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 transcribedI’ve recorded hundreds of episodes of Muscle for Life on a huge variety of things related to health, fitness, and lifestyle, ranging from the basics o...
What’s a 4-letter word that you never want to hear your doctor say to you? Ok it’s actually not a word, but an acronym, and I’m referring to PCOS. Pol...
I’ve written and recorded a lot of evidence-based content over the years on just about everything you can imagine related to building muscle, losing f...
What’s the best time of day to lift weights? Search for an answer to that question online and you’ll learn that there are basically two schools of tho...
I’m often asked about how to make money in the fitness space. One obvious route is becoming a coach or personal trainer. This can be done in-person or...
I’ve recorded hundreds of episodes of Muscle for Life on a huge variety of things related to health, fitness, and lifestyle, ranging from the basics o...
More and more people are looking to build a home gym these days. Whether you want to save on membership fees, cut down on your commute time to the gym...
Clap your hands if you’ve heard this one before: “Muscles don’t know weight, only tension.” It’s an old bodybuilding saw that’s been around for decade...
I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last 6 years. And that means I’ve fielded a ton...
Whether you’re totally new to the gym or have plenty of experience, you’ve likely struggled with trying to make sense of conflicting diet, training, a...
Keep on imagining, because all of this is a mirage. The reality is no food can directly cause fat loss. (Some foods are more conducive to fat loss tha...
Picking a workout routine can feel like picking a political candidate. Many people have strong opinions as to which is best and are often quick to den...
If you’re familiar with my books, blog, and even my line of supplements, Legion, you know I’m all about the science, baby! Anecdote and experience are...
This episode is part of a monthly series that I have dubbed “Motivation Monday.” (Yes, I know, very creative of me. What can I say, I’m a genius…) Ser...
I’ve written and recorded a lot of evidence-based content over the years on just about everything you can imagine related to building muscle, losing f...
Have you ever done an exercise and just not “felt” it? Sure, you performed the lift, but your target muscles don’t feel like they worked very hard. Or...
You’ve probably heard that eating protein is important for losing weight. You’ve also probably heard that protein powder is particularly effective for...
I’ve recorded hundreds of episodes of Muscle for Life on a huge variety of things related to health, fitness, and lifestyle, ranging from the basics o...
I firmly believe in the power of taking ownership over your life. You know, the whole “when life gives you lemons, sell artisanal, organic, first-pres...
“Can you recommend a book for…?” “What are you reading right now?” “What are your favorite books?” I get asked those types of questions a lot and, as...
