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Vigor Life Podcast

Vigor Life Podcast
Strength Training
Nutrition
Coaching
Personal Development
Program Design
Fitness
Fitness Industry
Sports Performance
Personal Training
Nutrition Coaching
Fitness Coaching
Fitness Programming
Conditioning
Resistance Training
Athleticism
Pain Management
Online Coaching
Aerobic Fitness
Physical Therapy
Athlete Development

Luka Hocevar is the owner of the nationally renowned Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance gym in Seattle and founding father of Vigor Move & Live in Slovenia, featured in Men's Health, Stack Magazine, Onnit Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, and on CBS. As a leading fitness and personal development coach this Vigor Life podcast is an extension of what Luka coaches every day and will provide tips, st... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes230Founded10 years ago
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Jon Heck is a nutritionist, strength coach, business owner and a podcast host. He spent 9 years working in NFL and Division 1 college football strength and conditioning and then launched his coaching business Hammer and Chisel Performance full time. ... more

Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson is a dad, athlete, health specialist, medical educator, scientist, and entrepreneur. He has over 12 years of university education in exercise/human physiology, medicine, and nutritional biochemistry. Dr. Jackson holds a PhD in n... more

Martin is a clinical performance nutritionist, motivational speaker, educator and CEO of The Mac-Nutrition Collective, a syndicate of companies dedicated to the furthering and promotion of evidence-based nutrition.

Having previously been a Registere... more

It was great to finally get Eric on the show and talk in depth about muscle building for beginners, intermediates and advanced trainees, especially the longevity of it and what the science and art (experience and wisdom) show. This is a very insightf... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Heck
Nutrition and performance coach with UNC/ NFL background
Hammer & Chisel Performance / Vigor Life guest
Episode: EP 229: Nutritional Periodization & Training Alignment To Get Lean, Muscular, & Improve Performance w/ Jon Heck
Dr. Dwayne Jackson
PhD in Medical Biophysics, former tenured professor, clinical practitioner specializing in nutrition and lifestyle
DRDNJackson / Vitality Manifesto
Episode: EP228: The Unseen Nutrition Roadblocks, Gut Health Reset, Using Food To get Healthy w/ Dr. Dwayne Jackson
Martin MacDonald
Nutrition researcher and founder of Mac Nutrition University (MNU)
Mac Nutrition University (MNU) / Aggressive Dieting Blueprint
Episode: EP227: The Truth About Aggressive Dieting and Why It Works, & The Science of Nutrition Adherence w/ Martin MacDonald
Eric Helms
Muscle and Strength Pyramid author, coach at 3DMJ
3D Muscle Journey / Team3DMJ
Episode: EP 226: The Science & Art Of Building Muscle for Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced w/ Eric Helms
Spencer Nadolsky
Board-certified physician specializing in obesity medicine and fitness
Spencer Nadolsky, MD
Episode: EP 225: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky On The Truth About GLP-1’s, Weight Loss, and Strength Training
Gareth Sapstead
Coaching professional with extensive S&C background and gym owner
UK-based fitness coach and gym owner
Episode: EP 224: How To Build Athletics and Aesthetics, & Creating A Successful Coaching Business w/ Gareth Sapstead
Dr. Tommy Wood
Neuroscientist and Assistant Professor at UW
University of Washington
Episode: EP223: How To Supercharge Your Thinking, Future-Proof Your Brain & Stay Share At Any Age w/ Dr. Tommy Wood
Dr. Sean Pastuch
Founder of Active Life, focused on helping coaches build careers that solve chronic pain
Active Life
Episode: EP 222: The Principles & Strategies To Become An Elite Coach & Build A Successful Career w/ Dr. Sean Pastuch
Mladen Jovanovic
PhD, S&C coach, sports science data analyst and author
Episode: EP 221: How To Implement Agile Periodization, Coaching, and Fitness Business w/ Mladen Jovanovic

Host

Luka Hocevar
Host of Vigor Life Podcast, founder/leader at Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 339 ratings
  • Athlete for Life

    Great guide for understanding and thinking about what training goals can be based on instead of ‘going to the gym and doing the same thing’. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #4onthepitch
    Canada10 months ago
  • Best Podcast

    Love the Topics and Tips

    Great Motivation

    Excited about the series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fischerblaq
    Germany2 years ago
  • Master coach

    Been in fitness industry singe 15 years and think That Luka is an incredible mentor which give us Pt’ all we need to improve and be better with our clients and behaviour in fitness industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zi_dani
    Switzerland2 years ago
  • Great podcast for everything training

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us.

    7 strategies for getting and staying lean -

    Fantastic episode!! So many pearls of wisdom !!!!! Thank you !!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allon Health & Wellness
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Luka is a wealth of knowledge and it’s clear he is a student of the game and is always learning and refining his craft

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tdavies22
    United States2 years ago

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The show is praised for depth and breadth across fitness, business, and performance topics.
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EP 226: The Science & Art Of Building Muscle for Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced w/ Eric Helms
Q: What are the big rocks in building muscle for beginners and beyond?
The core factors are sustainability, proper volume and stimulus per muscle group, progressive overload, and a flexible approach that accounts for life constraints, with emphasis on maintaining good movement patterns and gradually increasing work capacity over time.
EP 224: How To Build Athletics and Aesthetics, & Creating A Successful Coaching Business w/ Gareth Sapstead
Q: With so many coaching modalities, what would you advise a young coach to focus on first?
Find a mentor, learn from in-person events, build a body of work, then seek opportunities to train with and learn from others. Don't chase quick wins; invest in skills, systems, and relationships that create long-term value.
EP 221: How To Implement Agile Periodization, Coaching, and Fitness Business w/ Mladen Jovanovic
Q: Can you explain why planning should be viewed as a decision-making process rather than a fixed roadmap?
Mladen explains that traditional periodization assumes a level of predictability that doesn't exist in real-world scenarios, hence the need for adaptability.
EP 219: Program Design For Different Goals, Coaching “Challenging” Clients, Flexible Dieting, Coaching Cues with/ Cody McBroom
Q: How do you transition a client from tracking everything to intuitive eating for the high performer?
Redefining flexible dieting, transitioning before reaching the goal, and establishing personal identity and values around eating habits are key to helping clients move from tracking to intuitive eating.
EP 217: Conjugate Training and Westside Barbell Lessons To Build Strength For Life (For Anyone) with/ AJ Roberts
Q: What are some things you would do differently or devise for general population to help them get strong?
Focus on exercises with a good risk-to-reward ratio, looking at the body as a whole to ensure no overtraining of specific areas.

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A practical, theory-to-implementation focused show that blends evidence-based training with real-world coaching and business insights. The host guides conversations with leading coaches, researchers, physicians and authors to unpack strategies for sustainable muscle growth, fat loss, brain and metabolic health, injury resilience, and building a successful coaching practice. Episodes frequently highlight actionable frameworks, nuanced perspectives over dogma, and the importance of adaptability and ongoing learning for both individuals and professionals. A standout thread across episodes is the emphasis on combining science with coaching craft, whether discussing training periodization, weight management, or how to run and grow a fitness busi... more

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