Why Your Kids Won't Exercise - Ep 17

Stress Is Making You Fat - Ep 23

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Your Body After 40 — Why Everything Changes and What to Do About It Ep-22

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If We Had to Start Over at the Gym (After 10+ Years) - Ep 21

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401446/fan_mail/new] Walking into a gym for the first time can feel like entering a different culture with its own unwritten rules and overwhelming rows of equipment.  Josh and Brandon discuss why that first step is often the hardest and how the "knowledge gap" makes many people feel like they don't belong. They focus on removing the noise and embarrassment that keeps beginners on the sidelines. The guys break down a "starting from scratch" strategy that prioritizes comfort over complexity. You’ll learn why having a plan even if it’s just a few simple movements trumps trying to follow an intense program that leaves you too sore to return.  It’s about building a sustainable habit without the "beast mode" fluff.

Your Favorite Fitness Influencer Is on Steroids - Ep 20

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401446/fan_mail/new] Ever feel like you’re doing everything "right" but still not seeing results? You’re likely comparing your progress to influencers who are playing an entirely different game.  In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how performance-enhancing drugs fundamentally change recovery and muscle growth, making standard fitness advice nearly impossible for a natural person with a 9-to-5 and kids to follow.  We discuss why doing less might actually be the key to finally seeing progress and how to shift your focus toward longevity and being capable in your everyday life.  Stop blaming your genetics and start building a plan that actually fits your reality.

The Truth About Ozempic (From Two Gym Owners) - Ep 19

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401446/fan_mail/new] Most trainers are terrified of Ozempic because they think it’s going to put them out of a job. But telling someone to "just eat less" ignores the complex biology of hunger and the way many of us were raised with food.   At Kraken, we don't care if you use a tool like a GLP-1 to quiet the noise. We care about what happens next. In this episode, Josko and Brandon discuss why these medications are actually making the role of a coach more important than ever. We dive into the science of how these peptides mimic gut hormones to signal fullness and why strength training is the only way to ensure you're losing fat rather than just withering away your muscle mass.