461 Episodes

  1. Ep 79: How to SOLVE the Fat Loss Puzzle (Hormones, Gut Health, & Stress) with Allie Cass

    Published: 6/16/2023

  2. Ep 78: Stress-Free Macro Tracking, Nerding Out on Metabolism, and Fitness Science with Greg Nuckols

    Published: 6/13/2023

  3. Ep 77: After Bariatric Surgery, He Found Optimal Health and Strength Over 60

    Published: 6/9/2023

  4. Ep 76: Diet Breaks, Energy Flux, Plant-Based Protein, and Dieting Psychology with Eric Trexler

    Published: 6/6/2023

  5. Ep 75: How to FINALLY End the Extreme Yo-Yo Diet Cycle with Lisa Franz

    Published: 6/2/2023

  6. Ep 74: Bigger Gains, Tracking Your Food (or Not), and Fitness Principles with Carl Berryman

    Published: 5/30/2023

  7. Ep 73: Breaking Free of the Clean Plate Club for Sustainable Weight Loss with Lisa Salisbury

    Published: 5/26/2023

  8. Ep 72: Balancing Strength, Physique, Recovery plus Animal vs. Plant Protein with Eric Helms

    Published: 5/23/2023

  9. Ep 71: How to Achieve Peak Performance and Wellness with Dustin Lambert

    Published: 5/19/2023

  10. Ep 70: Tailor Your Physique for Aesthetics, Fat Loss, Performance, and Health with Cody McBroom

    Published: 5/16/2023

  11. Ep 69: What to do FIRST – Lose Fat, Build Muscle, or Body Recomposition?

    Published: 5/12/2023

  12. Ep 68: How to Identify Your POWER Story to Unlock Greatness with Adrian Moreno

    Published: 5/9/2023

  13. Bonus Episode: The Worst That Can Happen is You Learn More Than You Thought Possible

    Published: 5/8/2023

  14. Ep 67: Body Positivity, Food Addiction, and Stop LYING to Yourself with David Greenwalt

    Published: 5/5/2023

  15. Ep 66: Sustaining Fat Loss Results and Maximizing Recovery for The Long Game with Jeff Hoehn

    Published: 5/2/2023

  16. Ep 65: How to Use Kettlebells for Compound Lifts to Build Strength with Wil Del Pizzo

    Published: 4/28/2023

  17. Ep 64: Testosterone, Hormone Therapy, and Peptides for Health and Longevity with Dr. Rand McClain

    Published: 4/25/2023

  18. Ep 63: Q&A – Dietary Guidelines, Carbs, Lipedema, Life Stress, Fasting for Longevity, Killer Plants, and Metabolic “Damage”

    Published: 4/21/2023

  19. Ep 62: How to Bust Through Plateaus by Personalizing Your Fitness with Amanda Cooper

    Published: 4/18/2023

  20. Ep 61: How to Periodize Your Training for Peak Performance with Steven Benedict

    Published: 4/14/2023

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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 mindsetIf 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!