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Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

Andrew Coates
Strength Training
Nutrition
Fitness Industry
Obesity
Mental Health
Fitness
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Physical Therapy
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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 thoug... more

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Steve Kamb joins me to talk about the ideas from his new book, How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change.

Steve shares wisdom about:

Which is harder: starting, or starting again

The "Back to Normal" fallacy

The... more

Stu Locke is a renowned powerlifting coach and joins me to share his experience with:

Surviving a recent near-death health scare

The dumbest and most effective strategies Stu has tried to intentionally gain weight

Why he believes most people are f... more

Dr Mike T. Nelson returns to set the fitness industry ablaze with the claim that Zone 2 cardio is overrated and not particularly effective for most people.

Mike goes into detail on:

Why he feels Zone 3 cardio is substantially more effective and eff... more

Dr Andy Fata-Chan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Andy joins me to share mindset and wisdom gleaned from his journey from an underachieving and unfocused student to an in-demand mentor dominating the fitness industry, including:

What “I need to dr... more

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Steve Kamb
Author of How to Try Again, founder of Nerd Fitness
Nerd Fitness
Episode: #478 Steve Kamb - How To Try Again
Stuart Locke
Powerlifter, coach, Kodiak Barbell founder
Kodiak Barbell
Episode: #477 Stuart Locke - Being Hard to Kill, Being Easy to Coach
Dr. Andy Fata-Chan
Doctor of Physical Therapy; founder of Moment Education; co-founder of Moment PTP and GoGetters Coaching
Moment Education / Moment PTP
Episode: #475 Dr Andy Fata-Chan - How To Not Let Other People (Or Yourself) Hold You Back From Your Dreams
Dr Mike Banna
Physician, regional director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
Episode: #474 Dr Mike Banna - Why Are Fitness Influencers Scared of GLP-1 Drugs
Dr. Dwayne Jackson
PhD in neuromuscular physiology, Yale School of Medicine; PMOS/PCOS expert
Independent researcher/clinician
Episode: #473 Dr Dwayne Jackson - Reclassifying PCOS to PMOS, What This Means
Eric Helms
Dr. Eric Helms, 3DMJ coach and researcher
3DMJ / Team3DMJ
Episode: #472 Dr Eric Helms - Do You Need To Train To Failure, Do You Need More Than 1 Set, Do You Need More Than 6 Reps To Build Muscle?
Meghan Sak-Ocbina
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Strength Coach
Episode: #471 Dr Meghan Sak-Ocbina - Things Your Physical Therapist Wishes You Knew
Martin MacDonald
Founder of Mac Nutrition and MNU; Clinical performance nutritionist
Mac Nutrition Uni / Mac Nutrition
Episode: #470 Martin MacDonald - Why Aggressive Dieting Works Better Than Slow Dieting
Jordan Feigenbaum
Certified strength and conditioning coach, MD, founder of Barbell Medicine
Barbell Medicine
Episode: #467 Dr Jordan Feigenbaum - Why GLP-1 Drugs Cause Less Muscle Loss Than People Think

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Andrew Coates
Host and lead interviewer focused on science-based fitness, nutrition, and coaching

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Thorough and thoughtful

    Great guests, interesting discussions. Educational and entertaining, feels warm and accessible without the extra chatting that can make some fitness podcasts feel too long!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HDdancer
    United States8 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love listening to Andrew and the Lift Free, Diet Hard podcast while I’m in the gym. The knowledge, experience, and practical advice he shares always keep me learning and motivated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyler J Weiland
    Canada8 months ago
  • Insightful & Relatable

    Normally I listen to podcasts while working out. It keeps my motivation going. But Andrew's conversations with his guests are so fun that I listen to them whenever I can. Very insightful even for coaches like me. Highly recommended for anyone who is in the fitness industry and wants relatable and authentic conversations about fitness and coaching.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tanvir Hasan Britto
    United States8 months ago
  • Great stuff

    Andrew is one of the best in the industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Feld
    United States8 months ago
  • Great content; incessant ads

    The interviews are usually fantastic. Really great content. But of all the podcasts I listen to, this one has foreign away the most intrusive and frequent advertisements. Sometimes it feels like there is one every three minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nygmorcal
    United States10 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#478 Steve Kamb - How To Try Again
Q: Thoughts on starting versus getting back up when life interferes?
Starting can be hard due to fear of imperfection; getting back up requires accepting reality, adjusting expectations, and focusing on sustainable, small steps rather than perfection.
#477 Stuart Locke - Being Hard to Kill, Being Easy to Coach
Q: How should a non-competitive lifter approach muscle gain without piling on fat?
Aim for maintenance with a modest surplus, emphasize adequate protein (about 1.2 grams per pound of body weight), include sufficient fruits and vegetables, and gradually increase training load to drive progress while minimizing fat gain.
#477 Stuart Locke - Being Hard to Kill, Being Easy to Coach
Q: What were the dumbest things you did to gain weight, and what were the outcomes?
Locke details attempts like dairy-heavy bulks using gallons of milk and pizza, which caused digestive distress and little to no muscle gain, followed by a successful but unhealthy bulk using a high-carb approach and PEDs that yielded rapid weight gain with serious health risks.
#473 Dr Dwayne Jackson - Reclassifying PCOS to PMOS, What This Means
Q: How does lifestyle influence its presentation and what can be done practically?
Lifestyle changes are foundational; weight loss of 5-10% can markedly improve insulin sensitivity and ovulation, with exercise and resistance training playing a key role in glucose disposal, while diet patterns like the Mediterranean diet help stabilize blood sugar and inflammation, complemented by targeted supplements like myo-inositol and D-chiroinositol in precise ratios.
#473 Dr Dwayne Jackson - Reclassifying PCOS to PMOS, What This Means
Q: Okay. So what is causing this PMOS, and what are the main drivers?
The etiology is complex with an androgen-dominant profile that may originate in fetal development, involving HCG and antimullerian hormone among genetic factors; insulin resistance and metabolic disturbances are central drivers that influence lipid, glucose, and inflammatory pathways, and these metabolic factors set the stage for the syndromic presentation across life.

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The show centers on evidence-based coaching, nutrition, and strength training, often featuring practitioners who blend academic insight with real-world coaching experience. Episodes frequently explore how science applies to appetite, weight management, injury prevention, training load, and the evolving landscape of online coaching, AI tools, and regulatory issues in supplements. A standout trait is the mix of rigorous perspectives from nutrition and fitness science with practical coaching tactics, anecdotes, and actionable takeaways. Listeners can expect deep dives into physiology, behavior change, and sustainable coaching practices, with a candid focus on helping trainers and enthusiasts level up their craft while staying wary of hype and ... more

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2. Stuart Locke
3. Dr. Andy Fata-Chan
4. Dr Mike Banna
5. Dr. Dwayne Jackson
6. Eric Helms
7. Meghan Sak-Ocbina
8. Martin MacDonald

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