Co-Movement Gym Podcast

Josh Lewis, Andy Cieply, and Dr. Ricky McDonough

At Co-Movement Gym, we believe truth is the cornerstone to your health success. New episode posted every week! Check out Co-Movement Gym's new health podcast where we have general discussion on programing, nutrition, lifestyle/mindset, sleep, and overall health/wellness! We also dive deep into various topics that pique the interest of our listeners! So send in any topics you would like us to cover! Audio recordings of Co-Movement Gym's health podcast will be uploaded to wherever you like to listen to your favorite podcasts (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, ect.), and video clips will be uploaded to YouTube weekly! We look forward to hearing from you and enjoy listening!

  1. Aug 6

    Reading Nutrition Labels For Better Health - Don't be fooled by serving sizes

    00:00 Introduction to Food Labels and Nutrition 03:11 Understanding Ingredients and Their Implications 06:11 The Role of Artificial Sweeteners 09:20 Serving Sizes and Their Impact on Diet 12:22 Navigating Misleading Food Labels 15:25 Comparing Products for Healthier Choices 25:11 The Evolution of Gluten-Free Products 29:22 Understanding Food Labels and Ingredients 32:45 The Role of Sugar in Diets 34:46 The Importance of Protein Intake 41:16 Exploring Protein Sources 47:36 Tracking Nutritional Intake 49:42 Introduction to Co-Movement Gym Podcast Podcast Description: Reading Nutrition Facts Labels Nutrition labels are one of the most powerful tools for making informed food choices—but they can also be confusing. In this episode of the Co Movement Gym Podcast, we break down how to read and understand Nutrition Facts labels so you can shop smarter and fuel your body with confidence. We'll cover serving sizes, calories, macronutrients, added sugars, fiber, sodium, ingredient lists, and common marketing claims that can sometimes be misleading. You'll learn how to compare products, identify hidden ingredients, and focus on the information that matters most for your health and fitness goals. Whether you're trying to lose weight, build muscle, improve athletic performance, or simply make better food choices, this episode will give you practical tips you can use every time you walk into a grocery store. Tune in and learn how to turn the Nutrition Facts label into a tool for better nutrition and long-term success. The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic. 🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price! 44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement 57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement 41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement 🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching, Remote Programming Nutrition Coaching and our Personal Trainer Program.  We have worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 10 years.  We have helped many individuals reach both their fitness and life goals, and live a happier and healthier pain free life.   For coaching inquires please email: info@co-movement.com  Visit the Co-Movement Gym website: co-movement.com Check out A is A Health Podcast here: aisapodcast.com

  2. May 20

    The Nutritional Seminar recap you didn't know you needed! - Food for Thought

    Welcome to the CO-MOVEMENT Nutritional Seminar Podcast Recap — where wellness, movement, and evidence-based nutrition come together to inspire healthier living. In this seminar, we explored practical strategies for improving overall health through balanced nutrition, mindful habits, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Topics included whole-food nutrition, gut health, hydration, energy optimization, meal planning, and the connection between nutrition and physical performance. Our discussion emphasized how small, consistent choices can create long-term transformation for both mind and body. Listeners also gained insight into overcoming common nutrition myths, building healthier routines, and creating a positive relationship with food. Whether you are beginning your wellness journey or looking to elevate your current lifestyle, this recap delivers actionable takeaways designed to help you nourish, educate, and empower yourself every day. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:15 Nutritional Seminar Insights 03:18 Understanding Macronutrients 05:58 The Impact of Processed Foods 09:12 The Role of Sugar in Diet 12:06 The Misconception of Fruit Sugar 15:45 The Dangers of Sugary Drinks 18:40 Cravings and Dopamine Response 21:35 The Evolutionary Perspective on Sugar 24:54 Retraining Taste Buds 28:43 Seed Oils and Their Origins 34:27 Access to Real Food in Rural Areas 37:04 The Protein Debate: How Much is Too Much? 45:16 Understanding Fats in Red Meat 49:57 Exploring Algae Oil and Its Benefits 53:21 Introduction to Co-Movement Gym Podcast The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic. 🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price! 44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement 57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement 41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement 🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/  Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching, Remote Programming Nutrition Coaching and our Personal Trainer Program.  We have worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 10 years.  We have helped many individuals reach both their fitness and life goals, and live a happier and healthier pain free life.   For coaching inquires please email: info@co-movement.com  Visit the Co-Movement Gym website: co-movement.com Check out A is A Health Podcast here: aisapodcast.com

  3. Mar 9

    Is Weight Loss Really Just Calories In vs. Calories Out?

    Calories in vs. calories out (CICO) has been debated in fitness and nutrition circles for decades. Is weight loss really just about eating less and moving more? Or is there more to the story? In this episode of the Co-Movement Gym Podcast, Andrew breaks down the truth about CICO — why it’s biologically true, why it’s so controversial, and the major misunderstanding that has led to decades of confusion and bad weight loss advice. Using a powerful “money in, money out” analogy, he explains the difference between descriptive and prescriptive thinking, and why “eat less, move more” fails so many people. If you’ve ever struggled with weight loss despite doing everything “right,” this episode will help you make sense of it. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Why CICO Is So Controversial 02:13 – What Does Calories In vs. Calories Out Actually Mean? 05:00 – Is CICO True or False? (Definitive Answer) 06:30 – Why CICO Seems Not to Work for So Many People 09:00 – The Major Misunderstanding: Descriptive vs. Prescriptive 13:38 – The “Money In, Money Out” Analogy 18:00 – Why “Work More, Spend Less” Fails (Financial Example) 21:30 – The Real Factors That Influence Caloric Balance 26:00 – Diet Types, Exercise, Overtraining & Individual Differences 30:30 – Practical Advice: How to Approach Weight Loss Intelligently The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic. 🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price! 44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement 57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement 41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement 🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/ 🏋️ Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching and Remote Programming to the best humans on the planet. We’ve worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 14 years and would love to create a personalized plan for you! Email: info@co-movement.com Web: https://www.co-movement.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co_movementhq #weightloss #nutrition #calories #fatloss #metabolism #health #fitness #longevity #diet #wellness

  4. Feb 23

    Why You’re Not Seeing Results: 5 Common Gym Mistakes

    Are you working out consistently but not seeing results? In this episode of the Co-Movement Gym Podcast, Andrew breaks down the top five fitness mistakes that prevent people from gaining strength, building muscle, losing fat, and improving mobility. With over 30 years of experience and hundreds of clients coached, Andrew shares the most common issues he sees in the gym: lack of intensity, poor exercise form, abandoning the basics too soon, inconsistent training frequency, and neglecting cardio for fat loss and long-term health. If you want to build muscle faster, improve strength, lose body fat, and train smarter—not just harder—this episode gives you practical advice you can apply immediately. Chapters 00:00 – Why You’re Not Seeing Results 01:17 – Mistake #1: Lack of Intensity 10:30 – Mistake #2: Poor Form & Limited Range of Motion 16:39 – Mistake #3: Boredom with the Basics 22:15 – Mistake #4: Lack of Training Frequency 26:10 – Mistake #5: Skipping Cardio (Zone 2 for Fat Loss & Health) 30:00 – Recap: The 5 Keys to Gym Success The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic. 🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price! 44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement 57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement 41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement 🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/ 🏋️ Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching and Remote Programming to the best humans on the planet. We have worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 14 years and would love to create a personalized plan for you! Email: info@co-movement.com Web: https://www.co-movement.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co_movementhq #fitness #strengthtraining #fatloss #musclegrowth #zonetwo #cardio #health #longevity #gymtips #workoutmistakes

  5. Feb 11

    GLP-1s Explained: Benefits, Side Effects, Safety, and Real Expectations for Weight Loss Drugs

    GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere—and so are the opinions. In this episode, Andrew breaks down what GLP-1 actually is (a natural gut hormone), how GLP-1 medications work, and why newer “dual agonist” options like Mounjaro/Zepbound tend to produce bigger weight-loss results. We also tackle the controversy: is obesity a disease, and are GLP-1s “taking the easy way out”? You’ll hear a coach’s perspective from years in the trenches—why weight loss is effortless for some people and brutally hard for others, what typical results look like, common side effects, why many people stop, and what usually happens when you discontinue the meds. Chapters 00:00 — Why GLP-1s are “big” right now 01:12 — How common is obesity and GLP-1 use? 05:20 — Obesity as a disease 09:10 — The blame game 12:40 — Are GLP-1's the easy way out? 23:16 — GLP 101: what it is and what it does 31:30 — Results, side-effects, and plateaus The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic. 🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price! 44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement 57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement 41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement 🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/ 🏋️ Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching, and Remote Programming to the best humans on the planet. We have worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 14 years and would love to create a personalized plan for you! Email: info@co-movement.com Web: https://www.co-movement.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co_movementhq Hashtags: #glp1 #ozempic #wegovy #mounjaro #zepbound #weightloss #obesity #metabolichealth #type2diabetes #insulinresistance #nutrition #protein #satiety #health #longevity #fitness

  6. Jan 26

    The Science-Backed Health Benefits of Sauna Use

    The sauna is one of the most powerful, research-backed tools for improving cardiovascular health, brain function, athletic performance, and longevity. In this episode, Andrew breaks down the science behind sauna use, including why regular sauna sessions can reduce cardiovascular mortality by up to 50%, improve blood pressure and cholesterol, boost endurance performance, enhance recovery, and support long-term brain health. We also explore how heat exposure triggers heat shock proteins, growth hormone release, increased red blood cell production, and improved detoxification—plus why sauna works best after your workouts, not before. Whether you’re an athlete, someone focused on longevity, or just curious about adding sauna use to your routine, this episode gives you clear, evidence-based guidance on how to use sauna safely and effectively. Chapters 00:00 Saunas in the Winter 01:57 Sauna history: Finland, Russia, Rome 06:30 Sauna Boom in the US 09:00 Cardiovascular Health 12:39 Performance benefits: endurance, blood volume, RBCs + EPO 22:00 Heat acclimation + cardio-respiratory fitness + recovery 27:30 Muscle preservation: heat shock proteins + sarcopenia 31:30 Brain & mental health: dementia risk, mood, BDNF + learning 38:00 Cellular repair, detox, pain relief The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic. 🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price! 44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/ 🏋️ Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering individualized coaching and remote programming. 📧 Email: info@co-movement.com 🌐 Web: https://www.co-movement.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co_movementhq Hashtags: #sauna #infraredsauna #longevity #hearthealth #cardiovascularhealth #recovery #endurance #heattherapy #fitness #health

  7. Jan 16

    The Healing Peptides: BPC-157 & GHK-Cu

    Peptides are everywhere in the health & performance world—but what are they actually? In this episode, Andrew breaks down what peptides are, why they’ve exploded in popularity, and what research has and hasn't been done. We'll e go deeper on two of the most talked-about peptides: BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound) and GHK-Cu (copper tripeptide). We cover what they’re commonly used for (tendon/ligament recovery, wound healing, gut support, skin and hair), the proposed mechanisms (inflammation regulation, nitric oxide support, angiogenesis, collagen/elastin signaling), and circumstances where Andrew would recommend avoiding them (active cancer or a strong cancer concern due to blood vessel growth signaling). If you’ve been hearing peptide hype online and want a grounded overview—this is your starting point. Chapters 00:00 Why Peptides Are Trending 01:23 What Peptides Are 04:10 Recovery and Anti-Aging 08:05 Where to Get Peptides 13:30 BPC-157 For Gut, Tendons, Ligaments, and Wounds 23:10 BPC-157 For Inflammation, Nitric oxide, Angiogenesis, Growth-Hormone Receptors 38:40 Andrew’s experience 50:30 GHK-Cu For Healing, Antioxidants, Brain, Skin, and Hair The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic. 🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price! 44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement 57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement 41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement 🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/ 🏋️ Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching, and Remote Programming to the best humans on the planet. We have worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 14 years and would love to create a personalized plan for you! Email: info@co-movement.com Web: https://www.co-movement.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co_movementhq #peptides #bpc157 #ghkcu #copperpeptide #injuryrecovery #tendonhealth #ligamentrepair #guthealth #inflammation #biohacking #antiaging #skincare #collagen #fitness #health #longevity

  8. 11/10/2025

    Creatine: Performance, Recovery, Bone Health & Brain Power

    Creatine has been in the spotlight for decades—but the newest research reaches far beyond the weight room. In this episode, Andrew covers: what creatine is, why it’s so safe, how it fuels performance via ATP, and fresh findings on recovery, muscle growth, bone and fall risk, cognition and mood, sleep deprivation, and more. We also tackle who should consider supplementing, the best form (monohydrate vs HCl), and simple, effective dosing. The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path Supplements and Lombardi Chiropractic. 🌱 Native Path Supplements: Use code COMO25 at checkout for 25% off any order at NativePath or pick up a bundle of our favorite products at a special price! 44% off Native Hydrate: nativehydrate.com/comovement  57% off Collagen Peptides: getnativepath.com/comovement  41% off Complete Protein: nativepathcompleteprotein.com/comovement 🩺 Lombardi Chiropractic: Mention the Co-Movement Gym Podcast when scheduling your initial appointment for 50% off Initial Consultation and X-Rays! https://www.lombardichiropractic.com/ 🏋️ Co-Movement Gym is a private movement facility in Oriskany Falls, NY offering Individualized Coaching, and Remote Programming to the best humans on the planet. We have worked with thousands of clients around the world for over 14 years and would love to create a personalized plan for you! Email: info@co-movement.com  Web: https://www.co-movement.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co_movementhq #creatine #supplementscience #strength #endurance #recovery #bonehealth #brainhealth #sleep #agingwell #fitness #health

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At Co-Movement Gym, we believe truth is the cornerstone to your health success. New episode posted every week! Check out Co-Movement Gym's new health podcast where we have general discussion on programing, nutrition, lifestyle/mindset, sleep, and overall health/wellness! We also dive deep into various topics that pique the interest of our listeners! So send in any topics you would like us to cover! Audio recordings of Co-Movement Gym's health podcast will be uploaded to wherever you like to listen to your favorite podcasts (Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, ect.), and video clips will be uploaded to YouTube weekly! We look forward to hearing from you and enjoy listening!