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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
Should You Lose Fat, Build Muscle, or Maintain? (Nutrition & Training Audit) | Ep 315
Book your FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment (not a sales pitch) and have me personally audit your training and nutrition approach or go to…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Your Secret Weapon for Fat Loss is NOT a Calorie Deficit or Macros | Ep 314
Is fat loss really made in the kitchen (combined with strength training)? Or do we have it backward? This episode examines why building muscle must be your…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
When "Putting in the Reps" Doesn't Work | Bonus
→ Join Physique University: https://physique.witsandweights.com/ -- The advice to "just put in the reps" sounds motivating, but does it always work? Today I'm…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 4010 Fat Loss Myths the Fitness Industry Keeps Selling (Isaiah Mitchell) | Ep 313
Get the other part of this conversation on Isaiah’s podcast “Fat Loss Forever” to hear Philip expose 10 more myths! -- Think fasting fixes everything? That…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Why It's Perfectly OK to Chase Aesthetics (Lose Fat to Get Lean, Healthy, AND Happy) | Ep 312
Join Wits & Weights Physique University and get 2 weeks free plus access to your first challenge. Transform your physique in a way that optimizes both health…
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Are Low-Carb Diets Wrecking Your Metabolism and Fat Loss? | Ep 311
Download your free Nutrition 101 for Body Composition guide at witsandweights.com/free to learn exactly how to set up your macros (including CARBS!), calories…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Build Your Complete Home Gym for Under $1,000 | Bonus
Get my free Ultimate Home Gym Guide with exact equipment recommendations, budget breakdowns, and sample layouts…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Can You Lose Fat Without Tracking Macros? (Christina McClurken) | Ep 310
Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment, designed to fine-tune your strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step action…
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How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle WITHOUT Bulking or Cutting (Jeff Hoehn) | Ep 309
Get the other part of this conversation on Jeff's podcast "The Mind Muscle Connection" to hear Philip discussing more aggressive approaches to body…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Preserving Muscle on GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications (or Rapid Fat Loss) | Ep 308
Get your free 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment to identify your biggest nutrition challenge and get a personalized action plan to optimize your approach…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40How Women Can Build More Muscle and Gym Confidence (Holly Baxter) | Ep 307
Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment, designed to fine-tune your strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step action…
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Does the Perfect Fat Loss Plan Exist? (Black vs. Blue Line) | Ep 306
Get your free 2-week trial of Physique University where I teach a complete system for transforming your body using evidence-based strategies and engineering…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
8 Fat Loss Strategies if Your Metabolism is Really Low | Ep 305
Get your free Nutrition 101 for Body Composition guide to setup your diet, calories, macros, meal timing/frequency, and more for fat loss, muscle building, and…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40You’re Doing Everything Right… So Why Is Your Body Stuck? (Adam Badger) | Ep 304
You’re tracking your macros, crushing your lifts, and doing everything right. So why aren’t you seeing results? What’s holding you back? I bring on Adam Badger…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Hidden Triggers Making You Overeat and Stall Fat Loss (Sarah Krieger) | Ep 303
Get the other part of this conversation on Sarah's podcast "Don't Call Me Skinny" to hear Philip discussing the data/systems side of emotional eating -- Ever…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Metabolism Slowing Down with Age? What is REALLY Happening (and How to Reverse It) | Ep 302
Join Wits & Weights Physique University with 2 weeks FREE + your first challenge free -- Discover whether your metabolism actually slows down with age and…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40How Strength Training Enhances Mental Toughness and Reduces Stress (Amanda Nigg) | Ep 301
Download my free Fat Loss & Muscle Gain Nutrition guide to setup your calories, macros, meal timing, and more to eliminate the guesswork and improve your…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Epic Q&A - 30 Nutrition & Training Questions Answered with Spartan Efficiency | Ep 300
Submit your question and get featured on a future Q&A or dedicated episode or go to witsandweights.com/question --- It's our 300th episode, so we're doing an…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Your Macro Tracking App is Too "Dumb" for Real Fat Loss (or Muscle Gain) | Ep 299
Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. -- Meticulously tracking your food but still not seeing results? You're not alone—and it's probably not your…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Does Cycle Syncing Your Workouts & Nutrition Actually Work? (Jillian Greaves) | Ep 298
Download my new Strength Training for Hormone Health guide to optimize hormones, boost your metabolism, and maintain muscle mass for life. — Does your…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Strength vs. Hypertrophy (The 65% Threshold for Lifters Chasing PRs vs. Muscle Size) | Ep 297
Download a FREE set of 8 strength and physique-focused workout programs from Physique University for 3 vs. 4 days, novice vs. intermediate, a built in log…
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The Most CRITICAL Skill for Sustainable Fat Loss | Ep 296
Get 2 weeks free + your first trial in the Physique University, the program that helps ambitious individuals master the approach discussed in this episode with…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40How Melanie Dropped From 24% to 16% Body Fat (and Still Got Stronger) | Ep 295
Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment to audit your training and nutrition strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
When You CAN "Eat More to Lose Weight" (for Fat Loss) | Ep 294
Join Wits & Weights Physique University for a custom nutrition plan incorporating these volume-maximizing strategies. Get 2 weeks free to try it out. If you're…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
7 Benefits of Sprinting to Lose Fat (And Why It Beats Cardio, Especially for Lifters!) | Ep 293
Get FREE access to our workshop on adding sprinting to your training (and the replay), your first challenge, and 2 weeks FREE in Wits & Weights Physique…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
You Don't Need a Coach for Macros or Meal Plans | Bonus
Get your first challenge free plus 2 weeks full access (also free) to Wits & Weights Physique University (WWPU) plus a custom nutrition plan, live coaching…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Why Women NEED to Bulk for Long-Term Strength and Longevity (Niki Sims) | Ep 292
Download my free Strength Training for Hormone Health guide to optimize your hormones, boost your metabolism, and maintain muscle mass for life. — Are you…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
10 Reasons Muscle Burns Even More Calories Than You Think (Thermal Mass) | Ep 291
Get your free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint at witsandweights.com/muscle to optimize your nutrition for maximum muscle growth while minimizing fat gain…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
What Happens to Macros (Carbs, Fats, and Protein) Inside Your Body? | Ep 290
Join the Wits & Weights Facebook group where this question originated and connect with like-minded people who are focused on evidence-based nutrition and…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Warning! Before You Hire a Fat Loss Coach (or Join a Nutrition or Weight Loss Program) | Bonus
Need a plan + accountability to lose 10-30 lbs of fat? Get FREE access to your first challenge + 2 weeks free in Wits & Weights Physique University (WWPU)…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40How Cassandra Lost 11 Lbs Fat in 12 Weeks (While Building Muscle & Eating Carbs) | Ep 289
Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment, designed to fine-tune your strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step action…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
What Your HRV Numbers Actually Mean (Resonance Theory) | Ep 288
Submit a question for the podcast (and get a personal reply plus a shoutout). Just go to witsandweights.com/question -- Confused about what those HRV numbers…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Should You Lose Those Last 5-10 Pounds? (Nutrition & Training Audit) | Ep 287
To book your own FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment (not a sales pitch) and have me personally audit your training and fat loss approach, visit…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The Solution to Menopause Belly, Metabolism, and Bone Loss? | Bonus
→ Follow Nutrition Science Daily in your favorite podcast app or go to https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/nutrition-science-daily -- Enjoy this bonus…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Walking vs. Running for Fat Loss and Longevity (Brad Kearns) | Ep 286
Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment, designed to fine-tune your strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step action…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
What Is Your Muscle Gain Efficiency (MGE) Score? (The Bottleneck Effect) | Ep 285
Get FREE 2 weeks free + access to the MGE Calculator in Wits & Weights Physique University (WWPU) along with a custom nutrition plan, live coaching calls…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
My Hardest Bulk Ever (The Hidden "Energy Drain" When Your Metabolism Fights Back) | Ep 284
Get your free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint at witsandweights.com/muscle to optimize your nutrition for maximum muscle growth while minimizing fat gain…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Are Low Bar Squats REALLY Needed for Strength and Size? (Andy Baker) | Ep 283
Download my free Progressive Overload Guide to maximize your progress in the gym and build strength and size. — What if sticking to just one squat style is…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The ONLY Strength Standard You Need to Progress Forever (Control Systems) | Ep 282
Get FREE access to your first challenge + 2 weeks free in Wits & Weights Physique University (WWPU) along with a custom nutrition plan, live coaching calls…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Is Allulose the New GLP-1 Alternative to Weight Loss Drugs? | Ep 281
Submit your nutrition and training questions at witsandweights.com/question to get featured on the show — Discover how a natural sugar called allulose is…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
New Monthly Fat Loss Challenges Plus Big Changes Coming to the Podcast | Bonus
Get FREE access to your first challenge + 2 weeks free in Wits & Weights Physique University (WWPU) along with a custom nutrition plan, live coaching calls…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The ONE Sleep Change That Boosts Fat Loss, HRV, and Muscle Recovery (Dr. Peter Martone) | Ep 280
Download my free Better Sleep, Better Body guide to optimize your sleep for fat loss, body composition, and hormones --- Could your sleep position be holding…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Why Your Stress Feels Out of Control (Nyquist Stability Criterion) | Ep 279
Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment to identify your stress triggers and get a personalized 3-step action plan --- If your stress response feels…
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Lifting Weights vs. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Fat Loss Over 40 | Ep 278
Join our free Facebook community to connect with others optimizing their nutrition and training. -- Can strength training alone help optimize your hormones…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Managing Autoimmune Disorders and Chronic Illness Naturally (Heather Gray) | Ep 277
Are you struggling with autoimmune symptoms that doctors keep dismissing? Are you tired of trying endless medications without seeing real improvement? I bring…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Why Daily Weigh-Ins Help Fat Loss (Even When the Scale Lies) | Ep 276
Try MacroFactor free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS - download on Apple/iPhone or Google/Android -- Should you weigh yourself daily? Learn about an engineering…
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The Surprising 4th Macro That Stalls Fat Loss (and Increases Belly Fat) | Ep 275
Join our free Facebook community to connect with others optimizing their nutrition and training -- That hidden "4th macro" (beyond protein, fats, and carbs)…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Why Getting Stronger Makes Everything Better | Bonus
Learn about the importance of strength training for women over 40, navigating life's challenges, and the health and longevity benefits of progressive overload…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Lose Fat and Build Muscle Without Sacrificing Your Marriage or Relationship (EJ and Tarah Kerwin) | Ep 274
Join our free Facebook group to continue this conversation and connect with others who are building their best health and physique. You’ll get exclusive…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The 7 Types of Rest and Recovery for Maximum Muscle Gain (Work-Rest Cycle) | Ep 273
Download the Stress Solution Guide now with more detailed strategies to reduce stress (and improve fat loss and muscle gain) -- Are you tired despite getting…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The WORST Weight Loss Diet to Lose 20 Pounds or More | Ep 272
Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment, designed to fine-tune your strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step action…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
Q&A - Does Muscle Weigh the Same as Body Fat? | Bonus
Ask Philip a question for the podcast using our new form and get a personal reply by email plus a shoutout on the show (if you want). Or go to…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Why Food is NOT the Problem When Your Diet Falls Off Track (Ali Shapiro) | Ep 271
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of dieting and frustration? Why do your best efforts with food seem to fail when it matters most? Is it possible that your food…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The 6-10 Biofeedback Model for Faster Fat Loss (Balanced Scorecard) | Ep 270
Book your FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment and get personalized guidance on which metrics to track for your situation. Take the 2025 Podcast Listener…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40How to Eat Thousands of Calories to Gain Muscle and Weight (Not Just for Hardgainers) | Ep 269
Download my free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint for the exact steps to structure your diet, calorie surplus, macros, and more to gain muscle at the…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The Secrets to Smarter Training and Nutrition in 2025 | Bonus
Take the 2025 Podcast Listener Survey now to share your feedback and enter for a chance to win a FREE month of Wits & Weights Physique University. Let me know…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Dynamic Resistance Using Tonal vs. Free Weights for Muscle Gain (Troy Taylor) | Ep 268
Download my free Progressive Overload Guide to learn how to gain muscle, strength, and performance like never before. — How can dynamic resistance change the…
- Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40
The 3 Million Steps Challenge for Massive Fat Loss in 2025 (Compound Effect) | Ep 267
Join our free Facebook group to connect with others taking the #3MillionSteps2025 Challenge challenge! -- Are you struggling to lose that last bit of fat?…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 406 Ways to Lose Fat in 2025 (Using Science-Based Methods) | Ep 266
Download my free Precision Fat Loss Guide with the 6 core fat loss strategies customized for your experience, goals, and lifestyle (or go to…
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Lose Fat and Win $50K in 2025 (New Year's Transformation Challenge)
Want to kickstart your 2025 transformation AND have a chance to win big? MacroFactor just announced their $100,000 New Year's Transformation Challenge, with a…