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Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Strength training and fat loss for men and women over 40 is the foundation of this show. In every episode I put a popular piece of fitness advice under the microscope, find the hidden reason it doesn't work, and give you the deceptively simple fix that does. For skeptics of the fitness industry who are tired of following the rules and still not seeing results.
If you've been lifting weights, tracking macros, and doing "all the right things" but your body composition hasn't changed, you're…
Episodes
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Do You Know Your FFMI? (The Muscle Metric That Ignores Body Fat) | Ep 366
Get your FFMI calculated automatically with the Physique & Biofeedback Tracker in Physique University to track your actual muscle development over time and…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
5 Ways to Reverse Menopause Belly Fat (New Science) | Ep 365
Build muscle and lose fat (no dieting or bulking) with the 90-Day Body Recomp Workshop replay + bonuses (90-day week-by-week plan, custom nutrition plan, and…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The Bulletproof Diet (Eat More Food, Not More Calories) | Bonus
This week in my Instagram feed, I shared 2 critical principles that determine if your nutrition plan will actually work for fat loss and muscle building in…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Can Your DNA Predict How Fast You'll Build Muscle and Lose Fat? (Joe Cohen) | Ep 364
Join Physique University (free for 2 weeks) to engineer your best physique using our science-based fat loss and muscle-building blueprint — Why can two people…
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How to Estimate Your Metabolism ACCURATELY (The Best Way to Calculate Calories) | Ep 363
Get your free Nutrition 101 for Body Composition Guide to learn the fundamentals of energy balance, macros, and meal timing for building muscle and losing fat…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Fat Loss WITHOUT a Calorie Deficit? (Body Recomp Explained) | Ep 362
Join the 90-Day Body Recomp Workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, August 19) at 12 PM Eastern for only $27 (replay included). Get Philip's complete system for…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
90 Days to Lose Fat and Build Muscle at the Same Time | Bonus
Register for the 90-Day Body Recomp Workshop this Tuesday, August 19th at 12pm Eastern (replay included) at live.witsandweights.com -- Tired of cutting and…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The Lost Legacy of Women's Strength (Anne Marie Chaker) | Ep 361
Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? Join the new Physique University for just $27/month and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited…
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The Truth About Historical Weight Loss Fads (Evidence-Based Fat Loss Today) | Ep 360
Get your free Nutrition 101 for Body Composition guide to understand the fundamentals of nutrition and personalize your calories/macros…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Are Forever Chemicals in Cookware Sabotaging Your Hormone Health and Metabolism? | Ep 359
Get Chef's Foundry P600 ceramic cookware at 50% off plus a complete guide on cookware materials and safety at: witsandweights.com/chefsfoundry -- Do you cook…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Managing GLP‑1 Side Effects for Weight Loss Without Losing Muscle (Justin Silver) | Ep 358
Get 10% off SymptoGuard to manage GLP‑1 side effects and stay consistent with your eating and training. — Are GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic secretly stalling your…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
5‑Day Powerbuilding Blueprint for Strength and Size (Introducing RESOLUTE) | Ep 357
Get my new RESOLUTE 5-Day Powerbuilding template when you join Physique University to maximize both strength and muscle growth simultaneously at this link…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Junk Food vs. Clean Eating for Fat Loss (Lyle McDonald) | Ep 356
Get a FREE custom nutrition plan when you join Physique University to maximize both strength and muscle growth simultaneously at this link (special for podcast…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
73 Year Old Listener Doubles Sprinting Power in 4 Months (12-Minute Protocol) | Bonus
Join Physique University for just $27 a month to access our workshop on sprint training and receive a free custom nutrition plan using this exclusive listener…
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Ozempic Envy, GLP-1 Microdosing, and the Weight Loss Wars | Ep 355
Get your free custom nutrition plan (exclusive to podcast listeners) when you join Wits & Weights Physique University for just $27/month -- The psychology…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Q&A - Post-Bulk Fat Loss, Walking Too Much, and Diet Fatigue (Brandon DaCruz) | Ep 354
Check out the other half of our Q&A on Brandon's Chasing Clarity podcast, where we tackle your questions on hunger, cravings, appetite, and artificial…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
5 Rules of Ronnie Coleman, King of Bodybuilding (Lifting Legends #1) | Ep 353
Get the new RESOLUTE 5-day Powerbuilding Program in Physique University and stop second-guessing your approach to lifting. Join for just $27/month and get a…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Is Your LIVER Stalling Fat Loss and Muscle Growth? (Sara Banta) | Ep 352
Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? Join the new Physique University for just $27/month and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
How to Warmup for Strength Training and Lift Heavy Safely | Ep 351
Get a full Lifting Lessons course including how to warmup in Physique University and stop second-guessing your approach to lifting. Join for just $27/month and…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The Day Weight Loss Changed Forever | Ep 350
Get your free custom nutrition plan (exclusive to podcast listeners) when you join Wits & Weights Physique University for just $27/month -- There was a day…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The #1 Habit for Blood Sugar Control and Insulin Resistance | Bonus
Discover the most powerful daily habit for blood sugar control that most people completely overlook. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my recent conversation…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Why Women Over 40 Don’t NEED to Lift Heavy to Fight Osteosarcopenia (Megan Dahlman) | Ep 349
Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? Join the new Physique University for just $27/month and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
12 Rules of Training Volume to Build More Muscle | Ep 348
Join the new Wits & Weights Physique University at just $27/month (was $87) - get access to training templates, course library, private community, and so much…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
How to Reverse Prediabetes Without Losing Muscle or Cutting Carbs | Ep 347
Get your free Nutrition 101 Guide at witsandweights.com/free to learn how to structure your nutrition (including carbs) for optimal health and body composition…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Can Strategic Fasting Enhance Muscle Gain (Reduce Fat During a Bulk)? | Bonus
Join the new Wits & Weights Physique University at just $27/month (was $87) - get access to training templates, course library, private community, and so much…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Organic, Grass-Fed, and Natural - What Food Labels DON'T Tell You (Natalie Kovarik) | Ep 346
Are you overpaying for food that’s supposed to be healthier? Have food labels like “grass-fed,” “non-GMO,” and “all-natural” been misleading you? What if the…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The PERMA Framework - 5 Pillars of Positive Psychology for Sustainable Fat Loss | Ep 345
Join my email list for exclusive content on the psychology of transformation that you won't find anywhere else. Go to witsandweights.com/email -- Struggling…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
7 Fat Loss Tips from 70 Years of Research | Ep 344
Grab your free Ultimate Macros Guide ebook to implement everything covered in today's episode with specific formulas and practical steps. Go to…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
95% of Diets Fail, Fitness Gurus, and Your Over 40 Muscle Retirement Plan | Bonus
What if everything you thought you knew about fitness was filtered through marketing hype rather than science? After experimenting with countless diet trends…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Blood Sugar Spikes, Carb Myths, GLP-1s, and Fat Loss Tips from a Type 1 Diabetic (Ben Tzeel) | Ep 343
Grab your free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint to learn how to eat for your training goals (even when managing blood sugar and eating carbs). Go to…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The 2-Minute Walking Hack That Builds 47% More Muscle | Ep 342
Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS to see exactly how these walking breaks impact your daily calorie burn and support your muscle-building or…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Post-Bulk Body Image Struggles and Fat Loss with a Slower Metabolism | Ep 341
Try Wits & Weights Physique University free for 2 weeks at witsandweights.com/physique - get a custom nutrition plan, live coaching calls, workout programs…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Lose Fat and Get Shredded with Less Effort and More Energy (Alex Feinberg) | Ep 340
Grab your FREE Ultimate Macros Guide, designed for those who are serious about optimizing their physique. It's not a quick fix; it's a playbook that teaches…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Why Calories Matter for Fat Loss (Evidence-Based) | Ep 339
Get your free Nutrition 101 guide at witsandweights.com/free to understand the fundamentals of nutrition without getting lost in the weeds, including how to…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Who Cares How Strong You Are? | Ep 338
Join my free email list for exclusive mindset content or go to witsandweights.com/email -- That crushing moment when you see someone warming up with what you…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Forget Motivation and Do THIS for Consistent Workouts and Fat Loss (Jenn Trepeck) | Ep 337
Join Physique University (free for 2 weeks) to get a custom nutrition and lifestyle plan with the simple steps to start engineering your ideal physique, plus…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The Real Cause of INFLAMMATION Killing Your Fat Loss and Muscle | Ep 336
Join our free Facebook community at facebook.com/groups/witsandweights -- Tired of the inflammation fear-mongering? Stop obsessing over "toxic" foods and learn…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
5 Steps to Overcome Menopause Weight Loss Resistance | Ep 335
Grab your free Menopause Fat Loss Over 40 Guide to get the complete evidence-based strategy for navigating fat loss during this transition -- Struggling with…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Q&A - Walking for Fat Loss, Fewer Carbs for Heavy Lifts | Bonus
Can walking alone get you to your fat loss goals? Should you tweak your nutrition on heavy lifting days versus lighter training sessions? This bonus Q&A…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The Biggest Training Mistakes After Novice Progression (Starting Strength CEO Nick Delgadillo) | Ep 334
Get your free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint to optimize your diet and tracking so you have the energy and recovery to maximize your lifting – Why did…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Is Fiber Useless for Fat Loss? (What Carnivore Gets Wrong) | Ep 333
Grab your FREE Nutrition 101 Guide for Body Composition to build a flexible, evidence-based approach to eating that supports your physique goals without…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Can You Spot Reduce Belly Fat (and Other Stubborn Areas) After All? | Ep 332
Submit a question for the podcast (and get a personal reply plus a shoutout). Just go to witsandweights.com/question -- Tired of hearing "spot reduction is…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Best Protein Powder Alternative (The Ideal Protein Bar for Muscle Building) | Ep 331
Join Physique University (free for 2 weeks) to get a custom, flexible nutrition plan so you can enjoy foods that feel good! – How do you know what’s actually…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The Blue Zone Hoax (Why Popular Longevity Diets Don't Improve Health) | Ep 330
Join the Wits & Weights Facebook Group for evidence-based support and community, plus live Q&As and exclusive content -- Learn about one of the biggest…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Progressive Overload (Plus the Protein Giveaway Winner) | Bonus
Register FREE for today's live workshop on Progressive Overload by joining Wits & Weights Physique University (WWPU). Get your first 2 weeks free, including…
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Building Muscle After 60 (How a 68-Year-Old Gained Muscle With a Shoulder Injury) | Ep 329
Join WWPU (Wits & Weights Physique University) to get a tailored nutrition and training system to lose fat and build muscle (at any age) - first two weeks…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Can You Eat "Clean" Without Food Guilt in an Ultra-Processed World? (Alana Bonnemann) | Ep 328
Join Physique University (free for 2 weeks) to get a custom, flexible nutrition plan so you can enjoy foods that feel good! – Are you stuck in a cycle of guilt…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Lose Fat vs. Burn Fat (Randle Cycle, Low-Carb, and Fasted Training) | Ep 327
⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts (by May 31) for a chance to win a free protein supplement in our monthly giveaway! -- Confused about "fat burning"…
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The 3+3 Model of Optimal Fat Loss | Ep 326
Download my free Nutrition 101 for Body Composition guide to implement these principles with exact calorie and macro targets…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The 98% Success Method to Go Alcohol-Free and Get Lean (James Swanwick) | Ep 325
Join Physique University (free for 2 weeks) to engineer your best physique using our science-based fat loss and muscle-building blueprint. – Do you feel like…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
How the "Weekend Diet" Accelerates Fat Loss and Preserves More Muscle (Strategic Refeeds) | Ep 324
Download the FREE Precision Fat Loss Guide to choose one of 6 strategies designed for your experience, goals, and lifestyle: witsandweights.com/free -- What if…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Why Perimenopause Fat Loss Feels Harder After 40 (Brooke Davis) | Ep 323
Get the other side of this powerful conversation on Brooke’s podcast ”Fitness Simplified,” where she interviews Philip on the muscle and metabolism side of…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40My Escape from Low-Carb Diets to More Energy, Muscle, and Fat Loss | Ep 322
Join our FREE Wits & Weights Facebook group to connect with other listeners who are applying these evidence-based approaches to their fitness journey (or…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The Hidden Roadblock That Stalled My Metabolism and Fat Loss (Critical Path) | Ep 321
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Strength Training with Back Problems (Lifting "Heavy" in Midlife) | Ep 320
Submit a question for the podcast (and get a personal reply plus a shoutout) at witsandweights.com/question -- If you have back issues, you might think heavy…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
How She Lost 100 Pounds in Perimenopause and is Building Muscle Over 40 | Ep 319
Join WWPU (Wits & Weights Physique University) to learn evidence-based approaches to building muscle and losing fat at any age. From strategies for women…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Lose 3-7 Pounds in 2 Weeks for Summer (Rapid Fat Loss is Not for Everyone!) | Bonus
Sign up for the Fat Loss Blitz challenge to lose 3-7 pounds of fat in 2 weeks for the summer: http://witsandweights.com/physique -- Is there a FASTER way to…
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Strength Training With Injuries (How to Build Muscle With Limited Mobility) | Ep 318
Submit a question for the podcast (and get a personal reply plus a shoutout) at witsandweights.com/question -- Ever feel like your strength training goals are…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
How to Use Data to Stop Emotional Eating and Lose Fat | Ep 317
Ever wonder why you keep eating when you're not actually hungry? The battle between emotions and rational decisions plays out most visibly in our eating…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Can You Prioritize Health & Longevity and Still Build a Strong, Lean Body? (Anna Clough) | Ep 316
Get the other part of this conversation on Anna’s podcast “Get Strong and Healthy” where Philip breaks down how to train for aesthetics without sacrificing…