The Dark Horse Podcast

Brandon Gainey
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The Dark Horse Podcast will provide you with the methods and the mindset to achieve your goals both inside the gym and out. This is your source for non biased, accurate, and actionable information and tips surrounding fitness, nutrition, and ways to stay disciplined. I'll help you cut through all the noise of the fitness industry and get straight to what you need to excel and grow.

  1. 05/29/2025

    Trying to Lose Weight? Listen to These 5 Things First

    Trying to drop a few pounds?  The 5 topics discussed in this episode can really help to steer you in the direction that's most appropriate for yourself.  It's also going to give you some real world truths about what happens when your weight loss journey gets hard, or seems like you're not making any progress.    A can't miss episode for sure.  Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast.  Thanks for listening.

    18 min
  2. Rep Ranges and Rest Periods Explained

    05/10/2025

    Rep Ranges and Rest Periods Explained

    Why do sets of 5?  How long should you actually rest between your sets?  How are sets of 8 or 12 different from sets of 3 or 5?  What is the difference between building muscle and gaining strength?  All of these questions answered plus I'll provide a checklist of things to consider to help determine how long you should be resting between your sets.  I'll also tell you how to differentiate between gaining strength and building muscle and what to expect from each.  Make sure to share the podcast and leave a review.

    25 min

  3. 04/26/2025

    Free Strength Template: How to Write Your Own Upper Lower Split

    If you're looking to alternate your training days between upper body and lower body, this podcast is for you.  I'll talk about how to structure your upper/lower split and what pitfalls to be aware of.  Just like the previous episodes in this series, you'll also get examples and suggestions of exercises to plug into your template.  Make sure to leave a review of the podcast and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

    26 min
  4. Free Strength Template: How to Write Your Own Pull, Push, Legs (PPL) Split

    12/30/2024

    Free Strength Template: How to Write Your Own Pull, Push, Legs (PPL) Split

    Continuing our programming series with a pull, push, legs split (PPL).  A fairly common way to program and the workouts tend to be a little shorter than a total body split.  The idea is to focus on a particular group of muscles each day you're in the gym resulting in total body training being done by the end of your week.  If you're looking for a different way write your programs, this one will definitively not disappoint.  Make sure to leave a review and share the podcast.

    30 min

  5. 11/27/2024

    Free Strength Template: How to Write Your Own Total Body Program

    Total body workouts are ideal for many people.  Episode 23 will tell you precisely how to write your own total body split for maximum strength and muscle gains.  I give you an incredibly simple yet effective template that you can elaborate on and make as complex as you want.   Or you can keep things user friendly and just use the exercise examples I provide.  Either way, this episode will teach you how to program total body splits for yourself with progressions included.  Become your own trainer/strength coach and get started today.

    30 min
  6. The Best Nutritional Advice You'll Ever Get

    10/25/2024

    The Best Nutritional Advice You'll Ever Get

    There's a ridiculous amount of "noise" surrounding nutrition.  No shortage of self appointed experts telling you that they have the secret that you need to achieve your nutritional goals or requirements.  Keto, Vegan, Carnivore, Flexible Dieting.  Proponents of all of them say that their way is the best and most healthful.  But the real question is, which way is best for you?  I'll provide a way for you to filter through the noise, tell you how companies market to you and how to avoid the pitfalls that lie within, and then I close the podcast with a very serious assessment about the way you approach nutrition and the role it plays in your mental health.  As always, all in around 20 minutes.  Let's go!

    21 min
  7. 5 Strategies for Strength Training at 40 and Over

    10/01/2024

    5 Strategies for Strength Training at 40 and Over

    After listening to this episode you'll know how to keep the strength and muscle coming while also keeping joint stress at bay.  You'll also get a free total body training template and some suggestions on how to structure your current strength program.  This is one of my most info packed episodes to date and I'm confident that you'll find it incredibly helpful.  Thanks for listening. Want my joint friendly beginner training program?  Pick up Foudations here: https://www.darkhorseperformance.biz/product-page/foundations-program Just getting started with lifting and nutrition?  Make sure to pick up my free calorie and macronutrient here: https://www.darkhorseperformance.biz/

    27 min
  8. I “weigh in” on Wegovy and Ozempic

    09/17/2024

    I “weigh in” on Wegovy and Ozempic

    GLP-1 meds are all the rage these days.  The fitness community is a mixed bag with some praising them and some saying to stay away from them.  I’m going to talk about what they are and how they work, give my honest thoughts, discuss the side effects, and give some considerations if you do decide to take them. Thanks so much for listening.

    20 min
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The Dark Horse Podcast will provide you with the methods and the mindset to achieve your goals both inside the gym and out. This is your source for non biased, accurate, and actionable information and tips surrounding fitness, nutrition, and ways to stay disciplined. I'll help you cut through all the noise of the fitness industry and get straight to what you need to excel and grow.

Information

  • Creator
    Brandon Gainey
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Dark Horse Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Dark Horse Podcast