The Daniel Yores Podcast

Every year we should be getting better, right? Oftentimes that means letting go of what hasn’t been working. We should be trying new things, find new angles or new perspectives or try new approaches… but that doesn’t mean they will always work. I’ve come up with a list of things that are holding people back - in this past year for sure but in many years before this. Ranging from workouts and exercises, to nutrition strategies, supplements, mindset and overall approaches to fitness, and the way we communicate.Sometimes the easiest way forward is just removing the things that are holding you back. I do provide alternatives and suggestions for all of the things in this list of course as well. This was fun, hope I didn’t speak too fast! Happy New Year, enjoy! The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE.  Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000’s of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify. It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Common sense and just being a good person will carry you a long way when it comes to knowing how to act and follow proper etiquette and protocol in any environment. But sometimes, there are small things that are less intuitive, that are actually important. And probably more common, is that the people who are “supposed” to know how to act, purposely act poorly, leading newcomers to think that that’s correct. This is extremely common in gyms today, and frankly, it makes them kind of suck. The environment is not welcoming to newcomers, unfamiliar to those who have been around 10+ years, and straight up just doesn’t function well. And poor function plus inefficiencies and rude people giving off bad vibes just legitimately ruins gains - and that’s where I draw the line.This episode probably won’t be the most popular and I understand, however, it should be. There are enough gains and enough weights and machines in the gym for everyone to get after it all together. And we all do better when we support each other and train hard together. That isn’t even feel-good nonsense. When you feel good you train better. And when you train better you improve more. It’s very simple. So share this episode with everyone you know. Let’s bring back old school proper etiquette and decency to gyms and make gyms great again. And let’s get the gains going with it. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE.  Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000’s of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.com Connect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

By far the most important factor in your fitness progress is consistency. You can follow all of the best rules and training tips and do everything perfectly - if you only do it once a month, nothing is going to happen.That being said, I think on this podcast I’ve hammered that point home plenty and maybe you are being consistent, yet still not seeing the progress you hope. Well, consistency is extremely important, but it’s not the only thing that matters.If you go to the gym 6 days a week for 6 months and do 1 set of bicep curls with 3lb dumbbells that is amazing consistency and certainly “better than nothing” but it’s also just not going to get you any meaningful or noticeable gains. So that’s what this episode is about: you’ve cracked the consistency piece, and now we need to dial in what you’re doing with that consistent effort so that you finally see the results you’re looking for. Enjoy! The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE.  Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000’s of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.com Connect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Most hacks are trying to shortcut hard work. That is not what this episode is about. I know that you know that you need to be in the gym consistently and putting in hard work. Once we get past that though, there are a few things that can add a few percentage points to your workouts and make everything better.Some of these are things I think everyone must do, and some of them are just little things I’ve picked up along the way that work for me. Take what you need and make it your own!Just always remember that there is no substitute for hard work. If anything, these hacks are small things that actually help you work harder and that’s what gets you better results. Enjoy! The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE.  Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000’s of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.com Connect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Anthony Zorzetto (@mr.zorzetto) is a father, husband and men’s sobriety coach. Anthony has battled addiction, homelessness and hitting rock-bottom and overcome all of it to now having a thriving family, business and leading other men on the same path. The Possible Principle is his 90 day 1-1 coaching program to help men eliminate alcohol from their life. Addiction is a crazy beast. One that more people than many of us realize struggle with, but also one that help is available for. It was a pleasure to chat with Anthony and learn about what addiction really is, learn about some of the early warning signs, some of the steps towards sobriety, and how we can help those in your life who may be heading down the path. I tried to make some connections back to fitness in this chat, but it turns out that fitness is actually an integral part of Anthony’s coaching program. It never ceases to amaze me how impactful improving physical health can be in all aspects of our life.This was a powerful conversation and one that I personally learned a ton from and I’m sure you will too. Maybe this conversation will even save someone’s life. Please share this with anyone you know who is struggling, help is available. To keep up with Anthony, follow him on IG, and visit his website to learn more about The Possible Principle coaching program. Below are some of the free and widely available resources mentioned in the chat as well:Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/ Cocaine Anonymous: https://ca.org/ The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE.  Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000’s of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.com Connect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

The end of the year is always fun and also almost always a time of year where people gain weight without realizing. Or maybe even while realizing, and thinking it’s inevitable. Fortunately, this episode contains everything you need to know in order to maintain your weight and physique through the holidays. It begins by realizing it’s possible, and then by realizing that maintenance is also progress. It’s not only weight loss, or muscle gain… there is a middle road where you can just cruise. And honestly, this is where you want to spend most of your time anyways. Luckily, it’s also pretty easy when you have a decent plan. In the episode I go over how you can structure your workouts to make this simple, with plenty of adjustments for whatever your situation is. I also talk about my nutrition strategies around the holidays and how I personally use them to come out ahead. Intermittent fasting is big for this, as well as some big boy decision making. Good guide here for the end of the year, put it to use!The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE.  Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000’s of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.com Connect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Chris Tahmazis (@christahmazisfit) is a football performance specialist and strength coach. When his own playing career came to an end he took up coaching and hasn’t looked back. He’s currently opening his first facility in Melbourne to continue training athletes and high performers in an expanded setting.When you get so many good things in your life through sports, it’s only natural to want to pass it along. From staying out of trouble, being involved in your community and generally feeling physically amazing while others feel “old”, the list is endless. Chris has experienced all of these things and only wants to give back now.We discuss how training - and even more specifically, training like an athlete - is the real key to longevity. Chris also lays out a roadmap of how to get there if you’re just getting started (or, re-started). Many people only in their 30’s say they start to feel older, and this just simply isn’t true if you’re training and taking care of your body well. We also discuss why and how to use your fitness data like Whoop bands or Oura rings, simple strategies for improving your nutrition, and why all kids should be involved in sports. To keep up with everything Chris has going on, follow him on IG and Youtube. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE.  Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000’s of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.com Connect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Andreas Chrysouliotis (@andreas_chrysouliotis) is a personal trainer and online coach and proud Cypriot. As a chubby kid, Andreas found boxing as a teenager which turned into a love of fitness where he began to transform his body and his life. He now aims to help others improve both their life and fitness through his coaching and online content. As a thank you for listening to this episode, Andreas has a free copy of Alex Hormozi’s book “$100M Money Models”. You can grab your copy for free here.Even though boxing was the beginning of Andreas’ fitness journey, it wasn’t until he started lifting weights that his self-confidence really began to increase. We discuss how the slow, steady and tangible progression of weight lifting plays into this. We also discuss strategies around bulking up and putting on muscle, and several life and business lessons Andreas has learned through boxing and fitness. Follow Andreas on IG to stay up to date with everything he has coming up and to learn more about Cyprus, fitness and life.The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE.  Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000’s of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify. It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Bryan Krahn (@bryankrahn) is back to discuss what guys over 50 need to do to get abs… and whether or not they should even try. Check out episodes 231 and 153 with Bryan for more of the background on training, nutrition and healthy lifestyle principles specific to guys 50+. Bryan truly is one of the best in the world at helping these guys transform their body and their life.In this episode we discuss the process towards chasing that elusive 6-pack and truly how important building muscle is. Bryan introduces his concept of “cautious urgency” - you need to build muscle NOW, but while minimizing risks. This episode blends what many of us feel perfectly. We want the aesthetics, and maybe that’s what draws you in; but the true value of strength training is in the health and greater life advantages that you will find in the gym. To keep up with Bryan, follow him on IG and X and check out his website. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE.  Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000’s of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.com Connect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Live and learn, so they say! We all make mistakes and of course there’s nothing wrong with that. The only thing that is a shame is when we don’t learn from our mistakes. And sort of by extension, when we don’t learn from the mistakes of others as well.I made my fair share of mistakes in the gym, things I wasted time on, or tried that didn’t work, or just incorrect approaches to training and fitness, and I want to share them with you so that you can avoid them. These are not minor technique things like doing an exercise with imperfect technique. These are more broad approaches to fitness and training that ended up costing me lots of time, money and most importantly, gains.Hopefully you avoid these, and end up better than me! The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE.  Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000’s of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.com Connect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss