280 épisodes
Wits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach & Fat Loss Expert
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For skeptics of the fitness industry who want to work smarter, not harder. Wits & Weights cuts through the noise and deconstructs health and fitness with an engineering mindset to help you build a strong, lean physique without the BS.Nutrition coach Philip Pape explores time-efficient strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to optimize your body composition sustainably. Simple. Science-based. No fads, no gimmicks, just evidence-based info you can trust. That's why they call him the Physique Engineer.From restrictive fad diets to ineffective workouts and hyped-up supplements, there's no shortage of lies and half-truths designed to keep you confused and spending your hard-earned cash (and time) on stuff that doesn't work.But getting in the best shape of your life doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. By using your WITS and lifting WEIGHTS, you can build muscle, lose stubborn fat, and achieve your dream physique. We bring you smart, time-efficient strategies for movement, metabolism, muscle, and mindset.If you're ready to separate fact from fiction, learn what actually works, and join a tribe of truth-seekers who are done with the hype and ready to put in the intelligent work, hit that "follow" button and let's engineer your best physique ever.
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Ep 180: The New Over 50 Roadmap to Lifelong Strength, Health, Muscle, and Longevity
Are you over 50 and wondering how to keep your muscles strong as you age? Are you curious about how your eating habits affect your health? Want to discover the secret to living a vibrant life in your 50s and beyond?In this episode, Philip (@witsandweights) provides a practical guide to optimizing health and strength for individuals over 50. He highlights strength training as a key strategy in preventing muscle loss and increasing longevity. Philip also talks about nutrition and gut health, in...
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Quick Wits: The ONE Change During Menopause to Unlock Fat Loss Forever
Frustrated with menopause belly or the inability to lose weight or fat?This is on the minds of so many women navigating the ups and downs of menopause: how to lose stubborn fat and keep it off during this time of major physiological change.This Thursday June 13 @ 7:30p ET / 4:30p PT:===> REGISTER HERE for the Menopause Fat Loss Over 40 WorkshopYou've probably noticed that your tried-and-true diet and exercise strategies just aren't cutting it anymore (if they ever did). Despite your best e...
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Bonus Episode: Cody McBroom on Body Composition and Training to Balance Physique and Performance
How do you balance getting shredded with peak performance? Can tracking your fitness metrics be the ultimate game-changer in reaching your body composition goals? On this classic episode (a replay of Ep 70), I had Cody McBroom on to share his expertise, his philosophy, and some inside strategies with us for looking like you lift. Cody and I discuss how to use data to reach your goals more efficiently, how to balance training for aesthetics and performance to improve your body composition...
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Ep 179: The Real Reasons Your Scale Weight Fluctuates (It's Not Always Fat Gain) with Louise Digby
What’s the secret behind the fluctuating numbers on your scale? What’s the real deal between weight loss and fat loss? How can you escape the emotional rollercoaster of fat loss and body image?Today, Philip (@witsandweights) welcomes Louise Digby, a registered nutritional therapist and women’s weight loss expert. She dives deep into the real reasons behind scale weight fluctuations, the dangers of scale obsession, and the importance of non-scale victories. Louise shares her insights on the ro...
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Quick Wits: Raising Kids to Eat Well (Lessons from a Dad)
Today, we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to my heart (and my dinner table): raising kids to eat well. As a father of three, I've been through the food fights, the picky eating phases, and the mealtime meltdowns – and I've come out the other side with a few battle scars and a whole lot of wisdom to share.If you're struggling to get your kids to eat their veggies or try new foods, know that you're not alone. It's a universal parenting challenge, and there's no magic formula for cre...
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Ep 178: Sleep Science - Doing THIS in the Bedroom is Killing Your Fat Loss, Gains, Hormones, & Metabolism
There is one thing you're doing in the bedroom that might be compromising your gains and your health.No, not that. Or that. Not that either. It's...your sleep routine!Do you really need 7-9 hours of sleep? Can you compensate for poor sleep with diet or exercise? What if you could turbocharge your metabolism, balance your hormones, and redefine your body composition with some tweaks to your sleep habits?Today, Philip (@witsandweights) tackles the often neglected aspect of health and fitness - ...