ICYMI: Picking the right shoe MATTERS. Today we break down the importance of footwear as it pertains to specific movement patterns and why the one size fits all approach doesn’t pertain to sneakers. About the guest: Jake Boly is the Founder of That Fit Friend. He's often regarded as a go-to resource in various performance shoe communities. He’s bee…

Welcome back to BBCOM, Kaged! Started by leaders in the supplement space with a combined 30+ years' experience, Kaged has made it their mission since day one to be transparent and honest with their customers. Today we’ll break down what products will be available on our site.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

Think you’ve mastered the deadlift? Respectfully, you haven’t. One of the only strength exercises that works your body from head to toe, we've got a few tips to serve as reminders before your next lift.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

Did you know it takes an average of 16 sessions (or longer) to notice muscle growth? No matter where you are on your fitness journey there is one thing for certain if you’re aiming to change your body composition: pick up those heavy weights.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

Jump into a convo about what it takes to become a professional Strongman athlete, how those qualities transfer to everyday life, and a viral moment that brought with it it's own learning lessons. Craig Bongelli’s journey in the world of strength and conditioning is as intense as it is inspiring. From his early days in boxing to becoming a professio…

Millennials and Gen Z are swapping nightclub culture for adventures in nature. A whopping 61% of both generations are aiming to drink less in 2024 citing goals of both physical and mental health as just two of the five top reasons to ditch booze.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

One full year of letters focused on living a longer and healthier life through movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and consistency. To thank you for your dedicated support, we're giving you a sneak peak at what's to come and leaving you with our top five Bodybuilding.com long-form podcast episodes from the last year to inspire you this w…

Hate running? You're not alone. Though what if we could convince you that there's more than meets the calf cramp when it comes to logging miles? Check out the benefits in today's audio.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

The typical foods we correlate with the first meal of the day were mostly constructed by marketing conglomerates. Today we’re breaking open the morning routine that’ll leave you feeling energized and primed for the day ahead.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

In this episode we break down why NOT being #1 can be used to your advantage, how to switch fitness focuses effectively and building a base through aerobic fitness for performance and longevity. Lance Parker grew up in Oklahoma City and played soccer for Missouri State University before embarking on his 7-year professional soccer career. Lance play…

Flying can be a pain-literally. Keep these five tips top of mind the next time you're gearing up for a trip. ✈️Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

Creatine is arguably the most beneficial supplement you can be taking. Don’t believe us? Listen in.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

Brittany Diamond, a professional strongwoman, shares her journey into the world of strongman competitions. She started as a long-distance runner and transitioned to rowing in college. After discovering her natural ability for lifting heavy weights, she participated in her first strongman competition and fell in love with the sport. Brittany discuss…

GET HOT 🔥 Consistent sauna use has overwhelmingly physiological and psychological benefits to help you live a longer and healthier life. We sat down with Peter Nelson, the founder of Sisu Saunas, and chatted through the many ways in which heat therapy and contrast therapy can help with the prevention of chronic and fatal diseases along with improvi…

Stuck in a never ending cascade of flight or fight mode? Today's Catalyst is for you. Learn how to navigate stressors of everyday life through a few habit adds.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

Heat therapy, specifically sauna use, has exploded in the U.S. over the last several years. So much so that the market is predicted to grow from $126.55 billion to $181.06 billion by 2028. In other words, heat, is in.Using the sauna in the summer months might be the last assumption you'd make for your health, but consistent weekly use is now being …

We sat down with wellness fitness pro, Alex Silver-Fagan to talk intentional movement theories, finding your identity outside of the gym, and learning to embrace spirituality and sexuality as an extension of oneself.Alex is dedicated to transforming lives through the unique blend of strength training, yoga, and mindful living. She is the creator an…

Austen Alexander, a US Navy veteran and fitness enthusiast, shares his journey from joining the Navy to becoming a content creator. He discovered his love for fitness at 19 and used it as a way to build discipline and transform his body. After dropping out of college, he joined the Navy and went through intense training to become a diver. However, …

The perfect “diet” doesn’t exist, but there’s one cuisine that’s packed with anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseasesAv Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

Welcome back to The Catalyst. Here are 5 book recommendations that will help you feel, look, and live healthier.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

We're breaking down weight loss 101 and distinguishing myths versus facts. In this episode, we welcome Jacob Zemer, and talk through eating and moving with weight loss in mind, along with tips for staying the course while grocery shopping, vacationing and living everyday life. Jacob is a performance coach who works remotely with executive level cli…

The conversation covers the mistakes and lessons learned in the lifting careers of the speakers. It delves into early lifting experiences, body image issues, training mistakes, and gym accidents. Jake and Raechel share insights on the importance of consistency, program following, and the impact of external validation on training habits. In this con…

Flow state, by definition, is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.Once you master the art of achieving flow state, you’ll be chasing it daily. Concentration will improve, thus leading to higher rates of productivit…

Today we're sitting down with Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Zack Zillner, who breaks down how to create a winning college athlete and why it goes beyond the weight room itself. In this convo we'll also touch on sport-specific training and what movements can be correlated to better performance on the court, field or turf. Zack is th…

Welcome back to The Catalyst. Muscle has become the miracle drug of our generation. Get out there and get jacked. Your life depends on it. Here are three ways to gain muscle.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.

In today’s episode, Claire Bays, a personal trainer and content creator, shares her journey into fitness and sobriety. She grew up in a small town in Oklahoma and didn't start going to the gym until her 20s. She struggled with weight gain and eating disorders before finding her way to fitness. Claire also battled alcoholism and made the decision to…

Getting fit doesn't need to be rocket science. Here are three things you likely don't need to sweat as much as you might think.Av Nick Collias, Heather Eastman & Krissy Kendall, Ph.D.