We’re told to grind harder, eat more to “bulk,” do endless cardio, and follow the One True Program. In this episode, Matt breaks down why those ideas are risky, high-cost, low-return, and what to do instead: pursue stimulus and clear objectives, not stress for stress’s sake.In this episode: • Stress vs. stimulus: why exhaustion isn’t progress • The “calorie surplus to build muscle” myth—and saner nutrition that works year-round • Fat loss without mandatory cardio (choose activity you actually value) • Why strict, dogmatic formulas stall results—and when to “break the rules” • Smarter progression: chase better, not just more • Managing risk to motivation, recovery, and injury prevention • Quick Q&A: drop sets, partials, isometric finishers, unilateral imbalances, pull-up progressionsTakeaways: • Define the objective first; stop making fatigue the metric. • Eat enough consistently; surplus isn’t a requirement. • Be active for life, not just “cardio minutes.” • Use programs as templates, not handcuffs. • Progress = small, sustainable upgrades to what you’re already doing.Sponsor: INTO THE AM apparel—highlight your Beautiful Strength without the try-hard look.https://intotheam.com/RDP10RDP10 for 10% off🔺Be fit. Live free. — Matt Schifferle

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