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Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast dives deep into the science and practice of living a strong, healthy, and intentional life. Hosted by Andrew Coates, the show brings together inspiring guests to share insights, stories, and practical advice that empower listeners to build confidence, make informed choices, and stay resilient in their fitness and wellness journeys. Every episode encourages thoughtful exploration of what it means to lift free, diet hard, and live fully.

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00:54:52

#343 Adam Meakins - Physical Therapy and Rehab:...

Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates ·

2025/03/04

Adam Meakins is a physical therapist on a mission to upgrade the rehab industry by separating overhyped and sometimes outright dangerous practices from the things that work to help people return to their lives and favourite activities. In this episode, Adam:Picks apart a lot of the “silly bullshit” physical therapists practice.Explains why there isn’t as much of a relationships between form and injury risk as we’ve traditionally believed.Explains the limitations, myths, and appropriate use of

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01:03:28

#342 Brianna Battles - Postpartum Strength and...

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2025/02/27

Brianna Battles is the industry leading authority on postpartum athleticism. Brianna guests to share:-Why “athleticism doesn’t end when motherhood begins”-Why going through pregnancy doesn’t automatically qualify fitness influencers to become coaches or educators on postpartum training-Breaking rigid identities around training and allowing for an evolution of how training works across different seasons of life-The importance of maintaining bone mineral density-Thoughts on fuelling for

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00:47:09

#341 Lucas Hardie - Stretching, Flexibility, and...

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2025/02/25

00:58 Unconventional Strength and Flexibility Training02:43 Defining Unconventional Movements03:19 Progressive Overload in Mobility Training06:04 Jordan Syatt's Flexibility Journey09:13 Flexibility Training for Everyone17:14 Misconceptions About Flexibility22:46 Stretching and Injury Risk25:24 Hypermobility and Strength Training28:39 Practical Unconventional Exercises39:48 Rehabilitation and Strength Training44:30 Workshops and Resources45:52 Conclusion and Upcoming EpisodesI’ve been putting a

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00:54:05

#340 Joe DeFranco - How To Evolve Your Training As...

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2025/02/20

01:18 Joe's Training Evolution for Longevity04:41 Key Training Principles for Longevity07:33 Modified Workout Structure15:23 Training with Triple H: A Case Study28:03 Balancing Fitness Goals with Family Life29:42 The Dark Side of Staying Lean Year-Round30:54 Frustrations with the Fitness Industry37:16 The Importance of Tracking Nutrition46:54 Realistic Expectations and Media Influence49:22 Resources and Final ThoughtsI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable

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00:44:35

#339 Dean Somerset - Rock Solid Resilience

Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates ·

2025/02/18

Dean Shares:- Upcoming book 'Rock Solid Resilience.' available here: https://a.co/d/fKef8Wm- This episode covered topics such as injury management- Importance of consistency in training despite injuries- Practical strategies for reducing injury risk- Psychological aspects of training- Effectiveness of foam rolling- Insight into how different stress loads affect training outcomes00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:16 Dean Somerset's Background and Influence01:32 Training Through

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00:47:52

#338 Susan Niebergall - Muscle and Strength For...

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2025/02/13

Susan Niebergall represents something rare in the fitness industry - a fitness authority over the age of 60. Susan dives into the importance of resistance training to build strength and muscle as we get older. Susan shares:-How her own dedication to muscle and strength let to a better outcome and faster recovery from her hip replacement surgery.-The importance of strength and muscle to reduce risk of fall injuries, and reduce risk of a catastrophic outcome in case of a fall. -Why you need to lift

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00:48:57

#337 Mike Doehla - Successful Nutrition Philosophy...

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2025/02/11

Mike Doehla, the founder of wildly successful nutrition coaching company Stronger U, joins to talk about:Follow Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikedoehla?igsh=MTZnaTZpZ2JiZ2FpYg==-What’s wrong with branded/named diets-Disrupting On/Off mode thinking and getting people back on track faster-Why community support matters and how to combat sabotage-How to successfully manage planning and meal preparation-And a whole lot more everyday nutrition philosophy and tactics00:37 The Problem with Branded

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00:47:16

#336 - Dr. Mike Israetel - A.I. and the Future of...

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2025/02/06

Legendary PhD of Sport Physiology and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization Dr Mike Israetel joins the podcast to talk about how A.I. promises to enhance our everyday fitness and health lifestyle and health outcome. Dr Mike talks about: -How coaching will be affected by A.I. -How likely we’ll see an I Robot scenario (Will Smith movie). -What will humans do with their extra time if robots take care of daily household tasks? -Why we’ve seen a rise in Mike Mentzer style low volume training ideology

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00:59:04

#335 Dr. Joe Zundell - Cancer and Strength Training

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2025/02/04

In an effort to bring on great guests to go beyond the narrow realm of fitness and nutrition, Dr Joe Zundell (PhD in Cancer Biology) joins me to talk about:-How strength training reduces cancer risk -How maintaining muscle and bone helps survive cancer treatment -Why the cancer cure suppression conspiracy theory is silly logic -What lifestyle behaviours contribute the greatest risk of developing cancer -The relationship between cancer and obesity -Why there’s no one dietary ideology that helps to

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00:51:10

#334 Tom Morrison - How Strength Is Essential For...

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2025/01/30

Mobility expert Tom Morrison joins to share wisdom from years of managing his own injuries and coaching others. Tom talks about: -How Tom avoided movement restrictions or pain despite probably having broken his neck -What the everyday person with a busy life can do with limited time to improve mobility? -How strength is the foundation of mobility -The difference between active and passive range of motion -Why being “degenerative” isn’t necessarily something you should be worried about -Why medical

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01:06:21

#333 Jordan Syatt - How to Prioritize Your Fitness as...

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2025/01/28

Jordan Syatt joins me to discuss: -How his fitness routine has changed since becoming a parent -How he prioritizes and finds time for fitness -How his fitness goals have evolved over time -Why Jordan has been working on doing Jean Claude Van Damme splits -Jordan’s mobility routine -What are “Movement Snacks” -Choosing workout timing -If Jordan misses the grind of his career before his family life And much more 00:15 A Warm Welcome to Jordan Syatt 00:38 Balancing Fitness and Fatherhood 00:52

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00:52:01

#332 Dan Feldman: Nutrition Mythbusting:...

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2025/01/23

00:52 Debunking the Carbs and Diabetes Myth02:49 Understanding Insulin Resistance 06:01 The Role of Resistance Training 09:26 Obesity and Health Risks 14:25 High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Other Sugars 22:27 The Truth About Fruit and Fructose 26:46 Fruit Juice vs. Whole Fruit: Blood Sugar Impact 27:33 Personal Preferences: Fruit Juice vs. Soda 28:27 Glucose Monitors: Are They Worth It? 30:45 Understanding Inflammation: Acute vs. Chronic 34:26 Omega 3 vs. Omega 6: What You Need to Know 43:51 Dietary

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00:51:27

#331 Dr. Christle Guevarra - All Things Ozempic

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2025/01/21

Dr Christle Guevarra returns with the every day person’s guide to Ozempic and GLP-1 agonist medicationsFollow Christle: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christle?igsh=Yml3dnhreTk2d28w Christle explains: -Why resistance training matters when using Ozempic -Does Ozempic really cause bone and muscle loss, over and above what we would see from dieting and calorie restriction? -What’s going on with “Food Noise”? -Are any of the criticisms of Ozempic and similar medications valid? -Is there any merit to

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00:51:18

#330 Don Saladino - Philosophy On Grit, Discipline,...

Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates ·

2025/01/16

00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:15 Catching Up with Don Saladino 01:12 Celebrity Training Insights 01:43 Balancing Family and Career 02:35 Training Philosophy and Approach 03:33 Challenges of Training Actors 07:37 Misconceptions About Celebrity Life 15:05 Grit and Determination 28:15 The Importance of Accountability in Parenting 29:38 Balancing Fitness and Family Life 31:38 The Discipline of Consistent Training 33:18 Reflections on Brian Johnson's Lifestyle 36:25 Helping Clients Overcome

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00:43:38

#329 Jonathan Goodman - Becoming The Obvious Choice

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2025/01/14

Jonathan Goodman joins to talk about his brand new book The Obvious Choice, out now.We talk about: -Why Jonathan chose to write this book? -Why this book is a pivot into a more mainstream audience? -The 4 stages of content creation -How stories and narratives affect your decisions And more Follow Jonathan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/itscoachgoodman?igsh=MTI0ejliOGRuOWN4OA== This episode talks about business, career, and life lessons that can help anyone, more than just the fitness

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00:54:38

#328 Dr. Brandon Parker - How Safe Is Strength...

Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates ·

2025/01/09

00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:15 Guest Introduction: Dr. Brandon Parker 01:09 Movement Optimism and Strength Training Safety 02:33 Rounding Your Back: The Nuances 06:34 The Importance of Resistance Training 09:36 Exercise Form and Injury Risk 16:44 Load Management and Recovery 23:29 Stability in Training: Machines vs. Free Weights 26:19 Training Modifications and Warm-Up Techniques 27:07 Exploring Exercise Variations 28:01 Addressing Lower Back Pain 30:06 Fear of Pain and Injury in Fitness

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00:53:11

#327 Dr Allan Bacon - Supplements: The Good, The Bad,...

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2025/01/07

Dr. Allan Bacon is in the house to give a masterclass in supplements, including:-The supplements that have a lot of evidence to support -Why everyone should take creatine especially older women. -Can you combine caffeine and creatine? -Details on beta-alanine, pump supplements, vitamin D, fish oils, magnesium and more. -Is there any benefit to using BCAA’s/EAA’s? -What are anti-nutrients and why do shady fitness influencers fear monger about them? -And much more. Enjoy this separation of hype

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00:44:52

#326 Luka Hocevar - Why Everyone Should Train Like An...

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2025/01/02

Luka Hocevar returns with his usual big energy to share wisdom on:-The importance of training and maintaining speed, power, and explosiveness as we get older. -Building resilience against fall injuries. -How to structure training programs for athletic qualities . -How strength training reduces risk and slows the progression of neurodegenerative disease like Parkinson’s. -The importance of developing movement and muscle reserves as we age. -And much more. Enjoy this deep dive into where Luka’s

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00:48:56

#325 Brad Jensen - A Conversation About Addiction and...

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2024/12/31

Brad Jensen, The Sober Bodybuilder joins me to share his story of a history of addiction and homelessness and how fitness was a linchpin in his recovery and sustained sobriety.Learn: -Can fitness addiction be taken too far? -Why the people you surround yourself with matter A LOT. -Why more people are drinking less or giving up alcohol completely. -Why identity is an important part of change and success. -First steps to get help or try to help someone in your world who’s battling addiction. And

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00:47:31

#324 Rachel Henley - Tough Conversations And Setting...

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2024/12/27

Rachel Henley has cracked the code on creating evidence based and practical training content and scaling a massive audience. We talk about: -Dealing with unwelcome comments from loved ones, shame triggers, and having tough conversations around this -The “silly shit” Rachel used to do before finding evidence based fitness and nutrition -Dealing with comments and beliefs about “ideal bodies” -Our mission to focus on getting more everyday people into the gym and access to fitness instead of arguing

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