Best Woodshed Strength Podcasts (2025)

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Eat To Build, Not To Shrink 4:12

2M ago4:12

4:12

Still eating like you're trying to shrink? If you’re training to get stronger in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, it’s time to flip that script. In this week’s Quickcast, Justin breaks down why under-eating can actually stall your progress—and shares one simple step to start fueling your strength.By Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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You Don’t Need to Get in Shape First 3:33

2M ago3:33

3:33

🎙️ New Quickcast Episode: “You Don’t Need to Get in Shape First” Waiting to feel ready before starting the gym? That might be the one thing keeping you from making real progress. In this week’s Quickcast, Justin breaks down the myth that you need to be “fit enough” before joining—and shares one small action you can take to move forward now, not lat…

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Show Up at 60% 3:18

2M ago3:18

3:18

...The truth is, those “just show up” days add up faster than the perfect ones. At Woodshed, this is something we coach every day. We’ll meet you at 60%, 40%, or whatever you’ve got—and help you keep moving forward. So try it this week. Don’t wait for full energy. Pick a day when you feel worn out—and show up anyway. Go through the warmup. Do somet…

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Plan For The "Off" Days 4:07

3M ago4:07

4:07

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 3 – Plan for the Off Days Motivation fades. Life gets busy. But consistency? That’s what drives results. This week’s Quickcast gives you one simple action: create a fallback workout you can do when things don’t go to plan. No hype, no guesswork—just a way to keep showing up. #WoodshedStrength #Quickcast #ConsistencyOverMotivati…

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Try Something That Builds 5:19

3M ago5:19

5:19

Cardio is great. HIIT has its place. But strength training? That’s what builds the muscle, joint support, and long-term capability you actually need. In this episode of the Quickcast, we cover why strength training is the missing piece for so many adults—and one simple way to start. 💡 One clear action. Less than 10 minutes. Let’s go.…

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Pick Your Number 5:19

3M ago5:19

5:19

🎙️ Season 2 of the Woodshed Strength Quickcast is here! This season, we're keeping it simple: one action each week, tied to what we’re talking about in the gym, on our blog, and on social. This week’s focus? How often do you really need to train? (Here’s a hint: it’s probably less than you think.) Tune in to hear why 2-3 workouts a week might be al…

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All She Wrote for Season 1 3:35

4M ago3:35

3:35

🎙️ We just wrapped Season 1 of the Woodshed Strength Quickcast. 20 episodes, all focused on clear, simple advice you can actually use—to lift better, move more, and feel stronger. Season 2 launches next week, and we’re narrowing the focus. Each episode will connect directly to the weekly theme we’re covering—and it’s all built around one question: …

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Fast Mornings, Slow Mornings 6:26

4M ago6:26

6:26

Do you need to dunk your head into a bowl of ice water (and then journal about it) every morning to start your day off right? Maybe, maybe not. Regimented, multi-step morning routines work wonders for some. But for others, perhaps a slower, gentler approach might start the day off a little bit better... And for those of you whose ears just pricked …

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The Hydration Conversation 9:26

4M ago9:26

9:26

Tune in to this episode of the Woodshed Strength Quickcast where we dive into the essentials of hydration for optimal fitness performance and recovery. Discover practical tips on how much water to drink based on your body weight, the importance of maintaining electrolyte balance, and whether beverages like coffee and tea count towards your hydratio…

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Keeping Promises To Yourself 8:38

5M ago8:38

8:38

What's a surprisingly simple method for boosting self-reliance and confidence that's often overlooked? Following through on your commitments. In today’s episode of the Woodshed Strength Quickcast, I explore my friend Josh's idea of an "internal credit score." Essentially, it's about measuring how trustworthy you are when it comes to fulfilling your…

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So What's The Deal With Supplements? 9:48

5M ago9:48

9:48

So what's the deal with supplements? Well, none of us are Jerry Seinfeld and we're certainly not doctors, but we do know a thing or two about effective, well-researched supplements to aid you in your fitness and health journey and we're sharing that knowledge with you today on the Quickcast. Get Your Protein In!…

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Time To Play The Game 5:52

5M ago5:52

5:52

The rules were different in the flower of our youth. Long night last night? No problem, hit it extra hard at the gym the next morning and sweat it out. Forgot to eat before leg day? Who cares, you lift on spite! But as we accumulate some miles in the rearview, the game changes... Or does it? What if the game's the same because it's always a game, a…

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What To Do When The Climbing Gets Rough 7:59

5M ago7:59

7:59

That first patch of rough terrain on your fitness climb can be demoralizing and confusing--what do you do when the things that were working suddenly seem to stop working so well? Spoiler alert: going even harder and trying more new things in haste rarely works. This too shall pass, and in this episode we'll talk about how.…

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Workouts and Rewards 6:01

6M ago6:01

6:01

In this week's episode of the Woodshed Strength Quickcast, we discuss using your brain's reward-based mechanism to install or reinforce a workout habit. Rewards cement decisions! (And even though it's almost Valentine's Day, the rewards you choose don't have to be chocolates...although they could be!)…

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Part 2 Zone 2 Cardio: Your Secret Weapon 9:06

6M ago9:06

9:06

Last week on the Quickcast we introduced the idea of Zone 2 Cardio--what it is and why you might want to do it. This week we offer three ways to get it done--well, more like two and one with an asterisk. You'll have to listen to know what we mean.By Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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Zone 2 Cardio: Your Secret Weapon 8:30

6M ago8:30

8:30

In the first of a two-part series on Zone 2 Cardio--Your Secret Fitness Weapon!--we briefly define what Zone 2 Cardio is, and then explain its manifold benefits. This is our sales pitch: get ready to do more Zone 2! In next week's episode, we'll suggest several strategies for making that happen.By Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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The Right Kind of Struggle: Win Your Workouts 8:47

7M ago8:47

8:47

A little bit of discomfort can be a positive thing. But every repetition of every workout? We're not so sure about that. Let's talk about what it's like to win your workouts and keep coming back for more...particularly if you're of a certain age like your host, as they say!By Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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You Choose The Game 4:31

7M ago4:31

4:31

A quick hitting encouragement to choose your game wisely: *The ones you can win *The ones that look forward *The ones with easy, natural next stepsBy Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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The Fastball 9:36

7M ago9:36

9:36

In memory of my mom Donna and her spirited brand of sideline banter, and with encouragement to seek out those voices who will speak to you with similar vehemence.By Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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2025 Resolutions? Avoid These Three Pitfalls 8:15

8M ago8:15

8:15

In Episode 7 of the Woodshed Strength Quickcast, we discuss three common pitfalls follks encounter when planning to start anew with a fitness routine or gym. Give it a listen and don't fall in!By Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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Your Winter Point A 7:29

8M ago7:29

7:29

Sometimes, at the end of a long year, we overestimate how far we want to go in the next year (gives us a nice little dopamine blast) which often causes us to underestimate how much we've accomplished during the current year! Here's some encouragement--don't let the things you want to do obscure the things you may have already done!…

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Coaching and Mentoring 7:04

9M ago7:04

7:04

What are four common denominators shared by great coaches and mentors? Let's check it out on Episode 5 of the Woodshed Strength Quickcast!By Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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Story Time Part 1 6:16

9M ago6:16

6:16

In which our intrepid gym owner joins another gym to carve out time and space for his workouts. Settle in for Storytime Part 1 on the Woodshed Quickcast!By Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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Downtime 5:53

9M ago5:53

5:53

It's getting cold here in the Northeast. Here are five minutes on downtime in the winter months--lean into it!By Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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The Lighthouse 6:01

10M ago6:01

6:01

A short meditation on our vision: a 30 year Strength, Fitness, and Health lighthouse in our small community of Littleton, MA.By Woodshed Strength and Conditioning

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Woodshed Origin Story 4:57

10M ago4:57

4:57

1. Certification & Beginnings: Explore how I got certified and began shaping my career in fitness. 2. BootCamp with Rich Borgatti: Learn about the foundational BootCamp sessions that emphasized functional fitness and community. 3. Training Clients Outdoors: Discover the early days of training clients in parks and their gyms, showcasing our adaptabi…

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Woodshed Strong 3.0 Episode 8--Isaac Wilkins of Relentless Strength and Spiral of Leaders 55:02

4y ago55:02

55:02

Isaac Wilkins is one of the most perceptive and thoughtful humans I know, and he brings those qualities. along with wealth of practical experience, to bear on his coaching practice. We dug in deep on purpose, drive, leadership, and Isaac's concepts of the 0 to 1 shift and energetic spiral. Give this a listen and then find Isaac at his Homepage AND …

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Woodshed Strong 3.0 Episode 7--Friday Five 5:46

4y ago5:46

5:46

A quick take on the man in the mirror and the man in the arena with our Friday Five.

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Woodshed Strong 3.0 Episode 6--Coach Katie Majewski Feeley of Power Plant Gym 33:30

4y ago33:30

33:30

Coach Katie Feeley of Power Plant Gym in Delaware County is one of our favorite people in the fitness industry. Katie is the real deal: strong, kind, a protector of her people and--in her own words--"aggressively positive." We had a blast talking about creating a welcoming vibe in and out of the gym, Katie's famous "Beer Muscles" Strongman comp (no…

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Woodshed Strong 3.0 Episode 5--Friday Five "The First Rep" 7:14

4y ago7:14

7:14

Join us for a short celebration of The First Rep. So often in the fitness industry we celebrate the last rep--the "after" photo, the end of a hard workout, the number at the end of a big lift. But none of that happens without The First Rep: the decision to put yourself first, to begin the process of treating yourself with care and intention. And so…

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Woodshed Strong 3.0 Episode 4--Rich Borgatti of Mountain Strength CrossFit 1:17:45

4y ago1:17:45

1:17:45

Join us for a fantastic conversation with Rich Borgatti of Mountain Strength CrossFit in Winchester. Rich shares his thoughts on Stoicism during the time of Covid, the origin story of "Mountain Strength" which will give you the chills, and some truly valuable insights on coaching and leadership through hard times. Rich is a powerful, empathetic lea…

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Woodshed Strong 3.0 Episode 3--The Friday Five: Top Five Sports Films 8:04

4y ago8:04

8:04

In less than 8 minutes but slightly more than 5, we share our top 5 Sports Films in this inaugural version of the Friday Five. SPOILER ALERT: Spies Like Us is not on the list. I repeat, Spies Like Us is not on the list.

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Woodshed Strong 3.0 Podcast Episode 2 with Guest Pat Hammond 1:05:58

4y ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Pat Hammond is one of those guys, something of a vanishing breed nowadays. You meet him, whether virtually or in person, and you know almost immediately you can trust in two things: 1) He'll shoot straight with you, and 2) He'll have your back. I can't think of two more valuable qualities for a strength and fitness coach in 2021. We had a blast tal…

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Woodshed Strong: 3.0 Podcast Ep 1 with Guest Sara Fleming 49:26

4y ago49:26

49:26

Welcome back to the Woodshed Strong podcast. Today we're talking with our friend Coach Sara Fleming, author of the new book Fitness without Fear: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Life through Good Movement. Sara shares her compassionate approach to fitness without fear, and how we all might take steps towards loving our bodies through strong, pu…

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Woodshed Strong Episode 6--What is a Gym? 7:11

6+ y ago7:11

7:11

Join us as we read a piece from our blog entitled "What is a Gym?"--let's talk about authoring some success stories when we think about our health and wellness journey!

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Woodshed Strong Episode 5--What To Do When You've Gotten Off Track 12:45

6+ y ago12:45

12:45

Here we are, six weeks into 2019--if you're thinking of New Year's plans or resolutions that haven't quite gotten on track, this is the episode for you. The deal is: it's okay. Life happens. Let's pivot forward and talk about some strategies for you to set some goals, enjoy the process, and make this year awesome.…

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Woodshed Strong Episode 4--3 Encouragements for Football Parents 11:38

6+ y ago11:38

11:38

On the weekend of the Big Game (you know what it's really called but we can't use those two words), we're happy to share 3 encouragements for Football Parents and folks who have a youth athlete playing the sport. Give it a listen and hit us up with any questions you have at [email protected]'re always happy to talk about strength train…

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Woodshed Strong--Episode 3: Action! 6:22

6+ y ago6:22

6:22

Stuck in the weeds or on a plateau? Take action and let the feelings sort themselves out--do the next right thing.

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Woodshed Strong--Episode 2 11:58

6+ y ago11:58

11:58

Join us for the second episode of the Woodshed Strong Podcast--we're giving you 3 tips for making the most out of your exercise routine in 2019!

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Woodshed Strong--Episode 1 3:58

6+ y ago3:58

3:58

Welcome to the Woodshed Strong podcast. In this first episode, we introduce you to Woodshed Strength and Conditioning with a short piece on motivation and encouragement called "What's Sleeping in Our Soul?"

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