We're BACK! - #461
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Barbell Logic podcast return. Matt Reynolds, Niki Sims, and Andrew Jackson discuss the two podcasts that will come out weekly, the diffe...
Update from Barbell Logic - #460
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen for a barbell logic podcast update. We're taking a temporary pause to pursue some exciting opportunities and will return soon with more great ...
The Voluntary Hardship Mindset - #459
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the voluntary hardship mindset that allows you to crush your goals, makes life better, and underpins happiness and success. Dr. Jonathon ...
Recovery, Sleep, & Nutrition for Masters Athletes - #458
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss recovery for masters athletes, focusing on sleep and nutrition. Improve your sleep and nutrition, recover better, be stronger and healthie...
Female Masters Athletes - #457
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We need more female masters strength athletes! Learn about the benefits, and myths of strength training for women seniors. What's different about str...
Programming Masters Athletes - #456
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing programming masters athletes. They discuss t...
Exercise Modification for Seniors: John Claassen's Story - #455
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing exercise modification for seniors. John Claa...
Strength Prescription for the Sick Aging Phenotype - #454
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden continue their Barbell Health podcast series, this time discussing in-depth the strength prescription for the s...
Exercise Medicine - #453
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jonathon Sullivan and Noah Hayden are joined by RN Ann Buszard. They discuss how typical or conventional medicine today fails to address the root...
Ditch All or Nothing Nutrition: A Nutrition Journey - #452
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Niki talks to Brittany Snyder, a Professional Barbell Coach, nutrition coach, and the Director of Nutrition at Barbell Logic. Brittany shares her jou...
Online Strength Coaching: Convenient, Personalized, Effective - #451
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Online strength coaching provides the most value, flexibility, effectiveness, and personalization of any coaching method. It enhances the quality of ...
The Wonders of Walking - #450
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walking seems so simple and easy, so mundane and pedestrian (literally) that it couldn't constitute an important part of your overall health and fitn...
Strength & Endurance: You Can Do Both - #449
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strength and endurance - can you do both!? Yes, in fact, you can. While the adaptations and strength and endurance conflict, you can reach high level...
Conditioning for Lifters - #448
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does conditioning for lifters look like? Do you need to do "cardio"? We examine conditioning & cardio for strength athletes. This is a re-releas...
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)- #447
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HIIT is the best way to improve your conditioning and health and help with fat loss. Consider high intensity interval training for your conditioning....
Wearables for Health: Why Wear Wearables - #446
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wearables for health abound. They can track lots of different metrics for health and can help gamify the pursuit of your goals. Matt & Niki explore w...
2022 Holiday Message - #445
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Rachel Reynolds bring you this special edition of the Barbell Logic podcast, holiday edition. Matt & Rachel share their 2022 holiday message...
Helpful Health Markers with Dr. Sullivan - #444
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sully joins Niki & CJ to discuss health metrics that matter. Sully's biggest question is why do you think you need the test or data point? How will t...
Helpful Strength Gear: Problem-Solving Equipment - #443
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt & Niki explore helpful strength equipment that helps you solve problems, make strength training more fun, and build your home gym. They share spe...
Thanksgiving Q&A - #442
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Reynolds, Niki Sims, and CJ Gotcher join up to answer your lifting and lifestyle questions. They cover wrist wraps and wrist straps for deadlift...
Coaching Lessons Learned - #441
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We share our coaching lessons learned - professionalism over mastery, personability and personalization over optimal programming, flexibility over ri...
Autoregulation Q&A - #440
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Stanton returns to answer your questions on velocity based autoregulation. Why is this not for novices? What guidance would you give to lifters...
Injury & Recovery, Pain & Progress - Niki's Story - #439
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Injury and recovery are no fun and not why we train. They're a part of life, and come with training, especially if you push yourself over a long peri...
Autoregulation for Strength Training: An Overview - #438
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Autoregulation adjusts to the lifter's actual, not expected, performance during a workout. Get an overview of this strength training method. Autoregu...
Velocity Based Training & Autoregulation for Strength - #437
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Velocity based training & autoregulation for strength sounds complex, but it's really simple - learn the secrets of this training method. Why Try Velo...
Stay Sane Coaching Family, Friends, & Co-Workers - #436
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stay sane while coaching family, friends, & co-workers. Successfully juggle dual relationships while getting good coaching experience. Why Coach Fami...
Accommodating Resistance: In Depth on Bands & Chains - 435
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Accommodating resistance means lifting with bands or chains for more resistance near the top of the lift. Learn how & why to use this advanced, fun tr...
Coaching When You Aren't The Expert - #434
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you approach non-expert coaching? How do you address coaching outside your expertise or comfort zone? Niki & CJ discuss how to handle this hurd...
Masculine Style Q&A with Tanner Guzy - #433
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner Guzy shares his thoughts and answers questions on masculine style and aesthetics. Dress better and become more confident. Seek Beauty in Yo...
Anecdotes with Scott Pt.2 - #432
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Scott continue their discussion from part 1 over a range of topics, including theology, business, softball, and more. This is a wide-ranging...
Anecdotes with Scott Pt.1 - #431
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Scott chat over a range of topics, including theology, business, softball, and more. This is a wide-ranging podcast that deviates from our n...
Building Trust: A Coaching Value Equation - #430
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Building trust - this can seem a bit nebulous. Andrew Jackson provides a coaching value equation or model for how you can think about and improve how ...
The Future of Coaching - #429
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the future of coaching? Niki Sims & CJ Gotcher discuss current trends that will likely define the future of coaching and how you can improve y...
How to Stay Sane on Social Media - #428
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Staying sane on social media: seems impossible, right? CJ Gotcher explains how you can train the algorithm and train yourself to intentionally use soc...
Introducing New Exercises #427
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt, Niki, and CJ discuss introducing new exercises: why & how, different categories of exercises, determining your main exercises, and more. Why Int...
Pain - Why & How? - #426
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is pain, how does it work, and why do we experience pain (what value does it provide us)? Jayson Ball explains all. Pain in the Flesh The proc...
Arete: Excellence & Virtue in the Ancient World - #425
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karl Schudt discusses arete in the ancient world. This concept encompasses the words in English and underlying ideas of virtue and excellence. Depend...
Lifting and Back Pain - #424
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bekah Krieg joins CJ to discuss lifting with back pain: modifications, mindset, & approaches as coach or lifter to deal with/overcome back pain & get...
Ordering the Chaos - #423
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss bringing order to the chaos to get important things done, improve your quality of life, and feel at ease. Bringing Order to Chaos Life ca...
Strength Training with Autoimmune Disease - #422
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt talks to Nate Garrison about strength training with autoimmune disease. Nate is a videographer and video editor for Barbell Logic that Matt met...
MED Programming when PRs are Behind You Pt2 - #421
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Scott finish their talk discussing the coach-client interaction and being coachable. If you're paying for coaching, your coach is probab...
MED Programming When PRs are Behind You - Pt1 - #420
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt & Scott developed the concept of Minimum Effective Dose programming (MED programming) through conversations on the podcast. Today, Matt and Scott...
Catching Up with Hambrick Part 2 - #419
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the rest of Matt catching up with Scott for this 2-part episode. Matt & Scott discuss some of what Scott has been doing on his homestead, and ju...
Catching Up with Hambrick Part 1 - #418
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the return of Scott for this 2-part episode, where Matt & Scott catch up, discuss some of what Scott has been doing on his homestead, and just c...
Are Fitness Certifications Worth It? - #417
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are fitness certifications worth it, worthless, or does it depend? Niki & CJ walk you through how to consider the value of a fitness certifications a...
Visual Cues for Lifting #416
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt & Niki discuss visual cues for lifting: how to best use them in-person & online, common mistakes to avoid, & some helpful examples. Visual Cu...
Bad Strength Coach!? Bad Coaching & How NOT To Be Bad
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Niki & CJ discuss what makes a bad strength coach and how to avoid the pitfalls of bad coaching. Being not bad, a very good place to start. Bad St...
Tactile Cues for Correct Technique - #414
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt & Niki explore tactile cues: different types, how & when to use them for in-person and online coaching. Oh, and how do you pronounce tactile? Is...
Making the Coaching Transition - #413
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The coaching transition can be hard, as you have to budget time, money, or both with a steep learning curve & avoid potential pitfalls. Niki & CJ help...
Verbal Communication (Let's Talk) - #412
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Matt & Niki delve into verbal communication - our primary means of communication as a coach, both in-person & online. While this may seem strai...
Nerding Out on Pain Science - #411
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nerd out on pain science, what it's like doing scientific research, getting papers published, and what we understand about pain interventions for huma...
End Your Cooking Rut to Overcome Food Boredom - #410
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you end your cooking rut? What do you do when your go-to foods bore you? Niki Sims & Nikki Burman have tips & tricks to re-energize your cookin...
Find Clients & Provide Value as a Coach - 409
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are there too many coaches!? Learn how to stand out, find clients & provide value as a coach in a seemingly flooded coaching market. The Flooded Fitne...
Online Coaching is Better Than In-Person Coaching - #408
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Online coaching is better than in-person coaching. It provides more value to the coach and client, enabling greater flexibility, personalization, and ...
Avoiding Coach Burnout - #407
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout can occur in any pursuit or career path, but can be particularly noxious for careers coming from passion. Coaching fits that bill certainly, a...
Knowledge: How to Set Yourself Apart - #406
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you set yourself apart as a coach? One way is knowledge. Understanding the fundamentals that underlie anatomy, physiology, programming, techni...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - #405
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Niki & CJ discuss overcoming imposter syndrome as a coach. The address what it is, why it's normal, when you may be beyond your abilities, and practic...
Find Your Coaching VIP (Values, Identity, Priorities) - #404
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Niki & CJ Gotcher discuss how to determine your values, identities, and priorities (VIP). These underlie WHY, HOW, WHAT, and FOR WHOM you coach. Lea...
How to Never Miss Training - #403
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consistency leads to PRs and meeting your goals, more than any other factor (form, programming). Nikki Burman, Director or Client Experience & Exclusi...
The Once & Future Novice - #402
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of people execute novice programming repeatedly, and even in advanced programming a lift is being increased through novice programming. So, how d...
Going Off Script As a Novice - #401
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Training means you have a script or program that you follow, but whether by your choice or life circumstances, you may have to or want to go off scrip...
How Style Affects How You Look & Feel - #400
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner Guzy joins Matt & Niki to talk style & its effects on how you look & feel. Check out Tanner Guzy and his style coaching https://masculine-styl...
Simple Hard Effective Training - 399
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We return to the foundations of programming before we jump off into more advanced programming discussions in upcoming podcasts. Why are simple, hard p...
Red Flags of Coaching: What to Avoid & Look for When Choosing a Coach - #398
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing a coach can be daunting, but we can help guide you with what to look for and avoid when you're choosing a coach (and how to evaluate a coach ...
Building Healthy Habits - #397
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt, Niki, & Andrew discuss building habits to achieve your goals. You have habits now, and your results (along any potential access: finances, he...
Coming to Terms with Cardio - #396
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cardio, conditioning, energy systems training: what are these, are these the same, and why would you do them? In this episode, we come to terms with c...
Overcoming Doubt & Building Confidence - #395
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fear, doubt, it's a part of life & certainly a part of self-improvement, strength training, & nutrition. Find some inspiration and practical ideas for...
Goal Setting #394
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt & Niki discuss goal setting: clear goals, digging deep to identify your whys, and how different personalities can effectively develop goals. I...
Equipment to Get Started & Home vs Public Gym - #393
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt & Niki discuss the tradeoffs of training in a home gym or commercial gym and how to build your home gym. Learn the equipment and gear to priorit...
Why You Should (& How To) Get Strong - #392
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we emphasize strength as opposed to other physical attributes, and if we value strength, how do we achieve it. Niki & Matt explore WHY you shou...