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No BS Fitness
Tired of fitness influencers? Want a break from conflicting health information? Meet Joshua Jack and Jesse Campbell, personal trainers who are tired of the fitness industry and the confusing information it constantly presents to people. They're here to teach you all about how to weed out the noise, achieve your health goals and live your best life... no BS!
Episodes
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Episode 79 - Do I need to sweat during a strength workout? / Progressive overload / What is resting heart rate all about?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about sweating during a strength workout. Is it necessary? Then, they talk about progressive overload. What is it?…
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Episode 78 - Are food dyes stalling my progress? / How to adapt training for extreme heat / Can you train opposing goals at the same time?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about food dyes: Are they harmful? Will they stall my progress in the gym? Next, they talk about training for…
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Episode 77 - Health at every size? / What's the deal with nasal breathing? / How do I train with scar tissue?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about health at every size. Is it possible? Then, they tackle nasal breathing. What is it? How do you do it? Should…
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Episode 76 - Is AI going to take over personal training? / How to tailor workouts for different levels / Nutritional strategies to prevent muscle loss
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about AI in the training world. Do they think it will take over? Then, they talk about how to tailer workouts for…
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Episode 75 - Top 5 exercises often done incorrectly / How to mitigate sitting all day for work / How important is counting reps?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse are back with another Top 5. This week's topic is Top 5 exercises that are often done incorrectly. Then, they answer a…
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Episode 74 - What does a good program actually look like? / Can you out train a bad diet? / What are our biggest regrets and mistakes we have made as trainers?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse answer a follow-up question from last week's episode: What does a good program actually look like? Then, they get into…
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Episode 73 - Do I need to exercise every day to see results? / Should I compare my progress to others? / Should I approach my workouts with a plan?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse answer all listener questions. First, they tackle the age old question: Do I need to exercise every day to see results?…
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Episode 72 - Should Women and men train the same? / How to fit strength training into your schedule while starting a new sport / How many meals should I eat in a day?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about whether or not women and men should trian alike? What are the differences? How should each train? Then, they…
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Episode 71 - How to target your obliques / Can I eat too much protein? / How to workout 2x per day
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse answer a listener question: How do I target my obliques? Then, they answer a client question: Can I eat too much…
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Episode 70 - Top 5 Grip strength exercises / Training twice a day and not seeing results / Do I have to be big to be strong?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about the Top 5 grip strength exercises. Then, they answer a listener question: I've been working out twice a day…
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Episode 69 - Assessments...Are they worth it? / What to do to improve endurance training? / Secrets to staying motivated
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse answer a trainer question: How do I do an assessment? Are they worth it? Then, they answer a listener question: How do I…
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Episode 68 - Barbell Squats vs. Leg Press / Can I still lose weight without exercise? / Should I train for a bodybuilding competition?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about barbell squats and the leg press. Which is better? Should you use both? How do you program them? Then, they…
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Episode 67 - Carb loading for a run / What type of weight vest should I buy? / How to start my fitness journey
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about carb loading for a run. How do you do it? Is it worth it? Then, they answer a listener question: How do I…
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Episode 66 - Interview with Dave Walker - Chiropodist/Foot specialist
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse have a speical guest on talk about foot health. Dave Walker is a chiropodist with 35 years' experience in the field…
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Episode 65 - Clean vs. dirty bulk / Top five nutrition trackers / Why can't I feel my glutes during a workout
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about bulking. Is it better to do a "clean" bulk or a "dirty" bulk. What's the difference? Then, they talk about…
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Episode 64 - Top five muscle-building exercises / Optimal range of motion vs. Heavier loads / Best canned sources of protein
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about the top five muscle-building exercises, and (of course) a couple of honourable mentions. Then, they answer a…
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Episode 63 - Do carbs make you fat? / Training around bad knees / Is a "gym bro" routine good for you?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk carbs: Do they make you fat? Then, they answer a listener question about training around bad knees: What to do and…
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Episode 62 - All things running / Benefits of tracking workout progress / Is your shoulder mobility affecting squats?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about the Almonte General Hospital Run for Women's and Newborn Health. You can donate to the No BS Fitness team…
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Episode 61 - Are supplements worth it? / How to avoid burnout in the gym / Two exercises to improve shoulder, wrist, knees, hips and ankles
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about supplements. Are they worth it? Which ones should you take? Which ones should you stay away from? Then, they…
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Episode 60 - Are one-stop fitness clubs a good thing? / Behind the neck lifting / All things rest
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about fitness clubs that offer the total package. Are they worth it? Are they a thing of the future? Then, they…
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Episode 59 - Is fasting worth it? / Post workout rhinitis / Can you train to improve flexibility?
In this week's episode Josh and Jesse talk about fasting. What is it? Is it worth it? Then, they talk about post workout rhinitis. What causes it? Can it be…
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Episode 58 - Exercise selection for a workout / What not to do for balance training / Top 5 carbohydrate sources
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about exercise selection for your workouts. What exercises should go first and why? Then, they talk about balance…
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Episode 57 - Benefits of speciality lifting equipment / Beef or Chicken to avoid fat and cholesterol / Should you change your approach to training after 40?
In this week's episode Josh and Jesse talk about the benefits of speciality lifting equipement. Then, they talk about beef and chicken; which one is better if…
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Episode 56 - How to train with medical conditions / The best calorie-burning workout / Intra-workout drinks and supplements
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about how to continue your training when diagnosed with a medical condition. Then, they talk about the best workout…
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Episode 55 - Strength vs. Conditioning as we age / Importance of avoiding heavy metals / Stretching in your fitness routine
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse answer a listener's question... Which is better: strength training or conditioning as we age? Then they talk about heavy…
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Episode 54 - Lifting when the weight gets scary / How to offset sleep deprivation / How important is form?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about lifting weight as the weight gets scary (heavy). Next, they dicuss how to offset short-term sleep…
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Episode 53 - Top 5 Gym etiquettes / How many exercises should be in one workout / How do I know what exercise variation is best for me?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about gym etiquette. They give their top 5, with a couple honourable mentions. Next, they answer a listener…
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Episode 52 - Are New Year's Resolutions a good idea? / How to start from scratch in the New Year / Is it better to workout at home or in the gym?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse are joined by a special guest host: Dr. Matthew Tiffany. They kick off the episode with some holiday banter. Then, they…
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Episode 51 - How to mitigate holiday indulging / Benefits of a deload / How to train a muscle imbalance
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about how to mitigate holiday overeating and indulging. Then, they talk about the benefits to deloading during a…
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Episode 50 - Is it better to consume less protein but from a better source? / Why am I not losing weight from doing cardio? / Is training to failure worth it?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse answer a few listener questions. First, they talk about protein and if it's better to get more from a lower-quality…
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Episode 49 - Interview with Meg Pettipas of Dandelion Foods
In this special episode Josh and Jesse interview Meg Pettipas, co-owner of Dandelion Foods in Almonte. They talk about the store, what it offers, and why they…
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Episode 48 - Are squats bad for your knees? / Do you need to cut carbs to lose weight? / Tips on how to avoid overeating
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about squats. Are they bad for your knees? Who should do them? Then, they talk about whether or not you need to cut…
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Episode 47 - How to train for bigger arms / Feeling guilty on rest day? / Tips for plant-based lifters
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about one of the most popular topics for gym goers: How to get bigger arms. Then, they answer a listener question…
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Episode 46 - Training with diabetes / Should I do a cleanse? / Can I exercise every day?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about training with diabetes. Is it possible? And how do you do it? Next, they talk about cleanses. What are they?…
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Episode 45 - How to increase appetite / Giving advice to people you don't work with / How important are training PRs?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about how to increase appetite to consume more calories for a "bulk". Then, they answer a young personal trainer's…
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Episode 44 - What is Biohacking? / What is a healthy weight and body type? / 10k steps and a workout?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about biohacking. What is it? Is it worth it? Then, they talk about healthy weights and body types. Finally, they…
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Episode 43 - How old is too old to train? / Why do I shake when I lift weight? / General vs. Special physical preparation
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about training as you age. How old is too old to train? Then, they talk about why you shake when you lift weights…
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Episode 42 - Benefits of incremental plates / Best activity to compliment resistance training / Top 5 exercises you aren't doing
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse start off by talking about incremental plates. What are they? Are they worth it? Then, they answer a listener question…
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Episode 41 - Do you really need creatine? / Are meal plans worth it? / One long workout vs. Multiple short workouts
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk creatine...again. Is it all it's cracked up to be? Then they talk about meal plans: Who are they for? Are they…
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Episode 40 - Interview with Dr. Matthew Tiffany - Part 2
In this week's episode, it's the highly anticipated part 2 of Josh and Jesse's interview with Dr. Matthew Tiffany. They tell the famous story of how they saved…
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Episode 39 - Five healthy foods derailing weight loss / Should I do accessory exercises throughout the day? / Are accessory exercises important?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about the five healthy foods that may be derailing your weight loss goals. Next, they talk about doing accessory…
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Episode 38 - Interview with Dr. Matthew Tiffany - Part 1
In this week's very special episode, Josh and Jesse sit down with Dr. Matthew Tiffany, a family and Emergency physician in Almonte. They find out who he is…
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Episode 37 - Glutamine / How to deal with low-back pain / Are you nervous about the gym?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse kick it off by talking about the ridiculous claims from Dave Asprey about muscle growth from bands. Then they get into…
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Episode 36 - Olympic lifting and powerlifting in the same workout? / Is meal planning important? / Why am I dizzy during workouts?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about about doing olympic lifts and powerlifting movements in the same workout. Is it safe? How do you do it? Then…
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Episode 35 - Getting back on track / Compound vs. Isolation exercises / Diets vs. Calorie counting
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about getting back on track when your fitness and nutrition has fallen off. Then, they talk about compound…
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Episode 34 - Body Composition tools / When is it time to change programs / Best exercise to burn calories
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about different types of body composition measuring tools. Next, they talk about how to tell when it's time to…
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Episode 33 - Sprint training / Overtraining / Outdoor fitness
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about how to incorporate sprint training into your workouts. Then they talk about overtraining. What are some signs…
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Episode 32 - Grip strength / How and when to increase weight and reps / training with hypermobility
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse kick things off with some Olympic updates. They also touch on the tragic news coming out of the Crossfit Games. Then…
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Episode 31 - What is metabolism? / Should you see your doctor when exercise and diet aren't working / How to deal with DOMS
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about metabolism. What is it? How does it work? Does it differ with age and gender? Then, they talk about when to…
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Episode 30 - Ego lifting and forced reps / Is lifting with my back bad? / Going back to the gym after vacation
Josh and Jesse open up the episode by talking about the Olympics! Then they get into the topics for the episode. They start with talking about ego lifting and…
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Episode 29 - Everything hurts, how do I fix it? / Is exercising worth it if I don't see the results? / How short is too short for a workout?
In this episode, Josh and Jesse talk about what to do when everything hurts and it isn't getting better. Then, they talk about exercising even if you aren't…
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Episode 28 - Real-world strong vs. gym strong / How to get friends and family to be active / Chocolate milk post workout?
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse dicuss real-world strong vs. gym strong. Then, they talk about how to get your friends and family to be active and to…
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Episode 27 - What diet is best for my goal / How to tell if I'm over complicating my program / Are six packs overrated
Josh and Jesse kick off this week's episode with answering the question: what diet is best for my goals? Then they talk about how to know if you are over…
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Episode 26 - Running while high / Do I need to train biceps / How to improve bone density
Josh and Jesse talk about running while high, the effects it has on training/exercise and if it is safe. Then they answer a question about bicep training: Do…
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Episode 25 - Alison Tremblay - Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt champion
In this very special epsiode Josh and Jesse interview Alison Tremblay. Alison is a 2x JJIF World Champ, 4x No-Gi Pan Champ, 2x No-Gi World Champ and ADCC Vet…
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Episode 24 - Should women lift heavy / How important are rest days / How long should a workout be
Josh and Jesse kick off the episode by talking about the workout they did before recording the episode...they were a little tired. Then they get into the…
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Episode 23 - Sports-specific training / When to start taking supplements / How to spot reduce
Josh and Jesse kick off the episode by talking about the 5km run that Jesse did for a great cause. Then they get into this week's topics. First, they talk…
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Episode 22 - How to mitigate summer-time drinking / How to tell if you're under-eating / Leg press vs. squat
In this week's episode, Josh and Jesse talk about ways to mitigate summer-time drinking. Then they talk about how to tell if you're under-eating. Finally, they…
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Episode 21 - When to get an injury checked out / Is dairy bad for us? / Too much protein is dangerous?
Josh and Jesse open the epsiode with a little update to the No BS Fitness studio. Then they chat about their trips from the long weekend. This week's topics…
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Episode 20 - "Bad" exercises / Core exercises / Barbell bench variations
Josh and Jesse talk "bad" exercises that are being done in the gym. Then they talk about core exercises and they give their take on the best ones you're…