Episode 236: The New Rules of Lifting for Life

Alwyn Cosgrove and Lou Schuler come on the show to discuss why metabolic training is superior to interval training, self limiting exercises, changes to Alwyn’s fat loss programs, Lou’s inspiration for the book and more! Click Here to buy the book via Amazon Download Via iTunes  MP3 Download/ RSS/ZUNE  Read More

Episode 183: The Back to the Future Reference

The cast talks about lifting’s effect on bio mechanics, an EPIC discussion about tightening your nutrition, shoulder injuries, and much more! Get this Week’s Episode: Download Via iTunes MP3 Download/RSS/ZUNE FitCast News Perform Better Recap Going to PB Chicago KevinLarrabee.com Blog Updates Guest Requests Needed Mailbag Hey Fitcast Just thought I’d share a good book to help people understand studies and publications in an easy to understand... Read More

The Tools of Accountability

We received an e-mail a few weeks back asking about ways to track progress and to enforce accountability. This goes along with the upcoming FitCast Accountability Blog/Contest, if you haven’t already give it a look and check it out. Use FitDay: One of the first tools I have found to be very effective is FitDay.com. FitDay is a free service that you can use from any internet browser. Why do I like it so much? It allows me to enter in as many custom foods as I like instead... Read More

The FitCast Accountability Blog/Contest

We have been talking about it for a while and you guys have been asking for it…Here it is… When Leigh Peele and I put together Destination Abs there were three main components. 1. Leigh Peele’s Amazing nutrition books The Fat Loss Troubleshoot and (later on) Body By Eats. 2. The training program that I wrote up in accordance with the nutritional guidelines that Leigh Provided. 3. ACCOUNTABILITY Yeah, that’s right, I just made that huge to prove a point,... Read More

9 Things I Learned in 2009: Part 2

This is part 2 of the things I learned in 2009. It is going to be just 9 things (even though I learned countless things). If you haven’t already, read part 1 then hurry back! #6 If you are in a Position to Help Others, Do so. This is an actual conversation that I had with someone a few months ago: Dude: What is up with all of that stuff you have that says, “Lift Strong,” on it? Me: Oh, yeah, it is for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. A friend of mind put together... Read More

Episode 151: Alwyn Cosgrove Exiled? And Chris Frankel on TRX

Get this Week’s Episode: MP3 Download/iTunes/RSS/Odeo Hosts: Kevin Larrabee (Twitter), Cassandra Forsythe, and Leigh Peele Guests: Alwyn Cosgrove and Chris Frankel of FitnessAnywhere.com Sponsored by: BlackStarLabs.com (Home of the BEST tasting protein powder, period. Make sure to mention The FitCast!) NEWS Episode 150 Feedback TRX Interview with Chris Frankel after Alwyn Send me an e-mail about the t-shirts Dan John Kettlebell DVD Shout out to my client Kara who is... Read More

Newsletter: Episode 150, Destination Abs, and Alwyn Cosgrove is our Next Geust

Hope your week is going well. If you haven’t checked it out already, Episode 150 (all three and a half hours of it) is up. Check it out here. It is a “best of” episode with a new 40 minute interview with Lou Schuler. Again, thank you so much for all of your support these last 150 episodes and 3+ years. I can not believe we have come some far. I will be updating Destination Abs this week with a game plan, pictures, ect. Keep a look out for it. Alwyn Cosgrove is... Read More