Dynamic Dialogue with Danny Matranga

In this episode, Danny talks about a disturbing trend on the social media network tik-tok and explores the potentially negative long-term ramifications of this type of content. There is also an honest conversation about the current trends and the normalization of new standards of what is/isn't a normal body.---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 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: Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERESupport the show

In this episode, Danny answers 25 minutes of YOUR questions! We hit a variety of topics from body composition to training splits to Danny’s personal story of how he got into the fitness industry!Make sure to submit your questions HERE to get them answered in the next Q&A!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!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 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:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:Housekeeping! Gratitude is the Best Attitude!  1:46“Alcohol and weight/fat loss. How does alcohol prevent fat loss?”   3:43“How much water should you drink in a day?”  8:50“If at maintenance calories, how many sessions/minutes of LISS cardio do you recommend?”  10:17“When was the moment you knew you wanted to go into the health and fitness industry?”  13:56“Safer alternatives to train chest with shoulder issues?”  17:34“Best split for a barbell home gym setup, five to six days?”  21:38“What would your advice be for trainers in the new year?”  23:15“I can’t get past two reps with pull-ups. How can I increase my reps?”  24:12“Limited range of motion on squats. Whilst working on this, what is the best substitute for hitting my legs?”  24:51Support the show

In this episode, we talk about much more than the realm of fitness. We touch base on fitness myths as well as how to properly and courteously rebuttal! Then we dive into a Q&A, this time around, NOT about fitness!Make sure to submit your questions HERE to get them answered in the next Q&A!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!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 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:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:The IMPORTANCE of HOW You Deliver Information! Communication, Fitness and NON-Fitness Related! 3:07Common Fitness MYTHS and HOW TO REBUTTAL! 9:17Topics: Lifting weights will make women bulky, late night food will become FAT, Cardio is the KING of body fat burning, Detox cleansing! 9:18“What is Danny’s family background/heritage?” 22:19“Do you want to stay in California, long term?” 24:46“If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be and why?” 26:40Support the show

In this episode, we do a little bit of housekeeping regarding gym equipment and keeping up with the latest with Danny! Then we dive into some key workouts, the SEVEN KEY exercises that require very minimal equipment or NONE at all!Make sure to submit your questions HERE to get them answered in the next Q&A!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!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 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:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:Housekeeping catch up! Improving the garage gym with extended Shelter-in Place! Getting gym equipment! 0:37Managing anxiety and depression 6:13“Does eating at night really harm any lean results, in the ‘tummy’, you are trying to achieve!” 8:547 KEY EXERCISES for home workouts! Nordic curls, dips, push ups, pull ups and MORE! 14:21Support the show

In this episode, we talk about everything from simple grocery shopping hacks to current events in relation to our everyday lives to diving into some Q&A! We talk about how to succeed as a personal trainer, progressive overload, and Danny’s diet!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!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 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:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:Current events talk, APOLITICALLY! And how they can be similar to the fitness industry & market!  1:25Joe Rogan and his celebrity reach, don’t rely on just ONE source!  6:43How to: Grocery Shopping, featuring Sam’s Club and Costco  9:46“Any advice for future CPT’s?”  14:12“What does a typical day of eating look like for you Danny?”  16:11“Preferred rep range for bench press and overhead press?”  17:38“How can you keep progressing in accessory movements?”  19:12“Do you like Olympic lifting for yourself and/or your clients?”  20:38Support the show

In this episode, Danny answers even more of your questions! We talk all about plant based diets, eating post-training, creatine supplementation and MUCH MORE!Submit your questions via Instagram when Danny posts a "Any Questions" IG story prompt or HERE anytime!Check out the FREE guidebooks HERE!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!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 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:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:“Why do you not suggest a plant based diet?” 1:58“Does taking creatine with black coffee as a preworkout work?” 7:32“Should I front load my calories before my evening workout? I am hungry after training, but it is close to bed?” 11:54“What is the best way to get back on track with training?” 15:08“Tracking macros: do you account for greens, reds, and fiber supplements?” 19:02“How do you work around an injury?” 20:07“If you just paid for a trainer for 6 weeks, but do not feel like you are getting much out of it, what should I do?” 21:12Support the show

In this episode, Danny dives into some of your questions! We talk about hydration, meal prepping hacks, activating your lower body muscles, and much, MUCH MORE!Submit your questions via Instagram when Danny posts a "Any Questions" IG story prompt or HERE anytime!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Meal prepping made easy! 20% OFF your first order with code “DANNY20”! Check out ‘Eat to Evolve’ HERE!Legion Athletics Supplements and Nutrition, 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER CODE: DANNY at ‘Checkout’! Click HERE!Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!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 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:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:Eat to Evolve! 0:29“How much water should someone drink per day? Is it dependent on weight, height and activity?” 2:58“Any alternative for tricep dips when working out from home?” 6:57“Best isolation exercises for females wanting to improve calf and hamstring strength?” 8:17Do you think low back pain is more associated with tight OR weak hip flexors? 14:01“How do I stay consistent with my diet and exercise, post-collegiate career?” 16:27Danny’s Meal Prep HACK! Leftovers are the GAME CHANGER! 20:45Support the show

In this episode, Danny dives into some of your questions, rapid fire style! We talk about getting those arm gains to muscle soreness and MUCH, MUCH MORE! We cover everything today!Submit your questions via Instagram when Danny posts a "Any Questions" IG story prompt or HERE!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Legion Athletics Supplements and Nutrition, 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER CODE: DANNY at ‘Checkout’! Click HERE!Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!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 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:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:“You say frequency matters, but keeping frequency in mind, it is hard to get rest days!” 2:40“Any suggestions for sitting for long periods of time at work? I get knee pain!” 7:28“I get sore as f--- two full days after I train, is this normal?” 9:09“What are Danny’s thoughts on supersets?” 11:25“What is the best way to start taking creatine? Brand to choose?” 13:43“Do you think working night shifts affect fat loss and gym progression?” 16:51“How to approach a reverse diet when you are a chronic dieter?” 18:09“How do you recommend starting creatine?” 21:28 “Thoughts on collagen peptide?” 21:45 “When you change training blocks every 6-8 weeks, what do you specifically change?” 24:36 “Thoughts on non-stimulant pre-workouts?” 26:21“Favorite bicep exercises?” 28:01“What are your thoughts on eating before training?” 29:43“For an individual doing primarily weight lifting, how often should I have rest days?” 31:01“Best exercises to build the triceps?” 32:28“Does it make a huge difference if you count calories versus macros?” 33:42Support the show

In this episode, Danny talks about changing the environment you create to better reach your goals and improve your life! We talk about nutrition, lifestyle, and much more today!A new FREE GUIDEBOOK is up NOW! Click HERE and scroll to see the Definitive Guide to Muscle Gain! The best day to start is TODAY!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!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 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:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:Listen up AMERICA! 1:56Limit your exposure to hyper-processed and “overeating” foods! 80/20! 4:31Keep the “healthy” snack available on the GO! Work, the gym, the car! 9:26Keep a gym outfit in your car ready to go! 11:39Set aside a specific time for your training/exercise! 13:54Pre-training ritual! 16:20Supplements need to ACTUALLY be taken! 17:49Tackle or pill box! 20:14 Habit Stacking! Go for a walk! Mobility! 21:33 Support the show

In this episode, Danny jumps straight into your questions! We cover topics ranging from cardio to what even is fitness? Submit your questions whenever Danny posts on his Instagram story or HERE!---Thanks For Listening!---RESOURCES/COACHING:Check out my programs and E-Books! Click HERE!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 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:Follow Coach Danny on INSTAGRAMFollow Coach Danny on TwitterFollow Coach Danny on FacebookGet More In-Depth Articles Written By Yours’ Truly HERE!-----TIMESTAMPS:Housekeeping! Hello to those who are NEW! 0:45“Thoughts on working out in the morning fasted?” Will it kill my gains? 3:48“Ideally how much cardio should I do?” 9:08“How does DANNY define fitness?” 11:54“What are some of the strategies you use for a fat loss program?” 17:35“When recovering from injury, should I be at maintenance, deficit, or surplus?” 19:20Support the show