12 Fitness Lessons from 2025

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.

Getting skinny vs. getting strong, and what the long-term outlook looks like - whether you take weight loss drugs or not.

Two surprising words that go great together - we cover how to increase your intensity to get fitter without burning out and breaking down. 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/

Getting realistic about holiday temptations, and how to handle them without January regret. - Best deal ever on Persist - Visit https://functional-bodybuilding.com/black-friday to learn more Look good, move well  - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/

Think you need more accountability to stay on track? We're breaking down why the real problem might be the system you're following - and how having the right kind of accountability partner can make all the difference.

How do you get strong in your 40s when hiking isn't cutting it - but you're intimidated by the gym? Haley and Dara did just that - and reaped rewards in their personal growth.