Always Adaptive

Should runners lift heavy weights with low reps or light weights with higher reps? It's a question as old as time. This video provides the honest breakdown on strength training for runners. If you ha…

Ice baths and cold therapy are everywhere right now, from pro athletes to wellness influencers swearing by them. But do they really work the way people claim? In this video, I take a closer look at t…

We're back with another Dr. Mike video. I know it seems like I’m picking on him, but after his critique of the kettlebell swing and Turkish get up, it was too ironic to see him take on Vernon Griffit…

In this video I break down the debate between Tim Pool and Phil Labonte on calories in versus calories out. Too many people treat that phrase like it explains everything, or they act like it doesn't …

In this video, I’m breaking down kettlebell swings and Dr. Mike Israetel’s recent take on the “worst exercises,” giving my perspective as a strength and running coach with over a decade in the trench…

This video is essentially documenting an N = 1 experiment I conducted on myself after finding multiple studies to back up my theory that you can largely mitigate the side effects of prednisone by tak…

Is it really possible to be healthy at any size? In this episode I take a hard look at that question with no sugarcoating and no dodging. I break down what the science actually says about obesity, fi…

In this episode, I break down the science and controversy behind testosterone use, both the gains and the consequences. We’re not just talking gym talk here. One study I highlight shows that men who …

I’ve done keto. I’ve trained people on keto. And I’ve also seen it fail, over and over again. In this episode, I break down why keto can work… but why it’s not the magic fat loss solution it’s hyped …

Is grass fed beef really healthier, or is it just another food label we’ve romanticized? In this episode of Always Adaptive, I break down the science behind the grass-fed vs grain-fed debate, from om…

In this episode, I break down why yoga and Pilates alone just don’t cut it, especially when it comes to bone health and muscle loss, which becomes a serious issue for women post-menopause. Don’t get …

In this video, I dive into one of the most debated topics in fitness: cardio vs. resistance training for fat loss and overall health.

I break down how both training methods impact caloric deficit, mus…

In this episode of Always Adaptive, I tear into the wild world of detoxes and cleanses. 

From juice cleanses that promise to fix your life in 3 days to colon cleanses that sound like a bad dare, we di…

In this video, I go head-to-head defending the calories in vs. calories out (CICO) model against Jay Feldman and the Energy Balance Podcast. While Jay claims the CICO model is a myth, I break down wh…

In this video, I break down why I believe probiotics are overrated and in some cases, even risky. We've been sold the idea that popping a capsule is the key to better gut health, but the science isn’…

In this episode, I break down the ongoing debate between kettlebell and barbell training. Popular fitness influencer TNF⁩ has been under attack lately. There’s a war brewing between kettlebell purist…

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sean Pastuch to explore what it really takes to be an effective coach in today’s fitness landscape. Sean breaks down why most trainers aren’t equipped to truly he…

00:00 Introduction
01:07 The Gut-Brain Axis
04:30 Serotonin and the Gut
07:05 Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
13:20 Nutritional Deficiencies
17:20 Tips for Food to Improve Mood

Can food really change how you fe…

In this video, I break down the ongoing debate between functional movement and traditional resistance training. The fitness industry loves to polarize everything, and this is one of the clearest exam…

Every spring, millions of people start sneezing, sniffling, and feeling miserable, and most of them have no idea why it’s happening or what they can actually do about it.

In this episode, I break down…