Is the gym boring? Mark Bell thinks so. In this episode of Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang reveal why your boring workouts might be stalling your progress. Discover how to build habits you enjoy and why finding fun in your training is the true secret to getting stronger.Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK Done! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com/PowerProject to receive 10% off our Panel, Check Up Panel or any custom panel, and use code POWERPROJECT for 10% off any lab!Best 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!!➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements!➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel!Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast➢ https://www.PowerProject.live➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerprojectFOLLOW Mark Bell➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybellFollow Nsima Inyang➢ Ropes and equipment : https://thestrongerhuman.store➢ Community & Courses: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman➢ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/NsimaInyang➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/?hl=enFollow Andrew Zaragoza➢ Podcast Courses and Free Guides: https://pursuepodcasting.com/iamandrewz➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewz/➢ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamandrewzChapters:0:00 - The Real Secret to Staying Disciplined 0:30 - How Mark Bell Would Change The Modern Gym 1:00 - Why A Fitness Legend Finds The Gym BORING 2:02 - The Harsh Truth About Building Strength 3:18 - Is It Possible To Be "Jaded" By The Gym? 4:30 - The Sales Trick Gyms Use To Keep You Paying 5:58 - The #1 Motivator To Never Miss a Workout 8:16 - Why "Perfect" Training Protocols Lead to Burnout 9:44 - How To Stay Consistent When You Train Alone 11:56 - The Problem with Traditional Strength Training 13:02 - A Natural Bodybuilder's 39-Year Transformation 15:04 - How Mark Bell Would Make Fitness Fun For Everyone 17:06 - Why "Specificity" Can Be Bad For Long-Term Progress 18:04 - The Key to Making Workouts Feel Effortless 19:08 - What Percentage of People ACTUALLY Go To The Gym? 20:27 - Exploring New Implements for Building Strength 22:24 - Are Machines a Waste of Time for Building Muscle? 23:14 - How to Make Boring Exercises Fun Again 24:40 - How Often Should You ACTUALLY Deadlift Heavy? 26:20 - The "First Rep" Secret to a Bigger Deadlift 27:11 - The Best Accessory Lifts For a Massive Deadlift 29:19 - What Are The Real World Strength Standards? 30:25 - Can a 700lb Deadlift Make You WEAK? 32:09 - How To Build a Fun & Effective Home Gym 32:54 - How Mark Bell Stays Lean While Eating Delicious Food 50:17 - Why Dana White Was Right About Modern Doctors 51:38 - What "Ideal" Testosterone Levels REALLY Are 1:06:19 - The Truth About Methylene Blue Supplements
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Optimize Your Strength Training: Preventing Health Issues Before They Start
Did you know there's a 2,000-year-old war against muscle that might be destroying your health? It’s time to learn how strength training is the real key to preventing dementia, diabetes, and reversing the effects of aging.On this episode of Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang talk with author Michael Gross about the forgotten history of strength. They reveal why much of modern medicine has been wrong about muscle and how the right kind of lifting can fix today's biggest health problems.Discover why the advice you’ve heard about aging is wrong, how to protect yourself from muscle loss if you are on weight loss drugs, and how to build a stronger body for a long and healthy life. This conversation will change how you think about fitness forever.Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK Done! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com/PowerProject to receive 10% off our Panel, Check Up Panel or any custom panel, and use code POWERPROJECT for 10% off any lab!Best 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!!➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements!➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel!Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast➢ https://www.PowerProject.live➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerprojectFOLLOW Mark Bell➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybellFollow Nsima Inyang➢ Ropes and equipment : https://thestrongerhuman.store➢ Community & Courses: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman➢ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/NsimaInyang➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/?hl=enFollow Andrew Zaragoza➢ Podcast Courses and Free Guides: https://pursuepodcasting.com/iamandrewz➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewz/➢ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamandrewzChapters:0:00 - The Ancient War on Muscle 3:55 - Lifting Reverses Aging & Depression 6:54 - Why We Still Demonize Muscle 9:54 - Today's Biggest Health Problems 13:31 - The Truth About Ozempic & Muscle Loss 17:32 - How To Get Kids to Start Lifting 24:23 - What is The "Watermelon Effect"? 30:35 - How Modern Life Destroys Your Body 33:32 - The 2-Move Desk Job Workout 37:37 - The Problem with Chasing Aesthetics 47:18 - You're Not Over-Fat, You're Under-Muscled 49:31 - Adopting The Athlete Identity 53:23 - Ancient Greek Secrets of Strength 58:20 - Why So Many Athletes Let Themselves Go 1:03:00 - How a Teenager Changed Modern Medicine 1:14:53 - The Medical Discovery Lost for 100 Years 1:21:12 - The Exercise That Fights Alzheimer's 1:26:00 - Why People Fail to Stick with Exercise 1:29:02 - How to Make Fitness Feel Like Play 1:35:42 - The Correct Way to Train for Longevity
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Boost Your Athleticism: Maximizing Strength Training for Every Athlete!
Are you losing power and athleticism as you get older? Learn how to build explosive strength and improve longevity with simple training secrets from legendary coach Josh Bryant.On this episode of Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang talk with Josh Bryant about his best methods for improving athleticism at any age. Discover how to use hypertrophy for a longer life, why rucking builds total-body strength, and the safest way to start sprinting. They also discuss how to train like a tactical athlete and the truth about coaching the world's strongest people.This episode gives you the tools to get stronger, move better, and feel younger. If you want to boost your athletic ability and build a more durable body, this conversation is for you.Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK Done! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com/PowerProject to receive 10% off our Panel, Check Up Panel or any custom panel, and use code POWERPROJECT for 10% off any lab!Best 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!!➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements!➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel!Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast➢ https://www.PowerProject.live➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerprojectFOLLOW Mark Bell➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybellFollow Nsima Inyang➢ Ropes and equipment : https://thestrongerhuman.store➢ Community & Courses: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman➢ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/NsimaInyang➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/?hl=enFollow Andrew Zaragoza➢ Podcast Courses and Free Guides: https://pursuepodcasting.com/iamandrewz➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewz/➢ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamandrewzChapters:0:00 - Hypertrophy for Strength & Longevity 2:01 - The Genius of Tom Haviland 6:02 - Building Athleticism After 40 7:45 - How to Start Sprinting Safely 11:08 - The #1 Athletic Trait That Declines With Age 13:17 - How to Fall-Proof Your Body for Life 19:15 - Block Periodization for Long-Term Gains 23:26 - How to Coach a World Record Holder 28:04 - The "Hardgainer" Myth Debunked 38:03 - The Legacy of Fred Hatfield (Dr. Squat) 42:06 - Compensatory Acceleration Training (CAT) 52:51 - Rucking: A Beginner's Guide 1:03:55 - Will Rucking Get You Jacked? 1:13:34 - Why the Off-Season Is Most Important 1:22:54 - How Strong Is "Strong Enough" for Life? 1:30:10 - Training for Tactical Athletes 1:36:21 - The "Jailhouse Strong" Philosophy
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Transform Your Workouts: Boost Motivation, Burn Fat, Build Muscle
Tired of starting your fitness journey over and over? Discover the secret to lasting workout motivation and how to finally build the muscle and burn the fat you want.In this episode of Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and guest Justin Wolf reveal simple, practical strategies to maintain consistency. Learn how to make training easier, find joy in your workouts, and develop new skills without the need for intense motivation. They discuss the importance of having equipment at home, the power of community, and how to become your own best coach. This is the key to breaking the endless cycle of starting and stopping, allowing you to finally reach your fitness goals and keep making progress for life.Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK Done! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com/PowerProject to receive 10% off our Panel, Check Up Panel or any custom panel, and use code POWERPROJECT for 10% off any lab!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements!➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel!Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerprojectFOLLOW Mark Bell➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybellFollow Nsima Inyang➢ Ropes and equipment : https://thestrongerhuman.store➢ Community & Courses: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman➢ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/NsimaInyang➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/?hl=enFollow Andrew Zaragoza➢ Podcast Courses and Free Guides: https://pursuepodcasting.com/iamandrewz➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewz/➢ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamandrewzChapters:0:00 Overcoming the Endless Loop of Starting & Stopping 0:52 How to Need Less Motivation 2:44 The Secret to Long-Term Fitness Success 4:04 Make Getting Started Easier 6:08 The #1 Trick to Remove Friction From Your Workouts 8:34 Why You Need Workout Equipment at Home 9:04 The Best Exercise Is The One You'll Actually Do 10:00 Find Fun in Your Fitness 11:22 Schedule Your Training Like a Doctor's Appointment 13:07 The Hidden Motivation Killer: Poor Sleep 15:15 The Problem With Having Only One Goal 17:03 Why Mark Bell Is Always Trying New Things 18:56 The Surprising Joy of Sucking at Something New 20:44 You Don't Have to Master Everything 21:37 The Secret to Staying Lean (While Loving Your Food) 23:37 The Truth About "Novelty" in Your Training 25:58 The Illusion of Mastery 29:12 How to Make Yourself Feel Good on a Bad Day 31:02 An Unconventional Way to Get Faster at Running 34:04 Do You Actually Need a Program? 37:35 How to Be Your Own Coach 40:04 How Dieting Kills Your Sex Drive 41:55 The Power of a Good Training Partner 43:35 When Your Doctor Only Wants to Prescribe Pills 46:13 How to Involve Your Family in Your Fitness 48:17 Having Fun Is the Most Important Part of Training 49:41 The Disadvantage of Being Tall in Strongman 51:35 Your Gym Might Be Holding You Back 53:59 This Is Killing Your Workouts (And You Don't Even Know It) 57:22 The Daily Practice for a Guaranteed Win 59:04 How to Deal With Disappointment in Your Training 1:01:48 The Fastest Way to See Progress 1:03:59 Finding exercises That Give You Immediate Positive Feedback 1:05:48 Why You Should Be Your Own Coach 1:08:37 The Truth About How Long It Takes to Build Muscle 1:09:22 Final Thoughts on Staying Motivated
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Optimal Protocols To Build Muscle & Increase Strength After 40
Is it possible to build muscle and increase strength after 40? Do you have to give up heavy lifts like squats and deadlifts as you get older?In this episode of Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang discuss the best ways to train for longevity and health. They talk about how to keep training hard without hurting your body by using smart training methods and listening to your body. They also share their thoughts on how to stay strong and feel good for years to come.Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK Done! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com/PowerProject to receive 10% off our Panel, Check Up Panel or any custom panel, and use code POWERPROJECT for 10% off any lab!Best 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!!➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements!➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel!Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast➢ https://www.PowerProject.live➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerprojectFOLLOW Mark Bell➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybellFollow Nsima Inyang➢ Ropes and equipment : https://thestrongerhuman.store➢ Community & Courses: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman➢ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/NsimaInyang➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/?hl=enFollow Andrew Zaragoza➢ Podcast Courses and Free Guides: https://pursuepodcasting.com/iamandrewz➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewz/➢ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamandrewzChapters:0:00 - #1 Exercise for Men 40+ 0:41 - Stop Lifting Heavy After 40? 1:51 - How Powerlifting Wrecked Mark Bell 2:55 - Dangers of PEDs As You Age 3:34 - Why John Cena Can Barely Walk 4:45 - John Cena’s Legendary Career 8:39 - A Pro Wrestler's REAL Schedule 10:07 - Don’t Let Age Define You 12:42 - You're Doing This Wrong 14:11 - The Most DANGEROUS Deadlift 17:23 - REAL Reason For Cena’s Back Pain 19:00 - Are Heavy Lifts Bad After 40? 22:28 - Squatting Without Pain 25:25 - Exercises to Stop Doing 28:58 - How to Get Lean & Eat What You Love 31:36 - The Invention of the Burpee 32:33 - You Can't Get Your Youth Back 35:15 - #1 Mistake Athletes Make 38:28 - Best Equipment for Better Results 40:09 - Stronger at 50 Than 30? 42:42 - Your Best Lifting Days Are Ahead 43:08 - Deadlifts vs. Grandkids 45:54 - Finding a Doctor Who Helps 48:27 - Is Stu McGill Wrong on Deadlifts? 51:51 - Secret to Avoiding Injury 55:10 - Training for the Future 57:53 - How Mark Bell Avoided Burnout 1:02:30 - Listen to Your Body to Avoid Injury 1:04:30 - The Hottest New Supplement 1:07:47 - The Lifter's Fountain of Youth 1:11:42 - The Secret to Effortless Strength 1:14:12 - Must-Do Exercises As You Age 1:19:16 - The Best Way to Train for Life
Hosted by Mark Bell, inventor of the Sling Shot; American record holding professional powerlifter. Joined by Professional Bodybuilder & Grappler Nsima Inyang and producer Andrew Zaragoza, the crew covers topics ranging from Health and Fitness, Nutrition, Masculinity, Dating, Powerlifting, life coaching and motivation. Join Mark on his journey to "Make the World a Better Place to Lift".