Should you cold plunge after lifting weights? Do you actually need carbs before a workout? And should your pre-workout nutrition change depending on whether you’re strength training, bodybuilding, running, or doing conditioning? In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd breaks down cold plunge timing, sauna benefits, pre-workout carbs, glycogen, fat loss, fasted training, workout nutrition, and what to eat when nighttime hunger hits. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Cold Plunge After...
Sep 17
25 min
Should men and women train differently? Judd breaks down the differences between male and female strength training, exercise selection, recovery, hormones, training volume, cardio, mobility, and performance. Learn how biological differences between men and women can affect strength training, muscle growth, endurance, recovery, range of motion, exercise selection, and how close you should train to failure. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Should Men and Women Train Differently? 00:01:45 - Hormonal D...
Sep 15
47 min
How much strength training do you actually need, and can too much cardio hurt your muscle gains? In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd breaks down training volume, cardio, muscle growth, HIIT, sprinting, strength training for runners, fat loss, recovery, and more. 💪 Judd's resistance bands: https://www.juddlienhard.com/product/resistance-bands-4-band-multi-pack ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 – Why HIIT Is the "Jack of All Trades" 00:00:29 – How Much Training Volume Do You Need ...
Sep 10
33 min
“Functional training” has become one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in fitness. Some people associate it with kettlebells, unstable surfaces, unilateral exercises, carries, sandbags and multiplanar movement. Others hear the term and immediately dismiss the entire concept. In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd argues that both sides are missing the point. Functional training is not a specific style of exercise. By definition, training is functional when it improves t...
Sep 8
58 min
In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd answers questions about transitioning from bodybuilding to athletic training, balancing fitness with a busy life, strength training for combat sports, training while practicing a sport, military fitness, rucking, leg training frequency, Bulgarian split squats, walking lunges, and the optimal dose of plyometrics. ⏱TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 How Much Time Do You Really Need to Train? 00:00:25 How to Transition From Bodybuilding to Athletic T...
Sep 3
31 min
Full body workouts can build strength, muscle, power, and athleticism without requiring six days a week in the gym. In this episode, Judd explains why total body training may be one of the best workout splits for men over 40, busy adults, and anyone struggling with recovery. If your current bodybuilding split leaves you constantly sore, run down, or unable to train consistently, switching to a full body workout routine could help you train more efficiently while maintaining muscle, strength,...
Sep 1
33 min
🎧 PODCAST LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: GET 30% OFF JUDD'S APP Get Judd’s MASS METHOD fitness & nutrition app for less than $8/month 👉 🔗 GET THE MASS METHOD APP Use code PODCAST for 30% off your first year. Should you cold plunge after training? Judd Lienhard breaks down cold plunge timing, sauna for recovery, and why stacking recovery protocols on top of hard training can work against you. This week's Q&A covers CNS fatigue and how to gauge readiness to train, whether heavy sets or mode...
Aug 27
25 min
In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd lays out six training methods and technologies he believes have enormous untapped potential. Some already exist in gyms today. Others are becoming increasingly accessible as fitness technology improves. Together, they represent a different way of thinking about strength, power, conditioning, recovery, and long-term physical performance. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 6 Fitness Trends That Could Change How We Train 00:06:47 Why Concent...
Aug 25
38 min
In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd and Mia answer listener questions covering everything from alternatives to sprinting with bad knees to getting back into strength training at 50, recovering from a pec tear, training in a calorie deficit, kettlebell exercises, foot strength, nutrition while traveling, and whether five reps per set can really build muscle. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:22 Best sprint alternatives for bad knees 00:03:24 How to start working out again at 50...
Aug 20
25 min
Most people have heard the phrase, "You can't outwork a bad diet." While that's absolutely true, it has also led many people to underestimate just how important exercise is for achieving and maintaining a lean, healthy body. In this solo episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in health and fitness: why exercise is critical for fat loss even though it doesn't burn as many calories as most people think. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 0...
Aug 18
33 min
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