Digital Barbell Podcast

💪🏼 Try a FREE week of strength workouts on us! www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthIn today's episode, Blakley grills Jonathan on how he's cheating his daily steps. Blakley shares her insights on improving your push up game, and we give you some ideas on the next pieces of equipment you might want for your home gym. Links discussed in this episode: Crossover Bands: https://amzn.to/4uKz3BRDumbbells: https://amzn.to/44g3ghfFractional Barbell Weights: https://amzn.to/4xC9sNWFractional Dumbbell Weights: https://amzn.to/4wgHDtpPulley System: https://amzn.to/4uNkM7xApply to work with us 1:1 - www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us00:00 Intro00:36 Sponsor05:25 Step Tracking12:00 How to Get Better at PushUps21:14 What Gym Equipment To Buy

FREE WEEK OF WORKOUTS! - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/freestrengthGetting fit in your 30s and 40s shouldn’t feel this confusing… but for a lot of people, it does.In this episode, we break down 5 things nobody told us about getting fit in your 30s & 40s—the lessons we learned the hard way after years of training, coaching, and watching motivated people stall out despite “doing all the right things.”This isn’t about extreme workouts or perfect diets.It’s about understanding what actually matters now—and how to train, eat, and live in a way that works with your current life.In this episode, we cover:1️⃣ Maintenance is a mythWhy “just maintaining” your fitness usually leads to backsliding—and how small changes like tempo, range of motion, rest periods, drop sets, and micro-loading keep progress moving forward without wrecking you. 2️⃣ Why muscle matters more as you ageCardio is important, but muscle is harder to gain later in life. We talk about how strength training fights metabolic decline, improves insulin sensitivity, supports joint health, prevents injury, and protects long-term independence.3️⃣ Nutrition matters more now (not less)Your metabolism didn’t suddenly break—but your lifestyle probably changed. We explain why you have less margin for error in your 30s and 40s, how small calorie mismatches add up fast, and why prioritizing real food makes everything easier.4️⃣ Sleep is your superpowerSleep affects hunger, mood, cognition, and workout performance more than most people realize. We break down why being sleep-deprived can lead to eating 300–400 extra calories per day—and what to control if your schedule isn’t perfect.5️⃣ Have a plan, or be left behindIf you don’t have a plan for your health, you’ll slowly lose it. We compare fitness to financial planning and explain why an evidence-based, practical plan creates freedom—not restriction.If you’re in your 30s or 40s and feel like staying fit takes more effort than it used to, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do about it.👉 Subscribe for practical strength training, nutrition, and real-life fitness advice👉 Learn more about our coaching at Digital Barbell https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

You're working out, but you don't look like it. Here are the 10 reasons why, and what to do instead: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/looklikeyouliftAre you actually training hard enough?You’re showing up, lifting weights, and trying to “do the right things”… but progress feels slow, inconsistent, or confusing.In this episode, we answer some of the most common (and most misunderstood) questions about strength training, effort, and body composition—especially for people who are already working out but aren’t getting the results they expect.In this episode, we cover:How to tell if you’re training hard enoughWhy most productive sets happen 1–3 reps from failureHow to choose weights that actually drive progressWhy soreness isn’t a reliable indicator of a good workoutThe simplest feedback loop you have: strength progression. Is lifting 2–3 days per week really enough?Why consistency + progression matter more than frequencyHow 2–3 focused sessions can outperform 5 rushed or random workoutsWhen more days help—and when they just add fatigueHow to choose a schedule you can repeat for months, not weeksWhy you’re getting stronger but don’t see physical changesThe difference between neurological strength gains and muscle growthHow weekly volume impacts hypertrophy (and why “once a week” isn’t enough)The role calories play in building muscle—and why a small surplus worksWhy fat loss only seems to happen when you’re ‘on a diet’How diets create results by changing behavior, not magic rulesWhy weight returns when the rules disappearThe real goal: shrinking the gap between diet behavior and real lifeWhy the scale goes up when you start liftingMuscle glycogen, inflammation, and short-term weight gainAppetite changes and the “I earned this” trapBody weight vs body composition—and which one actually mattersIf you’re putting in the effort but feel stuck, frustrated, or second-guessing your approach, this episode will help you connect the dots—and simplify what actually drives results.👉 Want structure, clarity, and a plan that works in real life?Check out our coaching and training programs at Digital Barbellhttps://www.digitalbarbell.com/optionsEmail us: jonathan@digitalbarbell.com blakley@digitalbarbell.com

Programs Begin 1/12/26!8-Week Beginner Strength Training Program - "Strength Made Simple" - https://www.digitalbarbell.com/strengthmadesimpleWomen's Group Nutrition Program - "The Followthrough Formula" - For Women Who Want To Make Healthy Eating Stick, Without Tracking Every Bite - www.digitalbarbell.com/followthroughformulaMost people don’t need a new diet, a new workout style, or more motivation.They need better fundamentals.In this episode, we break down 10 things that will genuinely transform your health and fitness in 2026—without extremes, detoxes, or chasing trends.We split it into two parts: Nutrition and Training, and focus on what actually moves the needle long term.Resources mentioned: Digital Barbell Grocery and Meal Prep Guide: www.digitalbarbell.com/groceryguideProtein and Calorie Calculator: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculatorApply to work 1:1 with us: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

$20 off our Women's Only Group Nutrition Program "The Follow Through Formula" Use code "2025" at www.digitalbarbell.com/dgtl-storeProgram begins 1/12/2026If you're a woman who's sick and tired of diets and want to find your "forever nutrition plan" without extremes, we have good news. Our second release of our Women's only group nutrition program "The Follow Through Formula" begins 1/12/2026.Inside this small group coaching program, you'll learn why diets have failed you in the past, and build the healthy habits you've always wanted, without having to track every calorie that you eat. Head to https://www.digitalbarbell.com/followthroughformula to learn more, and join before the discount is gone. Any questions? Email Blakley: blakley@digitalbarbell.com