
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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Jul 5, 2023 β’ 1h 7min
#40 - Jeremy Ethier - 10 Popular Fitness Myths Debunked By Science
Jeremy Ethier, the brains behind built with science, discusses debunking popular fitness myths in this episode. Topics include building muscle & losing fat, spot reducing fat, fasted cardio, muscle soreness, compound exercises, testosterone boosting exercises, sets per week for muscle growth, heavy vs light weights, free weights vs machines, targeting different parts of a muscle, training to failure myth, and understanding muscle activation.

Jun 21, 2023 β’ 48min
#39 - Pere Coll Fernandez - Unleash Your Inner Beast With Calisthenics
Pere Coll Fernandez is a calisthenics and streetlifting and specialist. He is a world record holder and aerospace engineer which explains his calculated approach to calisthenics..π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/XDxbfXDYdRM .(0:00) World Record Guest.(0:20) Mistakes To Avoid.(1:32) Streetlifting Explained.(4:21) Smartest Way To Measure Strength.(7:08) Best Rep Schemes.(8:36) Accessories You Should Do.(9:40) Workout Split Advice.(12:33) Why Train For Muscles?.(15:00) How Heavy Should I Be?.(17:30) Fixing Sticking Points.(20:01) Pull-Up Mastery.(25:13) Muscle-Up The Best Way.(32:54) Lat Pulldowns.. Good or Bad?.(34:21) Benefits of Front Lever.(37:01) Dip Strength Made Easy.(39:52) Check Your Technique .(44:05) Mixing Calisthenics & Weights-Follow Pere:1 Rep Max CalculatorInstagram-Sponsors:β
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Jun 7, 2023 β’ 1h 20min
#38 - Kinobody - How To Increase Testosterone Naturally
Greg O'Gallagher is a fitness entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of Kinobody. Expect to learn proven strategies for increasing your testosterone naturally. Work smarter, not harder by embracing minimalist training and calisthenics to build muscle and get shredded..π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/e8cDAsh4m-8.(00:28) What is Kinobody?.(05:36) The Power of Minimalist Training.(13:11) Must Know Advice For Naturals.(21:48) Why Calisthenics Is Superior.(35:46) High Reps or Low Reps?.(40:24) Best Workout Split.(45:51) Increase Testosterone Naturally.(1:03:54) Intermittent Fasting Protocol.(1:11:24) Does Cardio Burn Muscle?.(1:15:47) Supplements That Actually Work.Follow Kinobody:InstagramWebsiteSponsors:β
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May 29, 2023 β’ 46min
#37 - Andrea Larosa - Calisthenics Secrets Revealed By Champion Athlete
Andrea Larosa is a legend in the calisthenics culture. His breath-taking bodyweight strength and muscular physique are a desirable combo. Discover the method and mindset you should learn to master calisthenics..π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/03WXY7lj734.(00:24) - Humble Beginnings.(00:56) - Best Calisthenics Style.(01:56) - Hardest Exercises.(02:49) - Compete Against Yourself.(05:13) - Developing Strong Mindset.(06:59) - The Problem With Social Media.(07:51) - How To Get Stronger.(10:27) - Strength Recommendations.(11:34) - Test Your Limits.(15:23) - Lessons from Injury.(20:06) - Improve Your Weakness.(24:47) - Physique from Bodyweight?.(29:08) - Calisthenics And Weights.(35:37) - Common Mistakes.(38:57) - Nutrition.(42:39) - Improve Your Mindset.Follow Andrea Larosa:InstagramYouTubeSponsors:β
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May 16, 2023 β’ 52min
#36 - Stay Flexy - Stretch Like This Everyday To Get Flexible
Stay Flexy has become a viral sensation in the flexibility world - dispelling common stretching myths and stating facts. Movement by David will simplify stretching so you can gain flexibility, move better and feel fantastic. .π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/v53qrmawvOo.(00:07) - How To Get Flexible(02:43) - Microdosing Mobility(04:51) - Flexibility For Gym Goers(08:27) - Stretching Correctly(14:20) - Strengthen Your Spine(18:23) - Benefits of Stretching(19:25) - Bulletproof Your Wrists(22:29) - Strengthening Vs Stretching(25:01) - Flexibility Workout Design(27:23) - What People Get Wrong(29:41) - Touch Your Toes(30:49) - Nerve Flossing(32:30) - Stretching While Sore(34:19) - I Hate Stretching(34:59) - Short Vs Tight Muscles(36:56) - Cracking Joints Bad?(38:27) - How To Breath(40:08) - Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt(41:49) - Perfect Posture(44:49) - Does Foam Rolling Work(46:05) - Low Back Pain(49:48) - Flexibility MythFollow Bald Omni Man:InstagramYouTubeSponsors:β
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Apr 28, 2023 β’ 1h 20min
#35 - Bald Omni Man - How To Unlock Your Hidden Strength
Bald Omni Man is the lifting mentor you never had. His advice is practical and focuses on what matters for natural training. Learn how to workout the smart way and get the results you deserve..π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/eAEWI1pWy0w.Start Using Rings - (0:18)Why Everyone Needs Calisthenics - (3:06)How To Progress With Bodyweight Exercises - (7:00)Program Design Advice - (11:38)Is High Volume Actually Good? - (18:10)Overcoming Plateaus - (22:42)Choosing Your Accessory Lifts - (32:23)Master This Skill - (36:03) When You Should Change Exercises - (39:38) How Hard Should We Train? - (42:13)Work Capacity Is Your Friend - (47:50)Finding Your Optimal Exercises - (52:20)Avoid Stupid Injuries - (59:55)Finding Motivation - (1:05:39)How To Be Successful - (1:09:21)Diet Breaks Are Key - (1:14:25)Training Smarter Not Harder - (1:17:35).Follow Bald Omni Man:InstagramYouTubeSponsors:β
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Apr 19, 2023 β’ 1h 8min
#34 - Coach Bachmann - Handstand Secrets Revealed By Circus Performer
Sascha Bachmann, circus performer specializing in handbalancing, reveals the truth about handstands. Topics covered include shoulder position, training frequency, self-assessment, comprehensive handstand workouts, conditioning exercises, maintaining body health, achieving high-level strength and skill, and training for handstand pushups.

Apr 5, 2023 β’ 58min
Daniel Vadnal Q&A - How to Stay Consistent, Overcoming Failure & My Top 3 Exercises
FitnessFAQs reached 1.5 Million Subscribers on YouTube. To celebrate, Daniel shares personal stories and answers your most popular questions..TIMESTAMPS: (00:13) - Overcoming Failure(02:14) - What's Your Legacy?(03:08) - Creatine in Calisthenics?(05:01) - Recognised in Public(06:53) - Diet vs Workout(08:33) - Least Favourite Exercise(10:51) - Why Aren't You Getting Stronger?(12:13) - Your Training Schedule?(13:53) - What's Your Job?(14:51) - Favourite Video?(15:35) - Top 3 Exercises (17:38) - What Made You Start Calisthenics? (20:26) - When Did You Start Weights? (21:37) - Were You a Gymnast?(22:56) - What Have You Changed Your Mind About?(24:48) - Hobbies(26:18) - Mystery Question(26:55) - How To Stay Consistent(28:40) - Flared Elbow Push-Ups (30:55) - How Has Your Mindset Changed With Age?(34:00) - Push or Pull?(35:17) - Calisthenics Over 40(38:06) - How to Stay Shredded Year Round(41:57) - How to Manage Fatigue?Sponsors:β
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Apr 3, 2023 β’ 45min
#33 - Summer Fun Fitness - Girls CAN Be Strong Too
Meet Summer, a woman who is setting the bar high in calisthenics. With her incredible strength, flexibility, and balance, she leads by example, teaching others to master calisthenics and expand their limits. .π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/eKEIL8x4Y78.Chapters:(0:19) - Girls Can't Do Pull-Ups?(02:57) - Best Achievements(04:23) - Overcoming Challenges(05:39) - Staying Focused(08:15) - Less Ego More Gains(10:05) - Benefits of Play(12:35) - Handstands(14:47) - Best Rep Ranges(18:27) - Becoming Explosive(19:35) - Managing Expectations(20:51) - Handstand Push-Up(26:52) - Core Strength for Calisthenics(29:36) - Muscle-up(37:43) - Nutrition(41:17) - Female inspiration(43:38) - Advice for BeginnersFollow Summer:InstagramWebsiteSponsors:β
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Mar 7, 2023 β’ 1h 19min
#32 - Marcus Filly - What's Wrong with Crossfit?
Marcus Filly is an ex competitive crossfit athlete, placing 12th in the world at the crossfit games in 2016. Functional bodybuilding is the method Marcus teaches - Looking good, moving well and training for longevity..π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/TkhJnXMG-sA. Chapters:(00:20) - What's wrong with crossfit?(11:04) - Managing expectations (17:26) - The importance of cardio(24:42) - How much cardio is enough?(26:58) - Dealing with change(36:26) - What movements are people missing?(45:47) - Training after injury(51:09) - Is muscle functional?(58:11) - Why do people use poor technique?(1:03:18) - What diet is best?(1:09:38) - Improving gut healthFollow Marcus Filly: WebsiteInstagramSponsors:β
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