Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters
For skeptics of the fitness industry who want to work smarter and more efficiently to build muscle and lose fat. Wits & Weights cuts through the noise and deconstructs health and fitness with an engineering mindset to help you develop a strong, lean physique without wasting time. Nutrition coach Philip Pape explores EFFICIENT strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to optimize your body composition. Simple, science-based, and sustainable info from an engineer turned lifter (that's why they call him the Physique Engineer). From restrictive fad diets to ineffective workouts and hyped-up supplements, there's no shortage of confusing information out there. Getting in the best shape of your life doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. By using your WITS (mindset and systems!) and lifting WEIGHTS (efficiently!), you can build muscle, lose stubborn fat, and achieve and maintain your dream physique. We bring you smart and efficient strategies for movement, metabolism, muscle, and mindset. You'll learn: - Why fat loss is more important than weight loss for health and physique - Why all the macros (protein, fats, and yes even carbs) are critical to body composition - Why you don't need to spend more than 3 hours in the gym each week to get incredible results - Why muscle (not weight loss) is the key to medicine, obesity, and longevity - Why age and hormones (even in menopause) don't matter with the right lifestyle - How the "hidden" psychology of your mind can unlock more personal (and physical) growth than you ever thought possible, and how to tap into that mindset If you're ready to separate fact from fiction, learn what actually works, and put in the intelligent work, hit that "follow" button and let's engineer your best physique ever!
Episodes
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Stop guessing what's holding back your metabolism, fat loss, or muscle gains.
Learn how to use performance bloodwork analysis to identify your body's biggest constraint and fix it using the engineering principle of Constraint Theory.
Main Takeaways:
- Your bod...
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Tracking every calorie, hitting your workouts consistently, staying in that deficit... but the scale isn't budging? Your energy is tanking and you're obsessing about food despite all your effort?
This ONE thing is the often-overlooked catalyst that determines whether you can lose fat efficiently with good energy...
If you could design the perfect fitness app, what would it do? Let me know at witsandweights.com/question
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What if a fitness app could actually think like a human coach?
Not just track your activities, but understand them, analyze them, and make intelligent adjustments in real-time?
That's exactly what I'm designing: an AI-driven fitness coach in your pocket built on the Wits & Weights philosophy of personalized, sustai...
Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? Join the new Physique University for just $27/month and get a FREE custom nutrition plan using this special link.
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Can you really lose 340 pounds without surgery? What if the secret isn’t dieting harder, but thinking differently?
I am joined by Jamie Selzler, who completely transformed his body and life using three tools: GLP-1 medication, walking, and lifting weights, and four...
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Sleep isn't just about feeling rested. It's a foundation that amplifies everything else you're doing for your physique goals, from optimizing fat loss and recovery...
Join the Adaptive Cardio Workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, September 16) at 12 PM Eastern for only $27 (replay included). Get Philip's complete system for losing fat while personalizing your "minimum effective" cardio, plus the replay, 8 workout programs, and a custom 6-month nutrition plan. Register at live.witsandweights.com
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If you've been doing hours of cardio every week expecting fat loss results, but you're...
Register for the Adaptive Cardio Workshop this Tuesday, September 16th at 12pm Eastern (replay included) at live.witsandweights.com
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Confused about cardio?
Tired of wasting hours on exercise that does nothing for fat loss?
This episode introduces a brand new concept called adaptive cardio, where you use the minimum effective dose to maximize fat loss, muscle, and longevity.
Ready to stop wasting time? Join the Adaptive Cardio Worksho...
Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? Join the new Physique University for just $27/month and get a FREE custom nutrition plan using this special link.
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Lost weight only to gain it back? Tired of quick-fix diets that leave you weaker, not stronger? What if real success has nothing to do with the scale?
Dr. Mikki Williden, a registered nutritionist, researcher, and host of the Mikkipedia Podcast, joins me,...
Join Wits & Weights Physique University for unlimited access to evidence-based training templates, our "Lifting Lessons" course, and a free custom nutrition plan when you use this special link: https://bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan
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Are you sore after workouts... and does this even matter?
Learn why DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is actually a terrible indicator of workout effectiveness, what it really tells you about yo...
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Food logging doesn't have to be tedious or time-consuming when you use the right tools and strategies.
I'm revealing 7 of my favorite hacks to transform tracking from a daily struggle into a seamless 3-minute habit (cutting your time by 80%) while making your nutrition data more useful for reaching your g...
🔥 Try our new (free) 2-minute Metabolic Quiz to find out what's stalling your metabolism... and get a personalized roadmap to sustainable fat loss
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What comes to mind when you hear the word "physique"?
Six-pack abs? Bulging muscles? The perfect Instagram body? That's only scratching the surface of what your physique truly represents.
Your physique isn't just how you look. It's the embodiment of your str...
Register for the Live Q&A with Zora on September 23, only in Physique U. Use this special link to join and get a free 6-month transformation plan: https://bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan
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Could menopause be closer than you think? What if it’s already starting in your 30s without you knowing?
I bring on gerontologist and biohacker Zora Benhamou, host of Hack My Age, to reveal the hidden hormonal shifts most women miss. Zora shares why prog...
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Ed Cohn, nicknamed the "Mozart of Strength," set 71 world records in powerlifting and became the lightest man to total over 2,400 pounds through his mastery of progressive overload and passion-driven consistency.
His approach contrasts sharply with today's overcomplicated fitness culture, proving that ...
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Why do some people thrive on far fewer calories than others (who might be miserable eating at that level)?
When we talk about whether 800 calories a day is "unsafe," we're asking the wrong question. After all, your size, training, activity level, and energy needs are ...
Want to learn more about starting, managing, or transitioning off GLP-1 medications? Join Physique U to attend this Tuesday's live Q&A with GLP-1 expert Justin Silver (and get the replay plus a free custom nutrition plan): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan
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Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro stealing your hard-earned muscle?
The short answer is no, but the reality is more nuanced than many realize.
Learn ...
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Can your smartphone really rival a $100,000 DEXA scan? What if the same device you use to scroll Instagram could also reveal your body fat percentage, fat distribution, and even your HRV?
I sit down with Jason Moore, founder and CEO of Spren, a company turning your phone...
Get your FFMI calculated automatically with the Physique & Biofeedback Tracker in Physique University to track your actual muscle development over time and understand exactly what phase of training you should focus on next. This special link also gets you a FREE custom nutrition plan:
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Is your strength training actually building muscle?
Scale weight fluctuates, body fat measurements are inconsistent, an...
Build muscle and lose fat (no dieting or bulking) with the 90-Day Body Recomp Workshop replay + bonuses (90-day week-by-week plan, custom nutrition plan, and training programs for 3, 4, and 5 days per week):
live.witsandweights.com
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You've been told that belly fat gain during midlife is inevitable... just part of aging and declining hormones that you have to accept.
Recent research from the landmark SWAN study that followed...
This week in my Instagram feed, I shared 2 critical principles that determine if your nutrition plan will actually work for fat loss and muscle building in real life, such as:
- When life is at its messiest, not just when everything is perfect
- Dealing with social events, travel, and celebrations (birthday cake!)
- Eating more but not eating more calories
- Making fat loss easier and more sustainable
Follow me on Instagram @witsandwei...
Join Physique University (free for 2 weeks) to engineer your best physique using our science-based fat loss and muscle-building blueprint
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Why can two people follow the same diet and training plan but get completely different results? Could your DNA explain why fat loss feels harder, or why recovery takes longer? And is genetic testing the breakthrough it claims to be or just another fitness gimmick?
With me is Joe Cohen, founder and...
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