Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters

Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach & Fat Loss Expert

For skeptics of the fitness industry who want to work smarter and more efficiently to build muscle and lose fat. Wits & Weights cuts through the noise and deconstructs health and fitness with an engineering mindset to help you develop a strong, lean physique without wasting time.Nutrition coach Philip Pape explores EFFICIENT strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to optimize your body composition. Simple, science-based, and sustainable info from an engineer turned lifter (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 confusing information out there.Getting in the best shape of your life doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. By using your WITS (mindset and systems!) and lifting WEIGHTS (efficiently!), you can build muscle, lose stubborn fat, and achieve and maintain your dream physique.We bring you smart and efficient strategies for movement, metabolism, muscle, and mindset. You'll learn:- Why fat loss is more important than weight loss for health and physique- Why all the macros (protein, fats, and yes even carbs) are critical to body composition- Why you don't need to spend more than 3 hours in the gym each week to get incredible results- Why muscle (not weight loss) is the key to medicine, obesity, and longevity- Why age and hormones (even in menopause) don't matter with the right lifestyle- How the "hidden" psychology of your mind can unlock more personal (and physical) growth than you ever thought possible, and how to tap into that mindsetIf you're ready to separate fact from fiction, learn what actually works, and put in the intelligent work, hit that "follow" button and let's engineer your best physique ever!

  1. 15 小時前

    Does Soreness Mean You Had a Good Workout? | Ep 372

    Join Wits & Weights Physique University for unlimited access to evidence-based training templates, our "Lifting Lessons" course, and a free custom nutrition plan when you use this special link: https://bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Are you sore after workouts... and does this even matter? Learn why DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is actually a terrible indicator of workout effectiveness, what it really tells you about your training, and the performance metrics you should track instead to know if you're making real progress toward your physique goals. This episode answers a question from a Wits & Weights Physique University member about whether soreness indicates workout quality and how to measure progress effectively. Main Takeaways: Soreness indicates novelty and adaptation to new stimuli, not workout effectiveness or muscle growthYou can get sore from ineffective activitiesExperienced lifters get less sore over time while still making gainsTrack much more targeted metrics of performance and progress instead of how sore you areHowever, soreness can be used to measure recoveryTimestamps: 0:00 - Does pain equal progress? 2:57 - What is DOMS? 5:27 - Why soreness doesn't equal progress 8:51 - The repeated bout effect 10:53 - What soreness tells you about training 12:09 - When soreness becomes counterproductive 14:10 - Performance metrics that matter 17:20 - Recovery strategies for managing soreness 21:57 - From pain-focused to performance-focused Support the show 🔥 Take our 2-minute Metabolic Quiz to find out what's stalling your metabolism... and get a personalized roadmap to sustainable fat loss 🎓 Join Physique University for just $27 + get a FREE 6-month transformation plan (podcast exclusive): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan 👥 Join our Facebook community for Q&As & support 👋 Ask a question or find me on Instagram 📱 Try MacroFactor 2 weeks free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS (my favorite nutrition app)

    26 分鐘
  2. 2 天前

    My 7 Favorite Food Logging Hacks with MacroFactor | Ep 371

    Download my favorite nutrition app (use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for a FREE 2 week trial): https://bit.ly/philipmacrofactor -- Food logging doesn't have to be tedious or time-consuming when you use the right tools and strategies. I'm revealing 7 of my favorite hacks to transform tracking from a daily struggle into a seamless 3-minute habit (cutting your time by 80%) while making your nutrition data more useful for reaching your goals. Episode Resources: Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS (download from your phone's app store)Try our new 2-minute Metabolic Quiz to find out what's stalling your metabolism... and get a personalized roadmap to sustainable fat lossJoin Physique University for access to my Meal Planning Advisor GPT; this special link includes a free custom nutrition plan when you join: https://bit.ly/wwpu-free-planTimestamps: 0:00 - The food logging friction problem 2:36 - MacroFactor vs. other apps 5:20 - Hack #1: Copy/paste 6:51 - Hack #2: Recipes from log 8:06 - Hack #3: Biggest contributors 9:20 - Hack #4: Pre-logging and planning 12:16 - Hack #5: Logging the "main" ingredients only 14:32 - Hack #6: Label scanning vs. barcodes 15:49 - Hack #7: Macro/micro trends 17:51 - Bonus Hack #1 19:19 - Bonus Hack #2 Support the show 🔥 Take our 2-minute Metabolic Quiz to find out what's stalling your metabolism... and get a personalized roadmap to sustainable fat loss 🎓 Join Physique University for just $27 + get a FREE 6-month transformation plan (podcast exclusive): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan 👥 Join our Facebook community for Q&As & support 👋 Ask a question or find me on Instagram 📱 Try MacroFactor 2 weeks free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS (my favorite nutrition app)

    24 分鐘
  3. Why Women in Their 30s Should Learn About Menopause (Zora Benhamou) | Ep 370

    5 天前

    Why Women in Their 30s Should Learn About Menopause (Zora Benhamou) | Ep 370

    Register for the Live Q&A with Zora on September 23, only in Physique U. Use this special link to join and get a free 6-month transformation plan: https://bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Could menopause be closer than you think? What if it’s already starting in your 30s without you knowing? I bring on gerontologist and biohacker Zora Benhamou, host of Hack My Age, to reveal the hidden hormonal shifts most women miss. Zora shares why progesterone quietly dips in your mid-30s, how strength and mobility become your best defense, and why baseline lab tests are game-changers before symptoms kick in. We also talk about practical biohacks that help you build energy, confidence, and resilience now and for decades to come.  Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, or already approaching perimenopause, this conversation will show you how to prepare early so you don’t just get through menopause, you thrive. Today, you’ll learn all about: 0:00 – Intro 1:03 – Meet expert guest Zora Benhamou 3:08 – Why most women aren’t informed 5:11 – Common myths about modern menopause 7:42 – Hormone timeline across the decades 10:13 – Early signs of progesterone decline 12:30 – Labs every woman should consider 24:32 – Lifting weights for hormone support 33:39 – Biohacks for your 20s and 30s 42:06 – Flexibility, mobility, and healthy aging 49:18 – Blood sugar hacks that work Episode resources: Website: hackmyage.com Facebook: @HackMyAge Instagram: @HackMyAgeYoutube: @hackmyage  Support the show 🔥 Take our 2-minute Metabolic Quiz to find out what's stalling your metabolism... and get a personalized roadmap to sustainable fat loss 🎓 Join Physique University for just $27 + get a FREE 6-month transformation plan (podcast exclusive): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan 👥 Join our Facebook community for Q&As & support 👋 Ask a question or find me on Instagram 📱 Try MacroFactor 2 weeks free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS (my favorite nutrition app)

    58 分鐘
  4. 9月3日

    Ed Coan, 71 World Records and Still the GOAT of Powerlifting (Lifting Legends #2) | Ep 369

    Get your free Progressive Overload Guide to apply these principles to improve your training: witsandweights.com/free -- Ed Cohn, nicknamed the "Mozart of Strength," set 71 world records in powerlifting and became the lightest man to total over 2,400 pounds through his mastery of progressive overload and passion-driven consistency. His approach contrasts sharply with today's overcomplicated fitness culture, proving that simplicity and fundamentals still build champions. Ed is still considered the greatest powerlifter of all time, so what can we as modern lifters learn from his timeless approach to building strength? Learn how Ed went from a bullied 155-pound teenager training in his basement to becoming the lightest man to total over 2,400 pounds, and why his simple, passion-driven methods still outperform today's complicated training programs. Main Takeaways: Ed Coan set 71 world records using 3 simple principlesHis 1991 total of 2,402 pounds at 218 bodyweight represented a 14.5% improvement over previous world recordsModern fitness culture has more information than ever but less wisdomPassion endures where motivation failsTrue champions elevate others instead of just dominating themPrevious Lifting Legend Episodes: 5 Rules of Ronnie Coleman, King of Bodybuilding (Lifting Legends #1) | Ep 353Timestamps: 0:00 - Why Ed Coan is still the GOAT of powerlifting 2:22 - From bullied kid to basement training legend 3:26 - The systematic approach that built a champion 5:17 - 71 world records and seemingly impossible strength-to-weight ratio 10:27 - Simple principles vs. complicated programming 13:05 - The human behind the machine 16:24 - Passion vs. motivation and overcoming setbacks 20:00 - Ed's legacy Support the show 🔥 Take our 2-minute Metabolic Quiz to find out what's stalling your metabolism... and get a personalized roadmap to sustainable fat loss 🎓 Join Physique University for just $27 + get a FREE 6-month transformation plan (podcast exclusive): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan 👥 Join our Facebook community for Q&As & support 👋 Ask a question or find me on Instagram 📱 Try MacroFactor 2 weeks free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS (my favorite nutrition app)

    21 分鐘
  5. 9月1日

    Is 800 Calories a Day Unsafe? | Ep 368

    Join Physique University to get a personalized nutrition plan to look and feel better and stop guessing about your calorie needs: bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Why do some people thrive on far fewer calories than others (who might be miserable eating at that level)? When we talk about whether 800 calories a day is "unsafe," we're asking the wrong question. After all, your size, training, activity level, and energy needs are unique to you and can vary widely among the population. Learn why there's no universal unsafe calorie number, how to determine your own metabolic limits using biofeedback, and the critical trade-offs between aggressive deficits and sustainability.  Main Takeaways: There's no universal "unsafe" calorie numberMetabolic adaptation is real but reversible, not permanent "damage"Use biofeedback (energy, sleep, strength, mood) as your personalized guide rather than arbitrary rulesThe trade-offs between speed, sustainability, and metabolic preservation require intentionalityEpisode Resources: Wits & Weights Facebook Community - Connect with others who understand nutrition isn't about universal rulesTimestamps: 0:50 - The obsession with 800, 1200, and 1500 calories 5:18 - The reality of individual energy needs 8:50 - Very low-calorie diets (VLCDs) in clinical settings 10:30 - The Optavia problem 16:14 - Metabolic adaptation vs "metabolic damage" 19:28 - Speed vs. sustainability vs. metabolism 20:44 - Using biofeedback as your personalized compass 24:23 - The non-negotiables 25:29 - Context vs. absolutes Support the show 🔥 Take our 2-minute Metabolic Quiz to find out what's stalling your metabolism... and get a personalized roadmap to sustainable fat loss 🎓 Join Physique University for just $27 + get a FREE 6-month transformation plan (podcast exclusive): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan 👥 Join our Facebook community for Q&As & support 👋 Ask a question or find me on Instagram 📱 Try MacroFactor 2 weeks free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS (my favorite nutrition app)

    29 分鐘
  6. Can Your Phone Replace a $100K DEXA for Body Fat and Physique Tracking? (Jason Moore) | Ep 367

    8月29日

    Can Your Phone Replace a $100K DEXA for Body Fat and Physique Tracking? (Jason Moore) | Ep 367

    Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited time). — Can your smartphone really rival a $100,000 DEXA scan? What if the same device you use to scroll Instagram could also reveal your body fat percentage, fat distribution, and even your HRV? I sit down with Jason Moore, founder and CEO of Spren, a company turning your phone into a precision biometric tool. We talk about how Spren compares to gold-standard lab equipment, why body composition tells you more than scale weight ever could, and why tracking trends is often more important than chasing perfect numbers. This conversation will show you how technology can bring lab-grade insights straight to your pocket. Today, you’ll learn all about: 0:00 – Intro 2:36 – Why body composition matters 6:56 – How a phone measures fat 10:55 – Accuracy versus precision explained 14:38 – Lean mass and muscle changes 20:15 – Why fat distribution is key 29:56 – Apple versus pear body shapes 33:20 – How often should you measure 40:15 – Using your phone for HRV 45:34 – Predicting VO₂ max with data 48:32 – Turning numbers into outcomes Episode resources: Website: spren.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thehumanjason Instagram: @thehumanjason Support the show 🔥 Take our 2-minute Metabolic Quiz to find out what's stalling your metabolism... and get a personalized roadmap to sustainable fat loss 🎓 Join Physique University for just $27 + get a FREE 6-month transformation plan (podcast exclusive): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan 👥 Join our Facebook community for Q&As & support 👋 Ask a question or find me on Instagram 📱 Try MacroFactor 2 weeks free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS (my favorite nutrition app)

    52 分鐘

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For skeptics of the fitness industry who want to work smarter and more efficiently to build muscle and lose fat. Wits & Weights cuts through the noise and deconstructs health and fitness with an engineering mindset to help you develop a strong, lean physique without wasting time.Nutrition coach Philip Pape explores EFFICIENT strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to optimize your body composition. Simple, science-based, and sustainable info from an engineer turned lifter (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 confusing information out there.Getting in the best shape of your life doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. By using your WITS (mindset and systems!) and lifting WEIGHTS (efficiently!), you can build muscle, lose stubborn fat, and achieve and maintain your dream physique.We bring you smart and efficient strategies for movement, metabolism, muscle, and mindset. You'll learn:- Why fat loss is more important than weight loss for health and physique- Why all the macros (protein, fats, and yes even carbs) are critical to body composition- Why you don't need to spend more than 3 hours in the gym each week to get incredible results- Why muscle (not weight loss) is the key to medicine, obesity, and longevity- Why age and hormones (even in menopause) don't matter with the right lifestyle- How the "hidden" psychology of your mind can unlock more personal (and physical) growth than you ever thought possible, and how to tap into that mindsetIf you're ready to separate fact from fiction, learn what actually works, and put in the intelligent work, hit that "follow" button and let's engineer your best physique ever!

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