

the Progressive Overload project
Danny Matranga + More
The Progressive Overload Project dives into the latest in evidence-based fitness, nutrition, and wellness—while also exploring culture, sports, and politics through a millennial lens. Hosted by coaches with decades of real-world experience in training and relationships, it blends sharp insights with banter and fun. This isn’t your average “bro fitness podcast”—it’s smarter, fresher, and built for listeners who want more. The podcast was launched in 2020 and has a library of hundreds of episodes. It expanded to include more hosts and guests in 2025 after achieving nearly 1,000,000 downloads.
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Sep 28, 2021 • 27min
128: 3 *UNDERRATED* Supplements that may Help Mental & Physical Health!
1: EPA and DHA (often referred to as omega-three/fish oil)What it’s known for: heart (1) and brain health(2).Why it’s underrated: Ocular health(3), potent anti-inflammatory (4), Skin health (5), recovery (6), depression (7) 2: Creatine: (monohydrate)What it’s known for Muscle + StrengthWhy it’s underrated: Cognitive Benefits (8), Depression (9), Neuroprotection/Memory/Intelligence (10).3: Magnesium: (particularly that which can cross the blood-brain barrier.What it’s known for: being an important mineral, stress response.Why it’s underrated: Sleep (11), Soreness (12) + Mood (13).---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want Coach Danny to Fix Your S*** (training, nutrition, lifestyle, etc) fill the form HERE for a chance to have your current approach reviewed live on the show. Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!--- Citations:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3990713/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7913291/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24557349/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16841861/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2893189/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6742725/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20439549/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10222117/https://www.joseph-levine.co.il/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/creatine-depression.pdfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6093191/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18799816/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33009349/Support the show

Sep 23, 2021 • 34min
127: 5 Diet Hacks For Weight Loss & Muscle Gain +Tips for Hardgainers
First off, there are no “hacks or quick fixes” these are habits and behaviors I have found helpful and implement with clients to help them.-Weight Loss (calorie deficit is optimal):#1. It’s okay to eat later.#2. Replace a meal with something high in protein and fiber.#3. Include Protein at every meal.#4. Put the fork down in between bites.#5. Drink water across the day and with mealsMuscle gain (calories surplus is optimal)#1. Have a high protein breakfast or shake to start the day (play with a lead)#2. You have nothing to lose making the most of the “anabolic window” (whether or not you think it’s real)#3. For hard gainers (the high-calorie smoothie)#4. Load up on the stuff that’s easier to eat and still fairly nutritious (grains, fruits, dairy proteins, etc). #5. Switch to fattier cuts of meat.---Thanks For Listening!---Grab the new Female Physique Advanced HERE!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want Coach Danny to Fix Your S*** (training, nutrition, lifestyle, etc) fill the form HERE for a chance to have your current approach reviewed live on the show. Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show

Sep 21, 2021 • 34min
126: Social Media and the Fitness Industry
In this episode, coach Danny outlines how fitness, health, and performance are conveyed on various social media platforms. There is also discussion about the potential long-term ramifications of social media being a primary source of fitness information.---Thanks For Listening!---Grab the new Female Physique Advanced HERE!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want Coach Danny to Fix Your S*** (training, nutrition, lifestyle, etc) fill the form HERE for a chance to have your current approach reviewed live on the show. Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show

Sep 16, 2021 • 31min
125: Q&A - Stress, Sleep, Supplements + MORE!
Thanks For Listening!---Grab the new Female Physique Advanced HERE!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want Coach Danny to Fix Your S*** (training, nutrition, lifestyle, etc) fill the form HERE for a chance to have your current approach reviewed live on the show. Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show

Sep 10, 2021 • 26min
124: 8 Telltale Signs You *NEED* Rest/Deload
In this episode, coach Danny outlines the 8 telltale signs you need to take a day or two off, recuperate, deload, or even step away from training-You aren’t that motivated to train anymoreYou are stiff/sore excessivelyYou aren’t making progress/going backwardYour mind is scattered at the gymYour morning HR is elevatedYou are constantly fatiguedYou are getting colds/flu more oftenYou are noticing sexual/reproductive issues*BONUS* Your irritability/mood is fluctuating---Thanks For Listening!---Grab the new Female Physique Advanced HERE!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want Coach Danny to Fix Your S*** (training, nutrition, lifestyle, etc) fill the form HERE for a chance to have your current approach reviewed live on the show. Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----Support the show

Sep 8, 2021 • 35min
123: The *TEN* Most Common Fitness Questions Answered!
In this episode, coach Danny answers the TEN most commonly asked questions about fitness, nutrition, fat loss, and more!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want Coach Danny to Fix Your S*** (training, nutrition, lifestyle, etc) fill the form HERE for a chance to have your current approach reviewed live on the show. Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show

Sep 2, 2021 • 32min
122: The Fitness Misinformation Monster
In this episode, coach Danny outlines the very real issues and consequences we are facing in the age of fitness and health misinformation.Thanks For Listening!---Check Out Our New Partner Elemental Labs!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want Coach Danny to Fix Your S*** (training, nutrition, lifestyle, etc) fill the form HERE for a chance to have your current approach reviewed live on the show. Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!---- Support the Show By Shopping for Your Supplements At Legion and using the code “DANNY”Support the Show by Staying Hydrated with LMNTSupport the show

Aug 30, 2021 • 30min
121: 10 Commandments of Muscle Growth
In this episode, coach Danny reviews what he calls the "ten commandments" of muscle growth.---Thanks For Listening!---Check Out Our New Partner Elemental Labs!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want Coach Danny to Fix Your S*** (training, nutrition, lifestyle, etc) fill the form HERE for a chance to have your current approach reviewed live on the show. Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!---- Support the Show By Shopping for Your Supplements At Legion and using the code “DANNY”Support the Show by Staying Hydrated with LMNTSupport the show

Aug 26, 2021 • 37min
120: 7 Reasons You've Plateaued + 7 *SOLUTIONS*
In this episode, coach Danny outlines the SEVEN biggest reasons people are stuck on their fitness journey. Stalled progress s often referred to as "plateauing".---Thanks For Listening!---Check Out Our New Partner Elemental Labs!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want Coach Danny to Fix Your S*** (training, nutrition, lifestyle, etc) fill the form HERE for a chance to have your current approach reviewed live on the show. Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!---- Support the Show By Shopping for Your Supplements At Legion and using the code “DANNY”Support the Show by Staying Hydrated with LMNTSupport the show

Aug 23, 2021 • 44min
119: Metabolic Flexibility, Keto For Women + More with Rachel Gregory MSc.
In this episode, Danny and Rachel Gregory sit down and discuss various topics including:metabolic flexibilityketo/ketogenic dietsketo diets for womentraining stressoptimizing recoveryCheck out Rachel's Podcast HERE! Check out Rachel's Website HERE!--- Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING: I am all about education and that is not limited to this podcast! Feel free to grab a FREE guide (Nutrition, Training, Macros, Etc!) HERE! Interested in Working With Coach Danny and His One-On-One Coaching Team? Click HERE!Want Coach Danny to Fix Your S*** (training, nutrition, lifestyle, etc) fill the form HERE for a chance to have your current approach reviewed live on the show. Want To Have YOUR Question Answered On an Upcoming Episode of DYNAMIC DIALOGUE? You Can Submit It HERE!Want to Support The Podcast AND Get in Better Shape? Grab a Program HERE!----SOCIAL LINKS:Sign up for the trainer mentorship HEREFollow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!Support the show