
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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Nov 16, 2022 β’ 51min
#28 - Abnormal Beings - Calisthenics Mistakes Everyone Should Avoid
Tayo is a popular calisthenics teacher who has endless passion. Enjoy this light hearted conversation with plenty of banter from the boys. .π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/US4pgfszBu4.Chapters:(00:08) - Intro(00:28) - Why Calisthenics?(01:35) - Growth of Calisthenics(03:36) - Calisthenics Mistakes(07:07) - How to Stay Motivated(13:50) - Best Calisthenics Method(14:35) - Mixing Calisthenics & Weights(16:17) - Statics or Dynamics?(18:07) - How to Set Goals(21:05) - The Reality of Progress(23:10) - Becoming a Successful Trainer(26:35) - Improving Strength and Skills(31:12) - Favourite Way to Progress(33:29) - Are Bands Useful?(36:43) - Lessons From Injury(42:25) - Is Being Shredded Helpful?(43:42) - Maintaining Low Body Fat(45:22) - Best Recovery Method(46:27) - Flexibility(48:23) - Words of WisdomFollow Abnormal BeingsInstagramYouTubeSponsors:β
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Nov 1, 2022 β’ 49min
#27 - Berg Movement - Turn Your Weakness into Strength
Sondre Berg is an expert in bodyweight strength, handstands and movement. He simplifies complex problems in an easy to understand way..π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/DCDrBTwvZ0o. Chapters:(00:08) Starting the smart way(02:38) Bodyweight strength standards(03:49) Why do basics?(06:37) Intuitive training(08:11) Handstand myths(12:44) Why use bands? (14:48) Best band exercises(15:32) The advantage of cluster sets (18:51) Overcoming fear(23:25) Dealing with defeat(25:54) Core strength myth(28:59) Controversial opinion(32:29) Accessory exercises?(34:15) Reality of mastery(35:19) Goal setting the right way(37:35) Flexibility for hollow back(39:31) Scapula strength made easy (41:38) How to improve without weights?(44:14) Greasing the groove?(45:48) Acrobatics for adults(48:31) Closing remarksFollow Berg MovementInstagramWebsiteSponsors:β
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Oct 6, 2022 β’ 52min
#26 - Geoffrey Schofield - Bodybuilding Myths Debunked
Geoffrey Schofield is a bodybuilding expert with over 100,00 followers across social media. He has endless knowledge about natural muscle building. This podcast will help you combine calisthenics and weights to transform your physique the smart way..π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/TqBdhMrnzsg.Chapters:(00:30) Discovering Calisthenics(02:34) No gym, No problem(03:43) Hypertrophy made simple(06:05) Are strength and size linked?(10:01) Downsides of calisthenics(13:14) Calisthenics & weights(17:11) Technique Vs Effort(21:38) Lighter Weights?(24:07) Injury Lessons(29:24) Bodybuilding Myths(32:30) Best Body Fat %(36:50) Bulking & Calisthenics(39:45) Workout Mistakes(42:22) Self Awareness(44:12) Flaws of Deloading(45:57) Muscle Soreness Important?(47:59) When To Change Exercises?(50:43) Variety The Smart WayFollow Geoffrey Schofield:YouTubeInstagramWebsiteSponsors:β
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Aug 31, 2022 β’ 1h 15min
#25 - Refael Paz - The Secrets For Superhuman Strength
Refael Paz is a calisthenics strength skills expert. He is a monster at the planche, maltese and other bodyweight moves. This podcast gives answers for programming and much more..π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/6qU4FX9iSJI.Chapters:(0:27) Skill Mistakes(5:59) How hard to train?(7:23) Weights & Calisthenics(14:15) Healthy Mindset(16:47) Bodyfat Levels(20:58) Injury Lessons(24:51) Tendon Pain(31:48) Straight Arm / Bent Arm ?(34:04) Exercise Order(35:29) Volume / Intensity(39:00) General training?(43:01) How Many Goals?(47:00) Rotator Cuff 101(49:49) Deloading successfully(53:39) Cardio useful?(55:29) Weights for Skills?(58:29) Smart Training(1:00:04) Variety upper vs lower(1:02:23) Weak Links(1:05:40) Programming(1:08:20) Circuit Training(1:10:25) Best Equipment(1:13:02) Words of WisdomFollow Refael Paz:InstagramWebsiteSponsors:β
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Aug 5, 2022 β’ 1h 26min
#24 - Vik Hawksley - Becoming a Complete Athlete
Train your body to become limitless. Learn how to become a strong, supple savage with Vik Hawksley..π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/PUxOEKK79MU.Chapters:(0:35) About Vik(4:00) Jack of all trades(7:39) Principles of success(10:06) Being intentional(14:36) Physical vocabulary(16:08) Can we have it all?(23:04) Flexible & strong(31:35) Favourite training split(34:48) Bent arm vs Straight arm(40:57) Strength vs Muscle(50:48) Think long term!(56:57) Important exercises(1:07:29) Partial range of motion?(1:13:46) Smart rest periods(1:22:22) Habits for successFollow Vik Hawksley:InstagramWebsiteSponsors:β
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Aug 2, 2022 β’ 37min
#23 - Ian Barseagle - Russian Calisthenics Secret Techniques
Calisthenics secrets from Russia. Ian Barseagle shares how to succeed at bodyweight and gym..Chapters:(1:13) Why begin filming and posting online?(2:34) What age he started(3:37) How did you learn?(7:53) What are your personal records?(13:33) Advice for tall & heavy athletes(16:57) Genetics(19:37) Best Exercises(20:18) How to combine calisthenics & weights(25:50) Barbell, Dumbbell, Machines - what's better?(30:44) Is variety a good idea?(32:56) How to be disciplined(34:47) Lessons from injuryFollow Ian Barseagle:InstagramTikTokWebsiteSponsors:β
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Jun 22, 2022 β’ 55min
#22 - Dejan Stipke - Why I Stopped Calisthenics
Former calisthenics practitioner Dejan Stipke discusses why he stopped doing calisthenics, his transition to weightlifting, incorporating weights into calisthenics, deload weeks, and the importance of discipline and self-belief in achieving fitness goals.

May 18, 2022 β’ 53min
#21 - Gymnastics Method - Why You Should Train Like A Gymnast
Why Are Gymnasts So Muscular?.π Watch Podcast With Video - https://youtu.be/2ZbrqTZt1nY.Chapters:Humble beginnings (0:31)Perfect exercises? (2:48)Dangerous exercises? (3:53)When to progress? (5:13)Weights & gymnastics? (8:31)The sacrifice (14:15)Patience means everything (18:28)Why gymnasts are muscular (19:50)Why rings are effective (22:31)Time commitment for gains (27:10)How to avoid distraction (29:10)Mental toughness (31:28)Street workout problems (36:26)Most important exercises (44:18)Stop wasting time (51:16)Follow Gymnastics Method:YouTubeInstagramSponsors:β
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May 13, 2022 β’ 31min
#20 - Steve Atlas - The Aging Athlete
You won't be young forever.. learn how to keep strong and healthy as you age.Bodyweight fitness is the truth (2:12)No more excuses (3:42)Exercise obsession (5:32)Performance Enhancing Supplements (7:14) Exercise adaptation with aging (9:38)Overcoming fear (13:30)Why not multiple fitness methods? (14:07)How to structure training (16:24)Optimising recovery (17:52) Nutrition (19:47) Find your purpose (21:44) Why can't we reach our goals? (22:50)Proudest achievements (24:58)Injury lessons (26:08)Striving vs Gratitude (27:48) Best lift advice (28:28)Follow Steve Atlas:InstagramSponsors:β
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May 11, 2022 β’ 49min
#19 - Range Of Strength - The Truth About Flexibility
How to improve your flexibility and get stronger.What is range of strength? (00:17)Most important flexibility moves (01:19)Why the obsession with flexibility? (3:31)Can we be muscular and flexible? (9:08)Why should we do awkward lifts? (10:48)Squats are life (12:36)Does stretching prevent injury? (15:52)What are the limitations of yoga? (17:53)Should we stretch daily? (19:22) Flexibility Secret (23:22)Most common flexibility mistakes (24:48)How to stretch the smart way (26:59)How long does it take to get flexible (34:46)How to structure your flexibility workout (37:35)Flexibility vs Mobility debate (38:40)Can we stretch for too long? (42:36)How to measure progress? (46:11)The truth about flexibility (47:36)Follow Range Of Strength:InstagramWebsiteSponsors:β
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