

RP Strength Podcast
Nick Shaw
On the RP Strength Podcast, RP co-founders Dr Mike & Nick Shaw breakdown tons of hypertrophy training, nutrition, and other fitness related topics. As a bonus, you'll get plenty of laughs as they go down various tangents on every episode!
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Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 8min
How To Best Get Back Into Training
Exploring topics such as functional overreaching and super compensation, the podcast also delves into exercise replacement and estimating RIR. Additionally, the hosts share amusing anecdotes about laptop shopping and encountering the Michigan football team.

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Dec 11, 2023 • 49min
How Little Can You Train To Maintain Muscle?
They discuss the concept of active rest and its role in maintaining muscle. They explore the concepts of Minimum Effective Volume and Maximum Recoverable Volume in training. They emphasize the importance of tracking strength progress and deloading repetition strength. They talk about the observation and indicators of muscle loss, limitations of body fat tests, and the negative effects of stress on muscle loss. They also discuss the challenges and inaccuracies of using dex measurements, including jokes about not achieving a certain body fat percentage.

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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 6min
Why You Should Take Active Rest: The Benefits And How To Do It
The podcast discusses the benefits of taking active rest during the holidays, including strategies for adjusting training programs, avoiding muscle loss, and combating weight gain. They also touch on topics like fan loyalty in sports, the joy of game victories, and the importance of relaxation and healing through activities like spending time with family and getting massages.

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
Nick and Mike's Holiday Eating Guide
Nick and Mike discuss their Thanksgiving plans and offer holiday eating rules from RP. They explore different approaches to holiday eating and provide tips for navigating a fat loss diet during the holidays. The speakers discuss the idea of bringing Tupperware to social events and share strategies for managing holiday eating. They also caution against idolizing success and offer alternative approaches to holiday meals.

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Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 1min
How to Become a Coach pt V
The podcast explores why pro athletes struggle with weight training, the importance of building a personal brand as a coach, networking and in-person conduct, working with big names, the value of cheap over free, podcast opportunities, and overcoming the fear of public speaking.

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Nov 13, 2023 • 48min
Getting Started As A Fitness Coach pt IV
Olympia thoughts, starting as a coach, Michigan football controversy, building reputation, new posing song, demonstrating knowledge, types of content to post, scheduling posts, making genuine content, writing a book

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Nov 6, 2023 • 52min
Getting Started As A Fitness Coach pt III
The hosts talk about their experiences as fitness coaches, including challenges with leg training and hack squats. They discuss pain perception during warm-ups and the difference between coaching and mentoring. They emphasize the importance of having a professional website and delivering high-quality work. Getting results for clients is prioritized over social media marketing. Word of mouth and sharing client results are highlighted as effective marketing strategies.

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Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 3min
Getting Started As A Fitness Coach pt II
Topics include the importance of delivering high-quality work, Chick-fil-A's quality and service, the impact of capitalism on behavior in the fitness industry, promising and delivering as a fitness coach, exceeding expectations, and the importance of not taking things personally.

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Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 14min
Getting Started As A Fitness Coach And Building Your Brand
The podcast covers a range of interesting topics such as the impact of height in bodybuilding competitions, the importance of regular doctor visits and annual physicals for early disease detection, strategies for building a brand and reputation as a fitness coach, the significance of core principles and emotional intelligence in running a successful business, and casual conversation and planning for future episodes.

Oct 16, 2023 • 53min
Gym Etiquette Part II
Debate over filming in the gym, the influence of gym policies, and the discomfort of certain exercises. Discussion on internet trolls, lack of privacy, and societal attitudes towards surveillance. Negative aspects of commenting and online fame. Surveillance implications on privacy and safety. Tips for speaking on camera and gym etiquette issues.