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Functional Bodybuilding
Fresh ideas for your training, nutrition, and lifestyle to immediately put to use. Hosted by Marcus Filly, the founder and CEO of Functional Bodybuilding, and CMO Satya Khan. We'll be talking about avoiding burnout, keeping your passion alive for training, and fueling your body and mind so you can look good, move well now and for years to come.
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Episodes
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Dec 12, 2025 • 46min
Innermost Thoughts in the Gym
What goes through your mind as you move through your workout to make sure you get what you want from it? We share how we approach training beyond just checking the box.
Dec 5, 2025 • 33min
Our Take on GLP-1s
Delve into the fascinating world of GLP-1s and their impact on fitness. Discover the balance between getting fit and getting strong, and why muscle preservation is crucial for long-term health. The hosts discuss misconceptions surrounding GLP-1 medications and how they challenge traditional beliefs. They emphasize the importance of strength training, even when appetite is suppressed, and outline practical strategies for those considering GLP-1s. Ultimately, maintaining muscle and health habits remains key to sustained fitness success.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 39min
Sustainable Intensity
Discover how to ramp up your fitness intensity without the risk of burnout. Learn the importance of balancing physical, mental, and emotional stressors in your life. Understand that not all training intensities are equal and how to select the right style for your body. Nutrition plays a crucial role—adequate protein is key to recovery. Explore effective strategies, like minimal yet intense workouts, while ensuring your approach evolves with life's changes. Get tips on mental readiness to sustain your efforts and maximize results!
9 snips
Nov 21, 2025 • 38min
Real Life Holiday Hacks
This holiday-themed conversation tackles realistic expectations for navigating festive temptations. The hosts explore how all-or-nothing thinking can derail fitness goals, offering strategies for small, planned slippage and maintaining workouts. They share tips on managing overeating at events, emphasizing setting guardrails and small food swaps to enjoy traditions while saving calories. Lists of pre-meal hacks, like protein and fiber, help control appetite. Throughout, there's an engaging mix of personal anecdotes and practical advice for a healthy holiday season.
Nov 14, 2025 • 36min
Who Holds You Accountable?
Think you need more accountability to stay on track? We're breaking down why the real problem might be the system you're following - and how having the right kind of accountability partner can make all the difference.
Nov 7, 2025 • 59min
Overcoming Gymtimidation - Haley & Dara
How do you get strong in your 40s when hiking isn't cutting it - but you're intimidated by the gym? Haley and Dara did just that - and reaped rewards in their personal growth.
Oct 31, 2025 • 52min
Shift Work. Newborn. And Totally Jacked
Today's guest is Justin Allen, a sheriff with an unpredictable schedule who wants to prioritize fitness. He shares what's working in real life - as well as what he's working to overcome in mindset and day to day routines.
9 snips
Oct 24, 2025 • 34min
Fueling Like an Athlete vs. Dieting
Diet culture often promotes calorie restriction and avoidance, but true athletic fueling embraces strategic energy sources for optimal results. The discussion contrasts regular dieting with eating habits that support performance, emphasizing the importance of nutrient-dense carbs and protein. They explore how tracking calories can restore energy levels and support goals, while also addressing the misconception that cutting calories is the only way to lose fat. The journey from cutting to lean-building is detailed, highlighting the benefits of reverse dieting for long-term success.
Oct 17, 2025 • 36min
Good and Bad Intensity
The discussion explores the fine line between beneficial and harmful intensity in workouts. Topics include the evolution of functional bodybuilding within the CrossFit community and the necessity of hard work for body adaptation. Lists of personality types around intensity provide insight into common pitfalls. They also share strategies for recognizing when intensity becomes counterproductive and the importance of individualized training based on skill and recovery. Finally, the hosts encourage pushing limits safely while emphasizing the role of coaching and group dynamics.
Oct 10, 2025 • 41min
Self Experimentation
Whoop bands, high carb, intuitive eating, walking more, carnivore, training less; how to design an experiment, and what surprised us the most.
