The Discover Strength Podcast

Dec 09 2024 121 ep. 29 mins 64
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Busy people don't have time to waste on exercise that doesn't work. Discover Strength delivers twice per week workouts with an expert trainer. We'll help you look and feel your best in a fraction of the time. 

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Workout Focus: Progressive Overload

Dec 09 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson dives deep into the concept of progressive overload—a foundational principle of strength training. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Workout Focus: Momentary Muscle Failure

Nov 28 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, host Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength and an exercise physiologist, dives into the fourth Workout Focus in this mini-series: momentary muscle failure. This concept shifts the emphasis from the number of reps or the weight lifted to the importance of training until you can no longer perform another repetition with perfect form.

Workout Focus: Recovery

Nov 24 2024 10 mins  
In this episode, Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength and exercise physiologist, dives into the vital role of recovery in optimizing strength training results. Often overlooked, recovery is where the real magic happens—allowing your body to repair, rebuild, and reap the benefits of your hard work.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the uni

Workout Focus: One Set

Nov 16 2024 5 mins  
In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson dives into the second installment of the "Workout Focus" series. The topic? The power of one set. Luke unpacks the science behind why a single, intense set can produce the same—if not better—strength training results compared to the traditional 3 sets of 10 approach. He delves into the

Workout Focus: Move Slow and Eliminate Momentum

Nov 09 2024 9 mins  
We are launching a mini-series! Over the next 12 weeks, Luke will discuss one thing each week that you can obsess over before your workouts so you can get more out of them. These are foundational to any strength training workout, and you also have control over these 12 focuses. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can sch

Sharpen The Saw

Nov 02 2024 15 mins  
In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson discusses Steven Covey's concept of "Sharpen the Saw" from his 1989 best-seller, "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." Covey challenges the reader to have mechanisms to "sharpen the saw" in 4 different components: Physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and emotional. Luke walks through what his "saw sharpening" me

Never Stop Improving

Oct 27 2024 7 mins  
In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson discusses the "Never Stop Improving" ethos. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

NEW STUDY: Raising the Bar for Public Health: Resistance Training and Health Benefits

Oct 19 2024 13 mins  
In this episode Luke discusses a new research article that gives a simple but comprehensive framework for how we can look at the benefits of what strength training stimulates. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

5 Approaches to Measuring Progress From Your Strength Training Workouts

Oct 13 2024 13 mins  
In this episode, Luke Carlson, CEO and Exercise Physiologist, details 5 approaches to measuring progress from your strength training workouts. Anything worth doing is worth measuring.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Make Form A Part of your Training Identity

Oct 05 2024 22 mins  
In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength and Exercise Physiologist, goes deep on the importance of form in your workouts. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !