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Bishoy Tadros: Overcoming Cancer and Conquering Ironmans from 2023-08-24T15:31:17

In this episode of M&F Reps, we're joined by Bishoy Tadros, a cancer survivor turned ultra-endurance athlete turned milestone/life coach. From completing marathons and Ironman races to autho...

How Plunge Went from a Pandemic-Hatched Cold Therapy Idea into a Thriving Business from 2023-06-22T09:56:08

Plunge's co-founder and co-CEO, Ryan Duey, discusses how his team transformed Plunge from a pandemic-hatched concept into a thriving business.

In ...

They’re a Combined 0-5 in the Insane ”Death Race” — Here’s Why They’re Participating Again from 2023-06-08T13:19:11

Muscle & Fitness Editor-in-Chief Zack Zeigler and Spartan Deka rep. Nelson Diaz discuss their past Death Race experiences — Zack is 0-2 and Nelson 0-3 — and why they're both again going to Pitts...

How Nick Bare Went from Army Ranger to Entrepreneur to Ultramarathoner from 2023-06-01T09:24:51

Nick Bare, a U.S. Army vet, and Army Ranger school graduate, explains how he utilized his mental grit and fitness to overcome an eating disorder and shape his entrepreneurial journey while creat...

Workouts&Wheels: How Josh York Built GYMGUYZ into a Global Success from 2023-04-20T12:20:13

Muscle & Fitness Chief Content Officer Zack Zeigler speaks with GYMGUYZ founder and CEO Josh York about how York took his f...

A Smart Mirror for Lifters? The Forme Lift Offers 200 Pounds of Total Resistance from 2023-03-30T15:25:26

Trent Ward is the founder and CEO of Forme (https://formelife.com/), the producer of two smart mirrors — Forme Studio and Forme Lift — that compete with bran...

AppleTV+’s ’Monster Factory’ Captures the Reality of Indie Pro Wrestling from 2023-03-17T10:52:46

The Monster Factory on Apple TV Plus is a six-episode docu-series that provides an insightful perspective into the world of professional wrestling, featuring an eccentric group of aspiring wrest...

Wake Forest Pitching Recruit’s Advice for Aspiring Athletes from 2023-03-06T13:13

Wake Forest-bound pitcher Andrew Koshi joins us to discuss what it takes for athletes like himself, who wish to play at a high level, to avoid coming up short. Also, we cover the importance of m...

How Coaches Can Improve Communication&Mental Toughness With Athletes from 2023-03-03T13:00

Jared White is the director of development at IMG Academy. So, uh, what does that involve? Well *deep breathe* he oversees staff management and daily operations for the Athletic Training, Streng...

Joe De Sena: Why Fear Is Mostly Fiction from 2023-02-28T15:07:09

Spartan CEO and founder Joe De Sena explains why fear is usually factional, how he's approaching building his business back up after COVID, and why working from home has had unforeseen drawbacks...

Sports Doc: Focus on Strengths (Not Weakness) To Enhance Performance from 2023-02-13T09:51:54

Dr. Duncan Simpson, IMG Academy's Director of Personal Development, manages a team of mental coaches and leadership coaches who deliver mental and leadership training to student-athletes across ...

Former FSU Strength Coach: Be Flexible With Exercise Selection from 2023-01-19T12:15

To create the personalized, pro-inspired workouts in the Gx app, Dan Schaefer, PhD. had to focus more "quality of movement and exercise" rather than get stuck on included specific exercises.  Listen

How Gatorade Plans to Make its Gx App the Go-To Resource for Athletes from 2023-01-17T07:08

Drew Palin is the senior director of digital innovation and ecosystem at Gatorade.

If you don't know what that title means, don't worry about it. I didn't either until I asked him. Unsurp...

How GSSI Scientists Use Sweat&Tech to Improve Athlete Performance from 2023-01-10T14:37:48

Eric Freese, MS, Ph.D., is a principal scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) in Frisco, Texas.

Eric and his team are more involved in capturing and using data to help ...

Kurt Angle on Addiction, Depression, Life after WWE, and Finding Happiness from 2022-12-08T09:54:57

At 53, pro wrestling great and Olympia gold medalist Kurt Angle has put a lot of miles on his muscles and joints. This ultimately led to an addiction to substance abuse, recovery, surgeries, sel...

Under the Hood of the New Gx App from Gatorade from 2022-11-22T17:56:22

M&F Chief Content Officer and Reps host Zack Zeigler speaks with the minds behind the  recently revamped Gx App from Gatorade to discuss their mission: “Democratize sports science.”

What’...

Sexual Health, ”Normal” Masturbation, The Two-Hour Orgasm&More from 2022-10-04T09:40:42

What? Did you think all we talk about is sets and reps? Nah, let's dive into sexual health and wellness with host Zack Zeigler (@zraz) and Dr. Chelsie Reed, author of the book Sexpert: Desire, P...

Can $1B Startup Forward Healthcare Fix the Healthcare Mess? from 2022-08-08T09:38:10

Since 2016 the folks at Forward have been pushing to overhaul how we approach and experience healthcare in the U.S.

In this interview, Forward cofounder Robert Sebastian explains how usin...

Former NFL TE Vernon Davis: Every Athlete Should Do Pilates from 2022-05-31T10:44:04

Vernon Davis was a two-time Pro Bowler and on the Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 championship team. His post-NFL schedule has been busy, too: he's hosted the ESPY Awards, been a contestant on Danc...

5x CrossFit Games Winner Mat Fraser | M&F Reps Live! from 2022-03-24T12:01:46

Mat Fraser — 5x World's Fittest Man — joins Zack and Mike on M&F Reps Live! to discuss retirement, his training philosophy, his new app, and what's next for his career.

M&F Reps Live with guests Edge&Beth Phoenix from 2022-01-27T15:24:03

M&F Reps Live with guests Edge & Beth Phoenix (skip to 40-min mark for the interview) WWE Superstars (and husband and wife) Edge & Beth Phoenix talk training & nutrition, teaming up for a match ...

M&F Reps Live: Shawn Perine tribute, Iain Valliere controversy, New Zealand’s Tobacco ban, The GymPin from 2022-01-15T11:17:35

Topics include a tribute to the late, great Shawn Perine, New Zealand's tobacco ban, and the GymPin.

M&F Reps Live 1.14.22- Guest Chris Duffin talks his new book, where he finds motivation, and Kabuki Strength from 2022-01-15T09:06:51

Discussions around fitness, health, wellness, training, nutrition, and plenty of other stuff mixed in with technical difficulties, complaints, and audience interaction.

M&F Reps 1.12.22- Ali Gilbert returns to talk ”Testosterone School”, Alexa dumbbells, and getting hit in the face from 2022-01-14T17:18:30

Discussions around fitness, health, wellness, training, nutrition, and plenty of other stuff mixed in with technical difficulties, complaints, meltdowns (mostly Zack), and audience interaction.<...

M&F Reps Live 1.13.22- Cannabis for Covid, TRT, VR Fitness from 2022-01-14T16:01:39

Zack Zeigler and Mike Myers discuss fitness, health, wellness, training, nutrition, and plenty of other stuff mixed in with technical difficulties, complaints, and audience interaction.

How Erik Bartell‘s Passion For Fitness Helped Drive His Career from 2021-10-01T10:46:03

Erik Bartell is a military veteran, fitness coach, and entrepreneur who has worked with major brands such as Performix, Fit-Ops Foundation, Spartan Race, and most recently, Bravo Sierra. 

Will AI Personal Trainers Become Game-Changers? from 2021-09-30T10:37:21

Jeff Halevy, CEO of Altis Movement Technologies, has spent more than 15 years in the fitness industry. Halevy's latest venture, creating an AI personal trainer, could be the one that truly shake...

Why T Levels Are On The Decline Worldwide from 2021-09-24T17:45:34

Nutrition, hormone, and lifestyle optimization coach Ali Gilbert Weingroff and M&F's Zack Zeigler discuss why testosterone levels are falling worldwide as well as therapies and strategies to com...

Don Saladino‘s M&F Fall 2021 Cover Shoot, Vaccine Hesitation&Covid‘s Lasting Impact on Gyms from 2021-09-20T10:07:09

Topics include M&F's return to print, celebrity coach Don Saladino's cover shoot, the lasting impact of the pandemic on the fitness industry, and more!

Bounty Tank Talks Fitness, A&E Passing on His Show, and National Protest | Ep. 77 from 2020-08-12T14:29:45

Bounty Tank is Youtube's best bounty hunter, and he also happens to be a crazy fit bodybuilder. On this episode, he discusses his potential show being passed on for "political" reasons, why it's...

Joe DeFranco’s Guide to Staying Fit As You Get Older | Ep. 76 from 2020-08-05T13:45:48

Joe DeFranco, the world-renowned strength and condition coach dishes on why and how he’s transitioned his training style with age. DeFranco also dishes on how he's maneuvered through ...

What the Plant-based Food Industry Doesn’t Tell You | Ep. 75 from 2020-07-22T10:51:53

The plant-based food industry has spiked in popularity, but Dr. Gabrielle Lyon dishes on the misconceptions and myths about the industry. She also discusses the longevity of being on ...

C.T. Fletcher Says His Abusive Childhood Forged His Never Quit Mentality | Ep. 74 from 2020-06-24T05:30

Powerlifting legend C.T. Fletcher dishes on overcoming adversity, transitions to a plant-based diet, and being the inaugural host on Spartan Race’s “Don’t Break” series. He also gives...

Jen Widerstrom Talks Transforming Her Life by Managing Expectations | Ep. 73 from 2020-06-19T12:18:28

Jen Widerstrom dishes on why goals and expectations are necessary, but can hamper your training and overall happiness. She also talks about how she’s gotten over her frustration of no...

Why UFC's Sean O'Malley Isn't Afraid of Losing a Fight | Ep 72 from 2020-06-01T11:00

UFC sensation Sean O'Malley's 2-year hiatus from the UFC is over, and he's back to take on Eddie Wineland. The once rising star talks drug testing, his upcoming fight, COVID-19, and more.

Parenting 101: How to Become a Better Parent | Ep. 71 from 2020-05-27T11:00

Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Rebecca Kennedy gives out a few tips and tricks on how to raise your child. She also touches on how parenting has been altered due to the coronavirus pandemic....

Quarantine Masturbation: How Much is too Much? | Ep. 70 from 2020-05-13T11:00

Men's health expert Ali Gilbert dives into the various hormonal effects of being under quarantine. She discusses how a unusual sleeping pattern and increasing stress levels due to the pandemic c...

How to Improve Your Posture and Flexibility While Working From Home | Ep. 69 from 2020-04-27T10:00

If your end goal is to move better and reduce your daily aches, massage therapist Joe Yoon can probably help you out. In this episode, he dishes on how to reduce muscle aches, static stretching,...

How a Nutrient-dense Diet Can Combat COVID-19 | Ep. 68 from 2020-04-24T10:47:06

Dr. Gary Goldenberg breaks down how factors like alcohol, weed, and food can affect your chances of getting, and fighting COVID-19. He also dishes on who is most vulnerable, and how he sees the ...

What It's Like Being Typecast as the "Big Guy" in Hollywood | Ep 67 from 2020-04-22T14:06:27

"Gotham" actor Drew Powell breaks down the nuances of how your physique can direct your career, training during quarantine, and recalls an embarrassing audition for "Malcolm in the Middle."

Should You Return to the Gym After COVID-19? | Ep 66 from 2020-04-21T10:58:41

Celebrity trainer and Drive 495 gym owner Don Saladino evaluates the pros and cons of gyms reopening with M&F chief content officer Zack Zeigler. They also speculate on what gym life could look ...

Roman Reigns Talks Battle With Leukemia, WrestleMania, and Fighting Brock Lesnar | Ep. 65 from 2020-04-15T15:44:07

WWE superstar Roman Reigns was trending toward the NFL when he was diagnosed with leukemia during rookie camp. He since has become one of the biggest WWE superstars on the planet.

Why Spartan CEO Joe De Sena Ran From New York to Vermont | Ep. 64 from 2020-04-15T15:43:10

Spartan founder Joe De Sena is a walking representation of his brand, and sometimes that includes running over 300 miles. De Sena also discusses the Spartan brand was forced to quickly pivot due...

WWE's Kofi Kingston Talks "Easy" Transition to Vegan-Like Diet | Ep. 63 from 2020-04-12T11:00

WWE superstar and star of the new Netflix film "The Main Event," dishes on a WWE under quarantine, dropping the Jamaican accent, and his first opportunity to act.

Sadik Hadzovic’s 11-Month Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Training Regiment | Ep. 62 from 2020-04-10T13:22:30

Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic gives his thoughts on changing bodybuilding divisions, dealing with online haters, and the dedication it requires to compete at Mr. Olympia.

Jay Cutler Talks How Facing Ronnie Coleman Boosted His Confidence | Ep. 61 from 2020-04-09T11:51:51

The 4X Mr. Olympia champ dives into his work ethic, business acumen, and the fitness knowledge that made him a bodybuilding icon. He also reveals how Ronnie Coleman was his measuring stick.

WrestleMania 36: Charlotte Flair Talks Leveraging Online Hate to Superstardom | Ep. 60 from 2020-04-05T12:56:06

WrestleMania 36 performer Charlotte Flair thinks performing in an empty arena was strange, but highlighted the better performers. She also discusses how she's used the hate of being Ric Flair's ...

How to Excel on Digital Platforms as a Coach or Trainer | Ep. 59 from 2020-04-04T15:40:56

Anthony Renna, founder of ContinueFit.com explains how trainers and coaches must adjust to the digital age to survive. Renna and celebrity trainer Don Saladino discuss how fitness professionals ...

Harvard Dr. Answers Your Covid-19 Fitness Questions | Ep.58 from 2020-04-02T12:48:22

The coronavirus pandemic continues to be a national crisis, but Dr. John Brownstein separates the facts from the fiction of COVID-19. Dr. Brownstein explains how you can train during social dist...

John Morrison's WrestleMania 36 At-home Quarantine Workout | Ep. 57 from 2020-04-01T12:05:13

Wrestlemania 36 is here and John Morrison, the high-flying WWE Superstar explains the impact the coronavirus quarantine has had on WWE's biggest event. He also dishes on how he's been staying fi...

Sebastian Stan’s Quarantine Winter Soldier Workout | Ep. 56 from 2020-03-25T13:33:21

The coronavirus may have put “The Falcon & Winter Soldier,” on hold, but he’s been staying positive and active in the meantime Watch Sebastian Stan give his thoughts on being quaranti...

Tips to Stay Fit and Stress Free During Coronavirus Pandemic | Ep. 55 from 2020-03-23T11:47:22

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to stay at home, but there are plenty of methods to cope with the situation. Celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M&F chief content officer Zack dis...

Zachary Levi Almost Got Too Jacked While Filming "Shazam" | Ep. 54 from 2020-02-12T12:51

Zachary Levi may have built a superhero body for the box office hit "Shazam," but his stardom didn't come easy. Levi talks about how he trained for "Shazam," being turned down for a "Guardians o...

Why Greg Jennings Never Does a Flat Bench Press as a Bodybuilder | Ep. 53 from 2020-02-05T12:39:21

Super Bowl Champ Greg Jennings is now adding bodybuilding to his list of athletic feats. The former NFL star talks about the intricacies of the training and meal prep required to be a bodybuilde...

How 61-Year-Old CEO Strauss Zelnick Stays Fit | Reps Live From Strong New York from 2020-01-31T16:06:36

Strauss Zelnick may be the CEO of Take-Two Interactive however, he doesn’t let that stop him from being in excellent shape at his age. Zelnick credits steady progress, and The Program, which is ...

Counting Calories Is Overrated, According to Carrie Underwood’s Trainer | Ep 50 from 2020-01-29T11:00

Although Erin Oprea is a celebrity trainer, she teaches a simple, yet effective path to a healthier lifestyle. On this episode, she discusses how to begin a workout program, the benefits of grou...

How Anorexia Nearly Killed Fitness Influencer Kelsey Heenan | Reps Live From Strong New York from 2020-01-25T09:00

Co-founder of the Hiitburn workout program Kelsey Heenan breaks down how she went from having an eating disorder to becoming a fitness influencer. She also talks about her diet plan, meal prep, ...

Why Mehcad Brooks Turned Down 26 Basketball Scholarships | Ep. 49 from 2020-01-24T14:08:27

Mehcad Brooks, star of the new Netflix film “A Fall From Grace,” explains his decision to not play basketball, how he deals with jealousy, and how his life has changed since nearly dying from a ...

How Steroids and TRT Can Kill Bodybuilders, According to George Peterson’s Trainer | Ep. 48 from 2020-01-15T11:38:50

Misinformation about steroids in the bodybuilding community has forever been circulated, but on this episode of Reps, George Peterson’s trainer Justin Miller separates fact from fiction.

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How Russell Wilson Stays at Peak Performance for the NFL Season | Ep. 48 from 2020-01-08T04:00

Decker Davis has been the trainer for NFL superstar Russell Wilson’s for three years, and the bond has helped produce excellent results. Davis talks about how he and Wilson linked, the variety o...

Why Intermittent Fasting is a Must in 2020, says Former LA Dodgers Trainer | Ep. 47 from 2019-12-30T09:55:05

Sue Falsone made history by becoming the first female Head Athletic Trainer in American pro sports. The former Los Angeles Dodgers trainer talks about the pros and cons of breaking gl...

How to Improve Digest Health, and Reduce Gut Inflammation With Robert Yang | Ep. 46 from 2019-12-23T04:00

Certified nutritionist and certified strength and conditioning specialist Robert Yang explains how to keep your digestive system healthy, and how your diet may be hurting your gut. 

I Ran Over Jet Li in "Cradle 2 the Grave," Randy Couture Says | Ep. 45 from 2019-12-18T04:00

MMA legend and Professional Fighters League commentator Randy Couture talks about working out through a heart attack, his fight career, and playing alongside a host action-movie icons.

"I Would Love to Slay a Few Companies,” Jason Poston Says | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-12-16T04:00

IFBB Pro League athlete Jason Poston talks about the positive and not-so-positive experiences he’s had with sponsors during his career.

Fitness Magazines Helped Torrie Wilson Overcome Her Eating Disorder | Ep. 43 from 2019-12-11T04:00

The WWE Hall of Famer discusses how her training has evolved from her teenages day through her wrestling career to today.

“It’s 2019, We Need to Update the F—ing Fitness Software,” According to Jordan Shallow | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-12-09T04:00

Powerlifter Jordan Shallow isn’t your typical brainless personal trainer, but a fitness educator, and he’s on a mission to update the antiquated fitness misinformation that has been passed aroun...

The Strong New York Wellness Event is the Coachella of Fitness | Ep 41 from 2019-12-06T04:00

New York’s biggest charity fitness festival, Strong New York, is officially back, and will feature a blend of industry leaders holding group fitness classes, keynote speeches, worksho...

Carb-loading with Gummy Bears? | Ep. 40 from 2019-12-04T04:00

Nutritionist and strength and conditioning coach Benjamin House explains how you can at times incorporate certain “taboo” foods like chips and candy alongside a consistent and balanced diet.

How “Wonder Woman” Actress Brooke Ence Balances Spinal Surgery Recovery, Training, and Acting | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-12-02T04:00

Brooke Ence’s spinal fusion surgery in 2017 turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it’s afforded the CrossFit athlete and actress the time to focus on acting, her supplement line, online tra...

Bounty Tank Recalls His Most Violent and Bizarre Fugitive Cases | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-11-29T04:00

Bounty Tank is built like a powerhouse bodybuilder, but yet that still doesn’t stop criminal defendants from attempting to fight him, and sometimes shooting at him. He shares how he stays in sha...

John Berardi on “Game Changers”: “I Don’t Watch Nutrition ‘Infotainment’ Ever” | Ep. 40 from 2019-11-27T05:00

The co-founder of Precision Nutrition John Berardi explains in simple terms what diet will work best for you.

Mike Rashid: "I Don’t Eat Meat But I’m Not That Deep Into Veganism" | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-11-25T04:00

Boxer and powerlifter Mike Rashid tells Reps the reasons for switching to meatless diet plus training heavy after age 40.

Bodybuilding is a “Marathon, Not a Sprint,” Says Jon De La Rosa | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-11-22T04:00

Bodybuilder Jon De La Rosa explains how he advises younger athletes to take their time when it comes to adding quality size to their frame.

Autumn Calabrese: Success is Bigger Than Social Media Followers | Ep. 39 from 2019-11-20T05:00

Celebrity trainer and coach Autumn Calabrese tells M&F Reps explains her success in the fitness industry and tells the story of why she didn’t make a recent magazine cover.

How Julius Maddox Went from Drug Abuse to a Bench Press World Record | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-11-18T05:00

Powerlifter Julius Maddox explains how his life turned from drug abuse and drug trafficking to holding the world record in the bench press.

Why the Best Diet is the One that You’ll Follow | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-11-15T05:00

The bodybuilder, powerlifter and Vertical Diet guru explains the rationale behind his nutrition plan and why people often fail at sticking to a diet.

How Candice Carter Finds Balance During the Bodybuilding Off-season | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-11-13T05:00

Four-time Arnold Classic Fitness champion Candice Carter still admits to after 12 years of competing, that finding balance between fit and fun when not competing continues to be a struggle.

Rob Van Dam on Concussions: “I Stopped Counting at 500” | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-11-11T05:00

The wrestling legend tells Reps how despite the numerous physical injuries he’s suffered, a “decent amount of money” is what keeps him wrestling at age 48.

Young-man Strength With Powerlifter Simon Chang | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-11-08T05:00

The 24-year-old, 165-pound powerlifter explains how he progressed from barely lifting the bar to recently bench-pressing 380 pounds in competition.

Ditch the Bench Press and Back Squat, Says Jason Glass | Ep. 38 from 2019-11-06T05:00

Strength & Conditioning Specialist Jason Glass explains why he refuses to prescribe the two popular strength moves to his clients and shares the variations he instead chooses for them.

How Mandy Rose Went From a Bikini Competitor to a WWE Superstar | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-11-04T05:00

Although Mandy Rose may be a WWE superstar today, her first love was actually fitness. Rose breaks down her transition from being the 2014 WBFF Bikini World Champ to the WWE with chie...

How James Grage Survived, and Recovered From, a 150 MPH Car Crash | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-11-01T06:00

Fitness industry leader James Grage tells celebrity trainer Don Saladino and executive editor Zack Zeigler how he made the transition to drop weight training and work out with resistance bands.

Why You’re at Risk of Skin Cancer, and Skin Care Basics w/ Dr. Gary Goldenberg | Ep. 37 from 2019-10-30T06:00

Dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldenberg tells celebrity trainer Don Saladino and executive editor Zack Zeigler some simple tips for maintaining optimal skin care.

Mike O’Hearn Explains How He Remains Fitness’s Fiercest Titan | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-10-28T06:00

Bodybuilding and fitness icon Mike O’Hearn tells celebrity trainer Don Saladino and executive editor Zack Zeigler about what kind of passion and sacrifices it takes to stay at an elite level in ...

How the CEO of Trifecta Revolutionized Meal Delivery Services | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-10-25T06:00

Trifecta CEO Greg Connolly details the benefits of meal delivery, and where Trifecta’s food is sourced from.

Jordan Shallow Dishes on Being a Bouncer, Potentially Competing in Titan Games, and Worst Travel Story | Ep. 36 from 2019-10-23T06:00

On this week’s Reps, powerlifter and strength coach Dr. Jordan Shallow, D.C., tells celebrity trainer Don Saladino and executive editor Zack Zeigler his most terrifying travel experie...

Steve Kuclo Talks Getting Ready for Mr. Olympia 2019 | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-10-21T06:00

Open bodybuilding competitor Steve Kuclo talked about his mindset and readiness heading into the 2019 Mr. Olympia. Kuclo also discussed the cheat meal he was planning on devouring aft...

Fitness Icon David Barton Talks About the State of Today’s Gyms | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-10-19T06:00

Legendary New York City gym owner David Barton tells celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler how he got into the fitness business and how the industry has changed si...

C.T. Fletcher Talks Pumping Iron and Parenting | Reps Live From Olympia from 2019-10-18T14:47:44

Legendary strength athlete C.T. Fletcher talks with celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler about how he trains one year after heart-transplant surgery, and the stre...

The Effects of Overtraining w/ Performance Coach Brett Bartholomew | Ep. 35 from 2019-10-16T06:00

Find out how Brett Bartholomew went from being put in a cardiac arrest ward as a teen, to becoming a top tier performance coach. Bartholomew tells celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M...

Non-measurable Benefits of Wearables and Rugby Performance w/ Nick Winkelman | Ep. 34 from 2019-10-09T07:00

The head of athletic performance and science for the Irish Rugby Football Union talks with Reps hosts Don Saladino and Zack Zeigler about his days at EXOS, the use of wearable technology, and me...

Recovery, Compression Tech, and Injury Prevention w/NormaTec CEO Gilad Jacobs | Ep. 33 from 2019-10-02T08:00

NormaTec’s recovery system has been trending among top-tier athletes across multiple sports and the CEO discusses exactly why. In this episode M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler and celebrity tra...

Former MLB Star Aubrey Huff Talks Anxiety, Adderall Addiction, and Life After Baseball | Ep. 32 from 2019-09-25T06:00

Two-time World Series champion Aubrey Huff tells Muscle & Fitness about his alcohol and adderall abuse, steroid use, and how he now feels in better shape since retiring from baseball.

Transgender Athlete Mack Beggs Talks Activism, Struggles and Triumphs | Muscle&Fitness Presents from 2019-09-23T09:56:57

Mack Beggs tells Muscle & Fitness about the controversy of being a two-time Texas state high school wrestling champ in the women's division, and the process of transitioning. Mack also spoke on ...

NBA Player Lance Thomas Angling for Another NBA Shot | Muscle&Fitness Presents from 2019-09-18T09:17:47

Former New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas talks fitness and fishing as the free agent looks to land on an NBA roster.

Sleep, Stress and the Truth About Wearables w/ Brandon Marcello | Ep. 31 from 2019-09-11T08:00

This week on the Muscle and Fitness podcast, Celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler speak with sleep expert Brandon Marcello about factors affecting sleep, tips for...

Single-Sport vs. Multisport Athletes, and Reflexive Performance Reset w/ J.L. Holdsworth | Ep. 30 from 2019-09-04T17:41:43

Former powerlifter and professional sports consultant J.L. Holdsworth dives into the benefits of Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR), his program is designed to refresh your body’s harmful compens...

Training Injured, Millennials Changing Healthcare, and Rheumatology w/ Dr. Natalie Azar | Ep. 29 from 2019-08-28T08:00

Listen to Dr. Natalie Azar put an end to some of the common fitness related hearsay by giving you the insider info from a practicing professional. The NBC News contributor explains the study of ...

How Training Can Help or Hurt a NFL Athlete w/ Sports Performance Consultant Derek Hansen | Ep. 28 from 2019-08-21T09:26:45

Every high level athlete wants to camp out in the gym, but sports consultant Dereck Hansen discusses how sometimes less is more. The crew also debates the best athletes of all time, w...

Exercise Choice, Strongest Bodybuilders, and Olympia Aspirations w/ Ethan Grossman | Ep. 27 from 2019-08-14T10:00

Aspiring bodybuilder and strength and conditioning coach, Ethan Grossman breaks down the required preparation to be a bodybuilder. Don Saladino and Zack Zeigler pick his brain about everything f...

WHOOP CEO Will Ahmed Talks Improving Athletic Performance, Wearable Tech, and Recovery | Ep. 26 from 2019-08-07T10:30

WHOOP CEO Will Ahmed has built a human performance company that has attracted investors like NBA superstar Kevin Durant and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, and they're currently the official recovery w...

HIIT Training, Muscle Biopsy, and Recovery w/ Kara Lazauskas | Ep. 25 from 2019-07-31T11:00

The Titan Games competitor Kara Lazauskas goes in depth about having her lung removed at 3-years-old, recovering physically and mentally from sports injuries, and the usefulness of a muscle biop...

Sex Hormones, TRT, and Optimal Testosterone Level w/ Ali Gilbert | Ep. 24 from 2019-07-10T09:51

Hormonal health expert Ali Gilbert talks in depth about testosterone replacement therapy and the lifestyle choices required to achieve optimal levels of testosterone naturally.

The Complex Character of Lance Armstrong, and Life Goals w/ Dr. Jeff Spencer | Ep. 23 from 2019-07-03T11:25:37

Celebrity trainer Don Saladino and Muscle & Fitness executive editor Zack Zeigler talk with Dr. Jeff Spencer about his time as an Olympian, his experience working with Lance Armstrong, and his m...

Mark Fisher Fitness is Serious Training Meets an Acid Trip | Ep. 22 from 2019-07-03T10:29:41

This week on the Muscle and Fitness podcast, celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler talk with Mark Fisher, creator of Mark Fisher Fitness to discuss his company as ...

Debunking Studies Linking Protein to Cancer, and Diet Myths with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon | Ep. 21 from 2019-07-03T10:29:04

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler sit down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to discuss the link, or lack thereof, between protein consumption and can...

Team USA Paralympic Powerlifter Garrison Redd Talks Not Being Discouraged, and Disabled Rights | Ep. 20 from 2019-06-25T13:25:22

At age 17 Brooklyn-born Garrison Redd was shot and paralyzed from the waist down. Rather than discourage him, his injury turned him into a different man: a Team USA Paralympic powerlifter, TEDx ...

Strength and Conditioning Coach Dr. Pat Davidson Talks Squat Rules and Questionable Trainers | Ep. 19 from 2019-06-24T11:04:35

M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler and celebrity trainer Don Saladino sit down with exercise physiologist, author, and strength and conditioning coach, Dr. Pat Davidson to discuss movement variab...

Powerlifter Jordan Shallow Talks Mobility, Strength Training, and Stability | Ep. 18 from 2019-06-20T11:39:48

This week on Muscle & Fitness Podcast Reps, celebrity trainer Don Saladino and Muscle & Fitness executive editor Zack Zeigler sit down with chiropractor, powerlifter, and strength coach Jordan S...

Are Wireless Devices Frying Your Brain? | Ep. 17 from 2019-06-20T11:38:53

This week on Muscle & Fitness Podcast REPS, Celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler discuss the potential side effects of the RF radiation emitted by bluetooth and o...

The Pros&Cons of Weighted Blankets, Overtly Negative School Lunch&Soda Studies | Ep. 16 from 2019-06-20T11:38:04

Celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler talk about the potential benefits of weighted blankets, new federal rules on school lunches, and a study that claims many chi...

The Bro Code for Being a Good Spotter, and How to Manage Stress | Ep. 15 from 2019-06-20T11:37:20

On this week’s episode of M&F Reps, celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler explain how to be a good spotter in the gym, share some useful techniques for stress mana...

The Pros&Cons of HIIT, and Should the Spartan Race be an Olympic Sport? | Ep. 14 from 2019-06-20T11:35:58

This week on REPS, Celebrity Trainer Don Saladino joins M&F Executive Editor Zack Zeigler to discuss the realities of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), the current possibility of Spartan ...

Tero Isokauppila, Founder of Four Sigmatic Talks Mushroom-based Coffer, Powder, and Other Beverages | Ep. 13 from 2019-06-20T11:35:23

Celebrity trainer Don Saladino and M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler sit down with special guest Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic, a company specializing in mushroom-based powders, cof...

Pro Bodybuilder Ben Pakulski Covers Mindfulness, and Toxic Burden | Ep. 12 from 2019-06-20T11:34:41

Is our food becoming dirtier? Is toxic burden to blame for your struggles with weight loss? Do mindfulness techniques really help a person become more aware and grounded? Find out in this week's...

Is the Smith Machine Worthwhile? | Ep. 11 from 2019-06-20T11:33:56

Is the Smith machine worthwhile, Punch Out!! and other old-school Nintendo games, why you should consider changing training programs you read in M&F, and more.

The Current State of Powerlifting, and the Freakish Strength of Stefi Cohen and Hafþór Björnsson | Ep. 10 from 2019-06-18T10:57:14

Muscle & Fitness executive editor Zack Zeigler and celebrity trainer Don Saladino rip through a handful of topics during this episode of M&F Reps, including the fallout from the 2019 Arnold Clas...

Audience Q&A, Social Media Commentators, and Dieting | Ep. 9 from 2019-06-18T10:56:40

Celebrity trainer Don Saladino and Muscle & Fitness executive editor Zack Zeigler answer audience questions and riff on everything from Don's bad mood to snide social media commentators to choos...

The Brittany Dawn Scandal, and Social Media Influencers | Ep.8 from 2019-06-18T10:55:28

Reps #008: Muscle & Fitness executive editor Zack Zeigler and celebrity trainer Don Saladino riff on Britany Dawn's social media apology (she reportedly sold fitness and diet programs online tha...

What Exactly Do “Celebrity Trainers” Really Do? | Ep. 7 from 2019-06-18T10:54:42

Muscle & Fitness magazine editor Zack Zeigler and celebrity trainer Don Saladino dig through topics such as daily life as a celebrity trainer, whether information overload creates chaos in the f...

Is Don Saladino on the Juice? | Ep. 6 from 2019-06-14T17:50:40

M&F Reps #006: M&F executive editor Zack Zeigler and celebrity trainer and Drive495 health club owner Don Saladino: Is Don on juice, the worst question to ask a coach or trainer, what causes peo...

The Dangers of Steroids, and Why People Hate Cardio | Ep. 5 from 2019-06-14T17:49:58

Muscle & Fitness executive editor Zack Zeigler and celebrity trainer Don Saladino rip through a handful of topics during this episode of M&F Reps, including Ambien hangovers, the dangers of ster...

How to Stay Motivated and Achieve Success | Ep. 4 from 2019-06-14T17:47:36

Celebrity trainer Don Saladino (@donsaladino) — the dude who trains Ryan Reynolds, David Harbour, and more! — and Muscle & Fitness executive editor Zack Zeigler (@zraz) discuss fitness tips for ...

Why Fitness New Year’s Resolution Rarely Work | Ep. 3 from 2019-06-14T17:47:10

Research shows around 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February 1—are you off the wagon yet? In this episode of M&F Reps, Muscle & Fitness executive editor Zack Zeigler (@zraz) and celebrit...

The Warning Signs of an Awful Personal Trainer | Ep. 2 from 2019-06-14T17:46:10

M&F Reps #002: M&F Executive Editor Zack Zeigler (@zraz) and celebrity trainer Don Saladino (@donsaladino) talk exercise selection, engage in a debate about the benefits of group fitness, how to...

Realistic Tips for Fitness Beginners | Ep. 1 from 2019-06-14T17:35:49

If you're a beginner to fitness in search of tips or motivation to ditch some bad habits, carve out two minutes to watch the very first episode of M&F Reps, featuring Zack Zeigler (@zraz), the b...