Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

Feb 04 2025 334 ep. 59 mins 156
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The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast dives deep into the science and practice of living a strong, healthy, and intentional life. Hosted by Andrew Coates, the show brings together inspiring guests to share insights, stories, and practical advice that empower listeners to build confidence, make informed choices, and stay resilient in their fitness and wellness journeys. Every episode encourages thoughtful exploration of what it means to lift free, diet hard, and live fully.

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#335 Dr. Joe Zundell - Cancer and Strength Training

Feb 04 2025 59 mins  
In an effort to bring on great guests to go beyond the narrow realm of fitness and nutrition, Dr Joe Zundell (PhD in Cancer Biology) joins me to talk about: -How strength training reduces cancer risk -How maintaining muscle and bone helps survive cancer treatment -Why the cancer cure suppression conspiracy theory is silly logic -What lifestyle behaviours contribute the greatest ri

#334 Tom Morrison - How Strength Is Essential For Mobility And Dealing With Injuries

Jan 30 2025 51 mins  
Mobility expert Tom Morrison joins to share wisdom from years of managing his own injuries and coaching others. Tom talks about: -How Tom avoided movement restrictions or pain despite probably having broken his neck -What the everyday person with a busy life can do with limited time to improve mobility? -How strength is the foundation of mobility -The difference between active an

#333 Jordan Syatt - How to Prioritize Your Fitness as a Parent

Jan 28 2025 66 mins  
Jordan Syatt joins me to discuss: -How his fitness routine has changed since becoming a parent -How he prioritizes and finds time for fitness -How his fitness goals have evolved over time -Why Jordan has been working on doing Jean Claude Van Damme splits -Jordan’s mobility routine -What are “Movement Snacks” -Choosing workout timing -If Jordan misses the grind of his career b

#332 Dan Feldman - Nutrition Mythbusting: Carbs/Insulin, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Omega 3-6 Edition

Jan 23 2025 52 mins  
00:52 Debunking the Carbs and Diabetes Myth 02:49 Understanding Insulin Resistance 06:01 The Role of Resistance Training 09:26 Obesity and Health Risks 14:25 High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Other Sugars 22:27 The Truth About Fruit and Fructose 26:46 Fruit Juice vs. Whole Fruit: Blood Sugar Impact 27:33 Personal Preferences: Fruit Juice vs. Soda 28:27 Glucose Monitors: Are They Worth

#331 Dr. Christle Guevarra - All Things Ozempic

Jan 21 2025 51 mins  
Dr Christle Guevarra returns with the every day person’s guide to Ozempic and GLP-1 agonist medications Follow Christle: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christle?igsh=Yml3dnhreTk2d28w Christle explains: -Why resistance training matters when using Ozempic -Does Ozempic really cause bone and muscle loss, over and above what we would see from dieting and calorie restriction? -What’

#330 Don Saladino - Philosophy On Grit, Discipline, and Life

Jan 16 2025 51 mins  
00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:15 Catching Up with Don Saladino 01:12 Celebrity Training Insights 01:43 Balancing Family and Career 02:35 Training Philosophy and Approach 03:33 Challenges of Training Actors 07:37 Misconceptions About Celebrity Life 15:05 Grit and Determination 28:15 The Importance of Accountability in Parenting 29:38 Balancing Fitness and Family Life 31:38 The

#329 Jonathan Goodman - Becoming The Obvious Choice

Jan 14 2025 43 mins  
Jonathan Goodman joins to talk about his brand new book The Obvious Choice, out now. We talk about: -Why Jonathan chose to write this book? -Why this book is a pivot into a more mainstream audience? -The 4 stages of content creation -How stories and narratives affect your decisions And more Follow Jonathan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/itscoachgoodman?igsh=MTI0ejliOGRuOWN4OA==

#328 Dr. Brandon Parker - How Safe Is Strength Training? How Dangerous Is Not Strength Training?

Jan 09 2025 54 mins  
00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:15 Guest Introduction: Dr. Brandon Parker 01:09 Movement Optimism and Strength Training Safety 02:33 Rounding Your Back: The Nuances 06:34 The Importance of Resistance Training 09:36 Exercise Form and Injury Risk 16:44 Load Management and Recovery 23:29 Stability in Training: Machines vs. Free Weights 26:19 Training Modifications and Warm-Up Techn

#327 Dr Allan Bacon - Supplements: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Jan 07 2025 53 mins  
Dr. Allan Bacon is in the house to give a masterclass in supplements, including: -The supplements that have a lot of evidence to support -Why everyone should take creatine especially older women. -Can you combine caffeine and creatine? -Details on beta-alanine, pump supplements, vitamin D, fish oils, magnesium and more. -Is there any benefit to using BCAA’s/EAA’s? -What are an

#326 Luka Hocevar - Why Everyone Should Train Like An Athlete For Life

Jan 02 2025 44 mins  
Luka Hocevar returns with his usual big energy to share wisdom on: -The importance of training and maintaining speed, power, and explosiveness as we get older. -Building resilience against fall injuries. -How to structure training programs for athletic qualities . -How strength training reduces risk and slows the progression of neurodegenerative disease like Parkinson’s. -The im