
This is Work in Progress — a show about building a body, mind, and life that stand the test of time. Hosted by Michael Catherwood, a lifelong athlete and black belt who’s spent decades in pursuit of strength, discipline, and peace. Here, we go beyond reps and routines to talk about what really keeps us in the game — the habits, the mindset, and the meaning behind the work.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 286 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FitnessHealth & Fitness | |||

I talk about consistency, training through injury, the value of fitness, and how to deal with cravings in this question-and-answer episode. It came out pretty darn good.
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So I put up the question, "What is the most difficult or confusing challenge for you when trying to get in better shape?" I received some fantastic responses, and I address them here in my Q&A Part 1
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I started getting this strange feeling that modern fitness has become my school experience. We have lost sight of the purpose. Achievements, presentations, and attachments have replaced self-development. Listen or watch and tell me if you agree. ... more
I almost always advocate for a slow, patient approach because immediate gratification typically does not serve us well. The "Protein Sparing Modified Fast" is a great way to achieve rapid fat loss and serves specific purposes. If you're interested i... more
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I just miss Rudy.. I’ll give 5 stars when Rudy returns
Mike delivers clear concise accurate information about diet and exercise. So refreshing to get the facts on these topics without the all the nonsense.
Or stop hitting the microphone. Love you!
Mike Catherwood is a lot of things to a lot of people, but here he is your friend and mentor and profit in the desert. His advice is genuine, without guile, and without an eye towards his own gain. He shares this information because he cares about you and how you might live your life a little better concerning your fitness goals. I had almost feel bad for him trying to educate and Spotlight in a subject that is so rife with charlatans, but I think he does good where so many try to cause harm for... more
I have primarily tuned in to the Mikey Likes You podcast for the great fitness and health advise. Mike is a professional interviewer and love listening to him talk.
I love the new format and jumping into your personal struggle with addiction, music and MMA. I have picked up some new music to listen to.
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This show targets serious fitness and wellness listeners who want practical, evidence-based guidance on building a lasting body and habits. Episodes mix Q&A, deep dives into dieting, training programming, and lifestyle strategies with candid takes on influencer culture, fatigue management, and long-term health. A hallmark is the host's no-nonsense approach, blending personal experience with guest perspectives to dissect common fitness myths, optimize training quality, and motivate sustainable progress. Noteworthy is a willingness to explore controversial topics (hormone health, nutrition debates, and performance aids) through a critical lens, while maintaining accessibility for motivated listeners at various experience levels.
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