Wits & Weights | Strength Training & Fat Loss Over 40
Philip Pape | Strength Training & Fat Loss Over 40Strength training and fat loss for men and women over 40 is the foundation of this show. In every episode I put a popular piece of fitness advice under the microscope, find the hidden reason it doesn't work, and give you the deceptively simple fix that does. For skeptics of the fitness industry who are tired of following the rules and still not seeing results.
If you've been lifting weights, trac... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 667 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NutritionFitnessHealth & Fitness | |||
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Heavy lifting does build bone density. That part is true. But the rule going around that women must strength training with 5 sets of 5 at 85% of your max (1RM) plus box jumps or you lose your bone density, is a much bigger claim than the evidence sup... more
Am I mansplaining to the "fat folks" on social media and stripping away their bodily autonomy?
It all started with a Threads post about GLP-1s and lifting weights.
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Reverse dieting gets sold as a slow, safe way to “fix” your metabolism after fat loss, but the evidence and the real-world experience rarely match the promise. Reverse dieting came out of coaching, not research. Add 50 calories a week, bring your met... more
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- Great info ℹ️
Thank you for all the info that you are providing to improve our health and strength
Apple Podcasts5Lily🤎
United States23 days ago - Genuinely changed my life
Have slowly gone through almost all of these 400 podcasts. Got into lifting and nutrition late in life -43 and I love Philip’s way. Highly recommend
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United Kingdom2 months ago - Great topics!
Philip continues to cover topics that are essential for fitness and health. I’ve really enjoyed his recent podcasts because they provide valuable—and sometimes overlooked—reminders of the fundamentals that support a healthy lifestyle. This is a great podcast for building a strong foundation while also keeping listeners engaged with more specific and advanced topics. Highly recommended for anyone interested in improving their health and fitness knowledge! Thank you, Philip!
Apple Podcasts5AFListenerUnited States2 months ago - Great Fitness Podcast
Smart, practical, and evidence-based fitness advice without the fluff. Always learn something new every episode!
Apple Podcasts5Living TestimoniesUnited States3 months ago - Evidence based recommendations
This is my favorite long form fitness podcast. Phillip’s recommendations are based on “engineering, evidence, and,” uh, excellence, no, energy, not that, encouragement. Dang! I never can remember the third “E.” Oh well, they all fit. No matter what your experience level, Phillip can help you progress.
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Apple Podcasts | #55 | United States/Health & Fitness/Nutrition |
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A rigorous, evidence-based show focused on fat loss and strength training for people over 40. Episodes routinely dissect popular fitness myths, emphasizing whole-system thinking around calories, hormones, sleep, training, and adherence. Practical frameworks—and clear, scalable guidelines—help listeners optimize body recomposition, with recurring coverage of perimenopause and menopause, protein strategy, and efficient hypertrophy. The host's engineering mindset, guest lineup, and willingness to challenge industry noise are notable strengths, making it a go-to for listeners who want sustainable results without gimmicks or hype.
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1. Abbey Sharp
2. Dr. Stephen Cabral
3. Thorin Stevens
4. Amber Wilhoit
5. Mario Lima Duran
6. Ben Brown
7. Chris Duffin
8. Corey Lefkowith
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