Lift & Learn - Episodes Tagged with “Lose Weight”

#152: Training Mistakes People Make at the Start of the Year, Building a Solid Foundation

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

After talking about the New Year's crowd, my current diet and my daddy-daughter weekend, I talk about common training mistakes I see at the gym, and how to build a solid foundation for the year.

Common training mistakes (8:28)
Building a solid foundation (13:35)

#151: How To Keep Momentum Going Forward, Why Recovery is Underrated

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

After talking about the start to the new year and a new camera I've been playing with, I talk about how to keep your habits going after week one, and why recovery is so underrated.

How to Keep Going After Week One (5:27)
Recovery: So underrated (11:20)

#150: How to Start the Year Off Right (Health, Career, Life)

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:45:00 -0500

After talking about all things Christmas along with diet and training lately, I talk about how you can start the year off on the right foot.

How to start the year off properly (8:25)

#149: Eating Strategies For the Holidays, Resetting and Reflecting On 2025

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

After talking about my diet and training lately, I talk about eating strategies for the holidays and resetting and reflecting on 2025.

Eating Strategies for the Holidays (5:14)
Resetting and Reflecting (16:09)

#148: Perfecting Your Winter Arc, When Less Is More

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:15:00 -0500

After talking about my week recovering from sickness then getting back into the gym, I talk about how to perfect your winter arc and when less is more when it comes to your gains.

Perfecting the Winter arc (6:22)
When less is more for gains (11:14)

#147: How to Beat SAD This Winter, Healthy Joints Equals Better Gains

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500

After talking about my training, nutrition, and my daughter, I talk about how you can beat SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) this Winter and why healthy joints means more gains.

How to beat SAD (7:32)
Why healthy joints lead to better gains (14:32)

#146: Using Wearable Tech to Improve Health, How to Warmup Properly

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:45:00 -0500

After talking about my own training and nutrition, and the Toronto Blue Jays, I talk about how to use wearable tech to improve your health and how to warmup properly.

Wearable tech to improve health 11:13)
How to warmup properly (16:51)

#145: How to Avoid Excessive Weight Gain During Winter, Cold + Heat Exposure

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:15:00 -0400

After talking about my training, diet, Muskoka trip, and the Toronto Blue Jays going to the World Series, I talk about how to avoid gaining too much weight this Winter and then I talk about cold and heat exposure.

How to avoid excessive weight gain during Winter (5:05)
Cold and heat exposure (11:11)

#144: How to Clean Bulk the Right Way, Why 'All or Nothing' Doesn't Work

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:45:00 -0400

After talking about my training split, my MacBook Pro, and my food lately, I talk about how to clean bulk properly and why you need to move away from the 'all or nothing' mindset to make sustainable gains.

How to clean bulk (9:05)
Shifting away from 'All of Nothing' mindset (19:28)

#143: Why Recovery is Important, Best Functional Exercises You Can Do To Improve Life

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

After talking about how my Hyrox competition went, Apple Watch Series 11, and the new Meta smart glasses, I talk about why recovery is so important and I'll discuss the best functional exercises you can do every single day.

Why Recovery is Important (11:24)
Functional Exercises (15:50)

#142: Do Your Dead Hangs, Why You Should Train Hyrox-Style

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

After reflecting about 5 years of Lift and Learn podcast and talking about the Hyrox competition coming up in 1 week, I talk about why you should do dead hangs and why you should start training hyrox-style.

Do your Dead Hangs (8:14)
Start Training Hyrox-Style (13:00)

#141: Why You Should Set Goals, Best Leg Exercises For Life

Isaiah Copon — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

After talking about my daughter's birthday and how my Hyrox training is going, I talk about the importance of setting goals and the best leg exercises to do forever.

Why you should set goals (8:01)
Best Leg Exercises (20:01)

#140: Why Rotational Exercises are Key, Why Underrating is Holding You Back

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:15:00 -0400

After talking about my daughter walking, my Halfrox, and the Blue Jays, I talk about why you need to be doing more rotation work and why undereating is holding you back.

Rotation movements (10:26)
Why undereating is preventing you from your best self (17:43)

#139: How to Workout on Minimal Time, How More Steps Makes You Healthier

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:45:00 -0400

After talking about some of my latest goals and training along with how my life is lately, I talk about how taking more steps throughout the day will make you a healthier person and how you can workout if you only have a little bit of time.

Why taking more steps makes you healthier (12:09)
How to workout with only a little bit of time (20:55)

#138: How Eating More Calories Can Help You Lose Weight, How Slowing Your Reps Down Can Improve Your Gains

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

After talking about some of my goals, life lately, and how the diet has been going, I talk about how eating more can help you lose weight and why slowing your reps down can lead to even more gains.

How eating more calories can help you lose weight (9:15)
Why slowing your reps down can improve gains (18:28)

#137: How to Start the Year Off Properly in 2025

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0500

After talking about how the holiday season went, my training lately, and getting over my injuries, I talk about what you can do to start 2025 off on the right foot.

How to start the year off the right way (10:16)

#136: How to Reverse Upper Crossed Syndrome, The Benefits of Pilates

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500

After talking about my week, Black Friday in the US, playing basketball, the latest on my diet and exercise habits, I talk about how to reverse the effects of Upper Crossed Syndrome along with the benefits of Pilates.

Upper Crossed Syndrome (7:57)
Benefits of Pilates (14:05)

#135: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle, Circuit Training vs Straight Sets

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:30:00 -0500

After talking about my lengthy hiatus from the podcast game, I talk about how to lose fat without losing muscle and the difference between circuit training and doing straight sets.

How to lose fat without losing muscle (7:45)
Circuit training vs straight sets (19:25)

#134: Is Sodium Actually Bad For You?

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

After talking about the Super Bowl, and my life for a bit, I talk about sodium intake, and if you really need to eliminate it from your life.

Importance of sodium (6:32)

#133: What to Know Before Going to the Gym for the First Time, How to Start the Year Off the Right Way

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:45:00 -0500

After talking about going golfing in the Winter, Alone on Netflix, and reviving my Kindle, I talk about what you need to know before going to the gym for the first time and how you can start this year off the right way.

What to know before your first day in the gym (6:00)
How to start the year off on the right foot (15:38)

#132: Why You Should Stop Weighing Yourself, Changing Your Eating in 2024

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500

After talking about the past few weeks which involved a trip to Buffalo for the Chicago Blackhawks game, family parties, and going to Barrie for Snow Tubing, I talk about why you need to stop weighing yourself with a traditional scale and you can change your eating for the better this year.

Why you need to stop relying on the scale (8:01)
How to change your eating this year (12:54)

#131: How To Improve Your Sleep, What to do When You’re Too Stressed to Workout

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500

After talking about Christmas holidays, I talk about what you can do to improve your sleep and what exactly to do when you’re too stressed to workout.

How to improve sleep (9:24)
What to do when you’re too stressed to workout (21:35)

#130: Eating Better to Improve Skin Health, How to Sit Less and Be More Active

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

After talking about why rest is important, the Movati Gala, and iOS 17.2 with the Journal update, I talk about how you can eat better to improve your skin health and how to sit less and be more active.

Eating better for skin health (6:38)
Sitting less and being more active (13:06)

#129: Why and How to Drink More Water, How to Get Back Into Exercise After Some Time Off

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500

After talking about why protein shakes might be more necessary than you think, and some family life, I talk about why and how to drink more water and how to get back into exercise after some time off.

Why and how to drink more water (8:31)
How to get back into exercise after a break (17:20)

#128: Using IF to Lose Weight Properly, Benefits of the Sauna

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:15:00 -0500

After talking about Hawaii again, I talk about how to use intermittent fasting properly and the benefits of regular sauna use.

Using IF to lose weight properly (10:48)
Benefits of sauna (18:28)

#127: How to Build Great Shoulders, Best Strategy to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:45:00 -0500

After talking about why getting outside is important for your health, my trip to Hawaii, and Ted Lasso, I talk about how you can build aesthetically pleasing shoulders and the best strategy to lose body fat and gain muscle mass.

How to build great shoulders (8:15)
Best strategy to lose fat and gain weight (16:01)

#126: Why Compound Lifts are Important, Diet Adjustments to Lose Weight and Burn Fat

Isaiah Copon — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:30:00 -0400

After talking about how to prevent sickness, my journey to Pittsburgh for the Chicago Blackhawks game, and the rest of my week, I talk about why compound exercises are so important and tweaking the diet to lose weight and burn fat.

Why compound lifts are key (15:08)
Diet adjustments to succeed (22:54)

#125: How to Train With Minimal Equipment, What to do When Clients Don’t Listen

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

After talking about what to do when you’re mentally drained, an interesting party, and the recent Apple iPhone event, I talk about how to train properly with minimal equipment and what to do when clients don’t listen to you.

How to train with minimal equipment (10:15)
What to do when clients don’t listen (15:31)

#124: How to Improve Grip Strength, Can Yoga Be a Proper Mobility Substitute

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400

After talking about the importance of being consistent and my life these days, I talk about how you can improve grip strength and if yoga is a proper substitute for targeted mobility work.

How to improve grip strength (8:57)
Yoga and mobility talk (15:12)

#123: Best Resistance Band Exercises, About Post Workout Stretching

Isaiah Copon — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

After talking about creatine, the Chicago Blackhawks, and my Summer so far, I talk about the best resistance band exercises and if you should stretch after a workout.

Best resistance band exercises (10:10)
Post workout stretching (17:00)

#122: Why Warming Up Is So Important, How to Improve Your Squat

Isaiah Copon — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:30:00 -0400

After talking about WWDC, Apple’s conference, the end of the NHL and NBA season, my own training, and Threads, I talk about why warming up is so beneficial and how to improve your squat form.

Why warming up is so important (12:46)
How to improve your squat form (20:49)

#121: What Your Plate of Food Should Look Like, When to Increase Weights in the Gym

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:45:00 -0400

After talking about why balance is so important when it comes to improving your health, the NBA playoffs, and bowling with the boys, I talk about what your plate of food should look like and when to increase the weights you’re using at the gym.

Ideal plate of food (10:39)
When to increase weights in the gym (17:28)

#120: How to Bring Up a Lagging Body Part, How to Overcome Lower Back Pain

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 29 May 2023 14:15:00 -0400

After talking about why consistency is so important, my new injuries and life with the family, I talk about how you can bring up a lagging body part and how to overcome lower back pain which affects millions of people.

How to bring up a lagging body part (12:44)
Overcoming lower back pain (17:02)

#119: Training for Cardio vs Muscle Growth, Food Staples You Should Be Eating

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 08 May 2023 22:30:00 -0400

After talking about why the weekends could be holding you back, my finger injury update, and sports, I talk about how training for cardio and muscle growth are different and then I talk about some food staples you should be eating to be the best you.

Training for cardio vs muscle growth (7:50)
Food staples (14:29)

#118: Avoiding Muscle Loss While Cutting, How to Deal with Achilles Pain

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:30:00 -0400

After talking about how important water can be, training through injury, and Summer plans, I talk about how you can keep your muscle while doing a cut. And then I’ll talk about how you can deal with achilles pain.

Keeping on muscle while cutting (8:11)
Dealing with achilles pain (15:26)

#117: How to Overcome Knee Problems, How to Improve Shoulder Mobility and Stability

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:45:00 -0400

After talking about how slow negative reps can give you increased muscle gains and my new job that I’m super excited for, I talk about how you can overcome knee problems and ways to improve your shoulder mobility and stability.

Squat University post: https://tinyurl.com/2eks9mtr

Overcoming knee problems (12:53)
Improving shoulder mobility and stability (17:45)

#116: How to Even Out Muscle Imbalances, Best Exercises for Tight Hips

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

After talking about what’s more important between diet and exercise, I talk about how you can even out certain muscle imbalances in the body and I break down the best exercises for tight hips.

How to even out muscle imbalances (10:38)
Best exercises for tight hips (16:04)

#115: Listing Some Vegan Protein Sources, How to Fix Hypermobility

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

After talking about why resistance training is so important and some games I’m excited for this week, I talk about a variety of vegan protein sources and how you can fix hypermobility issues.

Vegan protein sources (9:42)
How to fix hypermobility (12:54)

#114: Is Cardio Necessary To Build Muscle, How to Tackle Mental Health

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

After talking about why progressive overload can be so important to make long term gains and progress, I talk about if cardio is necessary to help build muscle, and how to take control of your mental health.

Is cardio important for building muscle? (7:20)
About mental health (11:12)

#113: Should You Have a Plan to Get Stronger, How to Overcome Body Dysmorphia

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500

After talking about why you need to lose body fat this year and some of the TV I’ve been watching lately, I talk about if you should have a plan to get stronger and how to overcome body dysmorphia.

Long term planning to get stronger / more intense workouts (10:30)
How to overcome body dysmorphia (15:10)

#112: What Supplements to Take, Why Being Too Strict Can Be Detrimental to Your Health

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 09:15:00 -0500

After talking about why you need to pace yourself if you’re looking to make long term gains, I talk about what supplements you should take and why being too strict can be detrimental to your health.

What supplements to take (10:50)
Why being too strict can be detrimental (18:29)

#111: When To Do Yoga, Why You Need to Reduce Your Sugar Intake

Isaiah Copon — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

After talking about why sleep can be so important, I talk about when to do yoga and why you need to be reducing your sugar intake if you’re looking to be more healthy this year.

When to do yoga (11:59)
Why you should reduce your sugar intake (15:59)

#110: How to Stay Consistent This Year, How to Build Muscle and Stay Flexible / Mobile

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:30:00 -0500

After talking about some activities I did this week, I talk about how you can stay consistent this year in terms of bettering your health, and how you can build muscle while staying flexible / mobile.

How to stay consistent this year (10:50)
Building muscle while staying flexible / mobile (15:50)

#109: Do You Need to Weigh and Track Your Food, Why Building Muscle is Key

Isaiah Copon — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:15:00 -0500

After talking about why you need to focus on the journey, the holiday season, I talk about if you need to weigh and track your food to get to your goals and why building muscle is absolutely key this year.

Do you need to weigh your food (14:24)
Building muscle is the key (21:20)

#108: How to Prevent Knees Caving In During Squats, Why Increasing BMR Is So Important

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0500

After talking about why breathing is one of the easiest fixes you can make in your life to be healthier, I talk about how to prevent your knees from caving in during squats and why you need to increase your BMR right now.

Preventing knees from caving in during squats (6:55)
Why you need to increase your BMR (12:24)

#107: How to Eat Going Into the Holidays, Are Supersets Necessary If You Don’t Like Doing Them

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500

After talking about why carbs can be so important when it comes to your workouts, and some eye-opening mobility issues, I talk about how you should eat going into the holiday season so you don’t gain too much weight for the rest of the year and then I’ll talk about if supersets are necessary to make gains.

How to eat going into the holiday season (8:11)
Are supersets necessary (12:57)

#106: Can Lack of Sleep Lead to Weight Gain, What to do on Rest Days

Isaiah Copon — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0500

After talking about how diet is best followed when there’s a balance, and a new gym I’ve been lifting at, I talk about how a lack of sleep could actually lead to gaining weight and what you can do on rest days.

Lack of sleep leading to weight gain (12:34)
What to do on rest days (18:16)

#105: The Most Undervalued Benefit of Exercise, Why Body Weight Training Can Be Beneficial For Everybody

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0500

After talking about assessments, and how I got my habits to stick around, I talk about the undervalued benefit of resistance training and why body weight training can be so important.

Undervalued benefit of exercise (15:04)
Importance of body weight training (19:01)

#104: Should You Eat Before a Morning Workout, Benefits to Training With a Partial Range of Motion

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:45:00 -0500

After talking about why eating more can actually get you to your body goals, snow, and music, I talk about if you should be eating before a workout if you lift in the early morning and if partial ROM training is actually effective.

What to eat if you workout in the early morning (12:39)
Are there any benefits to training with a partial ROM (16:38)

#103: Rotation and Anti-Rotation Training for Longevity, Balance and Stability Exercises for Overall Health

Isaiah Copon — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:15:00 -0500

After talking about what will actually get you the best results in terms of your health and fitness, people getting cancelled, golf, and the future of the Witcher, I talk about why rotation and anti-rotation movements need to be in your workout routine, and why balance and training is an underutilized aspect of training.

Rotation and anti-rotation benefits (15:07)
Why you need to train for balance and stability (24:47)

#102: Why Enjoyment is So Important For Workout Programming, Why Different Modalities Can Be Beneficial

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:45:00 -0400

After talking about why sleep is important, sports being back, and my golf adventure, I talk about why enjoying workouts is key, and why doing different forms of exercise can be so beneficial.

Enjoyment in training (10:16)
Importance of different modalities (18:33)

#101: Why Tempo is so Important, Why Practicing Can Be Beneficial

Isaiah Copon — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 23:30:00 -0400

After talking about why form is so important, my birthday weekend, and some basketball talk, I talk about why tempo of your exercises is so important and why practicing exercises can be beneficial.

Why tempo is important (12:52)
Why practicing can be beneficial (20:12)

#100: How to Deal With Burnout, Why Focusing on Strength Can Help You Look and Feel Better

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

After talking about why taking care of your health is a free, personal choice, my birthday golf weekend, and latest injury, I talk about a few ways you can deal with burnout, and why focusing on strength can lead to more positive physical and mental changes.

How to deal with burnout (12:59)
Why focusing on strength can lead to more gains (22:24)

#99: Why You Need to Stop Barbell Bench Pressing, How Long Should Your Workouts Be?

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:30:00 -0400

After talking about why testing your 1RM is pointless, some blockbuster TV, and some sports I got into this week, I talk about why you might need to stop flat barbell bench pressing and I talk about how long your workouts should be.

Why you should stop doing the flat barbell bench press (10:07)
How long your workouts should be (15:01)

#98: Why Mobility and Flexibility is So Important, How Long to Rest Between Sets

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

After talking about why being in shape is actually simple (but not easy!) and some sports, I talk about why mobility and flexibility is so important for you and how long you should be resting between sets.

Importance of flexibility and mobility (13:39)
How long to rest in your workouts (17:59)

#97: Should You Use the Same Weight For All of Your Workout Sets, Why Mindset Is So Important When Doing Cardio

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

After talking about why creatine is so cheap, my training, golf, and what I’ve been watching this Summer, I talk about if you should use the same weights for all of your sets and why your mindset, when it comes to cardio, is so important.

How to choose appropriate weight for your workout (8:16)
Your mindset during cardio (18:24)

#96: How to Use Fitness Trackers Properly, Why Fluids are Important for Your Workouts

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

After talking about how to get back into exercise after a layoff (sick, COVID-19, vacation), I talk about how you can use fitness trackers properly and why you need to be constantly drinking fluids during your workouts.

How to use fitness trackers properly (14:54)
Importance of fluids during workout (22:32)

#95: How to Improve Squat Depth, Increasing Grip Strength For Deadlifts

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400

After breaking down why working out 1-3 days per week is the right dose of exercise for most people, I talk about my vacation to San Francisco, California, and why you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself when it comes to your diet when you’re away. In the fitness topics for today I’ll give you some tips and exercises to improve your squat depth and how to increase your grip strength.

Squat University post on increasing squat depth: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgLBy_AglfC

How to improve squat depth (14:23)
Increasing your grip strength (23:04)

#94: How to Improve Health Outside the Gym, How to Balance Lifting Weights and Playing Sports

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

After talking about how to hit a baseball, some of my training, and a quick recap of my last few weeks, and COVID, I talk about how you can improve your health outside of the gym and how you can balance resistance training and sports throughout the week.

Improving health outside the gym (9:55)
How to balance strength training and sports (17:24)

#93: What Should My Calorie Intake Be, How Much Protein To Eat, How To Eat Out and Not Gain Too Much Weight

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:30:00 -0400

After talking about mistakes and why it’s okay for them to happen, a bit of my own training, and questionable Instagram influencers, I talk about what your calorie intake should be, how much protein you should be eating, and how you can eat out to restaurants and not gain too much body fat.

What should my calorie intake be (10:44)
How much protein to eat (17:18)
How to eat out and not gain too much weight (23:34)

#92: Full Body Split vs Body Part Split Routines, Dealing With Shoulder Impingement When Bench Pressing

Isaiah Copon — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400

After talking about why everyone should be doing some kind of active recovery, my training and few rounds of golf, I talk about full body vs body part split routines and I talk about what to do if you have shoulder pain when bench pressing.

Full body vs body part split routines (16:10)
Bench press pain-free (26:49)

#91: How to Time Your Meals When You’re on a Low Carb Diet, Pros and Cons of Taking Time Off the Gym

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -0400

After talking about one of the most backed supplements in the world, creatine, and my new golf clubs, I talk about how you can time your meals for workouts and overall life and then I talk about the pros and cons of taking time off of the gym.

How to time your meals properly on a low carb diet (9:00)
Pros and cons of taking time off of the gym (14:03)

#90: What to do if You Feel Exercises in Your Joints, Why You Need to Train in Your Bare Feet

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:15:00 -0400

After talking about one of the most underrated exercises, my own life, WWDC, and the Playoffs, I talk about what you can do if you feel exercises in your joints and why you need to do some form of exercise in your bare feet.

What to do if you feel exercises in the joints (13:12)
Why you should exercise in your bare feet (21:16)

#89: How Long Does it Take to See Progress, Can You Hit the Same Muscle Everyday

Isaiah Copon — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 18:30:00 -0400

After talking about one of the keys to making long term gains in the gym, my own training and life, and the NBA and NHL Playoffs, I talk about how long it should take to see progress on your body and I discuss if you can hit the same muscle / body part everyday.

How long does it take to see progress (13:06)
Can you hit the same muscle everyday (18:35)

#88: Most Important Things to Know When Cutting, What Knee Sleeves Are For

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 27 May 2022 21:30:00 -0400

After talking about what training was like in 20s compared to now, the 30s, my own training for the week, new shows to watch, I talk about the best things to remember when cutting and how knee sleeves work and what they’re for.

What to know when cutting (15:32)
How knee sleeves can help (24:39)

#87: Why You Should Be Eating Whole Foods, Why Injuries Are the Worst and How to Prevent Them

Isaiah Copon — Sat, 21 May 2022 18:00:00 -0400

After talking about what exercise is the best when we’re talking about consistency, my own fitness activities, NHL Hockey Playoffs, and reading the Steve Jobs biography, I talk about why eating whole food can be so beneficial for you and why injuries are the biggest roadblocks in terms of progress.

Benefits of whole foods (17:04)
All about injuries (24:10)

#86: Can You Gain Muscle During a Cut, When to Increase the Weights You’re Using

Isaiah Copon — Sat, 14 May 2022 12:15:00 -0400

After talking about why training in the morning could help you be more consistent. I tell you some stories about some of my experiences with morning workouts. Then, I talk about if it’s impossible for you to gain muscle in a calorie deficit and when is a good time to increase the weights you’re using in the gym.

Can you gain muscle during a calorie deficit (11:56)
When it’s to increase the weights (16:50)

#85: Why You Need to Be Doing Farmer’s Walks, Why Doing the Exercises You Neglect the Most Will Give You the Most Benefit

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 06 May 2022 16:30:00 -0400

After talking about why water can be so important for working out, my new training phase, and some sports, I talk about why doing the exercises you’re ignoring will give you the most benefit and why you need to start doing farmer’s walks.

Why you need to do exercises that you constantly ignore (8:31)
Talking about farmer’s walks (16:01)

#84: How to Exercise if You Don’t Have the Time, Why You Shouldn’t Be Training to Failure

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400

After talking about how full body routines can be so effective, my own workouts, and the NBA Playoffs, I talk about how you can fit in exercise into your life if you’re too busy, and why you should not be training to failure.

How to exercise if you don’t have the time (11:47)
Why you shouldn’t be training to failure (27:36)

#83: How Lifting Strengthens Your Bones, When to Not Hit the Biggest Muscle Group in a Workout

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -0400

After talking about my adventure to the Raptors game, the start of the Blue Jays season, journaling / self-reflection, and Cedric McMillan, I talk about how resistance training can make your bones stronger and when to not hit the biggest muscle group first during a workout.

How lifting makes your bones stronger (11:09)
When to not hit the biggest muscle group first (16:49)

#82: How to Cut the Right Way, Why Resistance Bands are Underrated

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:30:00 -0400

After talking about my week of sickness and bad training, the March Madness final, and the Grammy’s, I talk about how you can cut the right way, and why resistance bands can be so useful.

How to cut the easiest way (8:21)
Why resistance bands are important (21:54)

#81: Why Tempo is So Important, Why You Need to Incline Bench More

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:15:00 -0400

After talking about my new dumbbell bench press form, reducing the pressure you put on yourself, and the Oscar’s 2022, I talk about why tempo is so important in your lifts and why incline bench press needs to be more of a focus these days.

Why tempo is important (10:38)
Why incline bench is important (18:01)

#80: Why You Might Not Need Cardio to Lose Weight, Difference Between Front and Back Squats

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:15:00 -0400

After talking about Mike Mentzer’s 1 set training method, no more masks, and my own training, I talk about the difference between performing front and back squats, and why you might not even need to do any cardio in order to achieve your weight loss goal.

Difference between front and back squats (15:37)
Why you don’t need to do cardio to lose weight (24:51)

#79: Why the ‘All or Nothing’ Mentality is Hurting You, The Dangers of Tracking)

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:45:00 -0400

After talking about bowling with the boys, warm-up sets, some meals I’ve been eating, and my training, I talk about why the ‘all or nothing’ mindset is hurting you and the dangers of tracking.

Negatives of ‘All or nothing’ approach (14:04)
The dangers of tracking everything (20:35)

#78: Why Mindset is Important, How to Get Strong if You Don’t Have Access to More Weight

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0500

After talking a bit about how my past got me into the fitness industry, fresh vegetables, and Pokemon, I talk about why your mindset is so important and how you can still get stronger without more weight available.

Why mindset is so important (13:50)
How to get strong without more weight (21:08)

#77: What Pre-Workout Meal to Have if You Exercise Early in the Morning, Is When You Are Eating a Big Deal

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0500

After talking about what I’ve seen in the gym this week, my own training, and some basketball, I talk about if when you are eating matters and what to eat before an early morning workout.

Why when you’re eating is important (16:33)
What to eat before an early morning workout (23:22)

#76: When to Cut for the Summer. Why Carbs Are So Important

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

After talking about some of the books I’ve read, lessons I’ve learned, training, and the NBA All-Star festivities, I talk about exactly when you should start your cut for the Summer and why eating carbohydrates are so important.

When to cut for Summer (11:36)
Why carbs are important (22:20)

#75: How Much Muscle Do You Lose When Injured?, Why You Shouldn't Rely on Supplements

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:30:00 -0500

After talking about my training, Ontario, Canada lifting capacity restrictions, and the Super Bowl, I talk about how much muscle / strength you should expect to lose when you have an injury, and why you shouldn’t be relying on supplements for your gains.

How much muscle do you lose when injured (11:04)
Supplements are overrated (23:54)

#74: How Long Does Building the Metabolism Take, Is Salt Bad For You?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

After talking about my training and diet for this week, the NBA trade deadline, and the Winter Olympics, I talk about how long it takes to build your metabolism, and if salt is really bad for you.

How long does building metabolism take? (9:43)
Is salt bad for you? (16:03)

#73: Why Training Too Hard is Detrimental to Gains, How to Improve Your Sleep Quality

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:15:00 -0500

After talking about my first week back into training, Sony buying Bungie, Pokemon Legends Arceus and Breaking Bad, and sports, I talk about why training too hard is negatively affecting your gains and how you can improve your sleep quality.

Stop training to failure (7:39)
How to improve sleep quality (12:40)

#72: Why Form is Most Important, Proper Gym Etiquette

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:15:00 -0500

After talking about my booster shot, some reading I did this week, and the release of Pokemon Arceus Legends, I talk about why form is so important when it comes to resistance training, and proper gym etiquette.

Form is king (5:57)
Gym etiquette (14:07)

#71: How to Get Back To Working Out After Being Sick (COVID-19), Difference Between Short vs Tall Lifters

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Reflecting on this past week of training, barefoot training, reading progress, a massive Southern Ontario snowstorm, and Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard for 68 billion, I talk about how you can get back to working out after having COVID-19 or just being sick in general, and I’ll break down some differences between short and tall lifters.

How to get back to working out after being sick or having COVID-19 (21:54)
Short vs tall lifters (27:18)

#70: Why Going ‘All In’ Isn’t a Great Strategy, Best Protein Sources to Eat

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:15:00 -0500

After talking about the schools opening, my extended holiday vacation, and Oregon State using hemp to treat the coronavirus, I talk about why the ‘All In’ approach doesn’t work for most people, and I list out some good protein sources to eat.

Why ‘All In’ isn’t a great approach (9:53)
Good protein sources (20:30)

#69: How to Lose Weight Without Tracking Calories, How to Get Healthy Within Your Own Home

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 23:15:00 -0500

After talking about my week, Ontario going into lockdown again, and CES 2022, I talk about how to lose weight without tracking calories, and how you can be more healthy within your own home.

How to lose weight without tracking (17:28)
How to get healthy in your own home (29:27)

#68: How to Achieve Your Goals in 2022, What to do if the Gyms are Too Expensive

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:45:00 -0500

After talking about my Christmas week, some gifts, and reflecting on the past year’s gym progress, I talk about how to achieve your goals in the new year and what you can do if the gyms around you are too expensive.

Achieving goals in 2022 (11:31)
What to do if the gyms are too expensive (19:16)

#67: How to Plan for the New Year New You, How to Program Your Workout Properly

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500

After talking about my training, COVID-19, Pfizer getting into the cannabis market, and a new mRNA-based cancer vaccine, I talk about how you can plan for the new year new you attitude and how to program your workout properly in terms of exercise order.

New year, new you (15:21)
How to program your workouts (24:54)

#66: How Not to Gain Weight During the Holidays, Why You Shouldn’t Skip Leg Day

Isaiah Copon — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 16:30:00 -0500

After talking about eating some bad food, my training, sports, and increasing COVID-19 cases, I talk about how you can go through the holiday season without gaining much weight and why you should not be skipping leg day.

How to eat right for the holidays (10:58)
Don’t skip leg day (22:16)

#65: How to Bulk Properly, What’s the Ideal Macronutrient Split?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500

After talking about my training, my current bulk, robots coming to life, sports, and movies, I talk about how you can go through a bulk properly and what the ideal macro split is.

How to bulk properly (16:44)
The ideal macro split (25:03)

#64: Should Women Train Differently From Men, How to Make Progress All the Time

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:30:00 -0500

After talking about my car problems, great training progress, sports, and a Germany lockdown for those who are unvaccinated, I talk about if women should train differently than men, and how to make progress as much as possible.

Women training (16:38)
Ways to always make progress (28:18)

#63: Are Frozen Fruits/Vegetables Safe For You, How Resistance Training Helps with Real Life

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500

After talking about my training, my HelloFresh order, magic mushrooms, and 23andMe, I talk about if you should be eating frozen fruits / vegetables and how resistance training can help you live a better life every single day.

Frozen fruits/vegetables (19:51)
Resistance training translating to real life (25:09)

#62: What Workout to Do When You Have No Time, How to Fix Muscle Imbalances

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:30:00 -0500

After talking about my recent bulk, training, sports, and a new drug, I talk about what workout to do if you don’t have a lot of time throughout the week, and what you can do to fix muscular imbalances within your body.

The most efficient way to workout (18:14)
Fixing muscular imbalances (30:56)

#61: Why Eating Low Calories All the Time is Dangerous, How Often to Change the Rep Ranges in Your Workouts

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:15:00 -0500

Talked about the Blackhawks, my training, the end of the golf season, and Dexter coming back. In the fitness topics for the week, I go over why eating low calories all the time could be dangerous and might not lead to weight loss and how often you should be changing up your rep ranges in your workouts.

When to change your rep range (15:50)
Why eating low calories all the time may be dangerous (22:56)

#60: Does Cardio Really Kill Your Gains?, How to Exercise Less and Get More Results

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:15:00 -0400

Reflecting on my training for the week, a new recipe, and some sports news, I talk about if cardio really kills your gains and how to workout less and get more results.

Cardio kills gains? (17:52)
How to workout less for more results (28:11)

#59: Pros and Cons of Food Tracking, How Hard You Should Be Training

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:15:00 -0400

After talking about my training and the Blackhawks and their handling of the sexual abuse allegations, I talk about the pros and cons of tracking your food and exactly how hard you should be training.

Pros and cons of food tracking apps (16:26)
How hard to train (32:08)

#58: The Benefits of Full Body Workout Routines, the Importance of Fatty Foods Within Your Diet

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

In the first portion of today’s podcast episode, I talk about training at Lifetime Fitness, the crazy week 1 of the NBA, the horrible start to the Chicago Blackhawks season, and new Apple MacBook Pros. After that I talk about why full body split workout routines can be effective for you and why you might need to incorporate more fatty foods in your diet.

Full body workout routines (17:13)
Importance of fatty foods in your diet (27:05)

#57: What Rep Ranges To Build Muscle, Circuit Training vs Straight Sets

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

After talking about sports being back, Mr. Olympia, and my training going forward, I talk about what rep range you should tailor your workouts around in order to build muscle and the differences between circuit training vs straight sets.

Rep ranges (12:32)
Circuit training vs straight sets (18:46)

#56: Two Secrets to Lose Weight in the Long Run, Free Weights vs Machines

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0400

After talking about my vacation and sports, I talk about two keys to losing weight in the long run and free weights vs machines.

Two secrets to losing weight in the long run (10:47)
Free weights vs machines (17:32)

#55: Best Exercises to Grow the Glutes / Butt, How to Get Strong Without Gaining Weight

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:45:00 -0400

Reflecting on the week which included workouts and sports, after that I talked about how you can grow the glutes (or your butt), and how to get strong without gaining too much weight.

Hitting the glutes (16:11)
How to get strong without gaining much weight (30:23)

#54: The Best Shoulder Exercises For Growth

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:45:00 -0400

Reflecting on a year of the podcast, the end of softball, baseball season, and Star Wars Visions, I talk all about shoulders and how to build and grow them with the best exercises.

Best shoulder exercises (18:03)

#53: Low-Carb Timing Within the Day, Why You Need To Stop Doing Touch and Go Deadlifts

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:30:00 -0400

After talking about my training for the week, golf, the PlayStation showcase, I talk about how you should be timing your carbs throughout the day and why touch and go deadlifts probably shouldn’t be in your programming.

Low-Carb diet timing (15:53)
Touch and go deadlift talk (21:16)

#52: Benefits of Weightlifting Shoes, How To Get Back After Time Off

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

After talking about my training this week, a new Adam Sandler movie, tennis star Leylah Fernandez, and research on gut bacteria, I talk about how beneficial weightlifting shoes can be and how to get back in shape after some time off.

Benefits of weightlifting shoes (15:54)
How to get back into fitness after some time off (20:48)

#51: When and If You Should Deload, How to Squat Better

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400

After talking about my gym encounters and new album releases, I talk about what a deload is, and how you can squat better.

When and if you should deload (13:55)
How to squat better? (23:32)

#50: Should You Do a Dreamer / Dirty Bulk, Upper/Lower Split for More Gains

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

After talking about golf and my training, I talk about if you should do a dirty / dreamer bulk to gain muscle quickly, and how doing an upper/lower body split will help you make more gains.

Dreamer / Dirty bulk talk (12:09)
Upper/Lower body split benefits (21:52)

#49: What’s the Right Dose of Exercise?, Should I Use Caffeine Pre-Workout?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:30:00 -0400

After talking about the new Powerhouse Gym in Mississauga, Toyota GR86 vs Nissan Z, I talk about how to find the right dose of exercise for yourself, and how caffeine can improve your workouts.

The right dose of exercise (14:06)
Caffeine: performance enhancer? (19:58)

#48: Best Back Exercises to Do, How Much of a Role Do Genetics Play?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:30:00 -0400

After talking about the Olympics wrapping up, how the gyms have been, and John Meadows passing away, I talk about the best exercises you need to be doing and how much of a role genetics play when it comes to being healthy.

Best back exercises (17:44)
Don’t let genetics hold you back (25:59)

#47: How To Eat Out And Stay Healthy, Supplementing with Protein

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

After talking about how the Canadians are doing at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and the NBA Off-Season, I talk about how you can eat out and still stay healthy and if you should be supplementing with protein.

How to eat out and stay healthy (14:24)
Supplementing with protein (26:46)

#46: The Best Chest Exercises, How Hard Should You Be Working Out

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:15:00 -0400

After talking about the 2020 Olympics, the NHL Off-Season, and other sports, I talk about the best chest exercises to do in the gym, and how hard you should be working out.

Best chest exercises (17:42)
How hard should you be working out? (25:23)

#45: Do I Need Gym Gear To Start Working Out, How to Recover From Muscle Soreness Faster

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:30:00 -0400

After talking about how my lifts have been, sports, and the 2020 Summer Olympics, I talk about if you need gym gear to workout and how to recover from muscle soreness faster.

Do you need gym gear to workout (9:00)
How to recover faster (15:04)

#44: What To Do On Your First Day Back at the Gym

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:15:00 -0400

After talking about Ontario moving onto Stage 3 and opening the gyms, and sports, I talk about what you need to do your first day back in the gym.

What to do first day in the gym (12:02)

#43: Why You Need To Walk Everyday, What To Do To Prepare for the Gym (Offseason Training)

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400

After talking about the conclusion of the NHL season, the NBA Finals, the new Nintendo Switch (OLED), and Ontario's COVID numbers, I talk about why you need to be walking every single day and how to prepare yourself for the gyms re-opening.

Why you need to walk everyday (9:09)
What to do to prep your body for the gym (19:12)

#42: Losing Body Fat In Batwing Area / Triceps, How To Recover From Injury Properly

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400

After talking about NHL and NBA Playoffs, the Blackhawks controversy, and ramping up movie production, I talk about tricep exercises you can do and how to recover from an injury properly.

How to lose body fat in batwing / triceps area (10:22)
The proper way to recover from injuries (18:10)

#41: How Stress Can Lead to Weight Gain, What To Do About Tight Hips

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400

After talking about the NBA and NHL playoffs and new health studies, I talk about how stress can cause you to gain weight and what you can do to fix tight hips.

Stress causing weight gain (10:16)
What to do about tight hips (17:07)

#40: Benefits of Yoga, Importance of Hydration

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:45:00 -0400

After talking about my week, sports, and gaming, I talk about a leg workout and intuitive eating.

Yoga benefits (15:00)
Importance of hydration (25:26)

#39: Leg Workout to Do at Home, What Is Intuitive Eating

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:15:00 -0400

After talking about playoffs, Apple's WWDC and Jeff Bezos going to space, I talk about a leg workout you can do at home and what intuitive eating is.

At home leg workout (15:46)
What is intuitive eating (25:20)

#38: How to Stay Motivated / Dedicated When It Comes to Fitness, Why You Need To Track To Make Progress

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 21:15:00 -0400

After talking about how bad the Maple Leafs are, the NBA Playoffs, and some gaming news, I talk about how you can stay motivated / dedicated to stay in shape, and why you need to be tracking your own fitness journey.

How to stay motivated / dedicated? (12:42)
Why you need to be tracking your own fitness journey (30:34)

#37: Should You Cut Out Sugar Completely?, How Wearable Tech Could Help You Be More Healthy

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 28 May 2021 10:15:00 -0400

After talking about the playoffs and some new fitness studies, I talk about if you should cut out sugar completely and how wearable technology could help you become more healthy.

Should you cut out sugar completely? (9:01)
How wearable tech could help you in your fitness journey (16:23)

#36: Microplastics, What’s a Highly Processed Food, Benefits of HIIT Workouts

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 21 May 2021 10:15:00 -0400

After talking about my shoulder recovery process and the playoffs, I talk about microplastics, what a highly processed food is, and why HIIT workouts could be beneficial for you.

Plastics and microplastics (14:26)
What’s a highly processed food? (22:43)
Benefits of HIIT workouts (30:29)

#35: Should You Stop Eating At Night?, How To Stay Fit During the Pandemic

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:15:00 -0400

After talking about getting back into exercises and how my week went, I talk about if you should stop eating at night and how to stay fit during the pandemic.

Should you stop eating at night? (10:49)
How you can stay fit during the pandemic (18:32)

#34: How to Grow Your Butt, What is DOMS?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 07 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400

After talking about being home again finally and the NY Rangers brawl, I talk about techniques and ways to grow your butt and what exactly DOMS is.

How to grow your butt (10:02)
What is DOMS? (19:26)

#33: The Biggest Issue In Health, Food as Medicine

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400

After talking about how my quarantine is going, and my shoulder recovery, I talk about what I believe is the biggest issue in health and how we can use food as medicine.

Biggest issue in health right now (9:23)
Food as medicine (16:34)

#32: How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time, Best Warmup to Do

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:30:00 -0400

After talking about dislocating my shoulder and my journey back to Canada, I talk about how to build muscle and lose fat at the same time and the best warmup you can do before your workout.

How to build muscle and lose fat at the same time (17:10)
Best warmup to do before exercising (27:41)

#31: Building An Ideal Home Gym, Bringing Cooking Into the Home

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:15:00 -0400

After talking about my failed attempts to get back into Canada and COVID-19, I talk about building an ideal home gym and bringing cooking into your home to be healthier.

Building a home gym (7:04)
Bringing cooking into the home (14:32)

#30: Purpose of a Weightlifting Belt, Exercise as Medicine

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

After talking about COVID-19 in Canada and sports, my last week of training, and the new Toyota GR86, I talk about the purpose of a lifting belt and using exercise as medicine.

Purpose of a weightlifting belt (8:18)
Using exercise as medicine (11:47)

#29: What's a Superfood?, Overcoming Knee Problems

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:15:00 -0400

After talking about some April Fool's jokes, TV, and my training, I talk all about superfoods and how you can overcome knee injuries.

Superfoods (8:00)
Overcoming knee problems (15:48)

#28: Difference Between Sugars in Fruits and Processed Foods, Food Staples In My Diet

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0400

After talking about the NBA trade deadline, how my training went, gaming, and a new car announcement, I talk about the difference in the sugars found in fruits and highly processed foods and the food staples in my diet.

Difference in sugars in fruits and highly processed foods (6:36)
Food staples in my diet (13:14)

#27: All About Overtraining, Drinking Water to Lose Weight

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0400

After talking about sports and my training for this week, I talk about overtraining and the strategy of drinking water to lose weight.

Overtraining 101 (5:28)
Drinking water to lose weight (13:42)

#26: Can You Take Coffee For Pre-Workout?, Getting Outside To Feel Good

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0500

After talking about a new war drone, NBA All-Star Weekend, Brent Seabrook retiring, and my training, I talk about if you can or should just take coffee for pre-workout and getting outside to feel good and its benefits.

Coffee for pre-workout (6:52)
Getting outside to feel good (14:15)

#25: How Often Should You Workout, Should You Do HIIT To Lose Weight

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0500

After talking about the Blackhawks, my workouts this week, and gaming news, I talk about how often you should workout and if you should do HIIT to lose weight.

How often should you workout (7:20)
Doing HIIT to lose weight (17:37)

#24: The Best / Worst Ab Exercises, Do What Makes You Happy and Healthy

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:15:00 -0500

After talking about hockey (Leafs and the Blackhawks), my own training / recovering from a tailbone injury, and a study on sleep, I talk about the worst and best ab exercises and doing what makes you happy and how important that is when it comes to becoming healthy.

The worst and best ab exercises (8:33)
Do what makes you happy and healthy (22:11)

#23: Mistakes I’ve Made So You Can Avoid Them, Importance of Meditation

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:45:00 -0500

After talking about my week of training, sports, and the negative long term effects of energy drinks, I talk about the mistakes I’ve made so that you can avoid doing them and all about meditation.

Mistakes I’ve made (7:05)
Importance of meditation (21:39)

#22: What’s In My Gym Bag, Pros and Cons of Being a Personal Trainer, How to Stay in Shape in the Winter During the Pandemic

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:15:00 -0500

After talking about sports, tech, HBO’s Last of Us series, and new research on the Mediterranean diet, I talk about what’s in my gym bag, the pros and cons of being a personal trainer, and I give you a few tips on how to stay in shape in the Winter during this pandemic.

What’s in my gym bag? (11:31)
Pros and Cons of being a personal trainer (16:06)
How to stay in shape in the Winter during a pandemic (21:52)

#21: Why Getting Stronger is the Key, The Importance of Vitamin D

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:15:00 -0500

After talking about sports, new research on sleep and stress on college athletes, and Cosmo’s latest cover glorying plus-sized models, I talk about why getting strong is so important and the multiple benefits of vitamin D - especially during the flu and COVID-19 season.

Why getting stronger is the key (10:20)
Importance of vitamin D (16:05)

#20: How Much Volume Should You Be Doing In Workouts?, What Should I Start First: Diet or Exercise?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:15:00 -0500

After talking about COVID-19 (again), some new science studies, and the Olympics, I talk about how much volume you should be doing in your workouts and what you should start first: diet or exercise if you want to become more healthy.

How much volume should you be doing in workouts? (13:20)
Should you start diet / exercise first? (21:28)

#19: Should I Do My Reps Fast / Slow?, Should Children Exercise?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:15:00 -0500

After talking about sports, shows / movies, fitness products at CES 2021, and Razer’s new futuristic mask, I talk about if you should do your reps fast or slow and if kids / children should workout with weights.

Rep tempo discussion (7:34)
Should kids workout? Is it safe? (16:46)

#18: The Best Supplements to Take, Comparing Yourself To Only Yourself

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:15:00 -0500

After talking about CES 2021, sports and how they’re dealing with COVID-19, and Tesla’s stock absolutely boomin’. In the fitness part of the episode I talk about the top 5 supplements to take and why you should compare yourself to yourself to make progress and don’t compare yourself to others.

Best supplements to take (11:41)
Comparing yourself to yourself (28:15)

#17: Why You Need To Track Your Food In Order To Be Healthy, Why the BMI Is Flawed

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:15:00 -0500

In the first part, I talk about my lifts, the Bills hosting a playoff game, Dr. Dre suffering a brain aneurysm, and finish off talking about two shows: Cobra Kai and Dexter. In the fitness topics for today's episode, I talk about why tracking your food is so important and why BMI alone doesn't tell you much.

Why you need to track your food (8:55)
Why BMI is stupid (21:06)