Is Training for Longevity a Cop-Out?

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.

You hurt your knee, got an MRI, and the doc says surgery might help. What to do? How Marcus assessed Mark's situation, and what he recommended instead. Sponsor: LMNT drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/

Little things, big impact - how to use training tools for more gains, better workouts, and more stability over time.

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.