Autonomy by GMB Fitness

GMB Fitness
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Autonomy means deciding and moving. Ryan, Andy, and Jarlo aren't here to shill for some stupid supplement company. This show explores fitness as a way to play your own game and do more of what matters, all based on decades of training, coaching, and clinical experience. And truly awful jokes. If you hate every formulaic fitness podcast, you just might be in the right place.

  1. MAR 24

    4 Training Seasons (And Why You Need All of Them)

    Ask a question Most people think training is about constant progress. Getting stronger. More flexible. Better conditioned. Always moving forward. And when that’s not happening, it feels like something’s gone wrong. But that idea falls apart pretty quickly when you look at how anything actually develops over time. Athletes don’t train at peak intensity all year. They periodize their with pre-season, in-season, and off-season. Your work has busy periods and slower stretches. Even your energy across a week shifts depending on sleep, stress, and everything else going on in your life. Training works the same way. There are seasons to it. Not just one. In this episode, we break down four of them: Building — when you’re putting focused effort into improving a specific skill or qualityMaintenance Mode — doing just enough to keep what you’ve built while your attention goes elsewhereDamage Control — adjusting when something’s off, whether that’s an injury, fatigue, or just life hitting hardExploring / Performing — using what you’ve built in less structured, more variable, real-world waysThe mistake most people make is treating “building” as the only phase that counts. But trying to build everything, all the time, usually leads to stalled progress, frustration, or getting hurt. A better approach is understanding which season each part of your training is in, and adjusting accordingly. You might be building mobility, maintaining strength, managing a cranky shoulder, and exploring new movement patterns all in the same week. That’s how sustainable progress actually works. We’ll walk through how each of these phases works, why they’re all necessary, and how to train in each one so that even maintenance or damage control still move you forward. Because the goal isn’t to always be pushing harder. It’s to keep making progress over time without burning yourself out in the process. Support the show 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

    40 min

  2. MAR 18

    Red, Yellow, Green: When to Push & When to Shift

    Ask a question Most people know when to back off their training, but only once something already hurts. That’s the problem. In this episode, we break down why pain and fatigue are lagging indicators, and how to start using earlier signals to guide your training instead. You’ll learn how to recognize when you’re actually ready to push harder, not just when you need to stop, and how to adjust your sessions based on what’s really going on in your body and your life. If you’ve ever felt stuck between going too hard and doing nothing at all, this gives you a better way to make the call. Support the show 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

    31 min

  3. MAR 10

    Light Switch vs Dimmer: The Grey Zone Where Real Progress Happens

    Ask a question Many people think progress only happens on the days when they push themselves to the limit. Everything else feels like falling behind. In reality, most productive training happens in the middle. The grey zone between maximum effort and total rest is where you can practice skills, build muscle, develop endurance, and accumulate consistent work without constantly needing long recovery periods. Autoregulation helps you learn how to operate in that middle range. Instead of reacting to fatigue or chasing max effort every session, you develop the ability to adjust intensity and keep moving forward. The result is fewer setbacks, more training days, and better long-term progress. Support the show 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

    27 min

  4. FEB 17

    What If You Just Don't? Intention and Integration

    Ask a question This episode is a rambling and unfocused mess. OK, so it's a little better than that, but the truth is that "how do I integrate more training into my life" is a really broad question, and any focused, succinct answer would be incomplete. What you'll actually get is Ryan and Andy working through the tension between movement snacks and real training sessions, why 15 focused minutes beats 90 minutes of scattered effort, and the five words that have repeatedly saved Andy from his own to-do list. And Ryan's three-word rebuttal.  If you've ever caught yourself researching infrared saunas for three hours instead of doing some damn pushups, this one's for you. And yes, we talk about toilet squats. Support the show 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

    31 min

  5. FEB 10

    Reps Don't Count - Organizing Your Training Around Time Under Attention

    Ask a question Andy and Ryan discuss the use of timed sets vs rep counting in the Praxis Protocol, emphasizing the importance of quality movement over quantity. The conversation covers the significance of adjusting intensity, the idea of mechanical drop sets, and the distinction between time under tension and time under attention. They also address how to measure progress without relying on numerical goals, encouraging listeners to focus on their improvement in movement quality. Takeaways GMB emphasizes quality of movement over quantity in training.The five P's framework helps organize practice effectively.Timed sets allow for a focus on quality rather than counting reps.Adjusting intensity and scaling movements is crucial for progress.Mechanical drop sets can be applied to bodyweight exercises.Time under tension is important, but time under attention is key for practice.Measuring progress can be based on how well you perform movements, not just numbers.Quality movement leads to better performance in sports and daily activities.The goal of training should be to improve functional movement skills.Practicing with a focus on quality can prevent injuries and enhance performance.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and GMB's Unique Approach 02:22 Understanding the Five P's Framework 05:21 Quality Over Quantity in Movement Practice 08:34 The Importance of Timed Sets in Training 11:27 Challenges with Traditional Rep Counting 14:12 Transitioning to Quality-Focused Training 17:23 Conclusion and Future Directions 18:56 Scaling Movements and Adjustments 21:59 Understanding Mechanical Drop Sets 23:53 Bodyweight Variations and Drop Sets 27:22 Quality Over Quantity in Training 29:26 Time Under Tension vs. Time Under Attention 35:31 Focusing on Progress Beyond Numbers Support the show 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

    45 min

  6. JAN 22

    Training Smarter, Not Louder: A Better Way to Make Decisions - with Dr. Jason Silvernail

    Ask a question If you’ve been training for years but still feel like you're not sure how to keep progress going, have random aches hanging around, and every new “must-do” tip online is somehow making it worse. Then this episode is for you! Jarlo sits down with Dr. Jason Silvernail (DPT, DSc, U.S. Army Colonel, strength coach) to talk about the problem most people don’t realize they have: it’s not a lack of information… it’s a lack of a way to sort it. They unpack why modern fitness advice swings between two extremes, either a vague “wellness philosophy” or an aggressive “one weird trick” fear based, and what to use instead: a practical framework for making smart training decisions that actually match your real-life goals. You’ll hear how Jason shifted his own training in his 40s (without giving up being strong), why “masters athlete” training is not resigning yourself to being less. It's a  mindset upgrade, and how the best results come from combining the right inputs (movement, recovery, stress, sleep, context) rather than chasing the next magic bullet. Come for the training insights and leave with a clearer filter for everything you hear about health, fitness, and longevity. *Opinions expressed by Dr. Jason Silvernail are his own and do not represent the official policy or position of the United States Army, the Department of Defense, or the United States Government* Learn more from Dr. Silvernail here http://Linktr.ee/jasonsilvernail Support the show 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

    49 min

  7. 10/25/2025

    Osteoarthritis Isn’t “Wear and Tear” - with Dr. Howard Luks

    Ask a question Osteoarthritis is often blamed on “wear and tear,” but the truth is far more empowering. In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks joins us to break down what’s really happening inside your joints — and why movement, not rest, is the key to healing and longevity. We talk about: •Why osteoarthritis isn’t caused by using your joints too much •The link between metabolic health, inflammation, and joint pain •When surgery or treatments actually make sense •How strength, mobility, and motor control protect your joints for life Dr. Luks’ insights bridge the gap between medical science and practical movement training. Whether you’re dealing with arthritis yourself or helping others move better, this conversation will change the way you think about pain, aging, and physical autonomy. 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Luks: •Website: https://www.howardluksmd.com •Substack: https://howardluksmd.substack.com •Book — Longevity Simplified: Living a Longer, Healthier Life Shouldn’t Be Complicated: https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Simplified-Healthier-Shouldnt-Complicated-ebook/dp/B0B195C17T Support the show 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

    1h 4m
  8. Training Around Minor Injuries

    09/24/2021

    Training Around Minor Injuries

    Ask a question The most requested topic from a recent round of surveys, how to train around minor injuries is a real and pertinent issue for all of us at some point or another. Whether you wake up one morning with a crick in your neck or you twist your ankle while running, learning to train with limitations is a skill that can be learned. In this episode, we dive into what constitutes a minor injury, why it's important to keep moving, and how to assess your situation and stay productive so you don't feel like you're wasting away while you heal. Key Points: How to Define ‘Minor’ – the criteria to distinguish what’s “minor”Why It’s Important to Keep Moving – what the body needs to heal correctlyKnow Thyself – the ability to assess your needs and tendencies is invaluableHow to Continue Training – the smart way to adjust your focus to continue training in a productive wayReading Your Internal Barometer – learning to track and trust your subjective experience for longevity and autonomyThe Future: Help us decide which episodes to record nextResources: Body Maintenance Guide – Our head to toe solutions for aches and painsYour Guide To Moving Better With Less Pain – Our article and episode about active recoveryEasy Self-Assessments to End the Guesswork – Our article on using a scale for ease and quality to make measurable progressDealing With Injuries – Our episode on the not-so-secret key to recovery that everyone tries to ignoreOvercoming Chronic Pain with Exercise – Our article on the science of pain and how to break the pain cycleHow To Make Progress, Even With Limitations – Our article on strategies for working with pain and injuryIt’s All in Your Head – our episode on owning your subjective experience of exerciseBronnie Lennox Thompson on Fibromyalgia and Living Well With Chronic Pain – a great episode on Todd Hargrove’s The Better Movement PodcastBronnie Lennox Thompson’s website – resource for on chronic pain self managementSupport the show 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

    35 min
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Autonomy means deciding and moving. Ryan, Andy, and Jarlo aren't here to shill for some stupid supplement company. This show explores fitness as a way to play your own game and do more of what matters, all based on decades of training, coaching, and clinical experience. And truly awful jokes. If you hate every formulaic fitness podcast, you just might be in the right place.

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  • Creator
    GMB Fitness
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 GMB Fitness
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    Autonomy by GMB Fitness

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