Lean Life Radio

Are SARMS Risk Free Steroids?

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So you've spent time toiling away in the gym and been focused on your nutrition, but everything just feels slow. You wish building muscle was faster. ...

Should You Go Over Calories To Hit Protein?

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What should you do when you're all out of calories but still shy of your protein target? Go over calories to hit protein so you don't lose your precio...

Do Carbs And Fat Matter For Fat Loss?

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does low carb equal greater fat loss? Is a high fat diet bad for your health? Should you even care about cars and fat as long as you’re hitting your...

The Real Truth Of How To Get Six Pack Abs

16 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants a six pack. At least it seems that way. And if Instagram is anything to go by, everyone has got one already…except you. So in despera...

Mindset Lessons From Racing 230km Through The Arctic Circle (An Interview With Brian Keane)

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the show I interview online trainer and author, Brian Keane about his recent 230km race through the Arctic Circle and how the menta...

10 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight In A Calorie Deficit

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You’re tracking what you eat, counting calories, and hitting the gym, but there’s a problem. Every time you jump on the scales you’re not losing...

5 Foods You Think Are Healthy But Are Making You Fat

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are these 5 healthy foods making you fat? You might consider these foods to be healthy, but they could be the cause of you going off track with your d...

How To Break Your Bad Habits

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like bad habits are ruining your ability to lose weight, build muscle, ad get in shape? Well, tune in and discover my proven step by step ...

How Does The Menstrual Cycle Affect Weight Loss?

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies got the short end of the stick on this one. The menstrual cycle can wreak havoc on weight loss. Making it all the more difficult to achieve a l...

When Should You Do Cardio?

09 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So you've decided to bite the bullet and incorporate cardio in your efforts to build a badass body. But is there a specific time you should do it? Bef...

Does What You Eat Matter For Weight Loss, Building Muscle, And Health?

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does what you eat even matter? If a calorie deficit is the most important aspect of fat loss, where does what you eat fit into the process? Or is it...

The Pros And Cons Of Intuitive Eating For Weight Loss

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  Intuitive eating seems like the dieter’s Holy Grail. But in reality, it’s a lot harder than it seems.  Tune in as I give you 3 pros a...

How To Recover From Injury With A Strong Mind

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recovering from injury can be tough. Mentally as much as physically. So having the right approach can make all the difference. Tune in to this episode...

The Best Exercise For Weight Loss: Weights Or Cardio?

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cardio for weight loss. Weights for building muscle, right? Not so fast my friend. This podcast may open your eyes to what's really important for weig...

The Best Diet Plan For You: A 7 Step Checklist

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The internet is awash with millions of diets. Keto, Intermittent Fasting, Paleo, Vegan, Morning Banana Diet, and many more diet plans are thrust in yo...

How To Build A Bigger Chest

02 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a complete breakdown of how to build the perfect pair of chesticles. I'll guide you through the anatomy of the pec, exercise selection, setup, ...

Optimal Nutrition Pre During And Post-Pregnancy

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bring a little human into the world is an important thing and nutrition plays a big role in that. I'm going to guide you through optimal nutrition app...

Understanding And Dealing With PCOS Through Nutrition

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with PCOS can be a complex nutritional minefield. So tune is in as I break everything down for you. I'll guide you through the research and gi...

Do You Need Cardio To Lose Weight?

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The dreaded C Word... Cardio. Do you need to be doing any in order to lose weight and get in shape? Or can you get by without ever stepping foot on a ...

Why Body Fat Percentages Are A Waste Of Time

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people obsess about their body fat percentage. But focusing on it could be a massive waste of time. In this podcast I explain all and give yo...

Jabba To Jedi: The Ultimate Jedi Workout And Meal Plan

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a Jedi isn’t easy. Typically, progressing from Padawan to Jedi Master will take years. Fuck that! You haven’t got time to do handstands i...

Gut Health: An Evidence-Based Approach

23 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does the evidence tell us about what's important and what works for gut health? Find out as I break down the topic into easily digestible chunks ...

The Best 30 Minute Workout You'll Ever Do

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Best 30 Minute Workout You'll Ever Do... There's always times when you're running late. Maybe you slept in, or simply need to get into the office ...

All You Need To Know About Macros To Lose Weight And Build Muscle

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are macros really that important? Do you really need to obsess about hitting those 3 magical numbers each and every day? Truth is, if your primary goa...

8 Ways To Breakthrough A Training Plateau

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Feel stuck in training quick sand? You're putting in the effort workout after workout, but for some reason everything is just stuck at the same place....

Processed Foods Are Bad: A New Study Reveals...Or Does It

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A new study into processed foods highlighted that diets abundant in highly processed foods lead people to gain weight.  In this episode, I'm look...

How Much Does Meal Timing Matter? (Plus Bonus Tales From Tinder)

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast I answered a bunch of your questions in a Live Q&A. Including; How much should you be concerned about pre / post workou...

3 Reasons You Don't Look Like You Workout

16 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Do you even lift, brah?" "Oh... I didn't realise you went to the gym." Two phrases no-one wants to hear, right? Working your ass off in the gym for m...

9 Ways To Get More Fibre In Your Diet

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping yourself regular is an often overlooked part of nutrition. Especially when all the talk is of calories and protein. But being "backed up" all ...

Questions From Quora 3: Answering The Worlds Most Stupid Fitness And Nutrition Questions

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how many calories people in a coma consume? Or if you only every 4th bite could you eat whatever you wanted? No? Well some craz...

The Best Meal Plan For Weight Loss

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve scoured the internet looking for the best meal plan for weight loss. And of all the Cantina bars in all the galaxy, you chose this one. Well ...

4 Steps To Creating Unstoppable Momentum And Success

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A leaner, stronger, badass body requires time, patience, and for you to consistently do the right things... But that’s easier said than done. So to ...

The Secret Formula To Build More Muscle Than Ever Before

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Building muscle is hard. So don't make it harder than it needs to be by making rookie mistakes. Follow my proven 4 step formula to build more muscle t...

5 Dieting Tips To End Weight Loss Misery

09 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The world of health and fitness is often confusing and made more complicated than it needs to be. But it doesn’t have to be that way. And I'm goin...

How Important Is Protein For Fat Loss And Building Muscle?

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Right now the world is obsessed with protein. It's the new kid on the block. But is it the right stuff, or should you be hangin' tough with calories? ...

Questions From Quora #2: Answering The Worlds Most Stupid Fitness And Nutrition Questions

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought it was safe to back in the water... That's right... it's back. I've scanned the darkest depths of Quora to bring you the most we...

Everything You Need To Know About Post Workout Nutrition

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What the hell should you eat and drink after you train? Do you NEED protein the minute you finish your workout? Should you have carbs to shuttle the n...

Consistency Over Perfection: An Interview With Mike Vacanti

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you letting perfectionism rule your life and destroy progress? In this episode of the show I talk to entrepreneur, online coach, and trainer to th...

Everything You Need To Know About Pre Workout Nutrition

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What the hell should you eat and drink before a workout? Do you NEED protein? Should you have carbs? Do you need to steer clear of fat? And what about...

Creatine: What It Does, How Much To Have, And When To Take It

02 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creatine is one of the few supplements worth taking. But you've still probably got a bunch of questions about it. Like what does it actually do? How m...

How To Create The 'Don't Quit' Mindset

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The only way you can fail is if you give up… Ain't that the fucking truth. Sometimes you feel you’re wasting your time with this whole dieting thi...

Protein Bars: Which Ones Are Good And Are They Worth It?

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Protein bars are everywhere. Every shop seems to sell them these days. But do you actually need them? Do they serve a purpose? And how the hell to you...

Should I Cut Or Bulk?

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Should you cut or bulk? Time to find out... To cut or not to cut? To bulk or not to bulk? That is the question. Like the Prince (or Princess) Hamlet o...

Do You Need Post Workout Carbs?

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast I delve into the dark depths of Quora. A place where the most moronic health and fitness questions get asked. And even more moronic an...

Are Meal Replacement Shakes A Scam?

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard of companies like Huel, right? They pitch meal replacement shakes as the cheap, convenient, and easy why for you to lose weight and get i...

Weight Loss Vs Fat Loss - The Important Difference

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you're losing weight you often feel chained to the scale. Each morning you ride a roller coaster of emotions. Despite doing everything right, you...

Are Reverse Pyramid Sets Good Or Bad For Building Muscle?

26 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Pyramids are one of the wonders of the world. But can the same be said for pyramid sets? Are they the missing part of your training that will make...

Women's Health: Bashing Bad Journalism

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"6 Ways To Boost Your Metabolism As You Get Older" Intriguing headline from an article on the Women's Health website. Everyone wants to boost their me...

The Importance Of Support

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Losing weight, getting in shape, and achieving your goals can be a lonely road. In this episode of the podcast I want to tell you why it doesn't have ...

11 Tips To Lose Weight When Working Away

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Working away from home is a dieting minefield causing you stress and anxiety at every hotel stop. No day is the same and you crave the 9-5 most compla...

Why Body Type Diets Are Bull Shit - Listener Q&A

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It time for another listener Q&A to get to the heart of the burning questions on your mind. In this round of questions we talk CBD Oil, Food Labels, B...

How To Avoid Feeling Hungry When Dieting

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dieting sucks. You know it. And I know it. So let’s not try to kid ourselves. But let’s be more specific. Feeling hungry sucks the most, right? It...

Why Adherence Matters Most (Listener Q&A)

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I picked a bunch of questions from my Insta DMs to answer on the show. Topics covered include, carb cycling, drinking and junk food while dieting, and...

A Complete Guide To Carb And Calorie Cycling

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At some point you’ve come across the term carb cycling and / or calorie cycling. And you’ve probably considered it as an option for helping you ac...

The Ultimate Guide To Sets Reps For Building Muscle

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At some point in time you’ve pondered the question, ‘How Many Sets And Reps Should I Be Doing?”  Gym folklore would have you believe it’s...

5 Common Reasons Your Weight Fluctuates

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Stepping on the scales each morning can be frustrating, depressing, and demotivating. You feel like you did everything right, but still your weight go...

5 Tips To Get Back On Track After Christmas

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Christmas out the way attention turns to getting things back on track again. But how do you get out of the post-Christmas slump and back on track...

8 Top Tips To Stay Fit For Christmas

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you dreading Christmas? Indulgent food and temptation ready to take you off track. How do you enjoy yourself and not undo all your hard work? How ...

4 Ways To Be A Successful Failure And Achieve Everything You Ever Wanted!

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching for success has you paralysed and stuck at square one. So is failure what you should bee aiming for? In this episode of the podcast discover ...

4 Ways To Break Free From Your Limiting Beliefs

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself paralysed by the fear of failure? Held back because the voice inside says, "you can't"? These are your limiting beliefs. And...

6 Steps To Eating Out Guilt Free

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dread the thought of eating out? Scared stiff at the thought of not calories being perfectly calculated? In fact, you're so anxious you cancel ...

How To Master A Week's Meal Prep In Under 60 Minutes

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There's no getting around it. Meal prep is boring. But truth is... It's damn useful... And it makes achieving those goals a hell of a lot easier. Rig...

How To Make Stubborn Body Parts Grow

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast I share my 9 step checklist to make even the most stubborn body parts grow. So if you've got quads of a Rhino but calves of a Sparrow...

5 Nutrition Tips For Advanced Muscle Building

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you realise it or not… building muscle is your goal... If you’re a guy, you just want to be bigger. You want to fill out those T-Shirt sle...

No Limits: An Interview With Mark Ormrod

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In 2007, Mark Ormrod suffered horrific injuries while serving in Afghanistan. During this interview Mark tells the story of that fateful day and the ...

Losing Weight Without Calorie Counting

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Calorie counting sucks balls, right? But it's the thing everyone's doing to lose weight, so you feel like you have to as well. But you fins it a ball ...

Rapid Fat Loss: How To Diet Aggressively

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is there ever a time when you can diet aggressively and lose weight fast without destroying your body or setting yourself up for failure. In this epis...

Why Iron Paradise Fitness Exists

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I used to HATE my life... Trust me, life wasn't aways as good as it is now. And in this episode of the podcast I'm stripping everything back to reveal...

CrossFit Vs Bodybuilding

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Which is better for building muscle? CrossFit or traditional bodybuilding?  Can you still build muscle doing CrossFit? Or is CrossFit limiting ga...

Dairy Ain't Scary: The REAL Truth About Dairy

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dairy causes cancer... Dairy causes weight gain... Dairy causes osteoporosis... Dairy is full of hormones... We've all heard these statements before, ...

How To Master Hunger (An Interview For The Land Of Boz)

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Bosley is a former Green Beret, turned firefighter, turned Hollywood actor. After having Jeff on my show a couple of months back, I returned the ...

The Truth About Supplements With Mike Matthews

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Matthews is the author of multiple best selling books and founder of Legion Athletics. A supplement company rooted in evidence-based practice and...

How Often Should You Change Your Workout Routine?

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How often should you be switching up your training routine? Every couple of weeks? Because you need to "shock the muscles", right? If you don't, they'...

The Ultimate Guide To Lean Bulking

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You want to build some muscle. Perfect pecs and great glutes are the order of the day. But you don’t want to gain a ton on body fat at the same time...

The Mind Muscle Connection With Jacques Taylor

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered if there's any truth behind the mind muscle connection? Well Jacques Taylor of "Myotopia" and "Force And The Nervous System" takes this ...

Which Supplements Do You Need? (Part Three)

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The supplement industry if full of snake oil salesmen and companies just trying to take your money and run. But how do you tell the difference between...

Building Muscle The Stupid Simple Way With Jason Maxwell

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Maxwell is a rocket scientist, turned Personal Trainer, turned author. He has the goal of guys get into the best shape of their lives. In his ne...

Which Supplements Do You Need? (Part Two)

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Which supplements do you NEED to shape that hourglass figure, build muscle and drop body fat from around your midsection? It's an age old question. An...

The Most Common Muscle Building Mistakes With Phil Learney

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Training can be a bit of a minefield, especially when it comes to building muscle. You don't know where to start or if what you're doing is right. So ...

Which Supplements Do You Need? (Part One)

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Which supplements do you NEED to shape that hourglass figure, build muscle and drop body fat from around your midsection? It's an age old question. An...

How To Build Muscle With Science: An Interview With James Krieger

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re a guy looking to build perfect pecs or a girl looking for great glutes building muscle is a key part of the process. So maximising yo...

10 Tips To Feel Confident In The Gym

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The gym can be an intimidating environment. Crowds of people sweating and grunting their way through workouts. So trying to find you feet can be tough...

Establishing Successful Fitness Habits With Jon Goodman

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Goodman is the creator of the largest collaborative blog for personal trainers, the Personal Trainer Development Center (thePTDC) a...

How And When To Adjust Your Calories And Macros

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Some people will tell you to change your calories and macros every month or even every week. Some will say NEVER change them. So who's right? Well, th...

How To Lose Over 140lbs & Keep It Off With Carter Good

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you lose a ton of weight can keep it off for good? Well on this episode of the show, the one and only Carter Good is going to walk you through ...

6 Ways To Control Your Cravings

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re a completely newbie or Superman himself, we all have our dieting Kryptonite. That one food guaranteed to have you scratching at ...

The Best Rep Range To Build Muscle

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered which rep range is best for building muscle? Are you the guy who wants to add inches to his biceps to impress the ladies in a t...

How To Lose Fat & Build Muscle With Alex Bush

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to lose fat and build muscle at the same time. It's like the perfect storm. But how do you actually do it? In this episode of the podca...

Is Protein Really THAT Important?

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Protein is the industry buzzword of the moment. It’s up there with keto and intermittent fasting. In fact, it’s probably the mac-daddy of fitness ...

How To Be Lean, Healthy, & Career Driven With Simon Hall

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to be lean and healthy while having a busy career and family life? On this week's episode of the podcast I talk to Simon Hall. Simon h...

The Best Way To Train All 5 Major Muscle Groups

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What’s The Best Way To Train All 5 Major Muscle Groups? Did the bro’s get it right with one muscle group per session? Or is this training folklore...

Fitness & Nutrition Myths That Need To Die With Pauline Nordin & Jeff Bosley

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Myths still plague the world of fitness and nutrition. Whether it's women fearing lifting weights because they'll get bulky, or the thought gimmicks a...

Is A Slow Metabolism Stopping You Losing Fat?

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you the victim of a slow metabolism? Is the real reason you're not losing losing weight because your parents weren’t swimming in the right gene ...

The Reason You're Overeating: An Interview With Stephan Guyenet PhD

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with food cravings and a lack of willpower when it comes to fat loss? Try as you might, do things feel like an uphill battle with your...

Successful Dieting- 5 Habits To Make Your Next Diet Your Last

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Covey's book, The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide since its first publication in 1989. And i...

How To Get Rid Of Stubborn Fat

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we’re talking about those stubborn areas of body fat. If you’re a guy, its the belly fat. Hanging around on your midriff like an u...

Building Strength: Inside The Mindset And Training Of An Elite Powerlifter With Matt Bartholomew

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Step inside the mindset of elite level Junior Powerlifter Matthew Bartholomew and find out what it takes to get to the top of the sport. We delve into...

Jordan Syatt: The State Of The Fitness Industry, Nutrition Myths, And More

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk to the one and only Jordan Syatt, World Record Powerlifter, Personal Trainer to Gary Vaynerchuk and all around awesome dude. We...

Can You Enjoy A Drink And Lose Fat?

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been on diets in the past where seemingly everything was restricted? Calories down to insanely low levels… Every food you ever loved off li...

How To Get Killer Abs Without Tons Of Cardio And Crunches

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you doing endless hours of cardio and tons of crunches but still can't even see a semblance of an ab? Before you throw in the towel and give up. l...