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April 22, 2025 51 mins

In this episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, Craig and I react to a viral Instagram reel where a guy quickly rattled off a list of things you supposedly don’t need in your fitness journey.

It was the classic quick-hit, no-context, bait-style content… so naturally, we had thoughts.

We broke it down one by one—what we actually agree with and what we think is complete BS. Some of the points were solid, others were just flat-out misleading. Either way, it sparked a fun and informative conversation around what truly matters in your health and fitness journey.

Whether you’re new to the gym or deep into your fitness lifestyle, this episode will give you some clarity (and maybe a few laughs) on what’s worth your time—and what’s not.

 

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Entrepreneur’s Recovery and Relapse Story

03:40 "Substance Use and Consequences"

07:37 Evolving Views on Thanksgiving

12:54 "Investment Mindset Over Cost View"

15:33 Free Habit-Based Challenge Launching

17:23 "Cool Exchange with Andy"

22:44 "Identifying a Good Sore"

23:52 Workout Intensity and Recovery Insights

27:18 Mystery Fitness Program Details

30:01 Glute Priming: Effective or Overhyped?

34:07 Understanding Weight Fluctuations

38:22 Gut Health: Beyond Diet Alone

39:22 Rage Bait Marketing Critique

42:49 "Challenges of Short-Form Content"

48:00 Exploring Content Beyond Short Form

49:28 "Opened Can of Worms, Bro"

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