

The Discover Strength Podcast
Luke Carlson
Busy people don't have time to waste on exercise that doesn't work. Discover Strength delivers twice per week workouts with an expert trainer. We'll help you look and feel your best in a fraction of the time.
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May 16, 2024 • 12min
None of it is Functional (or ALL of it is)
In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke debunks the prevalent myth of functional training.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

May 11, 2024 • 29min
4 Questions with Dr. James Fisher
Dr. James Fisher discusses debunking myths on adjusting training based on menstrual cycle phases, global contrasts in fitness professional licensing, licensure vs. qualification in fitness, adapting strength training during injuries, and optimizing strength training efficiency.

May 4, 2024 • 33min
9 books to shape your exercise, personal development, and work
In this episode, Luke discusses 9 books to shape your exercise, personal development, and work! Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Apr 25, 2024 • 19min
The Under Appreciated Benefits of Strength Training
Strength training is so much more than building strength. In this episode, Luke Carlson, CEO and Exercise Physiologist, discusses the most underappreciated benefits of strength training. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Apr 18, 2024 • 23min
The Difference in Demonstrating Strength and Developing Strength
What is your objective when it comes to strength training? Are you trying to demonstrate strength, or are you actually creating a meaningful stimulus to develop strength? In this episode, Luke talks about the differences and how we can let go of this old and popular mindset that demonstrating your strength is more important than building strength. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Apr 11, 2024 • 22min
Why “evidence based” matters with James Fisher PhD
In this week's episode, we are joined by James Fisher PhD from Solent University in the UK, to discuss why your workouts should be based on the latest research on exercise. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Apr 5, 2024 • 51min
Boston Marathon Preview with Special Guests Dr. Chris Lundstrom and Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm
In this episode, Dr. Chris Lundstrom and Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm discuss their marathon preparation, how they approach marathon training, and the Boston Marathon, which is coming up in just one week. Luke wraps up the episode with how to strength train for distance runners. To learn more about MN Distance Elite, you can head here!https://www.minnesotadistanceelite.com/Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Mar 29, 2024 • 20min
Brand New Study: Lifting Weights Alone, Lifting with a Training Partner, Lifting with a Personal Trainer
In this episode Luke Carlson discusses the brand new study that was published around supervision. In this study, they had three groups: one group that lifted alone, one that lifted with a training partner, and one that lifted with a personal trainer. Luke talks about the benefits received by each group and why supervision (and training with a personal trainer) is essential.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Mar 21, 2024 • 5min
We are back!
Welcome back to the Discover Strength Podcast. After a short hiatus, we are back with a new host, CEO, and founder, Luke Carlson. In this short preview, he will share with you the new format for the podcast and what you can look forward to in the coming weeks!Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Nov 2, 2023 • 41min
Discover Strength Podcast Throwback: "The Benefits of Resistance Training Beyond Hypertrophy & Big Weights" with Dr. James McKendry
Dr. James McKendry, a Ph.D. fellow at McMaster University, talks about a paper he was part of that explores the benefits of resistance training beyond hypertrophy and strength. The paper breaks down the other major things to keep in mind when starting and maintaining a resistance training program. Topics include mobility and function, cognition, cancer recovery, metabolic health, and overall mortality improvements.