OVER 25,000,000 DOWNLOADS AND COUNTING! If you want to know how to build muscle, lose fat, and be healthier, happier, and wiser...faster than you ever thought possible...then this podcast is for you. Hosted by the bestselling author and entrepreneur, Mike Matthews, each episode gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever. Find out more at www.legionathletics.com
1168 episodes transcribedIf you’ve ever wondered what effects the menstrual cycle has on fitness, and how you can take advantage of your monthly cycle when it comes to body co...
What does a weightlifting belt do and how do you use one? Should you use one and on what exercises? How do you wear one correctly and what should you...
Should you be doing full-body workouts? What habits will not only help you lose body fat, but keep it off for good? What can we learn from Elon Musk?...
This podcast is going to get dark. And graphic. This episode is a cautionary tale of just how grim it can get in the throes of disordered eating, anor...
Do glute activation exercises actually work? Is the 5:2 diet worse for muscle retention than a continuous calorie deficit? Does vitamin D supplementat...
Do cold showers do anything? How long does it take to reach your genetic muscle potential? Should you count the calories from vegetables? How many set...
What’s the best way to build a beach-ready, bikini body? What are the most important muscle groups to train, and how can you organize your workout spl...
Many people say the best diet and exercise regimens are the ones you can stick to. This is true insofar as compliance is concerned, but it misses a cr...
Is eating 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight per day more than necessary? Don’t some studies say eating any more than 0.8 grams per pound is po...
Have you ever tried to make a big change in your life, and instead of easing into it and slowly building up the necessary behaviors and habits, you do...
Does caffeine boost your performance even if you’re a habitual coffee drinker? How does strength training influence fat burning? Can eating vegetables...
How do you overcome a strength plateau? Does high-intensity cardio affect your hormones? Chinups versus pullups? What has been my greatest decision? A...
In this episode, Adam and I discuss the business and marketing side of the fitness industry in general, and more specifically, of his company, Mind Pu...
My Book Club series isn’t dead! These are the juiciest tidbits from William Zinsser’s On Writing Well, a book that’s always on my list of recommended...
Do artificial sweeteners sabotage your weight loss efforts? What are the benefits of cyclical dieting? How quickly do you lose muscle if you stop goin...
In this podcast, I interview Anne-Marie, who did three months of Legion’s VIP one-on-one coaching program to get “unstuck” in her fitness journey, imp...
I have some bad news for you. Unfortunately, many people in your life are not going to take your fitness seriously. The good news, though, is you can...
Does bench press grip width matter? How does collagen protein compare with whey even when it’s spiked with leucine? Are keto diets better for weight l...
If you’ve decided you want some help getting fit, finding a coach can be a daunting task. In these days with social media, the barrier to entry to bec...
Is three heavy sets of deadlifts too much? Why do I include three sets of deadlifts when other programs include just one heavy set of 5 reps? Do compo...
