https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast en-us Honest conversations about fitness, nutrition, and mindset for people who want the truth about getting fit and a plan that fits real life. Timber & Steel false https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/you-dont-have-to-earn-your-rest-day https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/you-dont-have-to-earn-your-rest-day Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT If rest feels like something you have to earn, that's not fitness talking, that's something older. Clayton and Bridgett unpack where that instinct comes from, how it shows up in the way you eat and train, and why your body builds strength when you rest or doesn't adapt at all. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/a-mediocre-workout-still-counts https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/a-mediocre-workout-still-counts Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Most weeks don't go according to plan. You show up tired, the workout feels like too much, and a voice in your head makes a case for coming back when things are less hectic. Clayton and Bridgett talk about why going through the motions matters more than waiting for a better day, and how moving your body at half-effort still protects the habit that makes every good training day possible. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/your-body-at-45-is-not-your-body-at-25 https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/your-body-at-45-is-not-your-body-at-25 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Your body at 45 doesn't work the way it did at 25, and pretending otherwise is how people get hurt or give up. Clayton and Bridgett get into what actually changes as you age, from muscle and bone density to recovery time, and why the harder part isn't physical but the mindset shift to stop chasing the numbers you hit ten years ago. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/leftovers-on-purpose https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/leftovers-on-purpose Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Batch cooking doesn't have to mean full meal prep with portioned containers and a Sunday spent in the kitchen. Clayton and Bridgett talk through how they actually handle food in their house, from cooking extra at dinner for the next day's lunch to buying in bulk and flavoring it different ways so you don't eat the same thing all week. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/make-healthy-the-default https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/make-healthy-the-default Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trying to eat better usually breaks down when life gets busy, not when you have perfect conditions. Clayton and Jennie talk through practical ways to make healthy food more visible, easier to grab, and less dependent on willpower. The goal isn't to moralize food or ban everything fun, just to make the choice you already want to make a whole lot easier. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/enough-already https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/enough-already Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT This one is for the weeks where your life is full and your old standards don't fit anymore. Clayton and Jennie talk about how to define the season you're in, why "enough" has to be flexible, and how to use a floor and a ceiling so you don't spiral into all-or-nothing thinking. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/sleepy-time https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/sleepy-time Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sleep is one of those things everyone knows matters, but most of us treat it like an optional upgrade. Clayton and Jennie talk about why it's so hard to prioritize sleep, what changes actually move the needle, and why "I'm fine on five hours" usually means you've gotten used to running on less than you need. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/why-training-works-better-in-community https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/why-training-works-better-in-community Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Training works better when you do it with people, and relationships are a first principle for a healthy life. Clayton and Jennie unpack how connection impacts mental health and momentum, and what community adds inside a gym: accountability, encouragement, and a process that keeps you consistent. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/training-with-an-injury https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/training-with-an-injury Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Training with an injury doesn't mean you have to stop showing up. Clayton and Jennie unpack what "injury" can mean, why the first step is a mindset shift, and how to keep building fitness safely by scaling load and range of motion while prioritizing pain-free movement. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-protein-episode https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-protein-episode Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Protein is everywhere right now, but how much do you actually need? Clayton and Jennie break down what protein does, where to find it, and how to figure out the right amount for your body and activity level. No bro science, no overcomplicated formulas, just practical guidance for regular people trying to fuel their training and feel good. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/aerobic-vs-anaerobic-training https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/aerobic-vs-anaerobic-training Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Your body has two distinct ways of creating energy, and understanding them changes how you train. Clayton and Jennie explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic training, whether cardio really steals your gains, and why you need both for a well-rounded body. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/when-to-push-and-when-to-hold-back https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/when-to-push-and-when-to-hold-back Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hitting 100% intensity every workout isn't sustainable, especially as you age. Clayton and Jennie break down how to decide when to push hard and when to hold back, why consistency beats intensity, and how to use your warmup to make smarter decisions before you touch a barbell. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/our-top-3-recovery-protocols https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/our-top-3-recovery-protocols Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Recovery is one of those topics where everyone has an opinion and a product to sell. Clayton and Jennie each pick their top three recovery protocols they'd do for the rest of their lives, then honestly rate how well they actually follow their own advice. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/timber-amp-steel-programs https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/timber-amp-steel-programs Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Not sure which training program is right for you? Clayton and Jennie break down how Timber & Steel is structured from OnRamp through group classes, personal training, semi-private training, and specialty labs, and why everything is designed for long-term fitness rather than 30-day transformations. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/what-the-ruck https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/what-the-ruck Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rucking is walking with weight on your back, and it's everywhere right now. Clayton and Jennie break down what it actually does well, where the marketing oversells, and why it's a solid tool but not a complete solution on its own. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-recovery-complex https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-recovery-complex Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The fitness industry sells recovery gadgets—cold plunges, red light therapy, compression boots—as if they're essential, but your body already knows how to recover. Sleep, nutrition, hydration, and consistent movement are the pillars that actually drive adaptation. Gadgets can be fine as extras, but they'll never replace the fundamentals. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/if-you-could-only-do-five-exercises https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/if-you-could-only-do-five-exercises Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT If you could only do five exercises for the rest of your life, which would you choose? The answer reveals what you value—longevity, joint health, movement patterns, or just what you enjoy. Picking movements that cover fundamental patterns like squatting, hinging, pulling, and pressing gives you everything you need for a lifetime of fitness. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/you-dont-need-more-discipline-you-need-a-better-system https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/you-dont-need-more-discipline-you-need-a-better-system Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Motivation gets you started, but it always fades—usually around the three-month mark. White-knuckling your way through with discipline isn't sustainable either. What actually works is building systems that reduce friction, support your identity, and make showing up the path of least resistance. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/why-chasing-visible-results-can-derail-your-fitness-journey https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/why-chasing-visible-results-can-derail-your-fitness-journey Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT If your only measure of progress is what you see in the mirror, you'll quit before the real changes show up. Social media fitness influencers sell an unsustainable lifestyle that makes you feel like you're falling short. Shift your focus to habits you can control—sleep, vegetables, consistency—and the results will follow on their own timeline. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/macros-meal-plans-and-the-plate-methodwhat-actually-works https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/macros-meal-plans-and-the-plate-methodwhat-actually-works Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT You don't need to track every gram or follow a rigid meal plan to eat well. Obsessive macro counting leads to burnout and guilt, while simple frameworks like the Plate Method build awareness without the obsession. Start with one small shift—a quarter plate of vegetables at every meal—and build from there. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/why-the-grind-isnt-the-goal https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/why-the-grind-isnt-the-goal Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Fitness culture sells you the idea that you need to get crushed to get fit, but that approach burns you out and makes you feel judged. What actually works is learning proper movement, training in an environment where you feel safe, and making consistency matter more than intensity. Start with instruction, build community, and chase progress over perfection. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/is-this-even-helping-the-hidden-progress-youre-probably-missing https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/is-this-even-helping-the-hidden-progress-youre-probably-missing Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Most people quit fitness not because it isn't working, but because the results don't look like what they expected. Real progress—better sleep, more energy, improved mobility, reduced anxiety—shows up long before the mirror or scale confirms it. Shift your definition of progress from numbers to quality of life, and you'll stick with it long enough to see everything change. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-mental-game-of-modification https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-mental-game-of-modification Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Your competitive drive doesn't disappear as you age, but your body doesn't bounce back the way it used to. The key is reframing what competition means—chase consistency instead of PRs, and find a community that keeps you moving. Doing something at 50, 60, or 70 puts you light years ahead of the people who stopped. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/staying-fit-on-vacation https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/staying-fit-on-vacation Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT You're not losing much fitness on a one-to-two-week vacation—muscle memory lasts for months. What you're feeling is the impact of different food, sleep, and routine, not actual strength loss. A couple of short, high-intensity sessions during your trip will keep you primed and make coming back to the gym feel a lot less awful. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/a-deep-dive-into-pull-ups https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/a-deep-dive-into-pull-ups Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Pull-ups build serious pulling strength, body control, and shoulder range of motion, but there's no single version you have to chase. Strict, kipping, jumping, banded—each variation serves a different purpose depending on your goals. The pursuit is where the value lives, so keep working, scale appropriately, and don't skip the pushing movements that support your pulling. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/adventure-ready-fitness https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/adventure-ready-fitness Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT You don't need elite fitness to live a full life—you need enough to handle whatever comes your way. Whether that's keeping up with grandkids, moving a wheelbarrow, or hiking with your family, the minimum effective dose gets you there. Train for the life you actually have, not the one fitness culture says you should. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/mindful-eating https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/mindful-eating Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rigid food rules—good foods versus bad foods, no eating after 8 PM, eliminating entire food groups—set you up for failure and perfectionism. When you inevitably break a rule, the all-or-nothing mindset kicks in and you give up entirely. Drop the rules, use common sense, and figure out what actually works for your body and your life. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/demystifying-supplements https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/demystifying-supplements Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Most supplements are unregulated, unproven, and used as a shortcut to avoid eating real food. Your body processes whole foods differently than pills and powders, and no supplement can replicate what you get from a balanced plate. Spend your money on real food instead, and if you do supplement, read your labels carefully. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/exercise-as-medicine-for-mental-health https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/exercise-as-medicine-for-mental-health Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Exercise isn't just about physical fitness—it's real medicine for your mental health. Moving your body releases endorphins, builds confidence, and breaks negative feedback loops. Show up at least three days a week, lean on your community, and tell your coach what you need. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/breaking-through-plateaus https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/breaking-through-plateaus Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Limiting beliefs and unrealistic expectations keep you stuck before you even start. Comparison steals your joy, and chasing someone else's timeline will derail your progress. Show up consistently, manage your expectations, and let doing hard things in the gym transfer to the rest of your life. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/unpacking-diet-culture https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/unpacking-diet-culture Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Diet culture sells you the idea that thin means healthy and certain foods are good or bad. The result is anxiety, shame, and a cycle you can't sustain. You can break free by focusing on simple basics: real food, protein, and slow, sustainable changes. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-power-of-simplicity-in-fitness https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-power-of-simplicity-in-fitness Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The best fitness plan is the one you'll actually stick with. Clayton and Jenny make the case for doing fewer things, doing them consistently, and skipping the gadgets and complexity that keep people from seeing real progress. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/beyond-the-workout https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/beyond-the-workout Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT You can't out-train bad sleep, dehydration, or chronic stress. Clayton and Jenny cover the recovery basics that actually matter and why most biohacking gadgets are just expensive distractions from the fundamentals. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/mobility-use-it-or-lose-it https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/mobility-use-it-or-lose-it Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT If you stop reaching overhead, your shoulders will forget how. Clayton and Jenny explain the difference between mobility and flexibility, why joint health matters more than how you look, and what happens when you ignore it for too long. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/setting-goals-that-work https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/setting-goals-that-work Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT SMART goals sound great until life happens and you miss the deadline. Clayton and Jenny argue for flipping the model — set behavior-based goals you can control, dig down to your real why, and let the outcomes take care of themselves. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/female-hormones-and-training https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/female-hormones-and-training Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Your cycle, your training, and your energy are connected — and most women are left to figure that out alone. Jenny and Bridgett break down what's happening in each phase, how to work with your body instead of against it, and why community matters more than you think. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/all-or-nothing https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/all-or-nothing Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT You ate a cheeseburger so the whole day is ruined — that's the all-or-nothing trap, and it keeps you stuck. Clayton and Bridgett talk about why rigid diets fail, how to find the middle ground that actually lasts, and why something is always better than nothing. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/how-to-be-consistent-with-life-isnt https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/how-to-be-consistent-with-life-isnt Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The holidays can derail three months of progress if you let them. Clayton and Jenny share practical ways to set a minimum effective dose for fitness and nutrition, navigate parties and family visits, and come out the other side without starting from scratch. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/when-motivation-ends https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/when-motivation-ends Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Motivation is a flame that flickers and dies. Discipline is the low burner that stays lit. Clayton and Jenny talk through what actually keeps people showing up when the excitement fades and how to build systems that survive real life. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/get-better-at-burpees https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/get-better-at-burpees Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Burpees never get easier — you just get fitter and push harder. Clayton and Jenny unpack why that's the point, how mindset shapes your experience of hard movements, and why intensity beats volume every time. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/functional-and-beneficial-movements https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/functional-and-beneficial-movements Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Not every movement in the gym has to meet a strict definition of 'functional' to be worth your time. Clayton and Jenny sort out which movements truly mimic everyday life, which ones build capacity in different ranges, and why both matter. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/dont-get-duped https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/dont-get-duped Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Detox teas, juice cleanses, fat burners — your liver and kidneys already handle that job. Clayton and Jenny break down why diet gimmicks don't work, what they actually cost you, and how to spot the nonsense before you spend your money. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/fit-and-functional-bodies https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/fit-and-functional-bodies Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Olympics reminded everyone that athletes come in every shape and size — then everyone forgot again. Clayton and Jenny talk about why fitness has nothing to do with how you look and everything to do with what your body can do. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/we-dont-know-squat https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/we-dont-know-squat Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT If you can't get off the toilet by yourself, independence is gone. Clayton and Jenny dig into why the squat matters more than almost any other movement, how different variations load your body, and why you should never stop squatting. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/fitness-through-life https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/fitness-through-life Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT There are ups and downs in life and we can't always workout in the ways that we'd like. We need to be able to let our training ebb and flow with the seasons of life. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-deadlift https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-deadlift Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Picking something heavy off the ground and standing up with it is about as functional as fitness gets. Clayton and Jenny walk through why the deadlift works your whole body, which variation might suit your levers, and why a little soreness means you're doing it right. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/scaling-for-increased-fitness https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/scaling-for-increased-fitness Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Scaling isn't making things easier — it's how you actually get fitter. Clayton and Jenny break down how adjusting workouts to your level keeps you consistent, builds real progression, and delivers the right stimulus without wrecking you. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/diet-roundup https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/diet-roundup Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Four diets, one honest breakdown. Jennie and Clayton round up the most popular approaches, how they work, and why the right diet depends on you — not the trend. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/how-to-build-resilience https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/how-to-build-resilience Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Resilience isn't something you're born with — it's something you build. Clayton walks through eight qualities that make people resilient, from knowing what you stand for to being comfortable being uncomfortable, and why all of it has to be rooted in daily practice. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/movement-practice https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/movement-practice Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT You don't need to crush yourself in the gym five days a week to be healthy. Jennie and Clayton talk about what a movement practice actually is, why consistency beats intensity, and how walking, yoga, or swimming can be just as valid as barbell training. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/should-you-do-more https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/should-you-do-more Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Feeling like you're not doing enough to get fit? Sometimes you're doing too many of the wrong things instead of too few of the right ones. Jennie and Clayton break down what you actually need more of and what you can let go. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/setting-boundaries https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/setting-boundaries Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Setting boundaries is easy. Holding them is the hard part. Jennie and Clayton talk about how to figure out what your boundaries should be, why they need to come from your values, and what happens when you let them slide. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/we-need-hard-work https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/we-need-hard-work Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Hard work drives growth in fitness and in life, but it's the first thing we avoid. Clayton and Jennie dig into why that avoidance happens and why leaning into hard work is the only way forward. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/were-being-lazy https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/were-being-lazy Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Four coaches, four different relationships with food, one nutrition challenge. Clayton, Jennie, Bridgett, and Bertha share what they learned from the 800-gram challenge and why adding protein and produce beats cutting everything out. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/how-fit-do-you-need-to-be https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/how-fit-do-you-need-to-be Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT You probably don't need a 300-pound deadlift to live your life. Jennie and Clayton talk about what 'fit enough' actually means, why it depends on what your life asks of you, and how to stop measuring yourself against the person on the next platform. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/functional-amp-beneficial-movements https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/functional-amp-beneficial-movements Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Not everything you do in the gym has to mirror your daily life to be worth doing. Clayton and Jennie sort out the difference between functional and beneficial movements, and why some things that aren't 'functional' still earn their place. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/training-with-intensity https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/training-with-intensity Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Going hard every single time you train sounds tough but it's actually holding you back. Jennie and Clayton break down what intensity really means, why it changes day to day, and how modulating it keeps you consistent and injury-free. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/holiday-stress https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/holiday-stress Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Holiday stress doesn't come from one thing — it's the parties, the money, the expectations, and the food all stacking at once. Jennie and Clayton talk through how to keep your routines, enjoy the season, and stop beating yourself up over extra cookies. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/minimum-effective-dose https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/minimum-effective-dose Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The smallest dose that gets the job done beats the biggest effort that burns you out. Jennie and Clayton discuss minimum effective dose and why doing less, consistently, is the real path to long-term success. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/negative-self-talk https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/negative-self-talk Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The voice in your head that says you should be doing more, lifting heavier, looking better — that's not motivation, it's comparison in a costume. Jennie and Clayton unpack where negative self-talk comes from and how to start catching yourself in the act. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/kids-and-crossfit https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/kids-and-crossfit Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Kids don't need to wait until they're adults to learn how to move well. Clayton and Bridgett talk about why training youth matters and what it looks like to do it right. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/its-sleepy-time https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/its-sleepy-time Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT If you're grinding in the gym but shorting yourself on sleep, you're sabotaging the adaptation you're training for. Jennie and Clayton talk through why sleep matters, how much you actually need, and why naps shouldn't come with guilt. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/what-is-crossfit https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/what-is-crossfit Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT CrossFit gets thrown around as a catch-all label, but it's more specific than people think. Jennie and Clayton break down what it actually is, how it's misunderstood, and why no two CrossFit gyms train the same way. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/is-crossfit-a-cult https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/is-crossfit-a-cult Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie take on the 'CrossFit is a cult' question honestly — the community signals, the jargon, the early-days intensity, and why every affiliate gym runs differently. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/no-workout-is-wasted https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/no-workout-is-wasted Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie talk about why no workout is wasted. Every session is a deposit into your fitness savings account, even when you can't give it 100% or things don't go as planned. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-fitness-industry https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-fitness-industry Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie pull back the curtain on the fitness industry — the gimmicks, the unregulated supplement market, social media influencers, and why the simple stuff that actually works isn't what gets sold. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/scaling-is-cool https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/scaling-is-cool Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Jennie and Clayton break down why scaling workouts matters. Finding the right version of a movement for where you are right now is what actually gets you results, not just surviving the workout as written. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/what-is-fitness-part-2 https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/what-is-fitness-part-2 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie explore two models of fitness — the Hopper and the Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum — and what they actually tell you about where you stand. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/raindrops-on-roses https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/raindrops-on-roses Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie talk about their favorite and least favorite workouts and why some movements just hit different. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/we-did-not-do-hard-75 https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/we-did-not-do-hard-75 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Bridgett and Clayton share what it was actually like to take on the Hard 75 Challenge — two workouts a day for 75 days plus a strict diet. They get into the struggles, the discipline, and whether it was worth it. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/weight-loss-health-and-performance https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/weight-loss-health-and-performance Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie break down how different nutrients affect your body. Calories drive weight loss and gain, micronutrients keep you healthy, and macronutrients shape how you build muscle and perform. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/what-is-fitness-part-1 https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/what-is-fitness-part-1 Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie break down what fitness actually means and walk through the 10 general physical skills. Fitness isn't just about looking lean — it's about building well-rounded, functional capacity. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/its-just-food https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/its-just-food Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie push back on the idea that there's one right way to eat. A healthy diet can include a wide range of foods, and you need to figure out what actually works for you rather than cutting things out entirely. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-aging-athlete https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/the-aging-athlete Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Jennie and Clayton cover what to watch for in your training as you age, whether you're just starting exercise later in life or adapting a longtime routine. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/dont-wait-for-pain-to-stop-being-a-doofus https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/dont-wait-for-pain-to-stop-being-a-doofus Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Jennie talks about what pain actually means, why it shows up, and what you should do about it instead of waiting until something goes wrong. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/two-sides-of-the-nutritional-coin https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/two-sides-of-the-nutritional-coin Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie look at nutrition from two angles. Calorie counting isn't the only reason to pay attention to what you eat, but if weight loss is your goal, you'll need to track how much you're eating. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/raising-the-bar-for-normal https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/raising-the-bar-for-normal Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie discuss the state of health and fitness in America and how small shifts could raise the bar for what counts as normal. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/lets-talk-about-stress-baby https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/lets-talk-about-stress-baby Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Jennie and Clayton break down how stress interacts with exercise and what that means for your training. https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/anyone-can-do-crossfit https://timberandsteelgym.com/podcast/anyone-can-do-crossfit Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Clayton and Jennie share their athletic backgrounds and talk about how anyone can start a fitness routine, no matter where you're starting from.