Work in Progress

Work in Progress

This is Work in Progress — a show about building a body, mind, and life that stand the test of time. Hosted by Michael Catherwood, a lifelong athlete and black belt who’s spent decades in pursuit of strength, discipline, and peace. Here, we go beyond reps and routines to talk about what really keeps us in the game — the habits, the mindset, and the meaning behind the work.

Episodes

November 16, 2025 12 mins

Often, people who are very incapable and uninformed are the most apt to tell you how to do things. This is very common in the health and fitness space. In this episode, I address some of the more common nonsensical information that will come your way.

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Don't do a "special" new-fangled diet. Don't train like a pro! Don't be a victim of marketing ploys because they've never been more prevalent. Listen or watch, and let me explain where I am coming from.

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November 11, 2025 18 mins

There are so many nonsensical myths in the world of female training and nutrition. The worst part is that they're largely believed to be true. Most women are obsessed with cardio because they don't want to get bigger. Most women won't touch real weight because they don't want to be bulky. Most women eat carrot sticks and veggie burgers because they think that's healthy food. Ladies, it's time to do what works!

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November 9, 2025 13 mins

This is "Work in Progress" number one, and it's all about progress, people. Don't get led astray by sales pitches and hype. You've got to get a little bit better, and that takes a steely-eyed focus.

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July 1, 2025 18 mins

Having abs is fantastic, and having a legendary booty is excellent, but these things are not why diet and training are essential. I figured out who I could be as a man and noticed what I was genuinely capable of, thanks to the changes I made in my diet and training. It isn't a cure-all, but it's a very potent guide to becoming who you're meant to be.

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There are fundamental issues that we would all benefit from paying attention to. Myriad other things might work or be useful, but they won't create as much progress as just sticking to the original fundamentals I mentioned. The big problem is that most of these fundamental and undeniable issues are boring as all get out. Listen to or watch this podcast and let me see if I can help.

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It's easy to admire people who excel at something and then adopt their practices to achieve the same excellence. The problem is that, with fitness, exceptional people are not like us. They are gifted genetically, usually do it for a paycheck, and, of course, there is a pharmaceutical factor. So, in this episode, I discuss filtering out the stuff you can and can't adopt regarding diet and training.

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Sometimes your motives for doing something positive are misguided. On today's episode I discuss how to make your motives align with your actual goal, and how this becomes crutial in obtaining long term, sustainable success.

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April 28, 2025 15 mins

One of the biggest debates in the fitness industry concerns intensity vs. volume. People get so tribal about this issue that it often causes more harm than benefit. In today's episode, I present two well-conducted studies and my opinions to guide your training.

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April 17, 2025 18 mins

Without changing any dosages, supplements, training, or diet, I pushed my testosterone up over 500 points and nearly tripled my free testosterone. This is not a sales pitch or a joke, and in this episode, you can find out the surprising ways in which I achieved this because I was hoping you could do it too.

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April 17, 2025 81 mins

Do me a favor and like/subscribe so that I can be happy. Seriously, I need help with the machines, so if you can help me out, I would appreciate it.

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Weight training and diet are king and queen when it comes to looking fantastic. Who is the prince, and who is the neglected duke that everyone banishes to some tiny island? Cardio, good or bad, and when is it each? I break down the energy systems, fueling them to achieve your goals and how not to get in their way.

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On today's episode, I address some very common traps and also some very trendy habits when it comes to fat loss. I talk about tracking, carnivore diet, fat adaption and some other fun stuff.

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I get into debates over deadlifts and back squats and their value vs their danger. I despise this argument and as with most issues in health and fitness, I don't think there needs to be a discussion. The answer to nearly all exercise science and nutrition questions is, "It depends." In this episode, I will give you all the most relevant arguments on both sides and try to wrap them up nicely. Please enjoy

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So "Project Single Digit" has begun. This is where I am trying to get below 10% bodyfat and I detail everything I'm doing to achieve this. I review my diet, training, and habits to get freaky lean.

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March 4, 2025 12 mins

I saw a video where Kobe Bryant discussed the need to push through the boredom of practicing to be excellent. It got me thinking about how I've made the mistake of adding, subtracting or altering things when they seemed too "simple." Don't let Insta fitness and TikTok stuff confuse you into believing you need to do something special or unique. Often, it is just fundamentals and having the guts to stick to them.

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February 22, 2025 8 mins

I break down how to properly use fat. It's an overly simplified explanation, but what else could you be looking for at this point?

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It is a rather lovely episode of question and answer. I field questions on alcohol and fat loss, how to properly build a chest, leaving Loveline, and some other odds and ends.

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February 12, 2025 18 mins

I am reading Hero with A Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. I got moved to discuss the parallels of the hero's journey with changing your body with diet and exercise. Campbell himself said, “All Mythology is a process of Transformation.” I dive into where I've failed in this transformation journey so that hopefully, you don't have to. Plus, I get very heated about female celebrities and the Olympics.

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February 4, 2025 5 mins

Some people are born rich. Many are not. It doesn't change how one accumulates wealth; the same can be said about acquiring a great body. The more money you have, the easier it becomes to invest and make more, and the leaner and more muscular you get, the easier it becomes to maintain and improve. Most importantly, get-rich-quick schemes don't ever work, and neither do get shredded-quick schemes.

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