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- 6 days ago30 min
When Training Hurts: How to Keep Moving Without Making Things Worse
Pain can make it feel like the safest option is to stop training completely. But for many common aches and pains, doing nothing may actually make it harder to get back to moving, lifting, and feeling capable. Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson continue the Act Like You Care About Your Body series by talking about how to approach back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and other nagging issues without falling into either extreme: ignoring pain and pushing through everything, or treating every painful sensation like proof that something is broken. They discuss why pain is better treated as a data point, how to adjust load, volume, exercise selection, and range of motion, and why the goal is often to keep training while giving your body the stress and recovery it needs. They also explain how a good coach can help you train around limitations, rebuild confidence, and gradually work back toward full movement and heavier loading. Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com PS - If back pain has kept you from strength training, download the free Beast of Back Pain guide for practical principles, video tutorials, and a sample program.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
How to Find Time to Work Out When You're Busy
You're busy. You have work, family, chores, responsibilities, and a dozen screens competing for your attention. So when someone tells you to exercise more, the obvious response might be: "When am I supposed to find the time?" In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson continue the "Act Like You Care About Your Body" series by tackling one of the most common obstacles to consistent training: feeling like you don't have enough time. Andrew explains how the same principles used to audit workflows and eliminate waste in manufacturing can be applied to your own schedule. A simple time audit can reveal where your hours are actually going, where low-value tasks are expanding, and where things like screen time, unnecessary decisions, and "productive procrastination" may be consuming more of your day than you realize. They also discuss why training may require far less time than you think. You don't need hours in the gym every day. Thirty focused minutes three or four times per week can be enough to make meaningful progress—especially when you reduce friction by training close to home, following a clear program, and eliminating unnecessary decisions. You'll learn how to examine your schedule honestly, identify activities that drain rather than restore you, make your training more efficient, and become more intentional about what actually deserves your time. If you keep telling yourself you're too busy to train, start by auditing your time. You may discover you already have the time—you just need to decide how you want to use it. Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com PS - Begin your strength training journey FOR FREE RIGHT HERE.
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Act Like You Care About Your Body: Find Your Quest
Most people know they should exercise, eat better, move more, and take better care of themselves. The problem is turning that knowledge into consistent action. A meaningful quest can give your training a reason beyond simply checking off another workout. It might be getting stronger, losing weight, improving your health, preparing for a physical challenge, or simply becoming someone who is proud of the way they take care of their body. Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson discuss why action often has to come before identity, why motivation is unreliable, and how a clear vision of the person you want to become can help guide what you do today. They also explore: Why training needs a meaningful purpose The difference between a goal and a quest Why motivation often follows action How social media can distort your definition of progress Why real transformation usually comes from boring, repeatable actions How to turn a future vision into something you can do today You do not need to transform your entire life at once. Find a quest worth pursuing, identify the next action, and start acting like you care about your body. Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com PS - Begin your strength training journey FOR FREE RIGHT HERE.
- 3 weeks ago29 min
"I Can't Afford It": What Are You Really Saying?
"I can't afford it" is one of the most common reasons people give for not hiring a coach, joining a gym, or investing in their health. Sometimes that's completely true. But sometimes what we really mean is, "I'm choosing to spend my money somewhere else." Niki and Andrew talk about the relationship between money, time, value, and priorities—and why thinking of coaching as just another monthly expense can cause you to miss the bigger picture. They also dig into the long-term cost of not investing in your strength, the difference between saying you value something and actually prioritizing it, and why being more honest about where your time and money go can lead to better decisions. You don't have to hire a coach to start getting stronger. But if strength and health matter to you, it's worth asking whether "I can't afford it" is really the whole story. Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com PS - Begin your strength training journey FOR FREE RIGHT HERE.
- Aug 18, 202620 min
Training Feels Too Complicated? Do Less
Training feels too complicated. You don't have enough time. You're tired, busy, and you keep telling yourself you'll get back to it when everything lines up. In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk about why the answer may not be more discipline, more optimization, or a harder program. Sometimes you need to do less. They discuss how unrealistic expectations can create resistance to training, why even a short workout can be worthwhile, and how overly complicated programs can leave you feeling run down and unmotivated. They also share why "minimum effective dose" training can help you stay consistent when life gets busy. If your training has started to feel like too much, this episode will help you simplify it, lower the barrier to getting started, and keep showing up. Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com PS - LEARN HOW COACHING & ACCOUNTABILITY COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE HERE.
- Aug 11, 202618 min
Do You Need to Get in Shape Before You Start Training?
"I need to get in shape before I start working out." It sounds reasonable, but it gets the process backwards. Training is how you build strength, confidence, work capacity, and the ability to do more. Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson discuss why people feel they need to lose weight, improve their fitness, or look like they belong in the gym before they begin. They also explore the deeper issue behind that hesitation: the fear of looking inexperienced, doing something wrong, or being the only beginner in the room. They explain why everyone has to go through day one, how strength improves your life outside the gym, and how a coach can help you start at the right level without expecting perfection. You do not need to become fit enough to start training. You need to start training in a way that fits your current ability. Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com PS - LEARN HOW COACHING & ACCOUNTABILITY COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE HERE.
- Aug 4, 202636 min
You're Not Too Busy to Train: How to Make Exercise a Priority
You know training matters. You may even want to train. But work, family, travel, fatigue, and everything else competing for your attention keep pushing it out of the week. In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson examine one of the most common reasons people stop exercising: "I don't have time." Sometimes life really does make training difficult. But often, being too busy means training has not been given a clear place among your other priorities. Niki and Andrew discuss how to examine that honestly without pretending your responsibilities do not matter. They also explain why training does not need to be perfect to remain productive. A shorter workout, fewer exercises, reduced volume, or a temporary maintenance phase can preserve strength and consistency during demanding seasons. You'll learn: Why waiting for spare time usually fails How your calendar reveals your real priorities Why a reduced workout is better than abandoning training How to lower the friction that makes exercise easier to skip Why motivation is less reliable than a repeatable routine How to adjust training around work, family, travel, and limited recovery Why protecting a minimum level of training can prevent months of inactivity You may not have time for your ideal program right now. But that does not necessarily mean you have no time to train. The better question is: What useful training can you consistently complete within the life you actually have? Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com PS - IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN TAKING ONLINE COACHING FOR A TEST RUN, CHECK IT OUT HERE.
- Jul 28, 202655 min
Strength Training After Joint Replacement: Getting Strong Again at 72 with Beth Dickson
After two knee replacements, a hip replacement, and years of chronic pain, Beth is getting strong again at 72. A lifelong athlete, coach, and gym owner, Beth has spent decades swimming, running, competing in triathlons, playing racquetball, coaching others, and finding new ways to stay active. But aging, osteoarthritis, major surgeries, and long periods away from consistent strength training forced her to rethink what training should look like now. Beth joins Niki Sims and her son, Andrew Jackson, to talk about returning to strength training after joint replacement, rebuilding confidence under the bar, and learning to train for herself again. She shares how progressive strength training has helped her squat, deadlift, press, play pickleball, lift 50-pound bags of grain, and keep up with her grandchildren. They also discuss how the fitness industry has changed over the past 50 years, the value of individualized coaching, training through different decades of life, and why getting stronger in your seventies can be about much more than numbers in the gym. Beth's story is a reminder that training may change with age, injury, and surgery—but meaningful progress, strength, confidence, and capability are still worth pursuing. PS - IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN TAKING ONLINE COACHING FOR A TEST RUN, CHECK IT OUT HERE. Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com
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