OVER 25,000,000 DOWNLOADS AND COUNTING! If you want to know how to build muscle, lose fat, and be healthier, happier, and wiser...faster than you ever thought possible...then this podcast is for you. Hosted by the bestselling author and entrepreneur, Mike Matthews, each episode gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever. Find out more at www.legionathletics.com
1156 episodes transcribedBuilding muscle can seem like a confusing process. Some people say you need to use high reps in your workouts, others say you should just focus on get...
It’s time for another contentious topic, my friends. No, not volume, frequency, or intensity. Today, we’re talking about workout splits. Specifically,...
Imagine for a moment that we’ve just received a message from an alien race in a galaxy far, far away. “Hey, Earthlings,” it reads. “Want to hang out?”...
This episode is part of a weekly series that I have dubbed “Motivation Monday.” (Yes, I know, very creative of me. What can I say, I’m a genius…...
Pity our poor thyroid. This small gland is blamed for countless weight loss frustrations and is a consistent scapegoat for people who encounter fat lo...
I’ve recorded hundreds of episodes of Muscle for Life on a huge variety of things related to health, fitness, and lifestyle, ranging from the basics o...
In this episode, I interview Jamie, who read Thinner Leaner Stronger and used my coaching program to bulk up from an underweight 93 pounds, to lean an...
Weightlifting may look easy compared to sports like golf, soccer, or gymnastics, but it’s far more technical than most people realize. For examp...
Many people out there who don’t know nearly as much as you probably don’t know about losing weight. For example, they don’t know what energy balance i...
For everyday gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts, nutrition is pretty simple. Control your calories, eat enough protein, get a nice mix of carbs and hea...
This episode is part of a weekly series that I have dubbed “Motivation Monday.” (Yes, I know, very creative of me. What can I say, I’m a genius…...
I’ve written and recorded a lot of evidence-based content over the years on just about everything you can imagine related to building muscle, losing f...
“Can you recommend a book for…?” “What are you reading right now?” “What are your favorite books?” I get asked those types of questions a lot and, as...
As someone who’s helped legions of people (har har) lose fat, get lean, and build muscle, it’s no surprise I also get asked about preparing for natura...
It’s no secret most weightlifters don’t like cardio. Most avoid it because it’s uncomfortable. Others are worried it’ll interfere with their abi...
I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last 6 years. And that means I’ve fielded a ton...
Why do food cravings strike when you least want them? You know…you’re at work and locked in the conference room when you remember the cake down the ha...
It has been said that there are two types of weightlifters in the world: On one hand, you have the people who just want to get as strong as possible—“...
I get asked quite frequently about my personal training and eating habits. People who read my books, read my articles, or listen to my podcasts know w...
In this episode, I interview Andrew, who used Bigger Leaner Stronger to transform his understanding of getting fit and finally start making real progr...
