Fresh ideas for your training, nutrition, and lifestyle to immediately put to use. Hosted by Marcus Filly, the founder and CEO of Functional Bodybuilding, and CMO Satya Khan. We’ll be talking about avoiding burnout, keeping your passion alive for training, and fueling your body and mind so you can look good, move well now and for years to come.
Learn more about the Functional Bodybuilding training method, lifestyle, and programs with our free weekly newsletter at https://functional-bodybuilding.com/.
We would love for you to leave us a review - we value your feedback and we want to earn all five stars.
Tracking calories and macros closely requires extra effort. But much like in chemistry, your precision can dramatically impact the outcome. On the other hand, you might not be motivated enough to mak…
A look at why it happens, and how to cope - without another trip down the shame spiral express.
Before we get into today’s podcast, I want to remind you all that a new cycle of my Persist training p…
Our new program combining Olympic lifting and bodybuilding is coming to Persist! And Satya’s taking it on. Here’s a sneak peek at the program and how to match nutrition to your training goals. Find O…
Program hoppers, this one’s for you. If you’re always hunting for the next best thing, it might be an issue of trust. What does it look like to give yourself over to the process, and trust yourself t…
Grab a pen and paper - it’s quiz time. With this 360 degree fitness audit, you’ll see how you’re doing in 8 key areas of health. Which ones surprised you?
SPONSOR: LMNT
If you find it hard to hydrat…
Whatever your strength goal may be, sometimes it takes a long time to get there - with many twists and turns. Satya shares her ambitious path, with some mental and training takeaways.
Marcus shares an update on his mental and physical switch from getting hyper lean to gaining weight on purpose. Plus a must-have if you’re going through a body transformation.
SPONSOR: Kreatures of H…
Want to run a marathon and lift 500 pounds? You’re in luck - we’ll break down exactly how to do it.
Sponsor: Transparent Labs
CODE: MARCUS for 10% off
What’s the deal with glucose monitors, and is that something you should try? What glucose is, what it does, and whether you should be paying attention.
Episode Sponsor
A listener writes in who struggles with the addictive feeling of high intensity fitness, and giving up the idea that he has to “earn” his food.
SPONSOR LINK LMNT - https://drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly
Have you ever gotten wise to a fitness trend you realized was basically a scam? We give our takes on the top myths and scams from Reddit’s women’s fitness community - these are helpful for all gender…
The formula for weight loss is simple. So why is it so hard? Here’s where the science meets your actual life - and the one mistake many people make.
Are you scared to slow down and rest? A lot of go-getters are - but it could be just the ticket for better muscle and strength gains. So let us help you put your rest day fears to rest.
Sponsor
Trans…
Is there such a thing? Can you eat too many carbs? Or are you not eating enough? Come on in and clear your carb confusion.
Sponsor: LMNT
You can try a free sample pack of LMNT with any purchase at ht…
What are the foods that you cannot control yourself around, and what are your strategies for dealing with them? That’s the question we asked you all, and we got some terrific responses. Treat yoursel…
Have you ever spent hours agonizing over the perfect workout program, training split, or brand of protein powder? You might be missing the big picture and the chance to make serious progress. We answ…
Chasing fitness can feel like endlessly pursuing more money - where “enough” is always out of reach. If getting fit didn’t magically fix all your problems, let’s talk about where to go from here.
Despite knowing that less can be more, many of us still struggle to change our behavior. Today, I want to dive into why that is. I've been there, gradually cutting back on my own training hours, and …
Our priorities around body image change as our lives are filled with more responsibilities. Here’s our take on staying confident without paying too much of a price.
Simplifying goals, such as focusing on consistently completing three weight training sessions per week, can lead you to better results and increased adherence. Today, we’ll discuss the importance of …