Fitt Talk

Welcome to the 40th episode of Fitt Talk, where Marc and Matt discuss what motivates them to get into the gym beyond just changing the way they look. It's no secret that the aesthetic appeal of a well-developed physique is what initially gets most people to start working out, but after awhile, you'll discover why it's good to look for something more. Tune in now to see what your hosts have to say! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Fan question: what's your take on training for more than just looks? - Marc and Matt's reasons to look beyond simply creating an aesthetic physique Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session40 Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marc_fitt Marc's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_fitt Matt’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/matthewaugh Matt's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/matthewaugh Get a special discount using “FittTalk” as a code on everything from Rise Gym Gear! (http://www.risegymgear.com)

Here's episode 39 of Fitt Talk! Today we're going to discuss the widely-debated creatine vs. caffeine issue. There are certainly some valid points on both sides of this argument, so without further ado, tune in now and get Marc and Matt's input! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Fan question: creatine and caffeine consumption - can you take both together? - Arguments for and against the use of the supplements in tandem - Marc and Matt's experiences using both Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session39 Marc’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marc_fitt Marc's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_fitt Matt’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/matthewaugh Matt's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/matthewaugh Get a special discount using “FittTalk” as a code on everything from Rise Gym Gear! (https://www.risegymgear.com)

Welcome to episode 38 of Fitt Talk! In this episode, we delve into what the ideal volume for your workouts should be. With only having a finite amount of time you should be in the gym, that must mean there's a go-to number of sets you should be completing, right? Tune in now and hear what Marc and Matt have to say! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Our new sponsor! - Fan question: how many sets should you do in a workout? - Amount of sets to do based on specific goals (cutting, bulking, strength training) - Proper rest times for goals - Why it's better to count TUT (time under tension) vs. reps Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session38 Marc’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_fitt Matt’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything from Rise Gym Gear! (http://www.risegymgear.com)

Almost everyone who's ever worked out for more than a couple of weeks knows the dreaded plateau effect. That phenomenon when your gains have stopped, your workouts are no longer enjoyable, and you're just not getting the same satisfaction out of them like you used to. The crazy thing is, this can be helped. Pretty easily, actually. Tune in to this episode of Fitt Talk and find out what you can do to make sure you Never Stop Progressing! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Fan question: should you follow the same workouts for a month or more/less? - Techniques you can use to keep progressing and never plateau - When it's best to change your workouts, and when you should keep the same ones Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session37 Marc’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_fitt Matt’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

In this episode of Fitt Talk, we help out a fan who doesn't know where to go next in his fitness journey. Based on his current stats, is the best route to cut, or start a bulk? We'll discuss body fat percentages, the best way to determine them, and why it's so important to do so. Tune in now! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Some news regarding Fitt Talk's schedule! - Fan question: to bulk first, or cut? - The importance of determining your body fat properly - Different methods you can use to determine your body fat Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session36 Marc’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

Sleep — one of the most overlooked components of people's lives, which can make such a difference in your results. Sure, a lot of people know that you should aim to get a good 6-8 hours of sleep per night. But, does it really matter when you get those hours? Tune in to episode 35 of Fitt Talk now, and find out! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - The benefits of sleep - Why you should aim to sleep at specific times - Melatonin and its effects on your body - A tool Marc and Matt use to optimize their sleep cycles! Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session35 Marc’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

One of the most overlooked body parts that can really make a difference in your physique are shoulders. Well-developed shoulders look incredible on both men and women, yet so many people don't give them the attention they need and deserve. That ends here! Tune in to this episode of Fitt Talk and learn how to sculpt an incredible pair of shoulders! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - How to build well-developed shoulders - The best exercises for all parts of the shoulder (front, side and rear delts) - Personal tips, advice and methods for effective training Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session34 Marc’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

We're all familiar with these situations. Do you go out to eat with your friends, or do you stick to your diet? Do you head to that party, or get in your solid 8 hours of sleep for the night? The juggling act that is trying to balance a fitness lifestyle, while simply trying to have another life can sometimes seem impossible. Marc and Matt know. So, the question remains — can it be done? Tune in and find out! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - How to balance a fitness lifestyle with everything else - What to expect from the beginning of a fitness journey - Workarounds when trying to stick to a diet and going out Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session33 Marc’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

As the best lower body exercise, the squat is something that should be in just about everybody's leg workout. However, there is so much debate on whether or not the ATG form is the "correct" one, versus simply hitting parallel with your legs. Is it really worth going so deep? Or, are you barely stimulating your legs enough by going parallel? Tune in to this episode of Fitt Talk and find out what your co-hosts have to say about it! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Fan question: should you go ATG with squats, or is parallel good enough? - Marc and Matt's opinions and experiences - How to prevent lower back injury - Opinion on knee wraps Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session32 Marc’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

Fear is one of the most crippling emotions we can feel. It can be the single decider between our successes and failures. If you want to reach another level, you need to find a way to conquer it. Tune in to this episode of Fitt Talk, and let Marc and Matt show you how to do just that! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - How to conquer your fears and reach success - Recognizing what's stopping you from reaching your full potential - Marc and Matt's method for breaking through fear Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session31 Marc’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: http:// twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

As the biggest part of your arms, the triceps are what you really need to develop in order to have some huge guns. But as a three-part muscle (triceps), it's not enough to just throw some random exercises together and hope for the best. This week's fan question asks specifically about one head of the triceps. So, we'll answer that, and give you all the details you need for the other two as well! Tune into this episode now and catch everything that Marc and Matt have to say to get some serious triceps! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Fan question: what exercises hit the medial head of the triceps? - The domain http://FittTalk.com is now ours! - How to hit each head of the triceps (long, lateral and medial) - Marc and Matt's personal approaches to training their triceps Full show notes available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session30 Marc’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://s

One of the most popular questions your hosts receive is, how do you become a model? Whether it be fashion or fitness, or anything in between, there's without a doubt a lot of desire for today's generation to get into the career. How do you even get started? Tune in now and listen to Marc give his best tips on how to get into the industry, and make strides. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Fan question: how do you become a model? Full show note at http://marcfitt.com/session29 Marc’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

Lots of people experience asymmetry in their physiques. In fact, almost everyone does. The good news: there are things you can do about it. While nobody will ever have a completely "perfect" shape, you can certainly do something about making that left arm the same size as the right, or shaping up your pecs. Tune in to this episode of Fitt Talk and hear what Marc and Matt have to say! Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Fan question: how do you even out both sides of your body? Links available at http://marcfitt.com/session28 Marc’s Twitter: twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

Do Marc and Matt prefer to do split workouts, or total body? This really comes down to personal preference. While each method does have its own place in a routine or schedule, each kind will yield different results. Based on those results, you can imagine whom will prefer what. With a rich experience in both styles, Marc and Matt both know what to expect from each. Tune in now and hear what your hosts have to say! Items Mentioned In This Podcast
 - Fan question: Do you prefer split workouts or total body? Links available at http://www.marcfitt.com/session27 Marc’s Twitter: twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

Some advice everyone should hear: Keep It Basic. Too often we overthink and over-stress. Tune in to episode 26 of Fitt Talk and listen to Marc and Matt dish on why you need to simplify your life. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Why you need to keep things simple - Benefits of living a more minimalistic life - How to integrate this approach into your life Links available at marcfitt.com/session26 Marc’s Twitter: twitter.com/marc_fitt Matt’s Twitter: twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

An incredibly popular question gets answered in today's episode of Fitt Talk! How often should you train your abs? Tune in and hear everything Marc and Matt have to say! Items Mentioned In This Podcast
 - Fan question: How often should you train abs? Links available at marcfitt.com/session25 Marc’s Twitter: twitter.com/marc_fitt
 Matt’s Twitter: twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

Don't Be Average. Be extraordinary! Tune in to this new episode of Fitt Talk and hear Matt and Marc's recap from the Toronto Pro SuperShow, and get some great tips to make sure you never settle for mediocrity. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Recap from the Toronto Pro SuperShow - Parallels of the fitness convention with life - Advice for those who feel alone in their journey - How to avoid average Links available at marcfitt.com/session24 Marc’s Twitter: twitter.com/marc_fitt Matt’s Twitter: twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

The big cardio debate! Which one is best? High intensity interval training, or low intensity steady state? Tune in now and hear what Marc and Matt have to say. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - Fan question: which cardio form is the best? When should you do them? - Marc and Matt's thoughts and experiences Links available at marcfitt.com/session22 Marc’s Twitter: twitter.com/marc_fitt Matt’s Twitter: twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

The key to success lies in a having the right mindset. Don't miss out on opportunities because you had a bad day, and were unable to get through it. Tune in to episode 22 now and hear Marc and Matt discuss how to control your mind to control your life. Items Mentioned In This Podcast: - "You attract what you focus on, whether positive or negative" - Mindset and how it means everything between success and failure - Ways to combat negativity - Thoughts and experiences Links available at marcfitt.com/session22 Marc’s Twitter: twitter.com/marc_fitt Matt’s Twitter: twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)

Tune into episode 21 to learn how to "Bulk the Right Way"! As a perfect companion to our episode "Getting Leaner, Faster," we discuss how to properly add lean muscle mass and minimize fat gain. Now let's dive in! Items Mentioned In This Podcast: - How to know when you can begin a lean bulking phase - How to begin - The ideal ratio to organize your protein, carbs and fat - Workout structure and best supplements to use - Harris-Benedict formula to calculate your BMR Links available at marcfitt.com/session21 Marc’s Twitter: twitter.com/marc_fitt Matt’s Twitter: twitter.com/matthewaugh Tune in to get a special discount code on everything at the Fitt Store! (http://store.marcfitt.com)