Jazzercise, Cabbage Soup, and the Fitness Myths We Inherited

The fitness habits our parents modeled came with an unspoken goal: get smaller. In this episode, we look back at the diets and workout trends we grew up around, and talk honestly about what we're choosing to model instead - strength, protein, and a relationship with food that isn't about punishment. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/

A vulnerable discussion on why nutrition can feel isolating and exhausting, especially when past success came with trade-offs. We talk about resistance to tracking, redefining balance, and building a system that includes pleasure, support, and progress. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free SPONSOR: LMNT drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly Try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/

Body fat percentage dominates fitness conversations, even though it mostly rewards weight loss and aesthetics. We dig into FFMI (Fat Free Mass Index) and why prioritizing muscle mass reframes success toward long-term performance, resilience, and real health. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/

Today we challenge whether prioritizing longevity and "just staying healthy" is masking your fear of failure - and why aiming a little higher might be the most longevity-friendly move of all. Our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free  

If you succeed at 100% of your program, you're probably not being challenged enough.

Hot take: training around pain is more necessary than we might think. Here's how to do it so you get better, not worse.

Our takes on cardio, carbs, and specialized workouts might surprise you. Here's why they're worth considering to look good and move well. SPONSOR: LMNT drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly

Training is a lifelong practice - and there's always more to uncover. Here are the answers we'll be seeking about fitness in 2026.

We're recapping what we learned last year about fitness, highlighting the most impactful things to keep in mind as you head into this year

Spending a lot of time in the gym, but still don't look or feel the way you want? We break down why 3 total lifting sessions and 60 min of cardio per week, plus 10k steps a day is magic for changing your body.