Coach 'Em Up Podcast

, .mcconnell, and chat about charlatans in the fitness space. Why do they do what they do? Do they know they're fraudulent, or are they just out of their damn minds? Are they just stuck in a never-ending cycle of deceit? Any way you slice it, they're not doing anyone any favors, but it would be interesting to peel back the curtain and see what's really going on in their minds...

Do you think being a charlatan would be fun? Let us know in the comments!

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, .mcconnell, and all join the for a LEGENDARY roundtable. They chime in on athletic training and why the pendulum might've swung too far towards athletic elitists. As long as you're getting in some strength training, moving something with velocity, whether it be jumps, sprints, or throws, and doing some sort of conditioning, then you're probably "training like an athlete". It's frustrating to see the opinion that bodybuilding and zone 2 work are seen as "not enough". If that's all the average person is doing, then they're going to age just fine. The "athletic" component of training is usually just training to be capable of something. If box jumps are what you want to do, then box jump away! At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter what you call it, as long as you train hard in some capacity, then you're doing great.

How should we define "training like an athlete"? Does it even need to be defined? Let us know in the comments!

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Getting young female athletes to lift can be hard. Young female athletes are afraid to put on weight, or they see lifting as masculine. Even D1 college athletes are actively not eating and not lifting. says it comes down to knowing where your athletes are at. Some athletes will resonate with improving at their sport, some athletes just want to look hot. Especially if you're a man, you're probably not going to shift your focus to wanting to lift heavy all the time. But if you can find out what motivates them, it can often lead to better buy-in in the weight room.

How do you get female athletes to like lifting? Let us know in the comments!

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Anyone can do something insane and go viral on the internet. That doesn't mean you're going to build a meaningful following from it. talks about viral content and why constantly seeking virality might not be a good strategy. If your goal is to build a community of women, but you keep making viral clips putting women down, it's just straight up not a good business plan. If you're getting millions of views but 90% of your engagement is 60-year-old men trying to hit on you, that's not going to meaningfully impact your business. You just have to take a step back, recognize who your core audience is, and accept that constantly seeking virality will likely alienate the very people who you're trying to reach the most.

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Around 60% of Gen Z wants to be an influencer, and it's really not hard to see why. speaks on the culture shift around online content, and how a job that used to be shunned is now desirable for the majority of people. In a world where it's becoming increasingly difficult to find stable job options that pay well and have good benefits, taking a stab at influencing becomes an option for many. It takes virtually no qualifications and there is seemingly no ceiling. However, the percentage of people who actually make it is very small. Being an influencer has it's difficulties and it's certainly not for everyone, but there's a reason why so many people see it as an alternative to traditional jobs.

Why has influencing taken such a drastic shift in our culture over the past few years? Let us know in the comments!

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is back on the ! In this week's Q&A, we revisit our previous mutant athlete with a female twist. What would happen if we combined the most physically and mentally gifted athletes we know into the ultimate Frankenstein athlete? Watch until the end to find out what AI thinks this monstrosity would look like!

Who would you add to our mutant athlete? Let us know in the comments!

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breaks the ice on some really interesting data surrounding creatine and concussions. When you have a concussion, your brain has trouble utilizing carbs for energy, and so the thought is that creatine (in the form of phosphocreatine) can help provide that extra energy to assist in recovery and potentially mitigate some long term damage. Currently it seems you would have to megadose creatine, taking upwards of 20-30 grams a day, to have an effect on your brain.

Overall it’s really promising data, but it’s not yet strong enough to be causation. However, it’s promising to see what kind of role creatine might play in reducing concussions and aiding in recovery. If there weren’t already enough reasons to take creatine, add this one to the list!

Is there anything creatine CAN’T do? Let us know in the comments!
 
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"Nobody is going to break a 3 hour marathon on a keto diet"

There's an online sentiment that diets such as carnivore, keto, or low-carb inherently provide a "cleaner" or "better" source of energy for athletes. says that's just false. If you're looking to lose some weight or do an elimination diet, by all means. But if you're an athlete or someone looking to perform at a high level, carbohydrate intake is essential. Full stop.

Do you think low-carb diets have a place in athletics? Let us know in the comments!

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speaks on processed foods, and why they are actually a great option to help athletes or anyone in a calorie surplus to meet energy needs. In general, there's a lot of fearmongering around processed foods and the manufacturing process, but like it or not, a ton great foods are inherently processed in some way. The fact that a food is "processed" doesn't inherently make it bad.

For athletes who are undereating, topping up calories with processed carbs and palatable foods is a great way to make sure they have the energy they need, assuming they're getting their required nutrients as well. Even then, a lot of athletes aren't used to eating a ton of whole foods. It can be helpful to start with more processed foods to at least get them their energy requirement, and then slowly add in more whole foods to hit those nutrient goals as well. Processed foods are not the enemy, they're just another tool in your nutrition belt.

How do you utilize processed foods in your diet? Let us know in the comments!

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joins the to talk hydration and why electrolyte supplements are largely overconsumed by the general population. Most people just don't need an electrolyte supplement. Realistically, you're already getting more than enough sodium throughout the rest of your diet, and if you're not drinking enough water, then pounding sodium supplements is actually making you LESS hydrated. People are having blood pressure issues after pounding electrolytes 5 times a day because they're convinced that they need it to be properly hydrated.

In terms of hydration and fluid replacement, sodium is by far the most important. However, if you're not sweating heavy for like 3 hours, you probably don't need to replace any sodium. Electrolytes in general are necessary, but they don't always need to come in an overmarketed stick of powder. If you like them, then sure, have at it. But if we're talking about saving money, necessity, and physiologically what you need, most people don't need to supplement their electrolyte intake.

Do you think electrolytes have been overhyped for the general population? Let us know in the comments!

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