459: Sustainable Fat Loss, Strength Training & How to Crave Workouts with Kenny Santucci

459: Sustainable Fat Loss, Strength Training & How to Crave Workouts with Kenny Santucci

From Well with Arielle Lorre by Dear Media, Arielle Lorre

May 25, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 459

About this episode

Kenny Santucci shares practical advice on sustainable fat loss, strength training, and developing a positive relationship with workouts.

Kenny Santucci is a fitness trainer, founder of Strong New York, Strength Club, host of Strong AF podcast and one of my favorite people to talk wellness with because he genuinely tells it like it is. In a space full of extremes, gimmicks, and overcomplicated advice, Kenny has a very practical approach to fitness, nutrition, and building a body that actually feels good long term. In this episode, we break down what people get wrong about weight loss, why eating less can sometimes make fat loss harder, and how to create a sustainable routine that doesn’t completely take over your life. We talk about everything from the ideal workout split and the best forms of cardio to flexible dieting, GLP-1s, walking, processed foods, and how to actually build muscle without burning yourself out. Kenny also explains why so many people sabotage their own progress, how to start craving workouts instead of forcing them, and the difference between training for aesthetics versus longevity and overall health. This episode is packed with straightforward, no-BS advice that’s actually realistic to apply. We discuss: * The best time of day to work out * Heavy weights vs. lighter weights and higher reps *…

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