Hot Takes on Men's Health Mag

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.

Diet culture brings to mind calorie restriction, avoiding carbs, and anything goes when it comes to exercise. Fueling like an athlete means choosing which energy sources get you the best results. One makes you smaller, and the other makes you muscular and toned - are you on the right track for your goals?

We talk about high intensity fitness causing burnout and injuries, but promote intensity with lifting. What does true intensity mean in the gym, how can you learn it or feel it, and when can you take it too far?

Whoop bands, high carb, intuitive eating, walking more, carnivore, training less; how to design an experiment, and what surprised us the most.

If your strength has plateaued it's easy to lose motivation. But past the beginner phase of training, getting strong takes different tactics - here's how.

Does going out mean weighing every option on the menu to decide if the calories are worth it? How we thought about balancing treats vs. tracking. Sponsor: LMNT www.drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly

Ever finish a meal and immediately think about the next one? We break down the difference between hunger and food noise, and how to finally feel satisfied.

We dig into the latest Men's Health articles and give our unfiltered takes on what's worth following—and what to skip—in mainstream fitness advice.

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What's the minimum effective dose to build or maintain strength and muscle? If you're short on time or tired of burning yourself out in the gym, this simple rule is for you.