Ep 183 – Being Flexible Enough To Know When To Pivot
When the going gets tough, do you change the plan or change the goal? We talk a lot about not being too rigid, but on the other side of the coin is knowing when to pivot. Join Alice & Giacomo for a conversation on flexibility and maintenance while making the most of this summer. Watch…
Ep 182 – How To Get Started In Bodybuilding
What does it take to become a competitive bodybuilder? If you’ve ever thought about getting on stage, this episode is for you. Today Ben & Giacomo talk about the trials and tribulations of competition prep, the rewards of profound transformation, and even the financial commitments for competitive natural bodybuilding. Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles…
Ep 181 – Orthorexia: The Healthy Eating Disorder
Orthorexia is an obsession with eating healthy or nutritiously… what could be so wrong with that? Well, you’ve heard us say it before—nutrition and eating patterns are MUCH more nuanced than right or wrong, good or bad. Join Ben and Dani for an illuminating conversation on Orthorexia, the “healthy eating” disorder. Watch this episode on…
Ep 180 – Finding The Fun In Fitness Again
What happens when your fitness routine stops being fun? It happens to the best of us, but it can really drag you down before you even notice what’s going on. Today we welcome back Dani & Giacomo (it’s been a while!) for a talk on how to find the fun in fitness again. Watch this…
Ep 179 – Navigating Compassion Fatigue
Have you ever internalized or felt impacted by the emotions and trauma of those who are suffering? This is called compassion fatigue, and it’s not just for vegans. But what do you do when it hits? Join Ben & Athena for a special conversation on navigating compassion fatigue! Watch this episode on YouTube Muscles By…
How To Stretch Without Hurting Yourself
So you’ve probably already heard the obvious tips—don’t stretch too hard, don’t stretch cold, no ballistic stretching, and don’t hold your stretches too long. We’ll go a little bit beyond that today, but first let’s take a look at why everybody wants to stretch and whether it’s really necessary for you. Some of the…
Ep 178 – The Aggression of Western Yoga with Kristina Jackson
Yoga is just another modality of fitness, right? WRONG. So why does western culture often treat it as such? Today we welcome yoga teacher and music artist Kristina Jackson (aka Hexadevi) to talk about yoga as it was taught in the great tradition, and some of the questionable adaptations that have appeared in the west.…