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.

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December 16, 2025 6 mins

When it comes to lifting weights, you have to take form into consideration. Great form prevents injury and creates an environment of progress and success. With some exercises, the idea of great form can and should be kinda sloppy.

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There is some method to the madness of changing the way your body looks. Mechanical tension is the only discernible factor in developing and maintaining muscle. There is a few key things to tend to before you just blindly try to create mechanical tension, and in todays episode, I break it all down.

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December 9, 2025 6 mins

It is essential to convey the message of patience to you. It really is that important. If you try to do anything related to fitness too fast, you will not only fail but also solidify your place in a harmful cycle. All the good stuff comes at a cost, and if you want things quickly, the price will outweigh the dividend.

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December 7, 2025 16 mins

I dive right into all my problems with modern life and specifically modern media. This is absolutely the type of bitching and moaning youd hear from your drunk uncle, but I'm confident in my take.

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December 4, 2025 14 mins

There is demagoguery when it comes to selecting exercises. Some are more "Bad Ass" than others and some are more "Wussy" than others, but the truth is, it varies from person to person. I am happy to provide some clarity to this very unnecessarily controversial topic.

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December 2, 2025 12 mins

I got asked on a recent Q and A, if I thought diet or training was the priority. I, without thinking too hard, answered diet. On todays episode I breakdown why I've come to this conclusion.

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I take questions from the beautiful listeners and it goes pretty darn well. We talk peptides, menopause, heavy weights, training vs diet, exercise and diet on vacation, Loveline, the Kevin and Bean Show and a bunch of other fun stuff.

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November 29, 2025 13 mins

Look here Buster!! I am so irritated by snake oil salesmen selling you crap that you don't need. I'm even more mad, because social media and the internet as a whole has made it so you don't even know what it is that you don't need.

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Things get weird at the Holidays. You sleep a lot more or a lot less, you drink a lot more or a lot less. You EAT A LOT MORE, and very rarely less. You probably don't get as focused training in. So all of this leads to a time and place where you may need some extra assistance. I got you, this episode got you!!

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I am not going to be tricky and convoluted in describing this episode. This is about how to look better with your clothes off. You really need to focus on a couple of key ideas, and I'll tell you all about them.


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November 20, 2025 13 mins

There's not a whole lot that changes as we get older. It's definitely a good idea to continue taking your health seriously. As I've aged, I'm now 46, and I have made some mistakes and significant decisions to stay in the game. Could you take a listen and find out how?

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November 18, 2025 13 mins

I hope you understand that I want things to become simpler for me and for you! The problem is that outside of the substantial nucleus of info, there is a collection of things that is particularly specific and unique to you.

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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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November 13, 2025 20 mins

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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