The Muscle Building and Fat Loss Podcast
Episodes
Peak Performance: Natural Testosterone Optimization Through Training, Nutrition, and Lifestyle
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Testosterone plays a pivotal role in muscle development, energy levels, and overall vitality, yet natural decline with age can be mitigated through ev...
Retatrutide: The New Weight Loss Heavyweight – TRIUMPH-1 Results, Real Talk on the Hype, and What It Really Means for You
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Lilly’s retatrutide just dropped jaw-dropping Phase 3 results in the TRIUMPH-1 trial, with people losing an average of 28% of their body weight ...
Waistline Over Walk Speed: The Surprising Predictor of Independence in Your 70s and Beyond
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A major 2026 study from the Whitehall II cohort reveals that a simple waist circumference measurement at age 65 outperforms traditional fitness tests ...
Foam Rolling Science: Does It Actually Release Myofascial Tissue or Just Feel Good
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the popular practice of foam rolling and examine whether it truly delivers myofascial release or simply provides tempora...
Carb Timing for Strength Gains : Fuel Muscle & Protect Gains During Fat loss
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are your current nutrition habits maximizing your gains, or are you inadvertently stalling your progress in the gym? This episode breaks down the exac...
How Early-Life Obesity Sabotages Fat Loss and Raises Cancer Risk – Prevention Strategies That Work
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An alarming medical shift reveals that metabolic dysfunction and obesity before age 30 are directly driving a surge in early-onset cancers. This episo...
Eggs and Alzheimer’s: Cracking the Code on Brain Protection – New 2026 Study Breakthrough
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A major 2026 Loma Linda University study of nearly 40,000 older adults found that eating eggs is linked to a significantly lower risk of Alzheimer’s...
Protein Pop-Tarts Exposed: 10g Protein or Just Clever Sugar Washing? The High-Protein Junk Food Trend Revealed
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Protein Pop-Tarts promise 10g of protein in every pack — but are they a fitness game-changer or just ultra-processed junk with a health halo? We...
Mastery of Strength: Cal Dietz on the Science of Periodization
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock elite-level performance with Associate Athletic Director Cal Dietz as he breaks down the intricate physiological demands and strategic implemen...
The Whole Food Factor: Protein Synthesis Beyond the Powder
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the "Whole Food Matrix" hypothesis, examining whether whole milk and whole eggs are superior to their isolated counterparts for ...
The Science of Refeeds: Are Diet Breaks More Effective Than Linear Dieting?
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the science of "diet breaks" and how strategic periods of maintenance calories can actually accelerate your long-term fat loss results. This ...
Does Obesity Shrink Your Brain? The Neurodegeneration Debate | Confounding vs. Causal Mechanisms
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is obesity truly reprogramming your brain and accelerating dementia, or is the link mostly genetics and family environment? We dive into Eric Topol’...
The Coffee Cholesterol Trap: Why Your Brewing Method Could Be Raising Your LDL (and How to Fix It for a Healthier Heart)
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the hidden cholesterol risk in your daily coffee—unfiltered brews like French press, espresso, and Turkish coffee pack diterpenes (cafestol...
Creatine Supplementation 2026: Evidence-Based Benefits for Muscle Performance, Cognitive Function, and Metabolic Health
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recent peer-reviewed studies demonstrate that optimized creatine protocols extend beyond athletic performance to deliver measurable improvements in br...
Preserving Muscle Mass While Using GLP-1 Medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro)
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we address the growing clinical concern of lean-mass loss associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide...
NEAT extremes- The science of spontaneous energy expenditure
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 40-Gram Threshold: Timing, Tension, and Whey Efficacy
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is sitting down equally harmful for everyone
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How can your heart rate variability predict if you’re gonna get the flu?
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New study shows that people over 50 who are sedentary can reverse their age by 20 years by exercising
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is oat milk really that bad for you
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
5% of Americans are responsible for 50% of the healthcare spending
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How self talk can help your workouts
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
GLP-1 drugs linked to lower addiction rates in large study of veterans
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How alcohol affects your sleep and your fitness
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is basketball a good exercise for people over 30
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our Muscle and Fitness podcast, we examine “Hoops for Health: Basketball’s Quiet Gains for Adults Over 30.” We explore how re...
Is 10,000 steps a myth
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We will discuss if 10,000 steps as a myth and are there any other studies that show what amount of steps we should do? In addition, check out our new ...
A study on fully digital nutritional advice programs
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Exposure to Sugar Rationing in the First 1000 Days of Life could ProtectAgainst Chronic Disease
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does GLP one drugs for weight loss affect grocery store profits and fast food
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Declining Testosterone Levels in Young American Men: A Concerning Trend
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Best sex positions for burning calories
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS SPORTS NUTRITION WITH NUTRITION SCIENCE EXPERT ALAN ARAGON
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does milk do a body good?
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is eating less carbs the best way to deal with insulin resistance
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is granola and agave good for you?
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CHILD OBESITY AND THE CONSEQUENCES
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CAN WORKING A MUSCLE INDIRECTLY INCREASE MUSCLE MASS
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
POLY AND MONO UNSATURATED FATS ASSOCIATED MORE WITH FAT LOSS
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DOES PRE EXHAUSTING A MUSCLE HELP WITH GAINS
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ARE STANDING CALF EXERCISES BETTER THAN SITTING
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HOW SITTING COULD REDUCE MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS AND COOKED VS RAW FOOD
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE LOOK AT FLORENCE PUGH'S FITNESS PROGRAM
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE IMPORTANCE OF GLUTE TRAINING FOR SPORTS
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GLUTE ACTIVATION EXERCISES DONT WORK TO HELP WITH KNEE STABILITY
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FITNESS EXPERT BIG RON JONES DISPELS SEVERAL MYTHS IN FITNESS
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS AND RISK OF MORTALITY - ARE THEY ALL BAD
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ORGANIC FOODS VS INORGANIC FOODS
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BLACK SEED OIL AND SLEEP IMPROVEMENT STUDY
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PROFESSOR KRIS D'AOUT DISCUSSES MINIMALIST SHOES
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PUSHUPS AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DOES THE AMOUNT OF REPS MATTER FOR STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND HYPERTROPHY
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS HIIT PROGRAM WITH DR.LAURSEN
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DOES COFFEE HELP WITH CARDIOMETABOLIC CONDITIONS
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH A PODIATRIST ON HEALTHY FEET
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BENEFITS AND RISKS OF FASTING
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DR. BRAD SCHOENFELD DISCUSSES HOW TO BUILD MUSCLE
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH JEREMY PRICER OF A-FRAME ATHLETICS
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PHYSICAL THERAPIST DR. SPINELLI DISCUSSES SOME OF THE MOST COMMON INJURIES
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH FITNESS COACH AND OWNER OF FIT DIESEL ABOUT NUTRITION, THE FIT DIESEL APP AND MORE
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST JOHN F MURRAY DISCUSSES THE MINDSET OF AN ELITE ATHLETE
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PROFESSOR KRIS D'AOUT DISCUSSES MINIMALIST SHOES1
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GETTING IN SHAPE
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A BRIEF LOOK AT PLYOMETRIC TRAINING
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS THE BENEFITS OF OLYMPIC LIFTING FOR EVERYONE
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ROTATIONAL MEDICINE BALL THROWING ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVED PITCHING AND HITTING VELOCITIES
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH A PODIATRIST ON HEALTHY FEET
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE BIG TOE AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND GENERAL HEALTH
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE SPEAK WITH DR. ZUNIGA CANCER NUTRITION SPECIALIST
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HEALTHY VASCULAR FAT IN MENOPAUSE MAY HELP PROTECT AGAINST DEMENTIA1
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PROFESSOR WILSON DISCUSSES HIS BOOK ON THE ATHLETES GUT
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
REGISTERED DIETITIAN DISCUSSES FOOD MYTHS1
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR CAL DIETZ DISCUSSES THE COMPLEXITY OF PERIODIZATION
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FITNESS EXPERT BIG RON JONES DISPELS SEVERAL MYTHS IN FITNESS
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
POSTURE AND MOVEMENT CAN INFLUENCE YOUR ENERY LEVELS1
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS HIIT PROGRAM WITH DR.LAURSEN
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HOW TO UNDERSTAND RESEARCH IN EXERCISE SCIENCE WITH DR. TILLER2
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TRAIN TO FAILURE OR MORE SETS
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH PROFESSOR DAWES AND TACTICAL FITNESS
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
OBESITY LINKED TO ALMOST A THIRD OF GENES RELATED TO ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FITNESS EXPERT DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF MINDSET, GOALS AND NUTRITION
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DOES CAFFEINE HELP REDUCE FAT
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DOES FOAM ROLLING HELP AND DOES IT CREATE A MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ARE SIT-UPS GOOD OR BAD FOR YOU
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CAN WORKING A MUSCLE INDIRECTLY INCREASE MUSCLE MASS
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IMMUNE SYSTEM AND FAT LOSS
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ARE DIET BREAKS EFFECTIVE1
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE PHYSIOLOGY OF MARTIAL ARTS
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
IS SOY PROTEIN A HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN SOURCE
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
APPLYING ENERGY DENSITY AND CALORIE INTAKE TO YOUR HUNGER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE IMPORTANCE OF MINDSET WHEN GETTING IN SHAPE
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY WITH KEVIN CARR
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DR. BRAD SCHOENFELD DISCUSSES HOW TO BUILD MUSCLE1
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WE DISCUSS OBESITY AND MICROBIOME
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FIT AT 5O WITH BILL MAEDA
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4 SPICES THAT CAN HELP WITH FAT LOSS
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WE CHAT WITH BODYBUILDING LEGEND RICH GASPARI
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DR. JOEY MUNOZ DISCUSSES SOME OF THE MYTHS IN TRAINING
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MENNO HENSELMANN DISCUSSES THE SCIENCE TO A GREAT PHYSIQUE1
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DR. SCHINDLER DISCUSSES HIS BOOK EAT LIKE A HUMAN
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas