The Daily Swole
Episodes
#994 - Some Workouts Suck A$$
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not every workout is meant to be, but you have to pick yourself back up and continue your aggressive grind towards optimal health. It's just ONE day i...
#993 - Stupid F*cking Challenges
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Going ham-bone-jones on the dumb fitness challenges that people throw around.
#992 - Why Most People Fail
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing the major factor that keeps people from achieving greatness with their health and fitness.
#991 - Barbells Or Dumbbells For Gains?
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which is better for building muscle and for overall training? Barbells and dumbbells are pretty much everywhere and can be challenging when deciding w...
#990 - Full Range Is Functional
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Full range of motion is certainly functional for how the body is designed to move. We lose this aspect of our bodies when we are restricted in a seate...
#989 - Sunday Funday Q&A
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amazing questions, lots of topics, share and enjoy this episode!
#988 - Volume, Frequency & Fatigue
19 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing society standards and how that affects your health, as well as your training patterns that need to shift starting TODAY.
#987 - Gains Of The Future
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What building blocks are you laying down today in order to improve your outcome?
#986 - Blasting Some Myths
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two important concepts are shaken up in this episode: Segmented Mobility training and ABS.
#985 - Close Your Mouth
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's wise to close your mouth for a couple of reasons...NOT just for eating bad food.
#984 - Reverse Your Training
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The focus of training is usually either on strength or yoga. This episode is about combining both of these aspects and integrating them completely.
#983 - Kill Your BS Excuses
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is where BS excuses go to die!
#982 - Sunday Funday Q&A
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
These Q&A episodes keep on getting better and better! Check out http://SwolenormousX.com for more information on yoga classes, programs, nutrition and...
#981 - Food "Addiction"
12 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Calling food an "addiction" is one thing, but ACTING like it can bring your health crumbling down.
#980 - Nutrition Blame Game
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who's to blame for our nutrition predicament in this country? There are so many similarities when it comes to training choices and nutrition choices t...
#979 - Young Mind
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Using powerful words, and keeping your training consistent with adjusting your mindset from day to day. An extremely strong episode that covers a mass...
#978 - Resolutions Break Your Neck
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back in order to make progress is a dangerous strategy. This episode covers why trying to go for a SPECIFIC physical goal is the wrong move, a...
#977 - Food Frenemies
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Changing your relationship with food is the most important part of lifelong nutrition. Most people are looking for the answer for WHAT to eat exactly ...
#976 - Max Movement
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An amazing concept to hack your daily movement and improve your body posture and reduce pain for the long-term.
#975 - Sunday Funday Q&A (EPIC)
06 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing Q&A returns with TONS of questions and a massive turnout so tune into this epic session!
#974 - King Gut
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your nutrition needs to be aligned with what you SAY your goals are. Less talk, more action, keep it simple, and this episode delivers on ALL counts. ...
#973 - Calories In & Calories Out
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A logical, common-sense approach to your nutrition and overall wellness.
#972 - Nutrition Game Plan
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is DEFINITELY the one to share with friends and family. Papa Swolio lays down the blunt truth about nutrition and how you should approach...
#971 - Open Gains
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ridiculous to the ABSURD is discussed in this episode about ego lifting and what I saw in the gym today...It blew my F*CKING MIND!
#970 - MOMENTUM
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
First FIRE-cast of the calendar year. Motivation is BS, you need to dig into the trenches and put in work to build momentum! Also fam, massive savings...
#969 - Your Gym Is F*cking Up (THE FINAL RAGE)
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Great rant to end the year, covering gyms being closed on January 1st, nutrition problems and barefoot shoes.
#968 - Happy Swole New Year!
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is the official Swolenormous New Year and we are starting 2 days early. This episode was straight fire and covered everything from mobility and yog...
#967 - BRING THE FIRE
29 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There was definitely smoke above the swole cave after this episode. I brought the fire - if you're ready for it, hit that play button beesh!
#966 - The One-Arm Fancy Man (And Resolution BS)
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down the one-arm barbell curl and addressing the need to set your own time frame for your fitness lifestyle change. This is something that ge...
#965 - Use Your Feet
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My barefoot shoes always get a ton of attention, and the biggest question is "WHY DO YOU WEAR THEM?" Also, strong discussion on training in the mornin...
#964 - Taint Of The Year
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year when people LOVE to make excuses to not start until January 1st! I cover some goals that members of the community have and also...
#963 - Bring Your Own Sh*t
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a wonderful Tuesday fam and I want to lay the smack-down for everyone "struggling" with family & friends around the holidays when it comes to tra...
#962 - Back Beef And Fitness Research
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New workout dropped on the Gain Train blog, "BACK BEEF" so you can go check that out to slam your back titties. Also, we dive into what you should be ...
#961 - Sunday Funday Q&A
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some deep questions and real tactical stuff in today's episode. Everyone's getting more detailed with their questions... so AWESOME!
#960 - Overload and Common Sense
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're going to put ANYTHING on a pedestal, make sure it is common sense, keeping an open mind, and learning to be ruthlessly consistent.
#959 - Pick YOUR Day
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don't wait till New Year's to get started - This episode explains why New Year's resolutions are destined to fail.
#958 - Gains For Life
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
EPIC podcast about making gains at ANY age, and also some real solid rant-action about nutrition and the importance of taking care of your health.
#957 - The Truth About FAT
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most people struggle to lose fat, but it is the misconception about WHY the fat is there in the first place that keeps them from making significant pr...
#956 - Your BIGGEST Mistake
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want results, you need to focus on one thing at a time. Most people should approach their training in this manner but fall dramatically short b...
#955 - The Big Fat Cover-Up
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
RAGE on RAGE with this episode about material cover-ups that distract people from making actual progress with their fitness. In addition, the aspect o...
#954 - Sunday Funday Q&A
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Massive session answering LIVE and submitted questions, covering literally any topic in fitness/life.
#953 - CONSISTENCY HACK
15 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The ultimate nutrition and training consistency hack that is so simple and fundamental, you're gonna slap yourself upside the head when you listen to ...
#952 - You Are The Roots
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You are the inspiration to others around you as well as a true inspiration to ME. This is what will help manifest ridiculous discipline moving forward...
#951 - Food Tribalism
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your approach to nutrition is fundamentally flawed. We discuss popular diets and the psychological approach to nutrition that often leads people to cr...
#950 - Men's Health Promotes Electromagnet Abs And Glutes
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Huge rage session on a recent article posted by Men's Health, the jabroni of the magazine world. This concept and article is gutter-trash from top to ...
#949 - Are You Training Hard Enough?
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Going to the gym isn't enough. You have to build your mind just like you build your body. If you aren't getting results, it's because you simply aren'...
#948 - Core Work (You Can Do It Anywhere)
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is how you work your core and activate the right muscles before any workout especially leg training sessions. The videos are available on Faceboo...
#947 - Sunday Funday Q&A (COFFEE EDITION)
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What an amazing turnout for this week's LIVE Q&A - tons of questions posted up live as well as taken from the post on my IG feed. Every topic was cove...
#946 - Your Shitty Face Hole
08 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, New Year's is coming and the mentality of this holiday season for fitness is HORRENDOUS. Your boy Papa Swolio is here to help all that to change....
#945 - Hitting Those Angles
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to change the angles with your exercises, but how much do you REALLY need to mix it up to make gains? Join the Gain Train for free work...
#944 - Isolate To Gain
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion on isolation exercises to build muscle and the effectiveness in having set "arm days" in your schedule for example. Check out free workouts...
#943 - Training Legs Twice Per Week
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing increasing the volume of leg training and the benefits/risks associated with more frequent workout sessions. Remember to check out the Gain...
#942 - Gain Train And Elimination
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing the launch of the Gain Train on SwolenormousX.com - Free workouts as well as updates, nutrition content such as elimination approach and m...
#941 - If You Want Results
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Information is worthless without application. In this episode, we discuss the most important areas of focus and why so many people are thrown off by w...
#940 - Sunday Funday Massive Q&A
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Great questions taken from my Instagram feed as well as LIVE on FB, IG, and everywhere else.
#939 - Glutes Are #1
01 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
That booty, that peach, that a$$! It's time to put those squats away until you got these firing right fam!
#938 - Master Your Adaptation
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you know what your end goal for training is, work your way backward and make sure that you are doing what your body NEEDS to adapt properly.
#937 - CULKING (Cut-Bulking)
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The endless pursuit of everyone in the fitness industry. Who doesn't want to gain muscle AND burn fat? Is it possible? Or perhaps you should you be fo...
#936 - Ripping Muscles With Patience
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The complete lack of patience when it comes to training is plaguing so many of you in the fitness industry. Everyone wants fast and now - as per the e...
#935 - Be More NEGATIVE
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't do a pull-up or want to INCREASE your number of pull-ups, this is your episode.
#934 - FIX YOUR BACK
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you have either had back pain or are dealing with chronic back injuries that never seem to go away. This episode cuts right to the heart of th...
#933 - Sunday Funday MASSIVE Q&A
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Q&A session was packed with all aspects of training, nutrition, program design and MORE.
#932 - Not Always Gains
24 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every time you go to the gym doesn't have to be a brutal assault on your body. Recovery is essential and providing your body with proper rest and de-l...
#931 - SWOLE FRIDAY
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's the day after ThanksGAINING and it's time to get the F*CK back on track! Spitting fire about muscle adaptation and what it truly takes to change ...
#930 - ThanksGAINING
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Give thanks to the gains, and also staying on track during this time of national health ignorance.
#929 - Diabetes Super Bowl Eve
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The day before Thanksgiving and all the things that go with it.
#928 - Training Details
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to get focused as the diabetes superbowl approaches. It's important to ignore the details as well as pay attention to every last facet of yo...
#927 - Posture feat. Rhomboids (MUSCLE MONDAY)
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Breakdown of postural muscles, specifically the rhomboids in this fun-filled rage-fest with tons of knowledge nukes as well as some straight FIRE. Enj...
#926 - Sunday Funday Q&A
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another amazing Sunday with epic questions on all topics of fitness.
#925 - To Eat Or Not To Eat
17 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrient timing, pre, and post-workout, and how different eating styles really boil down to your personal preference and experience
#924 - Your Gas Station
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shifting your mindset about your kitchen, how and why you prepare your food, and what makes your nutrition choices a serious part of your future.
#923 - Calories VS Health
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing the misconception that calorie counting and energy balance is the same thing as actual health.
#922 - You VS The Rock
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Talking cheat meals and why some people have a severe misconception of what nutrition and hard work is all about.
#921 - Push/Pull In Pumptown
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing Push/Pull training, volume, and frequency as well as general approaches to building muscle and the patience to make it all happen. Great ep...
#920 - Muscle Monday - CORE WHORE
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Breakdown of the core and why it is important to activate these muscles properly.
#919 - Sunday Funday Q&A
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Taking all the questions and giving all the answers...the Papa Swolio way. Let's do it!
#918 - Stay On Track
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what day of the week it is, you need to stay on track. There is no reason to get stuck in the "repeating week" cycle. Each day is unique and...
#917 - Nutrition & Elimination
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The elimination process to determine the best foods for YOUR body. No more guessing, following fads, restrictions, calorie counting. This is the true ...
#916 - Nutrition Style
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is your "style" of eating? Are you restricting yourself to a specific method of eating arbitrarily or did you ACTUALLY discover the truth about y...
#915 - Why It's Essential To "RESET"
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Connecting with your body is paramount when it comes to health and performance. Knowing what to pay attention to and how to adjust your food choices w...
#914 - Cutting Out Food
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How should you approach your nutrition with all the information that's available? Who do you believe and what do you follow? The most important founda...
#913 - Focused Workouts Are BETTER
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some more feedback on total body training and WHEN/HOW it should be used in context with the results that you're aiming for.
#912 - Sunday Funday Q&A
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Great conversation and questions really focusing on diet/nutrition.
#911 - Ask Questions To GROW
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The brilliance of the martial arts system is to embrace the journey and process of training and always asking questions.
#910 - Don't Think, Get It In
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever your brain tells you no, you need to simplify your thought process. It's binary - either you DO IT or you DON'T DO IT.
#909 - Baby Got Back
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why glute activation and focused training is essential to balance the "rigors" that the body experiences during daily habitual actions.
#908 - Fat Studies
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The state of the union, fat acceptance, social justice, and the newly discovered Fat Studies Journal that promotes all sorts of biased, un-informative...
#907 - The Little Guys
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Great episode that crosses a LOT of different aspects of fitness including small muscle groups, aesthetics, program design, AND nutrition! Something f...
#906 - BOO BAD FOOD!
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is Halloween week and you will certainly be exposed to a slew of garbage foods and candies. Here's how you can stay on track and focused on your ...
#905 - Sunday Swole Q&A
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tons of questions from Swolenormous nation - Lots about glutes and program design, and of course we got into nutrition nice and juicy as well. Enjoy!
#904 - Training Legs Twice Per Week
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How to train your legs twice per week without forgetting the most important aspects of your lower body development.
#903 - It's Your Fault
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No matter where you are in your fitness journey (and your life), it's YOUR fault and when you take responsibility - EVERYTHING CHANGES.
#902 - More or Less? (Training Volume and Frequency)
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is it better to train with more volume OR with more frequency? In this episode we dive into the variables that may cause you to re-think your training...
#901 - WHAT'S IN YOUR FOOD?!?
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pesticides, big food, research, chemicals, lobbyists, all sorts of stuff is going on and it MAY or MAY NOT be as bad as you think...
#900 - Big News All Around
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Big news in the "health" industry as a landmark case against Bayer/Monsanto sets a new precedent (hopefully). Also, it's episode 900! Glorious rage an...
#899 - The Truth Is Surfacing
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In response to certain trending news in the fitness circle, anabolic steroids, SARMs and their prevalence within sponsorships from apparel and supplem...
#898 - Sunday Funday Q&A
21 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fielding questions from my IG story as well as LIVE on Facebook and Instagram.
#897 - Hesitation Breeds Inaction (FIRE)
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is full of introspective fire - lots about meditation, the impact of our mental approach to our physical wellness, and more!
#896 - Favorite Leg Exercises (Don't Skip These!)
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some of my "favorite" leg exercises that I focus on pretty much every leg session. Don't skip leg day!
#895 - Core And Balance
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down the importance of proper progressive activation training, what the core actually is, and how core and balance work needs to be the found...