Why I Train Every Other Day (And You Probably Should Too)

Why I Train Every Other Day (And You Probably Should Too)

From Becoming The 1% Podcast by Becoming The 1% Podcast

October 6, 2025 · 1h 19m

About this episode

Ziad Mansour discusses the effectiveness of training every other day and critiques mainstream fitness advice.

Is the fitness industry lying to you? Natural athlete and top coach Ziad Mansour reveals why training every other day builds more muscle and why the most popular science-based advice might be stalling your progress.On this episode of the Becoming The 1% Podcast, Ziad Mansour joins the crew to dismantle the gimmicks and monetization corrupting online fitness. He explains his philosophy on natural development, the flaws in bad coaching, and why true strength is built by mastering your mindset, not just following trends. Ziad shares his journey from a troubled past to becoming a high-performing athlete and coach, emphasizing the power of authenticity, self-awareness, and why you must learn to be your own best trainer. This discussion provides a raw, unfiltered look at building an elite physique and an unbreakable mind.Chapters:0:00 - Why Training Every Other Day Is More Effective Than You Think 0:55 - The Problem with Mainstream Fitness Advice 1:35 - Why I Hated Online Fitness Culture 2:45 - The Dangers of Selling Your Authenticity for Money 3:45 - Why Does the Internet Reward Gimmicky Fitness Content? 5:35 - The Unspoken Truth About Bad Weight Loss Coaching 6:03 - My Coaching…

People in this episode

Guest: Ziad Mansour

Topics covered

  • fitness advice
  • training philosophy
  • muscle building
  • mindset
  • authenticity
  • coaching

Keywords

  • fitness industry
  • muscle growth
  • coaching flaws
  • online fitness culture
  • authenticity
  • strength training

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