The Rise of Gym Culture: Social Media, Run Clubs & Fitness Trends

Bulking, Meal Prep & Finding the Energy to Work Out

Welcome back to The Boys Who Get It Podcast with hosts MP, Dwayne, and Christian. Picking up from last week’s episode, the guys dive into more of the questions people have about fitness, nutrition, and building sustainable gym habits. This episode covers whether dirty bulking is necessary, how to approach meal prep without overcomplicating things, and one of the most relatable fitness struggles out there: finding the energy to work out after a long day at work. QUESTIONS ANSWERED HOW SHOULD YOU BULK? Christian, Dwayne, and MP share their personal experiences with bulking and discuss what they'd do differently if they were starting again today. They break down the difference between bulking and cutting, why eating everything in sight usually backfires, and why a modest calorie surplus is often the smarter approach. The conversation also touches on tracking macros, paying attention to micronutrients, and the value of regular blood work as you get older. WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR WHEN FOOD SHOPPING AND MEAL PREPPING? The guys compare how they approach food shopping now versus their college days and discuss the rise of protein marketing. They explain why many "high-protein" products aren't always as impressive as the packaging suggests and share practical strategies for keeping nutrition simple.  HOW DO YOU FIND THE ENERGY TO WORK OUT AFTER A 9-TO-5? Inspired by a post on r/beginnerfitness, the guys tackle the challenge of staying consistent after work when all you want to do is sit on the couch. Dwayne shares why going straight from the office to the gym works best for him and how shifting more workouts to the weekend helped when he started working from home. MP discusses why two sessions per week is a great starting point, how he uses pre-workout as a commitment tool, and why being realistic with yourself is often the key to long-term consistency. WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR This episode is perfect for: * Anyone considering a bulk for the first time * People who have experienced the consequences of a dirty bulk * Beginners trying to figure out grocery shopping and meal prep * Anyone overwhelmed by protein marketing and supplement culture * Working professionals struggling to stay consistent with the gym * People working from home who find it difficult to stay active * Listeners looking for honest, experience-based fitness advice EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro & Picking Up From Part 1 01:02 - Do You Really Need to Bulk? 02:28 - Bulking vs Cutting Explained 04:45 - Dirty Bulks, Calorie Surpluses & Lessons Learned 08:30 - Tracking Macros, Micronutrients & Health Markers 13:06 - Food Shopping & What to Look For 15:45 - The Protein Marketing Problem 17:50 - Meal Prep & Keeping Nutrition Simple 19:08 - How Do You Find the Energy to Work Out After a 9-to-5? 21:45 - Packing Your Gym Bag & Building Better Habits 23:20 - Working From Home vs Going Into The Office 25:40 - Weekend Training, Morning Sessions & Staying Consistent 28:10 - Using Pre-Workout as a Commitment Tool 31:00 - Final Thoughts & Outro FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this episode: * Subscribe for future episodes * Leave a review * Share this episode with a friend * Watch the full video version on YouTube for the full experience Welcome to the community.

The Rise of Gym Culture: Social Media, Run Clubs & Fitness Trends

Welcome back to The Boys Who Get It Podcast with hosts MP, Dwayne, and Christian. In this episode, the boys explore the rise of modern gym culture and why fitness has become such a dominant part of everyday life. From the impact of social media and gym influencers to the growing popularity of run clubs, fitness communities, and niche training styles, the conversation looks at how gym culture has evolved over the last decade. The guys also discuss the positives and negatives that come with fitness becoming mainstream, including the sense of community it creates, the pressure social media can bring, and how people can find the right fitness environment for their own goals. QUESTIONS ANSWERED WHY HAS GYM CULTURE BECOME SO POPULAR? MP, Christian, and Dwayne discuss the explosion of fitness culture following COVID-19 and the role social media has played in encouraging more people to get active. They explore how gym content, fitness influencers, and online communities have changed the way people approach health and exercise. WHAT ARE THE BEST AND WORST GYM TRENDS? The conversation begins with a light-hearted discussion about gym trends the guys wish would disappear, including pajama bottoms in the gym, dry scooping pre-workout, and other habits that have become increasingly common in fitness spaces. HAS SOCIAL MEDIA IMPROVED FITNESS? The boys examine both sides of social media's influence on fitness. While it has made information more accessible and encouraged millions of people to start exercising, they also discuss the rise of misinformation, performative fitness content, and some of the toxic attitudes that can emerge online. n just running. They also discuss the costs, culture, and social dynamics surrounding the trend. WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR * Anyone interested in fitness culture and gym trends * New gym-goers trying to understand the fitness world * People curious about the impact of social media on health and fitness EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:33 - Welcome Back & Why Gym Culture Is Booming 01:32 - Least Favourite Gym Trends 03:35 - Dry Scooping Pre-Workout? 05:15 - Reading Books Between Sets & Performative Fitness 07:15 - Why Fitness Has Become Mainstream 09:28 - Social Media, Influencers & The COVID Effect 12:05 - The Community Side of Fitness 18:05 - Fitness Trends That Have Improved the Industry 21:20 - CrossFit, Bodybuilding & Finding Your Community 25:40 - The Rise of Run Clubs 32:55 - Final Thoughts & Advice for Beginners #gympodcast #fitnesspodcast #gymculture

Creatine, Daily Steps & The Unhinged Things People Do In The Gym

Welcome back to the ‘Boys Who Get It Podcast’ with hosts MP, Dwayne, and Christian. In this episode, the guys answer some of the most common fitness questions they see online and hear from listeners. From whether creatine is actually worth taking to the obsession with hitting 10,000 steps a day, the conversation cuts through fitness misinformation and focuses on practical advice that everyday gym-goers can use. They discuss the science behind creatine supplementation, how to approach cardio and daily movement without becoming obsessed with arbitrary numbers, and why consistency matters more than fitness trends. Questions Answered Is Creatine Actually Worth Taking? The guys break down one of the most researched supplements in fitness, discussing what creatine does, who can benefit from it, how long it takes to work, and whether loading phases are necessary. How Should You Take Creatine? The conversation explores dosage recommendations, common mistakes beginners make, potential side effects, and practical ways to build creatine into your daily routine. Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps Per Day? The hosts discuss the origins of the popular step-count goal and whether people should focus on hitting a specific number or simply becoming more active overall. What's The Best Way To Get More Daily Movement? From dog walks and sports to treadmill sessions and lifestyle habits, the guys share realistic strategies for increasing activity levels without feeling overwhelmed. Are Fitness Trackers And Step Counts Accurate? The episode explores the limitations of step-tracking technology and why fitness progress should never be judged by a single metric. Chapters 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdi4L-SuAk4] - Intro & Listener Question 01:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdi4L-SuAk4&t=80s] - Creatine Explained 04:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdi4L-SuAk4&t=290s] - Benefits, Dosage & Common Misconceptions 09:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdi4L-SuAk4&t=585s] - Loading Phases & Supplement Advice 14:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdi4L-SuAk4&t=880s] - How Do I Get More Daily Steps? 18:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdi4L-SuAk4&t=1100s] - Is 10,000 Steps Really Necessary? 22:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdi4L-SuAk4&t=1350s] - Daily Activity, Walking & Fat Loss 27:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdi4L-SuAk4&t=1620s] - The Most Unhinged Things We've Seen In The Gym 34:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdi4L-SuAk4&t=2080s] - Outro

Gym Myths, Toxic Fitness Advice & Relationship Misconceptions Explained

Welcome back to the Boys Who Get It Podcast with hosts MP, Dwayne, and Christian. In this episode, the guys break down some of the biggest myths in fitness, gym culture, the manosphere, and relationships. From “lifting heavy makes women bulky” to “love is blind” and “real men push through injuries,” the conversation dives into the misinformation many people grow up believing online and in real life. They also discuss toxic masculinity in fitness spaces, misconceptions around toning and bulking, gym recovery myths, social media fitness advice, and why healthy relationships require more than just love. Alongside the deeper conversations, the episode is filled with hilarious childhood misconceptions, gym debates, and stories from their own fitness journeys. QUESTIONS ANSWERED DOES LIFTING HEAVY MAKE YOU BULKY? The guys explain why building significant muscle takes intentional nutrition, progressive overload, and consistency over long periods of time. They also break down why many fitness myths targeted toward women are misleading. IS “TONING” ACTUALLY REAL? The episode explores why “toning” is often misunderstood in fitness culture and how body composition changes actually come from calorie balance, muscle development, and lowering body fat percentage. ARE SMITH MACHINES WORSE THAN FREE WEIGHTS? The hosts debate the long-standing gym myth that free weights are always superior to machines. They discuss injuries, stability, progressive overload, and why different training styles work for different people. SHOULD YOU PUSH THROUGH INJURIES IN THE GYM? The conversation dives into toxic masculinity in fitness culture and why many men feel pressure to ignore pain or avoid vulnerability. The guys explain why recovery, rest, and listening to your body are essential for long-term progress. DO WARM-UP SETS ACTUALLY MATTER? A heated debate breaks out around warm-up routines, stretching, dynamic movement, and whether too many warm-up sets can negatively impact performance. IS LOVE BLIND? The guys transition into relationship myths, discussing whether attraction can truly exist without appearance, how society shapes relationships, and why reality dating shows may have already answered the question. IS LOVE ENOUGH FOR A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP? The episode explores why long-term relationships require more than just feelings, including communication, values, growth, effort, and emotional maturity. SHOULD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS FEEL EASY? The hosts discuss the myth that relationships should never feel like work, breaking down the difference between healthy growth within relationships versus genuinely toxic dynamics. WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR This episode is perfect for: * Beginners starting their fitness journey * People confused by online fitness advice * Men navigating gym culture and masculinity * Lifters recovering from injuries * Anyone interested in relationship dynamics EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro & Childhood Myths 05:30 - Fitness Myths People Still Believe 09:45 - “Toning” vs Bulking Explained 15:20 - Smith Machines vs Free Weights 22:10 - Toxic Masculinity & Gym Injuries 29:40 - Recovery, Stretching & Warm-Up Debates 38:50 - Relationship Myths & “Love Is Blind” 45:15 - Is Love Enough In Long-Term Relationships? 50:40 - Why Healthy Relationships Still Require Work 55:20 - Outro FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this episode: * Subscribe for future episodes * Leave a review * Watch the full video version on YouTube for the full experience Welcome to the community.

How Men Deal With Gym Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia & Staying Consistent

HOW MEN DEAL WITH GYM ANXIETY, BODY DYSMORPHIA & STAYING CONSISTENT Welcome back to the Boys Who Get It Podcast with hosts MP, Dwayne, and Christian. In this episode, the guys break down the mental side of fitness, discussing gym anxiety, male body dysmorphia, athlete identity, and the struggle to stay consistent when motivation disappears. From dealing with sports careers ending to learning confidence through home workouts, they share honest conversations about the psychological barriers many men face when trying to improve themselves physically. They also dive into why everyone’s fitness journey looks different, how friendships can make the gym less intimidating, and why actually enjoying training often leads to better long-term progress than chasing perfection. QUESTIONS ANSWERED HOW DO ATHLETES COPE WITH THEIR SPORTS CAREERS ENDING? For many athletes, sport becomes part of their identity. The guys discuss the mental challenge of losing competition, routine, and purpose after sports end, and how fitness can help fill that gap. CAN HOME WORKOUTS HELP BUILD CONFIDENCE? Starting at home can remove a lot of pressure for beginners. The hosts explain how small improvements, “newbie gains,” and building habits privately can make people feel more comfortable before entering a gym environment. HOW CAN MEN OVERCOME PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS IN FITNESS? Fear of embarrassment, judgment, and comparison can stop people from progressing. The episode explores why leaning on supportive friends and staying consistent helps build confidence over time. WHAT DOES MALE BODY DYSMORPHIA LOOK LIKE? The conversation covers how body dysmorphia often affects men through constant comparison, never feeling muscular enough, or obsessing over appearance despite making progress. WHY IS EVERY GYM JOURNEY DIFFERENT? Some people start training for sports, others for confidence, health, or mental wellbeing. The hosts explain why comparing journeys can be damaging and why progress looks different for everyone. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME CONSISTENT IN THE GYM? Consistency is built through routine rather than motivation alone. The guys discuss why enjoying the process and creating sustainable habits matters more than chasing quick results. CAN ENJOYING THE GYM IMPROVE RESULTS? When fitness becomes enjoyable instead of a punishment, staying disciplined becomes easier. The hosts explain why positive experiences in the gym often lead to better long-term gains. WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR This episode is perfect for: * Beginners starting their fitness journey * Former athletes adjusting after sports * Men struggling with body image or confidence * People nervous about gym culture * Lifters trying to stay consistent * Anyone wanting a healthier relationship with fitness EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - How Athletes Cope With Their Sport Careers Ending 04:00 - Newbie Gains and How Home Workouts Can Build Confidence 05:49 - Overcoming Psychological Barriers and Leaning on Friends 10:21 - How Does Body Dysmorphia Show Up in Men? 15:00 - All Paths To The Gym Are Different 17:30 - How Long Does It Take To Get Consistent In The Gym? 21:23 - What Techniques Help Male Body Dysmorphia? 24:30 - Will Enjoying The Gym Increase Your Gains? FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this episode: * Subscribe for future episodes * Leave a review * Share with a friend who’s starting their fitness journey * Watch the full video version on YouTube for the full experience Welcome to the community.