Scott Abel Fitness Podcast
1) 16 – What’s the Big Deal with the Biggest Loser?
We discuss recent as well as some older articles and studies about The Biggest Loser, including issues with metabolism, the framing of how weight loss happens, and some of the more pervasive effects o...Show More
2) 15 – Training and Traveling? Enter “Programmus Interruptus”
Scott and Mike discuss a strategy for training and traveling: “Programmus Interruptus” Visit scottabelfitness.com/interrupt for a detailed written breakdown of what we’re talking about, p...Show More
3) 14 – Lou Schuler on Fitness & Writing
Mike is joined by Lou Schuler to discuss some of the larger trends in fitness, as well as how to avoid saying the same things over again in fitness writing. Mike wanted to talk to Lou to talk about fi...Show More
4) 13 – Baywatch’s Alexandra Paul
Scott is joined by Alexandra Paul of Baywatch. They discuss Alexandra's remarkable activism (and even her arrests), her work for animal rights, her career development after Baywatch, and much more. ...Show More
5) 12 – Anatomy of a Perfect Workout
We discuss what goes into an actual, solid workout: what to focus on, tempo vs cadence, pumping reps vs explosive reps, myths, warmups. Some Quick Notes: * “The muscles work the weights; the we...Show More
6) 11 – How to Design a Workout Program
How much customization is needed for a workout program? Ideally, does every program you do need to be custom-designed from scratch? The answer is obviously not. Any good coach will have their own libr...Show More
7) 10 – Dotsie Bausch, Plant-Based Olympian
Scott talks with Dotsie Bausch, a seven-time USA cycling champion and a medal-winning athlete with team USA's cycling team. Dotsie was named by VegNews in 2019 as one of the top 20 most influential ve...Show More
8) 9 – “Once I Start Eating, I Can’t Stop!”
Scott and Mike discuss what to do when you struggle with cravings. So, you open the bag, and find you just can't stop until the whole bag's finished; or, you try to have a handful, but you then need t...Show More
9) 8 – What Progress Looks Like
This episode was based on a coaching client email Scott received that indicated what progress looks like. It's not just a before and after photo. It's about letting go of JOMO, not worrying at all abo...Show More
10) 7 – How to Start a New Diet or Workout Program Off Right
How do you start a program off on the right foot? If you've tried multiple diets and “failed” in the past, and you still, y'know, have weight to lose, how do you actually change things so ...Show More