The Bodybuilding.com Podcast

It’s that time of year again when the sniffles sing and the coughs ring. There are a few things that you can do to try and combat these pesky illnesses so you don’t have to miss your favorite holiday celebrations.

Harry Vargas, CPT pushes the limits in and out of the gym. Injecting creative movements into his programming, his tough love and no-nonsense approach challenges you to work hard while having fun in the process. An avid marathon runner (3:15 in the NYC Marathon! 🤯), Harry specializes in training for endurance, hybrid and body recomp. He believes every goal can be accomplished— with a good coach, a consistent program, and the willingness to push past discomfort. In today's mini-episode we sit down with Harry to talk about his new endeavor as a Bodybuilding.com Master Coach and how he got into coaching.

RYSE is now available on Bodybuilding.com. With their extensive product catalog and iconic flavor licensing, RYSE uses clinical evidence and the latest science to fuel their mission to fuel greatness without selling shortcuts. Find out which products you can stock up on in this latest episode.

Eating on the go has become a habit for many but needs to be broken. Plan your meals ahead and when you sit to eat, don’t do so at your desk or while distracted. It’s time to be present and let the food fuel you.

You don’t have to sprint home for the eggs or scarf down a protein bar on the way out of the gym. There are more significant ways to get protein that don’t just have to do with timing.

Until recently we were really only concerned with living longer. However, with life expectancy experiencing a drop, a fulfilling life has become about quality not quantity.

In this episode we talk with Anthony Crouchelli about the importance of community in fitness and how he’s transformed the run club experience with his run club More Than Miles where runners are encouraged to talk to one another instead of competing for time. About the guest: Anthony Crouchelli is the Founder of More Than Miles. He is the VP of Talent & Content at LiteSport, partner of Rebel Union and Alpha Fit Club, and a founding trainer at Grit Boxing. Soccer player turned top fitness expert, Anthony has transformed the traditional workout into a holistic transformation of mental and physical growth dubbing his motto as, “one rep at a time” and ultimately creating the 1 method. Previously working at top fitness studios such as Rumble, Barry’s Bootcamp, Performix House and more, Anthony is now transforming failing gym franchises in some of the nation’s top performance studios through his consulting business, gym rescue. He has 10+ years of boxing experience and has various certifications inside the fitness space including, CFSC, USA Boxing, and NCSF. He’s been featured in USA Today, The View, GMA, NBC, People Magazine, Shape Magazine, and Reader’s Digest.

If this key mineral isn’t part of your daily routine, this one’s for you. Magnesium plays a vital role in muscle contraction and relaxation helping to prevent cramps and supports overall muscle performance. Make sure to consult with your health provider before starting a new supplement regimen.

Having a stress-free bedtime routine is easier said than done. The reality is when it’s time to go to bed, we don’t have time to truly decompress making falling asleep difficult. The solution? Mindfully slowing down your respiratory rate.

Welcome back to BBCOM, Kaged! Started by leaders in the supplement space with a combined 30+ years' experience, Kaged has made it their mission since day one to be transparent and honest with their customers. Today we’ll break down what products will be available on our site.

Think you’ve mastered the deadlift? Respectfully, you haven’t. One of the only strength exercises that works your body from head to toe, we've got a few tips to serve as reminders before your next lift.

ICYMI: Picking the right shoe MATTERS. Today we break down the importance of footwear as it pertains to specific movement patterns and why the one size fits all approach doesn’t pertain to sneakers. About the guest: Jake Boly is the Founder of That Fit Friend. He's often regarded as a go-to resource in various performance shoe communities. He’s been reviewing shoes and training gear for over 7 years and has hand-tested over 400 pairs of shoes. Jake is known on the internet and YouTube for blending his review processes with strength sports, and personal training background. Jake has a Masters in Sports Science, a Bachelors in Exercise Science, a CSCS, and he's been personal training for over 10 years helping hundreds of clients get stronger, lose weight, and accomplish their goals. He uses his exercise science brain and personal training background to make curated and thoughtful review content on the fitness gear he's testing. Watch or listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify or Apple. 🎧

Did you know it takes an average of 16 sessions (or longer) to notice muscle growth? No matter where you are on your fitness journey there is one thing for certain if you’re aiming to change your body composition: pick up those heavy weights.

Jump into a convo about what it takes to become a professional Strongman athlete, how those qualities transfer to everyday life, and a viral moment that brought with it it's own learning lessons. Craig Bongelli’s journey in the world of strength and conditioning is as intense as it is inspiring. From his early days in boxing to becoming a professional strongman under the mentorship of legends like Louie Simmons and Bill Kazmaier, Craig's path has been anything but ordinary. After a dramatic strongman career, marked by a viral accident and remarkable recoveries, Craig shifted his focus to coaching, where he guided world champions and everyday heroes alike. Today, he’s authored three books centered around body transformation and recomposition. Most recently, he returned from a stint at Westside Barbell, diving into their latest training methodologies, which will be featured in an upcoming series here at Bodybuilding.com. Join us as we talk through his insights and stories from a lifetime of pushing physical and mental boundaries.

Millennials and Gen Z are swapping nightclub culture for adventures in nature. A whopping 61% of both generations are aiming to drink less in 2024 citing goals of both physical and mental health as just two of the five top reasons to ditch booze.