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The Discover Strength Podcast

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Mar 31, 2025 • 17min

Protein Action Plan

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson breaks down the latest research on protein and how it can amplify the benefits of your strength training. Luke shares a practical 5-point protein action plan, covering everything from how much protein you need, when to consume it, and why it's especially important as you age or aim to improve body composition. 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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Mar 23, 2025 • 17min

3 Keys To Training For A Competition

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson breaks down three essential strategies for effectively integrating strength training into your competition prep—no matter the sport.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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Mar 14, 2025 • 17min

Live from the 2025 Health and Fitness Association Convention

Live from Las Vegas, Discover Strength CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson is joined by a panel of experts—David Geschneidner, Rick Ricknell, and Taylor Melvin—to break down the six biggest insights from the Health & Fitness Association’s 2025 Convention.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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Mar 2, 2025 • 9min

Resistance Exercise Effects on Pre, Peri, and Post Menopausal Females

In this episode, Luke Carlson dives into groundbreaking new research on the effects of strength training for women across different stages of menopause. Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, this study examines how hormonal changes impact strength gains, balance, and muscle adaptation.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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Feb 24, 2025 • 21min

10 Books to Shape Your Work and Leadership

In this episode, Discover Strength CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson shares the ten books that have had the greatest impact on his leadership, business philosophy, and the foundation of Discover Strength. Dividing them into three categories—business, leadership, and biographies—Luke discusses why these books matter and how their insights can shape the way you think about work, leadership, and building a successful company. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or just passionate about growth, this episode will give you a powerful reading list to elevate your thinking.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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Feb 17, 2025 • 31min

Machines Are Awesome

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 training machines.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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Feb 9, 2025 • 19min

How to Improve Your Body Composition

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 what Discover Strength has learned along the way.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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Feb 1, 2025 • 18min

5 Practices to Stay Motivated When You Don't Want to Work Out

Join 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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Jan 25, 2025 • 19min

Workout Focus: Core Training

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 addresses common misconceptions about its role in improving performance, preventing injuries, and achieving aesthetic goals.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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Jan 20, 2025 • 11min

Workout Focus: Body Composition

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 failure, which boosts calorie expenditure post-workout, and contrasts this with the limited calorie-burning effects of aerobic exercise. Luke emphasizes the importance of assessing body composition, not just weight loss, to focus on fat loss and retain muscle mass. This episode provides practical insights into improving body composition through evidence-based strength training strategies.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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