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High Intensity Business is a high intensity strength training and strength training business podcast offering content to help you realise your health goals, become a great personal trainer, and build a successful HIT business. Content includes training protocols, workouts, exercise science, nutrition, and biohacking. From a HIT business perspective, we cover personal training, coaching, startup, sales, marketing, operations, systems, hiring, scaling, etc. Guests include Dr Doug McGuff, Drew ...
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Welcome to the Runners Zone Podcast hosted by Nathan Carlson and Chris Johnson. Lend us your ear as we We interview world leaders in endurance sports, discuss optimizing performance for runnings and help provide practical solutions to common running problems. We also discuss life as niche-practice business owners treating and training runners.
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Welcome to an interview variety show for your ears hosted by Justin Michael. Each episode brings together a fan of Batman: The Animated Series or a special guest who worked on the TV show to discuss their favorite episodes from the legendary 90’s cartoon. Why? Because I love this show. You probably do, too.
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500 - What I've Learned After 11 Years of Interviewing World-Class HIT Experts and Fitness Entrepreneurs (Luke Carlson interviews Lawrence Neal)
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1:11:02What can you learn after 11 years and 500 episodes of listening to world-class strength trainers, exercise scientists, and HIT Business experts? In this milestone episode, Discover Strength CEO Luke Carlson turns the tables on Lawrence Neal (me!) and we talk about the most high-impact things you can do as a fitness business owner, as a strength tra…
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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson explores the growing popularity of strength training and the critical role that machines play in maximizing results. With the fitness industry shifting towards resistance training, Luke debunks common myths surrounding free weights and highlights seven key benefits of using strength tra…
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502 - How To Start A New HIT Studio With Just $100,000 — The Complete Blueprint from Start To Finish with Pete Cerqua
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1:36:57If you had the money to start your HIT studio right now, do you know the exact steps to make sure it becomes sustainable and successful fast? Million-dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua returns to talk about the exact steps you can take to build out your new HIT studio and get sessions as quickly as possible. We talk about where to get capital, managing you…
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Join Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength, as he dives into the science behind improving body composition and the evolution of the Body Comp Challenge, a program that has helped clients build muscle and lose fat for over 16 years. Luke shares the origins of the challenge, the latest research on strength training, protein intake, and fat loss, and…
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501 - The Best HIT Machines and Equipment for Your Strength Studio Just Got Even Better (Imagine Strength)
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48:36How big of an impact can the equipment you choose have on your HIT Business? Imagine Strength’s Jeff Turner returns to talk about why your HIT studio equipment should help you to become as profitable as possible while helping you give your clients great results. We also go into new additions and improvements that help you serve more customers, we t…
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Episode 65: What do you struggle with in the clinic?
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30:32Boston Bones, Tendons, Weights, & Whistles https://chrisjohnsonpt.com/product/bones-tendons-weights-whistles-boston-march-2025/ Timestamps: 2:20 What’s new with Chris4:30 What’s new with Nathan5:30 Case study one - vague hip pain14:10 Case study two - glute med tendinopathy?16:30 Chris and Nathan come to Boston18:20 Solopreneuer corner: One tip for…
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5 Practices to Stay Motivated When You Don't Want to Work Out
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18:27Join Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength and exercise physiologist, as he shares five practical strategies for staying motivated when you don’t feel like working out. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !…
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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson dives into the popular yet often misunderstood topic of core training. Luke explores the origins and evolution of core training, its widespread popularity in fitness culture, and its scientific validity. He clarifies what the "core" actually encompasses and…
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499 - The Best HIT Protocol for Strength, Muscle Mass, & Hypertrophy (SuperSlow VS High-Volume HIT Debate with Dagoberto Vila and Dr. James Fisher)
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55:06What really is the ultimate HIT protocol for optimal hypertrophy and maximizing your genetic potential for building strength and muscle mass? In this episode, SuperSlow Master Dagoberto Vila and Exercise Scientist Dr. James Fisher debate on whether SuperSlow or higher-volume HIT can help you get the ultimate gains — and what you can take away from …
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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson explores the impact of resistance training on body composition. Luke explains how strength training increases lean muscle tissue at any age, enhancing resting metabolic rate and long-term fat reduction. He dives into the benefits of training to muscle failu…
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498 - How to Fine-Tune Your HIT Workouts and Design A Great Client Experience (with Luke Carlson)
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40:47How can you design HIT workouts into client experiences so great that you’ll never lose a client, even when they get injured? Discover Strength CEO Luke Carlson returns to take you step-by-step on the high-level process of building a bulletproof HIT workout that not only stops you from losing clients (which is easier than you think!) and give them …
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Episode 64: The Skills You Don't Learn in School
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39:48To learn more about Chris and Nathan's new business offer click below. https://skilled-teacher-862.kit.com/7fca4b4f3b Episode Timestamps 3:00 Taking time off around the holidays 6:30 Downtime in training and in business 9:00 The space between the stimulus and response 12:42 A new offering from Chris & Nathan 15:20 The non-clinical skills you need 2…
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Workout Focus: Rep Range and Weight and Their Effect on Toning or Bulking
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16:34In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson dives into one of the most enduring myths in strength training: the belief that repetition ranges and weight loads exclusively determine muscle strength, endurance, size, and tone. Luke debunks these misconceptions with research-backed insights, emphasizing…
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497 - How to Design Great HIT Workouts That Blow Your Clients' Minds and Get You Automatic Referrals (with Lou Abato)
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43:01What if you could design a HIT workout and client experience so good that they’ll want to refer endless clients to you? Master Strength Trainer and former competitive natural bodybuilder Lou Abato joins the podcast to talk about what it’s like to stand out and outcompete other big city gyms with zero advertising. Lou is the CEO of the Ultimate Trai…
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Lengthened Partials Study with James Fisher PhD, James Steele PhD, and David Gschneidner
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30:54In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson has three special guests on to discuss the Lengthened Partials Study that was conducted across 15 Discover Strength locations. James Fisher PhD, James Steele PhD, and David Gschneidner will discuss the importance of this study, the design, and the results! We want to thank all of the ex…
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496 - How to Build A Highly Successful, Isometrics-Only HIT Fitness Business (with Isophit Inventor Brad Thorpe)
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46:16Can you really build your own highly successful HIT Fitness Business using only Isometric Protocols and Equipment? Isophit Inventor Brad Thorpe returns to the podcast to talk about just how powerful – and incredibly safe – isometric training is to the point that it can be used by both world-class athletes (including one very popular NBA rookie) and…
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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson dives into the critical focus of injury prevention and safe strength training practices. Drawing from decades of experience in professional sports and fitness, Luke explores the philosophy of “first, do no harm” and offers actionable insights to ensure your workouts build strength witho…
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495 - How to Grow A HIT Business Fast and Operate It Like A Well-Oiled Machine (with Smart Fit Method's Connor Darnbrough)
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54:43What resources and systems do you need to start and scale a successful HIT Business fast? Connor Darnbrough is the co-founder of the Smart Fit Method, and there are so many things fitness business owners and HIT entrepreneurs can learn from his story — Connor is highly successful at such a young age, and that’s no accident! In this episode, we talk…
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NEW STUDY: Single-set versus multiple-set strength training
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19:44In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson delves into a new study on single-set versus multiple-set strength training. Discover the evidence-based insights on training to failure, its impact on muscle growth, power, and endurance, and how this research challenges decades of conventional wisdom. Dis…
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494 - How to Grow Your HIT Fitness Business and Give it a MASSIVE Boost — Your Marketing Master Plan for 2025 (with Sherri McMillan)
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29:12What are the big things your HIT Fitness Business should focus on marketing-wise for 2025? If you want to seriously grow your strength studio, get and retain more clients, and find highly profitable business speaking opportunities, then this is for you. Sherri McMillan is the owner of Northwest Personal Training and is an award-winning fitness prof…
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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson delves into eccentric muscle contractions. Learn why the often-overlooked "lowering phase" of strength training exercises is more beneficial than lifting, and how focusing on eccentrics can lead to greater strength, hypertrophy, and even faster recovery. Fr…
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493 - How to Start A HIT Fitness Business With Minimal Equipment and Get Personal Training Clients Fast
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54:20What’s it like to start a HIT Fitness Business using minimal equipment and grow it successfully to the tune of 50 sessions a week? TimeSaver Strength founder Steve Berthiaume joins the podcast to talk about how he started his HIT studio with a barebones setup, using a simple, minimalist approach to High-Intensity Training, and the key moves he made…
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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson dives deep into the concept of progressive overload—a foundational principle of strength training. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !…
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492 - High Intensity Sales: How to Pitch, Handle Objections, and Close
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53:23How can you design sales pitches for your high-ticket HIT programs that really work? Dave Bess returns to talk about the exact approach – and even the specific words – that you should use to close up to 90% of your prospects. Dave co-founded Underground Fitness and launched PT Legends and Greenlight Personal Training. He is a highly successful busi…
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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, host Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength and an exercise physiologist, dives into the fourth Workout Focus in this mini-series: momentary muscle failure. This concept shifts the emphasis from the number of reps or the weight lifted to the importance of training until you can no longer perform ano…
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491 - How to Transform Your Garage into a Money-Making Fitness Machine
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43:56Do you have a garage? Then what’s stopping you from having your own low-cost, highly successful HIT studio? Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua returns to the podcast to show you how to turn your garage into a high-profit fitness business from start to finish. We talk about some examples of garage-based studios Pete has helped design and how success…
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In this episode, Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength and exercise physiologist, dives into the vital role of recovery in optimizing strength training results. Often overlooked, recovery is where the real magic happens—allowing your body to repair, rebuild, and reap the benefits of your hard work. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workou…
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490 - Enhanced Eccentrics and Lumbar Health: The Negator’s Impact on Aging Spines
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46:58Why should strength trainers and fitness studio owners seriously look into eccentric-focused training? (Spoiler alert: the results you can get are amazing — if you do it right). Dr. Michael MacMillan – former powerlifter, retired orthopedic surgeon, and former associate professor at the University of Florida – returns to share more of his expertise…
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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson dives into the second installment of the "Workout Focus" series. The topic? The power of one set. Luke unpacks the science behind why a single, intense set can produce the same—if not better—strength training results compared to the traditional 3 sets of 10…
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489 - How Andy Omel built a 30+ Session/Week Personal Training Business with only Timed Static Contractions
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38:12Ever thought about starting your own HIT business but you have no budget or background in fitness? Static Strong founder Andy Omel joins us to talk about how he pivoted from a different industry into starting a HIT Business on a shoestring budget. Now, Andy is a successful strength trainer who helps clients get into great shape — all without moving…
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Workout Focus: Move Slow and Eliminate Momentum
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9:47We are launching a mini-series! Over the next 12 weeks, Luke will discuss one thing each week that you can obsess over before your workouts so you can get more out of them. These are foundational to any strength training workout, and you also have control over these 12 focuses. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location acr…
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488 - Chuck Bixby: Discovering HIT, Learning from Roger Schwab, and Saving Studios Time
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43:00What’s it like to be an in-demand strength trainer that fitness business owners love having in their strength studios? Veteran HIT trainer and strength training expert Chuck Bixby joins to talk about his journey, what it’s like to train with high-intensity training legend Roger Schwab, and how he can help your strength studio operate with less pres…
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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson discusses Steven Covey's concept of "Sharpen the Saw" from his 1989 best-seller, "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." Covey challenges the reader to have mechanisms to "sharpen the saw" in 4 different components: Physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and emotional. Luke walks th…
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487 - How to Make $366K as a Solo HIT Operator featuring Dagoberto Vila
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53:51What can you do to become a highly successful, ultra-efficient solo operator of a HIT strength training studio? You’ve heard of Doug Holland, now see how Dagoberto Vila earns up to $366,000 a year all by himself. Bert returns to the podcast to talk about how he turned his knowledge and personal training skills into a one-man studio that has loyal c…
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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson discusses the "Never Stop Improving" ethos. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !By Luke Carlson
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486 - Dave Bess: Mastering the 5-Step Sales Process for High-Ticket HIT Offers
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59:29What does selling a high-ticket HIT program look like from start to finish and how can you create your own? Dave Bess returns to the podcast to walk you through his proven high-ticket process and we’ll give you a high-level step-by-step on how you can implement this in a way that makes sense for your HIT fitness business. As well as being the co-fo…
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NEW STUDY: Raising the Bar for Public Health: Resistance Training and Health Benefits
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13:40In this episode Luke discusses a new research article that gives a simple but comprehensive framework for how we can look at the benefits of what strength training stimulates. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !…
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485 - How to Choose the Right Marketing Tools for Your HIT Studio with Connie Holen
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53:12Looking for better tools to help you with your HIT business marketing and want to avoid the headaches of choosing the wrong ones? Pixality Design founder Connie Holen is a fitness business website specialist, a MindBody Certified Business Consultant, an accomplished web designer, digital strategist, and podcast host, among many other things, and sh…
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5 Approaches to Measuring Progress From Your Strength Training Workouts
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13:56In this episode, Luke Carlson, CEO and Exercise Physiologist, details 5 approaches to measuring progress from your strength training workouts. Anything worth doing is worth measuring. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !…
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484 - Is SuperSlow the Holy Grail of HIT or an Overhyped Myth? Featuring Dagoberto Vila
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50:10Is SuperSlow the most effective HIT workout protocol and can it help you maximize your genetic potential faster than any other strength training approach? Dagoberto Vila is a bodybuilding champion, the owner of Fit for Life Strength, a certified MedX Fitness Coach and a certified SuperSlow instructor. He joins the podcast to talk about getting the …
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Caped Crusader artist and designer Kat Hudson joins us for the season finale to talk about working as an artist on the series, growing up on BTAS and that Season 2 teaser. Rate, Review, Subscribe, tell a friend. Follow: @BTASpodcast on instagram. Support keeping the series archive free on Patreon!
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Make Form A Part of your Training Identity
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22:27In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength and Exercise Physiologist, goes deep on the importance of form in your workouts. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !…
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483 - Building the Future of Fitness: How EXS School Powers EXS Studios with Hugo Moniz
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58:54What’s it like to create your own High-Intensity Training sphere from scratch when there isn’t one that you can join as a HIT entrepreneur in your own country? Hugo Moniz, founder of EXS, talks about creating an incredible business ecosystem where he not only provides high-quality HIT education for personal trainers, but also works with doctors, ho…
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Actor and comedian Oscar Montoya (Minx, Dropout TV, Final Space) returns to chat all things Two-Face, decades old JLU spoilers and how nostalgia for BTAS has affected our viewings of Caped Crusader. Rate, Review, Subscribe, tell a friend. Follow: @BTASpodcast on instagram. Support keeping the series archive free on Patreon!…
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs and How it Affects Muscle Mass
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20:48In this episode, Luke is joined by Dr. Sarah Carlson, who is a family medicine physician, to discuss GLP-1 Drugs, what they are, how they are used, and how they affect our muscle mass. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !…
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482 - Scaling with Simplicity: 1-on-1 Training, Self-Development, and Client Success with Luke Carlson (Q&A)
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54:22What exactly does it take to turn your HIT business from just another strength studio to a really great fitness business? Discover Strength CEO Luke Carlson returns to the podcast for a Q&A that dives deep into what mindsets, habits, and little details matter that you need to focus on as a HIT entrepreneur. If you’re serious about success and hungr…
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Comic illustrator and artist Jordan Gibson (Batman: The Adventures Continue, Power Rangers) joins to chat about vampires, lost BTAS episodes finally getting their due, and his work writing on Batman: The Adventures Continue! Rate, Review, Subscribe, tell a friend. Follow: @BTASpodcast on instagram. Support keeping the series archive free on Patreon…
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10 Workout Amplifiers to Drive Better Results
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11:10In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke discusses 10 evidence-based workout amplifiers that will optimize your results. These strategies can be implemented before, during, or after your workout. This is a must-listen! Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your f…
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481 - How to Run a 120-Sessions-Per-Week Solo Strength Training Operation with Doug Holland
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31:01What does it take to actually run 120 personal training sessions a week as a solo HIT strength trainer successfully? Doug Holland is a master strength trainer, a powerlifter, and the owner of Intelligent Exercise, and he has mastered the art of delivering high-quality training sessions each week all by himself. In this episode, Doug shares how he m…
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88. Moving Target - Mark Rennie, Julia Prescott
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1:50:59Mark Rennie (The Big Gay Movie Spreadsheet) returns to talk crooked cops, Batman '66 influences and a surprising amount of Beetlejuice! PLUS, a bonus segment with animation writer Julia Prescott (The Simpsons) about the current Animation Guild negotiations. Show your support for animation with the hashtag #IStandWithAnimation! Rate, Review, Subscri…
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