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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 40Why Stress & Cortisol Are Destroying Your Fat Loss and What to Do About It (Molly McNamee) | Ep 265
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25 New Year's Ideas to Lose Fat, Gain Muscle, and Boost Your Metabolism (Lateral Thinking) | Ep 264
Join our FREE Wits & Weights Facebook group to get a downloadable PDF guide of the 25 creative strategies in this episode... and connect with like-minded…
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The Beginner's Guide to Shedding Body Fat Without Losing Muscle | Ep 263
Get your FREE Macros 101 for Body Composition Guide to master your macros and calorie intake for fat loss, muscle gain, and better health, including workout…
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Fat Loss Q&A - Best Time to Work Out, Raw vs. Cooked Calories, Fasted Cardio to Lose Fat
Join our free Facebook group to ask a question and get resources like masterclasses, live Q&As, free guides, and community support -- Welcome to the final Q&A…
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3 Proven Strategies to Master Body Recomposition (Lose Fat and Gain Muscle) | Ep 262
Try MacroFactor FREE with my code WITSANDWEIGHTS. -- This is a replay of Ep 166. Originally aired on April 23, 2024 as: The Body Recomposition Blueprint…
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The Smarter Approach to Fat Loss Beyond Calories and Cardio | Ep 261
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Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The 12-Month Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Blueprint for Your Best Physique in 2025 | Ep 260
Download my free Precision Fat Loss Guide with the 6 core fat loss strategies customized for your experience, goals, and lifestyle (or go to…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Does DNA Testing Really Help You Build Muscle and Lose Fat? (Dr. Matt Dawson) | Ep 259
Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment to personalize YOUR strategy for fat loss, muscle gain, and physique development, giving you a 3-step action…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40How Tinsel the Elf Defeated Doubt with Perfect Form (A Holiday Tale of Strength vs Shadows) | Ep 258
Something sinister lurks in the woods around Strong Point, draining elves of their strength, energy, and most terrifyingly... their ability to train close to…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The Most UNDERRATED Fat Loss Secret Making You FATTER (and Sabotaging Muscle Gain Too) | Ep 257
Download my free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint to structure your nutrition for optimal muscle gain while minimizing fat gain (or go to…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Why Doctors Should Lift Weights (Strength Training for Longevity and Health ft. Dr. Spencer Nadolsky) | Ep 256
Download 8 free workout programs for strength and physique, novice and intermediate, 3 and 4 days, full gym and limited equipment, with exercise videos and…
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My Experiment with Peptides (BPC-157) for Shoulder Recovery (Confounding Variables) | Ep 255
Follow Nutrition Science Daily, our new 5-minute weekday morning podcast delivering the latest in nutrition, fat loss, and health science... plus simple tips…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 4010 Intermittent Fasting Myths Hurting Your Fat Loss | Ep 254
Download my free Nutrition for Body Composition guide to setup your nutrition for fat loss without intermittent fasting. Discover how to master your macros…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Introducing: Nutrition Science Daily
Follow Nutrition Science Daily, our brand new 5-minute daily morning podcast delivering you the latest in nutrition, fat loss, and health science. Available…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Modern TRT Is Broken (How to Fix Your Testosterone) with Ali Gilbert | Ep 253
Download my free Nutrition for Body Composition Guide to set up your calories and macros for fat loss, muscle gain, better health, improved workout nutrition…
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Why Women Over 50 NEED To Lift Heavy Weights in Menopause | Ep 252
Join our FREE Wits & Weights Facebook group for live Q&A, community, and more! — Surprise... it's our first dramatized mythbusting story! Thanks listeners for…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Counting Calories for Weight Loss vs. Tracking What Matters for Fat Loss | Ep 251
Join Wits & Weights Physique University and get courses, coaching, community, and live masterclasses to build a sustainable system for your ideal physique (fat…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Can THIS Natural Sweetener Reduce Belly Fat?
This is an early release of Episode 1 of Nutrition Science Daily, a brand new 5-minute daily morning podcast from Wits & Weights delivering you the latest in…
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3 Simple Ways to Beat Holiday Season Weight Gain Without Giving Up Your Favorite Foods | Bonus
Take control of your fitness, nutrition, and fat loss before the New Year with our Black Friday / Cyber Monday bundle! Get 6 months of 1:1 coaching (+1 bonus…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Your Macros and Training Plan Mean Nothing Without THIS (Kevin Palmieri) | Ep 250
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The #1 Reason Carbs Help You Build Muscle (Not Hurt Fat Loss) | Ep 249
Download my free muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint (free and newly updated) to optimize your carb intake for maximum muscle growth — If you've been told that…
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Weird Q&A - Turkey Tryptophan Sleepiness, Weight Gain from Food Smells, Pumpkin Pie Pre-Workout
Take control of your fitness, nutrition, and fat loss before the New Year with our Black Friday / Cyber Monday bundle! Get 6 months of 1:1 coaching (+1 bonus…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Why TikTok Fitness Advice Is Ruining Your Strength Training Results | Ep 248
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Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40My Favorite Lifting App for Evidence-Based Workouts (Michael Liu) | Ep 247
Download Boostcamp for free (use code witsandweights) and get instant access to 70+ workout plans from evidence-based coaches, or go to…
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Not Another Thanksgiving Fat Loss Podcast! (Entropy from the Holiday Chaos) | Ep 246
Download my free guide to eating out, traveling, parties, and more or go to witsandweights.com/free to navigate the chaos of holidays and dining out — Tired of…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Osteoporosis and Barbells (How Lifting Weights Prevents Bone Loss) | Ep 245
Join my FREE mailing list at witsandweights.com/email to learn more about lifting weights, workout programs, and tips for strength training and building…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Why Training Too Much Is Killing Your Muscle Gains (Natural Bodybuilder Jeff Alberts) | Ep 244
Download the free Progressive Overload guide or go to witsandweights.com/free to learn about progressive overload, why it’s important, and how to use it to…
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7 Sleep Quality Metrics You NEED to Track for Faster Gains and Fat Loss (Root Cause Analysis) | Ep 243
Join Physique University — Your wearable says you got 8 hours of sleep, but you're still waking up exhausted. Your sleep efficiency looks good, but your energy…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40You Can Build Muscle FASTER Than We Thought (Without More Fat Gain) | Ep 242
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Weird Q&A - Burn Calories Fidgeting, Horror Movies for Fat Loss, Build Muscle Once a Week
→ Join Physique University Welcome to another Weird Q&A, where I answer three offbeat questions about health and fitness, covering nutrition, training, and…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40How Nutrition Affects Mood, Strength Training Performance, and Fat Loss (Dr. Sarah Ballantyne) | Ep 241
📲 Download your free Nutrition 101 Guide to Body Composition to master your nutrition plan for sustainable fat loss, muscle gain, and improved health, plus…
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Stop Switching Exercises Until Changing THIS First (Tolerance Analysis) | Ep 240
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Election Day Bonus - You Have Two Choices... for Strength and Muscle (Volume vs. Intensity)
What if the key to maximizing your strength and muscle is based on how you vote? No, not for president or your local politicians, but between two important…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Build Muscle Using Blood Flow Restriction (BFR Training for Lifters Over 40) | Ep 239
Are you curious about blood flow restriction (BFR) training but unsure how to get results? Or have you tried it and felt it fell short of expectations? Philip…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Injury-Resilient Training for Lifetime Strength and Muscle (Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum) | Ep 238
Are nagging injuries and joint pain holding back your progress in the gym? Are you concerned about lifting as you get older, or simply want to stay strong for…
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Does Excess Protein Turn Into Sugar and Fat? (The Truth About Muscle Building) | Ep 237
Is that scoop of protein powder helping you build muscle, or is it just being wasted and turned into sugar and fat? Today, we're using the engineering concept…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 404 Ways to Increase Your Metabolism by 500 to 1000 Calories per Day | Ep 236
Are you tired of cutting calories to stay lean? Are you wondering how some people eat more while staying fit? Philip (@witsandweights) shares simple, effective…
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Bonus - How I Optimize Fitness and Health Over 40 to Turn Back the Clock (44th Birthday Reflection)
To celebrate my 44th birthday, I find myself reflecting on the winding road to health and wellness, sharing my deepest (but not darkest) thoughts with all of…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40How Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Builds More Muscle Using Less Weight (Nick Colosi) | Ep 235
Are you an experienced lifter looking for new ways to boost muscle growth, improve recovery, and stay injury-free? Have you heard about blood flow restriction…
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Never "Fall Off Track" Again with Your Fitness or Fat Loss (Risk Management) | Ep 234
Are you constantly "falling off track" with your fitness or fat loss goals? Life has a way of throwing curveballs at our carefully laid plans. Illness, work…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Metabolic Inflexibility After Extreme Dieting & Weight Loss on 'The Biggest Loser' | Ep 233
Have you ever wondered why crash diets seem to backfire, leaving you worse off than before? Do crash diets seem to set you up for failure instead of long-term…
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Weird Q&A - Negative Calorie Foods, Muscle Shock & Confusion, Late-Night Eating and Weight Gain
Welcome to another Weird Q&A, where I answer 3 offbeat questions about health and fitness (nutrition, training, mindset). If you like these episodes, send me a…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Microscopic Muscle Growth for Huge Gains (Justin Cottle) | Ep 232
Have your muscle gains stalled? Do you struggle to build muscle as fast as others despite your best efforts in the gym? Philip (@witsandweights) connects with…
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Here's Why Your Diet SHOULD Be Restrictive for Fat Loss (Design of Experiments) | Ep 231
"You don't need to restrict your diet to lose fat." How many times have you heard that? Yet you're still not seeing results. Here's the truth: some level of…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40How to Stay Motivated for Strength Training When Nothing Works | Ep 230
Are you having trouble staying motivated with your fitness goals? Do you start strong, only to lose momentum after a few weeks? Are you wondering why…
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Bonus Q&A - More Protein vs. More Carbs, Is Creatine Worth It for Muscle?
We're answering 2 questions from the Wits & Weights Facebook group: Should I lower my protein to get more carbs (or vice versa), especially during a…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The 5 Stages of Fitness Over 40 (Allan Misner) | Ep 229
Are you over 40 and frustrated by slow progress in your fitness journey? Do you find it harder to build muscle, lose fat, or maintain energy levels like you…
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Why Strength Training and Extreme Cardio Don't Mix (Bodybuilders vs. Runners) | Ep 228
Are you training for the wrong outcome? Are you working hard, going to the gym, but things aren't quite lining up for your physique and body composition goals?…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 407 Surprising BMR Facts (Your Metabolism Isn't Broken) | Ep 227
Is your metabolism holding you back from achieving your fitness goals? Do you ever wonder why your progress slows down despite your best efforts? Why do some…
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Weird Q&A - Survive on Protein Only, Spicy Foods Burn Fat, Sleep Less Perform Better?
The last "Weird Q&A" was so popular we're doing another one! In Weird Q&A, I answer 3 offbeat questions about health and fitness (nutrition, training…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Build an Aesthetic Physique Without Destroying Your Mental Health with Laurin Conlin | Ep 226
Do you feel trapped by obsessive dieting and constantly analyzing your body? Are you sacrificing your mental health in the pursuit of fitness goals? What if…
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Ignoring THIS Energy Source Is Killing Your Strength and Stamina (Power Systems) | Ep 225
Are you neglecting a crucial energy system in your workouts? Discover how the engineering concept of Power Systems can be applied to your training (building…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40Why Carbs Are NOT Killing Your Fat Loss (Keto vs. Pro-Metabolic Diets) | Ep 224
Do you find yourself torn between low-carb diets and pro-carb philosophies? Are you frustrated by conflicting advice about carbs and wondering what’s right for…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The Crazy-Busy Parent's Guide to Training and Staying Fit with Bryan Boorstein | Ep 223
Are you a busy parent struggling to stay fit while juggling school runs, work, and family? Do you wonder if it's possible to reclaim your pre-kids fitness? How…
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This Quick Change Will Help You Stick to Your Fat Loss Meal Plan (Kaizen) | Ep 222
Struggling to stick to your fat loss meal plan? Or any nutrition plan? Learn how the engineering concept of Kaizen – continuous improvement through small…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40The Hidden Reason You're Skipping Strength Training (It's Not Laziness) | Ep 221
Do you skip the gym, even though you know how amazing you’ll feel afterward? Have you set fitness goals but can't seem to stay consistent with your workouts?…
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Weird Q&A - Lose Fat Eating Pizza, Burn Calories Drinking Water, Sleep Cold to Lose Weight
In this new type of bonus episode called Weird Q&A, I answer 3 offbeat questions about health and fitness (nutrition, training, mindset). If you like these…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40How to Lift Heavy, Run Fast, and Train as a Hybrid Athlete with Cody McBroom | Ep 220
Are you torn between focusing on strength or endurance? Are you wondering if you can lift heavy while building stamina? Or maybe you’re struggling to find a…
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How to Avoid Losing Muscle, Especially On Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs (Sensor Damping) | Ep 219
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can be incredibly effective, but they risk muscle loss due to appetite suppression, which leads to a much larger calorie…
Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40What Causes Stubborn Midlife Belly Fat (It's Not What You Think) | Ep 218
Do you ever wonder why that stubborn belly fat won’t budge, even with a solid diet and workout routine? Are you in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and noticing…