The Holvey Hour
Episodes
78: Pilates vs. Strength Training
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Since Pilates is all the rage right now, I wanted to discuss some of the pros and cons and compare it to the benefits you get from strength training.
77: Q&A: Losing The Last 5 lbs, Knee Pain, Personal Training, And More
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A few topics I cover in this Q&A:- how to deal with knee pain when squatting- how to lose the last 5 lbs- what new personal trainers need to knowA...
76: The Truth About GLP-1s
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I decided to record an episode where I just riff on recent thoughts I've had regarding health and fitness. I cover GLP-1s, doing hard things, fitn...
75: Q&A: Toning, What I Eat, Cortisol, And More
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I address some hot button questions including:- What is toning vs. building muscle?- Is it true that high intensity cardio spikes cort...
74: Q&A: Caffeine, Bulking, Progressive Overload, And More
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Q&A turned out to be very training focused. I go over topics ranging from progressive overload to how to bulk to why dumbbells fee...
73: How To Make Your At-Home Workouts Effective
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the application to apply to my 1:1 online coaching program. Looking forward to speaking with you!Coaching Application: https://forms.gle/xp...
72: Q&A: Dangers Of AI, How I Cook, Equinox, And More
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hope you enjoy this Q&A! I go over the dangers of using AI for fitness advice, how I cook my meals, how much muscle you can build, and much more.
71: Things I've Changed My Mind About As A Trainer
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week I wanted to discuss a handful of things I've changed my mind about over the years as a trainer related to health and wellness. I'm a...
70: Q&A: Eating Out, Lifting Gloves, Why I Became A Trainer, And More
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Back with another Q&A where I cover topics ranging from the difference between lifting straps and gloves to how to eat out out and lose weight to ...
69: What Separates Me As A Coach
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1:1 Online Coaching Application: https://forms.gle/6uzEk2LRFG6gPeyX7
68: Q&A: Fat Loss Tough Love, Hip Thrusts, How To Hit Your Protein, And More
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1:1 Online Coaching Application: https://forms.gle/C3ZthbNPERn3cMZJ8
67: 5 Easy Ways To Become The Fittest Version Of Yourself in 2026
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to start out the New Year with an episode giving you my most practical tips for how to get the most out of your fitness and nutrition in 2026...
66: Q&A: Stress Weight Gain, Starting A Gym, Defined Shoulders, & More
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I dive into many different fitness and nutrition topics including why stress makes you gain weight, whether I'd open my own gym, h...
65: What I Learned From My Elbow Injury
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive into my elbow injury. I cover how I got injured, how I rehabbed it, the valuable training lessons I learned along the way, and ...
64: Q&A: My Controversial Opinions, Thirst Traps, Christmas Guilt, And More
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I pull no punches in this Q&A. I go over my most controversial fitness opinions, why I don't post thirst traps, how to overcome guilt around e...
63: My Best Holiday Fitness & Nutrition Tips
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go over exactly how to approach the holiday season from a fitness and nutrition standpoint. I cover how to decide what your goals sh...
62: Q&A: Hormones, Best Foods, Energy Drinks, & More
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I cover a wide array of topics including the truth about energy drinks, the best gym clothing brands, what foods to eat for each macro...
61: 5 Fitness Things You Think Are The Problem But Aren't
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people focus on the wrong things when trying to get in shape. And even more people BLAME the wrong things for why they aren't where they ...
60: Q&A: Why I Moved, Burning Calories, And Politics
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I cover why I moved, why nutrition is better than working out for weight loss, kettlebell workouts, high protein meals for 9-5 workers...
59: 5 Fitness Myths Debunked (Part 3)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back with another episode of my "5 fitness myths debunked" series. Today I have a nice mix of workout and nutrition myths that I hope you le...
58: Q&A: Facial Fat Loss, Binging, My Supplement Stack, And More
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back with another Q&A and we have a nice mix of nutrition, fat loss, exercise, and muscle gain questions this week. Hope you enjoy!
57: 3 Reasons Why Lifting Is Better Than Cardio For Weight Loss
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had a conversation with one of my 1:1 online fat loss coaching clients about why I prioritize strength training over cardio with my clients...
56: Q&A: AI & Coaching, 4'11" Trying To Lose Weight, Low Back Pain, And More
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back at it with a very workout-focused Q&A (although I made sure to sprinkle in some good nutrition advice along the way). Hope you enjoy!Work wit...
55: 5 Fitness Myths Debunked (Part 2)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back with part 2 of debunking some of the most common myths that I've seen over the years around workouts and nutrition. Let me know if you want a...
54: Q&A: My Favorite Exercise, No Motivation, Carb Cycling, And More
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back at it with another Q&A where I cover a bunch of topics ranging from my favorite exercises to what to do when you have no motivation to whethe...
53: Why You *Need* To Stay Committed in Q4
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Q4 approaching, we're coming up on a time of year where people tend to put their health and wellness on the back-burner. I think that's a...
52: Q&A: Early Morning Workouts, Me Being Lazy, White Rice, & More
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I can't believe it's been a full year that I've been doing the podcast! I hope you've enjoyed the episodes over the past 12 months and...
51: Five Truths That Will 10x Your Fitness Results
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I strongly believe that if you begin to embody these five truths about exercise and nutrition, your life will change forever.
50: Q&A: Biggest Loser, Weight Vests, My Injury, And More
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back at it with another Q&A, and I think this one's a banger if I do say so myself. If you're interested in working with me 1:1 online and...
49: 5 Fitness Myths Debunked
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's no shortage of misinformation online. And with so much content contradicting what you've already seen, it's hard to know what to b...
48: Q&A: Best Gym Equipment, Tracking Calories At Restaurants, How To Eat If You're Obese, And More
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of a two part Q&A series where I go over topics including the pros and cons of each type of gym equipment, whether you should tra...
47: Q&A: Eating Well But Not Losing Weight, Skipping Breakfast, Losing Weight And Building Muscle, And More
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of a two part Q&A where I go over topics including why you might not be losing weight even when you're eating well, whether s...
46: How I Approach Fitness On Vacation
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm leaving for a nice 8 day vacation in Hawaii, so I figured I'd outline exactly how I approach fitness and nutrition as a personal...
45: Social Media Has Made Fitness Harder
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive into the impact social media has had on the fitness industry and our perception of what it means to be fit. I hope this helps a...
44: Q&A: Cortisol, Strength Training Downsides, Weight Maintenance, And More
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I go over many different topics including the truth about cortisol, the potential downsides of the industry pushing strength training,...
43: Nutrition Runs On A Pendulum Of Extremes
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since I first become interested in fitness and nutrition in the early 2010's, I've noticed trends come and go. In my eyes, there have bee...
42: Q&A: My Progress, Going Balls To The Wall, Coaching Pitfalls, And More
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This might be one of the better Q&As I've done in a while if I do say so myself. I touch on avoiding overtraining, my own recent fitness progress,...
41: My Take On Cardio
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give you my two cents on cardio as a whole and exactly how I recommend incorporating it into your routine.
40: Q&A: Good vs. Bad Foods, Sugar, My Ab Workouts, And More
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back at you with another Q&A. This one is very nutrition and fat loss focused, so if you needed some guidance on either of those things, I hope th...
39: 26 Fitness Lessons In 26 Years
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since it's my 26th birthday, I figured I'd outline 26 lessons and truths I've learned from my own fitness journey and from training client...
38: Q&A w/ My Mom: Menopause, What I Was Like Growing Up, And More
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was great having my mom back on the podcast! In this episode we did a Q&A where we covered topics ranging from how my mom's fitness routine has...
37: The Easiest Way To Get Fit (Part 3)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third and final episode of the "easiest way to get fit" series. As I mentioned at the end, make sure to *actually* implement wha...
36: Q&A: Burnout, Reverse Dieting, Loneliness, Carnivore Diet, & More
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I really enjoyed answering the questions in this week's Q&A! I covered topics ranging from dealing with loneliness and burnout on your fitness jou...
35: How To Boost Your Metabolism
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone claims to have the "secret" to boosting your metabolism, but most of the information online is promoted by influencers just trying ...
34: The Easiest Way To Get Fit (Part 2)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I got really good feedback on the first episode of this series, so I was motivated to pump out the second one.Let me know what you think of this one!
33: Q&A: My Physique, What I Eat In A Day, Tough Love, And More
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I answer topics ranging from why I don't show my own physique to whether I give clients tough love to what I eat in a day (and much mo...
32: The Easiest Way To Get Fit (Part 1)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lately I've been seeing a lot of content about how to "optimize" every aspect of your fitness and nutrition. But I haven't been seei...
31: Fitness/Nutrition & The Menstrual Cycle
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've been seeing a lot of content about how women should be approaching fitness and nutrition during their menstrual l cycle, so I figured I'd...
30: Q&A: My Cardio Routine, My Favorite Part Of My Job, Gym Pet Peeves, And More
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I address a few topics that I think I've yet to cover in either an IG or podcast Q&A. Feel free to DM me any in-depth question...
29: What To Do If You're In A Calorie Deficit But Not Losing Weight
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've heard it a million times. "I'm in a calorie deficit and am doing everything right--why am I not losing weight??"I get it, it...
28: Q&A: Advice To My Younger Self, Cheat Meals, Weight Loss Mistakes, And More
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I cover some fitness and nutrition topics as well as a few personal ones. I cover what advice I'd give my younger self, my favorit...
27: Q&A: Training With Back Pain, Peloton, Arthritis, And More
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back with another Q&A! (I feel like I say that every week)Today I cover a bunch of topics ranging from how to train around back pain to my thought...
26: Q&A: Stomach Fat, Pilates, GLP-1s, And More
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I tackle topics ranging from losing stomach fat to the importance of lifting when on GLP-1s to the biggest lessons I've learned in...
25: Supplements 101
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share what supplements are worth taking and which ones aren't quite as important. Obviously I wasn't able to touch on very s...
24: Q&A: Hormones, Soreness, Whether I've Been Out Of Shape, And More
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I cover topics ranging from how hormones affect weight loss for women, how often you should be sore from your workouts, whether I'...
23: How To Crush Your Fitness While You Travel
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having traveled multiple times a month for a 30+ year career, my dad knows a thing or two about making fitness work on the road. In this episode we di...
22: Why I Have Clients Track Calories (And Why You Should Too)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of my online coaching clients track their calories, but the way I approach things is different from many other coaches. So I wanted to record an ...
21: Workout Classes vs The Gym (Which Is Better?)
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a hotly contested debate in the fitness industry. Group fitness instructors love to highlight why classes are superior. Personal trainers are ...
20: Q&A: Calorie Deficit Not Working, Why I Don't Run Ads, How Much Fruit Is Too Much, And More
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back at it with another Q&A, and in this one the questions are all over the map. I cover topics ranging from what to do if your calorie deficit i...
19: Things In The Fitness Industry That Are Pissing Me Off
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've been sick over the past week. So I figured what better way to make myself feel better than to talk about things in the fitness industry that ...
18: Lessons I've Learned From My Mom
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's great to have my mom back on the podcast! In this episode we go over some of the lessons I've learned from her over the years that have h...
17: How To Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calorie counting isn't for everyone. I full recognize that (even as a coach who has most of his clients track), so I wanted to provide a resource ...
16: Q&A: Greens Powders, Imposter Syndrome, At-Home Workouts, And More
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back with another Q&A! Hope you enjoy this one, and if you do, take a screenshot of the episode, post it on your story and tag me, and I'll repost...
15: The ABC System Is The Secret To You Reaching Your Goals
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I outline the ABC system, which is a foolproof way to be consistent with your daily fitness habits. Once again, I need to shoutout Sah...
14: Do These 3 Things If You Want 2025 To Be The Year You Finally Get In Shape
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If I were sick and tired of not getting any results and wanted 2025 to be the year everything changes, these are three things I'd make sure to do. If ...
13: Personal Q&A: What I Dislike About Social Media, How I Started My Business, Where I See Myself in 5 Years, And More
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've done multiple Q&A's before, but this is my first time doing a complete *non-fitness* Q&A. Hopefully this will allow you to learn a little...
12: The Truth About Seed Oils, Artificial Sweeteners, and Refined Sugar
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is hands down the most controversial topic I've discussed on the podcast so far. You don't need to agree with everything I say, but I do ask that...
11: Which Is Better For Weight Loss: Weight Lifting Or Cardio?
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is something to the effect of "If my goal is to lose weight, should I be prioritizing lifting or card...
10: Holiday Q&A: Indulging Without Guilt, How To Not Overdo It, Christmas Workouts, And Much More
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, as promised, I have the holiday fitness & nutrition Q&A. I cover several different topics ranging from how to enjoy yourself withou...
9: How to Approach Fitness & Nutrition Over the Holidays + 3 Thanksgiving Tips
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I cover two important perspectives to have when it comes to fitness and nutrition over the holidays. I also give you three of my best ...
8: Traits of my Most Successful Clients
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive into 5 of the most common traits I see in my most successful online coaching clients. If you're interested in working with me ...
7: Five Do's and Don'ts for Nutrition
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago I put out an episode giving 5 Do's and Don'ts for your workouts, so I thought it would only make sense to do the same for nutrition. T...
6: Q&A: Motivating Others To Be Fit, Good vs. Bad Protein, How I Stay Consistent, And More
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back again with another Q&A! In this one I cover a bunch of different topics ranging from how to get others to become fit, good vs. bad protein so...
5: My Mom's Story & What Keeps her Consistent With Fitness
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have a very special guest on the show: my mom! She talks about her story and what allows her to be consistent with fitness and nutri...
4: Five Do's and Don'ts in Your Workouts
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give you five things you need to be doing in your workouts and five things you should not be doing in your workouts. There seems to...
3: Q&A: Intermittent Fasting, Home Workouts, Online Coaching, Artificial Sweeteners, and More
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A I cover a multitude of topics including my thoughts on intermittent fasting, the best home gym equipment, online coaching, the truth a...
2: How to Stay on Track With Your Diet Over the Weekend
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give you a detailed outline of how to stay on track with your diet over the weekend. Whether you're trying to lose weight or just ma...
1: My Story & Why I'm Starting a Podcast
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of The Holvey Hour! In this episode I dive into my story and why I decided to start a podcast. Hope you enjoy!