The Dark Horse Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.