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Starting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana shares his knowledge of all things diet, training, barbells, and more.
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- Yesterday35 min
Ep. 127 - Stop Scrolling. Start Getting Stronger.
From muscle magazines and supplement ads to TikTok physiques and biohacking, fitness culture has changed—but why are we still arguing about the basics? Robert takes a candid trip through decades of fitness marketing, exploring how unrealistic expectations, social media sound bites, and increasingly open conversations about steroids have reshaped the way people approach training.Robert explains why an advanced bodybuilder’s routine may have little to do with your needs, how research and coaching experience can inform individual adjustments, and why constantly switching programs can keep you spinning your wheels. With his signature no-filter perspective, he brings the conversation back to consistent training, realistic goals, and progressively challenging yourself. The trends will keep coming. Your strength still needs building.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago32 min
Ep. 126 - The Holiday Weight Trap: Break the “I’ll Start in January” Cycle
A handful of Halloween candy, a week of Thanksgiving leftovers, and a promise to start fresh in January - sound familiar? Robert breaks down how seasonal indulgences can become everyday habits, allowing weight to creep up year after year.With his trademark blunt humor, Robert explores mindless snacking, the “last supper” mentality before a diet, and why lasting progress takes more than a short burst of New Year’s motivation. He shares practical strategies for managing your food environment, keeping protein, fiber, and hydration in focus, and enjoying holiday meals without letting them become a two-month detour. Plus, why lifting weights, setting realistic expectations, and consistently showing up matter long after the decorations come down!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago35 min
Ep. 125 - Your Workout Is Hard. But Is It Working?
Is your workout making you stronger - or just making you tired? Robert takes aim at the endless exercise lists, muscle-group splits, and pump-chasing routines that continue to dominate gym culture.Tracing bodybuilding’s influence from Joe Weider and Arnold Schwarzenegger to today’s fitness influencers, Robert explains why he prioritizes training movements over targeting individual muscles. He makes the case for building strength through squats, deadlifts, presses, and chin-ups—and measuring progress over months instead of judging a workout by how exhausted you feel afterward.Plus, Robert shares how his own lifting journey shaped his coaching, why a great physique doesn’t automatically make someone a great trainer, and what commercial gyms often miss when they sell access without instruction. It’s a passionate call for better coaching, stronger communities, and a return to gyms where people learn, lift, and grow together.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago33 min
Ep. 124 - Stop Chasing Skinny. Start Building Strong.
Is losing more weight really the answer - or are you missing the muscle that would change how you look and feel? Robert delivers a candid breakdown of weight loss, body composition, and why a smaller number on the scale doesn’t always mean better results.From people with significant weight to lose to those stuck feeling “skinny fat,” Robert explains how different starting points call for different approaches. He tackles liquid calories, crash dieting, the limitations of chasing a workout burn, and why lifting matters when you’re trying to preserve muscle while losing fat. Plus, he explores how our food environment influences eating habits and why comparing yourself to fitness influencers can derail your progress.Whether your next step is losing fat, building muscle, or finally getting serious about strength, this episode challenges you to look beyond the scale—and train for the body you actually want.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 4 weeks ago33 min
Ep. 123 - Hollywood Muscles, Real-Life Myths: Stop Chasing the Action-Hero Body
Were we sold a superhero physique with only half the story? Robert takes on Hollywood transformations, steroid secrecy, and the muscle-magazine promises that convinced generations they could look like their action heroes with the right workout, diet, and supplement.Drawing on his lifelong admiration for Sylvester Stallone and his own experience under the bar, Robert examines how performance-enhancing drugs complicate claims about what makes a training program effective—and why looking camera-ready and training for long-term health are different pursuits. He also shares his perspective on natural muscle growth, the pressure of performance deadlines, and why “lifting heavy” means challenging yourself at your level.A blunt, entertaining reality check about unrealistic expectations, honest coaching, and building strength you can use long after the credits roll.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 6, 202641 min
Ep. 122 - You Can’t Starve Your Way to Strong
Chasing a toned physique? The answer might be adding weight to the bar instead of taking more food off your plate. This week on Strong and Sleek, Robert explains why repeated dieting can leave you lighter but still disappointed—and why building muscle deserves a bigger role in your plan.Robert breaks down the difference between working up a sweat and training for measurable progress, explores how protein and carbohydrates support recovery and performance, and discusses hydration when the Arizona heat won’t quit. He also shares why building a reserve of strength today can help preserve your independence as you age.If you’ve tried cutting calories, piling on cardio, and chasing the same results over and over, this episode offers a new target: get stronger, fuel the work, and build something that lasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 29, 202640 min
Ep. 121 - When Lifting Hurts: Is It Your Form, Your Program, or Your Fuel?
Aches happen. Injuries happen. But getting hurt doesn’t always mean you did something wrong.In this episode of Strong & Sleek, Robert breaks down the factors that can affect injury risk in and out of the gym. He explains what good lifting technique means to him, why a standard squat stance won’t suit everyone, and how too much volume—or an unplanned max effort—can work against your training. He also looks at recovery, from eating enough to choosing exercises that fit your body.Whether you’re dealing with a recurring ache or trying to train more thoughtfully, Robert makes the case for paying attention to the individual behind the workout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 22, 202635 min
Ep. 120 - You Can’t Out-Train a Lousy Lifestyle
A great training program can only take you so far. If you’re barely sleeping, under-eating, mismanaging stress, or drinking too much, those choices will eventually follow you into the weight room—hurting your performance, slowing your progress, and increasing your risk of injury.In this episode of Strong & Sleek, Robert explains why some of the most important work happens outside the gym. He explores how sleep affects strength, hunger, recovery, and joint health; why proper protein, carbohydrates, and calories matter; and how lifestyle factors can make a normally manageable workout suddenly feel impossible.Robert also challenges you to take an honest inventory of your habits, separate what you can control from what you can’t, and stop automatically blaming your training program when progress stalls. Because lifting is only one part of the equation—and you can’t out-train a lifestyle that keeps working against you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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