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In this episode of Strength 101, Nick and Matraca answer the questions every gym member and coach has heard a thousand times — but never with this much honesty. From overcoming gym anxiety and staying motivated, to tackling slow metabolisms, deadlift form, and spot fat reduction myths, they break down the most common gym FAQs with real talk, personal stories, and plenty of laughs.
The duo keeps things unfiltered but practical, explaining everything from how to actually build discipline when motivation fades, to what “cut the turd” means in deadlifting (yes, that happened). They even get into how muscle mass impacts metabolism, why you can’t “tone” without lifting, and how to stop comparing your journey to everyone else’s.
Whether you’re new to the gym or a coach helping others get started, this episode is your crash course in simplify ...
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