
FitnessFAQs Podcast
Get bigger, stronger and smarter with FitnessFAQs. Your host Daniel Vadnal is a Physiotherapist from Australia with more than 15 years of calisthenics experience. Guests include experts Dr Mike Israetel, Ben Patrick, Jeremy Ethier, Kinobody, The Bioneer, Alpha Destiny, Strength Side, Bill Maeda, Marcus Filly, Calisthenic Movement and more. Exercise can be complicated. This podcast will help.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 33min
#50 - Eugene Teo - Hybrid Training Will Change Your Life
Fitness expert Eugene Teo discusses the benefits of hybrid training, mistakes to avoid, starting new routines, body image issues, and designing a hybrid program. They also touch on the popularity of Sam Sulek, bulking/cutting, measuring strength, and cardio for beginners.

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 24min
#49 - Alec Blenis - How To Combine Running & Weights
Have you heard of hybrid training? Combining running and weights is becoming a popular way to workout. This podcast explains the basics so you can get good results with a hybrid approach.-📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/QU96cLfvyAI.(00:21) - MasterThe Basics(02:32) - Design Your Hybrid Program(10:01) - How To Start Running(12:55) - Mixing Cardio and Weights(16:23) - Maintaining Your Gains(22:07) - Misconceptions about Recovery(27:21) - Avoid Bad Fitness Advice(35:00) - Why Unilateral Training Helps(47:47) - Finding Your Best Exercises(56:18)- Bulletproof Your Body(01:05:17) - Hybrid Training Myths-Follow AlecInstagramSponsors:✅ Get 10% Discount on the best calisthenics equipment by Gornation at https://www.gornation.com/?ref=fitnessfaqs (automatically applied at checkout)💪 Get 10% Off FitnessFAQs workout programs. Use Code PODCAST10 at checkout - fitnessfaqs.com Stay in touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessfaqsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FitnessFAQsEmail: https://fitnessfaqs.com/contact/

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 17min
#48 - Simon Ata - How To Increase Your Strength Forever
Simon Ata has 20 years of calisthenics experience. You'll learn the most important principles to increase bodyweight strength for life.-📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/WreCPKuVw30.(00:22) - Good Vs Bad Technique?(10:16) - Calisthenics for Strength(13:16) - Why Train Legs?(16:27) - Measuring Calisthenics Progress(21:28) - Frequency in Strength Skills(38:25) - Intensity For Bodyweight Exercise(44:45) - Training to Failure(50:53) - What is Optimal?(54:10) - Calisthenics vs. Weights(58:44) - What is Junk Volume?(01:04:39) - Why Muscle Memory Matters(01:11:38) - Longevity in Training-Follow SimonsterInstagramSponsors:✅ Get 10% Discount on the best calisthenics equipment by Gornation at https://www.gornation.com/?ref=fitnessfaqs (automatically applied at checkout)💪 Get 10% Off FitnessFAQs workout programs. Use Code PODCAST10 at checkout - fitnessfaqs.com Stay in touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessfaqsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FitnessFAQsEmail: https://fitnessfaqs.com/contact/

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Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 24min
#47 - Gabo Saturno - Why You're NOT Getting Stronger At Calisthenics
Learn why you're not progressing in calisthenics, avoid burnout, prevent injuries, train for skills, build muscle, balance goals, focus on shoulder health, and hear tips on fitness entrepreneurship from Gabo Saturno.

Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 22min
#46 - Simon Imhauser - Train Calisthenics Like A World Champion
Meet professional calisthenics athlete SIMON IMHÄUSER. His world class skills in freestyle are breathtaking, being tall and heavy makes such feats more impressive. Discover practical tips you can use right now to increase bodyweight strength. -📌 Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/Ju2q80gB7a4-(00:24) - Increase Your Bodyweight Strength(01:31) - Top 3 Planche Exercises(03:08) - Top 3 Front Lever Exercises(06:28) - Starting Calisthenics Journey(14:07) - Injury Wisdom(21:21) - Choosing the Right Exercises(24:27) - Freestyle Calisthenics Explained(32:05) - Structure Your Training Program(36:34) - The Workout Of A Champion(38:46) - The Hidden Power of Bands(49:28) - Getting Past a Strength Plateau(50:55) - How Long To Follow Workouts(54:40) - The Sweet Spot for Strength(01:01:26) - Skipping Leg Day?(01:04:58) - Are Isometrics Actually Useful?(01:09:42) - Efficiency vs. Difficulty(01:11:09) - Staying Disciplined With Workouts(01:15:08) - How To Manage Expectations(01:20:08) - Lessons Everyone Should Know(01:21:33) - Outro-Follow Simon:InstagramSponsors:✅ Get 10% Discount on the best calisthenics equipment by Gornation at https://www.gornation.com/?ref=fitnessfaqs (automatically applied at checkout)💪 Get 10% Off FitnessFAQs workout programs. Use Code PODCAST10 at checkout - fitnessfaqs.com Stay in touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessfaqsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FitnessFAQsEmail: https://fitnessfaqs.com/contact/

Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 17min
#45 - Paul Twyman - You're Not Too Old For Calisthenics
Paul Twyman, 47 year old expert in handstands, calisthenics and mobility, shares his journey in calisthenics for adults. They discuss topics like the press handstand, flexibility for adults, and designing a program. The importance of consistency, integrating movement into daily life, and troubleshooting handstand push-ups are also explored.

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 10min
#44 - Bill Maeda - Why Unconventional Training Is Good For You
Bill Maeda is a 54 year old personal trainer from Hawaii. His method addresses what's missing from mainstream fitness. Learn how to do what others won't to achieve what others don't. -(00:14) - Unconventional Lifts Are Gold(08:30) - The Beauty of Calisthenics(20:32) - Slow Rep Benefits(26:27) - Make Light Weights Heavy(31:38) - Does Bodyweight Matter?(35:47) - Don't Neglect Basics(36:55) - Benefits of Rotation(41:41) - Underrated Muscles(43:33) - Best Oblique Exercises(47:13) - Neck Training(01:01:39) - The Missing Exercises(01:02:33) - Control Your Mindset(01:05:08) - How to Breath CorrectlyFollow BillTikTokInstagram-Sponsors:✅ Get 10% Discount on the best calisthenics equipment by Gornation at https://www.gornation.com/?ref=fitnessfaqs (automatically applied at checkout)💪 Get 10% Off FitnessFAQs workout programs. Use Code PODCAST10 at checkout - fitnessfaqs.com Stay in touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessfaqsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FitnessFAQsEmail: https://fitnessfaqs.com/contact/

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 18min
#43 - Steven Low - What's The Best Workout Split For Calisthenics?
Steven Low, author of 'Overcoming Gravity' with a background in physical therapy and biochemistry, discusses the principles of calisthenics, designing bodyweight workouts, the best workout split, periodisation, staying motivated, using leverage to get stronger, intensity for calisthenics, and the usefulness of isolation exercises and full range of motion vs isometrics.

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 41min
#42 - Knees Over Toes Guy - How To Bulletproof Your Body
Ben Patrick, creator of the Knees Over Toes Guy method, discusses how to move freely and bulletproof your body against pain and injury. Topics include flexibility vs. strength, why squats aren't enough, increasing vertical jump, fixing tight hip flexors, returning from injury, bulletproofing the back, choosing the right exercises, increasing overhead flexibility, and debunking fitness myths.

Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 7min
#41 - Alan Thrall - How Strong Do You Need To Be?
Alan Thrall, an expert in strongman training, discusses various topics including the definition of real strength, the benefits and drawbacks of minimalist training, the debate between free weights and machines, and the misconceptions of calisthenics. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to training and individual goals and preferences.