Best Woodshed Strength And Conditioning Podcasts (2025)

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

5d 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

8d 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

19d 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

26d 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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 Strength And Conditioning Podcasts

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

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Show Up at 60% 3:18

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Plan For The "Off" Days 4:07

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Try Something That Builds 5:19

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Pick Your Number 5:19

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All She Wrote for Season 1 3:35

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Fast Mornings, Slow Mornings 6:26

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The Hydration Conversation 9:26

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Keeping Promises To Yourself 8:38

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

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Time To Play The Game 5:52

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What To Do When The Climbing Gets Rough 7:59

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Workouts and Rewards 6:01

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

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Zone 2 Cardio: Your Secret Weapon 8:30

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

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You Choose The Game 4:31

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The Fastball 9:36

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2025 Resolutions? Avoid These Three Pitfalls 8:15

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Your Winter Point A 7:29

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Coaching and Mentoring 7:04

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Story Time Part 1 6:16

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Downtime 5:53

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The Lighthouse 6:01

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Woodshed Origin Story 4:57

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